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[farnham_quins_2]

Seen a couple of Newberys recently, our captain has one that is a gun! A Newbery is on my list, but a little way down. I'll try one one day!

[stevat]

Used our Captain's last season, knicked off second ball.  Must've been the bats fault, so they're rubbish.

Seriously though, used a lower grade one a couple of years ago that was a bit flat, all the other ones I've seen or touched have been fantastic.  Saying that, even that lower grade one has since opened up and has a nice middle on it.  Can't go too far wrong I'd suggest.

[rawpace]

Newberys are quite consistent, I've seen a decent amount of them and they've all left good impressions with me. Mjolnirs are really underrated bats, the profile is perfect.  Haven't used a C6 before so can't comment on them although you'd be hard pressed to find them new now.

The lower range (5 Star) is bit hit and miss though - they offer good value, but it'd be better to buy it in person or get it through somewhere like IJC, Vitas or Uzi Sports who handpick theirs. Some of the 5 Stars are absolute belters (had an immense Uzi years ago), others less so. They won't win any prizes on looks but they're good bats for the price!

[smokem]

I bought a Thruxton 5-Star from IJC and it is one of my better bats. Certainly as good as some other more expensive bats. I guess if you want a 5-Star, go pick/tap them up yourself or go with someone like IJC who hand picks their bats.

[Manormanic]

only ever seen one bad one, and that was a Mjolnir that just would not open up despite looking for all the world like it ought to be lovely.  Other than that, have only had gems from them.

[Corey23]

I had a great one when I played in the UK, but as soon as I brought it back to Aus & played with it here, it felt like a plank. Cant remember what model it was, just thought it was strange that it played so well over there but felt like a plank here.

[tate035]

I have found that with them being soft pressed you need to knock them in gently for the 1st few hours. Gradually increase the force you knock them in by, and this for me has resulted in bats that go "really" well

[All-rounder]

Had a sps players Uzi - worst bat I've used did not ping one bit sold it ASAP !

[LEACHY48]

I had a great one when I played in the UK, but as soon as I brought it back to Aus & played with it here, it felt like a plank. Cant remember what model it was, just thought it was strange that it played so well over there but felt like a plank here.

different middle position probably mate.

[EaglesCC]

Being from Sussex, a few years back all anyone ever used in our leagues were Newbery. I had a nevarone which lasted years and was still going strong when I sold it. Now I see far less Newberys then I used to.

It's interesting that people have commented on them breaking due to them being soft pressed because recently I've had a few pass through my hands which have been really hard pressed. No doubt those will play well when they open up but I get the feeling Newbery may have over compensated on some...

Recently not bought any purely for this reason.