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ewan68

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Decisions,decisions.....still undecided...any help much appreciated!!
« on: January 10, 2013, 01:04:59 PM »
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Hope some of you can help me out...??
Am looking to buy a new bat and with no decent shops locally as well as MUCH better deals available online I have been
scouring the net for a while....
My current bat that I am replacing is a Bradbury Sterling that has developed a crack across the vack at the bottom of the splice..
With so many bats to choose from I am hoping for some really insightful advice to help in the decision making process.
I play for Tattenhall 2nd XI in the Cheshire County League and as of last year have become what I would describe as an 'aggressive' opener!
Style wise I like to score quickly and am happy to play off both front and back foot and all round the the squar,though weakest on the leg side from fine leg to mid wicket(am not as good as this make me sound!!  lol)
Am looking for a nicely bowed bat with big edges and plenty of willow weighing in at about 2lb 10oz
The sort of bats I have been looking at are SS Ton Limited Edition,CA Test 12000/15000,GN Maverick,Adidas Incurza Elite,Adidas Master Blaster Elite various 'custom made' and many more independent batmakers
Would be great if,taking all of the above,I could get some guidance that will help me make a final decision....
Thanks in antici......pation!!!
Ewan
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Re: Help...need help choosing a new bat!!
« Reply #1 on: January 10, 2013, 01:06:43 PM »
What would your budget be?
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Re: Help...need help choosing a new bat!!
« Reply #2 on: January 10, 2013, 01:10:38 PM »
You better watch out, he'll turn up at a custom batmakers in fishnets, a black curly wig, Basque and high heels....
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Re: Help...need help choosing a new bat!!
« Reply #3 on: January 10, 2013, 01:11:39 PM »
your discription is screaming H4L or Bulldog at me, something with a mid level middle.  Not sure entirely why. As ever if you go for a custom option - the businesses on here have great deals and make lovely bats - choose the stickers you like and contact the firm!

welcome to the forum. I hope you have a nicely full wallet as it is about to be emptied as you buy 4 bats and 3 sets of new softs because you can't decide which you like the best ;)
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Re: Help...need help choosing a new bat!!
« Reply #4 on: January 10, 2013, 01:29:01 PM »
Quote from: tim2000s on January 10, 2013, 01:10:38 PM
You better watch out, he'll turn up at a custom batmakers in fishnets, a black curly wig, Basque and high heels....

Hahahaa

Thats the beauty of this forum  8)

OP You forgot to mention how much bucks so afford for new bat as this will help to give suggestions :)
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Re: Help...need help choosing a new bat!!
« Reply #5 on: January 10, 2013, 01:31:59 PM »
Hi Ewan,

There are many boutique brands on this forum as well as ourselves that can make a bat completely to your own specifications at a cut of the price of the bats you have mentioned above. I would suggest emailing a couple of brands with your requirements and then you can see what they have to offer.
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Re: Help...need help choosing a new bat!!
« Reply #6 on: January 10, 2013, 04:00:17 PM »
Wow,thanks for the prompt replies and pms....really surprised at this response!!
My budget is around the £200 mark....guess what I really need/want to know is how I can be sure that I am getting the best bat that I can with that?!!
How on earth do I compare all of the different options etc??!
Thanks again
E
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Re: Help...need help choosing a new bat!!
« Reply #7 on: January 10, 2013, 04:01:49 PM »
Go with H4L - I have 2 mate and they are screamers.

You wont regret it
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Re: Help...need help choosing a new bat!!
« Reply #8 on: January 10, 2013, 04:03:45 PM »
Quote from: ewan68 on January 10, 2013, 04:00:17 PM
Wow,thanks for the prompt replies and pms....really surprised at this response!!
My budget is around the £200 mark....guess what I really need/want to know is how I can be sure that I am getting the best bat that I can with that?!!
How on earth do I compare all of the different options etc??!
Thanks again
E

Buy them all and sell the ones you don't like on here! (once you reach the required post count of course)
In all seriousness, pretty much any custom brand on here should be able to give you what you want so, as buzz said, just pick the one with the stickers you like!
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Re: Help...need help choosing a new bat!!
« Reply #9 on: January 10, 2013, 05:19:42 PM »
Does anyone have any thoughts on this bat?!:-

SF Platinum Player LE Cricket Bat (2012)

Also,many thanks to all those that have replied/IMd me offering to supply me with a bat...but please don't be offended if I don't respond and/or purchase from you,I can only buy one bat(much as I would like a collection like a guy on here had of about 40 quality bats)
Thanks,
E

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Re: Help...need help choosing a new bat!!
« Reply #10 on: January 10, 2013, 05:24:58 PM »
Quote from: ewan68 on January 10, 2013, 05:19:42 PM
Does anyone have any thoughts on this bat?!:-

SF Platinum Player LE Cricket Bat (2012)

Also,many thanks to all those that have replied/IMd me offering to supply me with a bat...but please don't be offended if I don't respond and/or purchase from you,I can only buy one bat(much as I would like a collection like a guy on here had of about 40 quality bats)
Thanks,
E


The SF Platinum is my favourite demo bat from our demo selection. I use it in our net more than customers who are trialling bats do!

SF profiles sound like the sort of thing you are looking for. Depends on price though mate, we have some lovely lower end SF's in stock right now for a great price.

http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=21157.0
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Re: Help...need help choosing a new bat!!
« Reply #11 on: January 10, 2013, 05:43:35 PM »
Quote from: ewan68 on January 10, 2013, 05:19:42 PM
Does anyone have any thoughts on this bat?!:-

SF Platinum Player LE Cricket Bat (2012)

Also,many thanks to all those that have replied/IMd me offering to supply me with a bat...but please don't be offended if I don't respond and/or purchase from you,I can only buy one bat(much as I would like a collection like a guy on here had of about 40 quality bats)
Thanks,
E

Only 40? Must have only been in here for a couple of weeks!
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Re: Help...need help choosing a new bat!!
« Reply #12 on: January 10, 2013, 06:15:27 PM »
Quote from: Vitas Cricket on January 10, 2013, 05:24:58 PM
The SF Platinum is my favourite demo bat from our demo selection. I use it in our net more than customers who are trialling bats do!

SF profiles sound like the sort of thing you are looking for. Depends on price though mate, we have some lovely lower end SF's in stock right now for a great price.

http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=21157.0


Have been on your site earlier,liked the look of the B & S Supreme!!
Which of the SFs do you have and at what cost?
Thanks,
E
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Re: Help...need help choosing a new bat!!
« Reply #13 on: January 10, 2013, 07:28:43 PM »
I'd get a H4L tempo which is 2'10 in the shape off the old M&H distinction..... Not big edges but a lot off wood behind it
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Re: Help...need help choosing a new bat!!
« Reply #14 on: January 10, 2013, 10:32:03 PM »
Quote from: ewan68 on January 10, 2013, 04:00:17 PM
Wow,thanks for the prompt replies and pms....really surprised at this response!!
My budget is around the £200 mark....guess what I really need/want to know is how I can be sure that I am getting the best bat that I can with that?!!
How on earth do I compare all of the different options etc??!
Thanks again
E

Hi mate buy a Salix. Either a strike of Falx that have been discounted heavily online or but the new wasp or torque range. You will need a little extra cash but the new pressing they have with there flat faced bats this year is exceptional. Always always get a quality product from Salix and always are gun bats.

If not H4L on here make some lovely bats if you want a forum sponsor. These are in my opinion great bats.
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