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Equipment => Your Kit => Topic started by: wayward_hayward on August 31, 2015, 07:20:38 PM
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As much as I love a brand new pristine bat or refurbished job on here, we don't get to see enough match used bats! (probably due to the amount of bats purchased!)
Considering that the UK 2015 is coming to a close, how did your 2015 match bat fare? Is it still barely used with barely a scuff on it or did it end the season in the bin broken?
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I used my 2013/14 match bat for most of the first half the season, then got a new one and used that since. 2013 one is still going strong but just got another RPC custom made. Both are in fine condition as only used in 40+ over games and no nets
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Mine came to the end of its 4th season. It's held up superbly, another 700+ runs with it and lots of net usage. It's nearing 3000 runs with it, an absolute gun. The only downside is an apparent crack in the handle. It may be time to rest the old gal
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Here are my two bats used for the majority of the season.
Norfolk Bat has been used for all of winter nets, a dozen or so Saturday games by myself and a teammate and about 6 to 8 LMS season. Highly impressed with my Norfolk and have probably been a bit harsh with leaving it as my reserve/LMS bat. Pings just as well as the Salix, which I didn't think was possible. The bat took very little knocking in and has lasted the season solidly. A bit of glue in the toe and it should be ready to go next season. I haven't decided whether to keep it or hand it over to my brother.
Salix, which I added Newbery Cadbury stickers to, has seen use on Saturday's by myself for probably 8 games with very little success! Had a shocking season with this bat but I still love it. Wipe the cherry marks off the face and its ready to go again. I am worried it might be too heavy after my failures this season.....
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A bit of toe damage that happened early season when I tried to smash a full toss
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Mine got me all of 4 runs in the three games i've played this season. It's now been demoted to net bat usage, with a like for like replacement coming in as my 2016 match bat, thanks to all the damage it sustained in the nets.
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Match bat?
I think I used four different bats in matches this season... :-[
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Haven't played much this season but had loads of nets with towards late 2014. What was supposed to be a surface crack looks a lot worse and the crack in shoulder seems to be going all round.
Shame as it is otherwise a very good bat, I am gonna keep using it till it drops dead in two halves and have learnt my lesson never to buy a bat with a surface crack.
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Mine was great, B3. Performed well.
Got 400+ runs (that's good for me) and still looks good, I'm not even going to bother to refurbish it, just a new scuff sheet maybe.
Tiny crack on the toe but nothing to worry about.
I don't use it in nets anymore so I can prolong it's life, also gave me an excuse to buy a net bat (damn this forum!)
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played 4 20 over games this year ........
bat went well, I didnt do so well.
6 grainer and it pings exceptionally. Minimal concaving and a sort of flatter toe makes 3lb seem a lot lighter.
Bargain for £150
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Dammit I literally cleaned all the cherry marks off mine today haha! Been using a H4L Hellfire Monster this season and it's been incredible, I on the other hand have been awful.
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started the season using my gray nics nemesis which i love. i dint score many runs with it and it got relegated to midweek match kit bag.
once i had eventually knocked in my h4l devil i started using it and i havent looked back. i got my 4 highest scores of the league match with it, finished not out in 3 of 5 innings and felt a lot more confident when i was batting. i think i might try an get another one when h4l has a sale
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Can't complain. Laver Reserve 800+ runs. New Laver reserve ready to go in a couple of weeks time.
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My match bat did well at hitting to ball to the bloke at extra cover...4 times
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Got back into cricket after a couple of seasons off. Was selling my blank bat but nobody wanted it. So glad I didn't sell it. Was my technique and not the bat that needed changing! Played about 12 games this season and averaging about 35 opening the innings (no not outs).
The bat itself is in its 2nd full seasons use. Boy does it go! Love the shape. Middle is big and at 2lb 8oz picks up like a feather
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Now that is a shape I like!!! And that's 2.8lbs? It looks meaty for that! What profile do they call that?
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I have used.
B3 mullinator
Affintty custom
Affinity toro.
Not a great season. 500 runs in 20innings. So there not that well used(some toe damage on the b3)
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Bit battered but done okay. Stickers were poop. Edge cracks filled with superglue. Bit of a bruised toe.
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Don man - get in touch via pm and I'll send u a set of new stickers for ur bb.
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Here are my two match bats raptor sat bat 526 runs weight 2 .8 old bat 5 to 6 years old has done me we'll and has been look after elegance bat used for Sunday cricket and nets has 437 runs 2.9 got 3 games left (http://i891.photobucket.com/albums/ac120/bullyboy176/AA55A394-ACC1-4C54-AA1D-D9359DA37CBD_zpsaduydzjc.jpg) (http://s891.photobucket.com/user/bullyboy176/media/AA55A394-ACC1-4C54-AA1D-D9359DA37CBD_zpsaduydzjc.jpg.html)(http://i891.photobucket.com/albums/ac120/bullyboy176/3BA7CA56-CA06-47C2-894C-160797914C1A_zpsadwerhgo.jpg) (http://s891.photobucket.com/user/bullyboy176/media/3BA7CA56-CA06-47C2-894C-160797914C1A_zpsadwerhgo.jpg.html)(http://i891.photobucket.com/albums/ac120/bullyboy176/C1B432A0-395E-4CAC-B492-6B7DC3C36895_zpskc5l84n7.jpg) (http://s891.photobucket.com/user/bullyboy176/media/C1B432A0-395E-4CAC-B492-6B7DC3C36895_zpskc5l84n7.jpg.html)(http://i891.photobucket.com/albums/ac120/bullyboy176/362931BB-0CBF-4219-B7CB-B7ABCC352401_zpshgegbu7s.jpg) (http://s891.photobucket.com/user/bullyboy176/media/362931BB-0CBF-4219-B7CB-B7ABCC352401_zpshgegbu7s.jpg.html)
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Used a H4L Hellfire this year, (2.13) used it for half of last year as well, still looking mighty fine and opening up nicely. 906 runs with 3 games to go. Looking to break the 1000 run mark.
Think I'll treat it to a refurb and a new set of stickers for next year.
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Fattus...I believe mine was a blank bat purple..i love the shape too..very forgiving
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Seasons about to start in Australia. Going to a pre season training on Sunday. Gonna be using a custom made M&H bat with 47mm edges 70mm spine - 3.2, also using a CA 15000 as a reserve/training bat/bouncy pitch bat/the bat used when i get tired using the 3 pound bat. :) Should be fun
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My bat did well - one golden thanks to a 14 year old who bowled a non bouncing long hop, genius.
Other than that it is looking a little bashed about thanks to facing three genuine quicks this season (i.e. 80mph+) - slightly unexpectedly.
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this is a brilliant bat
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Nice bat @Buzz, is that a genuine Blank Bats? Looks similar to a Newbery Tour shape.
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Yeah i think thats his "Hulk" bat made by BB
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Yes - see http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=30489.0 (http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=30489.0)
took the stickers off to inspect a small crack :(
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HULK SMASH PUNY HUMANS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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my hawk,refurbed at start of the season. Now looks like this after 500 runs and plenty of nets! Cracked the shoulder trying to pull a short ball. Will go back to hawk for a full clean up ready for next year.
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my two 20/20 bats both performed very well,happy with both.
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I have used the Laver Signature and B3 crown for the 2014-2015 season scoring around 450runs in 9 games.
This 2015-2016 season will be using the SS pro bats..
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Here's mine. It's spent most of the summer in use in LMS by both me, my team and the opposition. A fair few hated the blade length. I think it's great. Well used, but going well. It's scored about 500 runs this summer, mostly not through me, and with a fair use of the edges...!
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New scuff sheet and a light sanding on the face and edges and that will look brand new again Tim
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Nice to see some more used bats in here!
How did your hunts fair against the LMS white balls @tim2000s? I was concerned how hard they were so refused to use my Salix during LMS. My Norfolk butterfly was used throughout the year but didn't receive any damage from the balls.
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Nice to see some more used bats in here!
How did your hunts fair against the LMS white balls @tim2000s? I was concerned how hard they were so refused to use my Salix during LMS. My Norfolk butterfly was used throughout the year but didn't receive any damage from the balls.
I've played LMS for years and the Kook balls this year are a lot better than the old ones were. I've never had any bat damage from any of them though.
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Wow Timmy, you love your bat so much, you take it in the bath with you!
How come you've been playing with someone's black balls?
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I have used the Laver Signature and B3 crown for the 2014-2015 season scoring around 450runs in 9 games.
This 2015-2016 season will be using the SS pro bats..
The Laver and B3 do not exist without pictures!!
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Wow Timmy, you love your bat so much, you take it in the bath with you!
How come you've been playing with someone's black balls?
Nothing like black ink on white balls brucie. Makes a right mess of your protected wood...
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Loving the BBs on this thread. Shame there are no BB sales about - I've ended up deciding to get a custom Masuri Elite titanium helmet instead.
Maybe next season!
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I have gone up in weight this season from 2-7 to a tad under 2-13oz
I have played straighter and better been really impressed with the added weight and understand the principles of extra weight.
Infant it means a clear out of all my lighter bats
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I have gone up in weight this season from 2-7 to a tad under 2-13oz
I have played straighter and better been really impressed with the added weight and understand the principles of extra weight.
Infant it means a clear out of all my lighter bats
Can't wait for they sale thread! :D
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Can't wait for they sale thread! :D
Exactly what I was thinking..!
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B3 butterfly (Gaz Cross shape). This was picked up during the last forum offer. Unfortunately once finished it was noticed that there was some very minor issue with one of the edges so I got it for a great price and it has been absolutely fine. On its first outing I scored a ton and my top score. :)
It's just in need of some TLC to the toe and possibly a resticker although I do love the red and blue stickers.
Next to it is the replacement butterfly (exact same specs) which will be getting knocked in and used next season all being well.
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Tried a T20 style 6-grainer this year, normally I go for something that has a minimum of 8 grains if possible but thought I'd try this one out and it went very well - I'll be sticking with this next year too.
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Their softs look rather good! Shame about the writing on the side of the pads, but looked them up and the gloves are lovely. Is that one of their bats or stickered up?
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Infact it means a clear out of all my lighter bats
Welcome back David - you know which one needs to come my way!!!!
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Their softs look rather good! Shame about the writing on the side of the pads, but looked them up and the gloves are lovely. Is that one of their bats or stickered up?
Yeah it's a PRYZM Bat.
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This seasons match bat. Went really well and really pleased with it, although it Picked up quite a few cracks!!
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Gorgeous grains!
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Lovely looking stick - did you knock it in or go straight from the wrapper, so to speak?
I thought I knocked it in, one edge cracked in the process of knocking in, middle didn't alter. Opening against the new ball has seen quite a few cracks. 2 through the toe And a few up high on the blade.
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Gorgeous grains!
Approx 26 grains all heartwood. @procricket B3 sorted me out
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This seasons match bat. Went really well and really pleased with it, although it Picked up quite a few cracks!!
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That is my idea of bat perfection!!!!!