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Equipment => Bats => Topic started by: Sanj on March 05, 2018, 08:59:12 PM

Title: B3 1 stripe or jedi zaramax 5 star
Post by: Sanj on March 05, 2018, 08:59:12 PM
Which one is better b3 1 stripe or jedi zaramax 5 star at almost same price ,need advice thanks
Title: Re: B3 1 stripe or jedi zaramax 5 star
Post by: Yorkershire on March 05, 2018, 09:12:25 PM
That is a tough one.. a little biased here...

James at JEDi is local to me and from the legendary ACE bats, learned from Alf... great guy and great value...

Not used B3, but being ex GM and people on here rate them highly...

Won't go wrong with either to be honest... see who is more local to you and see if you can get there in person?
Title: Re: B3 1 stripe or jedi zaramax 5 star
Post by: Churchy1989 on March 05, 2018, 09:30:04 PM
Which one is better b3 1 stripe or jedi zaramax 5 star at almost same price ,need advice thanks

James is a really nice guy and would give you a selection of clefts to pick from. Also makes a a few bats for other companies.

B3 I'm yet to decide as mine is going back for manufacturing damage.. but lots of people rave about them...so onto to then on that....

Personally contact Dave are XX Norfolk Cricket and tell him i told you to get one made.. Best bat I've ever had!
Title: Re: B3 1 stripe or jedi zaramax 5 star
Post by: Gurujames on March 05, 2018, 09:55:14 PM
Don't have much experience with B3 though the ones I have tapped up have been good. What puts me off of them is the total lack of a bow in their bats.
I have a zaramax bought through 'The Cricket Boutique'. I had a choice of cleft and was kept well informed throughout the process. It was delivered bang on weight and with the correctly sized and shaped handle. It performs very well and offers excellent value for money.
Title: Re: B3 1 stripe or jedi zaramax 5 star
Post by: sarg on March 06, 2018, 01:36:19 AM
I have reviewed a Jedi Zaramax and numerous B3. Go watch my videos and decide for yourself.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX5bnPzF5spCIKYJR7XJIBg?view_as=subscriber (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX5bnPzF5spCIKYJR7XJIBg?view_as=subscriber)
Title: Re: B3 1 stripe or jedi zaramax 5 star
Post by: moonball on March 07, 2018, 01:05:23 PM
My lad had a B3 and it was a belter... I've since had some JEDi's and value for money wise, performance, can't really go wrong. Both companies, despite being very different on a number of fronts, do care about the product and the customer. Tough call - buy one of each... this is CBF.
Title: Re: B3 1 stripe or jedi zaramax 5 star
Post by: Alvaro on March 07, 2018, 01:06:57 PM
Both?
Title: Re: B3 1 stripe or jedi zaramax 5 star
Post by: moonball on March 07, 2018, 01:14:57 PM
Both?

The question "which is better...", infers that the person asking is considering a purchase, either of one or the other. As it's almost impossible to say "which is best", my suggestion is buy both.
Title: Re: B3 1 stripe or jedi zaramax 5 star
Post by: bostoncricketer on March 07, 2018, 01:29:39 PM
If you go through a retailer like TCB you might be able to get a Jedi Players grade for £150 which is a much higher grade than 1 stripe for the same price. If you care about looks I would go with Jedi
Title: Re: B3 1 stripe or jedi zaramax 5 star
Post by: Simmy on March 07, 2018, 02:52:00 PM
i would go with Jedi.

James is a fantastic guy and makes a belting bat
Title: Re: B3 1 stripe or jedi zaramax 5 star
Post by: moonball on March 07, 2018, 04:23:52 PM
If you go through a retailer like TCB you might be able to get a Jedi Players grade for £150 which is a much higher grade than 1 stripe for the same price. If you care about looks I would go with Jedi

Yep - can't rate TCB highly enough. You almost get a bespoke service, choosing the cleft, etc.
Title: Re: B3 1 stripe or jedi zaramax 5 star
Post by: The Cricket Boutique on March 07, 2018, 05:15:17 PM
Yep - can't rate TCB highly enough. You almost get a bespoke service, choosing the cleft, etc.

Cheers Gents!  :)
Title: Re: B3 1 stripe or jedi zaramax 5 star
Post by: LateBloomer on March 07, 2018, 05:52:57 PM
Had two teammates with B3s and not been overly impressed with either, felt very hard when tapping up almost like some Lavers out of the wrapper. They were both a lower grade to be fair
Title: Re: B3 1 stripe or jedi zaramax 5 star
Post by: Bats_Entertainment on March 07, 2018, 07:13:12 PM
Had two teammates with B3s and not been overly impressed with either, felt very hard when tapping up almost like some Lavers out of the wrapper. They were both a lower grade to be fair

B3 claim grade doesn't affect performance.
Title: Re: B3 1 stripe or jedi zaramax 5 star
Post by: Bats_Entertainment on March 07, 2018, 07:14:50 PM
I would imagineJames does too?
Title: Re: B3 1 stripe or jedi zaramax 5 star
Post by: LateBloomer on March 07, 2018, 07:33:13 PM
B3 claim grade doesn't affect performance.

Interesting
Title: Re: B3 1 stripe or jedi zaramax 5 star
Post by: Bats_Entertainment on March 07, 2018, 08:23:49 PM
Interesting

A much debated topic  Have you not noticed?
Title: Re: B3 1 stripe or jedi zaramax 5 star
Post by: LateBloomer on March 07, 2018, 08:33:31 PM
A much debated topic  Have you not noticed.

Don't think Ive read that particular thread no

I was only giving an opinion on the two bats that I'd tapped up, maybe that's representative maybe its not
Title: Re: B3 1 stripe or jedi zaramax 5 star
Post by: Bats_Entertainment on March 07, 2018, 09:01:16 PM
There are many, many threads on here debating whether lower grade willow performs  just as well as higher grade.

Most recently in relation to the Kippax brand, I think.
Title: Re: B3 1 stripe or jedi zaramax 5 star
Post by: LateBloomer on March 07, 2018, 09:54:45 PM
There are many, many threads on here debating whether lower grade willow performs  just as well as higher grade.

Most recently in relation to the Kippax brand, I think.

I am aware of that. I was commenting on this post as the OP asked for opinions on B3 bats. Is that ok?
Title: Re: B3 1 stripe or jedi zaramax 5 star
Post by: LDifa on March 07, 2018, 10:18:43 PM
B3 all the way for me, team mate has a jedi and it's ok, no where near my B3 in terms of both looks and performance
Title: Re: B3 1 stripe or jedi zaramax 5 star
Post by: Bats_Entertainment on March 07, 2018, 10:39:09 PM
I am aware of that. I was commenting on this post as the OP asked for opinions on B3 bats. Is that ok?

Fine. You gave your opinion on 'admittedly' lower grade B3 bats. I reminded you that these supposedly perform as well as the higher grade ones.
Title: Re: B3 1 stripe or jedi zaramax 5 star
Post by: LateBloomer on March 07, 2018, 10:43:37 PM
Fine. You gave your opinion on 'admittedly' lower grade B3 bats. I reminded you that these supposedly perform as well as the higher grade ones.

Thanks