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[Seabo95]

I'm not sure which one to chose can you say what you would have and why
Thanks
Looking to spend 150-190

[peplow]

redback - because i love mine and havent tried a h4l!

[johan95]

Both batmakers are class mate.
I'd say choose the brand with the stickers you like best. Then ask for a bat to be made up for you from there.
Wherever you go you will get a pearler.
Had bats from both brands and they were nice, but I've since sold them on, bought too many bats - went a bit crazy in my first 6 months on here LOL 

[iand123]

Never seen a red back in the flesh but one of our 1s is sponsored by h4l and his bats are absolutely top draw. Plus the ones on here look corkers. Matt usually does forum offers might be able to save yourself a few quid

[pikey]

Just finishing knocking in my Redback Paradox at the moment and from the one net iv had with it, can safeley say you wont be dissappointed if you pick one of these up. As for the Hell4leather bats, iv seen 2 or 3 of these weilded by opposition players and they played equally as well and seem quite popular. Both podshavers a very skilled and id be supprised if you wasnt happy with a bat from either company.
Also you havent really said anything about yourself, your batting style, what position you normally bat in your team and what the wickets are like at youre home ground. All these points should be taken into account when picking your bat. i.e no good getting a bat with a high sweet spot if youre home wicket, where youre playing 50% of games always has a low bounce.

[johan95]

Just finishing knocking in my Redback Paradox at the moment and from the one net iv had with it, can safeley say you wont be dissappointed if you pick one of these up. As for the Hell4leather bats, iv seen 2 or 3 of these weilded by opposition players and they played equally as well and seem quite popular. Both podshavers a very skilled and id be supprised if you wasnt happy with a bat from either company.
Also you havent really said anything about yourself, your batting style, what position you normally bat in your team and what the wickets are like at youre home ground. All these points should be taken into account when picking your bat. i.e no good getting a bat with a high sweet spot if youre home wicket, where youre playing 50% of games always has a low bounce.

Well said, that's good advice
Why don't you share with us those things mentioned above and then perhaps we may be able to offer more of a detailed insight...?

[Seabo95]

I am 15
Captain of the under 15's
Bat 3
Bat about 6 for 3rd team
At elworth (where I play) the wickets are even
I love to drive the ball
Always try and hit through the ball
Don't like the pull shot
Anything you need?

[Seabo95]

I am an attacking player as well
I take on bowlers

[peplow]

that explains it....

[tim2000s]

Either would suit you. Both brands are great and I've seen both in action.

[Johnny]

not even if the bat is good
i will be buying a hell4leather bat next season
so still not selling sticker separately  ?

So you're changed your mind now and might not be getting a H4L?

[langer17]

I'd go with H4L, I got one recently and it is a beauty, will be ordering another soon. Also, with the Redback you can only have it custom made in the LE model (I know because I asked), whereas with H4L you can have all 3 of the models made to your spec's.

Just finishing knocking in my Redback Paradox at the moment and from the one net iv had with it, can safeley say you wont be dissappointed if you pick one of these up. As for the Hell4leather bats, iv seen 2 or 3 of these weilded by opposition players and they played equally as well and seem quite popular. Both podshavers a very skilled and id be supprised if you wasnt happy with a bat from either company.
Also you havent really said anything about yourself, your batting style, what position you normally bat in your team and what the wickets are like at youre home ground. All these points should be taken into account when picking your bat. i.e no good getting a bat with a high sweet spot if youre home wicket, where youre playing 50% of games always has a low bounce.

That bottom part was part of the GM bat selection video on youtube, lol.

[Redback Cricket]

I'd go with H4L, I got one recently and it is a beauty, will be ordering another soon. Also, with the Redback you can only have it custom made in the LE model (I know because I asked), whereas with H4L you can have all 3 of the models made to your spec's.

That bottom part was part of the GM bat selection video on youtube, lol.

You can have a custom made in any model, but if the spec make the bat a LE, then its only avaliable in LE.

For example you cant order a 'Premium' custom made with 15 perfectly strait grains, no blemishes, from the lightest of the light wood with 50mm edges at a deadweight of 2-7 with 2 grips and scuff.

[bigboy]

That sounds like my fantasy bat redback, don't suppose you have a cleft like that lying about?

[Seabo95]

i am undecided about redback or hell4leather just pondering both.