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[Tom]

Judging by the slightly uneven shoulders on Bat 1 - gonna say Hunts.

[GDP1964]

Whoever they are NICE

[smilley792]

Hunts!


Merely going on two things,


One vitas said it was easy

And two. Vitas then liked toms post that mentioned hunts.

[wayward_hayward]

The style of grips and toe guard seem to be similar to those used by Hunts.

[WalkingWicket37]

Hammer??

[Gingerbusiness]

I think it is interesting the opinions of people... Plus how nerdy some of us are in noticing the little quirks about batmakers.

Yes, they are Hunts County.

I had them made to the shape of my two of my three favourite bats - BC Joker Extreme and M&H Amplus (Other being the Newbery Mjolnir).

Bat 1 - Joker Extreme Shape

2lb12oz
9 grains
Oval Handle
40mm Edges
60mm Spine
Minimal Concaving

As some of you know, I smashed my BC Joker Extreme into three pieces just before Xmas (Batting like a t***) - I had a few great offers but Hunts agreed to make me a grade 1 for a bargain so took them up on the offer.

NB. I have no idea why the outside edge is slightly shorter - Speaking to Jake, it is not a shape Hunts ever get asked to make so probably a production issue, but apart from the eagle-eyed amongst us, not really noticeable.

Bat 2 - M&H Amplus Shape

2lb10oz
12 grains
Oval Handle
36mm Edges
58mm Spine
No Concaving

This bat literally is immense - was really impressed when I removed it from the box. I have always wanted a Hunts County, but as a kid, the pricing was right up there with Newbery etc. Never had a problem with Hunts County, but like most kids - I just preferred the Newbery stickers... And playing for Berkshire, all the kids were rich, private school Charlie's so was just Newbery, with their bohemian looks and style.

Overall...

I would like to say, the service I got from Steve and Matt at Hunts County was as good as anyone I have ever had bats from before. Really nice guys, a well run outfit and put up with me changing my mind (and specs) on a daily basis.

Very rarely (Only from John @ Red Ink) have I experienced a brand who gives you what you actually ask for. I asked for 12 grains, got 12 grains. Asked for heartwood on the outside edge, got heartwood... The list goes on.

I REALLY wish they would just sort out their marketing (Advertising, Branding etc) though as they really are the sleeping giant of the cricket world. I feel they are missing out on loads of lovely revenue.

[FattusCattus]

I think you'll find that I was the master bat-spotting genius!

[i12breakfree]

Those are two lovely bats
I would have guessed blank bats
Enjoy your new bats
May be we should have a bat counter for all the members next to their id

[FattusCattus]

May be we should have a bat counter for all the members next to their id

That, my friend is the best idea on here - ever.

[mr_wickets]

Never had a bad bat from Hunts. They really make some quality bats there.

Had a monster 3lb+ that put fear into bowlers (untill they worked out I was holding it)

[kal_m]

Awesome bats.The background in the pics looks familiar. GingerBusiness,do you sell bats on ebay by any chance?

[Gingerbusiness]

Awesome bats.The background in the pics looks familiar. GingerBusiness,do you sell bats on ebay by any chance?

I do. My eBay name is PJHcricket.

I am currently selling my 'life' on there right now as moving house pretty soon - cricket stuff is surpassed by a random collection of things I have picked up over the years!

[SOULMAN1012]

Salix or black cat cricket

No toe guards on Salix bats mate well not as standard any way judging by the quality of the finish in photos I would say Gary Sandford.

[smilley792]

No toe guards on Salix bats mate well not as standard any way judging by the quality of the finish in photos I would say Gary Sandford.

It's hunts mate, he has revealed.

[Wickets-then-runs]

Lekka? He's getting a lot of time on this forum lately?