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petehosk

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"I'll have one of those please sir!"
« on: September 07, 2011, 12:14:32 PM »
With the 2011 season ending, (unless you're just starting your season down-under) I get the sense that most people are already thinking and planning what to use for next season.
As you know, I am a BAT person (no (No Swearing Please) sherlock!) and wondered about a few issues:

1. What match bat they plan to use for 2012
2. What bat would you get if money was absolutely no object?
3. Are there any other brands/models you're tempted by?

I'll start the ball rolling!

1. Undecided as yet (sorry for the cop out but will decide after more netting!)
2. A L&W Signiture. Or possibly a custom made from Laver or Millichamp
3. New GN bats seem to be quite meaty these days so maybe an Oblivion or E41. But I guess I am waiting with interest to see what some of the Custom boys and other brands will release for 2012!  8)
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Re: "I'll have one of those please sir!"
« Reply #1 on: September 07, 2011, 12:19:02 PM »
1. H4L 666 Monster or Hattori
2. Laver & Wood Reserve Ultra
3. Black Cat Joker & Lekka RDX

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Re: "I'll have one of those please sir!"
« Reply #2 on: September 07, 2011, 12:20:29 PM »
Quote from: petehosk on September 07, 2011, 12:14:32 PM
1. What match bat they plan to use for 2012
2. What bat would you get if money was absolutely no object?
3. Are there any other brands/models you're tempted by?

1. TLB Cricket ;) (Well I have to don't I!)
2. A bit like Mr Hosk I would go for a L&W, something a little special.
3. Solitaire Cricket. I know this doesn't seem very exciting, and yes I've read all the reports on weight issues, but a custom made bat for £120 seems a steal! Some of the photos of the bats he has made as well look excellent.
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Re: "I'll have one of those please sir!"
« Reply #3 on: September 07, 2011, 12:21:08 PM »
Quote from: petehosk on September 07, 2011, 12:14:32 PM
With the 2011 season ending, (unless you're just starting your season down-under) I get the sense that most people are already thinking and planning what to use for next season.
As you know, I am a BAT person (no (No Swearing Please) sherlock!) and wondered about a few issues:

1. What match bat they plan to use for 2012
2. What bat would you get if money was absolutely no object?
3. Are there any other brands/models you're tempted by?

I'll start the ball rolling!

1. Undecided as yet (sorry for the cop out but will decide after more netting!)
2. A L&W Signiture. Or possibly a custom made from Laver or Millichamp
3. New GN bats seem to be quite meaty these days so maybe an Oblivion or E41. But I guess I am waiting with interest to see what some of the Custom boys and other brands will release for 2012!  8)
1. One of Laver Heritage, SAF, Instinct or H4L for 45 over matches. Need to net to make a decision. SpiriT20 and or Lekka Big Hitta for T20. Use the heavier, woodier bats in the shorter form of the game when I am not looking to play quite so straight (cough!) ;)
2. I'd try and go direct to one of Keeley, Laver, Norbs or Matt to see who could give me the best looking, best performing weapon, whatever it cost...
3. SG and other Indian brands (until I know what GM are going to come out with). Would also look at Redbacks as seen some lovely ones.
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Re: "I'll have one of those please sir!"
« Reply #4 on: September 07, 2011, 12:21:36 PM »
1. Instinct Sniper
2. Top of the range oblivion
3. H4L/Redback
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Re: "I'll have one of those please sir!"
« Reply #5 on: September 07, 2011, 12:22:13 PM »
1. SAF Erus/hads ultima
2. SAF Ultima (see above)
3. H4L Hattori
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Re: "I'll have one of those please sir!"
« Reply #6 on: September 07, 2011, 12:23:04 PM »
1) I can see myself ditching the Ayrtek and going back to the Talisman when it gets back from repair. Just not sure if I like the concaving on the Ayrtek, although it is 2oz lighter.

2) Probably a Laver and Wood, but would have to be a normal handle and a shape exactly the way I want it.

3) Kookaburra's look quite nice to me at the moment, particularly the Kahuna which would match my softs!

Also Pete, the Ice pads went to a team mate. Sorry, but he really need them as his were falling apart after many years
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Re: "I'll have one of those please sir!"
« Reply #7 on: September 07, 2011, 12:25:35 PM »
1. Laver Special Reserve
2. Like to try the hype of a Keeley
3. CA, SG and the Laver Ultra looks interesting
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Re: "I'll have one of those please sir!"
« Reply #8 on: September 07, 2011, 12:31:51 PM »
1. My BoomBoom signature
2. Redback Surefire/Paradox
3. H4L/Redback
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Re: "I'll have one of those please sir!"
« Reply #9 on: September 07, 2011, 12:38:32 PM »
1. GM Hero
2. A decent laminate to see if there is a difference
3. H4L/Solitaire
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Re: "I'll have one of those please sir!"
« Reply #10 on: September 07, 2011, 12:41:19 PM »
1. What match bat they plan to use for 2012
2. What bat would you get if money was absolutely no object?
3. Are there any other brands/models you're tempted by?

1: either my new TK special or the SAF bat arriving this week (fingers crossed ;))
2: Money is no object with the bats I buy, so see above!!!
3: yes there are lots of bats with lovely stickers, but I like to use the bats I have so I wont be buying for a while... edit: actually I would like one of SillyShilly's bats at some stage too...
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Re: "I'll have one of those please sir!"
« Reply #11 on: September 07, 2011, 12:53:57 PM »
1. H4L Hattori most likely. However I may be tempted by a new blade over the winter so who knows.

2. L&W Signature

3. GN Oblivion, Newbery, Black Cricket, SAF, Instinct, Redback GM. All brands I have never got round to using but would like too.
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Re: "I'll have one of those please sir!"
« Reply #12 on: September 07, 2011, 12:59:17 PM »
1. Laver and Wood Reserve

2. Laver and Wood Signature

3. H4L, Instinct, Redback or a Custom made GN Legend
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Re: "I'll have one of those please sir!"
« Reply #13 on: September 07, 2011, 01:05:37 PM »
1. Kookaburra CCX 700
2. GN Legend
3. GN100 2012 model
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Re: "I'll have one of those please sir!"
« Reply #14 on: September 07, 2011, 01:13:36 PM »
Nice topic Pete!

1. At the moment the H4L custom i used this year, unless my student loan can stretch to another bat!

2. Something special from GN, H4L or M&H

3. Theres loads! GM Luna, Redback, maybe an SS
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