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Title: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: 19reading87 on August 24, 2015, 02:07:26 PM
As the end of another summer approaches (seriously where have the last few months gone?!) it's time to see what people have their hearts set on for next season....

I'll be the first to put my hands up and say I very rarely need equipment and ultimately only ever buy because I "feel like it"

For me on the list is:-

Boots - used spiked trainers this season again. Love them but looking at getting a proper pair of boots again

Gloves - I normally get though 2 pairs in a season so the plan is to find some decent gloves in the sales. I love gloves but spending mega bucks on some for me to ruin might be pointless. I am a massive fan of pittard palms

Pads - I don't need any, however with my addiction, I pretty sure 1 pair will be purchased along the way!!

Bat - My trusty Rob Pack is being put to sleep this winter after 4 seasons use of nets and 2/3 games a week! 4000 ish runs later it's been a great servant! However getting a new stick is going to be an exciting process! I for one, LOVE knocking in my bats! Look after your bat and your bat will look after you!

Helmet - I happy with my older masuri. Something special will have to come along for me to change my view on that.

Thigh pads - After much chopping and changing, I finally feel I've found something that works for me so I won't be looking at purchasing!

Sales.... Come at me!!!
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: Buzz on August 24, 2015, 02:13:29 PM
Hoping for a new duffle bag - either the GM one or the New Balance one (really hoping NB do a Black and Orange one or a Blue and yellow one rather than the red "woodworm" one!). I will also be in the market for some new playing trousers.

May go for some new gloves too, that depends on the new model of GM OLE though... the new range is due for promotion in September.

Just filled my boots with new boots in the sales which has been great my other stuff is all good... I need to spend more time improving my fitness and practising rather than buying kit.
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: Akewstick on August 24, 2015, 02:18:43 PM
I want a b3 bat for as cheap as possible, hopefully there's some butterfly going around January when I've got the cash. I wanted the 1271 shape but then there's the trott one, but now I'm thinking I might go for the bespoke option and see if they can copy my old H4L Hattori but fill it out from a 2lb 9 to a 2lb 13. I also want some high end pads, which will be bought from any website that's got a big discount on some. I very much like GN prestige though. Happy with helmet, gloves and boots and I've stopped caring about thigh pads, don't get hit that much there and a few bruises doesn't spoil my day.

My biggest cricket related expenditure will be weights, a barbell and a squat rack and 8 or 12 coaching sessions before the start of the season if all goes to plan, come next april I'll have a few pounds more muscle, with a better technique, swinging a big 2'13 bottom-heavy bat.
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: smilley792 on August 24, 2015, 02:23:53 PM
Custom custom custom


I'm gonna send my stretton a back to George for a refurb and an update.


I'm gonna ask Marcus at affinity if he can get some of the red/black pads he had made for sulieman ben done for me but with a white front instead of black.

Also a set of his gloves.

I'd like a twin bar masuri. But burgundy cloth and black ring and grill.

And I'm gonna get some new balance all burgundy trainers and have them spiked up.


Only bat I'll add is dependant on what GM release for next season. Always like a GM pre order.



Maybe a new club too.
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: Cover_Drive on August 24, 2015, 02:24:52 PM
A Canadian professional player's bat. Saw it in flesh and it is a massive!

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Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: tommo256 on August 24, 2015, 02:26:58 PM
Probably add a couple of pairs of gloves, likely to be the new B&S ones! and some spiked trainers
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: trypewriter on August 24, 2015, 02:36:54 PM
Nothing! My stash is hardly used!  :o
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: Cover_Drive on August 24, 2015, 02:45:41 PM
Oh and black GM pads if I can be lucky enough to get them :D

Don't want anything else as I have plenty!!
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: petehosk on August 24, 2015, 02:47:29 PM
I have sold many, many bats this season to team mates, opposition team players and others! Probably sold 40, so collection is down to around 80 or so?
So as I have streamlined my bat collection, I am not really aiming to increase the collection again - with the exception of one bat that I have already agreed on and am getting next month! Bat is in the sale section but will confirm and do pictures once it is with me in September!  ;)
Trousers and tops are plentiful - as long as the sponsors don't change too soon!!
No batting pads, helmets, shoes, grips or other bits are required as I have too much already.  :(
The only other kit (apart from the exciting addition to the bat collection) are a couple of pairs of batting gloves.
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: uknsaunders on August 24, 2015, 02:47:41 PM
A stand up wheelie bag for our cramped changing rooms. Possibly a new bat if the right one comes along.
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: SwingAndMiss on August 24, 2015, 03:09:06 PM
Gloves and bag, nothing exciting. Hopefully a few decent ebay bargains to add to the vintage collection (gn ultimate, slaz v500 would be nice additions). Main thing is have a decent rehab after back surgery
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: Alvaro on August 24, 2015, 03:10:07 PM
As usual, the idea is to buy nothing.

As usual, this is unlikely.
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: RoCo Da Pixie on August 24, 2015, 03:11:31 PM
Probably some new whites for next year. Might look into new pads & Gloves. However good sausage finger gloves with pittards are hard to find.
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: liscon12 on August 24, 2015, 03:13:33 PM
Gonna send my 808 Hero to GM to get re-stickered with the Aura ones and get a spruce up. As for gear I don't see myself getting anything new apart from the regulars such as new trousers and socks. I think my money will be better spent getting some coaching done but not sure where the closest place to Cumbria is for coaching.
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: No.4 on August 24, 2015, 03:15:34 PM
I'm already planning a shopping spree at B3 in the new year with a few team mates. Bat, pads and gloves are all on the list.

I also want a new bag. I'm thinking of going old school and getting a coffin.
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: ppccopener on August 24, 2015, 03:17:07 PM
hitshard bat off ebay. to be fair I could of used the same bat since april this year and it would still be unused but change of luck maybe? or just blame the old bat,same with this one if it don't score three tons by September

to be fair the stickers look like it should come from a hamburger joint in California but it was born on the farm in Kent so it's come from a good home
 :)
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: tim2000s on August 24, 2015, 03:18:03 PM
Just bought a couple of pairs of new balance shoes at ridiculously cheap prices. Likely to get a GN500 custom in LB and maybe a HC Insignia LB. that's about it.


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Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: Cedrictoad on August 24, 2015, 03:19:30 PM
A stand up wheelie bag for our cramped changing rooms. Possibly a new bat if the right one comes along.

One that actually stands? The Holy Grail  :o
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: Leddster138 on August 24, 2015, 03:22:21 PM
I need new Gloves as my current ones (Bradbury) are falling apart. New Pads too as the legends I bought for £35 from Sport direct haven't lasted the season. Will probably look at the GM range for next year.

I broke my custom Newbery bat last week so looks like I'll need to find a new stick before the start of next season.

Masuri Titanium helmet smells a bit but nothing a bit of fabreeze and a winter in a loft can't handle so no need to replace that. Same goes for my NB spikes.





Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: Gurujames on August 24, 2015, 03:24:31 PM
New 20/20 bat, short blade long handle, probably an Aldred. New gloves, youth size, probably SS. Would like another H4L, preferably a Hattori. Will also buy loads of grips, more self-amalgamating tape, Salix bat wax (or try to make my own). Bat covers and plenty of sand paper.
Will get rid of.... Old SS Turbo needs a loving home with other vintage bats, though thus far I cannot bring myself to do it.
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: Danny1981 on August 24, 2015, 03:34:15 PM
Hopefully just clothing and a pair of new balance 4040s in the new year.(maybe a new colour range)  I want to say no equipment but unless I delete my profile on here and cancel my broadband subscription I don't think that will be possible  :-[  If I do buy any equipment I think I will sell then replace instead of buying and selling my gear off dirt cheap just to make some room
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: northernboy1987 on August 24, 2015, 03:41:21 PM
Gonna send my 808 Hero to GM to get re-stickered with the Aura ones and get a spruce up. As for gear I don't see myself getting anything new apart from the regulars such as new trousers and socks. I think my money will be better spent getting some coaching done but not sure where the closest place to Cumbria is for coaching.

Let me know how you get on with the coaching I keep fancying getting some coaching but being in Cumbria cannot think for the life of me where to even start looking!
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: Seniorplayer on August 24, 2015, 03:48:03 PM
A New Bat which I don't need
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: ppccopener on August 24, 2015, 03:50:28 PM
A New Bat which I don't need

well done senior player. Good to know with snr status we still do the same things time and again

'lose all common sense but not the love for the great game'

 :) :)
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: FattusCattus on August 24, 2015, 04:06:32 PM
What I don't need, can't afford, but will probably succumb to:

GN500 bat - Mmmmm - scoopy!

Surridge Jumbo gloves - I hope they have a sale!!
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: wayward_hayward on August 24, 2015, 04:17:37 PM
I'm happy with my Salix, Norfolk butterfly and two newly refurbished bats so I don't need a new bat. However, I'm getting a new butterfly bat with the help of a certain Mr TK.

Pads and gloves I will probably replace, got my eye on the Norfolk all white pads and gloves, very classy indeed. The GN prestige range also takes my fancy.

Realised a few weeks ago that my Masuri is cracked, I have a brand new spare old style one so will probably use that. Few teammates talked about getting club Masuri helmets, could be tempted.

Hated using my Adidas Sl22's so batted for half a season with non spiked trainers, felt much more comfy. Undecided to get them spiked or leave them as they are. I would love a pair of purple puma's if they are cheap.
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: Northern monkey on August 24, 2015, 04:52:56 PM
Just got a new bat, so that's finally sorted

Will try and sort a decent stand up bag, that doesn't need a second mortgage to buy.
Fancy some new pads,,something really light?maybe asads Uzi pro,s?
My ss gloves are not that old ,so will continue with them

After three seasons use, my Adidas whites need replacing too,,,by far the best shirt and trousers I've ever used, so will replace like for like
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: trypewriter on August 24, 2015, 04:54:00 PM
I'm happy with my Salix, Norfolk butterfly and two newly refurbished bats so I don't need a new bat. However, I'm getting a new butterfly bat with the help of a certain Mr TK.

Pads and gloves I will probably replace, got my eye on the Norfolk all white pads and gloves, very classy indeed. The GN prestige range also takes my fancy.

Realised a few weeks ago that my Masuri is cracked, I have a brand new spare old style one so will probably use that. Few teammates talked about getting club Masuri helmets, could be tempted.

Hated using my Adidas Sl22's so batted for half a season with non spiked trainers, felt much more comfy. Undecided to get them spiked or leave them as they are. I would love a pair of purple puma's if they are cheap.

the perils of speed reading - I thought that read 'I would love a pair of purple plums'...  :-[
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: sanredrose on August 24, 2015, 05:01:10 PM
Kook Kahuna bat + matching pair of gloves. My 2012 model of Kahuna 1000 has served well for 2.5 years and its time to retire the bat ...
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: horseman on August 24, 2015, 05:25:29 PM
I'm going with a couple of sets of this seasons gm ole gloves (unless @Buzz can shed any light on if I should wait, or for the matter get @Edward Lowy in the mix!!).
An aldred spectre is on my wish list. Although the collection is mighty to add another in
A set of aero strippers

Quite a limited list but as always will boost itself out come pre season!!
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: Gingerbusiness on August 24, 2015, 05:45:54 PM
A second B3 1271. Simple.
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on August 24, 2015, 06:03:17 PM
Ive started already
I've got GN oblivion test pads
I've got GN oblivion E41 5* gloves
I have a blank bat (which may end up with some awful GN eBay stickers on)

I have a Masuri and stem guard on order from Jake

I fancy a pair of prestige gloves and maybe a GN bat (undecided between the classic or the 500)

Red Ink bag duffle is staying
Aero strippers are staying
Not sure on shoes - either Nike or Asics I already have will stay
My box is staying!
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: beaver5 on August 24, 2015, 06:08:31 PM
Hated using my Adidas Sl22's so batted for half a season with non spiked trainers, felt much more comfy. Undecided to get them spiked or leave them as they are. I would love a pair of purple puma's if they are cheap.

What's wrong with the SL22's? I was thinking of getting these for next season.
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: northernboy1987 on August 24, 2015, 06:14:33 PM
I'm really happy with my H4L softs I've used this season and most of my gear is in good nick, could always be tempted by another bat though!
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: wayward_hayward on August 24, 2015, 06:26:12 PM
What's wrong with the SL22's? I was thinking of getting these for next season.

They are the blue ones with the strap across from 3 or 4 years ago. They didn't feel comfortable, too narrow and lacked support at the heel. The newer versions may be better.
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: beaver5 on August 24, 2015, 06:35:09 PM
Ok thanks. I had some expensive adidas football boots and they were very narrow too, so I'll try some on before I risk ordering some.
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: FattusCattus on August 24, 2015, 06:59:46 PM
the perils of speed reading - I thought that read 'I would love a pair of purple plums'...  :-[

Been there - got those!  :D
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: jwebber86 on August 24, 2015, 07:00:07 PM
I'm thinking of a new pair of trousers a couple of small accessories from gray nics. Possibly a pair of gloves to match my bat but pretty happy with what I have.

Super tempted by the new puma spikes in lava and white and also the opposite colour scheme. Just not sure I'll bring my self to spend £150 on two pairs of boots when my are almost new

Although I'm sure I'll but some bargains
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: RF on August 24, 2015, 07:17:40 PM
Since discovering CBF I have been buying too much kit.
I already have new boots, a new bat and a new pair of gloves all box fresh ready for next year.
I've also just bought an old school coffin that's not arrived yet
I had my B3 serviced and I'll refurbish the other B3 match bat at the end of season.
I think I'll buy a new pair of SS pads and maybe another SS bat as well, might also be tempted to buy a new thigh pad if I'm feeling flush.
My wife said I could have a bowling machine for the back garden too, not sure if that's a bit over the top though.......
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: Jords_1983 on August 24, 2015, 07:42:09 PM
Got myself a SF blade 15000 ready for next season could possibly get some use in the remaining games
SF test all white gloves bought a couple of months ago so nearly new
SS all white ton test by sareen sports pads had one wear
Got some Adidas trainers spiked up had one wear not so white anymore

Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: tim2000s on August 24, 2015, 07:50:02 PM

Since discovering CBF I have been buying too much kit.
I already have new boots, a new bat and a new pair of gloves all box fresh ready for next year.
I've also just bought an old school coffin that's not arrived yet
I had my B3 serviced and I'll refurbish the other B3 match bat at the end of season.
I think I'll buy a new pair of SS pads and maybe another SS bat as well, might also be tempted to buy a new thigh pad if I'm feeling flush.
My wife said I could have a bowling machine for the back garden too, not sure if that's a bit over the top though.......
If you can have a bowling machine for the back garden that includes the net. Good god man, what a great wife!


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Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: Cin88 on August 24, 2015, 07:51:27 PM
Got another Kookaburra Kahuna 350 and a GM Aura 404 for next season in a sale from the store I bought my other Kahuna 350 from at the begining of this season. Also got a pair of Addidas Adipower Vector spikes from the same place for next season. Bought two Kookaburra Pro 800 bat covers for my Kahuna 350s and a GM padded bat cover for the Aura. I'm also going to get my old GN Powerbow 3 star refurbed by a local bat repair guy once he gets back off holiday, the intention being to carry on using it as my wet weather/early season bat.
Pics will be provided once my first Kahuna 350 and my GN have been refurbed.

I'll be needing new pads and gloves next season so chances are i'll be getting next year's GM pads and gloves, I have no money left in the budget for this year thanks to heritage railways and their need for toolsets in a million different measurement standards. Hopefully they'll last as long as my current set of GM gear (6 years of net and match usage with only dirt and general wear and tear on them). I might pick up a Millichamp and Hall bat on the "only used it once" market if my budget allows, purely because I have a Millichamp and Hall bat cover with no M&H bat, which is really begining to get on my nerves as I have matching bat covers for all but my GN (currently in the M&H cover).
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: 21wilsonj on August 24, 2015, 07:52:25 PM
I am in the market for a new pair of gloves and possibly a helmet (Shrey) as well as a Red Ink Custom and some keeping gloves , possibly M&H , depending on price. I also have got some Salix Pod One pads from Pro direct cricket for 70 off rrp which is hopefully a good deal. Also maybe some Asics spikes depending on the new range as i have used normal trainers for the last few years of my cricket.
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: kdale6 on August 24, 2015, 07:53:17 PM
So far just bought a new bat, I've been v fortunate that my last one has lasted an age, but it's finally time to invest in a new one I think, punted for an SS Maximus

Reckon il need a new helmet, pads and spikes as well
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: RF on August 24, 2015, 07:54:56 PM
If you can have a bowling machine for the back garden that includes the net. Good god man, what a great wife!


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We've got a spare net down the club, I think I could adapt that into a temporary one like you use before a game on the pitch.
That was the wife's idea too when I took her to Trent Bridge.
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: OwzatOllie on August 24, 2015, 07:57:04 PM
I intend to buy a new helmet.  Most likely a Masuri.

Possibly a new bat too
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: Vulcan Cricket on August 24, 2015, 07:59:41 PM
Will be after 2 new bats and some new gloves pads and new batting boots open to offers  ;)
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: Jaffa on August 24, 2015, 08:02:08 PM
Recently bought some Robert Pack pads to replace my old Puma 3000's.

Looking at replacing my Adidas 22yds mids with Nike Accelerate if I can find any in blue cheap enough.

Thinking of replacing my strippers for something less bulky.

Accepted that my Arytek helmet has its design faults so I'll be keeping it.

Thanks to the forum I've got more bats than I can shake a stick at. Never say never though.
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: Mel Jessop on August 24, 2015, 09:12:00 PM
Already started, GN Oblivion E41 test gloves, will be buying an Aldred Butterfly I think also need a helmet..
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: ScottParko on August 24, 2015, 09:18:18 PM
Definitely going to get a new bat for two reasons 1) I could do with one that suits my game as oppose to one I picked up for cheap now I am taking it more seriously, 2) why not?! Due to me being a poor university graduate, with a minute budget, the sports direct sales will dictate what I can get, but a Gray nics F18 is top of the wishlist!

I could definitely do with new gloves as mine are sweat stained quite badly.

Pads are starting to tear so they are a must too!

The softs will probably be the same brand as the bat to please my OCD!

I've lost too many spikes this season so I am considering getting some trainers spiked up for hopefully a more permanent fix.
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: springbok45 on August 24, 2015, 09:33:29 PM
New bat, possibly a red ink and matching middling bat, new whites (if the club sponsors are the same), possibly a club crest shrey.
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: Ams4287 on August 24, 2015, 09:46:59 PM
Since discovering CBF I have been buying too much kit.
I already have new boots, a new bat and a new pair of gloves all box fresh ready for next year.
I've also just bought an old school coffin that's not arrived yet
I had my B3 serviced and I'll refurbish the other B3 match bat at the end of season.
I think I'll buy a new pair of SS pads and maybe another SS bat as well, might also be tempted to buy a new thigh pad if I'm feeling flush.
My wife said I could have a bowling machine for the back garden too, not sure if that's a bit over the top though.......

Sounds like the kits been at it like rabbits since preseason nets Russ! :D

Me personally - in theory trousers and some new bowling boots to replace my Nikes. In practice God only knows!
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: edge on August 24, 2015, 10:22:29 PM
Need some spikes, either new Asics or will get some trainers spiked up, not sure if trainers will hold up for bowling though.
Realised my Aero Strippers actually left brown stains on my boxers after just throwdowns this weekend, so think it's time for a new set!
New gloves, probably in the sales.
Get my Aldred refurbed, used it more than I expected this season so it badly needs some tlc. Already got an SS I've only used once, a Red Ink I've used twice and a brand new B3 so don't need a new bat...
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: Harry L on August 24, 2015, 10:29:10 PM
So far I've got 1 of my 2 new bats which is a hunts G1 from vitas.Going to purchase a red ink x2/butterfly(haven't decided)
Gloves-Ss super tests kumar sangakara edition,ss super test whiteouts if I can find any, maybe a pair of unbranded(unlikely)
Pads-Ss gladiator
Bag-red ink duffle
Helmet- will be a masuri helmet that I already have.
Spikes- love my ascics spikes I have currently, may purchase another pair as many people seem to bat and field in different spikes on here?if I do they will probably be the new balance 4030's
May order a custom thigh guard from stretton fox.
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: shane on August 24, 2015, 10:44:57 PM
Get my Aldred refurbed, used it more than I expected this season so it badly needs some tlc. Already got an SS I've only used once, a Red Ink I've used twice and a brand new B3 so don't need a new bat...
So we can expect you to get a new bat then?
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: shane on August 24, 2015, 10:54:11 PM
Due to the dual delights of discovering CBF and actually starting to purchase on Ebay, I seem to have inexplicably spent quite a lot during the course of the season.

Just taken delivery of the New Balance 4020 and Puma Evospeed 1.3 spikes. Sitting here now in the living room with the spikes on just to start stretching them ready for the weekend, but don't tell the wife!

All I need now is a new pair of pads and a decent wheelie bag and that's me set for 2016. What I need and what I buy may be two different things though.
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: edge on August 24, 2015, 11:05:21 PM
So we can expect you to get a new bat then?
I'm making no promises!
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: northernboy1987 on August 25, 2015, 07:27:53 AM
Spikes- love my ascics spikes I have currently, may purchase another pair as many people seem to bat and field in different spikes on here?if I do they will probably be the new balance 4030's

This is the right attitude to have, "I'm quite happy with just one set of spikes but everyone else seems to have two sets so I best get another set". Fantastic work mate, that's why I love this forum :D
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: alee on August 25, 2015, 08:16:15 AM
Oh and black GM pads if I can be lucky enough to get them :D

Don't want anything else as I have plenty!!


You can get these @Cover_Drive  . the store is based in Canada as well.

http://www.tornadocricket.com/gunn-moore-808-limited-edition-batting-pads/ (http://www.tornadocricket.com/gunn-moore-808-limited-edition-batting-pads/)

Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: tom line on August 25, 2015, 08:24:10 AM
Quite happy with the bat helmet and pads I've got. But looking to get a couple of pairs of gloves in a sale. A pair of Adidas spikes that I've spotted on cricket supplies on sale and maybe a new bag, if one takes my fancy
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: roco on August 25, 2015, 08:47:40 AM
ill be looking at new gloves (Maybe see if I can rob Dean again as the Vulcan ones I have are tops) I think but that's it as ive got to shed a couple of my LB bats due to purchases this year as some just not getting used
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: Harry L on August 25, 2015, 10:30:44 AM
This is the right attitude to have, "I'm quite happy with just one set of spikes but everyone else seems to have two sets so I best get another set". Fantastic work mate, that's why I love this forum :D
Why not spend even more money on kit?  :D hopefully I can find a bargain somewhere!
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: Topgun on August 25, 2015, 12:18:45 PM
Saw the Newbery Blitz cricket bat, stickers are gorgeous, anyone used them? might buy those :)
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: wcc on August 25, 2015, 02:20:19 PM
Saw the Newbery Blitz cricket bat, stickers are gorgeous, anyone used them? might buy those :)
I thought you said you couldnt afford to spend £100 on a bat now your looking to spend £250  :D
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: northernboy1987 on August 25, 2015, 02:22:39 PM
Why not spend even more money on kit?  :D hopefully I can find a bargain somewhere!

I tend to find the terms of what I consider a "bargain" can be easily stretched to justify new gear purchases :D
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: ppccopener on August 25, 2015, 02:40:33 PM
This forum is recession proof like a gold bar or a house in Chelsea.

anyone in the outside world notice China's stock market has lost 450 billion trillion dollars?

hahahahhahahahaha!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :) :) :) :) :)
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: northernboy1987 on August 25, 2015, 02:58:53 PM
This forum is recession proof like a gold bar or a house in Chelsea.

anyone in the outside world notice China's stock market has lost 450 billion trillion dollars?

hahahahhahahahaha!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :) :) :) :) :)

Does this mean Chinese bat makers may be lowering prices?  :D
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: ppccopener on August 25, 2015, 03:05:35 PM
that's quality..... :)
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: shane on August 25, 2015, 03:12:45 PM
Does this mean Chinese bat makers may be lowering prices?  :D

No, but the devaluation of the Yuan should mean you see a real reduction in prices in your local cricket shop.
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: rickjames on August 25, 2015, 03:26:35 PM
Buying everything I need, a n00b. New Balance whore.
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: liscon12 on August 25, 2015, 03:53:41 PM
Anyone have a official date on when the 2016 UK GM gear will be released?
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: Vitas Cricket on August 25, 2015, 04:41:47 PM
Anyone have a official date on when the 2016 UK GM gear will be released?

17th Sept to retail. Based on what happened last year they may well make the catalogue available on the website that same day
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: liscon12 on August 25, 2015, 04:46:12 PM
17th Sept to retail. Based on what happened last year they may well make the catalogue available on the website that same day

Expecting much change in the range?
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: Vitas Cricket on August 25, 2015, 04:56:24 PM
Expecting much change in the range?

Almost always zero indication from GM before the launch, they like a big reveal.

Got a bit of a sniff last year as we went to the factory in July time for a tour/training day and i saw a few Moguls knocking about.

I would be surprised if the Mogul and Six6 both went, neither should go in my opinion but the Six6 might as 2015 is its second year. Other than that i really don't have anything to cling on to even generate a theory.
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: SOULMAN1012 on August 28, 2015, 02:34:39 AM
Really cleared out a lot of kit this season and will continue to do so. Staying will be my TON Legacy Elite as it's a superb bat and my SS keeping kit as my keeping this year except for one poor game has been very good if I do say so myself,

I have a couple of new sticks already for next year from RK ,GM & Kook and one of those will be my main kit, iv had an awful season with the bat, actually my worst ever season so next year I will net and play with one bat and one set of softs all year just have the winter to decide which one and then get a bag to match which ever I choose. but at this stage no more bats except maybe the GN Classic if Jake @Vitas Cricket can find me one as good as he found me one a couple of seasons back.

Winter sales have yielded some new spikes from Puma and at this stage that's all I needed as didn't get on with my Adidas vector spikes.
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: Seniorplayer on August 28, 2015, 09:22:30 AM
Brought a brand new  GN  S/H kaboom 2014 model yesterday of Ebay for 46.00 bit of a gamble for me regarding  how  heavy it is as although I contacted  the seller and requested  the weight his reply was he did not know
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: Buzz on August 28, 2015, 09:28:28 AM
Hoping for a new duffle bag - either the GM one or the New Balance one (really hoping NB do a Black and Orange one or a Blue and yellow one rather than the red "woodworm" one!). I will also be in the market for some new playing trousers.

May go for some new gloves too, that depends on the new model of GM OLE though... the new range is due for promotion in September.

Just filled my boots with new boots in the sales which has been great my other stuff is all good... I need to spend more time improving my fitness and practising rather than buying kit.


I have decided that I also want a bat like Matt Coles has - but with those sexy blue stickers too from H4L. I am going to need to do some saving!

(http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2015/08/28/01/2BB87C4E00000578-0-image-m-63_1440721696046.jpg)
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: gazr5 on August 28, 2015, 09:54:56 AM
I really want to start supporting forum sponsors more and move away from cheap and cheerful indian imports and go for the added quality and insurance.

I'll be looking to add a @Red Ink Cricket or a B3 next summer. I would get one today but I've been told if I spend any more money on bats and something is getting cut off!
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: Alvaro on August 28, 2015, 10:50:04 AM
My resolve not to buy more kit was unwavering until @Vitas Cricket posted those bloody Warbird photos...
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: Alvaro on August 28, 2015, 10:52:02 AM
Really cleared out a lot of kit this season and will continue to do so. Staying will be my TON Legacy Elite as it's a superb bat and my SS keeping kit as my keeping this year except for one poor game has been very good if I do say so myself,

I have a couple of new sticks already for next year from RK ,GM & Kook and one of those will be my main kit, iv had an awful season with the bat, actually my worst ever season so next year I will net and play with one bat and one set of softs all year just have the winter to decide which one and then get a bag to match which ever I choose. but at this stage no more bats except maybe the GN Classic if Jake @Vitas Cricket can find me one as good as he found me one a couple of seasons back.

Winter sales have yielded some new spikes from Puma and at this stage that's all I needed as didn't get on with my Adidas vector spikes.

Can we pin this post please? I want to check it in a year to see how close to the truth it is! :D
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: Chad on August 28, 2015, 11:49:51 AM
I was hoping nothing, but I echo Alvaro in that if Vitas hadn't posted up those Warbird pics... Who am I kidding, would have found some other way to try justify another purchase anyways!

Blue Room - Ever since I tried one which was 2.13, I have never played with a bat which was quite nearly so good on the drive. The new graphics on them and the profiles have me tempted...

H4L Warbird - Looks fantastic, and have always been a fan of H4L bats in terms of performance. Since skipping down a bit in weight, the 2.9s Vitas has in stock are tempting...

RK - Have been chatting with Ryan about getting one made up for me, it's just a matter of when I make up my mind on the profile!
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: Phoenix on August 28, 2015, 12:04:07 PM
I'm really hoping to not buy anything this year, no doubt I'll probably end up getting a new bat, probably a couple of unnecessary accessories and  maybe a new pair of shoes
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: petehosk on August 28, 2015, 12:47:59 PM
.............I am not really aiming to increase the collection again - with the exception of one bat that I have already agreed on and am getting next month! Bat is in the sale section but will confirm and do pictures once it is with me in September!  ;)
............The only other kit (apart from the exciting addition to the bat collection) are a couple of pairs of batting gloves.

Oh well, that lasted no time at all! But if they would sell the Octane 808 for that price then what can we do!!
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: 03jaworf on August 28, 2015, 01:04:19 PM
Probably a new bag and a set of spikes I reckon...
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: northernboy1987 on August 28, 2015, 01:27:26 PM
I don't really need anything as I've got two H4L's in my bag (one of which hasn't even hit a ball yet) and my old Kahuna but I'm almost certain to end up retiring the Kook and replacing it with either another H4L, a Red Ink or a B3.
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: JB on August 28, 2015, 03:43:04 PM
I have decided that I also want a bat like Matt Coles has - but with those sexy blue stickers too from H4L. I am going to need to do some saving!

([url]http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2015/08/28/01/2BB87C4E00000578-0-image-m-63_1440721696046.jpg[/url])


I saw the pics Matt put on FB of two bats for Matt Coles, very nice profiles!! I too fancy a H4L Pro in this shape!!
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: Ams4287 on August 28, 2015, 03:47:15 PM
I saw the pics Matt put on FB of two bats for Matt Coles, very nice profiles!! I too fancy a H4L Pro in this shape!!

Be very interesting to know more about Matt Coles specs!
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: Alvaro on August 28, 2015, 08:51:14 PM
Extra cheese on everything by the look of him
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: calcurtis98 on August 28, 2015, 09:34:43 PM
I need new spikes! I want; a Red Ink and a Blank Bats but I can't find it in me being a lower order batsman to have 3 bats at one time.
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: SOULMAN1012 on August 29, 2015, 11:13:15 PM
Can we pin this post please? I want to check it in a year to see how close to the truth it is! :D

I may buy more but I plan on using one bat next season all year, let's see how it works come April lol
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: RossViper on August 30, 2015, 08:49:55 AM
Oh god, its not a good time for me!

I need:
Pads,
Gloves
Lid
Boots
Trouses
Short Sleve jumper
Shorts
t shirts.

All my gear is about 5 years plus. Bats ok though!!!

Get the cash out! :-[
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: Giraffe208 on August 30, 2015, 09:29:34 AM
Oh god, its not a good time for me!

I need:
Pads,
Gloves
Lid
Boots
Trouses
Short Sleve jumper
Shorts
t shirts.

All my gear is about 5 years plus. Bats ok though!!!

Get the cash out! :-[

The bat may be 'ok' but you want better than that surely? You want an amazing stick so better add a bat to your list too!
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: northernboy1987 on August 30, 2015, 10:55:02 AM
The bat may be 'ok' but you want better than that surely? You want an amazing stick so better add a bat to your list too!
Maybe even two bats, you know, just in case.
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: beaver5 on August 30, 2015, 12:08:11 PM
Trying hard to resist buying anything as it's just going to sit in the loft for 6 months. Very depressing  :(
I have however bought some H4L classic gloves to go with my NV bat when I visited Matt a few weeks ago while on holiday. I need new spikes and like the look of the Adidas sl22's. Also need new trousers as mine are wrecked and shirt and cap for my new club. Tempted to get a new bat, even though my NV has gone very well all season. Really like the shape of the Gray Nicolls F18 with high middle and no concaving. Never owned a GN, or might see if I can get the shape copied so as to get a better grade for the same price.
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: Marc28 on August 30, 2015, 01:31:24 PM
I've purchased already.
A players grade Kook Cadejo used in a few nets and LMS games going to be good
Thigh pads invested in some new v7 Aero's p2 green version
Helmet still got my Ayrtek carbon
Gloves using my Kook kahuna' and Cadejo top of ranges
As for pads I do need done new ones as I'm struggling with massive straps and being short legged doesn't help

Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: OwzatOllie on August 30, 2015, 04:10:46 PM
I intend to buy a new helmet.  Most likely a Masuri.

Possibly a new bat too

Thought I would elaborate.

Kookaburra Verve 1000 gloves are going well.
Uzi Black Mamba Pads fine...
Aero strippers p2 fine...
spikes fine...
Albion helmet now 3 seasons old and a bit stinky...

To get my fix I better had buy a new bat!!!  ;)
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: skip1973 on September 02, 2015, 06:15:09 AM
I am trying to resist a Warner replica I have sitting aside at work, I don't need it, probably won't use it, but I want it cause I know how rare it is.
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: JB on September 02, 2015, 06:35:20 AM
Any pictures @skip1973??
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: Topgun on September 02, 2015, 06:42:58 AM
@wcc That was for my net/reserve bat - I got one now, a 80 pound used CA 15000 :)
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: 19reading87 on September 02, 2015, 08:54:14 AM
As the end of another summer approaches (seriously where have the last few months gone?!) it's time to see what people have their hearts set on for next season....

I'll be the first to put my hands up and say I very rarely need equipment and ultimately only ever buy because I "feel like it"

For me on the list is:-

Boots - used spiked trainers this season again. Love them but looking at getting a proper pair of boots again

Gloves - I normally get though 2 pairs in a season so the plan is to find some decent gloves in the sales. I love gloves but spending mega bucks on some for me to ruin might be pointless. I am a massive fan of pittard palms

Pads - I don't need any, however with my addiction, I pretty sure 1 pair will be purchased along the way!!

Bat - My trusty Rob Pack is being put to sleep this winter after 4 seasons use of nets and 2/3 games a week! 4000 ish runs later it's been a great servant! However getting a new stick is going to be an exciting process! I for one, LOVE knocking in my bats! Look after your bat and your bat will look after you!

Helmet - I happy with my older masuri. Something special will have to come along for me to change my view on that.

Thigh pads - After much chopping and changing, I finally feel I've found something that works for me so I won't be looking at purchasing!

Sales.... Come at me!!!

After all this, already something's changing! New helmet for redders
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: tushar sehgal on September 02, 2015, 11:41:51 AM
A nice duffle (Kooka or the new GN) or a Salix pod 1 bag depending on shipping prices :-[
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: Alvaro on September 02, 2015, 11:49:58 AM
Nothing for me - I already have a 2016 TON Players Edition which came around 2 weeks ago so I am set now.

You promised pics @nwillam12 ;)
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: Nmcgee on September 02, 2015, 12:03:23 PM
A 2016 TON players that you procured in August 2015?
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: cheese on September 02, 2015, 02:37:32 PM
I need: a bat, spikes and pads...
I'll end up with another pair of gloves as well probably
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: CrickFreak on September 02, 2015, 04:59:48 PM
More indoor nets and fitness  ;)
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: beaver5 on September 02, 2015, 08:19:58 PM
May well get one of these for the winter!  :D

http://supermug.co.uk/collections/all/cricket (http://supermug.co.uk/collections/all/cricket)
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: tim2000s on September 02, 2015, 08:59:10 PM

May well get one of these for the winter!  :D

[url]http://supermug.co.uk/collections/all/cricket[/url] ([url]http://supermug.co.uk/collections/all/cricket[/url])

I wish you hadn't shown me that...


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Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: wdeans92 on September 05, 2015, 07:59:05 PM
A Gunn and moore octane or six6 original, fed up buying cheap poorly finished products of OS. Possibly an old style masuri titanium grill if i can find one and a large sweat band (to look like a bigger than normal douche)
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: InternalTraining on September 06, 2015, 02:54:32 AM
2 CA bats, pro grade.  :D
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: Centurion on September 06, 2015, 07:16:19 AM
Custom hunts and a kahuna players


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Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: jamielsn15 on September 06, 2015, 05:22:00 PM
Happy with gloves and pads, may get an extra pair
Considering a masuri helmet in addition to my ayrtek
Looking at a B3 net bat, copied from my existing one and possibly a twin match bat.  Or an Affinity.
Considering new thigh guards to replace P2s
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: Liam-SCCC on September 06, 2015, 06:10:57 PM
Pair of batting gloves and a bat when mine breaks
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: cheese on September 14, 2015, 07:33:10 PM
Just ordered some Jade Iridium Range lenses for my Oakley Radars
Want some of the new Gray Nics Powerbow 5 gloves (the ones Taylor was wearing)
News pads, always go with Gray Nics. Hopefully get some in the end of season sales...
A new Gray Nics bat aswell, Powerbow 5 looks nice and so do the new 'classic' bats
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: joymarvin on September 15, 2015, 05:49:22 AM
For the 2016 season, I did purchase one NB cricket bat and one pair of SS Super Test gloves.
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: Bowlers Name Please on September 15, 2015, 07:41:03 AM
Having taken stock at the end of season, I've decided that there will be minimal purchases for next year now (sacrilege I know!), but I guess never say never!  ;)

My B3 butterfly has been an absolute gun bat this year and is just in need of a bit of TLC during the winter as there's some slight toe damage to it and it should be good to go again next season.  I have a back up butterfly waiting to go as well just in case it needs moving to a net bat instead.  We are planning a club trip down to B3 however so I'm sure they'll be some bats to tempt me while I'm there!  :)  I also have a Nemesis to try out in T20 next season.  B3 pads should still be ok for next year (slight wear and tear but nothing too bad).

Only purchases will most likely be, new thigh guards (GN ones were terrible as they tore after a couple of uses), and some new B3 gloves either the split link or if they bring out a new design.  The traditional ones have also been great this year.

Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: TangoWhiskey on September 15, 2015, 08:37:18 AM
It depends, I'm largely happy with my kit. Been struggling for grip with my bat in recent weeks so going to regrip it and see if its the grip or the gloves. If the latter then I'll be after some new ones.
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: roco on September 15, 2015, 08:40:29 AM
Ill be getting a duffle as finding im falling out with wheelie bags, just got to find the right one

maybe some gloves as well but as above I need to find a really good pair
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: Seniorplayer on September 15, 2015, 09:01:00 AM
Although I am okay for kit took an Ebay chance on a brand new still boxed GN Kaboom as the guy stated he didnt know the wieght ( its 2lb 9 ) don't know yet if it's suitable for me or I  can I use it it also as a thick oval handle at the bottom which being a bottom hand left handed  batter have never liked.
Also brought a pair of red/white NB shoes for £26.00 which I didn't need but brought  them because they were half price.
Walked away from a very large brand new GM cricket bag for £ 5.00 at the car boot on Sunday as i already have two GN s and and the large England one on reflection wish  I had brought it I could have given it to someone at the club.
Will probably buy the England 2016/17 presentation jacket and shorts when they become available around Feb 2016.
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: Gelds on September 15, 2015, 07:08:55 PM
Definitely need new thigh pads (probably P2s) and a new lid (unsure on lid, need to go try some on). My bats and pads are fine and I recently bought new gloves from Gray-Nicolls ebay page and got some new spikes in the sales.
Also looking for a new duffle, as my GN100 ripped about 2 weeks before end of season :( May get another of these if continued though as found it to be perfect size, otherwise looking at a Kookaburra players duffle.
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: smilley792 on September 15, 2015, 07:11:46 PM
I've irdered a Warner bat.

Powerbow gloves titch wears have grown on me.

May need some pads too match.........

Stretton a refurbed. And that's it.






My plans have changed in a few weeks since my first post, am sure they will change again.
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: JB on September 15, 2015, 08:07:56 PM
How much did a warner bat set you back? I need to sell some before I buy anything more!
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: mohawks94 on September 19, 2015, 08:06:47 AM
I started early, already got Nike Lunar Dominate spikes and a Masuri Vision test series titanium helmet for next season. Having a clear out atm on ebay so will see how that goes before any more purchases, although I have as a tab on my browser a Legget and Coe shopping basket nearing 800 quid just waiting to be ordered...
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: Mel Jessop on September 29, 2015, 08:15:06 PM
Already started, GN Oblivion E41 test gloves, will be buying an Aldred Butterfly I think also need a helmet..

Bought an Ayrtek helmet, went for the softs bundle from Bellingham & Smith, so that's 2 pairs of gloves and 2 duffle bags I have now! the bat is next, Aldred Spectre probably not sure on grade yet, depends what I see when I visit, will be picking up some Aldred thigh pads also.
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: Cin88 on September 29, 2015, 10:24:02 PM
Kinda want a Dynadrive, but don't like the price. I wonder if any of the custom guys would make me a replica...

Now i've seen them, I might go for some of the new GM pads and gloves.
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: joymarvin on September 30, 2015, 05:05:32 AM
I will be buying the SS Camo duffle bag and SS all white batting Test Opener pads from Cricmart..
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: gerhard303 on September 30, 2015, 11:37:15 AM
Currently trying to decide between a Masuri and a Shrey helmet. I might be on the look out for a new stick if the price is right second hand.
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: RightArmLedge on September 30, 2015, 11:41:23 AM
Currently trying to decide how I want my Bats stickered as they come back from their GM Refurb so that will decide whether I try and find the 2015 OLE Softs or wait and get the 2016 OLE Softs!
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: rickjames on September 30, 2015, 11:53:20 AM
Ayrtek sale so ordered a PremierTek, bag and a bat and I'm good I think...
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: wayward_hayward on October 01, 2015, 06:16:39 PM
I'm happy with my Salix, Norfolk butterfly and two newly refurbished bats so I don't need a new bat. However, I'm getting a new butterfly bat with the help of a certain Mr TK.

Pads and gloves I will probably replace, got my eye on the Norfolk all white pads and gloves, very classy indeed. The GN prestige range also takes my fancy.

Realised a few weeks ago that my Masuri is cracked, I have a brand new spare old style one so will probably use that. Few teammates talked about getting club Masuri helmets, could be tempted.

Hated using my Adidas Sl22's so batted for half a season with non spiked trainers, felt much more comfy. Undecided to get them spiked or leave them as they are. I would love a pair of purple puma's if they are cheap.

Well this isn't going to plan.....

I have managed to pick up an genuine pro issue Kookaburra Kahuna bat, along with matching pro issue pads and gloves.

Also got a swap deal on for Norfolk RR1 pads and gloves which will match my Norfolk bats.

Sold my spare Masuri as I needed the money, could be tempted with a new Masuri with club badge.
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: Batbuddy99 on October 01, 2015, 07:03:58 PM
Currently trying to decide between a Masuri and a Shrey helmet. I might be on the look out for a new stick if the price is right second hand.

Pro direct have 30% off shrey currently
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: Buzz on October 01, 2015, 07:31:06 PM
Hoping for a new duffle bag - either the GM one or the New Balance one (really hoping NB do a Black and Orange one or a Blue and yellow one rather than the red "woodworm" one!). I will also be in the market for some new playing trousers.

May go for some new gloves too, that depends on the new model of GM OLE though... the new range is due for promotion in September.

Just filled my boots with new boots in the sales which has been great my other stuff is all good... I need to spend more time improving my fitness and practising rather than buying kit.

Trousers... Check
Gloves... Check

Just need to decide on the duffle now...
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: Maverick79 on October 01, 2015, 07:44:50 PM
Find myself at the end of every season thinking I only need one or two things for next season and within a month of the season ending I've gone mad on kit again  ???

Made some room by selling kit that I didn't use much last season and to recoup some of the cost and have purchased:

2 bats (Phantom Shadow and an Illusion - both pro reserves)
Phantom LE softs
A pair of trainers ready for spiking (although undecided whether I like them or not so may look for a different pair!)

Ordered:

Shrey Air Ti helmet. I have a Masuri VS Elite Ti which I used for 2/3 of last season. Really bought the Shrey for comparison so will go with one of the two and return/sell the other.

To order:

A new middling/technique bat to match the weight of my lighter bats now I have dropped 2oz down to 2.8
Trainers for spiking (possibly)
Kit bag? I currently have the aero stand up tour and whilst it's great - it's massive, even with an estate car!
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: 19reading87 on October 01, 2015, 08:05:38 PM
Find myself at the end of every season thinking I only need one or two things for next season and within a month of the season ending I've gone mad on kit again  ???

Made some room by selling kit that I didn't use much last season and to recoup some of the cost and have purchased:

2 bats (Phantom Shadow and an Illusion - both pro reserves)
Phantom LE softs
A pair of trainers ready for spiking (although undecided whether I like them or not so may look for a different pair!)

Ordered:

Shrey Air Ti helmet. I have a Masuri VS Elite Ti which I used for 2/3 of last season. Really bought the Shrey for comparison so will go with one of the two and return/sell the other.

To order:

A new middling/technique bat to match the weight of my lighter bats now I have dropped 2oz down to 2.8
Trainers for spiking (possibly)
Kit bag? I currently have the aero stand up tour and whilst it's great - it's massive, even with an estate car!

Hmmmmm!  ;)
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: FattusCattus on October 01, 2015, 08:06:34 PM
Trousers... Check
Gloves... Check

Just need to decide on the duffle now...

I can see you with the SS/Ton cammo duffle bag thingy - it would suit your military bearing.
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: Maverick79 on October 01, 2015, 08:09:12 PM
Hmmmmm!  ;)

Haha. I wondered how long it would take you to comment!
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on October 01, 2015, 11:08:42 PM
I'm probably set for 2016 with what I have, but there's a couple of other bits I'd like.
This is what I plan to settle on (maybe...)

Red ink duffle - survives from this year
Aero P2s - may survive from this year (watching a GN set on eBay)
Asics Gel Advance 3 - reinstated from 2014

GN oblivion test pads - bought
GN oblivion E41 5 star gloves - bought
GN oblivion E41 LE - bought

I plan to phone Jake tomorrow to sort my final additions.

Double bar Masuri ti - on order
Masuri stem guard - on order

GN 500 - plan to order
GN prestige gloves - plan to order 
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: gerhard303 on October 02, 2015, 12:29:41 AM
Shrey Air Ti helmet. I have a Masuri VS Elite Ti which I used for 2/3 of last season. Really bought the Shrey for comparison so will go with one of the two and return/sell the other.

Ooooh - would you mind doing a comparative review on these lids? I'm currently in the market and trying to decide between these two.
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: Maverick79 on October 02, 2015, 06:31:46 AM
Ooooh - would you mind doing a comparative review on these lids? I'm currently in the market and trying to decide between these two.

Yeah, no problem. I should have it by Tuesday so I'll do one when it arrives
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: Mr_Orange on October 02, 2015, 07:58:36 AM
I'm in for the 3 B's this year. Bat, Bag and Boots! The current plan is to order a custom Hunts via @Vitas Cricket, The Red Ink duffel is on order and I'm waiting for the 2016 boots to show up so I can retire the disappointing Lunar Dominates. Also in the market for a new Albion grille after mine suffered a little damage last year (it's the 2013 model and I much prefer the grille to new new squashed looking ones). As with each new season though, as the new gear arrives I could be tempted with other buys.
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on October 02, 2015, 10:25:52 PM
Call made to Jake at lunchtime today.
I now either already own or have placed my order for all my 2016 kit.
Roll on the winter nets so I can give the new kit some use! (Only 3 months to go)
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: billyb on October 03, 2015, 03:05:33 PM
Long time no post, but remember the Newbery Mjolnir debacle I had a few years ago? Well it has been sitting in their workshop for about a year, and today a bat arrived at my old house, addressed to me... Going to down to get it in a few, I'm so excited!

Last year I bought a brilliant bat off the equally brilliant Rob Pack, the 2nd belter I have bought from him. Best bat I've ever owned, and it brought me my first ever hundred... Between that, the mystery Newbery and a Kahuna 1250, I'm sorted in that regard.
I'm leaning towards possibly getting some new pads more than anything, but I can't really justify pumping more money into the sport right now. Having said that, I love the new GM Range in places, and the GN Classic bats look gorgeous.
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: Batbuddy99 on October 03, 2015, 03:13:52 PM
Bought a Newbery Uzi on eBay last week but it feels a tad heavy, so may have to get another bat
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: Mel Jessop on October 06, 2015, 07:29:00 PM
Bought an Ayrtek helmet, went for the softs bundle from Bellingham & Smith, so that's 2 pairs of gloves and 2 duffle bags I have now! the bat is next, Aldred Spectre probably not sure on grade yet, depends what I see when I visit, will be picking up some Aldred thigh pads also.

Aldred Spectre 2.10 on its way, players grade made for a one of his pros who thought it felt to light for him.. looking forward to seeing..i say feel it as ive seen it...
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: Buzz on October 06, 2015, 09:44:16 PM
Hoping for a new duffle bag - either the GM one or the New Balance one (really hoping NB do a Black and Orange one or a Blue and yellow one rather than the red "woodworm" one!). I will also be in the market for some new playing trousers.

May go for some new gloves too, that depends on the new model of GM OLE though... the new range is due for promotion in September.

Just filled my boots with new boots in the sales which has been great my other stuff is all good... I need to spend more time improving my fitness and practising rather than buying kit.

Trousers » done
Gloves » done
Bag » done (thanks eBay) .
New pads » done, thanks for the season ticket refund network rail, how did that happen?

I wasn't going to buy anything then the sales happened!
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: FattusCattus on October 06, 2015, 09:57:21 PM
Perhaps you were subconsciously preparing for some intensive winter nets?
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: grunter on October 06, 2015, 11:02:22 PM
Aus/NZ 2015/2016 Season starting next week:

So far:

Spartan MC LE bat 2'9 x2
Spartan MC LE pad
Spartan MC LE gloves x4 (i go through lots haha)

Remfry inner and outer thigh pads
Asics Gully 5 boots
Asics playing pants

Kookaburra Pro Players LE bag

on the order list:
Custom Masuri VS helmet
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: Nate on October 07, 2015, 07:28:32 PM
Aus/NZ 2015/2016 Season starting next week:

So far:

Spartan MC LE bat 2'9 x2
Spartan MC LE pad
Spartan MC LE gloves x4 (i go through lots haha)

Remfry inner and outer thigh pads
Asics Gully 5 boots
Asics playing pants

Kookaburra Pro Players LE bag

on the order list:
Custom Masuri VS helmet

Need to see pics when you get all this. Sounds like a good setup!
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: sanredrose on October 25, 2015, 08:55:12 AM
Keeping some of the items from current kit - Instinct 500 & 800 bats, GM 808 batting pads, Forma helmet, SG Maxilite batting gloves and BAS thigh guard.

All orders for 2016 is done ...

> Kookaburra Bubble Legend cricket bat from Vitas cricket.
> Custom T20 bat with shorter blade and longer handle from crictech usa.
> Salix Pod kitbag from PDC.

Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: billyb on October 25, 2015, 04:17:55 PM
Having said I wouldn't get anything, I've moved on my Mjolnir and will sell my Kahuna 1250 shortly too.

Which means that I've just ordered a GM Aura 707 for £80! Great deal and I really, really hope it is decent. I'm after a bat for the shorter form, you see... Don't want to sully my beautiful RPC with such tripe.
Been after some classy pads but looks like I'll probably stick with my Powerbow GenX 750s, and the Omega XRD 1000 gloves.

Not a bad set up for me!
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: alexhilly1492 on October 25, 2015, 05:13:13 PM
Im after some new gloves really tempted by the new h4l pro ones
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: edge on October 25, 2015, 05:56:44 PM
Puma Stormtrooper pads bought off eBay, new gloves needed so probably get some Pumas to match, fingers crossed their new range are nice or that the 2015 ones hit the sales soon.

New spikes needed, almost certainly Asics unless NB or Adidas new ranges are a big change, heard rumours Adidas will be very different this year.

New B3 more or less done knocking in ready for nets, Red Ink didn't get much use last season but likely to next year. Alfred needs a refurb, otherwise likely no change unless I pick up a bargain or get tempted by something new.
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: alexhilly1492 on October 25, 2015, 06:53:52 PM
oh and new whites! really like the look of the new kook jumpers not sure on the rest probbaly ne new club shirt for when i move clubs in january
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: gerhard303 on October 26, 2015, 12:56:37 AM
Very (read VERY) keen on picking up a Blank Bats B1. Love everything about it. Will also keep my eye on the bay for a second hand scat to refurb!
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: grunter on October 30, 2015, 07:12:37 AM
Need to see pics when you get all this. Sounds like a good setup!


Here you go mate

(http://i1383.photobucket.com/albums/ah297/grunter007/IMG_0560_zps73jn6kll.jpg) (http://s1383.photobucket.com/user/grunter007/media/IMG_0560_zps73jn6kll.jpg.html)
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: kavidosaja on November 10, 2015, 11:26:01 AM
SS Gladiator - bought
SS I - Bat - bought
Adidas SL22 2015 - bought (Did not like the Nikes from this season)
Masuri Vision steel elite - not yet bought
Aero P1 - not yet bought 

Will be going to Dubai on a tour in 2 weeks so will get the stuff i don't have yet.
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: RoCo Da Pixie on November 10, 2015, 11:39:27 AM
I will probably one purchase whites for the new season.

My two bats will still be fine to use. Salix will be into its 4th year of use. The Kudos will be sitting in the bag waiting to be used for now it is a net bat waiting for its chance to become the main bat.
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: procricket on November 10, 2015, 01:08:53 PM
I'm looking at getting a supersized zizi b3 with 55mm edges and a smaller spine and square toe.

It finding the cleft I want around 6-7 grains all white.

I will find this bat
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on November 10, 2015, 01:17:32 PM
I'm probably set for 2016 with what I have, but there's a couple of other bits I'd like.
This is what I plan to settle on (maybe...)

Red ink duffle - survives from this year GN1000 duffle bought on here
Aero P2s - may survive from this year (bought a GN set on eBay)
Asics Gel Advance 3 - reinstated from 2014

GN oblivion test pads - bought
GN oblivion E41 5 star gloves - bought
GN oblivion E41 LE - bought

Double bar Masuri ti - on order
Masuri stem guard - on order

GN 500 - paid for and awaiting hand picking
GN prestige gloves - paid for

Well a couple of things changed since last month.
Thats definitley me done, just waiting for Jake to post all my new goodies once they're in stock (and knocked in!)  :D
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: kdale6 on November 10, 2015, 01:23:09 PM
Already bought:

- SS Maximus - 2.9
- H4L Warbird - 3lb

To buy:

- keeping gloves
- helmet
- spikes
- duffle bag
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: Seniorplayer on November 10, 2015, 01:26:37 PM
GN Kabboom Bat Batting Shorts GN storm shorts GN Batting Gloves NB rubbers Reflector Sunglasses  and couldnt resist buying  the GN test opener shoes at 32.00 and Players Bag at 29.99  from GN Sportsbay.
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: Mr_Orange on November 10, 2015, 01:29:53 PM
I'm in for the 3 B's this year. Bat, Bag and Boots! The current plan is to order a custom Hunts via @Vitas Cricket, The Red Ink duffel is on order and I'm waiting for the 2016 boots to show up so I can retire the disappointing Lunar Dominates. Also in the market for a new Albion grille after mine suffered a little damage last year (it's the 2013 model and I much prefer the grille to new new squashed looking ones). As with each new season though, as the new gear arrives I could be tempted with other buys.

Bat and bag both purchased and received. Picked up a red ink duffle and received my custom Hunts bat from Jake yesterday. Also picked up the Masuri XLine Jake was selling so awaiting that. Still undecided on boots however.
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: Akewstick on November 10, 2015, 01:32:15 PM
Already bought:

- SS Maximus - 2.9
- H4L Warbird - 3lb

To buy:

- keeping gloves
- helmet
- spikes
- duffle bag

I'm thinking about the warbird. Why've you gone so much heavier than your other bat? I'm expecting the pickup to be good but not sure HOW good and how much weight that'll allow me to go for. Have you felt one?
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: kdale6 on November 10, 2015, 02:53:00 PM
I'm thinking about the warbird. Why've you gone so much heavier than your other bat? I'm expecting the pickup to be good but not sure HOW good and how much weight that'll allow me to go for. Have you felt one?

my bat before the SS was around 3lb so the SS is more the odd one out - went for that just to try out a lighter bat - the SS picks up beautifully i'm very impressed - Warbird hasn't arrive yet but i'll keep you posted on it when it does :)
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: iaboss on November 10, 2015, 04:36:08 PM
Gray Nicolls Supernova 500 Light - 2.6
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: SOULMAN1012 on November 10, 2015, 07:53:42 PM
Really cleared out a lot of kit this season and will continue to do so. Staying will be my TON Legacy Elite as it's a superb bat and my SS keeping kit as my keeping this year except for one poor game has been very good if I do say so myself,

I have a couple of new sticks already for next year from RK ,GM & Kook and one of those will be my main kit, iv had an awful season with the bat, actually my worst ever season so next year I will net and play with one bat and one set of softs all year just have the winter to decide which one and then get a bag to match which ever I choose. but at this stage no more bats except maybe the GN Classic if Jake @Vitas Cricket can find me one as good as he found me one a couple of seasons back.

Winter sales have yielded some new spikes from Puma and at this stage that's all I needed as didn't get on with my Adidas vector spikes.

So sold everything I said I was going to be keeping  :( lol

So I I have gained

B&S package of Softs, gloves x2 and B&S elite Pro plus duffle and replaced my keeping gear to the B&S keeping kit.
Kook kit consisting of Verve 1000 pads & gloves, verve 600 and cadejo 700 bats, pro duffle (all from last season)
H4L Warbird custom being finished by Matt hopefully, Hattori pads from eBay and pro gloves
Laver & Wood custom
Salix custom shape
GM Aura & 909 gloves
TON Gutsy and all white gloves
GN that I'm waiting for Jake to handpick for me and maybe some of the new GN gloves

Just got to decide which bat will be main league bat and kit, a mate at my old club has expressed an Interest in all the kook kit so that may clear out some more kit
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: wayward_hayward on November 10, 2015, 08:17:41 PM
@SOULMAN1012 don't forget about the GM Epic we are swapping as well! Haha
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: SOULMAN1012 on November 10, 2015, 08:22:25 PM
@SOULMAN1012 don't forget about the GM Epic we are swapping as well! Haha

And that as well lol
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: Lwesty143 on November 11, 2015, 10:14:04 AM
Will be looking to pick up a new thigh pad set, a custom stretton fox is the dream but would be very harmful to my bank balance! May look for cheaper options any of these look like they'd do a job

http://www.aldredcricketbats.com/aldomain_equipment_thighpads.html (http://www.aldredcricketbats.com/aldomain_equipment_thighpads.html)

http://www.helygencricket.co.uk/# (http://www.helygencricket.co.uk/#)!thigh-guard/cfki

http://www.sq-sports.co.uk/product_p/rsthigh.htm (http://www.sq-sports.co.uk/product_p/rsthigh.htm)
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on November 11, 2015, 11:32:00 AM
Will be looking to pick up a new thigh pad set, a custom stretton fox is the dream but would be very harmful to my bank balance! May look for cheaper options any of these look like they'd do a job

[url]http://www.aldredcricketbats.com/aldomain_equipment_thighpads.html[/url] ([url]http://www.aldredcricketbats.com/aldomain_equipment_thighpads.html[/url])

[url]http://www.helygencricket.co.uk/#[/url] ([url]http://www.helygencricket.co.uk/#[/url])!thigh-guard/cfki

[url]http://www.sq-sports.co.uk/product_p/rsthigh.htm[/url] ([url]http://www.sq-sports.co.uk/product_p/rsthigh.htm[/url])


I've just bought an inner & outer GN test thigh guard from their eBay outlet clearance page, I'm happy with them for the price paid (and I can pretend I'm a GN sponsored big dog with my full kit now  ;) )
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: justnotcricket86 on November 11, 2015, 11:35:50 AM
So sold everything I said I was going to be keeping  :( lol

So I I have gained

B&S package of Softs, gloves x2 and B&S elite Pro plus duffle and replaced my keeping gear to the B&S keeping kit.
Kook kit consisting of Verve 1000 pads & gloves, verve 600 and cadejo 700 bats, pro duffle (all from last season)
H4L Warbird custom being finished by Matt hopefully, Hattori pads from eBay and pro gloves
Laver & Wood custom
Salix custom shape
GM Aura & 909 gloves
TON Gutsy and all white gloves
GN that I'm waiting for Jake to handpick for me and maybe some of the new GN gloves

Just got to decide which bat will be main league bat and kit, a mate at my old club has expressed an Interest in all the kook kit so that may clear out some more kit

What bag have you gone for mate? I was considering a massive one (stopped playing cricket towards end of this season) and @Vitas Cricket mentioned the GN Supernova duff is a good choice for keepers...
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: SOULMAN1012 on November 11, 2015, 06:52:41 PM
What bag have you gone for mate? I was considering a massive one (stopped playing cricket towards end of this season) and @Vitas Cricket mentioned the GN Supernova duff is a good choice for keepers...

I have 2 duffle bags, the B&S bag and a M&H CK22 duffle, thinking about a wheelie again maybe the kook pro of H4L pro bags but duffles are much easier in changing rooms
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: tommo256 on November 13, 2015, 09:21:08 PM
I'll get a picture of all my 2016 kit tomorrow, when everyone isnt at the house so i can get away with having it out
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: rickjames on November 13, 2015, 09:28:06 PM
New Balance duffle ordered!
Title: Re: 2016 season.... What will you be buying??
Post by: ProCricketer1982 on November 13, 2015, 09:39:49 PM
Im afraid to say a gn 500 4 scoop is looking on the cards.. Might get rob pack to just do me a rpc one instead as it'll be cheaper for top end