Topic: Woodstock, warsop or saf? (Read 9075 times)

coverpoint_pro · « **on:** March 03, 2011, 10:18:04 PM »

Hi, im new to the forum, i've been reading for a while and thought that its about time i got an account!

I just wanted people's opinions really on which make to go for

All three makes i have heard good things im just struggling as to which one to go with, bearing in mind i will be buying a full kit, with the top of the range bat!

Just struggling to choose, so anybody's advice would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks

P.s- take it easy on me haha

Opener · « **Reply #1 on:** March 03, 2011, 10:22:29 PM »

Welcome to the forum mate. I have used Warsop and am knocking in my Woodstock but have never used a SAF. All pretty neat bats from what I hear. I think it will be down to the profile you are looking for and the price you want to pay for the bat.

I am not sure whether Warsop post bats overseas.

justnotcricket86 · « **Reply #2 on:** March 03, 2011, 10:24:45 PM »

Welcome aboard mate, firstly, what budget do you have for the bat?

coverpoint_pro · « **Reply #3 on:** March 03, 2011, 10:27:24 PM »

Ahh, don't worry im from the uk! I was just in aus playing some cricket!!

Well with woodstock, i have been offered a sponsorship, i thought i would apply, to see if i could get anything, and i can get the bespoke bat for �130 which isn't bad, i just haven't seen any reviews of them on the forum, so i don't know whether people don't like them, or whether there just to lazy to put review up haha!

Justnotcricket86

I have a budget of about �300 but thats gotta cover a bat and pads!

Watsontotty · « **Reply #4 on:** March 03, 2011, 10:27:37 PM »

Ive tried a few Warsop and unlike most people i don't rate them at all so i certainly couldn't recommend one to you, as for the other 2 brands you mention i haven't tried them so unfortunately cant comment.

peplow · « **Reply #5 on:** March 03, 2011, 10:28:27 PM »

Thats a real toughy mate,

for the all round package i'd go saf, but all 3 have pros and cons, with better bats probably being warsop and saf, best softs being woodstock and saf, obviously thats my opinion and its not based on any real testing!

coverpoint_pro · « **Reply #6 on:** March 03, 2011, 10:29:05 PM »

Quote from: Watsontotty on March 03, 2011, 10:27:37 PM

Ive tried a few Warsop and unlike most people i don't rate them at all so i certainly couldn't recommend one to you, as for the other 2 brands you mention i haven't tried them so unfortunately cant comment.

Cheers, i must admit i have had a few people say they aren't as good as people say, but then again, people rave about them, i suppose its just personal preference!

mattw · « **Reply #7 on:** March 03, 2011, 10:29:16 PM »

Out of those 3 I would go for SAF. Woodstock softs look good and their bats look okay, but there hasn't been many if any reviews of them on here so you don't know how good they'll be for the price.
Warsop bats are always good, but they do take a fair while to play in. I've found out first hand that their customer service isn't great.

Even though I haven't played with a SAF bat there are plenty of people on here who will vouch for them and the bats I've seen on this forum have been lovely.

pacman75cricket · « **Reply #8 on:** March 03, 2011, 10:30:44 PM »

SAF service top notch, classic workmanship.
BTW where are you

jimba101 · « **Reply #9 on:** March 03, 2011, 10:32:28 PM »

Personally i would go SAF out of those 3. Really like the look of them, defo on the next to try list for me.

Simmy · « **Reply #10 on:** March 03, 2011, 10:32:46 PM »

H4L ! lol

Watsontotty · « **Reply #11 on:** March 03, 2011, 10:33:12 PM »

I have to disagree i have had 4 warsop bats and dint rate any of them and soon moved them on.

Quote from: mattw on March 03, 2011, 10:29:16 PM

Out of those 3 I would go for SAF. Woodstock softs look good and their bats look okay, but there hasn't been many if any reviews of them on here so you don't know how good they'll be for the price.
Warsop bats are always good, but they do take a fair while to play in. I've found out first hand that their customer service isn't great.
Even though I haven't played with a SAF bat there are plenty of people on here who will vouch for them and the bats I've seen on this forum have been lovely.

I have to disagree with all warsop bats being good as ive owned 4 and dint rate any of them at all.

coverpoint_pro · « **Reply #12 on:** March 03, 2011, 10:36:51 PM »

Quote from: pacman75cricket on March 03, 2011, 10:30:44 PM

SAF service top notch, classic workmanship.
BTW where are you

Lancashire mate!
Just outside of a town called burnley!

Cheers for the advice guys!

Opener · « **Reply #13 on:** March 03, 2011, 10:39:37 PM »

I have to agree with Watsontotty about the Warsop. It feels very balanced but its not the most responsive bat. I can post the pictures of the Woodstock bat but to be honest I can't review them without playing a couple of games. I have no experience with the SAF bat. I would recommend Woodstock between Warsop and Woodstock.

coverpoint_pro · « **Reply #14 on:** March 03, 2011, 10:42:10 PM »

Quote from: Opener on March 03, 2011, 10:39:37 PM

I have to agree with Watsontotty about the Warsop. It feels very balanced but its not the most responsive bat. I can post the pictures of the Woodstock bat but to be honest I can't review them without playing a couple of games. I have no experience with the SAF bat. I would recommend Woodstock between Warsop and Woodstock.

Would you mind mate please?
Cause i've been offered a really good deal, but the only pictures ive seen of them are on the website!
I would appreciate it a lot!

By the way, im a cricket bat junky, just thought people should know ha!

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coverpoint_pro

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