Custom Bats Cricket Forum
Companies => Custom companies => Topic started by: The Cricket Boutique on May 16, 2016, 12:43:08 PM
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Hello.
I have decided to do away with my Redwood 'The Maker' Limited edition bat and have narrowed my search down to the following to replace it:
Charlie French - Fury
Aldred - Silver Sovereign (Grade 2)
Red Ink - Sirius X1
They are all in a similar price bracket and I like the pick-up of all of them but just can't make my mind up.
What are your experiences of these companies and if you were going to choose what would you go for?
Cheers
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All nice looking bats, all I will say is if you decide to go with the Aldred Sov be very certain about what weight you would want, not pickup but weight, that is of course if that is important to you.
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I have them all to hand and they all pick up well. The Aldred is slightly heavier than I would normally use but still picks up well. They all ping really well too (The Red Ink is already knocked in).
Decisions, Decisions!
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Red Ink for me! My Custom X* is a cracking blade!
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I have never had a Red ink so cannot comment on them. As for the other 2, they are both excellent, quite different feeling, and different handle shapes, but both fantastic bats, don't think you will go wrong with either...
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The more I pick them all up and look at them the harder it is to choose.
I think I may have to do rock, paper, scissors to decide ;)
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More than welcome to pass your Redwood onto me mate haha I really like the Red Inks this year, cracking sticks coming out from them.
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@Sivlar13 (not sure if I can put this) but the Redwood bat, a pair of players pads and players gloves are all on sale on Gumtree.
I do agree about the Red Inks though, they are really nice!
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No experience to speak of with CF, but I have a Silver Sovereign and a Red Ink custom X1, both are lovely bats! Bought them at around the same time, the Red Ink has been scandalously underused due to how much I like the Aldred (Aldred was second hand off here so went straight out with it, which helped). Not sure I'd custom order an Aldred at the moment but if it's ready made and you like it then all is good, seriously high performing bats. John at Red Ink also makes a beautiful stick, either will serve you very well I'm sure. Best to buy both ;)
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Can't believe you are not considering the Jedi 'Astramax' as well. The bat of choice for the jobbing plasterer!
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@FattusCattus nope, I have decided against a Jedi just for one reason or another.
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Hello.
I have decided to do away with my Redwood 'The Maker' Limited edition bat and have narrowed my search down to the following to replace it:
Charlie French - Fury
Aldred - Silver Sovereign (Grade 2)
Red Ink - Sirius X1
They are all in a similar price bracket and I like the pick-up of all of them but just can't make my mind up.
What are your experiences of these companies and if you were going to choose what would you go for?
Cheers
If only there was a shop that sold specialist bats like these. A boutique if you like.
You might be able to get some free promotion if you mentioned them here also.
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@Jaffa Im not here to do anything like that. Just to ask opinion as someone who plays cricket, from others that also play.
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Buy all three job done 😄
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I may have to stretch to 2 at this rate. :D
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Charlie French - Fury
Aldred - Silver Sovereign (Grade 2)
Red Ink - Sirius X1
I would go Red Ink...why?
I have had/used CF and Aldred - both of whom make quality bats.
But I have never had a Red Ink. Therefore simple choice for an enquiring mind ;)
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Some good logic there @petehosk A couple of the lads at my club have got CF and Aldred bats so maybe the Red Ink route, to get the full set is the way to go.
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Buy all three job done 😄
In true CBF style aha
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I would go Red Ink...why?
I have had/used CF and Aldred - both of whom make quality bats.
But I have never had a Red Ink. Therefore simple choice for an enquiring mind ;)
About time that changed isn't it mr hosk? Be a shame to not have a Red Ink in that vast collect of yours
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I would highly recommend Aldred Silver sovereign.. Haven't used the other 2 so cant speak about their quality & performance.
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Would recommend a Red Ink, I've got an X2 and it is a gun!
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Red Ink, every day of the week
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More than welcome to pass your Redwood onto me mate haha I really like the Red Inks this year, cracking sticks coming out from them.
Aren't we due for some reviews and (lots of) photos?
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Hello.
I have decided to do away with my Redwood 'The Maker' Limited edition bat and have narrowed my search down to the following to replace it:
Charlie French - Fury
Aldred - Silver Sovereign (Grade 2)
Red Ink - Sirius X1
They are all in a similar price bracket and I like the pick-up of all of them but just can't make my mind up.
What are your experiences of these companies and if you were going to choose what would you go for?
Cheers
What's your connection with TCB the online bat seller?
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I have had at least one of each of these. All were worth the money.
Aldred was the best finished bat
Red Ink was the best shape for me, and the best customer service
CF was the best pressed bat, and once it was knocked in, it went like a rocket.
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@well past my peak I will be 100% honest. I am the online seller however I am asking for public opinion on here.
Its always good to find out everyones prior experience with bats before choosing one (or more) for yourself.
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@well past my peak I will be 100% honest. I am the online seller however I am asking for public opinion on here.
Its always good to find out everyones prior experience with bats before choosing one (or more) for yourself.
cool, I like your business format. Would work really well in Aus
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@well past my peak Thanks for the compliment.