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Equipment => Bats => Topic started by: Mike Watson on May 17, 2017, 05:21:39 AM

Title: H4L Bats
Post by: Mike Watson on May 17, 2017, 05:21:39 AM
H4L bats are looking the biz. Have they a rep here in Manchester ?
Title: Re: H4L Bats
Post by: H4Ladam on May 17, 2017, 07:26:05 AM
Hi. Not directly in Manchester, but you can see the list of stockists here.
https://www.h4l.co.uk/pages/retailers (https://www.h4l.co.uk/pages/retailers)
Alternatively order online and the bat would be made to your spec.
Thanks
Title: Re: H4L Bats
Post by: Northern monkey on May 17, 2017, 07:30:12 AM
And yes they are most certainly the BIZ
Title: Re: H4L Bats
Post by: Mike Watson on May 17, 2017, 09:57:37 AM
I'd prefer to buy direct Adam as I'm on a budget, 2.9 with a good balanced pick up and I will have a look.
Title: Re: H4L Bats
Post by: Vitas Cricket on May 17, 2017, 10:08:42 AM
I'd prefer to buy direct Adam as I'm on a budget, 2.9 with a good balanced pick up and I will have a look.

Retailer pricing is cheaper than manufacturer RRP.

We have a wide range of H4L bats in stock, 2'9 is getting towards the lower end of their weight range but i do have some available. Feel free to send me an email jake@vitascricket.co.uk
Title: Re: H4L Bats
Post by: Mike Watson on May 17, 2017, 11:55:14 AM
Pick up is key and around the 90 pound mark delivered to Norden.

Title: Re: H4L Bats
Post by: tom line on May 17, 2017, 11:58:04 AM
Pick up is key and around the 90 pound mark delivered to Norden.



ebay.co.uk
Title: Re: H4L Bats
Post by: northernboy1987 on May 17, 2017, 12:04:06 PM
Pick up is key and around the 90 pound mark delivered to Norden.

You're going to struggle to get a new H4L for anywhere near £90 I think mate.
Title: Re: H4L Bats
Post by: Vitas Cricket on May 17, 2017, 12:06:11 PM
Senior sized H4L bats start around £125 with the devil model, the devil is a model we don't actively stock i'm afraid.

Would be extremely difficult for a VAT registered business to handmake a bat entirely in the UK (as H4L do) and sell it for less than £100.

As suggested, if you are after a H4L bat at that price, then ebay might be your best bet.
Title: Re: H4L Bats
Post by: velvetsky01 on May 17, 2017, 12:09:40 PM
yep good luck with finding one for that outside of ebay - they do pop up from time to time but do get snapped up quickly when they do
Title: Re: H4L Bats
Post by: petehosk on May 17, 2017, 12:10:55 PM
Pick up is key and around the 90 pound mark delivered to Norden.

Sounds reasonable! Oh damn, hold on, I thought it was 2005 again. Forgot it's 2017 now!  ;)
Title: Re: H4L Bats
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on May 17, 2017, 12:12:58 PM
£90 inc delivery for any UK made bat would be a push!
Title: Re: H4L Bats
Post by: hilly_2015 on May 17, 2017, 12:34:08 PM
Put it this way - I've just picked up a second hand H4L Pro Hellfire for £190 on eBay and I got myself a bargain - so I think you're a little off with your pricing!
Title: Re: H4L Bats
Post by: petehosk on May 17, 2017, 12:44:16 PM
Vitas has a point though - the Dvl grade can be purchased for £125 and there are some fantastic dvl models around!
The one I had was an absolute weapon and went as well as almost bat I have tapped up!!
Title: Re: H4L Bats
Post by: Byo on May 17, 2017, 01:02:02 PM
Vitas has a point though - the Dvl grade can be purchased for £125 and there are some fantastic dvl models around!
The one I had was an absolute weapon and went as well as almost bat I have tapped up!!

2nd that as my Devil is awesome.
Title: Re: H4L Bats
Post by: Mike Watson on May 17, 2017, 01:04:27 PM
I'd like my new bat knocked in. I've no real issue with 2nd/3rd hand bats bar the lack of warranty.
Title: Re: H4L Bats
Post by: tom line on May 17, 2017, 01:11:09 PM
I think you're struggling to get any bat regardless of whether it's second hand or not for £90 knocked in and with a warranty
Title: Re: H4L Bats
Post by: Mike Watson on May 17, 2017, 01:28:57 PM
TCB are not far from Norden. Maybe they could pop around with a few bats that I can have a hit with.
Title: Re: H4L Bats
Post by: FattusCattus on May 17, 2017, 01:30:53 PM
Sound the Troll alarm and man the barricades nerds!!! We've got a live one :)

well played sir!
Title: Re: H4L Bats
Post by: Churchy1989 on May 17, 2017, 01:38:07 PM
@Mike Watson

I can send you a H4L Cleft and you can shape it into a 2lb 9oz bat for £90!
Title: Re: H4L Bats
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on May 17, 2017, 01:41:47 PM
I think you're struggling to get any bat regardless of whether it's second hand or not for £90 knocked in and with a warranty

You never said it had to be decent! ;)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/182149068185 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/182149068185)
Title: Re: H4L Bats
Post by: The Cricket Boutique on May 17, 2017, 01:45:23 PM
We have a few bats coming in very soon. A Devil would be £145 +delivery but we would oil and get the knocking in process going for that price. Grade 2's are £205.

Cheers
Title: Re: H4L Bats
Post by: alexhilly1492 on May 17, 2017, 01:58:51 PM
2nd that as my Devil is awesome.

mine too!
Title: Re: H4L Bats
Post by: FattusCattus on May 17, 2017, 02:07:27 PM
Do lightweight Devils exist?
Title: Re: H4L Bats
Post by: Mike Watson on May 17, 2017, 02:13:02 PM
£95.00 at a stretch, fulling knocked in with delivery to Manchester.
Title: Re: H4L Bats
Post by: LEACHY48 on May 17, 2017, 02:14:41 PM
@Mike Watson you're sorely deluded if you think 95 quid will get you anything close to a good condition fully knocked in H4L posted at 2.9 - as everyone has suggested get on eBay and start searching to suit your budget
Title: Re: H4L Bats
Post by: FattusCattus on May 17, 2017, 02:15:48 PM
Men! I refer you to my earlier post - you are feeding the goat!
Title: Re: H4L Bats
Post by: LEACHY48 on May 17, 2017, 02:17:02 PM
Men! I refer you to my earlier post - you are feeding the goat!

True...but strange that some people have nothing better to do though
Title: Re: H4L Bats
Post by: ppccopener on May 17, 2017, 02:18:50 PM
great thread this one who has the time machine taking us back to 1997 bat prices?  :)

crank the turbo up , strap yourself in and let's get the vinyl records out

love it
Title: Re: H4L Bats
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on May 17, 2017, 02:23:38 PM
great thread this one who has the time machine taking us back to 1997 bat prices?  :)

crank the turbo up , strap yourself in and let's get the vinyl records out

love it

I'll just check the flux capacitor in my Delorean then see if I can hit 88pmh
Title: Re: H4L Bats
Post by: alexhilly1492 on May 17, 2017, 02:41:08 PM
Do lightweight Devils exist?

im not sure they do, mines @ 2.12 put picks up well
Title: Re: H4L Bats
Post by: Mike Watson on May 17, 2017, 02:42:42 PM
I've tried the link from WalkingWicket but it's not a h4l. I think Adam will work some sort of deal out. I'm not fussy when it comes to cricket bats once pick up is to my liking.
Title: Re: H4L Bats
Post by: justnotcricket86 on May 17, 2017, 03:19:47 PM
I've tried the link from WalkingWicket but it's not a h4l. I think Adam will work some sort of deal out. I'm not fussy when it comes to cricket bats once pick up is to my liking.

I've got a H4L Monster, weighs 2'9. It's only 4 years old but still goes like a rocket. Yours for £92.50 delivered?
Title: Re: H4L Bats
Post by: Gurujames on May 17, 2017, 05:03:47 PM
I've got a H4L Monster, weighs 2'9. It's only 4 years old but still goes like a rocket. Yours for £92.50 delivered?
Any photos?
Title: Re: H4L Bats
Post by: Neon Cricket on May 17, 2017, 05:30:34 PM
I've tried the link from WalkingWicket but it's not a h4l. I think Adam will work some sort of deal out. I'm not fussy when it comes to cricket bats once pick up is to my liking.

He'll need to be a miracle worker to get a brand new bat for £90.

Nativity of youth...
Title: Re: H4L Bats
Post by: Churchy1989 on May 17, 2017, 06:16:14 PM
£95.00 at a stretch, fulling knocked in with delivery to Manchester.

I have one just short of a SH, so Harrow, damaged toe but fixed, posted for £97.50
Title: Re: H4L Bats
Post by: sarg on May 17, 2017, 06:29:37 PM
I'd like a unicorn. ;)
Title: Re: H4L Bats
Post by: edge on May 17, 2017, 06:36:51 PM
I'd like a unicorn. ;)
Here you go ;)
(https://sc02.alicdn.com/kf/UT8UeNHXyXbXXagOFbXL/RSM-UNICORN-CUSTOM-MADE-CRICKET-BATS.jpg)
Title: Re: H4L Bats
Post by: The Cricket Boutique on May 17, 2017, 08:16:06 PM
Do lightweight Devils exist?

Yes they do. A couple have passed through our hands.

Where are people finding Devil bats for £125?
Title: Re: H4L Bats
Post by: jd163 on May 17, 2017, 10:46:09 PM
Is he Sitonit with a new user id  :)
Title: Re: H4L Bats
Post by: Mike Watson on May 18, 2017, 04:29:13 AM
The Solar Red GM looks like the new Focus bats profile. Tasty.
Title: Re: H4L Bats
Post by: sarg on May 18, 2017, 05:08:32 AM
Here you go ;)
(https://sc02.alicdn.com/kf/UT8UeNHXyXbXXagOFbXL/RSM-UNICORN-CUSTOM-MADE-CRICKET-BATS.jpg)

It's Gold Jerry!

Keeping in the spirit of this thread, for a true Unicorn, I'd like that to come with 45+ mm edges 70+ mm spine, no concaving, 20 grains min, no more 2.8 (with 5 grips) and a international pro to hand deliver it to my house....and knock it for me.  :D

Oh and I'm on a tight budget, so the pro will need to cover any travel and expenses.