Custom Bats Cricket Forum
Companies => Custom companies => Topic started by: smilingjeff on October 31, 2010, 02:00:36 PM
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Hi All,
New to this board and hence first post, but have been watching and enjoying the topics for some weeks. I`ve got a couple of new bats for next season, a Chase 167 Finback and a Ram Rambow which looks very useful. I`m now looking at a Heritage Bat. Does anyone know anything about this company, I sort of found them by accident on the net. Any thoughts/comments/advice most welcome. You can find them at: www.heritagecricket.co.uk
Many thanks, SJ
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Is ran by a member of this forum, he has only just started making bats so would assume the quality would not be as good as some others who you could get a bat from for a similar price.
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think the lad who set it up was on the forum for a bit tapping Andy from SAF's knowledge on all things bat like.....then a month or so later appeared with his own brand!!
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Is ran by a member of this forum, he has only just started making bats so would assume the quality would not be as good as some others who you could get a bat from for a similar price.
Very presumptuous
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No substitute for experience, i stand by what i said 100%.
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Very presumptuous
Now now there's no need to spit fire and cause a typhoon.
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Who is the better bat maker Roger Weston (solitaire) or Andy (saf)?
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Can we class someone as a batmaker who makes from part mades?
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I'd hope so otherwise there aren't many "batmakers" in existence!!!
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Thats another debate, just saying assuming something without prior knowledge is condescending
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Thats another debate, just saying assuming something without prior knowledge is condescending
Very true although it is very natural to presume or assume that experience means quality. To some Roger at Solitaire is the greatest bat maker, to others he is a tired man simply trying to make a few quid before retirement; and this reflects in his work.
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Tony Cook at Hunts is one of the most experienced batmaker going, been making bats for at least 50 years.
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So are you saying he's no good?
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No.
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He makes some for Mongoose, and my experiences with Hunts haven't been bad...
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Thanks guys for the comments and the debate I`ve inadvertently started. I`ll keep on scouring some sites to look at my options. At the risk of starting another debate, what brand would good folk go for?
Ta SJ
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I've had 3 Hunts and they've all been belters, Tony Cook is a skillful man and I'm not sure why they've got an average reputation. Stickers need changing though!
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Thanks for the reminder about the Hunts. I had one some years ago and it was a good one. I`m probably just working my way through different brands and I ought to go back to what I`ve used before. Perhaps its me but there seems to be so much more choice!
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Hello Smilingjeff, welcome to the show. inevitably there is a lot of choice in a competitive market. Looking at the Custombats bat world cup in the bat section will give you an idea as to what is popular on this forum. Recently I have used a Newbery, a Black Cat, a SAF bat and a county bat, all of which I really liked, having said that I would love a Hawk, a Redback and a Vantage - but that is a way off for me , it partially depends on your budget and the shape you like. Where you live also has an impact as being able to go and choose a bat from a "bat cave" or have one made for you on the spot has to be the way to go...
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Can also recommend Redback, had a really good bat from them, doesn't seem to have been a bad review (Infact hasn't been an even average review of them!) on the forum. Everyone who has had one has loved it!
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Thanks guys for the welcome and the advice - much appreciated. I live in Staffordshire, so pretty central to do some visiting. Just glancing around I do like the look of both Vantage and Redback but I`m sure there is a ton of good stuff out there and I need to find what suits me best - thanks again for the advice.
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Perhaps a SAF custom would be a good bet. I'm sure if you PM andy he'll be more than happy to discuss your needs! I've got one and it's a belter. However, all the custom brands on this forum will offer you great bats, depends on your budget really. (Welcone to the forum btw :D)
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I'll throw Charlie French into the ring. I've had a few off him - including my current match bat, and I think he's pretty good.
Don't think they're seen far from Notts though.
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Iv had a CF too and went very well! Gave up the ghost on me tho after a season or two :(
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Tony Cook at Hunts is one of the most experienced batmaker going, been making bats for at least 50 years.
Wish there was a 'like' button for this!!
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I'll throw Charlie French into the ring. I've had a few off him - including my current match bat, and I think he's pretty good.
Don't think they're seen far from Notts though.
A guy in my sides got a Charlie French and it's a beauty
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I've had 3 Hunts and they've all been belters, Tony Cook is a skillful man and I'm not sure why they've got an average reputation. Stickers need changing though!
I seem to remember Darren Maddy and Neil Carter using Hunts with new stickers in the CB40 final
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I@d also side with the Hunts comments. Also have a very nice M&H, but probably a bit pricier.