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Equipment => Bats => Topic started by: Bwcc on January 29, 2017, 03:11:38 PM
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Hi guys been reading this for a while thought I'd make an account and get some of your opinions on a couple of bats for this season.
I'm after a couple of bats one I'm going to get from a certain East Sussex baT maKer as you lot say, the other I was thinking of visiting h4l as their bats look really good to me but not sure of what to get yet any ideas?
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@Bwcc Welcome to the forum.
Would advise going to the shops / farms themselves.
Have not been to either but heard that Matt is very friendly. Just picked up a massive bat, couldn't be happier.
Would like to pop over to Warsop one time to have a look at their stock.
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Welcome to the forum
@hell4leather cricket place is definitely worth the day out, Matt is a very welcoming fella and his bats are of a very high quality. Plenty of stock in by the looks of recent social media posts, if they don't suit your requirements then you can talk custom
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@Churchy1989 which bat did you get from Matt out of interest?
@iand123 h4l is sounding better and better tbh. I'm looking at a kohli/ root profile probably made by Tim and then at h4l I was thinking of something about bigger. However as I feared when I started looking at the forum I now really like the look of the warner and the lynn profiles at present
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@Bwcc tis the issue with this forum, you'll want one of everything! From your bat makers choice I'm assuming you are based near Sussex and Kent? If so where about?
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@iand123 not far from Eastbourne probably about 10 miles from tims workshop
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I've had quite a couple of nice bats made by Tim one of them has some strange markings on the handle it says "pro" not sure what it means ;)
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@iand123 not far from Eastbourne probably about 10 miles from tims workshop
Ah nice. I'm in ashford so not a million miles away
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@Churchy1989 which bat did you get from Matt out of interest?
@iand123 h4l is sounding better and better tbh. I'm looking at a kohli/ root profile probably made by Tim and then at h4l I was thinking of something about bigger. However as I feared when I started looking at the forum I now really like the look of the warner and the lynn profiles at present
@Bwcc I have a few, but this Monster is the latest addition, comparing it to my old Tempo I have.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/282/32211969670_dbc1499ff4_b.jpg) (https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/437/32550643796_dc464f6a6b_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/R5sLkq)
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@iand123 not too far from Matt then
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I've had quite a couple of nice bats made by Tim one of them has some strange markings on the handle it says "pro" not sure what it means ;)
You'll soon realise genuine pro bats have the name of the pro intended written on the toe in sharpie ;)
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@Churchy1989 how big are the edges on that monster :o
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@iand123 it was one made for a Kent player I believe and looking at it and the way it pings I believe it
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@Bwcc about 48mm, spine about 70mm have not measured yet, its not too heavy either.
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@Churchy1989 what does it pick up like? If these monsters pick up well then that's probably my mind made up
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@Churchy1989 what does it pick up like? If these monsters pick up well then that's probably my mind made up
picks up lovely, but is one of the low density willows, which are rare.. but sure there will be loads to choose from.
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Anyone know much about visiting the gn workshop in robertsbridge?
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Anyone know much about visiting the gn workshop in robertsbridge?
Yep, you'll need a big wallet :)
http://www.vitascricket.co.uk/products.php?id=716 (http://www.vitascricket.co.uk/products.php?id=716)
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@Vitas Cricket that's me out of the equation then :)
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Right guys I've got the h4l now (and a lovely stick it is)
I'm going on Monday hopefully to get a custom made up until now I have been set on a root/kohli profile but after going through some posts on here I've had second thoughts and not can't make my mind up between that or a larger bat maybe a lynn or warner type beast... anyone mind posting some photos to give me some ideas?
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Someone must have some warner/ xp80/ 50+/ lynn bats they want to show off 😂
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What suits kohlli/root/stokes et al is what suits them. Get something that suits you, that will be the best for you.
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@Gurujames I've got what suits me I want more when I see people posting pictures of these ridiculously good looking bats 😂
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@Gurujames I've got what suits me I want more when I see people posting pictures of these ridiculously good looking bats 😂
I only need go here when I fancy seeing a bit of bat porn....
http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=40423.0 (http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=40423.0)
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@petehosk ..... can't help but agree there
However I doubt I'll find a bit of wood special enough to make something like that
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Finally got 2 new bats and I'm chuffed with both hopefully @Woodyspin is going to put some pictures on here as I'm completely useless with it 😂
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Oooooh, what did you go for?
Two different brands so you have more options I assume?
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@petehosk yep I've got a warbird and a special tk
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Couldn't have chosen better myself!
H4L with what's coming out of his workshop is a great call!! And a special TK? I am impressed!
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I couldn't believe it was a g2 I'm not going to lie it's gorgeous
Don't be too impressed he's only up the road 😂 My bat last season was a tk pro
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@petehosk I got the warbird first and thought it was fairly large at about a 37mm edge but the tk warner is something else
20mm shoulder 22mm toe 46mm edge no concaving at all and the pick up is beautiful
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Warbird G2 that looks far too good for a G2. I reckon Matt does it for a laugh! I have seen too many G2 bats that look almost pro grade! My net bat is a DVL grade and looks as good as some G1/2 bats but goes as good as just about any bat I have!! It is ridiculous!
And that TK looks obscene!!
What weights are those babies?
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@petehosk the warbird is 2.14 I think picks up nicely and the tk is the heavier end of 2.14 but picks up to me like a 2.10/11 it's that good
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When are you planning on netting with them fella?
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@petehosk tomorrow... can't wait
They both go like mad with a mallet I'll let you know when I get back tomorrow night
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Fantastic! Can't wait to hear!!! :D
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@petehosk 2 words... absolute guns
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I knew the H4L would go well! And suspected the TK would be a gun too!
Glad to her that you're a happy chappie!!
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@petehosk 2 new bats... who wouldn't be happy 😂
Both reasonably heavier than what I'm used to but didn't take much getting used to and the middles are so long ❤