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[duelist83]

Hi guys, can anyone give me more info on Warsop cricket bats?

[Giraffe208]

http://www.handmadebats.co.uk/store/

[duelist83]

Sorry, should have asked if anyone had any experience with Warsop not info. In the market for a new stick and the Warsop Platinum and Venom bats look nice. Just in the research stage at the moment as I haven't bought a bat in seven years.

[Giraffe208]

I've personally used a 5* although they are now named something else i believe. Fantastic bat for the price. I believe some people have had mixed success with Warsop bats in the past but I would recommend them.

There are also sponsors that will make you an equally high quality bat for an excellent price.

[thegowerwaft]

I have had a few (Marlin, 2 x Platinums and a venom) and never a real dud. As has been said on here before, they can take a while to open up - it is worth persevering and knocking in for a long time to start.  I also think it is worth the effort of going to the Farm to go through their selection - they used to have a good side room full of bats and didn't mind you looking for as long as you liked to find the right bat.  Good value for most of the range. Not a massive fan of the Inspire 152's stickers.

On a side note, took a lot of sledging for the stickers on the Marlin.
 

[duelist83]

Sounds great, please do mention a few to look at. I have been looking at B3 and must say I am impressed by them.

[duelist83]

Must agree with you about the stickers. Not great. Only the platinum and venom stickers worth considering.

[Turn Of Pace]

They make very good bats mate. If you're Essex based and can get down there to try a few out it'll be worth it. Also give consideration to the sponsors on here - Aldred and H4L would be my personal choice.

[duelist83]

Based in Kent, think H4L is in Kent, will have a look at them.

[Kez]

Tony makes some great bats. Go for years and some get better with age! One is now 5 years old and had 2 refurbs and is possibly the best bat i own now the toes fixed.

[duelist83]

I know what it's like to have had a bat for so long, my current D&P made in Cape Town is still going strong after 7 years and is still the best bat I have ever used. Almost afraid I wont find anything to match up to it.