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[Rowan]

Hey Gents,
since joining this forum, ive been really keen to support the little guy, but you all seem to be based in england. In september I am able to buy my next bat, and I have up to $250AUD to spend on it. Does anybody know of Australian companies who will make a cracker for this price as my Dad makes me pick up and feel a bat before I buy it  .

[smilley792]

Screaming cat

[Rowan]

Screaming cat

haha everyone knows of screaming cat, I just dont like the design, its a bit too flat, not enough concaving for me, they are also hell expensive....

[langer17]

Screaming cat

Not for $250 though.

[potzy248]

Fisher
Wombat
Lower end Laver
Good luck getting a custom made for $250 though mate.

[Rowan]

Fisher
Wombat
Lower end Laver
Good luck getting a custom made for $250 though mate.

yeah might be overshooting the mark a bit, maybe I will just go to Greg Chappell and have a look at the GN's, Kookaburra's and Pumas etc.

[Jenko]

There is a list made on hear before,  will try and find it for you. More custom companies in oz than you think.

[Number4]

yeah might be overshooting the mark a bit, maybe I will just go to Greg Chappell and have a look at the GN's, Kookaburra's and Pumas etc.

Why not find a bat you like the feel of and get a forum sponsor to make a copy of the profile and specs.. You will certainly get more bat for your money

[Corey23]

Jenko, I'd be keen to see it too if you can find it.
Rowan, I'm in a similar boat & struggling to find anything top quality at a similar price, although Wombat have one that is their top of the range pretty close to that. I have no idea what they are like, but Aussie from the forum has spoken very highly if them.

[Nickauger]

I'd do what number4 suggests. You could get a custom bat from the UK shipped to Oz for that, just match it to your specs when finding a bat that you like!

[Jenko]

Cant seem to find the list, off the top of my head in OZ/NZ we have:
- Julian Millichamp (screaming cat)
- Laver and Wood
- Fisher Bats
- Blue Tongue Sports
- Whitsunday Bats
- Cricket Wizard
- Mg2 cricket
- Willow Wizard
- Bradbury
- Callen Cricket
- Wombat Cricket

I'm sure there are more out there this is just what I can think of. I am a massive fan of the forum bat makers though can't go wrong with any of them. Postage is a killer but even taking that into account you can get a top grade piece of willow to your specs and still save loads compared to Aussie prices for top willow. You wont regret it!

[Rowan]

Thanks for all of these ideas guys, this is why I love this forum, such a wealth of knowledge
My main concern is that, if i got a custom from england the postage and the bat would need to be around that $250 aud mark if not lower
Thanks Guys

P.S I am also after a light bat around 2.6 short handle if that helps 

[Nickauger]

Ah yeah you make a good point, you could still however get a great bat for around that, fully custom made. Not too sure on postage costs but I don't think they're that expensive if you shop around, and the guys on here are normally very good when it comes to customer service. Have a word with them and see what they say!

[Rowan]

Ah yeah you make a good point, you could still however get a great bat for around that, fully custom made. Not too sure on postage costs but I don't think they're that expensive if you shop around, and the guys on here are normally very good when it comes to customer service. Have a word with them and see what they say!

Mmmm, I was looking at some MSR bats, but its about 90-100aud shipping, and I dont want to pay that much for shipping haha. but cheers.

[Jenko]

Can definately get shipping cheaper than that mate, ask around, I've bought heaps of bats from the uk and never paid that much.