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MJB3

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So many Custom Bat manufacturers
« on: May 23, 2012, 10:49:08 AM »
Having just broke my sponsored Kookaburra Kahuna (not mine before you start, bought it of our pro 2 years ago) two nights ago, I need a new bat, and quite fancy a custom bat after using GN's, Kook's and GM's.

Was wondering where would be the best place to start for G1 bat as I'm an opening batsman with a budget of about £180 as I'm not up for spending £300+? I know there are many forum sponsers etc, but what other smaller manufacturers would be recommended?  Tazz? Fusion? Lekka? Piranha? CF?

All advice and criticism welcomed
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Re: So many Custom Bat manufacturers
« Reply #1 on: May 23, 2012, 10:54:01 AM »
Charlie French are great, I have no first hand experience of any of the other brands..one of them I had never even heard of!

The fact is, any of the companies you mention plus the forum sponsors can produce for you a great bat, so find what's in your budget then pick on stickers and profile! It's probably easiest that way otherwise it's just going to get complicated... ;)
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Re: So many Custom Bat manufacturers
« Reply #2 on: May 23, 2012, 10:55:04 AM »
most of the sponsors on here will be able to help and in your budget.

look in their sections, find some stickers/shape you like and speak to the brand owner.

have fun!

p.s. it feels to me like you need something with a mid to low middle and a nice swing weight, but a light pickup, so possible something in the 2lbs8 region lots of choice there.
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Re: So many Custom Bat manufacturers
« Reply #3 on: May 23, 2012, 11:04:14 AM »
Contact ProWannabe for a Blue Room.
You won't be disappointed.
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Re: So many Custom Bat manufacturers
« Reply #4 on: May 23, 2012, 11:05:17 AM »
http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=17613.0 that H4L deal is decent, also aldred has a decent deal on at the moment as well! Like said above no matter what you choose from a forum sponsor you'll get a decent stick for that amount of coin
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Re: So many Custom Bat manufacturers
« Reply #5 on: May 23, 2012, 11:08:24 AM »
There are plenty of good custom brands on here, my suggestion would be go with the company that you like - all of the bats will be to a similar standard.

Another way would be to save yourself some money as there are plenty of top class bats people are selling 2nd hand on here that have even hardly been used.
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Re: So many Custom Bat manufacturers
« Reply #6 on: May 23, 2012, 11:36:51 AM »
Cheers guys!

Buzz I think you've read my mind! Pedals are you referring to Piranha? They're an Irish outfit run by ex international Jeremy Bray!

Glad I stumbled across the forum!
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Re: So many Custom Bat manufacturers
« Reply #7 on: May 23, 2012, 11:36:58 AM »
Dont go for LEKKA..
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Re: So many Custom Bat manufacturers
« Reply #8 on: May 23, 2012, 11:39:33 AM »
I think with that budget you can pretty much take your pick on here and get a very good bat. Might be an idea to check through the manufacturers listed on here to find the ones closest to you and pay them a visit?
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Re: So many Custom Bat manufacturers
« Reply #9 on: May 23, 2012, 11:49:50 AM »
Quote from: MJB3 on May 23, 2012, 11:36:51 AM
Cheers guys!

Buzz I think you've read my mind! Pedals are you referring to Piranha? They're an Irish outfit run by ex international Jeremy Bray!

Glad I stumbled across the forum!

No mate! Tazz! Never heard of them! I googled them but no pics of the bats on their website.....not a good start!

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Re: So many Custom Bat manufacturers
« Reply #10 on: May 23, 2012, 11:55:14 AM »
Over in NI so I can't see myself making the trip over, as much as I love my bats!
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Re: So many Custom Bat manufacturers
« Reply #11 on: May 23, 2012, 11:56:31 AM »
If you're in Ireland you should have a chat to JohnnyW on this forum. He owns Shamrock Cricket who make some great gear....no bats though.
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Re: So many Custom Bat manufacturers
« Reply #12 on: May 23, 2012, 12:02:51 PM »
Quote from: THERUBIN on May 23, 2012, 11:36:58 AM
Dont go for LEKKA..
Any reasons why?
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Re: So many Custom Bat manufacturers
« Reply #13 on: May 23, 2012, 12:07:57 PM »
Quote from: MJB3 on May 23, 2012, 12:02:51 PM
Any reasons why?

Where to begin......
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Re: So many Custom Bat manufacturers
« Reply #14 on: May 23, 2012, 12:18:52 PM »
Quote from: MJB3 on May 23, 2012, 12:02:51 PM
Any reasons why?

there is nothing wrong with the bats! its just the people behind it and the customer service
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