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Equipment => Your Kit => Topic started by: FattusCattus on March 30, 2017, 09:25:55 AM

Title: The All New 'What's on Your Bat shopping List' Thread!!!!
Post by: FattusCattus on March 30, 2017, 09:25:55 AM
For me this is mainly a fantasy, but at the moment, there's a whole lot of sticks that I really want to own at the moment - so here you have it, why not list the next 5 sticks you want to own, in order of preference:

1) XP80
2) Malik Sher
3) Blank Bats B20
4) CA 5000 (based on the cheapest performing sticks thread)
5) Newbery Merlin ('cos I like the stickers)
Title: Re: The All New 'What's on Your Bat shopping List' Thread!!!!
Post by: Biggie Smalls on March 30, 2017, 10:09:28 AM
Yeah Fattus ...get a c.a plus 5000 ! Ive even seen some blank c.a rejects lately that looked the goods . If you take your time you'll find good sticks in 5000/8000 ranges for sure .

Next 5 bats wishlist :
1 xp80
2 ceat hitman
3 b&s black edition
4 impala pendulum
5 c.a ms big bang
Title: Re: The All New 'What's on Your Bat shopping List' Thread!!!!
Post by: Buzz on March 30, 2017, 10:13:33 AM
I am quite keen on the new adidas softs, but as for bats, I would love another Robert Pack bat and a B3 bat and just for good measure a Chase, but I am well stocked right now.
Title: Re: The All New 'What's on Your Bat shopping List' Thread!!!!
Post by: justnotcricket86 on March 30, 2017, 10:24:24 AM
I am quite keen on the new adidas softs, but as for bats, I would love another Robert Pack bat and a B3 bat and just for good measure a Chase, but I am well stocked right now.

Me too, but for some reason, I feel guilty for liking Adidas cricket gear (shoes and whites aside)

The Elite stuff really is good, but I can't bring myself to spend over £100 on pads.
Title: Re: The All New 'What's on Your Bat shopping List' Thread!!!!
Post by: Mpt7 on March 30, 2017, 11:12:50 AM
It's not really specific bats but

CA5000 - cause they seem to be the "in thing in cheap bats"
copy of a bat I already have in a lower grade
copy of another bat i already have in a higher grade
Chase Vortex - used one at the serious cricket event and it was lovely
there isn't another bat i want atm

although my current hunt is for softs as mine are tired so it H4L, GM and a look at the GN stuff. also need a new bag to store my kit. I need so much I can't want anything....;-D
Title: Re: The All New 'What's on Your Bat shopping List' Thread!!!!
Post by: sarg on March 30, 2017, 11:41:53 AM
I just got a BB, B3 and a SG.

As much as the XP80s are on everyones lists I personally dont like the handles on the XPs or Kabooms.  wish they were either really oval and thin like the laver handles  or thicker.

i am keen on upgrading to a bigger and better B3 beluga with a few changes or something completely different. GN Gem looks a sneaky buy.

I have to sell to buy unfortunately....
Title: Re: The All New 'What's on Your Bat shopping List' Thread!!!!
Post by: Shinpathy on March 30, 2017, 11:44:35 AM
Custom SS made bats with specific players profiles like the VK one if possible  ;)

and a H4L custom low density monster still waiting... (Maybe not sure if no word in a month or so)
Title: Re: The All New 'What's on Your Bat shopping List' Thread!!!!
Post by: tushar sehgal on March 30, 2017, 11:46:12 AM
At the moment only thing missing is a nice huge and light BB for me, other than that I am very happy with my bats that I have.
Title: Re: The All New 'What's on Your Bat shopping List' Thread!!!!
Post by: Seniorplayer on March 30, 2017, 11:59:23 AM
GN legend would have brought one already but my 2017 season weather permiting is 14 matches max
Title: Re: The All New 'What's on Your Bat shopping List' Thread!!!!
Post by: Alvaro on March 30, 2017, 12:10:57 PM
1. Chase Vortex - what a bat this is. Pick up is unbelievable, I almost bought one weighing 2.15!
2. SS Gladiator
3. A CA SM-18 - @Cover_Drive can you help a brother out?
4. Something Packy with the Heritage stickers
5. A Canadian willow bat. A Travis Head GM
Title: Re: The All New 'What's on Your Bat shopping List' Thread!!!!
Post by: alexhilly1492 on March 30, 2017, 12:13:48 PM
As I'm considering starting again with this season I have 5 options:

Keep using my newbery
Swap back to h4l
Get total new Salix kit
Get total new chase kit
And I have a soft spot for the gm 808 range this yeah so a chrome and mana with matching softs

Not really a shopping list well 3 of them are
Title: Re: The All New 'What's on Your Bat shopping List' Thread!!!!
Post by: Cover_Drive on March 30, 2017, 12:15:46 PM
1. Top End BlankBats.
2. Gunn & Moore Ross Taylor Players Edition
3. Laver & Wood Signature

@Alvaro - not too sure on SM-18 model but certainly can help a dear brother with a CA, but can obviously try SM-18 too! Canadian willow, hmm!
Title: Re: The All New 'What's on Your Bat shopping List' Thread!!!!
Post by: joymarvin on March 30, 2017, 12:21:46 PM
1. Blank Bats in Virat Kohli shape
2. Robinson Sports
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Post by: Churchy1989 on March 30, 2017, 12:27:14 PM
Pro Blank Bat in the root profile, 2lbs9
GN Halestorm, a meaty one around 2lbs12
Title: Re: The All New 'What's on Your Bat shopping List' Thread!!!!
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on March 30, 2017, 12:36:58 PM
A few I'd like to try off the top of my head

GN big bat (Warner or Halestorm, I'm not fussy...)
GM Travis Head players edition
Something high end made by FC Sondhi
A Keeley own brand (if it ever happens)
One of those MSR bats with pink Raunchy stickers!
A Kippax with the Waved handle
Title: Re: The All New 'What's on Your Bat shopping List' Thread!!!!
Post by: ch1p on March 30, 2017, 01:09:39 PM
1) I really wanted a B3 Pepsi or Warner replica but they have sold out of oversized clefts and are not going to get any more in due to the new MCC Regs (DAMN YOU MCC :( )
2) Gray Nics Big bat (Any will do with Warner being first)
3) Laver & Wood High middled mega
4) B3 Tonto
5) Replica of IMO the best shape ever GM Icon!
Title: Re: The All New 'What's on Your Bat shopping List' Thread!!!!
Post by: GeorgeB93 on March 30, 2017, 01:12:01 PM
1) Salix raw (fell in love with one at vitas)
2) BAS bow 20/20 players edition
3) B&S GP274 (to match my pads and gloves
4) H4L custom
5) laver and wood reserve ultra
Title: Re: The All New 'What's on Your Bat shopping List' Thread!!!!
Post by: Biggie Smalls on March 30, 2017, 01:20:21 PM
A few I'd like to try off the top of my head

GN big bat (Warner or Halestorm, I'm not fussy...)
GM Travis Head players edition
Something high end made by FC Sondhi
A Keeley own brand (if it ever happens)
One of those MSR bats with pink Raunchy stickers!
A Kippax with the Waved handle

I quite like those msr raunchy stickers too .
Title: Re: The All New 'What's on Your Bat shopping List' Thread!!!!
Post by: shamelessshaun on March 30, 2017, 01:55:38 PM
H4L 50/50
Anything from Keeley Cricket
Red Ink Custom - only heard good things
Title: Re: The All New 'What's on Your Bat shopping List' Thread!!!!
Post by: sfa82 on March 30, 2017, 02:25:47 PM
1. SS (I have an older version LE which is my match bat)
2. A GM 808 Mana or Neon (seem to be great value from what I have seen on here)
3. An UZI bat. (Feedback seems to be great from those that have them)
4. A B3
Title: Re: The All New 'What's on Your Bat shopping List' Thread!!!!
Post by: SOULMAN1012 on March 30, 2017, 04:04:00 PM
Next up for me will certainly be a Robert pack in think the other 4:
Keeley bat
Big GN probably a halestorm
H4L haven't had one in quite a while
SS or SG
Title: Re: The All New 'What's on Your Bat shopping List' Thread!!!!
Post by: edge on March 30, 2017, 05:18:18 PM
I particularly want to buy soonish:

- A Chase, one of the lower middle shapes
- An experimental short blade/extra long handle bat, been umming and ahhing about who to get to make it for a while
- A new Aldred

I'd also love to try a TK and a Rob Pack, never owned or knowingly used either. And one day a Robertsbridge custom GN Nemesis because I know my current Nemesis won't last forever :(
Title: Re: The All New 'What's on Your Bat shopping List' Thread!!!!
Post by: sfa82 on March 30, 2017, 05:25:33 PM
And one day a Robertsbridge custom GN Nemesis

This too!
Title: Re: The All New 'What's on Your Bat shopping List' Thread!!!!
Post by: Calzehbhoy on March 30, 2017, 05:27:58 PM
Trying to get rid of some at the moment but I'd quite like-

B3 Beluga
A lighter nice looking RS Bat
Top Grade SS/Ton
Kranzbuhler bat
Nemesis
Title: Re: The All New 'What's on Your Bat shopping List' Thread!!!!
Post by: procricket on March 30, 2017, 05:35:04 PM
1.gn velocity
2.ss but only direct sorry no shop ones.
3.any Australian made gn
Title: Re: The All New 'What's on Your Bat shopping List' Thread!!!!
Post by: Northern monkey on March 30, 2017, 05:50:59 PM
Any five of Simon mays latest acquisitions would more than do nicely
Not bothered which ones, but then I'd probably be too afraid to use them in case I damaged em

Laver
H4l
Scat
Tk
SS /Robinson /ca

Same wish list I've had since joining this forum
Title: Re: The All New 'What's on Your Bat shopping List' Thread!!!!
Post by: Jlscarroll17 on March 30, 2017, 06:42:34 PM
Managed to free up some space over the winter so I've just got my 2 RPC's now so I'm after a grade 2 bat either a Aldred prestige, custom red ink, H4L NV/fifty50 can anybody recommend any of these ?
Title: Re: The All New 'What's on Your Bat shopping List' Thread!!!!
Post by: Gurujames on March 30, 2017, 06:46:09 PM
Managed to free up some space over the winter so I've just got my 2 RPC's now so I'm after a grade 2 bat either a Aldred prestige, custom red ink, H4L NV/fifty50 can anybody recommend any of these ?
Got an Aldred supreme, custom red ink and h4l NV. All are great though the best value for money and performance overall is the red ink in my opinion. The NV comes close though.
Title: Re: The All New 'What's on Your Bat shopping List' Thread!!!!
Post by: Gurujames on March 30, 2017, 06:52:51 PM
Shopping wise:

1. Chase volante r4
2. CA 5000
3. Salix Praestantia (regret selling mine though got top money for it), or Pod or Torque
4. A big kippax
5. An old Puma 5000 or above
Title: Re: The All New 'What's on Your Bat shopping List' Thread!!!!
Post by: Jaffa on March 30, 2017, 08:01:00 PM
Wanting to clearout a few bats. I have a Cor3, Uzi, CA 10,000 and a Hunts Players grade custom waiting to be approved. Shameless plug.

But if or when I go shopping again there's a few things on my wish list in no particular order.

Laver Special Reserve
Aldred Spectre (so long as Paul doesn't get miffed I want a bat at a actual weight and not a pickup one)
B3 Scat copy
H4L 50/50
Xp80
Title: Re: The All New 'What's on Your Bat shopping List' Thread!!!!
Post by: jd163 on March 30, 2017, 08:37:32 PM
As of now just a Laver & Wood MEGA (Mid-Lo) in Special Reserve. I regret selling one now i want it again.
Title: Re: The All New 'What's on Your Bat shopping List' Thread!!!!
Post by: wayward_hayward on March 30, 2017, 09:18:21 PM
One of those bats that stops me getting out..... Any available?

On a more serious note, I keep looking at my current bats and I think that I have too many and need no more. I think I need some CBF counselling.
Title: Re: The All New 'What's on Your Bat shopping List' Thread!!!!
Post by: Chad on March 30, 2017, 09:45:00 PM
In no particular order:

1. A B3 Shan Masood or Beluga profile
2. A Rob Pack stunner
3. GN XP80
4. GN Legend Gold
5. GM Chrome LE, or a GM Players Edition

Finally got my hands on a Trott profiled B3 and a Warner GN, otherwise those would probably be on the list somewhere. Chances are, I won't get any of these and somehow impulsively buy a stunning low grade GM off Vitas or something like that. :-[
Title: Re: The All New 'What's on Your Bat shopping List' Thread!!!!
Post by: Maverick06 on March 30, 2017, 09:52:18 PM
1) SS Gladiator
2) SS Maximus
3) SG Players Edition
4) MB Malik LE or Bubber Sher
5) NB 1080
Title: Re: The All New 'What's on Your Bat shopping List' Thread!!!!
Post by: benparkinson1 on March 30, 2017, 10:02:12 PM
1) b3 trot profile
2) hunts county careLex
3)Woodstock tour de force
4)ceat
5)mrf
Title: Re: The All New 'What's on Your Bat shopping List' Thread!!!!
Post by: FattusCattus on March 30, 2017, 10:11:57 PM
In no particular order:

1. A B3 Shan Masood or Beluga profile

Good call Chadleigh - that looks a spunker of a shape.
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Post by: Over Gully on March 31, 2017, 04:41:34 AM
1. New Balance 1080 LE
2. SS D46
3. SS Gladiator Custom
4. GN Velocity
5. MRF Genius AB DeVilliers
Title: Re: The All New 'What's on Your Bat shopping List' Thread!!!!
Post by: Biggie Smalls on March 31, 2017, 09:39:01 AM
One of those bats that stops me getting out..... Any available?

On a more serious note, I keep looking at my current bats and I think that I have too many and need no more. I think I need some CBF counselling.

Blasphemy!  Sacrilege! Be gone evil one !

.... but yes , i feel like i need cbf councelling too . I said it before , we should start a confession /councelling thread ie "hi , I'm Shayne and I have a cricket bat problem" . We could then post up photos of all our 'sins' ... um , i  mean bats , and get things off our chest and begin the healing process!   :( :D
Title: Re: The All New 'What's on Your Bat shopping List' Thread!!!!
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on March 31, 2017, 02:16:15 PM
Blasphemy!  Sacrilege! Be gone evil one !

.... but yes , i feel like i need cbf councelling too . I said it before , we should start a confession /councelling thread ie "hi , I'm Shayne and I have a cricket bat problem" . We could then post up photos of all our 'sins' ... um , i  mean bats , and get things off our chest and begin the healing process!   :( :D

Wouldn't​ that be a bit like going to the pub for an AA meeting?
Title: Re: The All New 'What's on Your Bat shopping List' Thread!!!!
Post by: Biggie Smalls on March 31, 2017, 03:17:50 PM
Wouldn't​ that be a bit like going to the pub for an AA meeting?

Yes , yes indeed... i suppose it would be . But who else would listen , who else would better understand . Ultimately,  it would create a thread with photos of ridiculous bat collections which would be cool to look at and compare ( one place to look , drool , laugh at our own excess etc ). I have 14 bats , just about to buy two more next week , with plans to buy two more shortly after . That will be 18 bats ... and I wouldn't come close to comparing with the simonmays , chads , ursmastis etc of the forum .