Topic: Who makes Slazenger bats? (Read 16289 times)

patriotscreen · « **on:** March 04, 2014, 06:08:51 PM »

As in the title. I've always liked Slazenger bats, not the cheap �12 planks in Sports Direct but the good quality models, County models for example are lovely.

So who actually makes them? Are they made in house by Slazenger or imported from another manufacturer?

Chad · « **Reply #1 on:** March 04, 2014, 06:16:42 PM »

I think Slazenger contract Duncan Fearnley to make their Classic range of bats, like the V12, V6 and V5. I think the V6 used to be made in India, and I'm not entirely sure on the V5s, but last I read about it, they are all made in England now. The other bats are made in India, I believe by FC Sondhi, but I cannot be 100% sure, as I've heard that from other people. Regardless of where they are made, I found that Slazengers were quite good when I tried one or two of them a couple of years ago, and that's all that matters.

A sponsor like Uzi or Vitas could give you more details on them, as they stock the bats themselves.

kal_m · « **Reply #2 on:** March 04, 2014, 08:19:22 PM »

I have a Slazenger AirBlade Ultimate and a Hyperblade J.Kallis Signature LE and the label on both of those bats say "Made in India".I heard that V6 was also manufactured in India (atleast in the past).
I am very impressed by the Airblade Ultimate compared to the J.Kallis Signature LE. Will post some pics soon.

Uzi Sports · « **Reply #3 on:** March 04, 2014, 08:40:20 PM »

All V12, V6 and V5 2014 models are made in UK

Seniorplayer · « **Reply #4 on:** March 04, 2014, 09:00:19 PM »

I have teammates who are regular visitors to Duncan Fearnley for their kit, they informed me last season that Slazenger bats were being manufactured there.

Uzi Sports · « **Reply #5 on:** March 04, 2014, 09:35:31 PM »

Quote from: Seniorplayer on March 04, 2014, 09:00:19 PM

I have teammates who are regular visitors to Duncan Fearnley for their kit, they informed me last season that Slazenger bats were being manufactured there.

Yes true but not this year

procricket · « **Reply #6 on:** March 04, 2014, 09:39:50 PM »

Indeed Not it is not my place to say and if you do not know you don't need to..

Steveo1000 · « **Reply #7 on:** March 04, 2014, 09:54:13 PM »

Quote from: procricket on March 04, 2014, 09:39:50 PM

Indeed Not it is not my place to say and if you do not know you don't need to..

Is not the right of a consumer to know exactly where the product they are buying comes from? I find this bat making house of mirrors mentality all a little strange to be honest, but I'm sure there is a valid reason for it.

ProCricketer1982 · « **Reply #8 on:** March 04, 2014, 09:59:48 PM »

Quote from: Steveo1000 on March 04, 2014, 09:54:13 PM

Is not the right of a consumer to know exactly where the product they are buying comes from? I find this bat making house of mirrors mentality all a little strange to be honest, but I'm sure there is a valid reason for it.

I really don't see a reason for it tbh. There aren't that many people really who care who makes stuff, but the ones that do should be able to see all the detail.

Blank Bats · « **Reply #9 on:** March 04, 2014, 10:10:14 PM »

when you buy a pair of trainers you aren't told what factory they come from......

ProCricketer1982 · « **Reply #10 on:** March 04, 2014, 10:16:33 PM »

Quote from: Blank Bats on March 04, 2014, 10:10:14 PM

when you buy a pair of trainers you aren't told what factory they come from......

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Not really the same though. Plus, they don't sell on being made in x or y etc.

tim2000s · « **Reply #11 on:** March 04, 2014, 11:34:23 PM »

Quote from: ProCricketer1982 on March 04, 2014, 10:16:33 PM

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Not really the same though. Plus, they don't sell on being made in x or y etc.

Historically, bats sold on brand rather than where they were made. The obsession with UK or not is a relatively recent thing.

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Jimmyg · « **Reply #12 on:** March 05, 2014, 09:39:05 AM »

Quote from: Blank Bats on March 04, 2014, 10:10:14 PM

when you buy a pair of trainers you aren't told what factory they come from......

It will state clearly which country the trainers are made in though. It's understandable that buyers want to know where the bat is made, bats aren't made from a homogeneous regular material, nor can the manufacturering process be completely mechanised successfully, it will always need a skilled human to maximise it's performance. So knowing where it's made can give you an indication of the bats worth.
The analogy would be if I set up a company making 2 seater sports car, some of the cars were to be assembled the Mclaren factory but some were being assembled in a Dacia factory. Same car, same price, which one would you want?

jamesisapayne · « **Reply #13 on:** March 05, 2014, 09:41:44 AM »

Quote from: ProCricketer1982 on March 04, 2014, 10:16:33 PM

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Not really the same though. Plus, they don't sell on being made in x or y etc.

Not really sure why it isn't the same. I think the obsession with knowing what bat maker made the bat, what they had for breakfast that morning and whether or not they blew their nose two or three times that day is pretty much confined to a select group on this forum.

I know for sure that all of my team mates (and myself) couldn't give two hoots, as long as the bat does that job nicely

Cedrictoad · « **Reply #14 on:** March 05, 2014, 09:51:20 AM »

Quote from: jamesisapayne on March 05, 2014, 09:41:44 AM

Not really sure why it isn't the same. I think the obsession with knowing what bat maker made the bat, what they had for breakfast that morning and whether or not they blew their nose two or three times that day is pretty much confined to a select group on this forum.

I know for sure that all of my team mates (and myself) couldn't give two hoots, as long as the bat does that job nicely

Yes, but some may argue that a bat is more likely to do that job nicely if it was made by a highly skilled batmaker. This is more relevant with cricket bats because the true performance of the bat you have bought will not be known until it is knocked in, netted and used for at least a few games.

Therefore, you are probably going to be more likely to buy a bat that was made by a recognized batmaker than a factory you have never heard of (depending on price etc). Unless of course the batmaker offers you a performance guarantee (and you can return it if you are unhappy with the performance of the bat).

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