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Equipment => Bats => Topic started by: dynamiccoins on October 02, 2015, 02:03:53 PM
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OK I'm old (in my 40s) and although I was decent enough as a kid at cricket I haven't played since my teens.
Anyway I am thinking of doing some nets sessions and therefore need a bat. I've been looking at ebay but I thought I would ask if anyone has any recommendations for a cheapish...half decent bat.
Regarding weight - I'm not sure tbh so I am thinking I will just try something cheap, try it and take it from there.
Bit vague I know but on the off chance someone has been in a similar position I thought I would ask.
Thanks alot
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welcome.. the more oldies we have on the forum the better. Yes we need toilet breaks as the old bladder gets worse as we get older but HEY? what price experience?
this forum is not a good place to buy anything, before you know it there will be 15 bats turning up with the postie before you realise you cannot possibly use them all.
Anyhow, I would start off with an ebay second hand job before you really get back into playing. Do you need a lighter bat as the old reflexes have gone a bit? yes, well I certainly do anyway..
So pick something lightish and off you go.
If you do go the ebay route and have any doubts about what you are buying just pop it on here and the forum police can sniff out a fake bat/seller-quicker than you can say 'IVA Richards is god'
good luck and welcome
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Msr eBay bat
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Msr eBay bat
Yeah I agree - MSR wouldn't be a bad place to start!
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I'm younger but for getting back into it just bought a cheap kashmir Kookaburra for £10. Done the job for giving it all a go again and I'll look further come the new ranges being released...
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wow thanks alot guys - I'll take a look at the MSRs and also the cheap ebay second hand options - will flag if I find anything of interest although i do note there is the ebay thread so got my eyes on that as well.
I am going to do a couple of the net sessions at the oval to start to see how I get on...then I am told I can join a group of like minded (and standard) people to play with next year.
I have to say it has been sparked by my 2 lads taking up cricket - brought back some fond memories!
Thanks for all the help
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....Saying that....the MSRs weren't as cheap as I expected!
So to me the second hand option looks best - what about something like this - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/151833737636?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/151833737636?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT) ?
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half the forum will be watching that!
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Go down your nearest sports direct and pick up every bat till you find one you like. Cheap option, will give you an idea of your ideal weight for when you inevitably upgrade :)
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I'd go with Sports Direct online one of the two fusion models of Slazenger, plus their softs aren't that bad either.
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Just found about 50 non stickered up bats from msr for less than 40 quid!! Bargain net bats.
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Just found about 50 non stickered up bats from msr for less than 40 quid!! Bargain net bats.
I'd best look again!
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Go down your nearest sports direct and pick up every bat till you find one you like. Cheap option, will give you an idea of your ideal weight for when you inevitably upgrade :)
I think I missed the boat on that as I did go to one and it had all of two bats on display
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Just found about 50 non stickered up bats from msr for less than 40 quid!! Bargain net bats.
Problem is they're all in your weight range, Chris.
Us mere mortals couldn't lift them!
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MSR all the way for cheap net bats, they're surprisingly good too!
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There are 2 B3's on ebay for £50, I'd go for them personally
Alternatively look out for some secondhand bats on here,
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One BIG BIG issue with the MSR net bats is that I've seen 3 or 4 break within a year! I think they've broken in various places, some from shoulder to toe, some at the handle along the width of the bat. This could be down to poor usage, bad balls, lack of preparation, etc etc, but having witnessed so many in a short period is a little concerning! I would recommend either a Sports Direct bargain, or something off the sponsors on here, like a Butterfly grade Aldred or B3 for under £140. I think @Vitas Cricket has some bats on end of season sale, so maybe contact them. It's all entirely down to your budget! Would recommend something other than a dirt cheap MSR though...
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We've got English Willow bats on sale as cheap as about £70
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Wouldn't buy a bat just yet couldn't you borrow one or go into a sports shop pick up what they have and give them a swing how does it feel then hold the bat in your stance with a batting glove on if possible with your top hand only and ask yourself gain how it feels to heavy to light or just right can I stay balanced and control the bat what you are doing is establishing your wieght range and bat profle also where's the middle high or low.
If you can doing so will help you find a bat suitable for you to use prior to purchasing rather than buying a bat and hoping it will suit you.
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Just echoing all the advice here, just find the cheapest English willow bat you can buy - dont buy Kashmir they dont rebound as well which means that the ball doesnt travel that far which also means that your confidence will drop. Like everyone said buy a light bat ( under 2.9 ). You should be looking to spend no more than 50 quid.
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I was the same last season - 46, hadn't played since my teens but was persuaded to play for the local team so that I could play in the same team as my 13 year old son. Picked up a couple of nice second hand bats (a Salix and a B3) on eBay for £35 each.
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I was the same last season - 46, hadn't played since my teens but was persuaded to play for the local team so that I could play in the same team as my 13 year old son. Picked up a couple of nice second hand bats (a Salix and a B3) on eBay for £35 each.
My dad did that back when I took up cricket. Problem was I soon overtook him and played in teams higher pretty much straight away, so only played about 10 games were played together
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Oh yeah - I'm sure that'll happen pretty soon - just going to enjoy it while I can.Think he'll be in the same team as me for a season or two.
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Thanks for all the replies.
I've decided to hold fire until I can get to a shop and try some bats for weight. Then I will go the ebay route so will keep an eye out for something on there.
When I get to the nets, if possible I will try some other peoples bats to compare.
Then once I know what I want I can go and splash some proper cash .... but until then I will stick with the bargain basement approach.
Cheers