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New to Custom Bats.
« on: August 01, 2011, 10:42:38 AM »
Hello to everyone.

I am in the priviledged position that my club buys a bat for a players maiden century. After getting my first ton for the club last week i have started to look at bats and found this forum. I have always had off the shelf bats but since i am getting a bat bought for me (or at least a fair chunk of it) then i thought I would treat myself. However the selection is quite bewildering.

My current bat is a Newbery Thruxton Players 2lb11. I really like the profile/pickup and I'm tempted just to buy another one.

The bats i am looking at are the following;

H4L Hattori
Redback Paradox
SAF Erus
Bulldog Spirit/Growler

I would say I have 2 shots. The drive and the cut.

Opinions would be most welcome.

Regards,

Dave T
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Re: New to Custom Bats.
« Reply #1 on: August 01, 2011, 10:48:10 AM »
I would recommend the Redback or H4L. Could not recommend SAF after the recent events with Coleseys bat.
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Re: New to Custom Bats.
« Reply #2 on: August 01, 2011, 10:48:50 AM »
Welcome to the forum and well done on your maiden century. I threw away a chance for my first one yesterday!

You could get H4L or redback to make you a custom bat to the exact same shape as your newbery.
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Re: New to Custom Bats.
« Reply #3 on: August 01, 2011, 10:55:55 AM »
H4L gets my vote
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Re: New to Custom Bats.
« Reply #4 on: August 01, 2011, 02:03:50 PM »
Welcome to the forum mate.

Funnily enough i got H4L to copy the bat i got my first league ton with :D

Have used it this season and it is definately the best performing bat i have had.

Here's a link to a review i did if your interested to see it: http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=9198.0
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« Reply #5 on: August 01, 2011, 02:13:49 PM »
Welcome to the forum Dave. I can't say from personal experience, but I've used a Redback and a H4L bat and cannot rate them highly enough. Either way you're going to get a wonderful bat that will no doubt go like a train!
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Re: New to Custom Bats.
« Reply #6 on: August 01, 2011, 02:25:48 PM »
Have a talk to half the Indian batsman mate some new bats going spare there by the looks of it..

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Re: New to Custom Bats.
« Reply #7 on: August 01, 2011, 02:38:51 PM »
Quote from: Thommo073 on August 01, 2011, 10:42:38 AM
Hello to everyone.

I am in the priviledged position that my club buys a bat for a players maiden century. After getting my first ton for the club last week i have started to look at bats and found this forum. I have always had off the shelf bats but since i am getting a bat bought for me (or at least a fair chunk of it) then i thought I would treat myself. However the selection is quite bewildering.

My current bat is a Newbery Thruxton Players 2lb11. I really like the profile/pickup and I'm tempted just to buy another one.

The bats i am looking at are the following;

H4L Hattori
Redback Paradox
SAF Erus
Bulldog Spirit/Growler

I would say I have 2 shots. The drive and the cut.

Opinions would be most welcome.

Regards,

Dave T

Welcome to the forum Dave, do you have a budget in mind for your special custom ?
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Re: New to Custom Bats.
« Reply #8 on: August 01, 2011, 03:23:56 PM »
LOL Jimba101, it was your review that put me on to H4L. I must admit i had never heard of them, but as the post title says i am new to custom bats.

Recently I have had a GN Powerbow (one of the best bats i've used) A GM 909 Hero which i really couldn't get on with. (interestingly enough a mate had a go with it and hit a ton)  Then I bought the Newbery last year.

I would say my budget would be similar to the Newbery (£180) although since the club will be donating a fair chunk of it, i might stretch myself!! (Don't tell the wife)

My friend bought a Redback Surefire. Whilst the profile doesn't suit me i can appreciate the craftmanship on it and think the paradox is more my style. To be honest the decision is down to the Redback and H4L (maybe Bulldog). Which ever I choose I am sure i won't be disappointed. Hopefully my Newbery will last for a while yet although there are some cracks appearing around the shoulder/splice area.

I would like to thank everyone for the warm welcome to the forum.

Dave T
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Re: New to Custom Bats.
« Reply #9 on: August 01, 2011, 03:25:32 PM »
Christ, getting a new bat for your maiden ton, I have to join your club ;)

Anyway, welcome to the forum mate. The general consensus is H4L or Redback. I would say no to SAF as I believe you can get better quality elsewhere, even from the main brands. If you're comfortable with your Newbery, why don't you get another one?
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Re: New to Custom Bats.
« Reply #10 on: August 01, 2011, 03:32:48 PM »
Colesy,

It was a surprise to me!. I only joined them last year after moving due to work. As I walked off I noticed the treaurer crying  and someone said it was because he had to buy me a new bat! :D I have hit tons at other clubs but this surprise made it the sweetest i think.
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Re: New to Custom Bats.
« Reply #11 on: August 01, 2011, 03:35:06 PM »
just for clarity, who do you play for? could do with a new bat! well atleast try

could have a massive influx of players
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Re: New to Custom Bats.
« Reply #12 on: August 01, 2011, 03:40:01 PM »
I play for Blankney CC.

Not the greatest standard by any stretch of the imagination but a lovely place to play cricket and very much a family club with a nice ground and a bar in the pavillion.

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Re: New to Custom Bats.
« Reply #13 on: August 01, 2011, 04:41:55 PM »
Quote from: Thommo073 on August 01, 2011, 03:40:01 PM
I play for Blankney CC.

Not the greatest standard by any stretch of the imagination but a lovely place to play cricket and very much a family club with a nice ground and a bar in the pavillion.
I thought it was you Dave. Congrats on the ton, bit of an end-to-end weekend your lot had wasn't it! It's BT by the way, I net at Blankney with Cam and Brummy. It is a lovely ground as well. I'd agree with what most have said, either H4L or Redback. You've seen the Redback first hand and it goes like a train, Gary makes some wonderful bats!
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Re: New to Custom Bats.
« Reply #14 on: August 01, 2011, 04:50:12 PM »
Have a crack with H4L mate. I have the 666 Monster and the Hattori, both of which you will find pics and review in Matt's section.

I've not used the Monster in a while, I've not needed to. Both are absolute belters. Strongly suggest you just give Matt a call and ask what he can do for you.

Welcome to the forum, and well done on your ton pal
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