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Equipment => Your Kit => Topic started by: AJ2014 on January 16, 2022, 03:18:25 PM
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Just received it to add to my kit for this year.
It weights 2lb 7oz.
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Looks very nice!
How much did you get it for?
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Indoor nets haven't even started and I've changed my mind about twelve times as to which bats out of the (ever growing) collection are going in the kit bag for this season.
Only decision for sure is that the heavier bats will probably be confined to midweek T20s as I'm trying to force myself to play properly this year and make a proper go of batting further up the order.
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Looks very nice!
How much did you get it for?
For sure, it looks like 2lb 9oz but genuinely weight 2lb 7oz.
You can call it a genuine bargain! 👍
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Indoor nets haven't even started and I've changed my mind about twelve times as to which bats out of the (ever growing) collection are going in the kit bag for this season.
Only decision for sure is that the heavier bats will probably be confined to midweek T20s as I'm trying to force myself to play properly this year and make a proper go of batting further up the order.
Hahaha Jim, I'm sure you're gonna rethink on the weight thing! Preferably 2oz lighter 😀😀
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Just for comparison, Vapour is bigger bat than Predator.
One thing is common, they both have large hitting area, being low middle bats, which I think is going to be very useful here up in North weather and wickets.
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Such a shame you’ll never use the middle of them batting at 11 @AJ2014 ;)
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Such a shame you’ll never use the middle of them batting at 11 @AJ2014 ;)
Hahaha @wilkie113
I was cleaning up Kronus today and I was thinking on those lines 👍👍
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No new kit this year. That's at least the goal. Cov years have lead to a bit too much kit laying around.
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Am just waiting for a delivery before I can take my kit pictures...
Although nothing massively exciting.
My son now has better kit than me!
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Am just waiting for a delivery before I can take my kit pictures...
Although nothing massively exciting.
My son now has better kit than me!
As it should be 😅 I'm sat with 6 bats and more ordered, meanwhile my old man (if he ever gets fit enough to play again) uses a Gray Nics from before I was born.
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As it should be 😅 I'm sat with 6 bats and more ordered, meanwhile my old man (if he ever gets fit enough to play again) uses a Gray Nics from before I was born.
I feel that pain.
I have just started coaching hockey again and my stick is older than the kids I am coaching... 😭 I had bought a stick more recently, but my son pinched it.
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Am just waiting for a delivery before I can take my kit pictures...
Although nothing massively exciting.
That's the whole point of buying new bats, massively exciting!
This is actually our time of life, to buy bats etc, if you know what I mean...
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No new kit this year. That's at least the goal. Cov years have lead to a bit too much kit laying around.
Goal should have been to sell and buy 👍
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As it should be 😅 I'm sat with 6 bats and more ordered, meanwhile my old man (if he ever gets fit enough to play again) uses a Gray Nics from before I was born.
6 is a good number, can always push for few more.
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Yep it's clearly essential that I have 3 bats for league games, 4 for midweek plus a net bat. That's the only thing standing between me and a 50 average...
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I do not need more bats, I do not need more bats!!!
This is probably my lot for 2022… there are others in the house however that I pretend are owned by my sons
I’m also a sucker for unbranded softs.
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And matching grips, just as God intended, lovely.
Have to say the orange Keeley is especially nice.
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Looks very nice! Want to upload mine but don’t know how to upload pictures?
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Looks very nice! Want to upload mine but don’t know how to upload pictures?
https://postimages.org/
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There’s a thread somewhere.
Use postimages, upload, copy hotlink for forum, paste, post.
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That is such a strong collection. Which will be match bat?
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Hi guys I thought I would finally add to this thread! This is the collection I’ve gathered over about 4 years worth of christmases and birthdays!
Hope this works
https://postimg.cc/gallery/bn0Syb7
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Bats
Dsc split 2000
B3 custom CDX 22.1
Keeley superior but with worx stickers
Softs
B3 3 stripe batting pads
Phantom limited gloves
Phantom ps7 black (when playing in coloured kit)
Keeley superior gloves (about a year old but still in good Nick)
Stretton fox custom thigh pads
wk gloves
Classic keeper gloves
Helmet
Shrey koroyd steel helmet
Masuri steel wk helmet
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I do not need more bats, I do not need more bats!!!
This is probably my lot for 2022… there are others in the house however that I pretend are owned by my sons
I’m also a sucker for unbranded softs.
(https://i.postimg.cc/nr5KsQ4N/034-D9-E93-728-A-4-FBF-B621-9929-A872494-F.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/y3m3txrT)
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Hi mate, lovely kit, where are the unbranded softs from?
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Hi mate, lovely kit, where are the unbranded softs from?
I bought a load of large mens test pads & large mens sausage gloves from OLS.
They come out as standard U.K. size rather than small mens.
I use lots of different bats, this means I don’t have to worry about whether they match
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I do not need more bats, I do not need more bats!!!
This is probably my lot for 2022… there are others in the house however that I pretend are owned by my sons
I’m also a sucker for unbranded softs.
(https://i.postimg.cc/nr5KsQ4N/034-D9-E93-728-A-4-FBF-B621-9929-A872494-F.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/y3m3txrT)
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(https://i.postimg.cc/dQjVqTRx/911722-C2-A7-D4-429-A-AFA6-13-FA099706-AF.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/3WWT1NcX)
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Very smart looking kit, I must say.
Enjoy them
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Hi guys I thought I would finally add to this thread! This is the collection I’ve gathered over about 4 years worth of christmases and birthdays!
Hope this works
https://postimg.cc/gallery/bn0Syb7
(https://i.postimg.cc/RFYSY2k5/1-B97-C952-F9-A6-4-D9-B-9-DA7-9454-C77456-FA.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
(https://i.postimg.cc/G9wcLG3X/6-BC222-E2-623-F-428-B-AC54-15-E9-C06-FA805.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
(https://i.postimg.cc/hjv4pK31/AC4-BEB32-1-CF1-4-AA7-A86-E-92308210-ED09.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
(https://i.postimg.cc/GtsLnqRB/F172-C096-A0-C5-4-A09-AB65-08-CD13-F92019.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Bats
Dsc split 2000
B3 custom CDX 22.1
Keeley superior but with worx stickers
Softs
B3 3 stripe batting pads
Phantom limited gloves
Phantom ps7 black (when playing in coloured kit)
Keeley superior gloves (about a year old but still in good Nick)
Stretton fox custom thigh pads
wk gloves
Classic keeper gloves
Helmet
Shrey koroyd helmet
Please please please, tell me your bought many bats and sold them on, and kept these 3, or did you only ever bought these 3
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No wonder you've used B3 the most, as that's a beauty!
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I’ve only ever bought these 3 but have handpicked the keeley and b3 from cleft and got the dsc from hanif from eclipse all sports surely been miss graded as a grade 2!!
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That is such a strong collection. Which will be match bat?
Whichever one I’m least crap with at winter nets!!!
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Think I'm done now (wallet certainly is) after a recent trip to Ashburnham.
*edited to add equipment*
- Keeley 006 Pro Division Duffle Bag
- Left Bat - Keeley G2 530mm Blade SH full profile
- Middle Bat - Keeley G2 525mm Blade SH full profile
- Right Bat - Keeley G1 525mm Blade SH full profile
- Bat Grips - GM Hex
- Leg Pads - Phantom Limited
- Gloves - Garrard
- Thigh Guards - Stretton Fox mouldable
- Arm Guards - ESCU and Ayrtek hybrid
- Helmet - Masuri T-Line Titanium with a couple of soppa pro foams
- Helmet Bag - Charles Owen (horse riding)
- Spikes - Adidas 22yds in acid yellow
- Sunglasses - Custom Oakley turbo rotors
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Think I'm done now (wallet certainly is) after a recent trip to Ashburnham.
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That's a proper set of kit there. Very jealous of anyone who's close enough to go visit a batmaker but especially when they come away with kit like that.
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Thanks, it was a great visit and lucky that the Keeley family allow people to come to the workshop, rather than just sell through retail outlets. Particularly so, given that some low life scumbag stole a bat while visiting a few days before my trip.
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Turns out there were slightly more bats in the “owned by the kids” pile than I expected
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Thanks, it was a great visit and lucky that the Keeley family allow people to come to the workshop, rather than just sell through retail outlets. Particularly so, given that some low life scumbag stole a bat while visiting a few days before my trip.
Saw that on their socials, sounds like they've got the guy and his license plate on CCTV so hopefully will all get resolved.
One of those trips that's on the cricket badger bucket list!
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Think I'm done now (wallet certainly is) after a recent trip to Ashburnham.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51835847838_f8defcd345_o.jpg)
Enjoy them all, very nice kit.
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Think I'm done now (wallet certainly is) after a recent trip to Ashburnham.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51835847838_f8defcd345_o.jpg)
Lovely selection of kit, those gloves look top notch.
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Thanks, it was a great visit and lucky that the Keeley family allow people to come to the workshop, rather than just sell through retail outlets. Particularly so, given that some low life scumbag stole a bat while visiting a few days before my trip.
im planning on a visit soon, do you no if they have butterfly willow there? would love a butterfly keeley
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@SurreySam, great looking kit! Is that bag a new model?
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Here is the 2022 kit, same is 2021 with a new cleft picked out ready to be shaped up when I get time in between customers orders and day job and family.
Really impressed with the softs, especially the gloves as stood up really well from last season and will certainly do me the first half of this season which I can’t remember the last set that I was able to do that with.
Got one or two others that I bet with on occasion but this will be the match kit for the coming season.
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Lovely selection of kit, those gloves look top notch.
Yes the Garrard gloves replaced some Chase FLC ones and have been really good so far. Great quality.
im planning on a visit soon, do you no if they have butterfly willow there? would love a butterfly keeley
I've seen them sell some butterfly bats through social media but didn't look for any when I was there. Before visiting, I would suggest sending an email asking about butterfly stock to avoid any disappointment.
@SurreySam, great looking kit! Is that bag a new model?
Thanks, I asked that question when I saw it in a different colour scheme. Apparently they get small size orders in and see how they sell before deciding to release into their product line-up or not. This one has pro division (which I'm certainly not) printed on the front, so imagine their sponsored players also help develop/test products. I will try do a review next week on it, as I'm really pleased with it.
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Nice! What are those pads? Look like they might be Phantoms?
Think I'm done now (wallet certainly is) after a recent trip to Ashburnham.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51835847838_f8defcd345_o.jpg)
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Nice! What are those pads? Look like they might be Phantoms?
Yes, spot on. Phantom Limited from a few years ago, the 8 cane protection has been faultless.
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My bats for the season, it will probably be the 2 DSC's that go in the bag. Just waiting my new duffle then I'll post a full kit photo.
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My bats for the season, it will probably be the 2 DSC's that go in the bag. Just waiting my new duffle then I'll post a full kit photo.
What grade is the flip?
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What grade is the flip?
It's actually an Ibis not sure on the grade but its a big bat.
I went to see Hanif at eclipse all sports a few weeks ago with the intention of picking up a MRF wizard. I ended coming away with his bat from last season 😂
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It's actually an Ibis not sure on the grade but its a big bat.
I went to see Hanif at eclipse all sports a few weeks ago with the intention of picking up a MRF wizard. I ended coming away with his bat from last season 😂
On closer inspection I see the the stickers are different ha!
Yes, easily done! Did you give it the ping test in store?
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Will do a fuller one when I get all my kit out. Reece at BTC makes a cracking bat! Will put up a better grain picture later also.
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Will do a fuller one when I get all my kit out. Reece at BTC makes a cracking bat! Will put up a better grain picture later also.
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Nice looking sticks, what's their weights and how are they pressed?
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Got to clean mine up for nets Olin Tuesday as wrestled one back from our overseas and want to round off the square toe on the other as well.
Skyer has had a new body made too as the last one was cracked from being used as a bat by the plonkers at my club 😆
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I do not need more bats, I do not need more bats!!!
This is probably my lot for 2022… there are others in the house however that I pretend are owned by my sons
I’m also a sucker for unbranded softs.
(https://i.postimg.cc/nr5KsQ4N/034-D9-E93-728-A-4-FBF-B621-9929-A872494-F.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/y3m3txrT)
@t2ylo - loving the dropped shoulders on the Garrard - very reminiscent of the Newberry TT - are all their bats like that?
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Turns out there were slightly more bats in the “owned by the kids” pile than I expected
(https://i.postimg.cc/tRfY3fkW/D6-C1-E7-C9-733-B-4-FF4-B56-B-75-CFDAF4-C35-A.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Lht9Rxr8)
Ooooh @t2ylo - you cheeky monkey!!! Are you able to reveal the origin of the Quantock 2nd from left bat - or it's specs?
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@t2ylo - loving the dropped shoulders on the Garrard - very reminiscent of the Newberry TT - are all their bats like that?
The one I've got from them is, and more widely they do seem to be.
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My bats for the season, it will probably be the 2 DSC's that go in the bag. Just waiting my new duffle then I'll post a full kit photo.
How’re you finding the dsc bats, heard a lot of good things about them!
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Ooooh @t2ylo - you cheeky monkey!!! Are you able to reveal the origin of the Quantock 2nd from left bat - or it's specs?
2lb 9oz SS made - couple of years old now and it plays lovely.
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Nice looking sticks, what's their weights and how are they pressed?
2.13.5 and 2.14 respectfully. Shorter blade so picks up nicely indeed.
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2.13.5 and 2.14 respectfully. Shorter blade so picks up nicely indeed.
Reece does seem to make a very nicely balanced bat, I'd picked up a shorter blade BTC from eBay and despite being heavier than I usually use it does pick up very nicely.
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How’re you finding the dsc bats, heard a lot of good things about them!
Really impressed with them to be honest, first Indian bats I've had but really like them. The lower grades seem great value for money.
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Compared to some of the kit on here, mine pales in comparison. But things like batting pads, gloves and boots I do try to use until they're falling apart simply because it's when they're at their comfiest imo. I wish I had more bats, but we've just had our first child and so budget is tight. Currently it is a one in and one out scenario. I had to sell my Chase Volante R11 from 2020 to pay for the new Charlie French.
Newbery Axe Kit Bag
Left Bat - Charlie French Broadside (2022) *currently preparing
Middle Bat Left - Gunn & Moore Striker Original (1980s) *to be refurbed as a spare bat this season
Middle Bat Right - Salix Fera G1 (2010)
Right Bat - B3 Custom One Stripe Butterfly (2019) *snapped at splice and dead as of a few weeks ago unfortunately, will take into B3 soon
Leg Pads - Newbery Test (2017)
Gloves - Chase FLC (2019)
Thigh Guards - Kookaburra
Helmet - Masuri (2008)
Spikes - Adidas
Changes / additions before start of season:
- New thigh pads - likely Charlie French
- New boots - likely get some running trainers studded up
- New helmet - Masuri again probably
- If possible, I would like to visit Paul Aldred since he isn't far from me and get a new butterfly
(https://i.postimg.cc/xdvN7jQ4/Kit-1.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
(https://i.postimg.cc/nVPr397L/Kit-2.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
(https://i.postimg.cc/1R2RGhhn/Kit-3.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
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Compared to some of the kit on here, mine pales in comparison. But things like batting pads, gloves and boots I do try to use until they're falling apart simply because it's when they're at their comfiest imo. I wish I had more bats, but we've just had our first child and so budget is tight. Currently it is a one in and one out scenario. I had to sell my Chase Volante R11 from 2020 to pay for the new Charlie French.
Newbery Axe Kit Bag
Left Bat - Charlie French Broadside (2022) *currently preparing
Middle Bat Left - Gunn & Moore Striker Original (1980s) *to be refurbed as a spare bat this season
Middle Bat Right - Salix Fera G1 (2010)
Right Bat - B3 Custom One Stripe Butterfly (2019) *snapped at splice and dead as of a few weeks ago unfortunately, will take into B3 soon
Leg Pads - Newbery Test (2017)
Gloves - Chase FLC (2019)
Thigh Guards - Kookaburra
Helmet - Masuri (2008)
Spikes - Adidas
Changes / additions before start of season:
- New thigh pads - likely Charlie French
- New boots - likely get some running trainers studded up
- New helmet - Masuri again probably
- If possible, I would like to visit Paul Aldred since he isn't far from me and get a new butterfly
(https://i.postimg.cc/xdvN7jQ4/Kit-1.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
(https://i.postimg.cc/nVPr397L/Kit-2.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
(https://i.postimg.cc/1R2RGhhn/Kit-3.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
All looks good, sounds good!
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Received it yesterday, was wanting to try B&S, it's 2lb 11oz.
With its low middle it still doesn't feel bottom heavy. Very much impressed with it.
Putting me in the dillema of using this one vs lighter bat
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As yet I have no kit ready for 2022!
Of course I will be using a Stealth Bat - F22 2'9 (https://stealthcricket.com/product/stealth-f22-cricket-bat/ (https://stealthcricket.com/product/stealth-f22-cricket-bat/))and I was hoping to have some Stealth kit but with all the trouble surrounding importing softs into the UK I have no idea what to use!
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As yet I have no kit ready for 2022!
Of course I will be using a Stealth Bat - F22 2'9 (https://stealthcricket.com/product/stealth-f22-cricket-bat/ (https://stealthcricket.com/product/stealth-f22-cricket-bat/))and I was hoping to have some Stealth kit but with all the trouble surrounding impoting softs into the UK I have no idea what to use!
If you're not planning on indoor nets, you'll be okay, otherwise you're in trouble, mate! 😉
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If you're not planning on indoor nets, you'll be okay, otherwise you're in trouble, mate! 😉
Too busy coaching to train
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Very little change to my kit again this year... Might be something of a record to have the same kit for so long, but I haven't seen anything better so I will keep using this...
Oh and this is way too much GN. 😂
GN300 duffle.
Pro performance pads
Prestige gloves
Other gn gloves x2.
GN test thigh pad
Asics strikerate spikes
Masuri lid. (new this year, has a ti grille from my old lid.)
4 bats,
BB Hulk bat, retired now, but looks so good after its refurb...
Indian Colt bat which GN rehandled for me
Chase butterfly
Keeley butterfly (which my elder son is rather keen on "borrowing")
Talking of my son, his kit is all vks, plus the same lid as me and a stunning keeley...
(https://i.postimg.cc/qqL9xY2H/IMG-20220201-091131.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/2L1cz0H0)
(https://i.postimg.cc/1XPk6PnK/IMG-20220201-091146.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/dkHNPb97)
(https://i.postimg.cc/x1CSt0sx/IMG-20220201-091203.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/N5WV0wvm)
(https://i.postimg.cc/9Fc2wPyj/IMG-20220201-091417.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/PNV9Bw66)
(https://i.postimg.cc/k4r3JW7z/IMG-20220201-091421.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/hJ03Mzz1)
(https://i.postimg.cc/fbSQQ8QY/IMG-20220201-091458.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/GBR5kJ2p)
(https://i.postimg.cc/yxyzrW45/IMG-20220201-091502.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/8fc37pCB)
(https://i.postimg.cc/hPQjM1fQ/IMG-20220201-091727.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/ykBs89h7)
Elder son's Keeley...(Harrow)
(https://i.postimg.cc/w3KdwPBW/IMG-20211130-134809.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/xNP7C6MH)
(https://i.postimg.cc/3Jpy3Q2x/IMG-20211130-134823.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/vcY8vjPJ)
(https://i.postimg.cc/BnBX15YW/IMG-20211130-134835.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/MnXWCBJt)
(https://i.postimg.cc/VvJYGnWN/IMG-20211130-134839.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/RJz5q38r)
Younger son's GN (size 1)
(https://i.postimg.cc/mggG8QZW/IMG-20211127-120510.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/CzXtKnfc)
(https://i.postimg.cc/JzrRvfqg/IMG-20211127-120515.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/JGFwBdSc)
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Buzz, your kit is always so simplistic and fantastic. Lotta love
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Buzz, your kit is always so simplistic and fantastic. Lotta love
Thanks, I will get pics of my kids kits up at some point.
They are very lucky...
I mean imagine being 7 and having this kit..
(https://i.postimg.cc/tgt4v8Yv/IMG-20220201-110118.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/5HyJ6758)
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(https://i.postimg.cc/vxsgCHt5/IMG-20220202-WA0000.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/vxsgCHt5) (https://i.postimg.cc/3d30BNRT/IMG-20220202-WA0001.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/3d30BNRT) (https://i.postimg.cc/rKg0YT0t/IMG-20220202-WA0002.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/rKg0YT0t) (https://i.postimg.cc/H89cmD6R/IMG-20220202-WA0003.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/H89cmD6R)
(https://i.postimg.cc/z3CRKKq7/IMG-20220202-WA0004.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/z3CRKKq7) (https://i.postimg.cc/HrxJqNXv/IMG-20220202-WA0005.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/HrxJqNXv) (https://i.postimg.cc/21Kqrxxk/IMG-20220202-WA0006.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/21Kqrxxk) (https://i.postimg.cc/Ny2KMrN1/IMG-20220202-WA0007.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Ny2KMrN1)
(https://i.postimg.cc/TL8pWYSB/IMG-20220202-WA0008.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/TL8pWYSB) (https://i.postimg.cc/1np4011X/IMG-20220202-WA0009.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/1np4011X) (https://i.postimg.cc/Pvyxcbxk/IMG-20220202-WA0010.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Pvyxcbxk) (https://i.postimg.cc/p5RrqcPZ/IMG-20220202-WA0011.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/p5RrqcPZ)
(https://i.postimg.cc/vDstJQBP/IMG-20220202-WA0012.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/vDstJQBP)
Just made it ready for indoor nets.
Holding it, I feel I'm a Pro 😀
110 is written on it's handle, a bat with terrific feel!
It weights 2lb 8oz.
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Is the pro you feel like when holding it Chris Martin, @AJ2014?
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Indoor nets start on Friday so been sorting out my kit.
In true CBF tradition looks like I will have all new match kit for the season.
In the photos -
Bats -
Choice Custom - has been my match bat for a very long time now
Keeley Worx - This should be my new match bat I hope
Pads - Neon and Willow & Wand
Gloves - Willow & Wand and Unbranded hybrids - the new W&W gloves feel amazing can't wait to try these.
Keeping gear - Hunts County Players Gloves and Pads
Other - Club Duffle, Strettons/P2's, Spiked Reeboks and Asics Trainers, Masuri Vision Ti Helmet
(https://i.postimg.cc/gc3stt1n/20220202-204350.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/yWY0kj1H)
(https://i.postimg.cc/BbfgQ2PS/20220202-204414.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/MMtR9MYN)
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Are the W&W pads slightly larger than the Neons or is that just the angle? Keeley looks very nice as well, bit of character in it too.
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Are the W&W pads slightly larger than the Neons or is that just the angle? Keeley looks very nice as well, bit of character in it too.
Yes the W&W Pads are a bit bigger.
The Keeley has some heartwood and blemishes but nothing major in the areas that matter. I like a bat with a bit of character as you say, my Choice has some Heartwood on it.
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Think I’m now done with my 2022 kit… Still possible I will add some remfry or M&H thigh pads and maybe a new pair of spikes - but pretty much there!
Match Kit:
(https://i.postimg.cc/HsKj8xc5/59-CD0724-3236-4-ADE-95-C6-AE875102-AF96.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/RN7vjvTV)
Helmet: Club Masuri OS2 Titanium
Thigh Pads: Strettons
Gloves: JN Garrard x2 (thanks to @SurreySam for the idea here!)
Pads: Phantom Limited 2021
Bag: B3 D145 Wheelie Duffle
Bats:
GM Dan Lawrence Player Edition (2lb 9oz)
(https://i.postimg.cc/ZRTqzv2k/100-D350-B-F155-4530-AAD5-D28-FB6-F7-F683.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/McFwyHzt)
B3 Custom 2 stripe 32.2 (2lb 7oz)
(https://i.postimg.cc/x1z8v2MZ/1-BAAE408-6633-4-BDC-814-C-A41-A73379-E25.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/v4GGyCP7)
Chase FLC SSH (2lb 8oz)
(https://i.postimg.cc/bv0v596H/E91-ACE59-6603-4045-B9-CA-AFD7721-DB235.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/sBXyQ7Cv)
Training Bag:
(https://i.postimg.cc/gJN2zkbx/8-C8606-B4-1320-47-B3-BB5-D-BE0-BFBA00-C5-B.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/dkZYnF1F)
Helmet: Masuri OS2 Titanium
Pads: GN Legend (possible these will still make it to the match bag as I’ve never been able to properly replace them yet!)
Gloves: B3 split finger x2
Thigh pads: Aero P2
Bag: JN Garrard Mini duffle - ideal for training, fits a full set of senior kit - only downside is the bat sleeve is very tight with an adult bat.
Other kit not pictured: Adidas SL22 shoes, Payntr Mk2 pimples for indoors/astro, shock doctor box x2 (one in each bag), some other bats that are on eBay!
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Think I’m now done with my 2022 kit… Still possible I will add some remfry or M&H thigh pads and maybe a new pair of spikes - but pretty much there!
Match Kit:
(https://i.postimg.cc/HsKj8xc5/59-CD0724-3236-4-ADE-95-C6-AE875102-AF96.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/RN7vjvTV)
Helmet: Club Masuri OS2 Titanium
Thigh Pads: Strettons
Gloves: JN Garrard x2 (thanks to @SurreySam for the idea here!)
Pads: Phantom Limited 2021
Bag: B3 D145 Wheelie Duffle
Bats:
GM Dan Lawrence Player Edition (2lb 9oz)
(https://i.postimg.cc/ZRTqzv2k/100-D350-B-F155-4530-AAD5-D28-FB6-F7-F683.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/McFwyHzt)
B3 Custom 2 stripe 32.2 (2lb 7oz)
(https://i.postimg.cc/x1z8v2MZ/1-BAAE408-6633-4-BDC-814-C-A41-A73379-E25.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/v4GGyCP7)
Chase FLC SSH (2lb 8oz)
(https://i.postimg.cc/bv0v596H/E91-ACE59-6603-4045-B9-CA-AFD7721-DB235.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/sBXyQ7Cv)
Training Bag:
(https://i.postimg.cc/gJN2zkbx/8-C8606-B4-1320-47-B3-BB5-D-BE0-BFBA00-C5-B.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/dkZYnF1F)
Helmet: Masuri OS2 Titanium
Pads: GN Legend (possible these will still make it to the match bag as I’ve never been able to properly replace them yet!)
Gloves: B3 split finger x2
Thigh pads: Aero P2
Bag: JN Garrard Mini duffle - ideal for training, fits a full set of senior kit - only downside is the bat sleeve is very tight with an adult bat.
Other kit not pictured: Adidas SL22 shoes, Payntr Mk2 pimples for indoors/astro, shock doctor box x2 (one in each bag), some other bats that are on eBay!
Very nice kit, similar profile bats, beautiful willow! Enjoy.
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Think I’m now done with my 2022 kit… Still possible I will add some remfry or M&H thigh pads and maybe a new pair of spikes - but pretty much there!
Match Kit:
(https://i.postimg.cc/HsKj8xc5/59-CD0724-3236-4-ADE-95-C6-AE875102-AF96.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/RN7vjvTV)
Helmet: Club Masuri OS2 Titanium
Thigh Pads: Strettons
Gloves: JN Garrard x2 (thanks to @SurreySam for the idea here!)
Pads: Phantom Limited 2021
Bag: B3 D145 Wheelie Duffle
Bats:
GM Dan Lawrence Player Edition (2lb 9oz)
(https://i.postimg.cc/ZRTqzv2k/100-D350-B-F155-4530-AAD5-D28-FB6-F7-F683.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/McFwyHzt)
B3 Custom 2 stripe 32.2 (2lb 7oz)
(https://i.postimg.cc/x1z8v2MZ/1-BAAE408-6633-4-BDC-814-C-A41-A73379-E25.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/v4GGyCP7)
Chase FLC SSH (2lb 8oz)
(https://i.postimg.cc/bv0v596H/E91-ACE59-6603-4045-B9-CA-AFD7721-DB235.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/sBXyQ7Cv)
Training Bag:
(https://i.postimg.cc/gJN2zkbx/8-C8606-B4-1320-47-B3-BB5-D-BE0-BFBA00-C5-B.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/dkZYnF1F)
Helmet: Masuri OS2 Titanium
Pads: GN Legend (possible these will still make it to the match bag as I’ve never been able to properly replace them yet!)
Gloves: B3 split finger x2
Thigh pads: Aero P2
Bag: JN Garrard Mini duffle - ideal for training, fits a full set of senior kit - only downside is the bat sleeve is very tight with an adult bat.
Other kit not pictured: Adidas SL22 shoes, Payntr Mk2 pimples for indoors/astro, shock doctor box x2 (one in each bag), some other bats that are on eBay!
Big fan of your kit mate, are the chase and B3 based on this GM?
How’d you find the yellow GM grips, interested to hear your thoughts?
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Bats:
GM Dan Lawrence Player Edition (2lb 9oz)
(https://i.postimg.cc/ZRTqzv2k/100-D350-B-F155-4530-AAD5-D28-FB6-F7-F683.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/McFwyHzt)
B3 Custom 2 stripe 32.2 (2lb 7oz)
(https://i.postimg.cc/x1z8v2MZ/1-BAAE408-6633-4-BDC-814-C-A41-A73379-E25.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/v4GGyCP7)
Chase FLC SSH (2lb 8oz)
(https://i.postimg.cc/bv0v596H/E91-ACE59-6603-4045-B9-CA-AFD7721-DB235.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/sBXyQ7Cv)
Training Bag:
(https://i.postimg.cc/gJN2zkbx/8-C8606-B4-1320-47-B3-BB5-D-BE0-BFBA00-C5-B.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/dkZYnF1F)
What are the specs on that b3?
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I think the 32.2 is the Shan Masood shape with 2mm of concaving - could be wrong!
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I think the 32.2 is the Shan Masood shape with 2mm of concaving - could be wrong!
Which now is just called the maverick
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Big fan of your kit mate, are the chase and B3 based on this GM?
How’d you find the yellow GM grips, interested to hear your thoughts?
Thank you!
They aren’t actually - the B3 came first, then the Chase, then the GM (which i liked as it was similar to the B3). The Chase has a much lower middle and serves mainly as my option for slower and lower wickets/slower bowlers. The GM actually has a couple of modifications to bring it closer to the B3, including a bit of medical tape to oval up the handle and the handle being shortened slightly by having the top cut down and replacing the weight/feel with some additional grip rings. I thought long and hard about doing the latter, but it is such a ridiculous gun that I’m never selling it, so decided not to worry about resale value!
I really like the GM matrix grips - they are nice and soft, grippy and not too thick. I did have all three bats fitted with Hex grips, but when I got the new Garrard gloves (which have different palms than the B3s) I found that i preferred the feel of the matrix grip in that glove/grip combo.
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What are the specs on that b3?
Pretty big! It’s not far off max edge, spine is 63/64 and the shoulders are huge which is the main reason I like it so much I think, just picked it up and it felt like a wand. The middle extends almost all the way to the stickers (I think as there is a lot of wood left high in the bat) although there isn’t too much low down because of the duckbill. It is also a short blade/standard handle set up (i.e. not short blade long handle), so it is just about harrow length overall but with an adult handle (I have mine on the slimmer side, but not as thin as a standard junior handle).
It is 104mm width though, as it’s technically a junior bat - this is what let them hit the weight at those specs. It has never bothered me to be honest and my rationale is that if I’m hitting it with the outside 2mm it’s an edge anyway so I’m better off missing it!
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I think the 32.2 is the Shan Masood shape with 2mm of concaving - could be wrong!
Which now is just called the maverick
I am pretty sure the 31.2 is the Shan shape and the 32.2 is their Root interpretation (which became the Maverick). I think the 31.2 has a lower middle and doesn’t have the thick shoulders of the 32.2.
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Thank you!
They aren’t actually - the B3 came first, then the Chase, then the GM (which i liked as it was similar to the B3). The Chase has a much lower middle and serves mainly as my option for slower and lower wickets/slower bowlers. The GM actually has a couple of modifications to bring it closer to the B3, including a bit of medical tape to oval up the handle and the handle being shortened slightly by having the top cut down and replacing the weight/feel with some additional grip rings. I thought long and hard about doing the latter, but it is such a ridiculous gun that I’m never selling it, so decided not to worry about resale value!
I really like the GM matrix grips - they are nice and soft, grippy and not too thick. I did have all three bats fitted with Hex grips, but when I got the new Garrard gloves (which have different palms than the B3s) I found that i preferred the feel of the matrix grip in that glove/grip combo.
Someone I know, bought GM Noir 808, 2lb 10oz, but never got in terms with it as a power hitter, sold it on. It might have been it's weight lower down.
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Think I’m now done with my 2022 kit… Still possible I will add some remfry or M&H thigh pads and maybe a new pair of spikes - but pretty much there!
Match Kit:
Helmet: Club Masuri OS2 Titanium
Thigh Pads: Strettons
Gloves: JN Garrard x2 (thanks to @SurreySam for the idea here!)
Pads: Phantom Limited 2021
Bag: B3 D145 Wheelie Duffle
Bats:
GM Dan Lawrence Player Edition (2lb 9oz)
B3 Custom 2 stripe 32.2 (2lb 7oz)
Chase FLC SSH (2lb 8oz)
Cool, glad sharing some info on here helps others out.
Lovely kit, would probably be comfortable using it all myself as I've got similar taste.
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Cool, glad sharing some info on here helps others out.
Lovely kit, would probably be comfortable using it all myself as I've got similar taste.
I'm sure most of us will love using this kit!
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I am pretty sure the 31.2 is the Shan shape and the 32.2 is their Root interpretation (which became the Maverick). I think the 31.2 has a lower middle and doesn’t have the thick shoulders of the 32.2.
Shan had two shapes. His latest was the Root / 32.2 shape, which is now the maverick.
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Loving the look of that B3!
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Completed refurb today to use it indoor nets, from next week. Weights 2lb 10oz, feels good.
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Where do you get all these bats AJ, I'm running low on firewood
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(https://i.postimg.cc/gk70FS9b/4-CF0-DFC8-9-ABA-4-BCF-89-B6-2-FFFD3-EF0968.jpg)
As @wilkie113 cant add photos correctly… here’s a full sized one 😂
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(https://i.postimg.cc/gk70FS9b/4-CF0-DFC8-9-ABA-4-BCF-89-B6-2-FFFD3-EF0968.jpg)
As @wilkie113 cant add photos correctly… here’s a full sized one 😂
Those pads on the right the SG test white ones?
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They are indeed yes
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With an email being sent out from my cricket club this morning saying nets start next week, I thought I had better get my kit ready for the coming season which naturally, led to getting everything out in the garden for a photo shoot for the forum!
Having ran my own little side business for a number of years, I made a decision at the end of last season to treat myself to a number of items that in the past, I perhaps would not have used.
My kit for the coming season:
Bats
- Hell4Leather - MB Profile Pro Grade
- Hell4Leather - Butterfly
- 2 x Slazenger / FC Sondhi bats (I think we have heard enough about those bats for one week!)
Softs
Having worked with a number of manufacturers in India / Pakistan over the last 3 years, I built up a handy little book of contacts and when one of them got back in touch to update me on their cricket ball manufacturing capabilities, conversation progressed onto me making an order for some plain softs. The pads and gloves feel fantastic and I was particularly impressed with some of the finer detailing that I had requested.
I also have a set of my NHS gloves leftover which are in the bag for their second season, but I am yet to be be brave enough to wear them onto the field.
Luggage
After using a traditional duffle bag for a number of seasons, I wanted to treat myself to a coffin. Facebook marketplace turned out to be a god send as I managed to find a full touring coffin, complete with wheels and 3 bat slots, all for under 3 figures.
All in all, I have far too much kit for a bloke who is average at best but I cannot wait to get going this year.
Enjoy!
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Love that kit, not a chance I'd lug a coffin about but looks incredible.
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Yeah I'd need a roady for that coffin. Lovely kit though. Love the rainbow gloves.
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Those plain gloves look amazing mate
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Pads look great and the blue grips work really well with the Slazenger G2's
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Please tell me you over ordered on the pads! Lovely looking kit, enjoy the first net!
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Love the plain white softs.
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What shape are the handles on the slaz bats @hit4six ?
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What shape are the handles on the slaz bats @hit4six ?
Round into semi oval I would say, a bit on the thin side.
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Love the H4L bats. Can’t wait to get one myself. Would love to try a butterfly too
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got these sorted out for the current summer in India
1. Gortonshire Armor KW
2. Gray nicolls Atomic
3. Carbon (local bat maker in my state) in MSD profile
4. SG SR3 players
5. SS Blast perhaps I think a misgraded one. for 6000 indian rupees cant get a better looking bat and a good ping too
6. MRF Winner KW
7. Spartan The Boss players edition
For the soft gears ,
1. SG KLR 1 player gloves
2. SG hilite pure white gloves
for pads,
1. Morrant international ultralite
2. SS Matrix all white players
3. A2 cricket Verve players in black
Forma pro axis helmet & Moonwalkr endos thigh pads
Was using a Adidas incurza Duffle wheelie. Waiting to upgrade it to Phantom players wheelie duffle
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Sounds fantastic, we'd appreciate some pictures if you can upload them!
Love the look of the new Phantom duffle as well, was tempted myself to get one.
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Sounds fantastic, we'd appreciate some pictures if you can upload them!
Love the look of the new Phantom duffle as well, was tempted myself to get one.
have tried attaching the files, got the error as unable to access the attachment path.
will post the images soon
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Yeah it's a bit more complicated than normal when uploading an image. You need to upload it to postimages website, then when writing a reply there's an "insert image" icon, click that and copy and paste the direct image link between the two brackets it gives you.
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If you pick the hotlink for forum button the pics come out a little larger.
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Two net bats and two match bats is the current plan.
B3 and Chase for the nets and the Affinity and Atomic for match days. Despite the different weights and shapes they all feel right in your hands.
Turns out the B3 has been though a few pairs of CBF members hands before I gotten hold of it.
A guy at All Rounder offered to clean up the Chase bat. He was quite offended when I said no. These battle scars are hard earned mate.
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That Beluga is such an interesting shape, what does it feel like in the hands?
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That Beluga is such an interesting shape, what does it feel like in the hands?
Surprisingly no different. It does come off the whole length pretty well. We'll see how it goes in the nets though.
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Be interested to hear how it goes. Not sure I'm brave enough to use one but the principle of it is so unique.
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Other additions. I couldn't risk this Newbery getting into the wrong hands and being put up for sale as an ex-pro bat for a trillion pounds on ebay. Too light for me though.
And a cheap but nice enough titanium Albion.
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Be interested to hear how it goes. Not sure I'm brave enough to use one but the principle of it is so unique.
@Jimbo If you don't what to go the full Beluga Monty then this seems like a very decent option.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/194942519035?hash=item2d637ac6fb:g:og4AAOSwRadiOGet (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/194942519035?hash=item2d637ac6fb:g:og4AAOSwRadiOGet)
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@Jimbo If you don't what to go the full Beluga Monty then this seems like a very decent option.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/194942519035?hash=item2d637ac6fb:g:og4AAOSwRadiOGet (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/194942519035?hash=item2d637ac6fb:g:og4AAOSwRadiOGet)
If it was a shorter length I'd be tempted!
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Other additions. I couldn't risk this Newbery getting into the wrong hands and being put up for sale as an ex-pro bat for a trillion pounds on ebay. Too light for me though.
And a cheap but nice enough titanium Albion.
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That Mjolnir looks brilliant. When I was a nippa, the gun bat in my first club used one. Great bat. Great memories.
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That Mjolnir looks brilliant. When I was a nippa, the gun bat in my first club used one. Great bat. Great memories.
Isn’t it great the things you remember. The guy at ours had a Slazenger V800. A million grains, 1 red grip, batted with full finger inners and just made runs and runs and runs
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Other than a new Neon wheelie duffle which looks great, softs and other gear is all the same for this season.
Bat collection has been reduced down to something a bit more manageable but still going to be a hell of a job picking out one match bat...
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Added this beast to this year's kit. got it for an older SS price tag and this is gonna be a belter
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Other than a new Neon wheelie duffle which looks great, softs and other gear is all the same for this season.
Bat collection has been reduced down to something a bit more manageable but still going to be a hell of a job picking out one match bat...
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That Red Ink looks great and loving the blue stickers. Is it a full profile?
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Yeah mate, custom shape that John did for me based loosely on the B3 Trott shape.
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Yeah mate, custom shape that John did for me based loosely on the B3 Trott shape.
Agreed, the red ink looks great, and pink works real well with those new stickers. Same goes for the Scott. Lovely collection- where did you get the grips from?
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Agreed, the red ink looks great, and pink works real well with those new stickers. Same goes for the Scott. Lovely collection- where did you get the grips from?
Yeah all lovely bats and in all honesty probably too nice for the likes of me! GM Matrix grips in pink, I got a big pack of them from eBay but imagine most decent cricket shops would have a few in stock.
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Yeah all lovely bats and in all honesty probably too nice for the likes of me! GM Matrix grips in pink, I got a big pack of them from eBay but imagine most decent cricket shops would have a few in stock.
Cool mate thanks. Have lots of fun using them in nets and matches!
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My first season playing cricket again in over 20 years, so a bit of a hodge-podge of kit (I was always a sucker for matching stuff, but alas, not yet).
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Stuff
- Neon Pro Stand Up Wheelie Duffle Bag
- Masuri T Line Helmet
Pads
- GN Prestige Pads
Gloves
- Neon Hybrid Reserve
- Kookaburra Ghost 2.2
Thigh Pads
- Stretton Fox Modify
- Aero P2 Strippers
Spikes
- Puma 19.2
Bats
(All homemade - someone has to use them!)
- Worker Bee TMA-1: 2 lbs 10, medium middle, batting against pace bat.
- Worker Bee Hellas: 2 lbs 8, medium middle, all day bat.
- Worker Bee Elysium: 2 lbs 10, medium-high middle, good bouncing pitch bat.
- Worker Bee Apollo: 2 lbs 10, , short blade, T20 bat.
- Worker Bee Pathfinder: 2 lbs 11, low middle, slow low pitch bat.
And just for good measure, because I lost my Ayrtek Hybrid Sweatband at winter nets before I could even use it... a few home-made efforts!
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Love those bat model names @marsbug
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A pretty evening shot of my 2022 kit
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Ooooh @marsbug - really like those Puma 19.2 shoes - can you get those as rubbers?
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Definitely a post season photo as my kit changed a little bit through 2022.
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Bats
Chase Custom R7
Salix Custom Alba
Scott Custom Grade 1
Scott Custom Grade 2
Gray Nicolls Alpha 1.1 5 Star Lite
Softs + Protection + Shoes
Keeley Worx Gloves
Chase FLC Gloves
Gray Nicolls Legend Gloves
Chase FLC Pads
Puma Evospeed 2 Keeping Gloves
Gray Nicolls 5 Star Keeping Pads
Aero P2’s
Masuri Lid
Asics Gel Advance 5
Gray Nicolls GN1000 Bag
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Did you have any designated match bat Toby?
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Did you have any designated match bat Toby?
Grade 2 Scott and the salix were used in matches last season.
Chase and GN have been used for a few nets sessions.
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I have been meaning to do this for a while and after seeing @Toby post, I thought why not share mine.
Only problem now, is where to begin; if I start with my bats (from left to right):
Warsop Platinum (3lb 4oz and only purchased this season)
2 Warsop Butterflies (both weigh about 2lb 10oz each and are both over 20 years old)
Warsop techique bat (purchased at the end of last season)
Warsop fielding bat
Batting Pads:
Warsop Platinum Pro
Batting Gloves:
Warsop Platinum Pro Flexi & Warsop fingerless inners
Abdominal Guard:
Shock Doctor
Thigh Guards:
Aero P2 Strippers
Helmet:
Shrey Armor (with Chingford C C embroidered badge stuck on)
Wicketkeeping Pads:
Warsop Clubmax
Wicketkeeping Gloves:
Warsop Clubmax with inners (recently purchased as old ones were rather dilapidated and needed these for indoor cricket)
Fielding Pads:
Warsop Butterfly (they were part of my old Warsop Butterfly pads)
Spikes:
Nike Court Air Zoom Vapor Pro (spiked by Cheshire Shoe Repairs; white soles)
Nike Court Vapor Lite (spiked by Brian & Brenda; black shoes)
Socks:
HEXXEE Ice Blast Pro Performance
Hats:
Chingford CC Baggy Cap
Chingford CC Sun Hat
Accessories:
Sidearm Elite
Bag:
Warsop Platinum Pro Duffle Bag
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Added this beast to this year's kit. got it for an older SS price tag and this is gonna be a belter
(https://i.postimg.cc/vZG2r3vJ/20220411-155030.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/GHSjrPVK)
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How much u have used this bat?? i have seeing some reviews about it, but living in a non-cricket country i have to buy tru pictures and without the feel of it in real life... so how good it is? is any different to other bats ??? larger sweetspot as SS says ???
cheers
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I have been meaning to do this for a while and after seeing @Toby post, I thought why not share mine.
Only problem now, is where to begin; if I start with my bats (from left to right):
Warsop Platinum (3lb 4oz and only purchased this season)
2 Warsop Butterflies (both weigh about 2lb 10oz each and are both over 20 years old)
Warsop techique bat (purchased at the end of last season)
Warsop fielding bat
Batting Pads:
Warsop Platinum Pro
Batting Gloves:
Warsop Platinum Pro Flexi & Warsop fingerless inners
Abdominal Guard:
Shock Doctor
Thigh Guards:
Aero P2 Strippers
Helmet:
Shrey Armor (with Chingford C C embroidered badge stuck on)
Wicketkeeping Pads:
Warsop Clubmax
Wicketkeeping Gloves:
Warsop Clubmax with inners (recently purchased as old ones were rather dilapidated and needed these for indoor cricket)
Fielding Pads:
Warsop Butterfly (they were part of my old Warsop Butterfly pads)
Spikes:
Nike Court Air Zoom Vapor Pro (spiked by Cheshire Shoe Repairs; white soles)
Nike Court Vapor Lite (spiked by Brian & Brenda; black shoes)
Socks:
HEXXEE Ice Blast Pro Performance
Hats:
Chingford CC Baggy Cap
Chingford CC Sun Hat
Accessories:
Sidearm Elite
Bag:
Warsop Platinum Pro Duffle Bag
how are the nike vapours for comfort mate? i was thinking of getting some spiked for next season.. also did you notice much of a differance in quality of spiking between chesire shoe repairs and brian and brenda?
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how are the nike vapours for comfort mate? i was thinking of getting some spiked for next season.. also did you notice much of a differance in quality of spiking between chesire shoe repairs and brian and brenda?
Both pairs are very comfortable. There is a huge difference in quality of spiking between the two; I would recommend Cheshire Shoe Repairs.
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Chunky looking handles on the bats @Thorne_Cricket - lots and grips and massive hands?
Also, the butterfly bats being 20 years old, are they not showing any sign of coming to an end?
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Chunky looking handles on the bats @Thorne_Cricket - lots and grips and massive hands?
Also, the butterfly bats being 20 years old, are they not showing any sign of coming to an end?
I have applied counter balances (grips cut down to 1") to the top of the handles (8 on the Platinum); they are all fitted with 2 grips; from left to right, 1st grip/2nd grip; Neon Pink Octopus/Neon Pink Octopus Plus, Psychedelic Camouflage Players Matrix Lite/Psychedelic Camouflage Players Matrix Lite, White Octopus/Neon Pink Players Matrix, White Octopus/Neon Pink Scale, White Octopus/White Hex 3D. I had carpal tunnel surgery in February of this year on my right hand/wrist and wear tubagrips on both of my wrists, with my high bat lift, my right hand (bottom hand as I am a right handed batter) does not grip the bat as much as my top hand.
Warsop refurbished both the butterfly bats in 2021 and they were amazed that they were in such a good condition, considering they had not been used for almost 9 years. They are both fantastic bats and I would not get rid of them. I purchased another Warsop off eBay and refurbished it myself and have put my own stickers on it which I will use for indoor cricket.
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How much u have used this bat?? i have seeing some reviews about it, but living in a non-cricket country i have to buy tru pictures and without the feel of it in real life... so how good it is? is any different to other bats ??? larger sweetspot as SS says ???
The bat was good. Worth the money you pay. If you're lucky enough, you can get it with the Older mrp.
cheers