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Advice for an Aussie, red ink or kelsall cricket bat?
« on: December 24, 2015, 03:39:36 AM »
Hi guys, first time poster long time reader.

I'm from australia and our dollar is horrible atm so im after a custom made bat for £200 or less (price isnt including delivery) ive narrowed it down to red ink or kelsall cricket bats. Havent seen any in real life so any advice would be greatly appreciated) cheers.
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Re: Advice for an Aussie, red ink or kelsall cricket bat?
« Reply #1 on: December 24, 2015, 08:09:31 AM »
Don't know about kelsall, but red ink has been taken in high regards on here..

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Re: Advice for an Aussie, red ink or kelsall cricket bat?
« Reply #2 on: December 24, 2015, 08:11:17 AM »
Droo me a pm if you want to discuss anything. Can easily fit within budget and make a bat to your specs.
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Re: Advice for an Aussie, red ink or kelsall cricket bat?
« Reply #3 on: December 24, 2015, 08:18:19 AM »
I'm sure you won't be disappointed buying a bat from either.

I'm local to @Ryan Kelsall and have sourced a fair few bats from him, including for club mates. Really takes a lot of pride in every bat he produces and is very flexible in making something to the customers bespoke requirements.
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Re: Advice for an Aussie, red ink or kelsall cricket bat?
« Reply #4 on: December 24, 2015, 09:00:56 AM »
I've had bats from both, and both are a pleasure to deal with, offer excellent wood and customer service. You won't go wrong with either, so why not go crazy and order a bat from both!!!!!!
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Re: Advice for an Aussie, red ink or kelsall cricket bat?
« Reply #5 on: December 24, 2015, 10:15:59 AM »
Thanks for the replys guys really appreciate them! If I could afford both I would haha.
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Re: Advice for an Aussie, red ink or kelsall cricket bat?
« Reply #6 on: December 24, 2015, 11:39:49 AM »
Haven't had any experience with Kelsall so cant help you there but have seen Red Ink bats amd they are absolute value for money. Based on forjm reviews Kelsall seems excellent as well. You won't go wrong with either. Keep us posted on your decision and the bat you buy eventually. Good Luck

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Re: Advice for an Aussie, red ink or kelsall cricket bat?
« Reply #7 on: December 24, 2015, 11:51:26 AM »
Get both and have them posted over to you together to save money :D
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Re: Advice for an Aussie, red ink or kelsall cricket bat?
« Reply #8 on: December 24, 2015, 11:54:02 AM »
Both top blokes haven't  dealt with Red Ink personally  but only seen good reviews. Ryan makes a good bat too so the advice from forum members is only going to confuse  you more as you are not going to  hear a bad word about either. Ask them to send you available  clefts in your budget and pick from the clefts rather than bat  maker.

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Re: Advice for an Aussie, red ink or kelsall cricket bat?
« Reply #9 on: December 24, 2015, 12:22:14 PM »
I had the pleasure of John from Red Ink making me a custom bat and sending it to Aus a few weeks ago, his service and product is second to none,
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Re: Advice for an Aussie, red ink or kelsall cricket bat?
« Reply #10 on: December 24, 2015, 12:33:27 PM »
I have have had both but the bat I got from Ryan was a stunning bat as really was special I not saying my red ink was not good because it was but their was something about the bat I got from Ryan that made it stand out for me but would be happy with a bat from both hope you find the bat your looking for
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Re: Advice for an Aussie, red ink or kelsall cricket bat?
« Reply #11 on: December 24, 2015, 04:40:20 PM »
You won't go wrong with Red Ink and as you are now a formite you may get a discount.
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Re: Advice for an Aussie, red ink or kelsall cricket bat?
« Reply #12 on: December 24, 2015, 05:04:32 PM »
Have only dealt with John at Red Ink. Would highly recommend


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