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Marc28

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Question about Balls
« on: May 26, 2014, 03:30:06 AM »
Question for the forum and also the Retailers,
At the nets i train at we have a longer lane for proper bowling not just using the bola machine, my question is which brand or recommend ball is ideal for indoor use but also is along the same lines as what we use come saturday and sunday. Or does it not matter at all.

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Re: Question about Balls
« Reply #1 on: May 26, 2014, 08:19:54 AM »
From this title I thought this was a thread for Fattus to talk about his plums!  :D
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Re: Question about Balls
« Reply #2 on: May 26, 2014, 09:04:57 AM »
No not someones plums just a general question in regards indoor nets i know you can use any type of ball ideally buy was just wondering if there is one more widely used thats all, i was looking at a dukes ball but there around 16 pounds for one i was thinking of getting 3-4
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Re: Question about Balls
« Reply #3 on: May 26, 2014, 09:34:14 AM »
Serious response now:
We used some kookaburra ones for indoor nets, not exactly top end but they weren't bat breakers, lasted reasonably well and did the job for nets.
I also got a sleeve of 6 Fernley ones in the ECB shop sale, they're a bit softer than the kook ones but again did the job. May not hold their shape for as long but they're going okay at the moment. I think they were reduced to £25 for 6 and they're perfect for club nets.
As you said the dukes are £16 a ball which is a bit steep considerin they tend to go for a walk after the nets!
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Re: Question about Balls
« Reply #4 on: May 26, 2014, 10:17:05 AM »
We have recently switched from Dukes to Tiflex Mangas. I was told by Jake from Vitas is they have something in them for everyone and I have to agree. More than good enough to be a match ball, nevermind a net ball and they cost a lot less than the 16 pounds you were looking for.

Drop Jake a line, I'm sure he can help you out.
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Re: Question about Balls
« Reply #5 on: May 26, 2014, 10:35:58 AM »
I bought a kookaburra practice ball and it held together for 5 years, even though the seam had gone, after about 2. And this was from using it for throw downs with my dad, on a asphalt run up (waverly nets in sydney) then rolling it back to him after every ball. During this time, I got a GN practice ball, and it lasted barley 5 practice sessions with my dad. Thank god I don't go to those every nets anymore, worst nets because there are holes at the back with an asphalt run up and the ball sometimes goes onto the road because there is a hill behind it. The bounce is terribly low as well. Anyway, I'm just suggesting that if you buy a good quality ball, it can last you for a while, compared to a cheaper one.
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Re: Question about Balls
« Reply #6 on: May 26, 2014, 10:51:42 AM »
The league I'm in use lords cricket balls ... Seem like bat breakers to me  when they are brand new and then look knackered after 10 overs
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Re: Question about Balls
« Reply #7 on: May 26, 2014, 10:54:03 AM »
Quote from: GarrettJ on May 26, 2014, 10:51:42 AM
The league I'm in use lords cricket balls ... Seem like bat breakers to me  when they are brand new and then look knackered after 10 overs
A in the souvenir ones from the Lord's shop??  ???
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Re: Question about Balls
« Reply #8 on: May 26, 2014, 05:26:06 PM »
i use readers clubs ball cost £4/5 i think held up good enough for winter nets
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Re: Question about Balls
« Reply #9 on: May 26, 2014, 05:37:48 PM »
we have a bag of old match balls in various conditions which seem to do fine for nets. There is something for everyone. I think they are £16Kook or £10+ readers ones. Never bought my own ball for nets.
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Re: Question about Balls
« Reply #10 on: May 27, 2014, 09:26:05 AM »
I have to agree with Jaffa, thenTiflex from Jake have been brilliant for my team.
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