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[csnew]

So I bought 3 more bats from SD.
Don't know which ones to get rid of now  .
They all ping well, the 2 Menace better than the kahuna. 1 of the Menace Has 43mm edges

Took a Punt on the GM, not the biggest edges but sounds and goes well. Since most of the kookaburra's have gone, The GM is worth considering

[tushar sehgal]

are the GM's covered or natural?

[csnew]

are the GM's covered or natural?

Natural (no grain sheet), just has a scuff sheet on it

[SOULMAN1012]

Chris

A true story here I was actually at b3 about 2 weeks ago before India and they said a Chris has just bought this bat as a net bat I said not Chris Holman and guess what bingo. Truely epic mate

Yea after speaking to you about B3 I decided to grab one, had a amazing 2 stripe DB2 made upand flyers like mad so I decided to get something exactly the same as a net bat. Really nice guys to deal with as well

[coolcucumber_1]

Finally after lot of debates i was able to stop myself from getting any of the bats...yes yes i know it doesn't happen here but had to think about the next few purchases (A hawk Players edition coming my way this week ) and not knowing the weight wasn't ideal. Ended up getting the bat care kit , couple sets of whites, a mongoose kit bag and a pair of shades which wasnt a bad deal at all considering the shipping cost to US as well.
Really happy with the purchases.

[Ryan]

Pads arrived today,  pretty happy with them.

[Alvaro]

Pads look nice Ryan.

[gdb19]

I quite like the gloves, more so than the pads - do the gloves seem good from first impressions? Very tempted by the new slaz gloves for 2014 as it was always my preferred brand when I was younger but the sports direct link puts me off slightly. 

[Ryan]

I've grown up using Slazenger gear and really rate it. I know they don't have a massive appeal due to the SD connection but can't you get GM, GN etc gear through SD?

Gloves are comfortable and light, the pads are also very comfortable. My only criticism is that the top hat seem to be a little think, probably over protective.  Very good quality though. 

[Nato]

Haven't taken any pics of my stuff from SD as it's all 'little essentials'. I ended up with two new pairs of trousers, a long sleeved shirt, two new balls for the bag, a pair of pad shorts, and some sunglasses. May have to make another visit to the website for another browse though.

[mdg20]

I quite like the gloves, more so than the pads - do the gloves seem good from first impressions? Very tempted by the new slaz gloves for 2014 as it was always my preferred brand when I was younger but the sports direct link puts me off slightly.

Same here and i believe a few years ago they went downhill massively put the last couple of years i feel they have really picked up again. Again a few years back the SD would have put me off but what SD offer now is a very decent selection from various brands so i wouldn't worry about it especially when it comes to softs.

[TangoWhiskey]

I've grown up using Slazenger gear and really rate it. I know they don't have a massive appeal due to the SD connection but can't you get GM, GN etc gear through SD?

Gloves are comfortable and light, the pads are also very comfortable. My only criticism is that the top hat seem to be a little think, probably over protective.  Very good quality though.

Slazenger is owned by Sports Direct though unless I am very much mistaken.

[Gingerbusiness]

When I was a kid, slazenger was one of the very best. Up there with GN etc.

The fall from grace was a shame, however I do feel they are starting to concentrate on cricket gear again.

[Buzz]

Pads arrived today,  pretty happy with them.

I think this kit looks awesome Ryan - I would have been filling my boots with this kit from the SD sale if I had been in the market.
I hope it is as comfortable as it looks.

Slazenger may be a little maligned - but I believe the softs especially represent really good value and these look good too.

[iand123]

Agree with Buzz, they look very decent and top value for money