Custom Bats Cricket Forum
Equipment => Bats => Topic started by: Righthand on April 29, 2015, 07:41:46 PM
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Hi Guys,
My first post here. In love with the forum already, needless to say its going to get me into a lot of trouble!! I was hoping you guys could help me out regarding which bat to go for. I live in Canada so wont be able to go to any of the factories or shops in England (most frustrating).
Budget: Under 200 pounds (excluding postage)
Weight: 2.10 max, preferably 2.9 lbs
Long blade preferably
Round Handle
The pickup and ping are most important to me. I am open to both ready made and custom made bats. I understand in my budget custom bats probably will offer grade 2 or 3 willow, that is fine. I am more concerned about performance. Looking forward to your suggestions :D
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Welcome to the forum
If your not to concerned about looks hang on till Friday and get yourself a b3 butterfly, should get plenty of change out of £200
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Ask Jake about a custom Hunts.
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John at red ink is a good shout.
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How about @Ryan who can be found in the batmakers shed section. He could knock you up a higher grade custom to your bespoke specifications
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Thank you all for the quick responses. I guess I will have to do more digging and ask the bat makers for their opinions, quotes etc.
@d7bow what is happening Friday?
Any ready made suggestions? Or is the budget too low for that?
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Butterfly is the way to go for sub £200, I have an Aldred and B3 and they are both superb performers. I'd also speak highly of Red Ink, very impressed with the custom I had made although haven't had much of a chance to use it in a game yet.
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Thank you all for the quick responses. I guess I will have to do more digging and ask the bat makers for their opinions, quotes etc.
@d7bow what is happening Friday?
Any ready made suggestions? Or is the budget too low for that?
B3 is having a butterfly sale Friday (UK time) afternoon. These bats don't last, so you'll have to jump on it.
Also, Vitas Cricket offers Custom Made Hunts County Grade 1 bats for 175 - I believe.
200 is a pretty decent bat to get pretty much anything.
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Is there an import duty on cricket bats in Canada? I think there is.
I also assume you guys play on turf/mat pitches in Canada as we do here in the U.S., so the bounce is usually good, and hence you may wanna look for mid to high sweet spot option.
There is an Australian made Impala Redback on EBay USA site - check it out, and also find out about Canada import charges for stuff that's shipped from across the pond. Sometimes it's brutal.
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@ SilverBullet Is the B3 butterfly sale on their website or on the forums? I cant find any info regarding the sale.
@Sitonit Thanks for the info. I guess I will have to take the risk :) We play on some mat pitches but most of them don't have great bounce and generally the bounce is on the average side here.
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Hi Guys,
My first post here. In love with the forum already, needless to say its going to get me into a lot of trouble!! I was hoping you guys could help me out regarding which bat to go for. I live in Canada so wont be able to go to any of the factories or shops in England (most frustrating).
Budget: Under 200 pounds (excluding postage)
Weight: 2.10 max, preferably 2.9 lbs
Long blade preferably
Round Handle
The pickup and ping are most important to me. I am open to both ready made and custom made bats. I understand in my budget custom bats probably will offer grade 2 or 3 willow, that is fine. I am more concerned about performance. Looking forward to your suggestions :D
http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=33548.0 (http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=33548.0)
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@ SilverBullet Is the B3 butterfly sale on their website or on the forums? I cant find any info regarding the sale.
@Sitonit Thanks for the info. I guess I will have to take the risk :) We play on some mat pitches but most of them don't have great bounce and generally the bounce is on the average side here.
b3 forum mate - http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?board=192.0 (http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?board=192.0)
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So after a lot of deliberation I have made a shortlist.
Blank Bats custom
Custom Hunts
H4L G2 Hellfire custom
What are people's general opinions on a G2 willow from H4L? If I can get a G1 from Hunt's at the same price then is it a no brainer? My understanding is that a G2 just looks uglier, G1 and G2 perform the same generally? I really like the Hellfire profile so am a bit more inclined to go with that. Blank bats could be out of my range so I will have to be wait and see with them. Please share your opinions on G2 willows and H4L vs Hunt's in particular. Thanks!!
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So after a lot of deliberation I have made a shortlist.
Blank Bats custom
Custom Hunts
H4L G2 Hellfire custom
What are people's general opinions on a G2 willow from H4L? If I can get a G1 from Hunt's at the same price then is it a no brainer? My understanding is that a G2 just looks uglier, G1 and G2 perform the same generally? I really like the Hellfire profile so am a bit more inclined to go with that. Blank bats could be out of my range so I will have to be wait and see with them. Please share your opinions on G2 willows and H4L vs Hunt's in particular. Thanks!!
Have you not fault about ryan he got some stunning clefts in and makes a stunning bat that's for sure and your have change to spare
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Have you not fault about ryan he got some stunning clefts in and makes a stunning bat that's for sure and your have change to spare
Second that - some of the bats he's posted on Twitter look stunning!
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Second that - some of the bats he's posted on Twitter look stunning!
Can't wait to get my new one he making me the clefts was stunning
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If you cannot get the BB then go for H4L g2.
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I don't think you can go wrong with any of these. I've got a BB & it's phenomenal, as good as the Screaming Cat I've had! A teammate has just had his B3 which got a ton at the weekend so if you can get a butterfly for the price they're offering, do it. Not had a H4L but it's very high on my list for next stick.
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So after a lot of deliberation I have made a shortlist.
Blank Bats custom
Custom Hunts
H4L G2 Hellfire custom
What are people's general opinions on a G2 willow from H4L? If I can get a G1 from Hunt's at the same price then is it a no brainer? My understanding is that a G2 just looks uglier, G1 and G2 perform the same generally? I really like the Hellfire profile so am a bit more inclined to go with that. Blank bats could be out of my range so I will have to be wait and see with them. Please share your opinions on G2 willows and H4L vs Hunt's in particular. Thanks!!
There should be no difference in performance between Gi amd G2 as performance is dictated by pressing. G2 willow may not be uglier take a look at forum sponser its just cricket Video reviews as they hand pick there bats.
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Thank you everybody for your input. In the end I went for a G2 Hellfire custom. Blankbats seem to have a very busy schedule and were slow in replying with a delayed turn around time. Paul from itsjustcricket will be responsible for acquiring the blade. Really looking forward to the bat :)