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Title: B3 Crown or GN Legend
Post by: singapore rookie on May 03, 2020, 02:50:05 AM
If cost was not a constraint, which one is better B3 Crown or GN Legend? Or are there any better options.
Title: Re: B3 Crown or GN Legend
Post by: skip1973 on May 03, 2020, 02:57:46 AM
What colour is better, Red or Blue?
Title: Re: B3 Crown or GN Legend
Post by: singapore rookie on May 03, 2020, 03:12:33 AM
there are not many reviews on the forum on the legend, what I am looking for is if someone would to choose  one over the other, what considerations would they take into account?
Title: Re: B3 Crown or GN Legend
Post by: potzy248 on May 03, 2020, 03:15:14 AM
I would go with a B3 Crown. You can talk to them about willow density so you get a bigger bat, whatever shape you want and great service. Legend I'm sure would be a great bat but if I had to choose, B3.
Title: Re: B3 Crown or GN Legend
Post by: Canners on May 03, 2020, 05:31:20 AM
100% I would go b3 crown. Gn legend you aren’t getting the best gn.

I think it’s a fairer comparison to say what would you choose, a custom made gn from Robertsbridge or a b3 crown. Out of those 2 I would choose GN. On the basis I have always wanted a uk made gn from Robertsbridge. Not some laser etched bat from
India.

Money no option GN- for me You are looking at a Kranz or a custom uk made gn.

Title: Re: B3 Crown or GN Legend
Post by: Mfarank on May 03, 2020, 05:36:23 AM
Exactly agree with canners. A more fair comparison would be a Robertsbridge made or Kranzie made Gray Nicolls. The standard legend is simply a generic indian made pretty gray nicolls retail bat that doesn't justify its price.
Title: Re: B3 Crown or GN Legend
Post by: singapore rookie on May 03, 2020, 06:30:07 AM
how does one get the custom GN? Are the ones sold in the UK for £1000 made in India?
Title: Re: B3 Crown or GN Legend
Post by: Mfarank on May 03, 2020, 06:36:15 AM
how does one get the custom GN? Are the ones sold in the UK for £1000 made in India?
You would need to contact the Robertsbridge gray nicolls factory to get info for that. And yes the ones sold in UK for 1000 gbp are indian made
Title: Re: B3 Crown or GN Legend
Post by: joymarvin on May 03, 2020, 06:51:58 AM
If cost was not a constraint, which one is better B3 Crown or GN Legend? Or are there any better options.

There are better options out there. Need to know what are you looking for specifically so we can help you out.
Title: Re: B3 Crown or GN Legend
Post by: Wickets-then-runs on May 03, 2020, 07:47:48 AM
Ive had a few of both (Inc the Legend Gold) and would definitely recommend the Crown over the UK Legend as you can choose your profile, choice of cleft, handle shape, weight etc. All of the Crowns ive had had performed. Cant say the same about a couple of the Legends.
Title: Re: B3 Crown or GN Legend
Post by: SouthpawMark on May 03, 2020, 09:28:55 AM
I had a Legend and used it in nets for an hour or so. It was the prettiest bat (in terms of grain structure) in I have ever seen, but it was as hard as nails, and there was way too much wood taken off the back. If I had the patience to knock it in it probably would have ended up being a gun, but I didn’t really like the heavily concaved shape either, so couldn’t be bothered with it. I paid £749 for mine, and ended up selling it for £400. Not the smartest decision I have ever made, but at least I got a decent amount back.

I love the look of B3 bats. I would choose B3 over GN every time.
Title: Re: B3 Crown or GN Legend
Post by: Sloggerz on May 03, 2020, 12:45:51 PM
I would take the B3 bat with gray nicolls stickers
Title: Re: B3 Crown or GN Legend
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on May 03, 2020, 01:05:29 PM
Surely if cost was no constraint the correct answer is one of each and a few others to compare it to?
Title: Re: B3 Crown or GN Legend
Post by: singapore rookie on May 03, 2020, 01:32:18 PM
thanks everyone for the suggestions and witty responses
Title: Re: B3 Crown or GN Legend
Post by: FattusCattus on May 03, 2020, 01:35:10 PM
Ahhh, we're a bunch of 'shining wits' on here!
Title: Re: B3 Crown or GN Legend
Post by: Six Sixes Cricket on May 03, 2020, 01:52:53 PM
@singapore rookie . A custom Gn from Robertsbridge would be £600 .

This is a thread from when I had mine made http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=45276.0 (http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=45276.0)
Title: Re: B3 Crown or GN Legend
Post by: Jimbo on May 03, 2020, 02:00:45 PM
If you've got enough cash to consider a Legend then I would say custom bat every time. Plenty of options besides B3 depending on what you're looking for.
Title: Re: B3 Crown or GN Legend
Post by: bigblue365 on May 03, 2020, 04:52:19 PM
Kranzie made Gray Nicolls - are these Australia made custom GN's?
Title: Re: B3 Crown or GN Legend
Post by: Mfarank on May 03, 2020, 05:08:16 PM
Kranzie made Gray Nicolls - are these Australia made custom GN's?
The very same
Title: Re: B3 Crown or GN Legend
Post by: bigblue365 on May 03, 2020, 08:34:42 PM
The very same

How do they compare? Aus vs UK made GN's.
Title: Re: B3 Crown or GN Legend
Post by: edge on May 04, 2020, 05:57:39 AM
@singapore rookie . A custom Gn from Robertsbridge would be £600 .

This is a thread from when I had mine made [url]http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=45276.0[/url] ([url]http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=45276.0[/url])

Rob's is phenomenal, as good a recommendation to go custom GN as you could imagine.