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Equipment => Bats => Topic started by: scotsco on August 03, 2015, 09:11:06 PM
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Ok firstly I've been on and off this forum for 4 years and have never posted as I've not had much need too... But I've come across a dilemma, I've been using hawk cricket for 8 years now and have nothing but good experiences from their bats and service! However I'm now at a stage in my life where I can't justify hawk prices! Girlfriend, kid on the way.... etc.
Ok now a bit about me as a player! I'm shortish 5ft7 and open the batting I'm a very patient player who will happily block out when needs too! And like a bat around 2.8, my main scoring shots are cover drives and off drives.... so I'd like to think my batting usually is very text book! However my main sport is hockey (I know should be cricket... but yeah sorry lads), so if I need too score very quickly the slog sweep and agricultural swings come out!
So my real question is can someone suggest a profile? (I tend too hit low on the bat.... hockey influenced;)
And can you offer a bat maker in/ near the midlands? Or Staffordshire/ Worcestershire? As I like to see the kit I'm buying before handing over my money.
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Looking too spend around £150-200...
Thanks to anyone who replies in advance ;)
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I'd be tempted to go to a forum sponsor and ask what they think.
@Red Ink Cricket are excellent to deal with and I'm yet to see a bad word about their bats.
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Go for a high middle if you are short, amplus profile maybe? Short people from what's been said on this forum and my personal experience tend to hit it higher up the blade. Also suggest getting a harrow length/ full width blade and possibly a SSH.
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I understand the theory on the higher middle with me being not particularly tall.... however if I do go for a swing I tend too find myself hitting the ball very low down, as my natural instinct is more in line with hockey, hitting the ball on the end of the stick! So yes, when I play more cultured I do find the higher middle helpful! But when needs must as I hit low down when putting my arms through the damn thing... I find I lack oomph as I fail to find the middle! Ideally (I know this probably doesn't exist! But I need a profile which will have a long middle, which start low! Yet still be able to provide a decent amount of punch further up! .....the only bays I've came across which are able to provide this either pick up poor or are very heavy! That's while I'm calling on all off your expert knoledge bases! ;) nothing like flattery! ;)
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Check where you hit the ball on your current bat, but something with a tendulkar profile although a lot lighter may work for you.
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Sorry for the excessive use of exclamation marks! Didn't mean for it too come across shout and as if I'm ungrateful for your answers. Both your points are very valid and justified.
Thank you both very much
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And I know I hit it mid too low... other than when defending which hits high due to my lack of height
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High middle bats tend to respond pretty well low down as well, I think their is some science behind it but an extended middle like a scat profile might be an alternative.
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Was at choice cricket today. They had some lovely tendulkar profile bats at 2lb 8oz for £180
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Go for a high middle if you are short, amplus profile maybe? Short people from what's been said on this forum and my personal experience tend to hit it higher up the blade. Also suggest getting a harrow length/ full width blade and possibly a SSH.
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Agreed.
Look for a "Harrow" Amplus from Millichamp and Hall, they are reasonably priced and a lot of bat for money.
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you could have a word with the forum sponsors; they are the best to guide you through..
paul isn't too far in derby you could take your bat to him & seek his guidance...believe his spectre b1 in harrow might do wonders for you :)
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Cheers for the input guys! Never felt the need for a SSH or harrow but maybe worth going to a shop and picking a couple up! And forgive my ignorance but Paul? What company is his?
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Cheers for the input guys! Never felt the need for a SSH or harrow but maybe worth going to a shop and picking a couple up! And forgive my ignorance but Paul? What company is his?
paul aldred; send him an email aldred173@btinternet.com. he'll sort you out.
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Doesnt Ryan make pretty good bats for around that price point he's after?
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Given the opening poster says he wants a low middle bat for a number of worthy reasons, I don't understand why people are suggesting high middled bats!!
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Given the opening poster says he wants a low middle bat for a number of worthy reasons, I don't understand why people are suggesting high middled bats!!
Or harrow bats - unless I'm missing reading between the lines and you're a Dwarf or 12
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Given the opening poster says he wants a low middle bat for a number of worthy reasons, I don't understand why people are suggesting high middled bats!!
That info wasn't volunteered until after I mentioned a higher middled bat and harrow length - plenty of sound logic behind it as well.
http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=15684.msg252783#msg252783 (http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=15684.msg252783#msg252783)
http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=26133.msg409357#msg409357 (http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=26133.msg409357#msg409357)
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When I think long middle I immediately think Tendulkar profile, but they don't always pick up the best, that's not a hard and fast rule mind.
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That info wasn't volunteered until after I mentioned a higher middled bat and harrow length - plenty of sound logic behind it as well.
[url]http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=15684.msg252783#msg252783[/url] ([url]http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=15684.msg252783#msg252783[/url])
[url]http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=26133.msg409357#msg409357[/url] ([url]http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=26133.msg409357#msg409357[/url])
Sure - that is what works for you. Hockey players hit the ball differently (I should know...) I have struggled with high middled bats and get on much better with a lower middle bat... - what works for one doesn't always work for another...
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Don't you use a Caveman's club to bat, Buzz??
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Sure - that is what works for you. Hockey players hit the ball differently (I should know...) I have struggled with high middled bats and get on much better with a lower middle bat...
true on the hockey thing but you aren't short and that does appear to have some bearing on where you hit it. Ultimately buying a crictech sheet is a good way to go about working out where you hit it.
http://www.crictech.com/products/impact-sheets (http://www.crictech.com/products/impact-sheets)
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Forum in ignoring ops request and suggesting complete opposite shocker!
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I can't recommend Paul Aldred enough. My bat is an absolute rocket and pings from a couple of inches above the toe to the stickers. Send him an email as previously suggested and plump for a butterfly 1, best value out there in my opinion.
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Don't you use a Caveman's club to bat, Buzz??
Yes - this is me batting these days...
(http://static.prometheanplanet.com/images/resources/resource-thumbnails/lg-thumb-ncaveman-png.png)
true on the hockey thing but you aren't short and that does appear to have some bearing on where you hit it. Ultimately buying a crictech sheet is a good way to go about working out where you hit it.
[url]http://www.crictech.com/products/impact-sheets[/url] ([url]http://www.crictech.com/products/impact-sheets[/url])
Alternatively you can look at your old trusty bat and see where you have hit the ball most with it. I appreciate on here a lot of people don't use a bat enough for that to happen.
I also have found that I hit the ball with a bowling machine about 6 inches higher on a bat than I do when I play outside - i.e. when I play outside I play totally differently to how I play against the bowling machine!
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solitaire are in Worcs
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You could try David Banks STAC Bats he is based at Stourbridge cc.
You can arrange to visit and select your cleft and David will shape your profile while you are there
Should you wish to go and take a look but have difficulty contacting David pm me as Stourbridge cc is by my house and I am happy to give him a message.
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Woodstock are in Shropshire - gear seems good. A lot about in Worcester leagues, but not used one myself. Stac still making bats, but not as much as before. Dave Banks is a great bloke and based at Smethwick cc nowadays I believe. I've used several of his bats and were really great. Solitaire are good and cheap, about £125 for a SH bat. Great service - Roger Weston has done 2 great repairs to my bats for me. Quite a few mates use his bats and they all really happy with them.
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You could try David Banks STAC Bats he is based at Stourbridge cc.
You can arrange to visit and select your cleft and David will shape your profile while you are there
Should you wish to go and take a look but have difficulty contacting David pm me as Stourbridge cc is by my house and I am happy to give him a message.
There, corrected my mistake- Stourbridge CC not Smethwick. Loved the 2 Stac bats I had and top bloke in Dave Banks too.
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I wouldn't concern yourself to much regarding high or low bat middle as it makes no sense batting is more about how you play technique and timing is the key putting yourself in the perfect position to play the shot rather than where the middle of your bat is.
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Some conflicting views here but plenty of suggestions of manufacturers! Buzz you play hockey too? Out of interest what sort of profile do you find suits you best? And I'm torn between b3, stac or another hawk... however red ink seem top notch and may take a punt at a mail order! ;) Also I heard solitaire had a bad rep?
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Ive never even seen a solitaire ......... what sort of reputation do they have?
Surely a bat is only as good as the person wielding it??
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Had a few Solitaires during my youth - very decent bats but they were always a lot heavier than I asked for. I've got a feeling this problem has been solved however (didn't have electronic scales until recently I believe!).
For the price Roger charges you'll struggle to do better anywhere else.
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Some conflicting views here but plenty of suggestions of manufacturers! Buzz you play hockey too? Out of interest what sort of profile do you find suits you best? And I'm torn between b3, stac or another hawk... however red ink seem top notch and may take a punt at a mail order! ;) Also I heard solitaire had a bad rep?
I would have suggested Red Ink if you had not stated Worcs etc there's been some crackers on here recently also John usually gives a discount to forum members.
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I've heard solitaire always send you a bat about 2-3oz overweight... only do one profile and their customer service is poor. This is only what I've gathered from others though, I've not personally dealt with them. But that is the reputation they have round here (staffs leagues)
And I'm torn between a few manufacturers, think I'll message a few see what their opinions are etc. Then take it from there! Whatever the decision I'll post what I get up on here...
Cheers for all the advice fellas