Custom Bats Cricket Forum
Equipment => Bats => Topic started by: dilscoop on April 02, 2016, 11:13:44 AM
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Just Intrigued
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1. Usman Khwaja's bat after "that" leading edge.
2. A Robertsbridge made GN, to compare with the indian made versions which we get in the uk, and the Aus made versions that I have bought from Meulemans.
3. Any H4L, being about the last person on the planet to try them. But one is on its way so won't be on this list for long.
4. CA SM 18 - 7 star.
5. Bradbury - my first custom made bat was made in front of me by Paul when he was working in a barn in Somerset, great bloke, great bat and great experience. Would like another to replace it, since its now in retirement, though would be hard to repeat the first bat.
Just a note that this isn't my list of ultimate bats, as I have had a busy winter, and have some wonderful bats from terrific makers, but these are what I would like now having got said bats over the winter.
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I'm pretty happy with my bats right now so I don't really need any of these but here goes
1) Aldred Spectre
2) Laver and Wood
3) GM Mogul or 6six
4) SS Master
5) New Balance (either the blue and yellow stickers or new UK made one)
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Another Warner kaboom rep
A gray nicolls 50+
A usman Khawaja Grays rep
A h4l custom close to the Warner kaboom
An Affinty persona close to the kaboom rep
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Being a hitter I'm gonna go for five massive bats:
1. Newbery Blitz
2. Aussie GN Warner replica
3. Aussie GN 50+ (when they come out)
4. B3 Crown Pepsi
5. Finally a realistic option: a BB B20 in net grade willow
EDIT: it seems Smilley and I have similar tastes as well as a liking for a ramp
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Another Warner kaboom rep
A gray nicolls 50+
A usman Khawaja Grays rep
A h4l custom close to the Warner kaboom
Me too! :D I missed out on one a few weeks ago. Uzzie bat is in the cards as well; I'd really love to get an H4L replica of Uzzie or Warner.
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warner bats seem popular
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warner bats seem popular
With good reason imo. It is one of the best performing bats I have ever owned, I can't say whether the size is the reason, or more likely they are bloody well made bats, by an exceptional batmaker.
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In no particular order and just for curiosities shake
Warsop Merlin
BB Butterfly
Aldred Butterfly
CA Long blade (that will last)
GN that's coming out soon that looks like a H4L Tempo (mk1)
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Well, my 5 would probably be something like:
H4L Hellfire Pro (I though I liked the Warbird shape, but using a Hellfire has converted me!)
One of Asad's "special" CA bats
A BAS of some description
A full profile SS, maybe a Maximus
GM Six6, I loved my old one and still regret letting it go to a teammate :(
Being a hitter I'm gonna go for five massive bats:
1. Newbery Blitz
2. Aussie GN Warner replica
3. Aussie GN 50+ (when they come out)
4. B3 Crown Pepsi
5. Finally a realistic option: a BB B20 in net grade willow
EDIT: it seems Smilley and I have similar tastes as well as a liking for a ramp
But Benji, you struggled with my 2lb12 NV, the ball kept going past it and hitting the stumps before the bat had come down when I was bowling at you! ;)
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And hence why the video hasn't appeared yet^^^
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Affinity toro
H4L Tempo mk1
Symonds super tucker
DF magnum supreme
Hunts custom made in one of the above profiles or in the profile of a Chase Volante's
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Who says size doesn't matter with you lot!
I have an onset of tennis elbow coming on just thinking about half those bats!
Personally I would like to have... (in no particular order)
Another blank bats bat.
Another Robert pack made bat
A Charlie French bat (he is coming to a local cricket club near me soon)
A b3
A hell4leather bat
Oh and a hunts custom again
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H4L Tempo (Original Shape)
B3 Pepsi
H4L Warbird
Custom Hunts
A long blade but from who is undecided!
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I want a
B3
H4L
Aldred
BAS
Dynadrive
If anyone has any spare I will happily store them for you ;)
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One of Matthew Hayden's
A Zizi
H4L Custom
Warner
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RPC
BB
B3
RS
SS
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I have been fortunate enough to get hold of an Aldred and a couple of B3s since last season so my wish list is.
H4L NV or Tempo MK2 shape
BB
Red ink
A Warner shape by B3 or GN but would have to be a light cleft
Laver and Wood
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H4l custom dolphin profile
Laver sig
Uzi pro
Gm maxi ole
Australia made gn
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Kranzbuler made GN
H4L Custom
Top of the range RPC
Top of the range CA
Top of the range SS
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But Benji, you struggled with my 2lb12 NV, the ball kept going past it and hitting the stumps before the bat had come down when I was bowling at you! ;)
That's because my arms are sticks, and I need to go to the gym!
Also I'm blaming the surface for my lack of timing and your bowling action for putting me off 😛
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Affinity Persona (same shape as the one I've got from Simon but heavier)
Uzi Pro
GN 50+
Hunts Custom from Jake (one on the more expensive low density ones)
BB Hulk
This list could certainly be expanded to include an RPC, SS, Laver, Custom M&H etc etc
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Hunts county
Rob pack
Kippax
White willow
Bradbury
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A b3 small edged Warner
A hell for leather warbird
Gray nics test Ali cook
A RPC custom
The RPC bat with a diamond in it
And finally a laver don bradman shape
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In no specific order:
Paul Aldred
BAS
Rob Pack
H4L Warbird
TON (Full profile)
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Funningly enough NOONE has said GM PLAYERS EDITION
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B&S Scorch
B&S Fireflight
B&S Fireblade
B&S Supreme
GP 274
😝😝😝😝😂😂
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B3
H4L
NB
Dunamis
Focus
All lovely looking bats with brilliant softs to go with them
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gn warner rep
b3 trott profile
Rpc
bb b1
affinity carbine
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Hunts county
Rob pack
Kippax
White willow
Bradbury
This is a very good shout, I saw a post the other week saying that David was going to be making 30 bats and blogging it. Thought I should get in touch and make one of them for my collection. Love seeing pictures of all his carpentry
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Having had (and still owning) custom mades from Hunts, B3, TK, Red Ink and Robertsbridge, and having owned One of just about everything else, I think the ones I've missed are a SCAT custom, a custom GN500 and an affinity. So I don't think I can come up with 5!
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Being a big hitter i like big and heavy bats 2-12 to 3lb range. After getting Aldred and Laver these will be the 5 bats i want
GN 50+
B3 Pepsi
CA SM18 long blade
Kippax Colossus
Kookaburra Ghost
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Warsop Inspire 152
RP Blueroom Bombora
H4L Hattori
Salix SLX
Redback Paradox
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Think I have most of the special bats that would be on my list to be honest.
But no matter how many bats you have, there is always room for 5 more ;)
I guess mine would be the following (probably)
1. Kookaburra Ghost (saw lovely one which felt great last visit to Asad)
2. H4L Custom although unsure of the exact profile at the mo - possibly the NV?
3. Red Ink Custom - The two I have seen were both very decent indeed!
4. Real 'Pro' made GN
5. Blueroom Swell (used to have one which pinged like mad)
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I have tried most brands, Stuart made GN are still my favourite though.
I would like to get my hands on a good Newbery, it will be my next bat from the UK.
I was lucky enough to find a GM players bat at 2.7 last season, will be sniffing around their Aust warehouse again this season hoping to find another, they are exeptional.
Plenty seem to be after the Warner Replicas, they are magic but only if you like heavier bats though, GN have sent us a few more but pretty much all have gone to buyers on a waiting list.
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1. Laver & Wood as long as they give me something that meets my specs.
2. Duncan Fearnley Attack
3. Duncan Fearnley Super Magnum
4. Bradbury Forte Players
5. Slazenger V Series (old version) with a bump on the spine
6. Symonds Super Tusker (got one, won't mind having a few more)
7. Gunn & Moore Maxi with the Gold and Silver stickers (again got one, won't mind having a few more)
8. SG Sunny Legend
9. B&S GP274
10. Want to get a few done according to my specs.
Couldn't stop at 5. Still the list is incomplete but sadly can't afford most now due to other commitments.
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H4L 666 monster
Newbery B52 bomber XL
A big Aldred
Any old Centurion
GN ultimate or powerspot circa 97/98
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Kranzbuhler made GN
Affinity Carbine
GM Mana OLE (Asad had a lovely one in when I saw him last week)
Uzi Pro
B&S
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Who says size doesn't matter with you lot!
I have an onset of tennis elbow coming on just thinking about half those bats!
Personally I would like to have... (in no particular order)
Another blank bats bat.
Another Robert pack made bat
A Charlie French bat (he is coming to a local cricket club near me soon)
A b3
A hell4leather bat
Oh and a hunts custom again
On off the bucket list coming soon 😱😱😱 😆😆
With some sharpie action from Nick Keeley...
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On off the bucket list coming soon 😱😱😱 😆😆
With some sharpie action from Nick Keeley...
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guys listen to Diljit Dosanjh....great singer
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I wouldn't mind giving these bats ago:
1. Gray Nicolls Supernova
2. Gray Nicolls F18
3. Newbury Platinum from @ItsJustCricket
4. New Balance TC1260
5. Adidas Pellara 2016
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Kudos 2
B3 DW2
RK Custom
G&M Purist (circa 2005)
G&M Mana
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B3 Trott Crown
GN DW Kaboom Players version
Red Ink 'Super Tusker'
H4L Custom (Warbird shape)
GM Mana
I don't mind what grade willow they come in but being something I would like I'd rather they look better than average i.e. minimum of 7 grains.
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1: Affinity Toro
2: Obligatory GN Kaboom
3: B3 Trott
4: GN Legend
5: Another H4L maybe a Hattori
Chances of getting Numbers 1,2 or 4 very slim haha
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I've already posted five, but I've got some more...
Chase FLC
Hawk 900xb players
Redback Allegiance
Rob Pack Heritage
Kippax Pureblade
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I think the title of the post needs to include (apart from Scat and DW Kaboom)
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I will take custom - one each from :)
B3
H4L
Affinity
Redink
Aldred
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1. Laver & Wood Reserve
2. BAS (Older full Shape) Blaster
3. Rob Pack Custom
4. Blank Bats Hulk Profile
5. Bradbury Professional
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I have been fortunate enough to get hold of an Aldred and a couple of B3s since last season so my wish list is.
H4L NV or Tempo MK2 shape
BB
Red ink
A Warner shape by B3 or GN but would have to be a light cleft
Laver and Wood
+ Newbery Kudos2
Updating mine after recent purchase
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No order
Laver - not sure which one
H4L
B3 DIY ...where did that idea go?
Blank Bat
BDM
Likelihood .5%
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Kippax Pureblade
GP274
Affinity Carbine
Newbery Merlin
Hunts Insignia
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I won't go by brands or models.
I want the personal bats of these players being played in test and/or ODI games
Virat Kohli
Usman Khawaja
Warner
Rohit Sharma
and of course, Sachin Tendulkar
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A huge amount of requests are the same bat in a sense that same maker or company just different stickers. Seems Salix seems to have fallen off a lot of peoples lists although in my opinion best bat maker in UK and top 3 in his field.
I would go with
Chris King Made GN select
TK SPS grade kudos (had the first ever kudos and sold it still don't know why I did)
GM players edition Icon F2
RPC Custom (can't believe with all iv owned never an RPC)
Affinity carbine
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A huge amount of requests are the same bat in a sense that same maker or company just different stickers. Seems Salix seems to have fallen off a lot of peoples lists although in my opinion best bat maker in UK and top 3 in his field.
I agree! The only reason I didn't have a Salix on my list is because my Salix Pod was my main match bat last season and needs a refurb but will only take it to AK. Plus have an AJK bat too - both are ridiculously good!
I really need to take a trip to Kent for a long day and visit both Salix and H4L!!! That's a trip worth taking for sure!
If I do that then I will take my proper DSLR camera as phone photos will NOT do those visits enough justice ;)
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Crossed quite a few off my list but wouldn't mind
1. Custom Hunts as remember how good my old crown was
2. Red ink as heard good things and tried most forum brands
3. salix if I could afford it
4. Hawk again heard good things but never owned one
5. Kicking horse but they are very rare
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Another Warner kaboom rep
A gray nicolls 50+
A usman Khawaja Grays rep
A h4l custom close to the Warner kaboom
An Affinty persona close to the kaboom rep
1 down!
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1 down!
H4L Custom?
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I agree! The only reason I didn't have a Salix on my list is because my Salix Pod was my main match bat last season and needs a refurb but will only take it to AK. Plus have an AJK bat too - both are ridiculously good!
I really need to take a trip to Kent for a long day and visit both Salix and H4L!!! That's a trip worth taking for sure!
If I do that then I will take my proper DSLR camera as phone photos will NOT do those visits enough justice ;)
Why don't you sell it to me, and let this bat breathe in the vast atmosphere of United States?
You can then buy a new one from your wish list. :)
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H4L Custom?
Yep.
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Why don't you sell it to me, and let this bat breathe in the vast atmosphere of United States?
You can then buy a new one from your wish list. :)
Could never sell the Salix as it's perfect for me to use.
Haven't used the AJK a lot although it is pretty amazing too. Everyone who taps the AJK up loves it but I haven't got around to using it in anger!
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Could never sell the Salix as it's perfect for me to use.
Haven't used the AJK a lot although it is pretty amazing too. Everyone who taps the AJK up loves it but I haven't got around to using it in anger!
Love my AJK and like you it needs some TLC and been meaning to go and see Andrew and Vicky for ages so it's a good reason to pop down. Maybe we can arrange a little visit at some point @petehosk
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I think May could be the Month but depends how busy the main man is!
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Could never sell the Salix as it's perfect for me to use.
Haven't used the AJK a lot although it is pretty amazing too. Everyone who taps the AJK up loves it but I haven't got around to using it in anger!
Yeah I know.
I tried anyway :)
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The AJK's are £525 in Barringtons!!
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The AJK's are £525 in Barringtons!!
Yes - they are specials and they go like a train!
The AJK is made from the top couple of percent of the clefts that Salix have, so it has to be good!
£525 is a lot to part with but seems to be the norm for top of the range bats these days!
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B3
H4L
Chirs Gayle Spartan
Puma
Bulldog
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1) BB
2) Phantom Dark Edition
3) SS Ton reserve
4) Custom H4L
5) Woodstock
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Laver and wood - will think about which one.
Callen "Woof" custom
D&P Hybrid
Kippax Sancta Grail
RNS custom
There is an underlying pattern to this selection, I'll let you all figure out what it is :)
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H4L Custom
B3 Crown
Salix AJK
Newbery Kudos 2
GN Kaboom
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In no particular order and just for curiosities shake
Warsop Merlin
BB Butterfly
Aldred Butterfly
CA Long blade (that will last)
GN that's coming out soon that looks like a H4L Tempo (mk1)
In the top ten was a LB Hellfire. Matt had a nice one with a Warbird handle. How could I resist.
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With some recent acquisitions now I have 3 of the five mentioned below.
H4L
BB
B3
RPC
SS
Bonus
Salix.