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[Buzz]

my current bat was a addidas l county which weighed 2' 7, this season I've scored 400+ runs with it, but its just not good enough for me, any ideas for a new bat?

I was going to say stick with the same bat and buy a smaller ego.

then I looked in the mirror and at my bat collection.

I suggest you buy a lovely new bat with shiny stickers from a forum sponsor!

[jimster]

I was going to say stick with the same bat and buy a smaller ego.

then I looked in the mirror and at my bat collection.

I suggest you buy a lovely new bat with shiny stickers from a forum sponsor!

Its not that, its just that its just unless you hit the tiny middle its just a plank

[Chad]

What's your budget Jim? And what kind of specs are you looking for?

[Bruce]

Seriously, Can someone write up a thread and Sticky it.
How many 'what new bat should i get' threads do we need to see?!? They all come out with the same answer of:

1.Find a Local batmaker using some thing like this http://www.cricketinsight.co.uk/find-your-nearest-custom-batmaker/ ( there are other cricket forums?, Yes, yes there are)
2.Look at what the forum sponsors have to offer, that's what they are there for.
3. Once you've found a bat you want to buy, that matches your favourite profile/ has the best stickers then read the numerous reviews in the Equipment section of the site.
4. Buy Bat
5. Enquire 6 times a day as to whether or not it has been shipped and what time it it will be delivered as your dog must be walked on the hour, every hour between 9.00am and 5.00pm
6. Complain that the bat hasn't been delivered at the time it was supposed to be- Probably out walking the dog
7. Post your own review of purchased bat, don't forget to mention that the 'Ping' is the best you've ever had/seen- This step is optional.

Rant fin

[toenails97]

Seriously, Can someone write up a thread and Sticky it.
How many 'what new bat should i get' threads do we need to see?!? They all come out with the same answer of:

1.Find a Local batmaker using some thing like this http://www.cricketinsight.co.uk/find-your-nearest-custom-batmaker/ ( there are other cricket forums?, Yes, yes there are)
2.Look at what the forum sponsors have to offer, that's what they are there for.
3. Once you've found a bat you want to buy, that matches your favourite profile/ has the best stickers then read the numerous reviews in the Equipment section of the site.
4. Buy Bat
5. Enquire 6 times a day as to whether or not it has been shipped and what time it it will be delivered as your dog must be walked on the hour, every hour between 9.00am and 5.00pm
6. Complain that the bat hasn't been delivered at the time it was supposed to be- Probably out walking the dog
7. Post your own review of purchased bat, don't forget to mention that the 'Ping' is the best you've ever had/seen- This step is optional.

Rant fin

Haha

[junter97]

Seriously, Can someone write up a thread and Sticky it.
How many 'what new bat should i get' threads do we need to see?!? They all come out with the same answer of:

1.Find a Local batmaker using some thing like this http://www.cricketinsight.co.uk/find-your-nearest-custom-batmaker/ ( there are other cricket forums?, Yes, yes there are)
2.Look at what the forum sponsors have to offer, that's what they are there for.
3. Once you've found a bat you want to buy, that matches your favourite profile/ has the best stickers then read the numerous reviews in the Equipment section of the site.
4. Buy Bat
5. Enquire 6 times a day as to whether or not it has been shipped and what time it it will be delivered as your dog must be walked on the hour, every hour between 9.00am and 5.00pm
6. Complain that the bat hasn't been delivered at the time it was supposed to be- Probably out walking the dog
7. Post your own review of purchased bat, don't forget to mention that the 'Ping' is the best you've ever had/seen- This step is optional.

Rant fin

YES. This man knows what he wants and he should have it! Pressure is on admins

[Buzz]

7. Post your own review of purchased bat, don't forget to mention that the 'Ping' is the best you've ever had/seen- This step is optional. absolutely imperative

8. Put it up for sale (if you have 50 posts) as it is the wrong weight/the handle is the wrong shape

you may have a point.
for reference - http://custombats.co.uk/findabatmaker.php was here first - even if it isn't quite as good as some others.

YES. This man knows what he wants and he should have it! Pressure is on admins

I am not sure the admin's feel pressure.
In reality if there was a sticky topic, would a new member use it - they don't seem to be able to see the selling rules in most cases (sorry for being off topic)

[junter97]

I know I'm only messing Buzz!

[PedalsMcgrew]

Seriously, Can someone write up a thread and Sticky it.
How many 'what new bat should i get' threads do we need to see?!? They all come out with the same answer of:

1.Find a Local batmaker using some thing like this http://www.cricketinsight.co.uk/find-your-nearest-custom-batmaker/ ( there are other cricket forums?, Yes, yes there are)
2.Look at what the forum sponsors have to offer, that's what they are there for.
3. Once you've found a bat you want to buy, that matches your favourite profile/ has the best stickers then read the numerous reviews in the Equipment section of the site.
4. Buy Bat
5. Enquire 6 times a day as to whether or not it has been shipped and what time it it will be delivered as your dog must be walked on the hour, every hour between 9.00am and 5.00pm
6. Complain that the bat hasn't been delivered at the time it was supposed to be- Probably out walking the dog
7. Post your own review of purchased bat, don't forget to mention that the 'Ping' is the best you've ever had/seen- This step is optional.

Rant fin

Finally..........  

Agree 100%

[Bruce]

I like the addition, Buzz. But honestly for the good of the forum, something has to be put in place.
I don't want to put people off joining/ posting on the forum, honestly that's the last thing anyone wants. But it's very repetitive.

Sorry if I come/ came across as a complete tool.

[Bruce]

8. Put it up for sale (if you have 50 posts) as it is the wrong weight/the handle is the wrong shape

you may have a point.
for reference - http://custombats.co.uk/findabatmaker.php was here first - even if it isn't quite as good as some others.
I am not sure the admin's feel pressure.
In reality if there was a sticky topic, would a new member use it - they don't seem to be able to see the selling rules in most cases (sorry for being off topic)

You raise many, many good points, but I couldn't find the custom bats find a bat maker link.
But yes, how many people would read it? I'm not sure, but remember a lot of people read the forum before posting on it.
I know I did!

[Watsontotty]

if you know absolutely nothing about cricket bats then i guess its a fair topic however if you know nothing about cricket bats then i suggest you shouldn't be buying.

[Johnny]

Even if we did sticky something like this, you still end up getting variations on a theme e.g. Is bat A better than bat B, or , will bat X suit me more than bat Y.

I think it's worth acknowledging that the forum isn't just a place to research bats - it's almost it's own little social network - I think the "what bat should I buy" threads are quite often an attempt arcane ice breaker and show that some newbies want to get involved with discussions.

Potentially in that situation a little bit of tolerance is advised.

[thecord]

I agree with Johnny, I think we are being a bit grumpy here. Everyone has to start off somewhere and if you don't want to read a post you don't have to.
Would be interesting to see how many people sign up and get put off by welcomes such as this and give up on the forum.

[procricket]

Even if we did sticky something like this, you still end up getting variations on a theme e.g. Is bat A better than bat B, or , will bat X suit me more than bat Y.

I think it's worth acknowledging that the forum isn't just a place to research bats - it's almost it's own little social network - I think the "what bat should I buy" threads are quite often an attempt arcane ice breaker and show that some newbies want to get involved with discussions.

Potentially in that situation a little bit of tolerance is advised.

Yes I have noticed a trend on this forum since I have come back there seems to be a bit more of a bashing and pinsonisms

If a guy wants to ask about what bat he wants to get let him if you do not want to contribute don't .

I will ask and have done in the past and will do again