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Chalkie

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So many choices - what should I go for?
« on: April 03, 2015, 07:14:06 PM »
I hadn't planned to buy a new bat but spent too much time on this forum and succumbed to bat envy  :)

Just received my annual bonus and before the wife starts spending it I just have to get a new bat. Nothing too extravagant, so with £120 - 140 to spend I would love to get recommendations for an aggressive Middle order batsman who tends to try and knock the cover off almost everything, but mostly off the front foot between mid off and mid wicket. Weight preference is 2 8 or 2 9 but may go to 2 10 if had a light pick up.

There are the obvious attractions of getting an SS or SF from the sub continent (and had some great offers), but also really like the idea of a handmade bat from one of our local craftsmen (but not sure I have the budget for anything other than entry level from the latter?).

Would love to hear your suggestions particularly from forum Sponsors.

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Re: So many choices - what should I go for?
« Reply #1 on: April 03, 2015, 07:18:18 PM »
Get an SS Master, the stickers are pornographic!  ;) :D
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Re: So many choices - what should I go for?
« Reply #2 on: April 03, 2015, 07:19:44 PM »
Yeah, been looking at those, they look good, is it you that snapped up the nice looking 5000 from OLS?
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Re: So many choices - what should I go for?
« Reply #3 on: April 03, 2015, 07:24:15 PM »
Quote from: Chalkie on April 03, 2015, 07:19:44 PM
Yeah, been looking at those, they look good, is it you that snapped up the nice looking 5000 from OLS?

Guilty as charged!  :D
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Re: So many choices - what should I go for?
« Reply #4 on: April 03, 2015, 07:28:50 PM »
Quote from: Chalkie on April 03, 2015, 07:14:06 PM
I hadn't planned to buy a new bat but spent too much time on this forum and succumbed to bat envy  :)

Just received my annual bonus and before the wife starts spending it I just have to get a new bat. Nothing too extravagant, so with £120 - 140 to spend I would love to get recommendations for an aggressive Middle order batsman who tends to try and knock the cover off almost everything, but mostly off the front foot between mid off and mid wicket. Weight preference is 2 8 or 2 9 but may go to 2 10 if had a light pick up.

There are the obvious attractions of getting an SS or SF from the sub continent (and had some great offers), but also really like the idea of a handmade bat from one of our local craftsmen (but not sure I have the budget for anything other than entry level from the latter?).

Would love to hear your suggestions particularly from forum Sponsors.

Thanks,

I wud suggest to go with Aldred or Red Ink Butterfly.....They are as beautiful as you can get in that budget...
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Re: So many choices - what should I go for?
« Reply #5 on: April 03, 2015, 07:32:05 PM »
I sure you could find a very nice slightly used second hand bat from some people on the forum.   
I think @vitascricket can get a custom butterfly bat from hunts County for about £105 price might have changed slightly
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Re: So many choices - what should I go for?
« Reply #6 on: April 03, 2015, 07:57:00 PM »
I have an SF one dayer that is a great looking bat with not too much concaving. Under budget too win win! pm me if you want!
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Re: So many choices - what should I go for?
« Reply #7 on: April 03, 2015, 07:59:24 PM »
Quote from: TBONTB on April 03, 2015, 07:57:00 PM
I have an SF one dayer that is a great looking bat with not too much concaving. Under budget too win win! pm me if you want!

Ooooh, SF - that means I have to ask....
Is there a nail in the handle?  :D
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Re: So many choices - what should I go for?
« Reply #8 on: April 03, 2015, 08:07:47 PM »
This nail in the handle joke starting to grind my gears a little haha :D
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Re: So many choices - what should I go for?
« Reply #9 on: April 03, 2015, 08:09:09 PM »
I did check and congratulations you're having a boy the handle is nail free!
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Re: So many choices - what should I go for?
« Reply #10 on: April 03, 2015, 08:10:53 PM »
Next he'll be asking if you got your metal detector out just to make sure :P
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Re: So many choices - what should I go for?
« Reply #11 on: April 03, 2015, 08:14:57 PM »
I received two amazing SF bats from my contact in India. 44 mm edges with 24 plus grains for 2-9.5. First time getting SF bats i am impressed.

i got the Giant and powerbow

some pics here









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Re: So many choices - what should I go for?
« Reply #12 on: April 03, 2015, 08:59:20 PM »
Quote from: liscon12 on April 03, 2015, 08:10:53 PM
Next he'll be asking if you got your metal detector out just to make sure :P
A magnet should do the trick!  ;)

Go on @i12breakfree get the metal detector out!  :D
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Re: So many choices - what should I go for?
« Reply #13 on: April 03, 2015, 10:35:28 PM »
Quote from: TBONTB on April 03, 2015, 07:57:00 PM
I have an SF one dayer that is a great looking bat with not too much concaving. Under budget too win win! pm me if you want!

Thanks, but for SF I had been thinking about a Sapphire or Platinum - Waiting to see if OLS has any nice ones in stock (minus nails before anyone else quips  ;) ) when their website reopens for business.
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Re: So many choices - what should I go for?
« Reply #14 on: April 03, 2015, 10:38:22 PM »
Quote from: Shortpitch on April 03, 2015, 07:28:50 PM
I wud suggest to go with Aldred or Red Ink Butterfly.....They are as beautiful as you can get in that budget...

I agree, a bat from any of the makers in this forum would be great, would love to hear from them what they may have that would fit my budget.....  :)
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