Topic: Want a new bat (Read 5925 times)

Neon Cricket · « **Reply #15 on:** January 23, 2018, 05:44:02 PM »

Quote from: Straight Bat Shot on January 23, 2018, 03:48:48 PM

Where are neon based?

I'm Trowbridge based so not too far, however sadly if you're looking to pick from a selection of pre-made bats then I'm not the man for you at the moment! Whilst I'm planning on a small holding/shop with a stock of purely Neon bats for 2019, I'm currently only offering bats made to order which wouldn't meet your requirement.

Worth a visit to @Six Sixes Cricket though as they'll be your closest specialist, Rob's a good chap and stocks a range of brands inc a couple of forum favorites alongside the big 3! (And also tells me he has a supply of biscuits which is never a bad thing!).

Also, @FattusCattus - I think you'll find its cider apples, not carrots...

springbok45 · « **Reply #16 on:** January 23, 2018, 05:52:16 PM »

Quote from: Neon Cricket on January 23, 2018, 05:44:02 PM

Also, @FattusCattus - I think you'll find its cider apples, not carrots...

True, a carrot is a bit exotic for Trowbar

Neon Cricket · « **Reply #17 on:** January 23, 2018, 05:54:22 PM »

Quote from: springbok45 on January 23, 2018, 05:52:16 PM

True, a carrot is a bit exotic for Trowbar

Trowvegas more like!!

Straight Bat Shot · « **Reply #18 on:** January 23, 2018, 05:55:42 PM »

Quote from: richthekeeper on January 23, 2018, 04:39:06 PM

Welshman here - who do you play for?

I've used Tai in the past and his BlankBats are great value. Love his softs as well, thumbs up from me. Used to run his business from his house in Roath, Cardiff, not sure if that's still the case.

Fatbats are based in Caldicot and a number of my former teammates in the local leagues use their bats. I can't vouch for their softs but I'm sure you can check them out if you pay them a visit.

Newport mate - I�ve had previous experience with FatBats and the ones I�ve used and seen in matches are absolute planks (no offence) and they�re softs aren�t the greatest either.

I�ll have a look around the South West area as well.

Straight Bat Shot · « **Reply #19 on:** January 23, 2018, 05:56:30 PM »

Quote from: Neon Cricket on January 23, 2018, 05:44:02 PM

I'm Trowbridge based so not too far, however sadly if you're looking to pick from a selection of pre-made bats then I'm not the man for you at the moment! Whilst I'm planning on a small holding/shop with a stock of purely Neon bats for 2019, I'm currently only offering bats made to order which wouldn't meet your requirement.

Worth a visit to @Six Sixes Cricket though as they'll be your closest specialist, Rob's a good chap and stocks a range of brands inc a couple of forum favorites alongside the big 3! (And also tells me he has a supply of biscuits which is never a bad thing!).

Also, @FattusCattus - I think you'll find its cider apples, not carrots...

Ok - not to worry. Your softs look ridiculously good for 2018 - so would of loved to used your brand.

Straight Bat Shot · « **Reply #20 on:** January 23, 2018, 05:58:02 PM »

Quote from: The Doctor on January 23, 2018, 04:57:00 PM

We are a bit further but you could have a net and look around the factory - let me know if you are interested!

Streaky

Don�t mind travelling a bit further - I know one of your ambassadors in Lee Herring & Cameron Herring from the local area and have played with a few of the players who use B3 and they�re brilliant performing.

Neon Cricket · « **Reply #21 on:** January 23, 2018, 05:58:33 PM »

Appreciate the kind comments @Straight Bat Shot! Maybe in future you can be a Neon FKW

Straight Bat Shot · « **Reply #22 on:** January 23, 2018, 07:47:43 PM »

Really like the look of Willow Twin - there wood looks top class, lovely shape & decent sized handles. Also they have just released their new softs which look unbelievable.

Pricing looks really inviting especially with the likes of H4L, Chase & M&H charging well above �100 for a set of pads which look on par with Willow Twin in terms of looks, quality & performance.

Has anyone had first hand experience with Willow Twin.. good bat, good customer service, showroom etc?

Appreciate the help.

JB · « **Reply #23 on:** January 23, 2018, 07:52:47 PM »

The @Ayrtek Cricket softs are really good. I used them all last season with no plans on changing them. I bought an extra pair of gloves for this season. The bats are lovely as well if you want the full kit

Neon Cricket · « **Reply #24 on:** January 23, 2018, 08:16:45 PM »

Quote from: Straight Bat Shot on January 23, 2018, 07:47:43 PM

Pricing looks really inviting especially with the likes of H4L, Chase & M&H charging well above �100 for a set of pads which look on par with Willow Twin in terms of looks, quality & performance.

With the greatest respect to 'Willow Twin' (haven't come across them before), but knowing the various suppliers - those softs aren't anywhere near the same quality as the H4L gears - just a heads up!

H4Ladam · « **Reply #25 on:** January 23, 2018, 08:49:58 PM »

Quote from: Neon Cricket on January 23, 2018, 08:16:45 PM

With the greatest respect to 'Willow Twin' (haven't come across them before), but knowing the various suppliers - those softs aren't anywhere near the same quality as the H4L gears - just a heads up!

Thanks Adam.

As you know, just because the softs look similar (white and minimal) the quality and detail are miles apart. I haven't seen or tried 'Willow Twin', so can't comment on them. But we have seen many suppliers over the 10+ years of doing this, and the gulfs in quality are huge.

velvetsky01 · « **Reply #26 on:** January 23, 2018, 09:29:34 PM »

Quote from: Neon Cricket on January 23, 2018, 05:58:33 PM

Appreciate the kind comments @Straight Bat Shot! Maybe in future you can be a Neon FKW

Like me and @WalkingWicket37 haha

Straight Bat Shot · « **Reply #27 on:** January 23, 2018, 09:57:23 PM »

Thanks for the replies gents - all taken on board.

Guess what I�m looking for is a brand within 2 hour drive that I can visit once a year who produce quality gear & has a work shop I can try bats in the hands - also a reasonable price. Getting to the point where I�m blaming my gear rather than myself - so need quality equipment so I can just concentrate on my cricket skills without worrying if the kit is good, bad, indifferent.

Ayrtek Cricket · « **Reply #28 on:** January 23, 2018, 09:59:09 PM »

Quote from: JB on January 23, 2018, 07:52:47 PM

The @Ayrtek Cricket softs are really good. I used them all last season with no plans on changing them. I bought an extra pair of gloves for this season. The bats are lovely as well if you want the full kit

Thanks @JB being a South Wester there�s plenty of choice in terms of willow, brands and Softs so I guess it comes down to budget, personal preference in terms of looks and what you want in terms of grade/spec bat wise.

Any sponsor on the forum will get you kitted out in kit that will be the envy of the changing room.

Kez · « **Reply #29 on:** January 23, 2018, 10:01:14 PM »

Quote from: Straight Bat Shot on January 23, 2018, 09:57:23 PM

Guess what I�m looking for is a brand within 2 hour drive that I can visit once a year who produce quality gear & has a work shop I can try bats in the hands - also a reasonable price. Getting to the point where I�m blaming my gear rather than myself - so need quality equipment so I can just concentrate on my cricket skills without worrying if the kit is good, bad, indifferent.

The holy grail of cricketing shops!

However as much as we on this forum love a new bat... only person to blame for lack of runs and that is the soft squidgy thing holding the bat! or of course the blind idiot 22 yards away called the umpire.

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