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[Simmy]

Ooooh, so that means all makes not directly sponsoring this forum must be bad then? 

yes 

[FallingFast]

Thanks for the warm welcome and all the advice. Basically the gist of what everyone appears to be saying is most custom made bats are great and can be made to your spec so it depends on personal preference i.e. looks.
Also looking at Bulldog; H4L is a fair way from me and would prefer to pick up before buying.
Keep the suggestions coming 

[Johnny]

H4L is a fair way from me and would prefer to pick up before buying.
Keep the suggestions coming 

Where are you then?

[FallingFast]

Glorious Gloucestershire; in case you are wondering Blue Room and Nixon (south) aren't that close to me but I pass nearby them for work occassionally

[Buzz]

Hunts will be your closest bet then I suspect.
I am pretty confident you can find a reasonably decent bat there!! Although if you are close to Brizzle you could see Tom at Ayrtek - he has some nice bats with shiny stickers on

edited to appease any westcountry folk

[peplow]

"brizzle" we take it seriously down here!

[petehosk]

I always thought it was 'Bristaaaaall!'

[FallingFast]

Yes Hunts is fairly close, had some of them years ago which were really good but the last one I had was a complete dud, sold it on and the guy who bought it gave up on it (and he can time a ball!!) - seem to be pressed quite hard and put me off. Not that fussed about shiny stickers, just a good bat will do

[jonpinson]

If you want custom made and try before you buy, you really need to speak to the batmakers to arrange a visit, where you can see the bat being made and any adjustments can be made through the process. I know Solitaire in Worcester recently offered this service for a very good price.

[thecord]

If you are in Bristol then Redback in Exeter is reasonably close, I made the trip down there from Bristol and was more than happy. Can also pop in to M&H on the way down!

[FallingFast]

H4L looks a really good offer and feedback on their bats is excellent BUT I am still reluctant to buy without actually picking up a few bats and they are too far to drive to; not that fussed about seeing the bat made but think it is important to know roughly what you will end up with.

Will be going close to Blue Room and Nixon in the next couple of months so will pop in and have a look at their products if time permits.

Thanks for all the advice.

[Simmy]

dont go nixon if u want anything modern. they only do traditinal shapes with no concaving

[FallingFast]

OK cheers.

[snafu]

Just another into the mix, Hawk not to far from you.

[mattw]

Just another into the mix, Hawk not to far from you.

I don't think they're custom made... I think they only sell stock shapes...