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Confused By Choice
« on: February 28, 2012, 10:17:10 AM »
Hi I'm new to the forum but have been reading it for ages and thought id join as I have a great dilema that needs to be solved. I need 3 new bats for the season and having read so many posts have less idea then when I started. I have a budget of £750 in total for the bats. I need 2 identical match bats purely performance based with a light feel. The weight could be between 2.7 and 2.11 as Ive used bats at this weight before. I also want a slogging bat for 2020 matches which needs to be all middle. This seems easier as I like the look of the BlackCat Joker and the Willowstix Slogger. Would I be better to get the very best Idian bats or slightly less good UK bats for the money. Would it be better for me to get them custom made so the feel was better or buy performance willow.

1 Who would be the best bats to buy from
2 Custom shape or performance willow
3 Indian or UK
I should have said that I play cricket nearly every single day in the season so I do need 3 bats. I also have £250 to spend on 2 pairs of gloves and a pair of pads and a bag. But they are not as vital as choosing the bats. Please help me and narrow down the choice of options.
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Re: Confused By Choice
« Reply #1 on: February 28, 2012, 10:22:12 AM »
Hi, Welcome along!
English Made for me!
Speak to Hell4 Leather, They are some beauts! I'm sure they can sort you out with that budget.

As far as a T20 goes; Bulldog SpirT20 is rated very highly.

Let us know how your search goes!
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« Reply #2 on: February 28, 2012, 10:27:17 AM »
Welcome to the forum fella. You're going to be spoilt for choice here.

Speaking of which you have a pm riggers  :)
« Last Edit: February 28, 2012, 10:32:25 AM by ProWannabe88 »
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« Reply #3 on: February 28, 2012, 10:33:12 AM »
Definitely uk made IMO possibly look at An Indian for your t20 bat?
Plenty of forum sponsors that will help you out with that kinda budget I'm sure mate.
Good luck with your search and let us know which you decide. :D
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« Reply #4 on: February 28, 2012, 10:41:38 AM »
I think I would want all 3 bats from the same place as I do like my kit to match if I can. From what I have seen UK made are better but cost more so at an average of £250 per bat would I be better getting the very best Indian bat or a good UK bat. Ive had M&H before but this season they are out of my range although I might be interested in the pads and bag again. A M&H custom is over £400 so if I bought a custom somewhere else would they be using cheaper willow.
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« Reply #5 on: February 28, 2012, 10:46:14 AM »
Quote from: Riggers on February 28, 2012, 10:41:38 AM
I think I would want all 3 bats from the same place as I do like my kit to match if I can. From what I have seen UK made are better but cost more so at an average of £250 per bat would I be better getting the very best Indian bat or a good UK bat. Ive had M&H before but this season they are out of my range although I might be interested in the pads and bag again. A M&H custom is over £400 so if I bought a custom somewhere else would they be using cheaper willow.

No they would not be using cheaper willow. You will find all the sponsors on here are cheaper than the big boys and provide equal quality and often better quality bats.
It's a wonderful place to be part of but the endless quality on offer means you'll be stuck for choice and always wanting more lol
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Re: Confused By Choice
« Reply #6 on: February 28, 2012, 10:48:46 AM »
I am sure with your budget you will be spoil with choice, my suggestion would be to chose one bat maker for all your kit ( there are plenty very good in this forum) and the chances are you will get a very very good deal.
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« Reply #7 on: February 28, 2012, 10:49:04 AM »
i havent used a indian bat but i can confirm the uk custom mades are excellent. i have nothing to compare it to but others on here would be able to vouch for it in saying they are probably better in general.

M&H are a strange one, just because their prices are higher doesnt mean the quality is that much above the rest. dont get me wrong, they make a good bat but is it better than a top of the range bat from a smaller brand? Its all perception. I would say a H4L or any other uk bat maker will make one just as good if not better for a fraction of the price.
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Re: Confused By Choice
« Reply #8 on: February 28, 2012, 10:49:36 AM »
we could kit you out within your budget but dont offer a T20 style bat so may fall down at that hurdle!! :(
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« Reply #9 on: February 28, 2012, 10:50:33 AM »
I know there are lots of choices. I need to narrow down the choices to 4 max and then see what I can get from each one. I can cross off M&H now as they are to much money. I dont like Gunn and Moore bats are they are too plain and the top bats are out of my price. The same with Gray Nicols as they are to much money and they dont do a 2020 bat.
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« Reply #10 on: February 28, 2012, 10:51:21 AM »
Quote from: ProWannabe88 on February 28, 2012, 10:46:14 AM
No they would not be using cheaper willow. You will find all the sponsors on here are cheaper than the big boys and provide equal quality and often better quality bats.
It's a wonderful place to be part of but the endless quality on offer means you'll be stuck for choice and always wanting more lol

Completely agree with that!
Just because there prices are higher (silly high) then it doesn't mean there better and I'm sure if you speak to one of the forum sponsors with that budget they'd be happy to completely kit you out at a very competitive price
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Re: Confused By Choice
« Reply #11 on: February 28, 2012, 11:07:08 AM »
£750 quid for 3 bats! lol

jesus!

forget about the big companys

personally id go with

H4l or blueroom



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Re: Confused By Choice
« Reply #12 on: February 28, 2012, 11:08:21 AM »
Hi there Riggers... If you like the Blackcat Joker then why not go all Blackcat.. Beautiful looking bats and from all reports perform wonderfully.. I'm sure if you buy 3 Blackcats you would get a good deal
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Re: Confused By Choice
« Reply #13 on: February 28, 2012, 11:13:25 AM »
Quote from: Number4 on February 28, 2012, 11:08:21 AM
Hi there Riggers... If you like the Blackcat Joker then why not go all Blackcat.. Beautiful looking bats and from all reports perform wonderfully.. I'm sure if you buy 3 Blackcats you would get a good deal
Would be my choice too...  they are brilliant performing bats and looks wise one of the best..
with 3 blackcats in your kit.. you will be a class apart in the cricket field .....
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Re: Confused By Choice
« Reply #14 on: February 28, 2012, 11:15:12 AM »
You could go for Saf Hades , which has been doing well in the hands of fellow forumites. Check out the reviews on SAF hades.
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