Custom Bats Cricket Forum
Equipment => Your Kit => Topic started by: Buzz on December 18, 2018, 01:20:47 PM
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Back by popular demand!
It is that time of year again where people are dreaming of a generous bundle from Father Christmas, lusting after the new kit, thinking of dusting off their kit for preseason, finding some bits of kit are a looking just fractionally used, so not pristine, therefore must be replaced...
Let's see those pictures.
Match kit, net kit, wet weather kit, I don't care!
I appreciate there have been issues with photobucket. So instead use
https://postimages.org/ (https://postimages.org/)
or
http://tinypic.com (http://tinypic.com) both work well and are free.
I may be tempted to delete lists of kit without pictures...!
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Put up a little pic of what I've chosen to use next year yday as it happens. Gone for a new bat as clearly my lack of 100's last year was down to poor willow.
(https://i.postimg.cc/nV1NWTNk/483-ACCFA-1-BDE-4-C0-F-A7-A3-3561853-C0-DE1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/w37Wy5qy)
(https://i.postimg.cc/JztwZJ6Q/8-DE98-ADE-F425-4548-9056-C798613-E1102.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/878nVFVF)
(https://i.postimg.cc/HssF1XgC/AAE9-BD0-D-E3-C3-408-E-B4-A7-220-CA6-E8-CD9-A.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/8s9ZhFcy)
(https://i.postimg.cc/L6Cw959g/BB2-D61-D3-10-F7-47-C3-AC7-A-527-FCDF6-BB1-B.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/RNtXGMnv)
(https://i.postimg.cc/fygGrRkd/F3007448-C640-4475-A703-406-B20-CBF347.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/rRxZdc1y)
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Not as good photographer as @Ayrtek Cricket but this will be the kit for season.
Anthem as main bat with other one as back up.
(https://i.postimg.cc/9M3hD5n3/20181218-143442.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/SXG5P54V)(https://i.postimg.cc/W4q81tKn/20181218-143858.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/CZYkvMwB)
(https://i.postimg.cc/MGX6MJbt/20181218-143545.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/KKSSwVWg)(https://i.postimg.cc/J4tP2Tqv/20181218-143823.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/BX9T8BRB)
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images arent working for me apart from your 1st one, ive tried to flip it to hotlink for forum to make it bigger but its not working
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Good timing - I’ve just sorted the kit in my house out
It’s fair to say I’m not going to need to add too much ahead of 2019
(https://i.postimg.cc/T19Bhp0s/A844-A0-FF-786-D-435-C-8287-6-B51-D363080-D.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/dZh5xQzR)
(https://i.postimg.cc/sfmj0cC5/F8-FA8328-E9-D4-4530-A151-558-CE87-DC7-AC.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/4nKRYpd3)
There’s a thread on Twitter that explains how I spent my Saturday sorting it all out (with better pics)
https://twitter.com/t2ylo/status/1073890595670818817?s=21
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@t2ylo nice kit! I've always wanted a coffin but feel it maybe difficult to carry and not as practical as a duffle. How do you find carrying it about?
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Just had a read of the thread @t2ylo. Very impressive standard of kit within the family! Other than the Masuri helmets I think id happily use any of those items myself
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@t2ylo nice kit! I've always wanted a coffin but feel it maybe difficult to carry and not as practical as a duffle. How do you find carrying it about?
Love my coffin - had it for a very long time.
Upsides - Fits easily into boot of car, protects kit really well, there’s something very old school about it.
Downsides - has to be packed very neatly to get everything in. Need boot bag. Not suitable for keepers or insane levels of kit.
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Just had a read of the thread @t2ylo. Very impressive standard of kit within the family! Other than the Masuri helmets I think id happily use any of those items myself
The boys have to have new regs helmets - mine are the two smelly old Albion ones.
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The boys have to have new regs helmets - mine are the two smelly old Albion ones.
I use Albion myself so happy days!
Which out of those 3 duffles do you think is best?
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I use Albion myself so happy days!
Which out of those 3 duffles do you think is best?
I use Albion myself so happy days!
Which out of those 3 duffles do you think is best?
Tough call.
All three have side pockets for pads which is a must.
B&S has three bat slots - so big upside.
Unbranded Phantom is perfectly sized and understated. Like the valuables pocket a lot. Best back straps.
Pryzm is a proper looker up close.
So in no way answering your question.
Size. Bellingham & Smith
If I had to carry it lots - Phantom
Looks and style - Pryzm.
No help at all really
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(https://i.postimg.cc/VkCbZQJH/4681-F2-BE-A21-F-465-B-AE75-2-EB74-F791662.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/SnmsjP7W)
(https://i.postimg.cc/3JWGpDYh/A079-E790-C5-C6-4-DA3-A828-2-E8-D7-BC92304.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/GHw9nt4g)
Same as last year
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After missing most of last season with a back injury, I decided to go in a different direction with most of my kit from what I have had for the past couple of years and a bit of a change in my spending having shelled out £400 on a single bat last year. I have picked up 4 bats since the end of the season with a total cost of £480. The only items of kit to survive 'the cull' were my trusty Strettons, my club Shrey and a couple of my M&H which are now re-stickered with my matching gear OCD. I've now got a fair bit of kit that I will be looking to move on post-christmas as not had the chance to do so yet. The middle two bats are my M&H, the Kudos - my player elite from the past 2 seasons and the green Kumba2 - my Amplus/MH09.
Not sure why the thumbnails are so small but clicking the image takes you to a larger image I think! Edit - Thanks @jayralh for the advice with the images
(https://i.postimg.cc/KzWYgZnQ/20181218-192525.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
(https://i.postimg.cc/ncFHc9bZ/20181218-192541.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/w3rKwvjb)
(https://i.postimg.cc/gkgGwcmh/20181218-204451.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Vd0xp8Ss)
(https://i.postimg.cc/0QGs9PVb/20181218-204512.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/LYs7TKKp)
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That orange Kumba 😍
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Need to go through and sort out my kit bags but here are a couple of pics of my GN bats for 2019 season
GN Prestige, GM Atomic (UK made), GN Powerspot (UK made), GN x181 750i and finally GN Omega 5 star
(https://i.postimg.cc/t4bB9t12/773-EFA38-4882-4-DFA-8-B6-D-360-B7062-EF9-A.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/SJZ6r9fM)
(https://i.postimg.cc/vZv3TgfM/3600-B131-8-E4-A-44-FE-820-C-2-FBDA1-F172-ED.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/DS8qYzxY))
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Not planning on using the Gunn & Moore gear @SOULMAN1012?
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Not planning on using the Gunn & Moore gear @SOULMAN1012?
Still have the GM kit from the last two seasons plus Iv added a Noir and Diamond. I’ll upload pics of all kit later
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Need to go through and sort out my kit bags but here are a couple of pics of my GN bats for 2019 season
GN Prestige, GM Atomic (UK made), GN Powerspot (UK made), GN x181 750i and finally GN Omega 5 star
I think I just bought a GN x181 off you on eBay. You have a lovely collection of sticks there though too.
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Thanks @DorsetDan – I actually managed to score some runs last year, so why change?
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Mine is virtually the same as last year.
Lots of adidas stuff.
Plus Keeley and a Blank bat.
A masuri lid, SG thigh pads, shock dr box and an SG duffle.
(https://i.postimg.cc/zD0MxJXz/IMG-20181219-185631.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/s1GwXChq)
Simple, significantly slimmed down. But I couldn't be happier with the kit.
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@Buzz How do you compare these Adidas gloves to GM OLE or SG Test which you had?
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Well the xt1s are the nicest gloves I have ever owned.
The Elites are pretty good.
I found the gm gloves a bit too bulky and, when I got UK mens rather than indian mens the SG gloves were great.
I swapped because I like matching gloves and pads and the adidas pads are better than anything else I have tried.
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Well the xt1s are the nicest gloves I have ever owned.
The Elites are pretty good.
I found the gm gloves a bit too bulky and, when I got UK mens rather than indian mens the SG gloves were great.
I swapped because I like matching gloves and pads and the adidas pads are better than anything else I have tried.
wheres the best place to get the UK sizes in the indian brands Buzz?
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Good tonkmow about Adidas . Buzz would you be good enough to weigh the gloves for grams weight pls ?
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Absolutely no idea! I bought about 6 pairs of the SG gloves from different sources and ended up with two pairs in uk mens. The rest I sold. I think I got them all from ebay.
If I get a moment with the scales and my gloves I will see what I can do. I have to admit weighing gloves isn't something I would normally do!
They are definitely heavier than the BB gloves if that helps.
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Not as good photographer as @Ayrtek Cricket but this will be the kit for season.
Anthem as main bat with other one as back up.
(https://i.postimg.cc/9M3hD5n3/20181218-143442.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/SXG5P54V)(https://i.postimg.cc/W4q81tKn/20181218-143858.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/CZYkvMwB)
(https://i.postimg.cc/MGX6MJbt/20181218-143545.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/KKSSwVWg)(https://i.postimg.cc/J4tP2Tqv/20181218-143823.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/BX9T8BRB)
Seen a few Anthem bats in India. Is it an asian brand @jayralh ?
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Yes it is @mo_town. and it is a great bat. This is first time i tried Anthem after my cousin convinced me to get one and to be honest I will use Anthem from now on based on my experience with them.
Bat itself is very big with almost full profile as you can see in pics but very very well balanced and right feel for me so I think i didnt even bother weighing bat. Next thing I will try buy their batting gloves for 2019 season as they look decent and same design as BAS player edition.
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It's a fabulous shap @jayralh - looks a biggun, what does it weigh?
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Well the xt1s are the nicest gloves I have ever owned.
The Elites are pretty good.
I found the gm gloves a bit too bulky and, when I got UK mens rather than indian mens the SG gloves were great.
I swapped because I like matching gloves and pads and the adidas pads are better than anything else I have tried.
Wow. Time to try Adidas pads - I have never tried them but would definitely like to try them for once to see how they are.
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Just had an email yday about the adidas kit/boots etc now being available 👍
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Wow. Time to try Adidas pads - I have never tried them but would definitely like to try them for once to see how they are.
Well reasonable to say they aren't too dissimilar (identical) to the top of the range ss pads and am sure you have tried them!
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I grabbed some Adidas pads when the top ones were on sale for bargain £30!!
I sold them on for the same price as I got the large mans and they were a fraction too long for me! The guy I sold them to iss 6'5 so ideal for him!
If they had of been standard mens size I think I would have kept them as they were light, protective and comfortable!
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It's a fabulous shap @jayralh - looks a biggun, what does it weigh?
Just for you @FattusCattus.(https://i.postimg.cc/nL6stMZD/20181220-130939.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/4KQ46fYf)
I got tennis elbow and can't use heavy bats but this bat feels so light or let's say well balanced that I am happy to use all day long.
That weight is with one grip plus scuff sheet.
So all people hooked on weight should feel the bat rather than buying by dead weight. Well that's what I learnt.
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Well reasonable to say they aren't too dissimilar (identical) to the top of the range ss pads and am sure you have tried them!
That makes me say that aren't all top models of other brands similar to each other?
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Even if SS made Adidas pads, it does not mean they are the same as detailed design could be still be given by Adidas to SS instead of saying "make me your SS pads and put my adidas sticker on it" and design can make the difference between what works or not for someone.
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Sure, but you can make your own mind up here....
https://dkpcricketonline.com/collections/cricket-batting-pads-1/products/ss-pro-issue-cricket-batting-pads-all-white-custom-made
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Mine is virtually the same as last year.
Lots of adidas stuff.
Plus Keeley and a Blank bat.
A masuri lid, SG thigh pads, shock dr box and an SG duffle.
(https://i.postimg.cc/zD0MxJXz/IMG-20181219-185631.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/s1GwXChq)
Simple, significantly slimmed down. But I couldn't be happier with the kit.
Is that a heavy tennis ball used by Indian cricketers?
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Sadly not, it is a flat tennis ball as chewed by Toska my wife's dog...
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not sure this lot will win any prizes for looks, age and condition!!! but happy as all of this didn't cost me £100 (and £60 of that was on the duffle bag and the Grove gloves!!)
bats:
left - old BDM rescued from the bin at my club and repaired - still needs a bit of work, but was in a mess when i found it!
right - broken unknown make with huge chunk of the bottom missing - glued and fixed
Gloves:
old pair of GN E41s off eBay secondhand
grove limited editions i brought from Greg Chappell in Melbourne in 2013
gm keeping gloves - secondhand off ebay
Pads:
gm purist originals - secondhand off ebay
unbranded keeping pads - another rescue from the bin at my club!
old P1s - secondhand off ebay
thought i'd splash out on a new bag as i will be walking to cricket from now on - £19 for GN Duffle from Sports-bay-clearance on ebay - bargain
(https://i.postimg.cc/L84TLbXk/IMG-5829.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/sv87RK51)
(https://i.postimg.cc/1tFcyxCS/IMG-5830.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/mzbFSnWp)
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How is duffle bag @dt-second-hand-cricket . I am tempted to buy similar. Has it got separate external bat pockets and how many. Has it got separate shoe pocket?
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the duffle is good from my first impressions @jayralh - only got it this week, but with full kit in it is one the most comfortable i have used (like a proper hiking rucksack) - there is one external bat pocket (but with the way the double zips work you could easily put a bat in the main section and let the handle stick out the top)
there is no shoe section unfortunately - shame as it is big enough to include one without an issue
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Both bats look grainy @dt-second-hand-cricket, youve done well there!
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Here is my 2019 kit
Gray Nicolls - powerbow 900 pads, prestige, powerbow1500 & select batting gloves, predator 900 keeping pads & 1500 gloves along with Powerspot & Atomic bats
Adidas - XT 5.0 bat, XT 2.0 pads, elite & Adipure batting gloves
GM - 808 pads, OLE gloves, ST30 gloves, OLE keeping gloves and ST keeping pads and OLE thigh guard
Mars - classic LE pads & gloves, calibre bat and the other 2 both GM’s restickered, last years match bat being a Neon Signature and a Diamond Signature.
Lid - Masuri TI old model
Bags & not pictured GM duffle, aero stand up bag and England players issue duffle from 2015 Adidas SL22 spiked and aero P2 thigh guards.
(https://i.postimg.cc/MKnHDGSw/D08-CE14-E-4-B81-4052-88-E4-93164-DC2-CCB7.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/ZChJY4ns)
(https://i.postimg.cc/wvFMWyMq/4-ECD2-A50-ECC5-4-F66-901-B-BC6-E3-F1737-FC.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/r00qsp53)
(https://i.postimg.cc/HsFxPCYy/4-DF9-F985-4763-4-C5-A-AAD4-93-E26-AB4-A2-D8.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/VdBmdpbf)
(https://i.postimg.cc/VkMNxHvH/42113-EF5-64-C3-406-D-BC34-C9-BFF2044-E90.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/LJ9RfDzz)
(https://i.postimg.cc/j255Bxnz/BFD9-ADDA-1-F92-46-EE-A837-7835-D2224-B23.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/cgp0nNmH)
(https://i.postimg.cc/L5bXpcjG/964-D4124-E659-4-BC8-B0-A1-4-D216-B0122-E3.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/JHjm3d6Q)
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Duffle is a bargain and super comfortable agreed. More then big enough for full kit, shower stuff, 2x shoes, 3x gloves etc but not too large so it still fits on the train or doesn't annoy people you are sharing a lift with :D
the duffle is good from my first impressions @jayralh - only got it this week, but with full kit in it is one the most comfortable i have used (like a proper hiking rucksack) - there is one external bat pocket (but with the way the double zips work you could easily put a bat in the main section and let the handle stick out the top)
there is no shoe section unfortunately - shame as it is big enough to include one without an issue
I wait till christmas and see if anything else gets my attention during sale or i buy the same duffle.
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Both bats look grainy @dt-second-hand-cricket, youve done well there!
the grains on both are great, must admit for a grand total of £7 for both of them - i am also a bugger for light bats and they are both under 2lb 7oz - both have got far too good middles for my standard of batting- i am very chuffed :D :D
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@dt-second-hand-cricket I am envious of your ability to find top gear without being caught up in the idea that new shiny kit is what you really need!
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@Alvaro - every penny is a prisoner for me - so new and shiny has never been an option - must admit i look on here quite often and am very envious of all the quality kit people have and how classy it looks - if i used anything else apart from my scruffy used stuff i would be the very epitome of 'all the gear - no idea'!!!
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My 2019 kit is almost all in this previous post/review.
http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=45094.0 (http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=45094.0)
Besides the ACE kit, the bits I have are as follows:
Spikes- Nike Lunar Dominate from 3/4 years ago, Asics Gel (turquiose/yellow from a couple of years back), NB CK4030 blue and yellow. I'm considering a pair of Adidas or getting some trainers spiked up.
Lids- Shrey Masterclass Air Ti, with an Albion ultimate 98 Ti/elite pro Ti as backup. Green elite Pro Ti for Frogs fixtures.
Bats- my B3 as reviewed at the end of season. I did sticker it up as an ACE but I did a rubbish job of it so will get it refurbed when I'm back home and proper stickers back on it. I've got a JP Gavan featherblade on the way, and I'm looking at a Kingsport Deadly, or a couple of other Aussie sticks. Also at home (so no pics atm) are my impulse (with loads of glue holding it together), Newbery Quantum LE in ssh, my GM Flare, Ice Sub Zero (repaired and refurbed end of season). I think that's the lot at the moment.
Bag- as mentioned in my ACE review above, I was disappointed that they don't have a standard duffle. For training I will be using my Legget and Coe duffle, and I got an Adidas black duffle in the all rounder black Friday offer for 20 quid.
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Bat - Uzi Mamba 2.12
Pads - Keeley Superior
Gloves - Keeley Worx
Thigh pad and inner thigh pad - Remfry
Helmet- Shrey Master Class Titanium
Spikes - New balance CK10
Arm Guard- Aero P1
(https://i.postimg.cc/5NdhzQN9/3-A596367-C47-E-43-B4-828-E-9-E9-BBCEBEE83.jpg)
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Still in the making!
Have a tour to the West Indies in the spring so building up some new kit. I’m starting off with a pair of Hunts County Revolution pads (£20) and blank bats gloves (£18) - happy with that for brand new softs!
(https://i.ibb.co/1dxK4pP/132008-AC-C0-EA-42-C3-AB2-C-6092-DFA3-CE54.jpg) (https://ibb.co/5nVvJzS)
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My 2019 kit + Asic Gel advance 6
(https://i.postimg.cc/Z95716Ly/IMG-1086.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Z95716Ly)
Phantom Glove and Pads combo from the wife for Christmas
Diamond is a Haze from @t2ylo. FYI dangerous for the bank account living in a 20mile radius to him!
Can't see myself getting to much more only a long sleeve playing top..
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This has been my match kit so far this season:
(https://i.postimg.cc/3x6zfHG7/20181229-104223-HDR.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/4Y68nqwF)
Recently bought 2 more bats so am up to 7 now. Funnily enough they are all UK made. Going to offload the Affinity's though as they aren't in my weight range and I can't seem to not use my Newbery (Helios Atlas) even though it is 6 years old:
(https://i.postimg.cc/ZnZGPFdd/20181229-105224-HDR.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/wyf4gNFq)
(https://i.postimg.cc/x1qWPdct/20181229-105315.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/DSkjvnQX)
(https://i.postimg.cc/qMBfzw0f/20181229-105319.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/pyScSDpk)
(https://i.postimg.cc/GhXWYDh4/20181229-105324-HDR.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/jLJ3YLfT)
(https://i.postimg.cc/bJQX2FsP/20181229-105545.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/mz2pvjYp)
Spare stuff in my Duck and Run coffin and is probably my favourite bit of kit tbh. It cost me AUD$400 ($200 for the bag and $200 for postage) though. Have a lot of spare gloves and a spare Remfry (yes I know haha) stashed in there.
(https://i.postimg.cc/ncTJk5Tc/20181229-104059.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/WhDCp5QQ)
(https://i.postimg.cc/RFr5hzCG/20181229-104124.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/wtkb4Zms)
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My kit for 2019....... it's much the same as last season apart from a new set of gloves - Choice Victory LE (far left), and I picked up an extra bat on EBay for the bargain price of £50, it's a refurbished (but no damage) Neon Orange.
Just need a bit of a general clean up before the season and a scuff and toe guard on the new bat.
(https://i.postimg.cc/R0yb00hv/20181230-143909.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Z9PL746Q)
(https://i.postimg.cc/7hysgQSc/20181230-143932.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/sQw4zm69)
(https://i.postimg.cc/C18rnVnk/20181230-143940.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/mzbyKJwg)
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@Maverick79 do you get on well with your M&H duffle? I've seen something that looks similar but wondered if you had any thoughts before taking the plunge. The top opening looks a bit small but I'm not sure if pictures are just deceptive (yours looks ok). I'm guessing the side pockets are too small for pads too??? Cheers!
The duffle is decent at much more practical than my old T1 wheelie. The top opening isn't the biggest but doesn't cause me any major problems. I stick my pads in the long outer pockets which leaves plenty of room in the main section. I can also fit 3 bats comfortably in the bat cave even though descriptions say there's only space for two.
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@langer17 your kit looks ace, i am very jealous of those bats. The Aldred and Affinity’s go well?
Id love a coffin as well. I think that is what 8 am most jealous of.
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@langer17 your kit looks ace, i am very jealous of those bats. The Aldred and Affinity’s go well?
Id love a coffin as well. I think that is what 8 am most jealous of.
The aldred is easily one of the best pressed bats I've ever had with the Affinity carbine is just behind it. I haven't used The voodoo and persona but they tap up well, they just require knocking and playing in.
The newbery (formerly Helios Atlas) has been the best bat I've had. Everything about it is just perfect to me (handle size and shape, balance). Feels perfect in the hands so that is why I bought the 2 Ayrteks as eventual replacements for it, as they just felt right in the hands...... and a nice discount didn't hurt haha.
The coffin was shipped over to Aus, then I took with me over to the UK and then brought it back to Aus again, so it is well traveled haha.
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My 2019 kit is almost all in this previous post/review.
[url]http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=45094.0[/url] ([url]http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=45094.0[/url])
Besides the ACE kit, the bits I have are as follows:
Spikes- Nike Lunar Dominate from 3/4 years ago, Asics Gel (turquiose/yellow from a couple of years back), NB CK4030 blue and yellow. I'm considering a pair of Adidas or getting some trainers spiked up.
Lids- Shrey Masterclass Air Ti, with an Albion ultimate 98 Ti/elite pro Ti as backup. Green elite Pro Ti for Frogs fixtures.
Bats- my B3 as reviewed at the end of season. I did sticker it up as an ACE but I did a rubbish job of it so will get it refurbed when I'm back home and proper stickers back on it. I've got a JP Gavan featherblade on the way, and I'm looking at a Kingsport Deadly, or a couple of other Aussie sticks. Also at home (so no pics atm) are my impulse (with loads of glue holding it together), Newbery Quantum LE in ssh, my GM Flare, Ice Sub Zero (repaired and refurbed end of season). I think that's the lot at the moment.
Bag- as mentioned in my ACE review above, I was disappointed that they don't have a standard duffle. For training I will be using my Legget and Coe duffle, and I got an Adidas black duffle in the all rounder black Friday offer for 20 quid.
So a couple of changes from this. Got a few sets of stickers from Ace so the B3 is again stickered as an Ace plus a few spare sets for my sticker less weapons at home. I also picked up a couple of pairs of Ace Vice gloves in their 30% off new year sale, so pics of bat and gloves will follow!
Edit:
https://flic.kr/p/2e1mou3
https://flic.kr/p/2e5ZR6R
https://flic.kr/p/2e1mo1h
https://flic.kr/p/2e5ZQU8
https://flic.kr/p/RWWRzA
Once I've got a tablet again I will post the pictures properly rather than the links. Been a couple of months since mine got cooked by a power surge and still no compensation.
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Another change incoming...
Decided to order a JP Gavan copy of my first b3, so got a Pro+ from him on the way.
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My kit for 2019:
Bag - Woodstock Pro Stand Bag
Pads - Blank pads found on ebay, they seem to be blank Newbery SPS although happy to be corrected.
Thigh pads - Custom Stretton Fox set of inner and outer.
Gloves - Woodstock Platinum White gloves, I am looking to pick up another couple of pairs of these before the season starts proper.
Helmet - Shrey Air Masterclass 2.0 Steel
Box - Ayrtek
Trainers - Spiked up Nike trainers I got on a black friday deal
Bats - 2 Woodstock Classic Players LE both 2.11 fully gripped and scuffed. The Woodstock Festival is a refurbed and restickered SF Max Impact, I wanted to try some new stickers and I think the Festival ones look amazing.
Reviews for the Classic LE and SF can be found here:
http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=45553.0 (http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=45553.0)
http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=44818.0 (http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=44818.0)
Also included are a bag of old balls and my Baseball Mitt for catching practice before games.
Pictures:
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My kit for 2019:
Bag - Woodstock Pro Stand Bag
Pads - Blank pads found on ebay, they seem to be blank Newbery SPS although happy to be corrected.
Thigh pads - Custom Stretton Fox set of inner and outer.
Gloves - Woodstock Platinum White gloves, I am looking to pick up another couple of pairs of these before the season starts proper.
Helmet - Shrey Air Masterclass 2.0 Steel
Box - Ayrtek
Trainers - Spiked up Nike trainers I got on a black friday deal
Bats - 2 Woodstock Classic Players LE both 2.11 fully gripped and scuffed. The Woodstock Festival is a refurbed and restickered SF Max Impact, I wanted to try some new stickers and I think the Festival ones look amazing.
Reviews for the Classic LE and SF can be found here:
[url]http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=45553.0[/url] ([url]http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=45553.0[/url])
[url]http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=44818.0[/url] ([url]http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=44818.0[/url])
Also included are a bag of old balls and my Baseball Mitt for catching practice before games.
Pictures:
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What seller did you get the pads from they look nice
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Trainers look tidy, what model are they?
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Pads were from a seller called aft4b on ebay, I believe he has some relation to Phantom Cricket? He has some other blank stuff knocking around atm I think.
The trainers are Nike Structure 21, got them for around £50 on black friday but I think they're around the £100 mark usually. Hope that answers everything :)
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So i thought as the Missus is on her way to the Boyzone concert i would check my bats out of the cupboard.
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Churchy Bat
Handmade by myself.
SSH
2lbs 9 5/8
35mm Edge
60mm Spine
Not used this one yet, thinking it could get some net action.
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Jedi Bat
Custom Job from James.
SSH
2lbs 6 7/8
36mm Edge
59mm Spine
Got this at the beginning of last season, never got around to using it. Will use it against the bowling machine and go from there. Definitely a keeper, pickup is super lush!
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Churchy Bat
Handmade by myself.
SH
2lbs 10 1/4
40mm Edge
60mm Spine
Net bat for last season until a 1'st teamer broke 3 bats in a row, its an ugly bat but goes like a train, let him use it....interestingly his average went up ;)
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XX Norfolk Cricket Bats
Custom Job.
SSH
2lbs 8 5/8
35mm Edge
55mm Spine
Current Match Bat, super middle, great pickup.
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Ayrtek Cricket Bat
Loved the shape and size, impulse buy.
SH
2lbs 10 5/8
38mm Edge
60mm Spine
Great pickup, massive middle area, really want to get this on a bowling machine.
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H4L Butterfly Devil Cricket Bat
Loved grains, love a butterfly, impulse buy.
SH
2lbs 10 1/4
35mm Edge
55mm Spine
Great pickup, interesting offset spine to middle ratio, so pretty.
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All Together Now
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Conclusion
XX Bat to be my League Match Bat, atm.
Get the Jedi and Churchy SSH into the Nets. All same size and roughly the same weight.
Maybe shift the Fugly Net Bat..
Ayrtek and H4L Devil, no idea, not sure there are enough games/training to get use out of them :(
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So you are the second team skipper!
Nice bats, fair play for making your own.
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So you are the second team skipper!
Nice bats, fair play for making your own.
Was for about 8 games, before i quit! If people don't give a sh!t i don't see why i should waste my time trying to sort the best team all week for people turn up bat like a tw@t and then shoot straight off.
Did you play against your 1st XI? SHCC.
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Love those bats. So similar to my collection. I’ll get mine on here soon but spending the weekend pulling down lath and plaster ceilings and plasterboarding.
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Was for about 8 games, before i quit! If people don't give a sh!t i don't see why i should waste my time trying to sort the best team all week for people turn up bat like a tw@t and then shoot straight off.
Did you play against your 1st XI? SHCC.
No, I meant the twitter account, sorry.
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My 2019 kit is almost all in this previous post/review.
[url]http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=45094.0[/url] ([url]http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=45094.0[/url])
Besides the ACE kit, the bits I have are as follows:
Spikes- Nike Lunar Dominate from 3/4 years ago, Asics Gel (turquiose/yellow from a couple of years back), NB CK4030 blue and yellow. I'm considering a pair of Adidas or getting some trainers spiked up.
Lids- Shrey Masterclass Air Ti, with an Albion ultimate 98 Ti/elite pro Ti as backup. Green elite Pro Ti for Frogs fixtures.
Bats- my B3 as reviewed at the end of season. I did sticker it up as an ACE but I did a rubbish job of it so will get it refurbed when I'm back home and proper stickers back on it. I've got a JP Gavan featherblade on the way, and I'm looking at a Kingsport Deadly, or a couple of other Aussie sticks. Also at home (so no pics atm) are my impulse (with loads of glue holding it together), Newbery Quantum LE in ssh, my GM Flare, Ice Sub Zero (repaired and refurbed end of season). I think that's the lot at the moment.
Bag- as mentioned in my ACE review above, I was disappointed that they don't have a standard duffle. For training I will be using my Legget and Coe duffle, and I got an Adidas black duffle in the all rounder black Friday offer for 20 quid.
So again, this isn't everything... I ordered a Professional Plus copy of my first B3 from Josh @JPGavan which I think may have been the one on Instagram the other day. The shape looks right, it's got the sticker/grip/scuff sheet combo I requested and the weight is right.
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt473AKlNeK/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=124lsphjpagt0 (https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt473AKlNeK/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=124lsphjpagt0)
If this is indeed mine then I'll be a very happy player!
I got a set of Nike tennis shoes as seen in the post about my Ace kit for the winter which I am looking to spike up. I think Josh Phillipe was using the same trainers but white/black rather than white/blue in the BBL.
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There are my 11 bats for the season. The Puma is a GM noir signature
Add on morrant international pads, Puma platinum 5000 gloves and Slazenger tour duffle and that’s me done
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are they in order of preference James?
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No but favourite to least would be probably:
B&S (very very pinch would like a more oval handle though) 2lb 11oz
Aldred (pings like crazy everywhere, handle a bit thick for me if I’m being picky) 2lb 12oz
Red Ink (outstanding performer everywhere) 2lb 15oz
Affinity (very long very pingy middle all club ages love this) 2lb 11oz
Salix.(lovely and large middle) 2lb 12oz
H4L (just beautifu 3lb 4oz!)
Jedi (would be great just up against some very special others) 2lb 11oz
Vulcan (feels great just havnt knocked it in or used it yet) 2lb 12oz
Homemade orange XX (as above pressed by Red Ink so it should be good)
Puma (GM noir signature) not knocked in or used yet.
Ton (good at the bottom, nothing up top)
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My JP Gavan arrived this week. It isn't the one I thought from Instagram, but it did appear on there a few days later and got 400 odd likes on there. Fuller review and more pics to come elsewhere, but for now here are my Featherblade (right) and Pro Plus (left).
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7906/46709692104_b8e91ec97e_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2eazo83)WIN_20190321_12_00_30_Pro (https://flic.kr/p/2eazo83) by Alex Gorton (https://www.flickr.com/photos/146183571@N05/), on Flickr
Most of my kit is now back home, sent through Send My Bag, who went from pick up in country Australia on Friday afternoon over here to delivery Wednesday afternoon UK time, quicker than I was told to expect by their own tracking. Obviously can't take photos of my chosen kit, but one thing I do know is that my match bats will be my Hunts (Ace stickered) and these two from JP Gavan. My B3 won't be making the cut for now, because I have been disappointed with its performance over the winter. Maybe it was the cheap 2 piece balls, maybe concrete based wickets meaning I was hitting the ball higher on the blade, maybe slow outfields, but shots that I would expect to be flying away for 4 with my previous B3 weapons have been slowing up well inside the boundary or just about making the infield. The only game I felt it was pinging, or starting to ping, was a t20 where I got 61 off 39, otherwise it just hasn't performed as I feel a 3 Stripe LE should. I am sending it back for refurb and will ask for it to be checked as I am a bit concerned.
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My JP Gavan arrived this week. It isn't the one I thought from Instagram, but it did appear on there a few days later and got 400 odd likes on there. Fuller review and more pics to come elsewhere, but for now here are my Featherblade (right) and Pro Plus (left).
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7906/46709692104_b8e91ec97e_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2eazo83)WIN_20190321_12_00_30_Pro (https://flic.kr/p/2eazo83) by Alex Gorton (https://www.flickr.com/photos/146183571@N05/), on Flickr
Most of my kit is now back home, sent through Send My Bag, who went from pick up in country Australia on Friday afternoon over here to delivery Wednesday afternoon UK time, quicker than I was told to expect by their own tracking. Obviously can't take photos of my chosen kit, but one thing I do know is that my match bats will be my Hunts (Ace stickered) and these two from JP Gavan. My B3 won't be making the cut for now, because I have been disappointed with its performance over the winter. Maybe it was the cheap 2 piece balls, maybe concrete based wickets meaning I was hitting the ball higher on the blade, maybe slow outfields, but shots that I would expect to be flying away for 4 with my previous B3 weapons have been slowing up well inside the boundary or just about making the infield. The only game I felt it was pinging, or starting to ping, was a t20 where I got 61 off 39, otherwise it just hasn't performed as I feel a 3 Stripe LE should. I am sending it back for refurb and will ask for it to be checked as I am a bit concerned.
I have had a similar problem with a B3 I bought for the start of last season. Response from the bat was fairly ordinary, sent it back for then to do some work on but came back without any noticeable improvement. Sent back a second time but been waiting 6 week's now for it to be replaced
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B3 know that I've had some concerns about the performance, so when I send it in for refurb I'll have it checked over.
I'm lending my featherblade to a mate from Port Lincoln who is heading to Yorkshire to play this summer, so if anyone plays against Northowram and there is an Aussie using a JP Gavan he's borrowed it from me.
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My bats for the 2019, without doubt the best set of bats I’ve ever owned. A James Taylor pro bat and the adidas (plain) that was set aside for the Curran’s.
XXX9 will probably get moved as it’s too heavy for me. Love the shape of it though.
Match bat will be the CF, Taylor or Stokes
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Some decent sticks there @e4sby What weights are they?
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Cheers!
Off top of my head
XXX9 - 2.11
CF - 2.7
Blank - 2.9
Taylor - 2.10
Stokes - 2.9.5
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Not much changed since last year, but a couple of purchased have given me accidental FKW possibilities.
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No real changes to my kit since last season.
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The only addition is a new pair of wheels for playing indoors and on astro. Sadly we haven't got a midweek side this season so they won't get as much use as I'd anticipated.
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Ah, so that's where the Taylor went @e4sby ! Thoroughly love that bat- it feels like all the weight is in the hands. Veeeery jealous
This is the third time I’ve owned it now, Dave kept on taking it back - but not this time! It is an absolute wand!
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Getting over jet lag is an ideal time for finally getting my kit together for proper photos (rather than the sporadic changes I have been doing), minus a couple of items.
Bag: Adidas XT 2.0 duffle, first impressions are good.
Pads: Ace Players (white) and Ace Ultimate (blue).
Thigh Pads: Ace Ultimate.
Gloves: 2x Ace Players, 1x Ace Vice. Another pair of each are set aside as spares.
Spikes: Asics Gel (fielding) and NB CK4020 (batting). Spares are Nike.
Helmet: Shrey Masterclass Air Ti.
Box: generic one in Nike baselayer shorts.
Other bits: 2x Sidearm, Pro and Elite. Aspex Loki and Aspex Tyr glasses. Sherrin Aussie Rules ball.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/7839/46811839704_522dc94ff7_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2ejAV3y)WIN_20190404_13_41_32_Pro (https://flic.kr/p/2ejAV3y) by Alex Gorton (https://www.flickr.com/photos/146183571@N05/), on Flickr
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Bats are, L-->R; Hunts 'Pro' issue, 2lb10. B3 3 Stripe LE shape 19, 2lb9. JP Gavan Pro Plus copy of my first B3, 2lb10. GM Flare Original, 2lb9. Kookaburra Impulse 950, 2lb7. Newbery Quantum LE, 2lb10 (previous owner took a little off the top of the handle). Ace Players LE, 2lb9 chosen for me by Fricky. Ace Players LE, 2lb9 and chosen by myself.
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(https://live.staticflickr.com/7857/47482859042_deab6e730e_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2fkU4Hu)WIN_20190404_13_58_08_Pro (https://flic.kr/p/2fkU4Hu) by Alex Gorton (https://www.flickr.com/photos/146183571@N05/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/7859/47482858682_f10db9ba29_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2fkU4Bh)WIN_20190404_13_59_30_Pro (https://flic.kr/p/2fkU4Bh) by Alex Gorton (https://www.flickr.com/photos/146183571@N05/), on Flickr
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(https://live.staticflickr.com/7860/47482857462_aae410e6e0_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2fkU4ff)WIN_20190404_13_59_55_Pro (https://flic.kr/p/2fkU4ff) by Alex Gorton (https://www.flickr.com/photos/146183571@N05/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/7827/47482856812_315c4cce4d_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2fkU443)WIN_20190404_14_00_00_Pro (https://flic.kr/p/2fkU443) by Alex Gorton (https://www.flickr.com/photos/146183571@N05/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/7919/47482856282_d1b846e518_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2fkU3TU)WIN_20190404_14_07_54_Pro (https://flic.kr/p/2fkU3TU) by Alex Gorton (https://www.flickr.com/photos/146183571@N05/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/7914/47482855752_8440cc2dfa_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2fkU3JL)WIN_20190404_14_09_18_Pro (https://flic.kr/p/2fkU3JL) by Alex Gorton (https://www.flickr.com/photos/146183571@N05/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/7905/47482855192_1deb8657ec_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2fkU3z7)WIN_20190404_14_09_23_Pro (https://flic.kr/p/2fkU3z7) by Alex Gorton (https://www.flickr.com/photos/146183571@N05/), on Flickr
Missing items: Spare helmets- 2x Albion Elite Ti, green and blue, 1x Albion Ultimate 98 in blue. B3 middling bat. Kookaburra Ice Sub Zero, repaired over last summer. JP Gavan Featherblade lent to a mate. Uni of Sussex, Chalfont St Giles and Ansty CC rucksacks.
Last two pictures are to show the state of my wardrobe before I've even got all my kit off the washing line after getting home!
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I have had a similar problem with a B3 I bought for the start of last season. Response from the bat was fairly ordinary, sent it back for then to do some work on but came back without any noticeable improvement. Sent back a second time but been waiting 6 week's now for it to be replaced
I have changed my mind since getting home and tapping up with a decent quality ball rather than a rubbish cheap two piece. Sounds and feels much nicer with a Dukes/Morrant than the Kooka Turf Pitch 2 pieces. B3 will be in the kit bag until the JP Gavan is fully run in.
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added a fair bit to mine, will get pics up ASAP :)
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Those pink & teal Ace gloves are lovely
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I have changed my mind since getting home and tapping up with a decent quality ball rather than a rubbish cheap two piece. Sounds and feels much nicer with a Dukes/Morrant than the Kooka Turf Pitch 2 pieces. B3 will be in the kit bag until the JP Gavan is fully run in.
My replacement finally arrived last week and the response from tapping up the new bat is first rate.
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Those pink & teal Ace gloves are lovely
Fricky is doing some end of season offers on social media so you may be able to snag some cheap!
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As season approaching and we all are getting excited and showing off our new purchase bats with shiny stickers. An idea came to my mind, I though rather than posting pics of my kit why not do a video? i have posted pics of my kit here before but there are few addition to cricket family hence I got my camera and did a video than photos.
I am not a camera person So apologies for that in advance. Heres the link to video, Enjoy if you like it, ignore if you dont.
https://youtu.be/iCn_FsHXiak
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Love how your kit materialises from thin air...
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Only missing really camo pads to complete the look :D
they might've been there
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I had them on 😂😂😂
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I made video quickly before heading out now I am home so give bit description of what I got.
Thigh guard is youth size as found adult size to be too big for me. Only used once in nets and it kept coming down. Maybe cause I was wearing slippry trouser that day.
Used BDM gloves sausage style for first time and found them very nice. So ordered another sausage style from Anthem. Anthem ones are so so comfortable I love them. Yet to be tried in match for longer period before knowing how they feel.
Helmet is Shrey youth size base model. Forgot the name of model but is perfect fit for my bald head. Being tested against youth and adult balls hence felt comfortable buying it. Struggled for first few balls at very first use as gap is very small but mind accepted and adjusted to it very quick and now has no issue using it at all.
Pads are focus bought here from vitas sale year or so ago. Very comfortable not too heavy either. Top level protection.
Anthem will be main match bat with unstickered RNS as back up. Both tap up very nice.
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Don’t post very often but thought I’d share a few of my bats for this season! You might spot a slight theme! 😂
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https://postimg.cc/gallery/frp1016m/
Don’t post very often but thought I’d share a few of my bats for this season! You might spot a slight theme! 😂
Big fan
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So finally got all my 2019 kit sorted with new helmet and spikes arriving this week, here it is:
Bradbury players softs, almost dead Aeros, Masuri OS2, NB tennis shoes spiked. Couldn't find my keeping gloves but hopefully won't be using them anyway!
Main match bats pictured only, I'll probably use more but these are the regulars. Two of my own which were the two I used last year - spare on the left and favourite on the right, and a Mongoose for LMS.
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might have to pick myself up a pair of those tennis trainers and get them spiked
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Don’t post very often but thought I’d share a few of my bats for this season! You might spot a slight theme! 😂
I'm a big Salix fan; these are lush!
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Apologies for the oversized pictures again. I don't know why they have automatically gone large since I started the powerbow for sale topic???
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That’s a mighty fine 707 there mate
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Its bats like your 707 as to why I've become a massive GM fan... that looks immense value!
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Just pulling my kit together for first game on Saturday - after extensive winter nets I’ve decided to go with...
SS Ton (stickered up Kippax after a refurb) - huge, light, good looking & pretty much all middle
Adidas XT White from legendary forumer @SOULMAN1012 who must have some serious bats if he let this belter go - again big and incredibly light
OLS unbranded pads - don’t use anything else anymore, they just fit and quality is second to none
Another forumer purchase from @DorsetDan bespoke all white sausage gloves - perfection and wish I’d bought more.
Faithful Woodstock thigh pad, Albion lid & old school Hunts County coffin
New old school purchase are the Puma Cell rubbers - always my favourite and found some brand new this winter.
Let’s hope I stay injury free this summer and get a few runs.
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Match kit for this year
Bats:
Keeley Superior 2.94 SH (Bat I’ve been using in winter nets and impressed with the response, will use it early season at least until the other bat is match ready, don’t know how long this will last as my match bat though)
Keeley Superior 2.87 1’inch shorter blade (Bought from @thedevil haven’t used it yet but taps up so well, meant to be in a batch that Middlesex players chose from but didn’t pick this because the toe was too thin, doesn’t matter now as the bottom inch has been taken off)
Gloves: H4L Custom gloves (2017 edition)
Pads: H4L NV pads (2014 edition)
Shoes:
New Balance CK10’s (2019 edition) batting spikes
New Balance Ck10’s (2018 edition) fielding spikes
Lid: Shrey Air Titanium 2.0
Bag: Keeley Worx Duffle
(Forgot to include the Aero P2’s or take the Oakley Przym’s out of the case)
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First one was much heavier than what I ordered, so got a second for free! Now have no idea which of the two I like more :o
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First one was much heavier than what I ordered, so got a second for free! Now have no idea which of the two I like more :o
Stunning bats
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First one was much heavier than what I ordered, so got a second for free! Now have no idea which of the two I like more :o
Yes, stunning bats, could use heavier for the nets
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First one was much heavier than what I ordered, so got a second for free! Now have no idea which of the two I like more :o
What weights are they
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Heavier one is just over 2.15! Second one is just over 2.10 as requested. Not sure I could justify having such an expensive bat as a net bat! Will probably use the lighter one to begin with and shave the other one down in future if the lighter weight is better. I've scored runs with 2.10 bats and 3.0 bats and haven't nailed what my ideal weight is.
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🙂Shave it to 2.10lb will be ideal then
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First one was much heavier than what I ordered, so got a second for free! Now have no idea which of the two I like more :o
The Lavers look quite nice! have a side profile?
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The Lavers look quite nice! have a side profile?
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My 2019 kit- best kit I’ve had/used happy with everything
Bats
B3 crown root 2.85 monster- not used yet
Match bat b3 custom PRO - 2.6 low middle and flies
Back up bat- b3 Shan LE- 2.6 massive pings and grainy
Net bat- b3 root pink 2.99 ugly but gun and massive
Pink Keeley- the prettiest bat I have ever seen and my bedroom bat I play imaginary cover drives with. Might get used one day, might not
Pads- GN Shockwave 2000- light and comfy- my fave pad to date
Gloves- bas (match gloves) light comfy and a great fit
Practice gloves SS and GM’s
Lid-matsuri OS2 titanium- great fit and light
Day
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This years kit depends when Simon May can come good as I've been waiting for some kit since before his op around Christmas. Hope you're up and running soon mate.
With what I have at the you couldn't call me a FKW as every thing is from a different make. Starting from the bottom...
Shoes - Adidas mids with plastic spikes.
Socks - Falke
Trousers - Canterbury bowling trousers
Boxer shorts - Shock Doctor 335. Not cheap but the most comfy shorts with a box I've ever owned. The only adjustment you need is due to habit.
Thigh guards - Remfry.
Shirt - Kookaburra.
1st layer - UA heatgear
Helmet - Albion 98
Gloves - GM OLE
Bat - GN Pro Performance 2018
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Mine is the same as last year with one addition in the bat department and a change of lid as my PremAyr was unfortunately too small.
Bag
Aero
Helmet
Ganador
Shoes
Payntr Series 1 (Being held together with superglue at the moment. I’ve got some Series 2 in the bad with me for when they finally give up)
Gloves & Pads
BB Modern
Bats
1 x BB Pure B1 (Match Bat 1)
1 x BB Performance B1 (Match Bat 2/wet weather bat)
1 x Aldred Titan (New this season from Chad)
1 x GN Predator Halestorm (Gathering dust)
1 x Hunts Serbian Willow with stupid specs
1 x GM Purist Original
Stretton Fox Custom Thigh Pads & regular Stretton Arm/Chest Guard.
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Here is mine for this year and following the theme for the past 2 seasons with FKW from GM
Bats 2 x Noir Signature - purple grip current match bat
Pads - 808 SMRH this is there 4th season longest I have ever owned a piece of kit and in great condition for a mid range pad
Gloves - 2 x OLE 2019 and 2018 versions and 808 for nets all SMRH
Helmet - old style Masuri TI
WK kit - ST30 pads and long cut Original gloves recently refurbished by Graham Pilmer
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GM Haze 606 knocking in at present via Bola seasons.
GM OLE thigh guard set
Aero stand up wheelie bag
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2018 and 2017 OLE gloves, surely?
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Here is mine for this year and following the theme for the past 2 seasons with FKW from GM
Bats 2 x Noir Signature - purple grip current match bat
Pads - 808 SMRH this is there 4th season longest I have ever owned a piece of kit and in great condition for a mid range pad
Gloves - 2 x OLE 2019 and 2018 versions and 808 for nets all SMRH
Helmet - old style Masuri TI
WK kit - ST30 pads and long cut Original gloves recently refurbished by Graham Pilmer
Not pictured -
GM Haze 606 knocking in at present via Bola seasons.
GM OLE thigh guard set
Aero stand up wheelie bag
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You have a picture of the haze side by side with the Noirs? Just curious... I'm using a Noir 808 this year but the haze keeps catching my eye.
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2018 and 2017 OLE gloves, surely?
Maybe I thought the OLE only had the English Pittard leather from this season but could be 2018.
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Maybe I thought the OLE only had the English Pittard leather from this season but could be 2018.
2019 version have a more solid black trim.
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Here is mine for this year and following the theme for the past 2 seasons with FKW from GM
Bats 2 x Noir Signature - purple grip current match bat
Pads - 808 SMRH this is there 4th season longest I have ever owned a piece of kit and in great condition for a mid range pad
Gloves - 2 x OLE 2019 and 2018 versions and 808 for nets all SMRH
Helmet - old style Masuri TI
WK kit - ST30 pads and long cut Original gloves recently refurbished by Graham Pilmer
Not pictured -
GM Haze 606 knocking in at present via Bola seasons.
GM OLE thigh guard set
Aero stand up wheelie bag
(https://i.postimg.cc/QCK6XnS0/68-D7853-F-D9-F4-42-B6-9-E1-A-BD74-F3-CD0040.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/vxM7hhJV)
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Lovely looking kit mate 👍
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@SOULMAN1012 - Chris, I love that purple / white grip - where d'you get those from?
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@SOULMAN1012 - Chris, I love that purple / white grip - where d'you get those from?
@FattusCattus Newbery Cadbury GT grips, I asked Newbery last year if they had any and they had 8 lying around I managed to grab them. They may have some more of your lucky enough to get a reply from a call or email.
Mate
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My Asics started to fall apart last weekend, so now using NB CK10s. Lorimers also knocked Masuri OS Ti in green down to £99 on ebay yesterday so I jumped on that as I'm using an old style Albion at the moment.
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Just the keeping gear for the mo as everything else is at the clubhouse.
Gloves are
Jos Buttler IPL - wasn’t sure on these but got them cheap
Classic silvers - who can’t resist retro
Silvers - were my main gloves until recent purchase
Haddin 1000 k leathers - slightly snug for me
New pro players gold - couldn’t say no, got our overseas to bring them with him
The aero inners are great but don’t look the best
I’m still looking for a pair of super greens
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You have a picture of the haze side by side with the Noirs? Just curious... I'm using a Noir 808 this year but the haze keeps catching my eye.
I'd be interested in this too! Also what weight are those Noirs to get that size profile?
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All GM bats are the same size for a given model. In answer to your question then... that size is 2.7 to 2.12 :D
Really? So to get different weights it just depends on the weight of that particular piece of willow?
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The density yup...
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I'd be interested in this too! Also what weight are those Noirs to get that size profile?
@WABH-J the purple gripped Noir is 2.10 with 37 mm edges. The red gripped is 2.9 also with 39mm edges. The Noir is the biggest bat in the GM range and I think pretty much all Noir will be the same size as it’s set via the CAD system them use. Cleft density will play a big part I guess.
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This is my gear going in to the 2019/20 season
BATS: MRF grand edition (game bat), Kookaburra bubble legend (net bat) and Grey Nicolls XP70 650 (net bat)
SOFTS:
BATTING GLOVES: Gray Nicolls Legend, Gray Nicolls F18 1500 and Puma calibre reserve McGrath foundation LE
BATTING PADS: Focus limited series pads
KEEPING GLOVES: Puma Pulse 5000 IPL LE
KEEPING PADS: Puma Pulse 5000
KEEPING INNERS: Aero P1
THIGH GUARDS: Stretton Fox custom inner and outer
HELMET: Old Musuri
BAG: Focus large stand up
SHOES: New Balance CK4050 custom white outs done by custom cricket shoes also have a pair of the pro direct cricket New Balances on the way
SUNGLASSES: Oakley Radarlock all black
ACCESSSORIES:
Bat repair and bat accessories
Spares and medical
Umpiring
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Any Questions please ask