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Colesy

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Opinions please
« on: May 07, 2011, 10:47:01 PM »
Right, due to the terminal nature of my one and only bat my parents have agreed to get me a bat for my birthday (in August), however because of my bat breaking I am trying to get this purchase brought forward lol.

I have two thoughts as to how to spend my budget...

Two good bats such as identical GM Icon 808

OR

One really good bat such as an M&H custom.


I go through bats quite quickly (apparently) so this puts me off the M&H option hover I know that mainstream bats aren't the best value for money (thanks to this forum.)

Over to you...
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Re: Opinions please
« Reply #1 on: May 07, 2011, 10:56:39 PM »
I was just looking on Uzi and they are offering 2 'Superior' bats for £239.99. Don't know much about them, but I'm sure you can find out by Asad. Might be worth looking at.
http://uzisports.com/product_info.php?cPath=1_187&products_id=727

However out of those options I would go for the M&H, if you can afford a very nice bat it would be a shame to turn it down I guess.
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« Reply #2 on: May 07, 2011, 10:59:39 PM »
I'd contact one of the many great pod shavers on this forum and ask how they could help you, if they can. I think you'll get a great result that way...
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« Reply #3 on: May 07, 2011, 11:14:21 PM »
I agree. I would go for a top quality custom bat if I had the choice and there are many to choose from.
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« Reply #4 on: May 07, 2011, 11:20:48 PM »
Just get a decent bat, like the M&H. I'm a huge M&H fan and my current bat is the best bat I've ever used, made a huge difference to my game. Used it 6 times and hit 250 odd runs with it, confidence in your bat= confidence in your batting IMO
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« Reply #5 on: May 07, 2011, 11:26:52 PM »
What's their policy on breakages? Just in case!
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« Reply #6 on: May 07, 2011, 11:28:20 PM »
They usually fix or replace anything up to a year after purchase (1 Year Warranty).... If not, they usually do a decent repair job for fairly cheap.....
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« Reply #7 on: May 07, 2011, 11:47:51 PM »
So if you were looking at two GM 808 bats I am going to guess your price range is around 300.

If I was you Id look to buy a real good bat around the 200 mark, I mean you can get Bluerooms for 200, then spend the other 100 on a good forum buy.. I mean there have been a few decent redbacks on here for 100 recently.

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« Reply #8 on: May 08, 2011, 12:22:45 AM »
Colesy are you saying you are in the top 4 posters on this forum and you have never bought a custom bat from any of custom batmakers on here???...lol
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Re: Opinions please
« Reply #9 on: May 08, 2011, 07:39:46 AM »
Why not have a pair of quality bats?, see me for details.
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« Reply #10 on: May 08, 2011, 09:12:17 AM »
Quote from: Number4 on May 08, 2011, 12:22:45 AM
Colesy are you saying you are in the top 4 posters on this forum and you have never bought a custom bat from any of custom batmakers on here???...lol

Haha it is true. The only forum member/brand I have bought a bat from is Mike. I have recommended team mates to brands on here so I've had a go with a vantage and redback.

Thanks Mike, I'll be in touch one way or another soon.
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Re: Opinions please
« Reply #11 on: May 08, 2011, 09:41:02 AM »
Be gentle boys..He is a custom virgin
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« Reply #12 on: May 08, 2011, 09:56:33 AM »
Haha brilliant. Having only played for 5 years and not having a job does have it's affects on 'the nice things' such as custom mades lol.

Ayrtek helmet - check
New bat/s - on it
Morrant pads - next
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« Reply #13 on: May 08, 2011, 10:15:07 AM »
All good things come to those who wait
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Re: Opinions please
« Reply #14 on: May 08, 2011, 12:49:26 PM »
I would get a custom made bat in front of your eyes is my theory Joe

Nothing in my opinion beats it
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