Topic: Actual Photos of our new Bradbury Players bats (Read 9442 times)

Nickauger · « **Reply #15 on:** March 18, 2012, 09:27:49 PM »

Quote from: Johnny on March 18, 2012, 08:43:10 PM

As I understand it, Bradbury is an Aussie company that has a UK distributor. The distributor has changed relatively recently, so after a quiet couple of years it looks as though Bradbury may be having a bit of a resurgence.

Not sure why they don't float my boat. Used one once and got on really well with it, but these days I guess I tend to go with custom made bats that allow me to have some dialogue with the maker

I think mate that Paul(?) Bradbury started to make bats in Australia, then moved to Somerset, and I think he was even a Chard player, or part of the club at least, at a similair time to when Julian Millichamp and Jonathan Hall also played for us. Him and Sally then spent 5/6 years moving between Australia and England, before staying back in Aus (I think)

Bulldog Cricket · « **Reply #16 on:** March 18, 2012, 09:36:32 PM »

Yes nick, paul played for chard and then Taunton before moving back to oz.

Nickauger · « **Reply #17 on:** March 18, 2012, 09:39:12 PM »

I thought as much

, there's a few beautiful memento bats kicking around at the club. After doing some research, M and H might have played a bit before that to be honest.

Bulldog Cricket · « **Reply #18 on:** March 18, 2012, 09:54:13 PM »

I think Paul played there at the same time as John hall. Julian never really played that much. Phil played with all of them so he will no for sure.

Canners · « **Reply #19 on:** March 18, 2012, 09:58:38 PM »

Are they made in England?

Burdy · « **Reply #20 on:** March 18, 2012, 09:59:31 PM »

I had a Bradbury about 10 or so years ago. Bought it from Romida for �90. It went very very well, but did find the blade narrow for some reason. I played an away game and someone decided to help themself to the bat while we were fielding.
I bought this on recommendation from our overseas player at the time called Langley Angel, who held (im not sure if still) the highest partnership for Perth with one of the Hollyoak brothers. He swore by the bats.
Just like most brands, i feel the price of bradbury willow is now very high.

Nickauger · « **Reply #21 on:** March 18, 2012, 10:03:28 PM »

Lol everybody's name dropping in this thread

Canners · « **Reply #22 on:** March 18, 2012, 10:36:06 PM »

Quote from: Burdy on March 18, 2012, 09:59:31 PM

I had a Bradbury about 10 or so years ago. Bought it from Romida for �90. It went very very well, but did find the blade narrow for some reason. I played an away game and someone decided to help themself to the bat while we were fielding.
I bought this on recommendation from our overseas player at the time called Langley Angel, who held (im not sure if still) the highest partnership for Perth with one of the Hollyoak brothers. He swore by the bats.
Just like most brands, i feel the price of bradbury willow is now very high.

Burdy you could bat with a shovel and find it narrow

FattusCattus · « **Reply #23 on:** March 18, 2012, 10:41:29 PM »

Quote from: Nickauger on March 18, 2012, 10:03:28 PM

Lol everybody's name dropping in this thread

Too right! Back when I was playing with CrashBang Buzzby and Tonker O'Cannovan - we'd never have dreamed of name-dropping!

ItsJustCricket · « **Reply #24 on:** March 19, 2012, 09:11:58 AM »

Quote from: Canners on March 18, 2012, 09:58:38 PM

Are they made in England?

Partly, yes, they have a workshop in a farm in Somerset, hence the connections with M&H. But a lot of manufacturing still done in Aus. From my discussions with M&H, they seem to respect Bradbury more than the other hand mades, but no name dropping here!

And to answer the earlier point, yes, their new UK distributor is Jon Hardy (Masuri).

I've seen an awful lot of bats in the past few months, but as a bat making brand Bradbury is right up there for me terms of consistent beauty throughout the entire range. Even the 400s and the 100s have impeccable grainage. So distinctive too, but not mainstream. I felt they might be more popular on this forum. Interesting market research at least, thanks guys!

Kulli · « **Reply #25 on:** March 19, 2012, 09:25:29 AM »

The finishing on Bradbury's is one thing that has always put me off. I do love their stickers though and have had them on most of my bats.

Dan W · « **Reply #26 on:** March 19, 2012, 10:07:07 AM »

The only thing that killed Bradbury in this country is/was the ease at which their stickers could be sourced on ebay.

I'd say there's probably 5 fakes for every real bat out there.

Which is a shame as I think they look like great bats.

Red Ink Cricket · « **Reply #27 on:** March 19, 2012, 10:12:13 AM »

i know paul and his nephews as i played with both in Perth. Good lads and good bats. Id rate them pretty highly although i would want one made by paul and not english made- does anyone know who does the english side?

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