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[petehosk]

H4L and Salix are both in Kent (geezer!)
SAF are around 15 minutes from Abingdon. I would give the exact location but with it's top secret R&D development I would be hunted down!
Chase are 10 minutes from Basingstoke.
And ItsJustCricket are 10 minutes from the Oval cricket ground! 
For reference Uzi Sports is near Swindon off M4 j16.
So lots of options but depends what you want to do! 

[ItsJustCricket]

I'm fairly sure Salix aren't open to the public  Maybe they are now but they never were...

Also I'm not sure they would let this lad actually watch his bat being made....

Possibly not, but if he wants a nice light bat, that would be my top recommendation!

I know a couple of people who have gone down there - just members of the public, but they had connections.  You're right, it might be harder...

[junter97]

You could go to Salix if you are going to Kent but I don't really recommend it. First of all if you probably won't be able to be involved in the process all the way and will probably just be allowed to pick from a few in a showroom (if they have one, I don't know.) Secondly, if it is open to public an you can go in, I presume they will charge their extortionate RRP prices like Gray Nics do at test matches and stuff. I reccomend H4L or chase.

[essexarsenal]

http://www.salixcricketbats.com/experience/bespoke_visit.html


That should help

[samsam2]

Thank everyone! I'll chose one of H4L, chase and SAF and have a visit. I may also pick up some gloves, and  I know chase and H4L softs are both highly rated, but who would you recommend (may simply come down to this with regards to who I visit).

Sam

[toenails97]

Sam I've never h4l but have seen many good things on here about them...... There bats look beast

[Chad]

I haven't seen either of these makes in person, but going by reviews, I would be inclined to go with H4L. They are a forum sponsor, so I am sure that a lot of forum members can tell you brilliant things about them!

[hell4leather cricket]

  Def h4l....

[trypewriter]

Don't know the price - but Chase offer the following:

The Ultimate Gift!

Visit the Chase Workshop in Dummer, Hampshire to watch your bat being crafted especially for you!

You will be involved throughout the whole process from choosing the willow cleft to having a hand in the pick-up, weight, handle size and overall shape of the bat.

Your initials and the date of birth of the bat are then added to the shoulder.