Topic: Softs. A differentatior or simply an advertising feature? (Read 4745 times)

MD2812 · « **Reply #15 on:** January 21, 2014, 10:25:22 AM »

I like what M&H have done with the verticle knee roll, and bought a paid of blank bat ones similar looking!

Small innovation but nothing too radical as the Puma Stormtroopers

smilley792 · « **Reply #16 on:** January 21, 2014, 10:27:30 AM »

Add something else

I loe sausage fingered gloves. But no matter what the brand, b3, m and h, blank bats, gm. I find they always look a little cheap, a little splayed finger wise.

Maybe someone could put real effort in to make so e awesome looking and quality sausage fingers.

Red Ink Cricket · « **Reply #17 on:** January 21, 2014, 10:40:33 AM »

Quote from: smilley792 on January 21, 2014, 10:10:38 AM

Hi john/redink.

Regarding your softs. Your bats are excellent value for money. And a great item.
I quite fancied a set for rEd ink softs to match, but the price range doesn't match the bats.
Now the l.e stuff are great stuff and worth the price don't get me wrong. I just find you placed the pyro prices to close to the l.e that it's hard to differentiate between the two. (�10difference pads, �5difference gloves)
They kind of compete withe each other. I think you'd have been better making the pyros for the more budget minded cricketer, and had them as a cheaper range so not to compete with the l.e.

Granted small branded can't have 606,808, original and original l.e as gun and more have.

But if a small brand is gunn a have two ranges, they should be aimed at 606 level and original level,
Not both aimed at original l.e standards.

the aim was to give a top of the range pad and something a little more affordable without compromising the protection. a few changes in materials enables the cost to come down a little. id say its more original and 808/909 but ill keep that in mind. feedback is always useful,. thanks

ajmw89 · « **Reply #18 on:** January 21, 2014, 11:58:02 AM »

Certainly with the stuff I'm trying to get in at the moment, I did a lot of research around my club mates and other friends, asking what they like. most of them seem to prefer the traditional styles to mor modern ones, so I've picked traditional stuff for my ranges this year. Once I get a bit more established, then I'll look to go for something a bit more out there, as that's my personal preference. However, for the time being I can't really argue with what the majority of my primary market want...

Tom · « **Reply #19 on:** January 21, 2014, 01:42:26 PM »

Here's the work MCL used to put in to develop a line-up.

These above drawings became the 2011/12 range.

Ayrtek Cricket · « **Reply #20 on:** January 21, 2014, 02:00:54 PM »

good illustration and shows the process involved and when the old saying "back to the drawing board" is mentioned its just that!

every design we have done has started with me scribbling in good old HB pencil before graduating to PC to add colours and edit them from there.

Cedrictoad · « **Reply #21 on:** January 21, 2014, 02:32:05 PM »

That is an amazing insight guys. I never really thought about how new kit is designed!

You guys should think about putting together some guest lectures or seminars. I for one would definitely attend!

Ayrtek Cricket · « **Reply #22 on:** January 21, 2014, 02:50:52 PM »

Iv been asked to go upto guest lecture at L'boro to the Sports Equipment design students shortly as it happens, poor lads!

Prob wont help them with the hangver from the night before being bored to sleep hearing about the cricket industry haha.

Cedrictoad · « **Reply #23 on:** January 21, 2014, 03:01:06 PM »

Unless they are cricket fans! I am sure you will be a star regardless.

I always found guest lecturers far more interesting than your run of mill academic type lecturer... guest lecturers have cool stories and can draw on their personal experiences instead of the theoretical dross that is normally served up!

Tom · « **Reply #24 on:** January 21, 2014, 10:12:22 PM »

Eventually i'll come down to one of the CBF meets and share a few insights on what goes on, I've shared a bit on here before in a questions thread but some stuff I'd be wary of printing.

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