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jimba101

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Which bat to keep?
« on: August 16, 2012, 01:14:03 PM »
Thought i'd share some pics of a couple of bats that i have recently bought. I'm looking for a new bat and after my M&H was too heavy i decided i'd try and get something in an end of season sale. After someone on here posted links to cheaps Redbacks on PDC i thought i'd chance my arm again despite not expecting to receive anything. Anyway, while i was waiting for it, a very nice H4L appeared in the for sale section which took my fancy so snapped it up and decided to cancel the Redback, however to my surprise it had already been dispatched so i now have 2 new bats  :D

The Redback is an Allegiance LE, weighs just over 2.10 (i ordered light) has 10 lovely straight grains and a touch of heartwood. I must say this bat is amazing, superb quality and a massive bargain at £167.

The H4L is a Hattori with 1/2 inch longer blade and slightly shorter handle. It weighs just over 2.9 and has huge edges as most H4L's do.

Now i have the dilema in choosing between them and getting rid of the other, i knew i should have just sent the Redback back without opening it lol

Enjoy the pics:





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Re: Which bat to keep?
« Reply #1 on: August 16, 2012, 01:21:36 PM »
The Redback is a stunner. Is that the typical Allegiance profile or you had it modified?
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Re: Which bat to keep?
« Reply #2 on: August 16, 2012, 01:23:15 PM »
Redback is gorgeous, and so is the hattori, you have a very tough decision mate :)
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Re: Which bat to keep?
« Reply #3 on: August 16, 2012, 01:25:58 PM »
Both are beatiful. I would recommend to get a few crictec sheets and use a net bat with it on. If you find you hit lower on the bat, I would use the redback and if higher, the H4L. Perhaps just choose the bat which feels nicest to pick up and rebounds the best? Hope this helps! :) If it was me, I would keep both! :D
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Re: Which bat to keep?
« Reply #4 on: August 16, 2012, 01:26:53 PM »
Just to add, if you are planning to sell one of the bats, then you will have a better chance to sell the Redback as it is a standard SH bat.

I was in the same boat as you - had a custom Salix made and since it took 7 weeks to arrive, I asked for a very special bat from a highly trusted source - a AS Powerbow - I am stuck with 2 amazing bats now, but don't regret it as such bats don't come very often.

Bats from top quality timber will always appreciate in value - worth holding on IMO.
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Re: Which bat to keep?
« Reply #5 on: August 16, 2012, 01:28:09 PM »
Whichever feels better for you!
Tough choice fella!!
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Re: Which bat to keep?
« Reply #6 on: August 16, 2012, 01:29:44 PM »
Quote from: yvk3103 on August 16, 2012, 01:21:36 PM
The Redback is a stunner. Is that the typical Allegiance profile or you had it modified?

Standard profile i believe. Was bought from Pro Cricket Direct so shouldnt think it is any different from the norm.
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Re: Which bat to keep?
« Reply #7 on: August 16, 2012, 01:38:25 PM »
Thats not a standard redback allegiance profile
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Re: Which bat to keep?
« Reply #8 on: August 16, 2012, 01:40:04 PM »
Quote from: Liam-SCCC on August 16, 2012, 01:38:25 PM
Thats not a standard redback allegiance profile

whats different about it mate?
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Re: Which bat to keep?
« Reply #9 on: August 16, 2012, 01:42:46 PM »
Quote from: Liam-SCCC on August 16, 2012, 01:38:25 PM
Thats not a standard redback allegiance profile

Think it might be:

http://www.redbackcricket.com/sub/products/bats/allegiance.html

Going on Norbs approach, which one do you like the best? Keep that one.
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Re: Which bat to keep?
« Reply #10 on: August 16, 2012, 01:43:31 PM »
I'd love to keep both but there is just no point, i hardly use my current bat let alone anymore!

As for the pick-up etc. I prefer the feel of the Redback but like the size adjustments of the H4L plus the middle feels slightly higher which would maybe suit me more.

I'm gonna try the Hattori out in a friendly on Sunday as its already been used/played in and see what i think
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Re: Which bat to keep?
« Reply #11 on: August 16, 2012, 01:44:21 PM »
Looked more like a Surefire to me, my allegiance didn't have that low-er middle
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Re: Which bat to keep?
« Reply #12 on: August 16, 2012, 01:53:55 PM »
The middle on the Redback does look a little low.
It almost looks like a custom Redback......
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Re: Which bat to keep?
« Reply #13 on: August 16, 2012, 01:55:37 PM »
The pics on the Redback website all have the allegiance with what looks like a very low middle.
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Re: Which bat to keep?
« Reply #14 on: August 16, 2012, 02:01:24 PM »
That redback looks beautiful!
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