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Equipment => Bats => Topic started by: ibrartariq on November 09, 2018, 01:25:22 PM
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Hello everyone,
So my friend who was supposed to bring me RS bat from India has ditched me lol and has refused to bring in a bat but is bringing BAS players edition gloves.
Although I love my RS bat but if i get one shipped shipping and fumigation is too high and is causing my budget to collapse.
I only have one bat atm ( sold 4, CA, H4L, AS and GN signature ) so need another spare bat just in case mine break mid season.
I am now considering off the shelf bats.
So in terms of pressing and performance which one would you rate higher than other?
I can get Aussie Kookas or GN but the price tag for a good performing bats are too high here.
If you have any other suggestions, please feel free to add.
Cheers
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Any one of the sponsors on here (Red Ink, Hell4Leather, B3, Uzi etc.) will make or source you a very good bat to your specifications at a very good price compared to what you'd pay for an equivalent or even inferior bat from one of the big brands.
They'd be my first stop.
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Any one of the sponsors on here (Red Ink, Hell4Leather, B3, Uzi etc.) will make or source you a very good bat to your specifications at a very good price compared to what you'd pay for an equivalent or even inferior bat from one of the big brands.
They'd be my first stop.
Hi
Thanks for the suggesstion but again the postage and price tag from uk would be alot higher when i import it to australia
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Hi
Thanks for the suggesstion but again the postage and price tag from uk would be alot higher when i import it to australia
Postage to Aus is between £30 and £40 and import fees shouldn’t be an issue if the item is worth $1000 or less
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Postage to Aus is between £30 and £40 and import fees shouldn’t be an issue if the item is worth $1000 or less
Ok so which if the uk bat manufacturers would you refommend? I have used hell4leather hellfire, was a good bat but did not work out well for me.
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Postage to Aus is between £30 and £40 and import fees shouldn’t be an issue if the item is worth $1000 or less
Since July 1st 2018 , all imports ($1000 minimum no longer applies) are subject to 10% oz gst.
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Since July 1st 2018 , all imports ($1000 minimum no longer applies) are subject to 10% oz gst.
not quite...the only change is that overseas vendors totaling more than $75,000AUD worth of Australian sales per annum must self declare GST on Australian purchases...
i wouldn't think many of the smaller UK bat makers would be hitting those numbers...
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If u are looking to buy a DSC bat then this url can be of some help.
https://www.dsc-cricket.com/cricket-bats/english-willow/condor.html (https://www.dsc-cricket.com/cricket-bats/english-willow/condor.html)
I believe u can discuss with them over whatsapp.
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From the list you posted
SG’s new line “Players Edition”, and “Player’s ultimate” are the best in my opinion.
Lovely profile, meaty build, amazing pick up”. I was very pleased with mine.
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/SG-Players-ultimate-English-Willow-Cricket-Bat/183534053824?hash=item2abb7b69c0:g:eIUAAOSwgYlbjkcX (https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/SG-Players-ultimate-English-Willow-Cricket-Bat/183534053824?hash=item2abb7b69c0:g:eIUAAOSwgYlbjkcX)
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/SG-Players-Ultimate-English-Willow-Players-Bat-Hand-Knocking-Available/253952542175?hash=item3b20c045df:g:OV8AAOSwlypb1Gec (https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/SG-Players-Ultimate-English-Willow-Players-Bat-Hand-Knocking-Available/253952542175?hash=item3b20c045df:g:OV8AAOSwlypb1Gec)
DSC is a hit or a miss deal.
And I am not a fan of how SS bats feel and pickup - and every model seem to have one same exact shape and profile.
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Agree.. SG are the best value for money imho.
I have all 3 btw
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And I am not a fan of how SS bats feel and pickup - and every model seem to have one same exact shape and profile.
Maybe with a different Sharpie lol
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From the list you posted
SG’s new line “Players Edition”, and “Player’s ultimate” are the best in my opinion.
Lovely profile, meaty build, amazing pick up”. I was very pleased with mine.
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/SG-Players-ultimate-English-Willow-Cricket-Bat/183534053824?hash=item2abb7b69c0:g:eIUAAOSwgYlbjkcX (https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/SG-Players-ultimate-English-Willow-Cricket-Bat/183534053824?hash=item2abb7b69c0:g:eIUAAOSwgYlbjkcX)
Thanks
The sellers who have these listed on ebay, are they genuine bats?
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/SG-Players-Ultimate-English-Willow-Players-Bat-Hand-Knocking-Available/253952542175?hash=item3b20c045df:g:OV8AAOSwlypb1Gec (https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/SG-Players-Ultimate-English-Willow-Players-Bat-Hand-Knocking-Available/253952542175?hash=item3b20c045df:g:OV8AAOSwlypb1Gec)
DSC is a hit or a miss deal.
And I am not a fan of how SS bats feel and pickup - and every model seem to have one same exact shape and profile.
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And I am not a fan of how SS bats feel and pickup - and every model seem to have one same exact shape and profile.
Are you seriously saying that SG and DSC make bats with different shapes and profiles across their range? Standard shape and profile is the norm for all Asian bat manufacturers. The 'different shapes for different players' mantra only applies to UK brands.
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Most of the Indian manufacturers have 1 generic profile across all their ranges for their off-shelf offerings.
And there is slight difference if the bat is marketed as specific player's profile.
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Are you seriously saying that SG and DSC make bats with different shapes and profiles across their range? Standard shape and profile is the norm for all Asian bat manufacturers. The 'different shapes for different players' mantra only applies to UK brands.
DSC, I have definitely seen different shapes when I used them 10 years ago - they are probably now churning cookie cutter size one shape for all - I don’t really know.
SG? DEFINITELY a coupe of different shapes spread accross different models.
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do yourself a favour and seriously look at Grove bats from Meulemans. This year they are unbelievable and are an excellent price. the best value for money bats in Aus.
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Any idea where the grove bats are made?
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Any idea where the grove bats are made?
Mostly India, top grade are Australian.
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Mostly India, top grade are Australian.
All made by GN. Makers Choice made in Melbourne. If you blokes watched my reviews you would know this.
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Having visited with a UK perspective I found them very underwhelming for the money but then nothing in Aus grabbed me. Bats are so damned expensive and it isn't as easy to find something really special... but that's another story and it's all relative I guess.
Even the price of Indian imported bats is crazy by comparison so I'd personally look at someone who can make a bat for you so you get exactly what you (think) you want rather than have an online gamble. Do B3 still have their Aus special deal? Maybe the Aus residents can help track down a decent bat maker (I know McVicar has been mentioned a lot)?
edit: oh, and Sarg's YouTube video are really awesome for narrowing down bats you may not be able to get hands on first
I’ll stick to my review hobby and not comment on the commercial reality of costs of anything in Australia being expensive. There are plenty of bat makers, GN and Bradbury for instance. I don’t know them all.
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All made by GN. Makers Choice made in Melbourne. If you blokes watched my reviews you would know this.
Haven't watched your videos, but Grove do have videos of them selecting bats in India on their own Facebook page.
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my two pence worth on this...
SS - never seen a bad one. Performance wise, all are great. Have heard people had trouble with handles years ago but not so much now.
SG - unsure these guys. A lot of the bats I have seen, always seem very hard. Take an age to open up to optimal performance.
DSC - oo, new kids on the block and i am mighty impressed tbh. Performance is great, how long they last remains to be seen!
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Just my ten cents worth, I've had a great experience with Rod from Coopers Cricket in Brisbane. He manufactures his bats from first principles in Brisbane, I've been to his workshop, instead of getting roughly shaped clefts like some guys (JP Gavan for instance) do. Have a look at him, good prices, good quality and good service. And no I'm not affiliated with him in any way :D
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Thanks Rod. Haha just kidding
Just my ten cents worth, I've had a great experience with Rod from Coopers Cricket in Brisbane. He manufactures his bats from first principles in Brisbane, I've been to his workshop, instead of getting roughly shaped clefts like some guys (JP Gavan for instance) do. Have a look at him, good prices, good quality and good service. And no I'm not affiliated with him in any way :D