Advertise on CBF
Pages: [1] 2

Author Topic: Long Handle Bat.  (Read 4279 times)

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

cheese

  • County 1st XI
  • ***
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 605
  • Trade Count: (0)
Long Handle Bat.
« on: May 15, 2012, 07:59:03 PM »
I've been told by my coach that I need a Long Handle bat.  :D Who wouldn't turn down the prospect of a new bat.
Does anybody know if Gray Nicolls do Long Handle bats.
If not who does good ones and can they be in the 2.9 weight range.
Ollie
Logged

Whispering Death

  • International Captain
  • ****
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 1853
  • Trade Count: (+38)
Re: Long Handle Bat.
« Reply #1 on: May 15, 2012, 08:00:15 PM »
Ollie, you don't need a long handle bat - you're not tall enough!
Logged

roco

  • Forum Legend
  • ******
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 6991
  • Trade Count: (+16)
Re: Long Handle Bat.
« Reply #2 on: May 15, 2012, 08:01:44 PM »
Are you sure he did not tell you to give it the long handle ie have a swing
Logged
The first cricket box was used in 1874.  The first cricket helmet was introduced in 1974. So, it took 100 years for men to twig that their brains were also worth protecting.

cheese

  • County 1st XI
  • ***
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 605
  • Trade Count: (0)
Re: Long Handle Bat.
« Reply #3 on: May 15, 2012, 08:02:15 PM »
Well actually i've been informed by a few people that i do...
Logged

cheese

  • County 1st XI
  • ***
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 605
  • Trade Count: (0)
Re: Long Handle Bat.
« Reply #4 on: May 15, 2012, 08:03:26 PM »
100% sure about being told i need one.
Would just like help not looking for an heated debate.
Is there something between long handle an s.h?
Logged

PM7

  • International Captain
  • ****
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 1165
  • Trade Count: (+7)
Re: Long Handle Bat.
« Reply #5 on: May 15, 2012, 08:06:16 PM »
What are the advantages and disadvantages of using a long handled bat?
Is it mainly for really tall people or can anyone gain an advantage by using one?
Logged

Liam-SCCC

  • Forum Legend
  • ******
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 5664
  • Trade Count: (+39)
Re: Long Handle Bat.
« Reply #6 on: May 15, 2012, 08:07:22 PM »
Ollie, can't see why you'd need one. I'm taller than you an I'm fine with SH

Also, don't worry about any money for that grip
Logged
Top Score: 102*                
Best Bowling: 7/29

A-Swing-And-A-Miss

  • County 1st XI
  • ***
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 515
  • Trade Count: (+1)
Re: Long Handle Bat.
« Reply #7 on: May 15, 2012, 08:10:10 PM »
I got a Long Handled GN because I believed I needed it due to my height(6'3), I hardly use it anymore because I find it difficult to control shots using a long handle(most likely due to my poor technique). How tall are you cheese? Also have you thought about getting a long bladed bat? Think that is what I'll do when the time comes to get a new one.
Logged

cheese

  • County 1st XI
  • ***
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 605
  • Trade Count: (0)
Re: Long Handle Bat.
« Reply #8 on: May 15, 2012, 08:10:36 PM »
Cheers Liam.
I din't think i needed one. I might just go to a cricket shop and look at bats and see if a differant S.H suits me.
About 4 people at my match tonight said i needed a bigger bat...
A tad confused.
I've looked at size guides and they all conradict each other...
Logged

cheese

  • County 1st XI
  • ***
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 605
  • Trade Count: (0)
Re: Long Handle Bat.
« Reply #9 on: May 15, 2012, 08:11:30 PM »
Long blade is the one i meant not long handle... Cheers a-swing-a-miss :D
Logged

Liam-SCCC

  • Forum Legend
  • ******
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 5664
  • Trade Count: (+39)
Re: Long Handle Bat.
« Reply #10 on: May 15, 2012, 08:12:42 PM »
Which coach told you?

Logged
Top Score: 102*                
Best Bowling: 7/29

cheese

  • County 1st XI
  • ***
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 605
  • Trade Count: (0)
Re: Long Handle Bat.
« Reply #11 on: May 15, 2012, 08:13:48 PM »
He's not really a coach, but Mr. farrow from Colfox.
He knows what he is talking about.
Logged

tim2000s

  • Administrator
  • International Superstar
  • *****
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 10678
  • Trade Count: (+21)
  • If I only could bat....
Re: Long Handle Bat.
« Reply #12 on: May 15, 2012, 08:13:52 PM »
How tall are you? I'm 6'5" and have a range including LB, LHLB and SH. I can use any of them. According to the Laver sizing chart, unless you are over 5'11" you will be fine with a SH.

They reckon <5'11" SH
5'11"-6'1" LBSH
6'2"-6'4" LH
>6'4" LBLH
Logged

PedalsMcgrew

  • International Captain
  • ****
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 2154
  • Trade Count: (+4)
Re: Long Handle Bat.
« Reply #13 on: May 15, 2012, 08:23:24 PM »
oooooh! Interesting Tim! Looks like I need a new bat....A SH/LB one...... ;) Awesome!
Logged
Lisa: How's my Rabbit?
Bart: He's dead and dad buried him in the garden, although not in that order..

Liam-SCCC

  • Forum Legend
  • ******
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 5664
  • Trade Count: (+39)
Re: Long Handle Bat.
« Reply #14 on: May 15, 2012, 08:33:18 PM »
Quote from: cheese on May 15, 2012, 08:13:48 PM
He's not really a coach, but Mr. farrow from Colfox.
He knows what he is talking about.

Right. Question is, are you uncomfortable with your SH oblivion?

You looked fine with it in Sunday and it felt fine for me when i had a few throwdowns with it
Logged
Top Score: 102*                
Best Bowling: 7/29
Pages: [1] 2
« previous next »
 

Advertise on CBF