Topic: Does anyone still sell laminated Bats? (Read 39828 times)

EaglesCC · « **on:** September 20, 2011, 09:20:51 AM »

I had heard lots about these but never got to try one. Wondering if anyone still sells these in the UK?

I know of CA and SF, are they others?

Buzz · « **Reply #1 on:** September 20, 2011, 09:26:03 AM »

yes, but as they are not leagal, not openly.

If you want one i know if two or three that are available... via this forum.
Remember you want a laminate with a 3-4mm face as the laminate, not a massive bit of overdried willow on the back of the bat like the CA model...

EaglesCC · « **Reply #2 on:** September 20, 2011, 09:27:52 AM »

I'd be interested to 'hear' about these Buzz... and you're right. I don't want a joist to hold up a ceiling.

PM7 · « **Reply #3 on:** September 20, 2011, 09:30:23 AM »

It would all depend on your budget Eagles as the CA Gel is a �100 job and the veneer laminates which are the highly sought after ones can cost �300. Dont end up with a glorified net bat

uknsaunders · « **Reply #4 on:** September 20, 2011, 09:48:26 AM »

CA Gel is good value for money. I think I did a review of the one I had for a while on this forum.

Though it's a well done/hidden laminate, biggest issue with it is that anyone who knows CA Bats will spot it's a laminate from the stickers. You'll need a sticker change and loads of edge tape to cover it up for matches. Best bet is to get a well done lammy that isn't known - Simmy has an Ayrtek for �200 you'd never spot. He's used it in a few games with no issues.

tim2000s · « **Reply #5 on:** September 20, 2011, 10:11:09 AM »

Quote from: uknsaunders on September 20, 2011, 09:48:26 AM

CA Gel is good value for money. I think I did a review of the one I had for a while on this forum.

Though it's a well done/hidden laminate, biggest issue with it is that anyone who knows CA Bats will spot it's a laminate from the stickers. You'll need a sticker change and loads of edge tape to cover it up for matches. Best bet is to get a well done lammy that isn't known - Simmy has an Ayrtek for �200 you'd never spot. He's used it in a few games with no issues.

And most people on the field now seem to know that the Gel stickers are a laminate. There's a couple of Stanford ones that are less well known http://onlinestockist.com/LAMINATED-Monster-SF-Saphire-Grade-1-English-Willow-Cricket-Bat-P1664387.aspx and http://onlinestockist.com/SF-VA-900-Laminated-English-Willow-Cricket-Bat-MONSTER-BAT--P1283408.aspx, or the TK Lams for sale on here that are "proper" like the Ricky P and Graham Gooch bats.

toby176 · « **Reply #6 on:** September 20, 2011, 10:42:45 AM »

Exuse me if this question is a bit dumb, but why are the laminates with a big bit of laminate? lie a centermeter on the front? like the CA bats?

tim2000s · « **Reply #7 on:** September 20, 2011, 11:08:22 AM »

Quote from: toby176 on September 20, 2011, 10:42:45 AM

Exuse me if this question is a bit dumb, but why are the laminates with a big bit of laminate? lie a centermeter on the front? like the CA bats?

That's the way they make them. The classy ones look rather like this:

And are far less obvious. I've owned both types, and I'd say that the "Performance Laminates" as these often get called, do perform better than the "Big Lump of Wood" laminates.

Kulli · « **Reply #8 on:** September 20, 2011, 11:26:50 AM »

That Liger Mike had was something else to look at though.

armie · « **Reply #9 on:** September 20, 2011, 12:27:32 PM »

If you are looking for a big bat, a normal CA would do too. CA seem to have fallen in love with making big bats. If rumors are correct, they are soon launching (very soon) a bat with massive edges named on similar lines.

EaglesCC · « **Reply #10 on:** September 22, 2011, 03:36:25 PM »

I think a lot (most?) manufacturers are not making bats with huge edges but I guess I'm interested in seeing how they compare to a laminate. I had no idea they were THAT expensive though?!

tim, that bat look awsome!

armie · « **Reply #11 on:** September 22, 2011, 04:42:14 PM »

Laminated bats come in different prices. CA has two models, the Gel, which is in medium range and then a Plus 9000, a high end bat that is laminated. As for the normal 1 piece bats, ca is constantly providing with bats in excess of 35 mm edges which add a real feel good factor for the user.

tim2000s · « **Reply #12 on:** September 22, 2011, 04:48:10 PM »

Quote from: EaglesCC on September 22, 2011, 03:36:25 PM

tim, that bat look awsome!

Cheers, it's a bit of a rarity - not many Newbery lams with C6 handles around!

Ayrtek Cricket · « **Reply #13 on:** September 22, 2011, 05:15:32 PM »

ul see 2 types of laminates....one for sheer size of the bat which is more an Asian style and one for performance like tims pictured above.

100 not out · « **Reply #14 on:** September 22, 2011, 05:41:38 PM »

If you want one pm me and I can sort out for you.

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