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Equipment => Your Kit => Topic started by: WalkingWicket37 on October 29, 2016, 05:29:06 PM
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As it's nearly November, and we are no doubt thinking about winter nets, it's around that time of year that kit for 2017 season starts to take shape.
My gear is almost sorted, so I snapped a couple of pictures while I was sorting my bag for a net tomorrow.
Knowing me I'm likely to change my mind, so my intention is to use this for 2017:
Hunts County Aura Wheelie bag
Hunts County Aura batting pads
Hunts County Aura batting gloves
Hunts County Triumph batting glovess
Aero P1 Arm Guard (badge removed)
Aero P1 V6.0 thigh pads
Aero Box
Masuri Elite Titanium with Stem Guard*
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And bats:
Hunts County Aura 700
Hunts County Turbo Revolution 900
Hunts County Aura 650
Hunts County Triumph
Hunts County Reflex (refubed by Hunts as an Aura 1000)
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And so it begins 😀👌
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Apart from that lovely bat you kindly allowed me to purchase from you, I've nowt sorted
I must admit, the 50/50 softs look mega and are a definite
And wishing to be a full kit wan@er again, I will also have to buy a bat,(I want one of those clefts that shall not be named tho 😈)
And a new duffle if possible as Jnr Jnr monkey has trashed my lovely Uzi duffle
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Here are my bats. Can't be bothered to get the rest of the kit out but will keep my Affinity gloves as no. 1 Puma Karbon's the no. 2.
Still using my B&S LE pads though will look to get some lightweight ones perhaps 2nd hand GM rsb's.
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From left to right
Bulldog spirit. Bought from fattestcattus I think. Picks up lovely and hit good runs in friendly t20's with it.. 2lb 8oz
Homemade laminate Easton something and Salix the edge 2lb7oz
Gun oblivion originally long handle but cut down to SH due to toe damage. Very low middle now. about 2lb9oz
Aldred supreme butterfly. High middle, picks up well, got me playing the pull shot again. Very responsive. 2lb12oz
H4l NV grade 2 - match bat 2lb 10oz. Sublime
Affinity carbine sport - reserve bat/next seasons match bat. Very good long middle. Hit some big 6's last season. 2lb11oz
H4l devil in the shape of a Newbury mjolnir. 2lb7oz best shaped handle ever
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Changed my mind.
Bags
Ton elite - great bulk storage
Mongoose duffle - this was not designed by a cricketer. Shame, love the colour
2 x Slazenger v series duffle. Love these, perfect for me.
Gloves all youth rt hand
Affinity - got from vitas. The mutt's nuts. But a white cuff is no good as it gets mucky
Puma karbon 4000
Puma comething else
2 x Salix pod arma
Pads B&S LE - can't criticise these.
A sidearm club and sidearm pro. These are worth their weight in gold. Particularly if you have no cartilage in your kness and suffer from arthritis.
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Shall we have a sweepstake on how many brand changes @WalkingWicket37 has before April??
I'll say 3
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Shall we have a sweepstake on how many brand changes @WalkingWicket37 has before April??
I'll say 3
I'm thinking only 2 actually - Probably the new GM range and the new H4L Fifty50 ranges I think
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Shall we have a sweepstake on how many brand changes @WalkingWicket37 has before April??
I'll say 3
Is that 3 including the hunts kit or another 3 on top? ;)
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Is that 3 including the hunts kit or another 3 on top? ;)
On top! Lol
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Haha, I'll go one change then! It'd cost a fortune and take ages to change 3 times, saying that Cam has probably sourced all of his next set of kit on eBay subconsciously!
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@WalkingWicket37 - Hunts county kit looks good !
@Gurujames - Nice collection of SS & Slaz ...
Sorting up my kit for this year. Once i get my bats, i will start posting photos ....
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Narrowing down the bats for 2017 is tough...
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retired
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Narrowing down the bats for 2017 is tough...
Got any more pictures of the blank in the middle and the Batas?
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Here you go @Woodyspin
Batas http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=38461.msg613591#msg613591 (http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=38461.msg613591#msg613591)
Blank
http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=32493.msg650618#msg650618 (http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=32493.msg650618#msg650618)
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So I was sorting my kit out ahead of winter nets
Having owned every imaginable brand at some stage or another I have had a proper eBay sort out over the winter & sold off the stuff I don't use.
I plan on running 2 kit bags - the coffin & the standup duffle. One will live down the ground I expect.
Bats
Red - 2.9 a Spartan of unknown heritage from M&H as a refurb for £85 - sensational middle
Blue - Blankbat B Oz 2.10 lovely bat really high middle £160 from IJC
White - Custom from a friend 2.10 £150 - yet to be used in anger but feels great as I knock it in
Pads
2 x unbranded X1 pads from online stockist/eBay £45 in total
Gloves
2 x RS Plain white with pittards from cricket shed/eBay £60 in total
Helmets
1 x County had forever 1 x C&D had ages too (neither expensive)
County coffin must be 20 years old & still love it
Duck & Run duffle £25 in sale and a belter
Single thigh pad (big son has swiped my other one) as I've never really mastered "strippers"
Gray Nics pimples for batting £25 from IJC
Puma Spikes for bowling had for ages
Various club caps - the snapback is my 12 year olds
Lurking in the corner my M&H pads & gloves that I haven't yet shifted but will likely end up in a net bag.
The strategy is really plain kit so any bat will go with them & as I'm over 40 less is more in branding & colour
Finally I'm a fan of a bargain - there's something about getting a great bit of kit cheap when some local stores flog inferior stuff for a fortune to the unsuspecting
Be gentle - I'm new at this
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Nice selection, my kit is subject to change depending on what tickles my fancy from the 1st batch of Eite Editions arriving early next week 😁
Will be using the sample Softs in nets once they have been used for photography and helmet, bag and spikes + Foxy thigh guards will be the same as last year.
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Pads
2 x unbranded X1 pads from online stockist/eBay £45 in total
How are these pads? I was thinking of buying them
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How are these pads? I was thinking of buying them
Very impressed with the pads
Firstly they are not small (which was a worry) I am 6ft and the fit really well. I have used them at indoor nets and they are easily as good as any branded purchase, and attract a surprising amount of questions from those that would prefer plain kit.
Secondly I paid slightly more from OLS for X1 over Test for the added padding at ankle/shin - the quality of the pad has really pleasantly surprised me for the money
Finally they appear to be IDENTICAL pads to those at twice or three times the price once they have been branded, check out SF Sapphire to name but one.
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Very similar to last year for me. A splurge of orange and blue SG hilite softs (I have spare set of the pads in the garage), lovely blank bats plus some blank bats gloves, my bonkers masuri lid and the spikes...
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No kit bag, @Buzz?
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I thought I had one, but it was lost in my kids' kitchen
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I recognise some of them spikes @Buzz 🤔
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Gone totally against the unwritten forum rules
And gone for just 1 of everything
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Stunning!!
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Lovey looking kit 👌
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At the moment I've got the following ready for the 2017 season:
-Kookaburra Blaze bat 2. 9
-Kookaburra Blaze gloves
-Kookaburra Blaze pads
-Aero P1 V6.0 thigh pads
-Standard shape box
-Masuri Vision Series Elite Titanium with Stem Guard
-Adidas Adipower Vectors 2015, 2016 and 2017 colour ways
-Kookaburra Pro D1 duffle with Pro 150 holdall
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At the moment I've got the following ready for the 2017 season:
-Kookaburra Blaze bat 2. 9
-Kookaburra Blaze gloves
-Kookaburra Blaze pads
-Aero P1 V6.0 thigh pads
-Standard shape box
-Masuri Vision Series Elite Titanium with Stem Guard
-Adidas Adipower Vectors 2015, 2016 and 2017 colour ways
-Kookaburra Pro D1 duffle with Pro 150 holdall
None of which exist without photos!! ;)
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None of which exist without photos!! ;)
I'm sorting my bag out in the next couple of days so I will try to upload some this week :)
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That RPC kit looks class.
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My match kit for 2017
Still need to sort some coloured batting pads
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Those Merlin pads 😍😍😍
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Those Merlin pads 😍😍😍
Guess who's now furiously googling 'merlin pads'..... 😂
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Just brought some GN sunglasses now have 6 pair
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My assortment of kit! Shame my knee op will rule me out all season :(
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@19reading87 I've got 2 pairs of the pads and the gloves.. they are superb
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@GeorgeB93 I love that flare!
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@GeorgeB93 I love that flare!
@wayward_hayward and I discussed it a while back and he reckons it's a purist! Either way, it's a beast of a bat!
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@GeorgeB93 - gutted to hear you're out for the season mate
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@GeorgeB93 - gutted to hear you're out for the season mate
I've been waiting for this operation for nearly around a year so can't complain to much
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I've been waiting for this operation for nearly around a year so can't complain to much
Ligament reconstruction @GeorgeB93 ?
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Ligament reconstruction @GeorgeB93 ?
Yes chap! Screwed it playing football and then decided to try and play again 6 months later. Did it all over again! Any recovery work I had done straight out the window
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Yes chap! Screwed it playing football and then decided to try and play again 6 months later. Did it all over again! Any recovery work I had done straight out the window
Feel your pain I had double ligament repair / reconstruction the back end of September so am in the middle of rehab at the moment. Like you this seasons probably too much of a stretch for me (I'm not looking forward to the end of April and being on the other side of the boundary rope).
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Having had both knees reconstructed it's a frustrating period having to do the rehab and Physio. Had to pack in football at the ripe old age of 22 as a result as it took me a week to recover from a 90 min game.
Surgery techniques have prob moved forward now along with recovery times tho so fingers crossed for a speedy recovery.
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I've been waiting for this operation for nearly around a year so can't complain to much
Medically, you are f**ked mate. Still a better batsman than me with 1 knee.
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@GeorgeB93 what are the blank pads and gloves mate?
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Having had both knees reconstructed it's a frustrating period having to do the rehab and Physio. Had to pack in football at the ripe old age of 22 as a result as it took me a week to recover from a 90 min game.
Surgery techniques have prob moved forward now along with recovery times tho so fingers crossed for a speedy recovery.
Hopefully, if I commit properly to rehab and physio, I can potentially make a return to football. Take things as they come I suppose!
Feel your pain I had double ligament repair / reconstruction the back end of September so am in the middle of rehab at the moment. Like you this seasons probably too much of a stretch for me (I'm not looking forward to the end of April and being on the other side of the boundary rope).
Spent the good part of the entire last season behind the rope. Fortunately I had coaching duties to fall back on which satisfied my craving for the game!
@GeorgeB93 what are the blank pads and gloves mate?
Got them off online stockist, £12 a set on the gloves and £17 on the pads. Labelled up as 'test quality'. Not as good as GP247 softs but would highly recommend if you wanted cheap gloves and pads!
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Proper match kit...
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I have been having a big clear out of gear ahead of this season, and will be selling more over the next few weeks. This is because I need to raise funds for two reasons, firstly that I am starting teacher training in September and secondly I am saving up to hopefully play in the u24 Ultimate World Championships with GB in Jan 2018 (in Perth, Aus hence already saving).
My kit is largely the same as it was from halfway through last season, and I will source pictures soon.
Bats:
B3 Bespoke 3 Stripe - shape 19, semi oval handle, 2lb8 undressed and 2lb9 dressed - probably the best bat I have ever used.
Blueroom Bombora bought on here, though that may be moved on despite being absolutely fantastic. 2lb8oz gun.
Icon Signature bought last season at Romida Hemel. Not a looker but huge and pings. Only 2lb10oz so light enough for me to use.
GM Flare Original - much more traditional than the others, 2lb9 and just a lovely piece of willow that feels great.
Pads, gloves, thigh pads, bags, keeping kit are all Legget and Coe Prophecy. Nice kit, though showing some wear after a seasons hard use.
Helmet has changed from being a Masuri Vision Test Ti to a Shrey Masterclass Air Ti with NekTek. Much lighter and feels more comfy.
Spikes are now Asics in blue to match my other kit, bought in the end of season sales along with the lid.
I've been pretty badly injured over Xmas (tore my left anterior talofibular ligament and in the process trapped an interior ankle ligament in my ankle joint) but have been able to bowl a reasonable amount. Batted for the first time today and I don't think I've ever hit a ball so hard! S&C programme for GB must be working wonders! Hopefully fully fit soon and able to properly push myself with the leggies and variants ahead of the season.
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In true CBF style, I decided that lugging my match kit to training every week was a bit unnecessary.
The obvious resolution to this problem was to get a 2nd set of kit for training!
All of my Hunts County gear for the season has now arrived, so I got the camera and snapped a few quick pictures tonight.
First up my net kit.
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Hunts County Triumph Duffle Bag
Hunts County Revolution Batting pads
Hunts County Aura Batting Gloves
Hunts County Triumph Batting Gloves
Moonwalk Thigh Pad Set
Aero P1 Arm Guard
Aero Box
Masri Vision Series Elite Titanium with Stem Guard
Gunn & Moore Maestro Shoes (side logo removed and tongue whited out)
And now for my match kit
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Hunts County Aura Wheelie Bag
Hunts County Aura Batting Pads
Hunts County Revolution Batting Gloves
Hunts County Aura Batting Gloves
Aero P2 Stripper Thigh Pad Set
Aero Box
Masuri Original Series 2 Titanium with Stem Guard
Asics Gel Gully 3 Shoes
And last but not least...
The willow
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From left to right:
Hunts County Triumph
Hunts County Butterfly Custom (Aura 1000 stickers)
Hunts County Reflex (refurbished as an Aura 1000)
Hunts County Aura 650 (2016 stickers)
Hunts County Turbo Revolution 900
Hunts County Aura 700 (2016 stickers)
Hunts County G1 Custom (Aura 1000 stickers)
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Good to see your sponsor looking after u @WalkingWicket37 👍
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just sorting my kit out-- think I have gone overboard this winter.....
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How often do you need a change of gloves in a net Cam? ;)
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How often do you need a change of gloves in a net Cam? ;)
It depends which bat I use as to which pair f gloves I wear... :-[
I've realised I have serious issues! 2nd brand kit bag pictures to hopefully be posted next weekend!
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It depends which bat I use as to which pair f gloves I wear... :-[
Of course, silly me! 🙈🙈🙈
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Well, as of today my 2017 kit is complete (probably!). So without further ado, here's the match only gear:
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GN Predator bag
Bradbury players softs - too classy, hopefully I'll lull some oppositions into a false sense of respect walking out with these on!
P2 Strippers
Puma SE backup gloves
Red Ink keeping gloves for the odd occasion I keep in friendlies, suspect these won't get much use this year. Matching pads are lurking about somewhere.
Just realised I haven't included lid and spikes, but Masuri Test ti and Asics 210no
and the willow, these are the few most likely to get used frequently. All sourced through the forum, all crackers!
H4L NV - 2.12.5
GN Nemesis - 2.12.5 and likely to be first choice, I like the others but when this is available to use it's so hard to walk out to bat with anything else.
Red Ink custom LB - 2.11.2
Aldred Silver Sovreign - 2.11
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Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm Nemesis!!
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@edge what are those red marks on your bats?
I don't think I've seen anything like that posted on here in a long time! ;)
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We see alot of those from people that claim to score runs... is that a thing?
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Nail polish removal pads 99p in Superdrug - nobody likes a show off ;-)
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We see alot of those from people that claim to score runs... is that a thing?
Who told you about them then? ;)
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@edge what are those red marks on your bats?
I don't think I've seen anything like that posted on here in a long time! ;)
Oh those? Just from nets, wouldn't do anything so vulgar as score any runs with my bats!
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You hit the ball in nets? What witchcraft is this???
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Match Kit
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and potential all in for sale kit
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if I do sell it will be a all in I think...
ps it not a real kaboom
Halestorm is a superb cricket bat
keeping kit and stuff not in picture bags I have the junior pred and new balance duffles.
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Is the mini pink guitar for rainy days in the changing rooms?
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Some more pics of that XP80 are needed @procricket . Looks a beauty!
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Cracking looking kit that dave
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Think I'm done collecting kit for this season
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@Bwcc nice kudos. Do you know what the pressing trick is that allegedly makes such a difference?
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I think that's all marketing smoke and mirrors @Alvaro
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I think that's all marketing smoke and mirrors @Alvaro
Oh complete horse. If it was that different why not press all their bats that way. It was the first sign the brand was going south imo...
:)
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@procricket not seen an ace for a number of years Dave, bit of nostalgia
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exactly @Alvaro if you can make better pressed bats make all your bats better pressed
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Just noticed the grains on that ace @Ams4287 that looks stunning
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the ace is a original pro bat
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the ace is a original pro bat
Get it on eBay mate, will be worth a fortune!
You've got some stunning bats mate - first dibs of you decide to sell any....
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I'm going to going to strip the kaboom so it in original condition as it a aoc bat from last year...
think I stick a decent reserve on the lot @e4sby
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I'm sure there would be a few takers for the ace bat.
Managed to pick up some slaz gloves off flea bay
That's me done now, as long as jnr brings my bats back in one piece
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aye no machine I don't think dan...
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This is my kit for the 2017 season I got all of the Gray-Nicolls kit this year and they will be used as my match softs the three bats will be used in nets and the legend will more then likely be my match bat for the season, all I need now is a white grip for it. The other pads and gloves will be used in the nets and as a spare set of kit, although the OLS gloves may be used in games If I want to use split finger gloves.
Here are the pictures.
(http://i1243.photobucket.com/albums/gg551/laurencepickin/IMG_9902_zpshb1ookbc.jpg) (http://s1243.photobucket.com/user/laurencepickin/media/IMG_9902_zpshb1ookbc.jpg.html)
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Kit
Bats- Ian bell bat from hawk
X2 Hawk XB900, Refurbished and plain
Pads- Gray-Nicolls Legend pads 2017
Hawk XB900 2016
Gloves- X2 Gray-Nicolls Prestige 2017
X2 Online stockist plain 2016
Hawk XB900 2016
Helmet- Masuri VS Test Titanium with yellow stemguard
Arytek steel Grille Helmet
Bag- Gray-Nicolls supernova duffle
Spikes- New Balance CK10
Others- Aero P2 Strippers
Gray-Nicolls Arm Guard
Hawk box
Assorted brand batting inners
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@laurencepickin awesome kit mate. How much did you pay for those hawk pads? They look stunning and well protected.
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Incase I decide I fancy a change away from Hunts at any stage...
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb450/CPye061194/20170311_180731_zpsfnjmw1ie.jpg) (http://s1206.photobucket.com/user/CPye061194/media/20170311_180731_zpsfnjmw1ie.jpg.html)
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That looks way bet than your hunts kit Cam...!
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That looks way bet than your hunts lit Cam...!
Have you been drinking? ;)
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@laurencepickin are you local to hawk?
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@laurencepickin awesome kit mate. How much did you pay for those hawk pads? They look stunning and well protected.
@KW9221 Paid about £65 I think mate but ive seen them one sale for £55 before, they're great pads looks and protection wise and are great value for money.
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@laurencepickin are you local to hawk?
@19reading87 Yes I am quite local its about a 30-45 minute drive from where I am.
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@19reading87 Yes I am quite local its about a 30-45 minute drive from where I am.
Are you Warwickshire or the other way?
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Are you Warwickshire or the other way?
The other way.
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Just one addition Aldred Spectre Flea Bay
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Bats for now....other kit once decided ;) Also lucky enough to know nick and tim a bit
(http://i1070.photobucket.com/albums/u486/devlin004/For%20sale/new/7734DA00-C0E2-4464-86A7-E946E79AF9E6_zpsisqegvrd.jpg) (http://s1070.photobucket.com/user/devlin004/media/For%20sale/new/7734DA00-C0E2-4464-86A7-E946E79AF9E6_zpsisqegvrd.jpg.html)
Shapes are not necessarily thruxtons etc, just preferred stickers
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Did you colour that scuff sheet in? ???
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Did you colour that scuff sheet in? ???
Guess youve worked out which one is my favourite @WalkingWicket37 :D Been fixed a few times but still holds 1st place
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Are they all TK made, some unusual looking shoulders in amongst them?
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Are they all TK made, some unusual looking shoulders in amongst them?
I was thinking the same.
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Are they all TK made, some unusual looking shoulders in amongst them?
All from the brothers themselves, tend to deal mostly with Nick. Majority most likely off the CNC machine
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Great collection there thedevil, the merlin stickers are really started to grow on me the more I see them around
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All from the brothers themselves, tend to deal mostly with Nick. Majority most likely off the CNC machine
Wonder if they have different styles of shoulder finishing each.
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Always wanted the Thruxton. Those bats look beautiful.
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Wonder if they have different styles of shoulder finishing each.
Yeah never really paid that much attention to it. Having looked at them now some of my older ones are different to my more recent ones
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Always wanted the Thruxton. Those bats look beautiful.
By far my favourite stickers ever from newbery. Subtle bit of flashness with the racing flags but not over the top. Between those and the classic grizzly stickers
Great collection there thedevil, the merlin stickers are really started to grow on me the more I see them around
Yeah picked up these by chance by popping into hove, and they interestingly let me purchase the stickers for £15(2 sets) after i mentioned the old ones they were selling online, whch i was surprised by given they are continuing the range
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(http://i766.photobucket.com/albums/xx307/19reading87/BB4879A0-C93F-4874-9FA7-B1A283C2B841.jpg) (http://s766.photobucket.com/user/19reading87/media/BB4879A0-C93F-4874-9FA7-B1A283C2B841.jpg.html)
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Nice @19reading87 - what are the speckles for the Uzi bat? Is it an impossibly light wand.
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Nice @19reading87 - what are the speckles for the Uzi bat? Is it an impossibly light wand.
37 mm edge, 65 mm spine. Currently weighs 2.10 but just need to add a scuff sheet
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Here is my kit for 2017. In the process of acquiring another long blade RS.
SS Master 9000 long blade, 42mm edge, 66 spine 2.10 was my match bat last year and is currently on a ventilator. It performed exceptionally well.
SS Reserve Edition SH, It hasn't seen as much use yet. Ignore the white tape, it'll come out. Not sure what i was thinking.
B3 crown, actual Shan Masood bat that Streaky sold off through his Facebook offering last year. Ok bat. I am just not getting along with it. Maybe a bit too light. Was sold off at 2.10 but ended up being 2.8.
RS pro SH, this is a gift for a friend. Unreal ping
RS pro LB, 40mm edge, 65 spine, no concaving, 2.10. This will be my match bat this year. Looking forward to using it.
(http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b520/mowglee123/2017%20gear_zpsqhxsbija.jpg) (http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/mowglee123/media/2017%20gear_zpsqhxsbija.jpg.html)
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@Mowglee123 nice collection mate. I like your bat collection.
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Love your collection mate, I have the TON reserve bat as well same stickers also, but not getting used to it. Probably will sell it
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Ss Master looks like it's had some use. Bats look lovely the reserves grains are very prominent!
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RS pro SH, this is a gift for a friend. Unreal ping
Can I be your friend too?
We might have to have a chat about blue pads and green gloves though. It's making me feel ill.
SS Reserve looks like a beast. Lovely graynes. That's the one you should gift me ;)
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@DorsetDan The handle feels really good. It is thickish semi oval at the bottom and round at the top. I usually put two grips on all my SS bats, but will stick with the one grip on RS. Robinsons quality is really top notch.
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@GoodLeave Why not.. Absolutely ;)
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@GoodLeave good point about the mismatch in colors. I do have a blue BAS players gloves as well that I plan to use. Also, in the process of getting a RS Robinsons all white glove (clearly becoming their biggest of fans. Even their scuff sheet is top notch). Will use the Kookaburra for nets only. Thanks :)
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@DorsetDan yes it is mid to low middle. I am not sure exactly how much higher the middle. Will measure and can post back if needed.
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I still have to get my gear into (the same) place. In the meantime here's a photo or two.
The theme was I needed 2 of everything. High and low(ish) middle plus T20 bats with their wet weather spares.
The pink gripped bat is the AOC test bat made by Hunts and is going very well. Turbo profile. The Vortex is the spare.
High middle bat on it's way from Hunts (Matt hybrid profile) while the Aura is the spare.
And the silver gripped one is a LB H4L Hellfire is spare for just in case something happens to the AOC Hunts.
I was fixated that I needed T20 bats so along came the Mongoose and the Uzi. Good as they are I can't see myself going to the middle with one of these so they're surplus.
The GM is promised to a team-mate. The SAF is a bit of an enigma to me. Well made but the face is too round for me and it's out of vogue. CA was my match bat but toe is cracked and needs repair. The one of the left is just an old school LH Slaz (V800?). Just wanted a cheap 'old' profile LH to see what they're about.
Pads - Puma Iridium Flex and Kook Pro's
Gloves - Ayrteks, M&H Black sausage and Kook Pro's
Thigh pads - Foxes, Remfrys and Mongoose.
Fielding pads - Foxes
Helmets - Albion 98 and Club Pro
Bags - GN Supanova, Newbery tour and Adidas players duffle.
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@Mowglee123 stunning bat collection!
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Helmets - Albion 98 and Club Pro
Finally an albion helmet :D, seeing one after a long time ...
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@Mowglee123 - Master 9000 seems to have taken a lot of brunt. How long have you been using this bat? Some of my friends have had broken handle issues with this model. Wondering what is your experience ...
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@sanredrose I got only one season out of it unfortunately, about 550 to 600 runs. I am a hard hitter, so that doesn't help. However, I agree with others that SS bats are relatively drier, but perform really well. Regarding the handle, it has been ok. This was a custom bat made by jatin sareen, and I think he put these stickers since this model had just been launched. I didn't pay for this bat :)
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@DorsetDan only one bat? :o I thought you should always carry minimum of 2 bats with you at all time.
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@DorsetDan is it good enough to be your bat this year?
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Had my kit out this evening so thought i'd throw some photos up. Bit of a Saturday night puzzle at the end too.
Nothing new for the 2017 season unfortunately. Should have some more cash towards the end of the season so i'm eagerly awaiting the EOS sales so i can fulfil my destiny of becoming Kook Surge FKW. For now i'll have to be happy with Puma FKW.
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The Kit:
Bats:
Puma EvoSpeed 1SE 2015 - Match Bat
Puma EvoSpeed 4 - Net Bat
Pads:
Puma EvoPower 1SE 2015
Gloves:
Puma EvoSpeed 1SE 2015
Helmet:
Shrey Masterclass Air Steel 2015, With NeckGuard 1.0 - Build quality on mine is excellent. Go figure.
Thigh Pads:
Aero P1 V6.0 Strippers
Boots:
Puma EvoSpeed 2015
Extra:
Millions of Puma Inners (Serious FKW territory)
Aero P1 Arm Guard (Never used, never seen a ball bounce over hip height in Sheffield)
Aero Abdo-Guard, With briefs not pictured
Box of Balls - New Dukes, for when i fancy an evening of swinging. Use a potato for my usual filthy Offies.
Bag:
GM Original Duffle 2016
Now. The Puzzle.
Who makes Puma? I always thought it was FCS. But i rolled down the grip to see if i could find any clues and found this "UK" mark and a stamp on the binding... Any ideas?
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My 2017 Kit
BATS
SS Limited Edition
MB Malik Bubar Sher Limited Edition
CA Plus 15000
MRF Grand Edition
GLOVES
SS Millennium
SS Dhoni
MRF Grand Edition
CA Players 15000
MB Malik
HELMETS
Masuri VS Titanium
Shrey Air Titanium
PADS
SS
CA
SPIKES
Nike
Puma
New Asics
THIGH GUARD
Aero P1
:)
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@shizzie nice kit mate! Which ones are your match bat?
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@shizzie nice kit mate! Which ones are your match bat?
thanks mate, CA is match bat, MRF is new wanna have that as match bat next season mate :)
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@shizzie my pizzie - love many parts of your kit. Love the Malik, and the CA pads and gloves - how do you find them to use?
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That ca looks beautiful
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The MRF intrigued me more if im honest...
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Once I zoomed in a bit I realised they are all lookers
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@shizzie my pizzie - love many parts of your kit. Love the Malik, and the CA pads and gloves - how do you find them to use?
CA and malik gloves are very comfy and CA pads not as comfy as SS though :D
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Once I zoomed in a bit I realised they are all lookers
Thanks matey, the SS was apparently rejected by one of Kings XI punjab player in IPL :D
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Okey dokey - here's mine (and before anyone says it, yes I have more bats than my talent dictates - but hey!! that's why I'm on the forum!!)
You'll have to click on the images to make them bigger I'm afraid!!
First of all the general kit:
Bag: Faithful Salix Pod- love these, and a really good size bag for the club cricketer
Pads & Gloves: Blank Bats plain - I cannot tell you how good this stuff is, light, comfortable and flexible
Helmet: Original 'Graham Gooch' Albion retro-lid
Thigh Pads: Strippers - can't get past them, well comfortable
(https://s16.postimg.org/oofg2r7sx/image1_-_Copy_3.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/oofg2r7sx/)
Bats:
Right to left:
GN Nemesis 4* - 2.9lbs and well, well pingy.
Willostix Hurricane - 2.9lbs - boy does this pick-up well!!
Red Ink X2 Custom - 2.9pls - took a while to open up as last years match bat, but really flies now
H4L DVL Hellfire - 2.8lbs - This years match bat, knocked in and ready to go, mallet test would suggest a definate keeper!!!!
Chase Custom - 2,12lbs - LH / Short Blade and just bloody massive, the go-to stick for T20 violence!!!
(https://s12.postimg.org/sjr7mozft/image2_-_Copy.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/sjr7mozft/)
(https://s21.postimg.org/iazjqucj7/image3_-_Copy_3.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/iazjqucj7/)
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I always knew you were the Stig Bruce
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Glorious grippage
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How is that h4l a dvl?
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It's got a big old chunky knot out of the back and edge which has been filled - otherwise it's in pretty good nick!!
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I always knew you were the Stig Bruce
Or his chunky American cousin 😊🇺🇸
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That nemesis looks a beauty @FattusCattus !
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Where did you source the Stuart Surridge stickers from?
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GCHQ or whatever it's called in Australia. I wouldn't bother, they are stupidly expensive and not the best quality anyway
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Well, with the first friendly tomorrow, and before it rains or I have a change of heart, here are my kit bags for this season – league and my friendly side.
League first
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Bat: Uzi Sports Black Mamba, 2.98. Great ping all over this bat, unlikely to be challenged for no.1 spot for a good while.
Softs: Batas Cricket, top stuff, great value and protection – really pleased with these.
Helmet, Masuri Test steel - this is a stopgap in this bag until my new club lid arrives.
Aero P2s
Asics Gel Advance
Friendly second
(http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd117/fake_street_spirit/cd1b914263a6da3b1fe6cdb486f4f274_zpsvfdhbnq4.jpg)
Bats: Hunts Insignia, 2.9, GM Neon 808 – a pair of beauties from Jake at Vitas. The Hunts is proper and will step up if anything happens to the Uzi, the Neon is just waking up too.
Softs: SS Whiteouts and Newbery Marlins. Lovely.
Masuri Test steel – well, you've that those before.
Aero P2s – old, stinky, ripped and grooved to my person, hence the new ones above.
Asics 100 not outs
The league stuff packs up beautifully into a GN Legend, the friendly a chintzy Slazenger Tour SD special.
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Woof!! @Alvaro - love that Insignia - you know how I love my funky bat shapes!
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Woof!! @Alvaro - love that Insignia - you know how I love my funky bat shapes!
(http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd117/fake_street_spirit/e6f3f00b26a393281543162b59410171_zps6a01856e.jpg)
As it's Friday ...
Speak to Jake, he can make Tony Cook do wonderful things if you cross his palm with silver.
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Ooooof! Gotta have a sit down!!
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Look at that!
I'd have a do wi that
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Think I have that same SD slazenger Tour bag. It's pretty good value
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Very similar to last year for me. A splurge of orange and blue SG hilite softs (I have spare set of the pads in the garage), lovely blank bats plus some blank bats gloves, my bonkers masuri lid and the spikes...
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So last year in the month before the season started I ended up with a whole new set of kit.
Despite being happy with my kit, it appears I may have done it again... 😮😮
Seems I have a load of the new adidas kit... lousy pics below, but my match kit will now be
Masuri lid with ti grille
Adidas elite pads and 2 pairs of elite gloves
SG thigh pad set
SG bag
Nike spiked trainers and some NB boots too...
And my trusty blank bats
Not sure now this happened.
Also got some adidas whites to.
FYI the pads are the same super light weight as my SG pads but a much better quality with leather instep. Likely to squeak mind!
(http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac151/buzzrockport/IMG_20170421_180512_zpsqquyhofw.jpg) (http://s895.photobucket.com/user/buzzrockport/media/IMG_20170421_180512_zpsqquyhofw.jpg.html)
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Like them pads
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First game of the season tomorrow.
I've just packed my bag, and this is what I'll be taking with me.
I'm still not 100% set on my match kit for 2017 but this may be a good indication of what I'm leaning towards!
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb450/CPye061194/20170421_205653_zpsavcf7clg.jpg) (http://s1206.photobucket.com/user/CPye061194/media/20170421_205653_zpsavcf7clg.jpg.html)
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Ah! You are packing the wooden thigh-guard @WalkingWicket37 - have you packed your wooden knob-guard too?
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Ah! You are packing the wooden thigh-guard @WalkingWicket37 - have you packed your wooden knob-guard too?
The moonwalkr is the wooden sounding thigh guard Fattus!
As for a knob-guard I'm just going to put a cycle helmet down there...
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Mostly settled on my gear.
The Bats
Custom Hunts players grade, still needs to be prepared.
Hunts AOC test bat in Revolution profile. Going very well.
GM Aura 404 with butterfly stain on the back. Wet weather/loan bat.
Plus possibly an Aldred Sovereign Butterfly.
Pads
Puma Flextech, very comfy and light.
Stretton fielding pads. I feel a must for any bowler.
Gloves
Kook Kahuna Pro players. Protection and feel.
M&H T1, cheap and good enough.
Thigh pads
White Remfrys
Black Stealth Strettons
Helmets
Albion 98
Albion Elite Pro, very light
There's also an Masuri on it's way to me.
Shoes
Adidas, replacing my SL22 mids, a lot lighter but I'm missing the extra support.
Puma Evos for when I'm feeling fleet of foot.
Match Bag
GN Supanova duffle
Newbery Tour (mainly for storage)
(http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/b540/busav8/IMG_1769_zpsxqvnnnrw.jpg) (http://s1290.photobucket.com/user/busav8/media/IMG_1769_zpsxqvnnnrw.jpg.html)
Honourable mentions
M&H Leather bag
Adidas Players duffle
Player issue Albion 98
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On their way to me
Adidas Players coffin. Bought for a mate who has since changed his mind. Might interest someone outside the UK.
GM Six6 Academy Original.
Aldred Sovereign Butterfly.
Salix LH softs bought as a bundle along with LH P2 strippers and Masuri Titanium lid. Anyone fancy some cheap LH gear?
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Not made the cut
GN Lucky 7 - 2lb9oz on the handle, 2lb12oz in reality. Now modified the handle with medical tape and magnetic tape (on the knob). The pickup and feel is way better.
SafBats Origin - really nice bat but the face is too round for me.
GN Vortex 5 Star - Very nice rebound but too heavy at 2lb 10,5oz , even with the tape modifications.
GM 1885 - again very nice but face is too round for me. Team mate is after this.
H4L LB Hellfire - Spoilt for choice. No reason to be on the left behind list apart from too many bats.
Nike spikes - too big at size 46.
Albion Club - Very nice but too many helmets.
(http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/b540/busav8/IMG_1771_zpswubzqtgz.jpg) (http://s1290.photobucket.com/user/busav8/media/IMG_1771_zpswubzqtgz.jpg.html)
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This is what I bought over with me from Australia (have much more gear back there). Purchased the helmet here and only have the arm guard because you never know haha.
(http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h440/butsy1723/20170422_140823_zpsdjtwkwa2.jpg) (http://s1109.o.com/user/butsy1723/media/20170422_140823_zpsdjtwkwa2.jpg.html)
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First game tomorrow
Probably using last years bat, or may dig my old Affinity toro out and use that, as I've given it a good sand and it's looking lovely.
Plus I've got three h4l Devils that may get a run out at some stage
Gonna look a bit of a tit walking out with loads a bats and swapping every 5 mins tho!
Gloves, I've got some top end slaz which I love and pads are gn lightweight things
Shoes are my old asics
And my trusty Uzi duffle
Sorted
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Not sure too much has changed from 2016 but my 2017 year is all set.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v79/kullibino/FB63EBA6-FB98-4DC7-82BB-F6841F656044_zpshed6hyct.jpg)
Bats are L-R and in order of ranking (and all costing less than £150)
Ton Butterfly 2'8
TK made Slazenher V5 2'7
CA 5000 2'8
Blank Bats Tour shape 2'9
CA 5000 2'7 Match bat
The Ca was a £60 bargain from eBay, on her last legs now but still flies more than the rest. Battle between the Bb and her pretties sister when she does finally give up.
GN Legend pads, got a well used pair for Jake that I like so much I splashed the cash on the new ones in blue.
Newbery SPS 1
Salix Pod Pro
Stratton fox thigh guard set
Ancient non compliant Masuri kid
New balance 4020 trainers
Shock doctor jock and box
Not pictures is a Ton and Red Ink duffles.
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Taken me until after my first game to get around to sorting photos. Largely because I've been spending loads of time chasing frisbees nationwide, but we have family staying next weekend so my store room/ brothers old room needs to be emptied!
This is my kit for now, but will likely change as I think my B3 is on the way out and I've trashed my softs a bit.
Bats from left to right:
Icon Signature 2lb10. Bit of a minger but definitely a goer. I love the profile but tend towards a lighter bat still. Body off Baywatch, face off Crimewatch this one.
B3 Shape 19 Bespoke 3 Stripe 2lb8. Absolute goer, but suspect a toe crack has got rapidly bigger up the face and will be terminal in the near future.
GM Flare Original 2lb9. More traditional shape, understatedly quality and a very reliable backup.
Kookaburra Impulse 950 2lb7. More a net bat or slogging bat than anything, held together with considerable amounts of glue in the shoulder, handle, splice and toe.
(http://i1054.photobucket.com/albums/s493/mohawks94/WIN_20170501_10_51_11_Pro_zpsdgnh7kty.jpg) (http://s1054.photobucket.com/user/mohawks94/media/WIN_20170501_10_51_11_Pro_zpsdgnh7kty.jpg.html)
(http://i1054.photobucket.com/albums/s493/mohawks94/WIN_20170501_10_51_43_Pro_zps3n8af7ed.jpg) (http://s1054.photobucket.com/user/mohawks94/media/WIN_20170501_10_51_43_Pro_zps3n8af7ed.jpg.html)
(http://i1054.photobucket.com/albums/s493/mohawks94/WIN_20170501_10_52_02_Pro_zps1pn4ydr3.jpg) (http://s1054.photobucket.com/user/mohawks94/media/WIN_20170501_10_52_02_Pro_zps1pn4ydr3.jpg.html)
(http://i1054.photobucket.com/albums/s493/mohawks94/WIN_20170501_10_52_09_Pro_zpsezp1dxx6.jpg) (http://s1054.photobucket.com/user/mohawks94/media/WIN_20170501_10_52_09_Pro_zpsezp1dxx6.jpg.html)
(http://i1054.photobucket.com/albums/s493/mohawks94/WIN_20170501_10_52_25_Pro_zpsr5ornxtz.jpg) (http://s1054.photobucket.com/user/mohawks94/media/WIN_20170501_10_52_25_Pro_zpsr5ornxtz.jpg.html)
(http://i1054.photobucket.com/albums/s493/mohawks94/WIN_20170501_10_52_31_Pro_zpsvxkz4vlw.jpg) (http://s1054.photobucket.com/user/mohawks94/media/WIN_20170501_10_52_31_Pro_zpsvxkz4vlw.jpg.html)
(http://i1054.photobucket.com/albums/s493/mohawks94/WIN_20170501_10_53_36_Pro_zpsu3hmljil.jpg) (http://s1054.photobucket.com/user/mohawks94/media/WIN_20170501_10_53_36_Pro_zpsu3hmljil.jpg.html)
(http://i1054.photobucket.com/albums/s493/mohawks94/WIN_20170501_10_53_41_Pro_zpsam3hes0q.jpg) (http://s1054.photobucket.com/user/mohawks94/media/WIN_20170501_10_53_41_Pro_zpsam3hes0q.jpg.html)
(http://i1054.photobucket.com/albums/s493/mohawks94/WIN_20170501_10_53_58_Pro_zpsmnsliolk.jpg) (http://s1054.photobucket.com/user/mohawks94/media/WIN_20170501_10_53_58_Pro_zpsmnsliolk.jpg.html)
(http://i1054.photobucket.com/albums/s493/mohawks94/WIN_20170501_10_54_05_Pro_zpsgdoctrg6.jpg) (http://s1054.photobucket.com/user/mohawks94/media/WIN_20170501_10_54_05_Pro_zpsgdoctrg6.jpg.html)
Pads, Gloves, Keeping kit all Legget and Coe Prophecy. Nice but doesn't seem to be particularly hard wearing. Asics Gel spikes and a Shrey Air Titanium with NekTek finishes off the lot.
(http://i1054.photobucket.com/albums/s493/mohawks94/WIN_20170501_10_54_45_Pro_zps70h5qifw.jpg) (http://s1054.photobucket.com/user/mohawks94/media/WIN_20170501_10_54_45_Pro_zps70h5qifw.jpg.html)
(http://i1054.photobucket.com/albums/s493/mohawks94/WIN_20170501_10_55_18_Pro_zpsei1x0d2m.jpg) (http://s1054.photobucket.com/user/mohawks94/media/WIN_20170501_10_55_18_Pro_zpsei1x0d2m.jpg.html)
(http://i1054.photobucket.com/albums/s493/mohawks94/WIN_20170501_10_55_35_Pro_zpsxwtvab5j.jpg) (http://s1054.photobucket.com/user/mohawks94/media/WIN_20170501_10_55_35_Pro_zpsxwtvab5j.jpg.html)
(http://i1054.photobucket.com/albums/s493/mohawks94/WIN_20170501_10_55_51_Pro_zpsicsxl9i1.jpg) (http://s1054.photobucket.com/user/mohawks94/media/WIN_20170501_10_55_51_Pro_zpsicsxl9i1.jpg.html)
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@mohawks94 if you're that worried about the crack in the B3 becoming terminal why don't you glue it before it gets to that stage?
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It was glued when it had a separate repair after last season, and I've glued it during winter nets when it opened up again. On the profile picture it's the crack on the upper edge on the toe.
I will be re-gluing it today to make sure it lasts a bit longer.
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love the icon mate looks a very good shape.
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Well I think I've got my match day bag pretty much set for the season now.
Bag
Following a few rave reviews on here, and encouraged by the fact it can hold 3 bats I got myself a Supernova duffle!
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb450/CPye061194/20170501_152445_zpsyfpf2a9l.jpg) (http://s1206.photobucket.com/user/CPye061194/media/20170501_152445_zpsyfpf2a9l.jpg.html)
Shoes
Spikes - Asics Gel Gully 3
These were in the pro direct end of season sale and I loved the colour.
Worn these in a couple of games now, rubbed a touch first game but comfy enough.
I've done the opposite of most people and replaced the normal laces with quick laces.
Astro - GM Maestro rubbers
Bought at Dummer when I turned up to net without any shoes!
Cheap but incredibly comfy. I removed the GM badges from the side so they match my other gear and swapped the laces out for quick laces.
For the price I am really impressed with these, highly recommended.
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb450/CPye061194/20170501_153107_zpscnxeuohn.jpg) (http://s1206.photobucket.com/user/CPye061194/media/20170501_153107_zpscnxeuohn.jpg.html)
Softs/protection
GN legend batting pads.
Top of the range and rightly so, was initially unsure of the twist in these but after a couple of nets you don't notice it.
Not the lightest pads in the world, but protection and comfort is excellent!
GN prestige gloves
Classic look and sausage fingers, excellent protection, need I say more?
Some may find them a bit bulky but I love mine!
Moonwalkr thigh guards
Possibly a bit bright for some, but they go under your whites!
Light, comfy, good protection and a ridiculously good price! A great alternative to the ever popular Aero strippers
Masuri OS2 Titanium & stem guard
More classic look than the VS I had last season.
I find the OS is more comfortable and is lighter than the VSv
Oakley radars
Old faithful Oakley's I've had since 2010.
Think these are the now discontinued G26 lenses which were great for cricket (now overshadowed by the cricket specific Primz)
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Match bats
Hunts County Aura 700
2lb10 & 5/8 with 1.5 grips and a scuff sheet. Bought from Jake last season and after knocking in and a few nets it started to ping nicely.
Gray Nicolls GN500
2b11 & 1/8 with 1.5 grips and a scuff sheet. Hand picked for my by Jake again.
Heartwood on the inside edge and nicely balanced. Not the prettiest face but performance more than makes up for that.
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb450/CPye061194/20170501_160724_zps6lhywnbd.jpg) (http://s1206.photobucket.com/user/CPye061194/media/20170501_160724_zps6lhywnbd.jpg.html)
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For net use/being played in
Hunts County Aura batting gloves
Bought to match my bat, nice and flexible. Good protection & pittard palms
Gray Nicolls Velocity XP1 550 batting gloves.
Bought these as a bit of an impulse buy in Serious Cricket.
I removed the Velocity badges as they weren't central and it was doing my head in!
Very comfortable for sub £30 gloves and ideal for net use.
Forest Storm white bat
2lb10 & 1/2 with 1.5 grips and a scuff sheet. Being borrowed by a teammate who seems to like it.
This is almost a Laver esque profile with plenty of wood in the hitting area.
Hunts County custom
2lb11 dead with 1.5 grips. I have knocked this in and the response when tapping up a ball is rather good.
I need to apply a scuff sheet and get using this now!
Gray Nicolls Sabre
2lb9 & 7/8 with 1.5 grips. Bought from Jake as I have a bit of a soft spot for scoopy Gray Nicolls bats.
Repaired a crack on the edge it got after one use (should have used the middle). Need to apply a new scuff sheet and get using it again!
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb450/CPye061194/20170501_175701_zps4p3dyczy.jpg) (http://s1206.photobucket.com/user/CPye061194/media/20170501_175701_zps4p3dyczy.jpg.html)
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Rather worryingly I still have plenty of decent willow waiting to be used that isn't included in this lot.
It's a nice problem to have but I may need to have a clear out at some stage... :-[
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Mines nearly complete once pads and gloves arrive next week, bat going well and finally found the middle of it at the weekend a few times. Still searching for the perfect duffle that has capacity and pockets to suit my needs.
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first league game saturday and i finally have my match kit sorted
(http://i1044.photobucket.com/albums/b448/araza1/F90C608A-353B-40AC-92C1-95D8E51D191F_zpsuo6gvo7u.jpg) (http://s1044.photobucket.com/user/araza1/media/F90C608A-353B-40AC-92C1-95D8E51D191F_zpsuo6gvo7u.jpg.html)
(http://i1044.photobucket.com/albums/b448/araza1/48E6AECC-7E75-45F6-91A7-EFA6AC936A33_zps36fmwmog.jpg) (http://s1044.photobucket.com/user/araza1/media/48E6AECC-7E75-45F6-91A7-EFA6AC936A33_zps36fmwmog.jpg.html)
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bats
gn xp80 - 2-10.5
b3 mullinator - 2-9.5
bb b20 - 2-9.5
gn legends
gn prestige
ton sanga le
stretton fox thighpads
masuri test helmet
gn legend duffle
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first league game saturday and i finally have my match kit sorted
bats
gn xp80 - 2-10.5
b3 mullinator - 2-9.5
bb b20 - 2-9.5
gn legends
gn prestige
ton sanga le
stretton fox thighpads
masuri test helmet
gn legend duffle
What are you using for main match bat?
Have you used that XP80? If so, how does it play?
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xp80 will start as my match bat, have used in 5 nets sessions, absolutly love it, probably the most pingiest bat iv ever had.. i was surprised how good the ping is lower on the bat considering how high the middle is
will start using the b3 once its played in
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@raza147 is that tape or binding at the bottom of the XP?
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xp80 will start as my match bat, have used in 5 nets sessions, absolutly love it, probably the most pingiest bat iv ever had.. i was surprised how good the ping is lower on the bat considering how high the middle is
will start using the b3 once its played in
Thanks for that. Always good to know how some of these bats play :)
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@raza147 is that tape or binding at the bottom of the XP?
its tape buddy
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Ok here goes,
bats:
Newbery Krakatoa sps stickered as a tt
Hell 4 leather devil with tempo stickers
Also got a couple more but these are the main two - ss master 1000 and a blank stickered as a newbery uzi
pads:
Heritage spitfire
Newbery tt
Gloves:
H4L custom
Cicada
Grey nics predator 4 star (old)
extras:
Masuri elite ti
P2s
Oakley polarised jawbone with extra lenses (the orange ones)
Grips
Salix bat wax
2016 sl22s
Bose soundlink
Grips
Spare spikes and blanks
Balls
Edge tape
Scissors
Grip grip
Bat cone cross mallet
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(http://i1378.photobucket.com/albums/ah106/alexhill11/04887333-70EB-4789-9197-2989F648AE78_zpsene9noz4.jpg) (http://s1378.photobucket.com/user/alexhill11/media/04887333-70EB-4789-9197-2989F648AE78_zpsene9noz4.jpg.html)
(http://i1378.photobucket.com/albums/ah106/alexhill11/F9AB7A52-101C-4C1D-B1C7-7E99CA8DB452_zpsny8dks1z.jpg) (http://s1378.photobucket.com/user/alexhill11/media/F9AB7A52-101C-4C1D-B1C7-7E99CA8DB452_zpsny8dks1z.jpg.html)
(http://i1378.photobucket.com/albums/ah106/alexhill11/77633FC0-B6E1-464F-86E6-65AFFFAF3806_zps2vl8zssv.jpg) (http://s1378.photobucket.com/user/alexhill11/media/77633FC0-B6E1-464F-86E6-65AFFFAF3806_zps2vl8zssv.jpg.html)
(http://i1378.photobucket.com/albums/ah106/alexhill11/F2099855-921B-423B-9779-24113A805F63_zpshm6qispk.jpg) (http://s1378.photobucket.com/user/alexhill11/media/F2099855-921B-423B-9779-24113A805F63_zpshm6qispk.jpg.html)
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(http://i1378.photobucket.com/albums/ah106/alexhill11/727E3DE7-2EBF-41AE-AB5D-FA13ECCF6208_zpsm5pwmgz5.jpg) (http://s1378.photobucket.com/user/alexhill11/media/727E3DE7-2EBF-41AE-AB5D-FA13ECCF6208_zpsm5pwmgz5.jpg.html)
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Beautiful kit @alexhilly1492. Which pads and gloves do you use in match?
@raza147 Great bats pal. Especially B3 and GN x80 look yummy.
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The heritage pads and h4l gloves mate and at the minute I'm using the tt stickered newbery
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My 2017 Kit
BATS
SS Limited Edition
MB Malik Bubar Sher Limited Edition
CA Plus 15000
MRF Grand Edition
GLOVES
SS Millennium
SS Dhoni
MRF Grand Edition
CA Players 15000
MB Malik
HELMETS
Masuri VS Titanium
Shrey Air Titanium
PADS
SS
CA
SPIKES
Nike
Puma
New Asics
THIGH GUARD
Aero P1
:)
How are you finding those ss dhoni 7 gloves compared to the mrf kholi gloves ? Same as bas players ?
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My favorite ever asics shoes.
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I do like the look of those xp80,s
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Two days before the season starts, and my number one bat is away being checked over by the doctor at B3, and the handle on my number two has broken this evening. Down to my Flare and Icon, plus two Legget bats that are too heavy. Great.
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Two days before the season starts, and my number one bat is away being checked over by the doctor at B3, and the handle on my number two has broken this evening. Down to my Flare and Icon, plus two Legget bats that are too heavy. Great.
Ah only 4 bats to choose from - only could this be a catrosphiry on the forum! 😂
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Yes, the last 4 sticks really is scraping the bottom of the barrel! 😱
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Ah only 4 bats to choose from - only could this be a catrosphiry on the forum! 😂
Realistically two as the leggets are far too heavy for scrawny me and are both on ebay at present. Frustrating as I look after my sticks properly. But I can see why that may come across as a bit uptight from me.
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Sent this bat off to James @ Jedi Cricket for a Refurb as I was feeling a bit lazy.
Before
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4157/34205167550_73084510db_z.jpg)
After
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4191/33748093954_e25bd94819_c.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4163/34591097645_bab4c32218_c.jpg)
Not bad grains - 16
My new 'light' bat 2lbs 7 dead.
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Nice!
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proper job
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Used it last night, cannon for a 2lbs 7oz bat! Very happy boy.
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After the toe dropped off my match bat last week, the legend Mr Hosk,quickly sorted me out a stunner
And,,, it's a Salix
Absolute weapon, the middle on it, is huge, just a beautiful piece of English craftsmanship
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After the toe dropped off my match bat last week, the legend Mr Hosk,quickly sorted me out a stunner
And,,, it's a Salix
Absolute weapon, the middle on it, is huge, just a beautiful piece of English craftsmanship
The refurb on it wasn't bad either 😉😜
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b3 mullinator - 2-9.5
@raza147 - Your B3 Mull looks real nice. Profile number of this bat?
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@sanredrose profile number is 5466, its a lovely bat
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I've taken the plunge & reduced to 2 match bats for the season - the pick of which is this MRF
I obtained it from a fellow enthusiast and crickey it goes.
Two grips and a light oil has taken it to 2.12
(http://i1243.photobucket.com/albums/gg545/t2ylo/Mobile%20Uploads/2017-06/5239BC2C-DC9B-4A5B-924E-CB3A794B2776_zpslnm2dko0.jpg) (http://s1243.photobucket.com/user/t2ylo/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2017-06/5239BC2C-DC9B-4A5B-924E-CB3A794B2776_zpslnm2dko0.jpg.html)
(http://i1243.photobucket.com/albums/gg545/t2ylo/Mobile%20Uploads/2017-06/EF3A7C85-1C6D-4FD9-9E1D-FB476850CE64_zps6q0o1aqv.jpg) (http://s1243.photobucket.com/user/t2ylo/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2017-06/EF3A7C85-1C6D-4FD9-9E1D-FB476850CE64_zps6q0o1aqv.jpg.html)
(http://i1243.photobucket.com/albums/gg545/t2ylo/Mobile%20Uploads/2017-06/3EF5AEE0-5F0A-47DA-9ECD-EFDBA687A132_zpsw9133uon.jpg) (http://s1243.photobucket.com/user/t2ylo/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2017-06/3EF5AEE0-5F0A-47DA-9ECD-EFDBA687A132_zpsw9133uon.jpg.html)
(http://i1243.photobucket.com/albums/gg545/t2ylo/Mobile%20Uploads/2017-06/B5C6D46C-7012-44FD-AC1A-2278288B856A_zpso6jtz4kn.jpg) (http://s1243.photobucket.com/user/t2ylo/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2017-06/B5C6D46C-7012-44FD-AC1A-2278288B856A_zpso6jtz4kn.jpg.html)
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@t2ylo nice profile.
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I watched that good looking bat smash my filth for two sixes. Nice plain white robinsons gloves as well.
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Got myself a lovely B3 as well.
Had to trim a bit of weight off it, only an ounce or so
But pings unreal, really looking forward to using it
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I watched that good looking bat smash my filth for two sixes. Nice plain white robinsons gloves as well.
Cheers mate - the Robinsons softs are seriously lovely - I've been very impressed.
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Cheers mate - the Robinsons softs are seriously lovely - I've been very impressed.
Any pics @t2ylo ? Always liked the styling and simplicity - what's the sizing like?
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https://twitter.com/t2ylo/status/872163129010028547
Lazy way to upload photos but internet is in short supply with kids home
Sizing is great. Perfect for me & i have recently used m&h and county gloves
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2 more bats purchased :( not sure why.....both potentially to be sold to team mates for a profit :-D
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2 more bats purchased :( not sure why.....both potentially to be sold to team mates for a profit :-D
No photo means it doesn't exist :D
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No photo means it doesn't exist :D
The are nothing 'Amazing' but here is a cheeky Preview!
Bat 1
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4212/34999584722_2bb20c5569_c.jpg)
Bat2
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4276/35033945381_3f3906c27f_c.jpg)
Name the Brand/Brands?
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The are nothing 'Amazing' but here is a cheeky Preview!
Bat 1
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4212/34999584722_2bb20c5569_c.jpg)
Bat2
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4276/35033945381_3f3906c27f_c.jpg)
Name the Brand/Brands?
Brew Box !
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The are nothing 'Amazing' but here is a cheeky Preview!
Name the Brand/Brands?
Absolutely no clue :D :D
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Heres mine - I took the photos before adding a pair of Aldred Batting pads and a G2 H4L Hellfire
(http://i808.photobucket.com/albums/zz3/velvetsky01/cricket/C39B8692-08A9-4B64-9BAE-9818847FDF6A_zpsykqgf9nn.jpg) (http://s808.photobucket.com/user/velvetsky01/media/cricket/C39B8692-08A9-4B64-9BAE-9818847FDF6A_zpsykqgf9nn.jpg.html)
(http://i808.photobucket.com/albums/zz3/velvetsky01/cricket/20392F09-8F4C-4B53-8436-297004F0D208_zpsdqxsgs8o.jpg) (http://s808.photobucket.com/user/velvetsky01/media/cricket/20392F09-8F4C-4B53-8436-297004F0D208_zpsdqxsgs8o.jpg.html)
(http://i808.photobucket.com/albums/zz3/velvetsky01/cricket/8F1EA087-2137-494A-A17A-70374A583BBD_zpsqvzebmdp.jpg) (http://s808.photobucket.com/user/velvetsky01/media/cricket/8F1EA087-2137-494A-A17A-70374A583BBD_zpsqvzebmdp.jpg.html)
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The are nothing 'Amazing' but here is a cheeky Preview!
Bat 1
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4212/34999584722_2bb20c5569_c.jpg)
Bat2
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4276/35033945381_3f3906c27f_c.jpg)
Name the Brand/Brands?
Pryzm bats both of them
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@cricketbadger
Half correct - only 1 is.
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Hi all, I've not seen much on here about this boutique brand called Elite Cricket but I have started using this gear this season after using big brands in the past who are just after your money and no customer service!
Its a new boutique brand from Scarborough in Yorkshire and so far so good, this kit is amazing! The brand is run by a Father and Son I think based up there and the kit is absolutely class!
Ive got full gear with keeping gear also, and to put it to the big brands, this keeping gear is the best I have ever used I used to use GM and that was it I was a keeping snob with that brand! The gloves are so soft and supple and you can wear them straight out of the packet, which for any keeper will know is brilliant!
Could someone help me upload pictures, it wont let me for some reason.
Thanks
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So are you the father or the son @ljtinsley13 ? ;) You can't upload photos to the forum, you'll need to do it on a photo sharing site like photobucket etc and embed them in your post.
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im neither I'm afraid. I'm from sunny Shropshire not Yorkshire!
Thanks for the help, I'll add them when I'm next on the PC!
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@velvetsky01 - Kit looks nice. For the bats can you add more details like weight, edge size etc?
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Bat 1 bought, Phantom - Made in India (believed to be the same as Vitas Lion bats) - 2lbs 9, New for 2017/18, mix between Illusion and Cyborg (asked for Illusion stickers), came with a full length Orange bat cover.
Shoulder: 15 mm
Edge:37 mm
Toe:15mm
Spine:60mm
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4219/35124106332_ba67b2692a_h.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4280/34902859180_3da13da2b4_h.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4275/35124105112_c8e656b3d3_h.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4247/34902858300_1bec0f379e_h.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4212/34902857970_ba7611019b_h.jpg)
Bat 2, Pryzm P4 (Grade 3) like a H4L Devil...but cheaper with code atm (MYSTERY) and you get a hat! 2lbs 10, hand made in the UK!
Shoulder:10mm
Edge:35mm
Toe:20mm
Spine:59mm
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4239/34902857450_e0861f4143_h.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4203/34902857070_b40d532d02_h.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4195/35124102282_f4610521a1_h.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4217/34902856280_114c8bb332_h.jpg)
Bats Side by Side
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4266/35124101342_288d4278c5_h.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4255/34902854980_bde10de438_h.jpg)
Observations,:-
Pick Up: Both pick up very well, Phantom wins as its lighter
Handle: Pryzm oval, Phantom Round
Response: without knocking in, Pryzm wins, a trampoline like bounce already
Price: Both cost the same, but I am sure the Phantom will be more expensive when it officially comes out. Both between £125 and £130 posted.
Grains: I had a choice for both, picked the best Pryzm wins with 8 straight grains, take those blemishes out between the grains and its a G1 Easily! Phantom has 6
Finish: both exceptional
Shape: almost identical, Phantom spine runs slightly lower.
Have already sold the Phantom to a team mate, he picked it up and said wow! How Much...I was silly enough to not make a profit lol, but he now has no excuse to blame the bat!
Overall, I would say these are great bats to have a go with!
Hope you Enjoyed!
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(http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a517/ams4287/2017%20Kit/5A26C132-2BB7-44B0-8422-1BD99FAF4E8B_zpsyyhwmvco.jpg)
(http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a517/ams4287/2017%20Kit/E4036C76-5B48-4513-9340-086752DC8697_zpstomveibs.jpg)
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That prism is super for a grade 3 . :)
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That prism is super for a grade 3 . :)
Bargain for those grains.
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Pads [Warspo / Bellingham & Smith / H4L]
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4287/35700546415_7ca9b56fa7_z.jpg)
Helmets [Shrey Steel / Shrey Ti / Masuri Steel]
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4232/35700548275_7be4b717cc_z.jpg)
Gloves [ B&S x 2 / H4L / Blueroom]
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4144/35531533202_94acdb09e7_z.jpg)
Bats to follow....
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This is what I have been using last few weeks and really happy with this years GM kit. Massive improvement in the performance of GM bats in my opinion this year
Pads - GM 808
Gloves GM 808 and GM ST30
GM original thigh pad set
Masuri TI
(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u642/soulman1012/IMG_0274_zpsca0kxpxc.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/soulman1012/media/IMG_0274_zpsca0kxpxc.jpg.html)
Bat is a GM Chrome signature from Asad, stunning performance 2.9
(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u642/soulman1012/IMG_0275_zpsxdfbvy4r.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/soulman1012/media/IMG_0275_zpsxdfbvy4r.jpg.html)
(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u642/soulman1012/IMG_0277_zpsfnufzgef.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/soulman1012/media/IMG_0277_zpsfnufzgef.jpg.html)
(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u642/soulman1012/IMG_0278_zpsenmjjdbm.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/soulman1012/media/IMG_0278_zpsenmjjdbm.jpg.html)
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Have finally added the final touches to my kit for this season. Needless to say now I am a FKW. This kit should last me to the end of next season, but as a forumite, there is always a chance/inevitability that I'll get more.
(https://i.imgur.com/ZQkqzNC.jpg)
Really happy with the selection of bats that I've got for this year, most of which won't be allowed if the regs went across all the divisions, hopefully won't come to mine!
(https://i.imgur.com/PPGKC4r.jpg)
Apologies for the ridiculous sizing of these pictures, still trying to work Imgur out!
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Saw your collection on the B&S Instagram account earlier, very nice.
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@Sivlar13 , hows the black edition bat treating you ( i really love the shape / coverage idea ) ?
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@Sivlar13 , hows the black edition bat treating you ( i really love the shape / coverage idea ) ?
The ping is exceptional that is for sure mate! Ping from just above the toe to just below the stickers. At the moment using the one with blue stickers as my love for shorter blade bats grows.
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@Sivlar13 - Sylvia, I'm not very 'au fait' with the B&s range. Is the shorter blade / longer handle one a standard model? also, what is the purple-stickered one on the far left? That is a very interesting shape.
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@Sivlar13 - Sylvia, I'm not very 'au fait' with the B&s range. Is the shorter blade / longer handle one a standard model? also, what is the purple-stickered one on the far left? That is a very interesting shape.
The shorter blade one isn't a standard model unfortunately, only a few of them were produced I believe. One of my favourites though for sure!
The purple stickered one is a refurbished Kippax with a change of stickers! Very square.
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(https://s26.postimg.org/t0d32amnd/IMG_5235.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/473j1n3mt/)
A productive afternoon of cleaning up and re-gripping bats before they go away for the winter
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My Kit For This Season:
Bats~
MRF virat Kohli grand edition 2'10
Old blank bat same shape 2'9
Pads~
GN e41 1000le
Gloves~
GN legend
GN F10 15000
Puma calibre reserve
All with full length inners
Thigh pad~
Stretion fox inner and outer
Helmet~
Old musuri test can't bet it
Wicket keeping~
Puma pulse 5000 gloves
Puma Eco speed 3000 pads
Aero p1 inners
Bag~
Gn legends standup wheelie bag
Shoes~
Asics gel advance 4
Asics runners
All gear the the Australian version
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@wcepunter Rule#1 - no pics, they don't exist!
Don't forgot - Photobucket does not work - try Flickr! BBCODE
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https://postimages.org/ (https://postimages.org/)
Easiest site I've seen/used for uploading photos. Prefer it to Photobucket!
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(https://s26.postimg.org/t0d32amnd/IMG_5235.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/473j1n3mt/)
A productive afternoon of cleaning up and re-gripping bats before they go away for the winter
What grips do you have on your bats? I’ve been looking for these for ages! They look thick but not a coil grip... The white grips i’m On about
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Look a lot like the kookaburra players grips to me...
http://www.kookaburra.biz/en-gb/cricket/gear/extras/kookaburra-cricket-bat-grip-players-mono-au-gb-za/ (http://www.kookaburra.biz/en-gb/cricket/gear/extras/kookaburra-cricket-bat-grip-players-mono-au-gb-za/)
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I have the white kook players grips in stock if that is what they are @Straight Bat Shot
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Exactly what they are... white kook players