Custom Bats Cricket Forum
Equipment => Other Gear => Topic started by: PunterPonting on July 27, 2016, 03:57:42 PM
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Hello all,
Niche question, one for the real cricket badgers. I've got to buy a set of cricket stumps - what is the difference between a set that costs £25 and then something like these bad boys http://www.romida.co.uk/gray-nicolls-wickets-28-ash-stumps-cat-no-001008.html (http://www.romida.co.uk/gray-nicolls-wickets-28-ash-stumps-cat-no-001008.html)
Anyone able to help?
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At a quick glance id assume materials & branding, the ASH stumps appear to be the more expensive, so id guess its a superior material. Also the GN stumps are 30quid more than the romida ones, although they appear identical except for the brand name.
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I know the materials are different (i.e. Ash vs. redwood) but wondered if anyone has any specific experience of why Ash is considered the bst?
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I guess they are all made in India, but then Ash is probably sourced in England? Or are some English made?
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I know the materials are different (i.e. Ash vs. redwood) but wondered if anyone has any specific experience of why Ash is considered the bst?
"Ash’s timber is one of the toughest and a natural shock absorber. The wood can take a hard blow without breaking and so is used where strength and flexibility are needed"
Stole the above from a website
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As above - the cheaper set will be weakened over time if they get hit a lot. But, they're 1/3 the price so..! Regulation size so they should be identical in dimension.