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Equipment => Bats => Topic started by: Johnny on May 19, 2008, 04:49:47 PM

Title: How often do you replace a bat?
Post by: Johnny on May 19, 2008, 04:49:47 PM: This is mainly aimed at people who own top end bats, not lower end stuff that's supposed to be durable. How long do you normally have them for? I have a GM Cannon Original from 8 years ago - it's had a couple of re-furbs but still in tact (though doesn't seem to ping as much as it used to) - I used this as my first choice bat for 5 seasons and still keep it in the bag. Since then I've had 3 more bats, which I've tended to replace as I wasn't getting on with them so well, as opposed to because they actually needed replacing. So how long do peeps here tend to use a top end bat for?

Does anyone have examples of a pro using a particular bat long term?
Title: Re: How often do you replace a bat?
Post by: Howzat on May 19, 2008, 05:52:23 PM: I mostly use a bat until it breaks...although i did sell my newbery Uzi to a mate for half of what i got it for a year later as i saw a beauty of a redback that i wanted!
Title: Re: How often do you replace a bat?
Post by: MD14 on May 19, 2008, 05:58:39 PM: Unfortunately, I get a new bat whenever I feel a strong urge and I'm in pocket! However, I'll only replace a bat once it either breaks or scores around 500 runs - I prefer light-pressed bats so they're usually battered by this point!
Title: Re: How often do you replace a bat?
Post by: Original on May 19, 2008, 07:57:04 PM: Until i grow out of it or until it breaks. Usually about 1.5 to 2 seasons usually.
Title: Re: How often do you replace a bat?
Post by: Johnny on May 19, 2008, 08:04:26 PM: Quote from: MD14 on May 19, 2008, 05:58:39 PM
Unfortunately, I get a new bat whenever I feel a strong urge and I'm in pocket! However, I'll only replace a bat once it either breaks or scores around 500 runs - I prefer light-pressed bats so they're usually battered by this point!

but if you scored a massive amount of runs with a certain bat wouldn't you want to keep it longer?

I can't remember the exact stats but my 2nd season using the Cannon I scored around 650 runs - prob my best season to date - as I say, the bat's still going
Title: Re: How often do you replace a bat?
Post by: matt 2oo8 on May 22, 2008, 12:36:46 PM: every 6 months
Title: Re: How often do you replace a bat?
Post by: Liam-SCCC on May 22, 2008, 02:21:47 PM: until mine has had it, then i get a new one, johnny u should send the cannon to GM for a refurb and the new stickers
Title: Re: How often do you replace a bat?
Post by: Richie on May 22, 2008, 03:27:42 PM: On average one every season, unless it breaks or is still pinging I would keep it.
Title: Re: How often do you replace a bat?
Post by: raymond on June 22, 2008, 06:10:44 PM: People like chanderpaul and ramprakash always look like they have really old bats!

Kieth Parsons used a M and H bat for 6 years straight!
Title: Re: How often do you replace a bat?
Post by: Chrissy on June 22, 2008, 07:06:42 PM: Every 2 seasons unless it breaks.
Title: Re: How often do you replace a bat?
Post by: raymond on June 23, 2008, 09:33:23 PM: Personally every 2-3 weeks
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Post by: Sambo on June 24, 2008, 10:23:56 AM: gilly used his one that got 149 at the world cup and 100 from 67 for about 2 and half seasons.
Title: Re: How often do you replace a bat?
Post by: VIVIAN on July 03, 2008, 02:15:00 AM: Like most ppl until it dies or i fancy trating myself.
Title: Re: How often do you replace a bat?
Post by: Master-Basterd on July 29, 2008, 07:19:10 PM: evry season i get a bat and some soft goods
Title: Re: How often do you replace a bat?
Post by: Howzat on July 29, 2008, 08:08:44 PM: Lucky lad pinch hitter... what do you do with the old ones?!
Title: Re: How often do you replace a bat?
Post by: stevie on July 30, 2008, 09:28:50 AM: Untill it breaks.
Title: Re: How often do you replace a bat?
Post by: e4sby on July 30, 2008, 10:17:25 AM: Quote from: keeper14 on July 30, 2008, 09:28:50 AM
Untill it breaks.

Or you win one in a competition!
Title: Re: How often do you replace a bat?
Post by: Chris1976 on August 11, 2008, 12:27:48 PM: This really depends how many runs I'm scoring! I'd like to think I will get 1500 runs minimum out of a bat!

Tend to find I get through a bat in about 1.5 seasons if I'm just playing Saturdays.
Title: Re: How often do you replace a bat?
Post by: Arthur on August 11, 2008, 01:55:47 PM: Until one I have, that I like, breaks, or I see a bargain somewhere (my current Redback, for example) But I do regret selling my Salix!
Title: Re: How often do you replace a bat?
Post by: slogger02 on August 11, 2008, 03:19:37 PM: i change my bat every time i feel the urge, as long as i've got the money.
Title: Re: How often do you replace a bat?
Post by: mullethigham on August 11, 2008, 04:07:52 PM: it all depends on the age of the bat or the condition of the willow