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[Talisman]

They have always been the best of the Indian brands, but now they are adding the price tag to it.

What do they do that others don't?, its down to willow, pressing and finishing for quality, can they do more than others?

[niceonechoppy]

They have always been the best of the Indian brands, but now they are adding the price tag to it.

What do they do that others don't?, its down to willow, pressing and finishing for quality, can they do more than others?

Well whatever they are doing it is working as they are now attracting big stars of subcontinental cricket. In terms of styling with their softs/styling they are right up there with the bigger brands. Particularly now when many more pros are joining SS perhaps the prices of products are increasing, but at the end of the day i wouldnt mind spending a couple of pounds more to buy a quality product over a less inferior one that too, i know is made in India.

[petehosk]

I actually have a gold edition and it feels as good as my better quality bats.
I cant comment on long term quality - in other words, how long the bat will perform well for, or how long before the handle cracks. As I'm sure there seems to be a slight question mark over how well made they have been in the past. But the proof of the pudding... and all that!
But first impressions are extremely promising!

But although the labels on the gold edition look a little improved, I still think they will need to get some nice labels designed before they attract some of the larger numbers who go for looks as well as performance!

[Tom]

SS make fantastic bats, they're incredibly highly rated amongst players I've spoken to as well.

[Watsontotty]

SS make some top quality bats and I've not been disappointed with the few I've had, as good as any of the so called leading brands like GN Kook etc however i will also say i only ever bought the top end quality bats pads and gloves but they do do a lot of low end kit which ain't great. I agree with Mikes comments about the price being pushed up a bit in recent times which is a shame for the consumer but you can always look at Bas which are also superb.

[Str8bat]

I've used SS bats for years and its heartening to see that they are getting more recognition now.

Petehosk - Personally I've never had issues with long term playability. Handles could be improved even further although on the export stuff they are already much better. If they work on the final finish and the labels, they can go a long way in competing with the top brands.

[Uzi Sports]

Their Export quality bats are always top quality, i am talking about all 3 big makers in India, namely BAS, SS and SG. I think some greedy sellers on ebay have destroyed their(SS,BAS and SG) names by buying local market bats and sold them cheaply here. At the end of the day it also depends on retailer How much interest a retailer takes in his goods.
My interest is to sell the best bats I can,  and for that I pay the price manufacturer asks. If i wanted I could get local market products and sell them cheaply.

Now you know where to come for Quality and best price.

Products of the BAS,SS and SG are quality and their products are used by many well known Test Players. Don't ask me to name them.

Regards

Asad

[Watsontotty]

I'm sure you don't need to Name them Asad as on some its stamped on the side despite the Reebok stickers lol.

[Uzi Sports]

Thanks Richard,
Leo i can confirm that there is nothing wrong with his eyesight.