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Bats / Re: Laminate Bat
« Last post by jonny77 on August 01, 2025, 07:57:52 PM »
This is one I made recently, first one I've attempted. Short blade, long handle. Taps up well, weighs 2lbs 11oz. Bit of a faff to make, but not too bad. Not used it, so  can't comment on how well it goes really.







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Custom companies / Re: Nixon Cricket
« Last post by jonny77 on August 01, 2025, 07:50:12 PM »
That could be one of a number potentially! 😂
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Custom companies / Re: Nixon Cricket
« Last post by Bats_Entertainment on August 01, 2025, 02:33:59 PM »
The Cricketer reports: "An acclaimed bat-maker has walked away from the industry, blaming lack of help from the ECB and post-Brexit red tape. Wishing to remain anonymous, he said that the game is costing manufacturers and customers too much money."
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Bats / Re: Laminate Bat
« Last post by e4sby on August 01, 2025, 07:54:42 AM »
https://www.lorimers4cricket.co.uk/store/2025-Lorimers-Pro-Players-Hybrid-Reserve-Grade-Cricket-Bat-Size-SH-p620595200

@123* swears by them
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Bats / Laminate Bat
« Last post by drmimran on July 31, 2025, 08:09:43 PM »
Where can I buy the best laminate bat from? Im not asking because I want to cheat or anything but bats are too bloody expensive now and Im thinking its better to spend £250 on a low grade laminate that will ping as well as a £5-600 G1 EW bat
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Bats / Re: Blank bats still any good?
« Last post by ogroupleader on July 30, 2025, 11:39:49 AM »
I bought one last season and another 2 seasons before that. Both ping like crazy.
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Gray Nicolls / Re: Changing bats forever
« Last post by jimmy23 on July 21, 2025, 07:47:44 PM »
I’ve got at uk market Neocore
It doesn’t pick up that light to be honest, 2.14 and picks up like it.
 I’ve even tried taking a bit of weight off the toe but still not great now.
Tried one in Talent cricket and the pick up was 3 or 4 oz lighter than the scale.

It sounds terrible with the hollow sound when using it against the bowling machine balls.

Maybe I got a bad one of the bunch 🫤
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Gray Nicolls / Re: Changing bats forever
« Last post by Aussiecollector on July 20, 2025, 09:48:52 AM »
So none of you have made a purchase yet ? NEOCORE,s sold
in Australia are imported,  made in India, they are a full profile with a longer blade length & a short, thick 5 cork handle, thin top edge but a much bigger middle with big sloping shoulders, a thick toe, a front front driver's bat, right up to when you hit where the internal core starts, that's where performance drops off, the bat sound is even hollow & vibration is noticeable, still waiting for this bat to compress with more use, not sure how sales will go here, serious collectors will buy them,  no doubt.
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Players / Wow - for lovers of the game
« Last post by thegowerwaft on July 16, 2025, 11:20:19 AM »
David Gower auction. Some history here:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/e/collectables/the-david-gower-collection?_dmd=2&_sop=40&_stpos=TS19%2B0AP&_pgn=2&_fcid=3
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Bat Care / Re: Help with scuff sheet not sticking
« Last post by brokenbat on July 08, 2025, 03:45:09 AM »
Quote from: swark on July 06, 2025, 05:06:28 AM
I know I know - this has been discussed before. But does anyone have any other tips for getting a scuff sheet (Gray Nic Fibretec) to stick better?

I am helping refurb. an old bat. I've sanded it back with 240 grit sandpaper and the Fibretec just won't stick to it. Never had this problem before. Tried heating it up prior to adhering and still no cigar.

Any thoughts?

If the issue isn't oil/wax, then it might just be a bad sheet. Sometimes there are gaps between the scuff sheet and the glossy sheet, and the glue can dry out slightly.
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