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Equipment => Bats => Topic started by: CTS_Alex on May 26, 2022, 08:35:30 AM

Title: Best bat around for my budget?
Post by: CTS_Alex on May 26, 2022, 08:35:30 AM
Hi all, haven’t played a game now for 3 years due to injury but I’m in the market for a bat. My only
Problem is I’ve got no idea where to start. I’ve been using spyderbats through my playing career so far but I am looking for a change up. My budget is £300-£350, usually with a mid to low middle and good edges.
Thanks
Title: Re: Best bat around for my budget?
Post by: Jimbo on May 26, 2022, 08:54:57 AM
Any of the forum sponsors or forum batmakers will make you an absolute gun for that price. @jonny77 at Scott Cricket, @Northern monkey at Oxfordshire Cricket and @Red Ink Cricket  have all made me absolutely lovely bats in recent years and would be well within your budget.
Title: Re: Best bat around for my budget?
Post by: Buzz on May 26, 2022, 09:39:26 AM
£300+ is a big old budget for a bat.
Loads of people can help you out for that money. Look up the forum sponsors and see what you fancy.
Title: Re: Best bat around for my budget?
Post by: CTS_Alex on May 26, 2022, 09:54:34 AM
Any of the forum sponsors or forum batmakers will make you an absolute gun for that price. @jonny77 at Scott Cricket, @Northern monkey at Oxfordshire Cricket and @Red Ink Cricket  have all made me absolutely lovely bats in recent years and would be well within your budget.

Thanks, I’ll get some messages sent around!
Title: Re: Best bat around for my budget?
Post by: CTS_Alex on May 26, 2022, 09:55:24 AM
£300+ is a big old budget for a bat.
Loads of people can help you out for that money. Look up the forum sponsors and see what you fancy.

Is there a specific sub forum for the sponsors?
Title: Re: Best bat around for my budget?
Post by: Bungle on May 26, 2022, 10:38:06 AM
Home > Cricket Manufacturers/Brands - it's the second section down on the home page. I believe these are all forum sponsors.
Title: Re: Best bat around for my budget?
Post by: InternalTraining on June 05, 2022, 05:49:50 PM
Hi all, haven’t played a game now for 3 years due to injury but I’m in the market for a bat. My only
Problem is I’ve got no idea where to start. I’ve been using spyderbats through my playing career so far but I am looking for a change up. My budget is £300-£350, usually with a mid to low middle and good edges.
Thanks

That's a very nice budget and you can do a lot with less here.

Before you decide to part with your hard-earned money, I suggest you try out a few bats from your friends' kit bags or even local cricket club if they are a friendly bunch. Tell them what you are trying to do. People are happy to help out.

Lot of times you'll find a bat you like and someone would be happy to sell it to you for a lot less than your budget. Once you understand what shape, bat weight, handle thickness works well (meaning: makes batting easy ) for you , than make a big plunge and buy a "new" bat.

From my experience, bats bought without prior understanding of what works for you, usually result in unhappy purchases. No amount of bat maker's mastery/skill or visual aesthetic can fill that gap (of knowing what works) for you.

My 2 cents.

And, good luck with your search. :)