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Need a new bat, interested in a biggest kahuna, any opinions?
« on: April 22, 2012, 01:42:20 PM »
Hello all hope you are well, this is my first post so be easy on me please, here goes......

After two seasons out with injury I'm looking for a new bat. My last was a Redback Allegiance 2.10 but I'm finding that too light and well balanced (if that's possible!).
Having had a look around I'm leaning towards a Kookaburra Biggest Kahuna at around 2.13/2.14, has anyone had any experience with these bats and what alternatives are their in a similar price bracket/size of bat, grade etc.

Any help is much appreciated, thanks guys.
Luke
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« Reply #1 on: April 22, 2012, 01:44:13 PM »
Well I use what are called big bats between 2lb13-2lb15 and it depends on your budget and sticker preference but I could show you some examples but depends how much you want to spend really but far better bats on here than kookaburras
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Re: Need a new bat, interested in a biggest kahuna, any opinions?
« Reply #2 on: April 22, 2012, 01:45:38 PM »
Quote from: roco on April 22, 2012, 01:44:13 PM
Well I use what are called big bats between 2lb13-2lb15 and it depends on your budget and sticker preference but I could show you some examples but depends how much you want to spend really but far better bats on here than kookaburras
For very similair prices
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« Reply #3 on: April 22, 2012, 01:46:47 PM »
Thanks for such quick replies.
I was thinking that tbh especially having had a Redback last time out which was fantastic, but i was fortunate enough to go down and have a look at the bat myself. I'm not to keen on buying a bat blind so to speak.
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« Reply #4 on: April 22, 2012, 01:49:55 PM »
Where are you based?
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« Reply #5 on: April 22, 2012, 01:50:54 PM »
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« Reply #6 on: April 22, 2012, 01:53:24 PM »
If you like the look kahuna shape you basically want a big mid middled bat but if you put a budget up you'll get no end of offers as I'll pm you pics of mine to show what sort of bats you could get off the top sponsors on here
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« Reply #7 on: April 22, 2012, 01:57:23 PM »
I have a Biggest kahuna, which is up for sale if you wanna take a look. I was first attracted to these for the size the grains and the ping off the mallet, and for a 3lb it is well distributed. Its in the for sale section on here somewhere, pm me if you require any further info about the bat, and biggest kahunas in general

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« Reply #8 on: April 22, 2012, 01:59:22 PM »
In your opinion, how much difference in terms of performance would you say there is between a G2 Kookaburra (i.e. the biggest kahuna) and a G2 from one of the sponsor companies ala Bulldog etc?

Sorry mate but 3lbs is pushing it a bit lol
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« Reply #9 on: April 22, 2012, 02:02:00 PM »
Well to be fair, if you actually have a look at the one i have up for sale, I certainly wouldnt call it a grade two, I might have just been lucky and found a beauty, because its certainly the best biggest kahuna ive seen. Ive not tried bulldog so i wouldnt be able to comment.
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« Reply #10 on: April 22, 2012, 02:02:41 PM »
For your budget which I'm guessing is around £150 if you are not fussed with 2nd hand you could get a stormer for that price as loads come up for sale

I've pmd you some examples
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« Reply #11 on: April 22, 2012, 02:04:51 PM »
Thats just in the usual spiel they give for the bats, their were some cracking looking bits of wood, imo better than the grade 1 redback or slazenger ultimate I have. So I'd agree that it can be hit and miss with off the shelf companies.
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« Reply #12 on: April 22, 2012, 02:10:13 PM »
I'm not going to go for a 2nd hand one even though I'm sure theres some beauties on here; I want something new and shiny :p.
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« Reply #13 on: April 22, 2012, 02:13:30 PM »
2nd hand on here is used for 5 mins did not like it do basically just knocked in hahaha
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« Reply #14 on: May 13, 2012, 12:04:40 PM »
Quote from: frehman on May 13, 2012, 12:03:44 PM
i would suggest you have a look at a rehmani mate, chunky as hell and you can get one of the top ranges for £150 i hear SS make his bats in india definately worth a look he has representatives selling gear all around the country im sure if you give him a call he can guide you to a local dealer or even post you one! www.rehmanisports.co.uk his number is on there i think
Do you happen to be one of them? ;)
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