Topic: my new county reflex (Read 5112 times)

deanoknight · « **on:** January 24, 2014, 09:47:14 PM »

went to serious cricket this evening, picked up this .
It weighs 2.9 picks up around that maybe a fraction lighter, I have never tried a county bat before but a few people swear by them.
I tested this and a few others gm, kook gray nics etc and I have to say this tapped up as good if not better then some 250 plus bats.
It seems to be pressed soft so I think I might have a bargain.
its not massive but has no concaving, and a long middle.
For those of you who are thinking about a hunts county my first impressions are very good.
I paid �85.00 for this good value?

GarrettJ · « **Reply #1 on:** January 24, 2014, 09:49:41 PM »

Superb value at �85!!!! Second best bat I've ever used was a long handle reflex, not even the ******** (8 star) version, think it was a 3 star.

Wickets-then-runs · « **Reply #2 on:** January 24, 2014, 09:50:36 PM »

We're you wearing a balaclava and carrying a sawn off shotgun to get it at that price?

What a bargain!

Vitas Cricket · « **Reply #3 on:** January 24, 2014, 10:10:03 PM »

I see hundreds of these every week when i am at Hunts pottering about. There are many lovely lovely bats lower down the range.

Gingerbusiness · « **Reply #4 on:** January 24, 2014, 10:15:20 PM »

Quote from: Vitas Cricket on January 24, 2014, 10:10:03 PM

I see hundreds of these every week when i am at Hunts pottering about. There are many lovely lovely bats lower down the range.

Jake, do you think Hunts has become an undervalued brand?

Their bats are very competitively priced and extremely good quality - but just out of fashion?

Six Sixes Cricket · « **Reply #5 on:** January 24, 2014, 10:32:26 PM »

Quote from: Gingerbusiness on January 24, 2014, 10:15:20 PM

Jake, do you think Hunts has become an undervalued brand?

Their bats are very competitively priced and extremely good quality - but just out of fashion?

I had this discussion before with Paul at IJC.I've seen quite a few in the Bristol leagues, so bats can be area dependant if that makes sense. In some areas they are popular and some not. That also use to make the woodworm bats and they used to go very well, other than the toes breaking!!!

Gingerbusiness · « **Reply #6 on:** January 24, 2014, 10:43:32 PM »

I hardly ever see one in the HCPL or TVCL - A lot of Gray Nicolls and then a lot of boutique brands (Mainly Newbery, Chase and Salix).

I think they are lovely bats. One of my clubmates was sponsored by them and they just feel really solid - balance is impeccable but they have had many years of batmaking, and we shouldn't forget they used to make bats for a lot of internationals back in the day.

400notout · « **Reply #7 on:** January 25, 2014, 10:23:49 AM »

85 is a ridiculous deal!

fasteddie · « **Reply #8 on:** January 25, 2014, 11:40:12 AM »

This is a great example of the value of a brand in the price model.

Hunts have a great pedigree and experience but have clearly let their brand slip.

Tom · « **Reply #9 on:** January 25, 2014, 12:13:02 PM »

Majority of Hunts are made in India. Think they fell down by being too slow to update their stickers, and by sponsoring boring players - like Ashley Giles...

Very good at what they do, and their kit is almost always great value. The customer service in the factory by the staff there is great too, they have a factory shop and will make a bat in front of you - for not a huge cost. Worth checking out if ever around Huntingdon, just off the motorway.

Ayrtek Cricket · « **Reply #10 on:** January 25, 2014, 12:31:13 PM »

am i right in thinking they made the mongoose bats at one point?

Bats_Entertainment · « **Reply #11 on:** January 25, 2014, 12:44:41 PM »

Quote from: d7bow on January 24, 2014, 10:32:26 PM

That also use to make the woodworm bats and they used to go very well, other than the toes breaking!!!

Not true. They made bats for a cetain Woodworm sponsored pro.

ManHOOS · « **Reply #12 on:** January 25, 2014, 12:45:44 PM »

WOW 85 is a steal price, look at those grains mmm, although it has no huge edges or profile but zero concaving will cover it up due to huge sweet Spot , enjoy lucky man

Bats_Entertainment · « **Reply #13 on:** January 25, 2014, 12:49:50 PM »

Quote from: Tom on January 25, 2014, 12:13:02 PM

Majority of Hunts are made in India. Think they fell down by being too slow to update their stickers, and by sponsoring boring players - like Ashley Giles...

They currently sponsor one of the most exciting young cricketers in the country - David Willey. They don't seem to be making the most of this, however.

Their branding is much improved, but they do still have an image problem.

Six Sixes Cricket · « **Reply #14 on:** January 25, 2014, 01:45:28 PM »

Quote from: Bats_Entertainment on January 25, 2014, 12:44:41 PM

Not true. They made bats for a cetain Woodworm sponsored pro.

Who used to make the woodworm bats then?

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