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[yvk3103]

Hi!

While browsing websites of some Aus based cricket retailers I have come across several bats in "Small Mens" size. What is this size? IS it like a GM Academy size?

The bats are listed as  - SH, SM, Harrow.

I inquired about this  and got the following reply from Meulemans was "the difference between SM and SH is a shorter handle in SM". But this does not make sense. A SH Custom XXX is A$700 whereas a Custom SM is A$300. Surely, the handle would not cost that much!!

Would appreciate if any of our Aussie forum members can shed some light on this.

[peplow]

could is be super short handle? i know that doesnt explain price!

[nathanmcnally]

This size is between Harrow and SH.
There is maybe an inch difference between the two.
Maybe get a SM then get it rehandled with a longer one?

[Cossie]

Hi mate,

I had a Grays Millenium small mens a few years back, purely for the price difference.

Its exactly how you've described it, the blade width and length was the same as a SH bat I had at the time. The handle was on the thinner side though and needed an extra grip.

Hope this helps

[yvk3103]

Thanks guys.

This suddenly makes Aussie bats cheaper for me as I am 174cms, so a SM should be the one for me.

But again, the pricing beats any logic - A$300 price difference for a bat with the same blade length and width as a SH but a 10-12mm shorter handle.

IF the above is true, then I am not complaining. Pay extra $20-30 for a new spare set of stickers and get the bat rehandled in the UK. So for A$400-$450 (depending on the customs charge) you have a $750 bat!!!

[langer17]

The width of the blade is different:

SM - 10.5cm
SH - 11cm

The Length of the blade is also different:

SM - 84cm
SH - 86cm

So they are a bit different, but they are also much, much cheaper. Those sizes are from the GCCC catalogue and it says that the SM is for heights 1.68m -1.75m, so that is right in your height range.

[uknsaunders]

GM Academy size is slightly smaller in length and width to a SH. I believe there is a thread in the GM forum on the subject.

[langer17]

[Number4]

The width of the blade is different:

SM - 10.5cm
SH - 11cm

The Length of the blade is also different:

SM - 84cm
SH - 85cm

So they are a bit different, but they are also much, much cheaper. Those sizes are from the GCCC catalogue and it says that the SM is for heights 1.68m -1.75m, so that is right in your height range.

Considering the width can be no more than 10.8cm I don't think this is totally correct Langer17

[langer17]

Considering the width can be no more than 10.8cm I don't think this is totally correct Langer17

I know, the catalogue has just rounded up so they could save some ink.

[Number4]

iii <--- So the blade is about this much narrower

[yvk3103]

My 2012 kit is sure to have a few Aussie bats now......

Any suggestions from my Aussie friends who may have seen some of the bats in person.

I am definitely keen on:
e41 Custom
XXX VI Custom
Bradbury X Players Custom

[langer17]

iii <--- So the blade is about this much narrower

Pretty much, but I'd imagine it's more the length difference of 2cm but that's nothing if you're a little bit shorter. Wish I wasn't 6ft1, then my bats would be sooo much cheaper!

[langer17]

I replied to your PM Yash and the I've seen both the e41 players/1000 le and the XXX VI custom and both were very nice. I would say the XXX VI was the nicer bat though IMO.

I haven't seen the Bradbury X players as they are only sold by Meulemans as Bradbury cricket is in WA, but I'd imagine they would be very nice.

[Number4]

The Kinsgrove sizing chart states them as 1/2" shorter (1.25cm) which isnt much at all