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Equipment => Bats => Topic started by: Slogger on September 02, 2015, 06:02:21 AM
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Hi All,
Does anyone have any insight into the specs of the bat Ian Bell uses in tests? I'm particularly interested in the handle and grip. Just looking at photos I reckon he possibly TRIPLE grips them? So different to the super skinny handle trend that was popular.
Cheers,
Ben
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You could always ask him on twitter - he's got a bit of time on his hands at the mo!
At least two grips - top grip octopus. Don't know weight I'm afraid
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Maybe a forum myth but I think someone on here makes bats for him, Tesco Steve possibly???
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Maybe a forum myth but I think someone on here makes bats for him, Tesco Steve possibly???
Naah, Tesco Steve was KP & Sachin.
Think it was Johnno from down the pub did Bell's :D
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I don't know if they do anymore but I know Hawk used to make them for him when he was when he 'used' the Incurza.
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Funnily enough I have one of Ian Bells bats at home,
Its light weighs 2.9 on the scales but with a pick up around 2-7/8.
round handle very skinny. Not a lot of concaving, grains are lovely dead straight.
I don't know how to put pictures on here but if you send over your email address will be more than happy to send some pics over
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From the horses mouth...
(http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac151/buzzrockport/Bellbatspecs_zpsij3ydhap.jpg) (http://s895.photobucket.com/user/buzzrockport/media/Bellbatspecs_zpsij3ydhap.jpg.html)
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From the horses mouth...
([url]http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac151/buzzrockport/Bellbatspecs_zpsij3ydhap.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s895.photobucket.com/user/buzzrockport/media/Bellbatspecs_zpsij3ydhap.jpg.html[/url])
With 3 grips his bat must weigh a feather!
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From the horses mouth...
([url]http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac151/buzzrockport/Bellbatspecs_zpsij3ydhap.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s895.photobucket.com/user/buzzrockport/media/Bellbatspecs_zpsij3ydhap.jpg.html[/url])
Nicely done Buzz :D
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He's just replied to me saying 3 grips is what works best for him!
Top lad, local to me too
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He used to use 2lb 10oz. Saw it in an interview
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From the horses mouth...
([url]http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac151/buzzrockport/Bellbatspecs_zpsij3ydhap.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s895.photobucket.com/user/buzzrockport/media/Bellbatspecs_zpsij3ydhap.jpg.html[/url])
Thanks heaps Buzz.
I find it interesting how differently players go about it.......even at the top level.
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great stuff from the forum again
I think a lot of the top guys use lighter bats than we imagine :)
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^agreed though I very much doubt that 2.8 is inclusive of the three grips...
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He used to use 2lb 10oz. Saw it in an interview
2'8 +3 grips would be around 2'10 - depending on grip type.