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Gingerbusiness

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Heavier bat wanted... Decisions decisions
« on: September 21, 2013, 05:18:09 PM »
Hi all.

I have two CA 12000 LE TRD's for next season - both are 2lb8 and chose both of them on the basis that I play alot of long form cricket and a lighter bat allows me better touch and manouverability at the crease.

There are times however that I want a bat which is just extremely destructive in power and a bit heavier in weight (For 20/20 and last 5 overs) - plus netting with a heavier bat has always benefitted me when going out into the middle.

I am considering getting a Gray Nicolls Oblivion Extreme Pro. Has anyone had one? Are they good? I would be looking at the lighter end (2lb12-2lb14). They are selling on sports direct for £140 at the moment.

If not this, are there any better options out there?

Thanks in advance! :)
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Re: Heavier bat wanted... Decisions decisions
« Reply #1 on: September 21, 2013, 05:22:17 PM »
I have a laver ultra 2-12 for sale if your interested. Used in 1 game and 1 net. Did'nt get on with these flat face bats. Anyhow it's an inch shorter blade, inch longer handle. 49/50mm edges.
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Re: Heavier bat wanted... Decisions decisions
« Reply #2 on: September 21, 2013, 05:25:29 PM »
I have a 2'10 fully dressed woodstock
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Re: Heavier bat wanted... Decisions decisions
« Reply #3 on: September 21, 2013, 05:41:30 PM »
Quote from: Gingerbusiness on September 21, 2013, 05:18:09 PM
plus netting with a heavier bat has always benefitted me when going out into the middle.


You mean practise with heavier bat but play with lighter?
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Re: Heavier bat wanted... Decisions decisions
« Reply #4 on: September 21, 2013, 05:46:56 PM »
Yes. For some reason this has always worked for me. Probably because it forces me to come forward and tend to drive more along the deck after doing it for a while
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Re: Heavier bat wanted... Decisions decisions
« Reply #5 on: September 21, 2013, 11:33:28 PM »
I do that as well. I don't net with a heavier bat as my net bat is usually last year's, but while I'm waiting to bat, every 20 mins I start shadow batting with 2 bats. And I do a bunch just before I walk to the crease. I was inspired ever since I saw Mike Hussey do that when I was a kid(still am a kid)
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Re: Heavier bat wanted... Decisions decisions
« Reply #6 on: September 22, 2013, 08:57:08 AM »
I have a SS Limited Edition for sale on ebay. 2.15.
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Re: Heavier bat wanted... Decisions decisions
« Reply #7 on: September 22, 2013, 09:11:26 AM »
Quote from: imperivm on September 22, 2013, 08:57:08 AM
I have a SS Limited Edition for sale on ebay. 2.15.

Is that the one for 100 pound postage added
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Re: Heavier bat wanted... Decisions decisions
« Reply #8 on: September 22, 2013, 09:14:00 AM »
Yes, that's my cheeky number.
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Re: Heavier bat wanted... Decisions decisions
« Reply #9 on: September 22, 2013, 09:16:49 AM »
2.15 ??? Was this custom made. Do you mind me asking where you obtained it from mate.
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Re: Heavier bat wanted... Decisions decisions
« Reply #10 on: September 22, 2013, 09:20:28 AM »
It's 2.15 with stickers. I got the guy from online stockist to order it.
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Re: Heavier bat wanted... Decisions decisions
« Reply #11 on: September 22, 2013, 09:22:31 AM »
I've just seen that the Gray Nicolls Maverick Collousus is available for £115 on Sports Direct too.

This isn't an easy decision anymore. :o
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Re: Heavier bat wanted... Decisions decisions
« Reply #12 on: September 22, 2013, 09:24:36 AM »
I was gonna say - 2lb15 must be custom as most LE ranges of Asian bats come between 2'7 and 2'10
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Re: Heavier bat wanted... Decisions decisions
« Reply #13 on: September 22, 2013, 09:27:10 AM »
Quote from: Gingerbusiness on September 22, 2013, 09:24:36 AM
I was gonna say - 2lb15 must be custom as most LE ranges of Asian bats come between 2'7 and 2'10
2.12 mate 2.10 would be medium or medium light. 2.7 to 2.12 seems standard for most makes.
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Re: Heavier bat wanted... Decisions decisions
« Reply #14 on: September 22, 2013, 09:31:10 AM »
Seen too many Sports Direct GNs just break. So unless you are buying from a specialist I would advise against GN.
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