GM vs Slazenger Vs Something else...
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do I go for the GM LE pds in the sale or wait and get the Slazenger vintage stash for next season - what about something else??

GM LE Pads in the sale
WAIT and pick up the Slazenger stash
Something else
Make do with the Stig's cast offs like usual...

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GM vs Slazenger Vs Something else...
« on: September 14, 2012, 09:09:20 AM »
Morning all - it is sale time - I see that the GM LE pads are £70 in the sale (do you think they will get cheaper??) and also the rave reviews about the slazenger stash...

the question is
1 - shall I pick up the GM pads in the sale and keep on with my GM gloves
2 - Should I trade in the GM kit I have and pick up the new slazenger stash
3 - should I wait and see what other offers there are
4 - should I make do with the Stig's cast offs, as usual and hope he gets another new sponsor this year...

hhummm all help noted
Thanks
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Re: GM vs Slazenger Vs Something else...
« Reply #1 on: September 14, 2012, 09:13:19 AM »
Blenheim look sweet imo
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Re: GM vs Slazenger Vs Something else...
« Reply #2 on: September 14, 2012, 09:13:58 AM »
Stigs cast offs, means you don't have to spend any money what so ever :) haha!

Slaz kit does look lovely though!
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Re: GM vs Slazenger Vs Something else...
« Reply #3 on: September 14, 2012, 09:18:11 AM »
Quote from: Number4 on September 14, 2012, 09:13:19 AM
Blenheim look sweet imo

Agree, very classy looking kit
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Re: GM vs Slazenger Vs Something else...
« Reply #4 on: September 14, 2012, 09:27:04 AM »
Realistically it's better to wait, prices won't change and neither will the products for the start of the season.

Also with a lot of brands bringing out new products, you may like something else you see once you have already made your purchase.
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Re: GM vs Slazenger Vs Something else...
« Reply #5 on: September 14, 2012, 09:37:49 AM »
can never fault Puma pads. Lightweight with plenty of protection at a reasonable price. The 2 strap Puma Kinetic 5000 - £40.
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Re: GM vs Slazenger Vs Something else...
« Reply #6 on: September 14, 2012, 10:02:24 AM »
Quote from: Vantage_Cricket on September 14, 2012, 09:27:04 AM
Realistically it's better to wait, prices won't change and neither will the products for the start of the season.

Also with a lot of brands bringing out new products, you may like something else you see once you have already made your purchase.

The one thing I have learned in my cricket kit buying life is never commit too early! As soon as you buy something you'll always see something you would have preferred instead! Much better to leave it a while...... :D
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Re: GM vs Slazenger Vs Something else...
« Reply #7 on: September 14, 2012, 10:16:53 AM »
but how long... I have cash burning a hole in my pay pal account... ;)

on a more serious note, one concern I have is that I like having two pairs of matching gloves together with the pads - with the GM it only means I would buy the new pads.

Anything else means a bigger outlay...

P.S. I much prefer traditional kit to modern stuff, which rules out the two strap pads.
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Re: GM vs Slazenger Vs Something else...
« Reply #8 on: September 14, 2012, 10:25:23 AM »
Quote from: Buzz on September 14, 2012, 10:16:53 AM
but how long... I have cash burning a hole in my pay pal account... ;)

on a more serious note, one concern I have is that I like having two pairs of matching gloves together with the pads - with the GM it only means I would buy the new pads.

Anything else means a bigger outlay...

P.S. I much prefer traditional kit to modern stuff, which rules out the two strap pads.


At least wait until AFTER the Lords show!! :D

If you commit now you'll regret it!




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Re: GM vs Slazenger Vs Something else...
« Reply #9 on: September 14, 2012, 10:29:41 AM »
It's gonna be really difficult to wait till new ranges come out. I think all of us knows the feeling when kit fever has struck and the only real cure is to buy something! ;)
Sensible choice would be to go for the GM stuff Buzz. U'd have the pads and 2 sets of gloves...... But......
Slazenger stuff does look very good though, best softs range that I've seen thus far from the big brands!
Try something different and go Slaz.
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Re: GM vs Slazenger Vs Something else...
« Reply #10 on: September 14, 2012, 03:23:16 PM »
Slaz pads are always classy looking and thankfully lacking in grey.
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