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Bluett87

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New Bat advice
« on: November 28, 2013, 05:35:56 PM »
I am currently looking to choose between two bats.

1. Gunn and moore flare gm+ 707 - pro direct £79.99

2. Gunn and moore icon 2014 f2606 all rounder cricket £99

Which bat would you recommend and also do I need to have the bats knocked in as they have the gm now!

Cheers
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Re: New Bat advice
« Reply #1 on: November 28, 2013, 06:06:18 PM »
Personally a flare as it's likely to be lighter lighter (the fact it's a higher grade and cheaper is just an added bonus!)

Ideally I'd want to pick both up but that's not a realistic option buying online haha
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Re: New Bat advice
« Reply #2 on: November 28, 2013, 06:16:02 PM »
Quote from: Bluett87 on November 28, 2013, 05:35:56 PM
I am currently looking to choose between two bats.

1. Gunn and moore flare gm+ 707 - pro direct £79.99

2. Gunn and moore icon 2014 f2606 all rounder cricket £99

Which bat would you recommend and also do I need to have the bats knocked in as they have the gm now!

Cheers

I recommend giving any GM bat further knocking in and some time on a bowling machine if available. I have a couple of GM's and both were not the most responsive bats to begin with, but get better the more you use them.
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Re: New Bat advice
« Reply #3 on: November 28, 2013, 08:09:25 PM »
Is it possible for you to buy both and return the one you don't want, most companies will accept returned goods - just a thought
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Re: New Bat advice
« Reply #4 on: December 31, 2013, 10:21:23 AM »
Hi, I would recommend you purchase an icon f4.5 606 as I have seen my friends it has a surprisingly light pick up and perfect edges 30mm ( edges aren't everything) and the middle would suit any batsman batting at any number. I would just knock it in at home with a mallet as there is no point wasting another £20 unless you can get it for free.  :)
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Re: New Bat advice
« Reply #5 on: December 31, 2013, 10:34:35 AM »
normally I'd say pick up both but as said before as you're buying online this isn't an option so I'd go for the higher grade bat, and it will still need plenty of knocking and playing in before match use
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Re: New Bat advice
« Reply #6 on: December 31, 2013, 10:54:56 AM »
I'd go for the Flare every time. Not a great fan of the Icon.
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