Topic: Which bat fits these specifications, do you think? (Read 8262 times)

Mattsky · « **on:** May 01, 2014, 10:10:42 AM »

Would appreciate your thoughts on sourcing my next stick o' willow, folks.

A bit about me: I'm not a huge chap: 5'7", weighing just over 10 stone. I either open the batting or come in down the order to shore things up. More of a strokeplayer than a power hitter, I favour the back foot but need to drive if the ball's up there.

So I'm after a balanced 'strokemaker's' bat for front & backfoot shots, where bat speed and value for middled and off-centre shots is more important than outright muscle and huge 'look at me' edges.

Is there an existing bat that fits this sort of profile best? I'm thinking along the lines of an Affinity Carbine/Phantom, M&H Amplus profile perhaps. Am I way off the mark, or would I need a custom-made jobbie, you think?

Am I asking for the moon on a stick with this kind of specification?

�   2lb8 to 2lb9 with grip & stickers
�   Ping & performance over looks
�   Ideally oversize cleft
�   Softly pressed
�   Long, wide, & forgiving middle
�   Mid or low-mid sweet spot
�   Offset edges if it helps lengthen the middle?
�   No or very minimal concaving/scalloping
�   No massive edges at expense of middle
�   Thinner toe to help pick up
�   Slight bow only if it helps pickup
�   Traditional oval toe if it helps pickup
�   Flat face with rounded edges
�   Short oval handle

Buzz · « **Reply #1 on:** May 01, 2014, 10:17:43 AM »

you are describing the DB3 B3 shape or perhaps the GM Purest shape.
Alternatively the new Newbery Mjolner shape - would work for you - blank bats also sell a similar shape.

An H4L Hattori bat might also be right up your street too.

What you are asking for is pretty sensible - there are number of batmakers or retailers on here who could sell you a bat like that

wayward_hayward · « **Reply #2 on:** May 01, 2014, 10:37:19 AM »

I highly doubt you will be able to get an oversized cleft at that weight, most start 2lb 11oz and above.

Apart from that, GM Purist sounds like your best fit.

jamesisapayne · « **Reply #3 on:** May 01, 2014, 10:43:29 AM »

I'd go for an M&H Original High or Harlequin. Doesn't match all your criteria (most of it though) but they're perfect for the job - light pickup, superbly pressed and the performance is exceptional.

The Palmist · « **Reply #4 on:** May 01, 2014, 10:48:43 AM »

That's exactly what I had in mind. Let me know how you get on.

I want the same except in even lighter range 2'7 ish and no more than 2'8 dressed

Vitas Cricket · « **Reply #5 on:** May 01, 2014, 10:53:06 AM »

The Purist in the pictures below may take your fancy, don't exclude the Six6 though, great shape.

Send me a pm if you want to discuss mate, i have a number of other bats that may be suitable too.

Jake

Mattsky · « **Reply #6 on:** May 01, 2014, 02:17:45 PM »

Hmmm, food for thought there. Thanks for your suggestions (and pics) chaps. I hadn't even considered a GM Purist. They do look the part.
As good as they may be, thing is, I'd prefer the personal touch of a handmade blade from one of our sponsors; selecting the right cleft for that particular bat profile and working with the willow (as opposed to a CAD template), and determining how much the blade needs pressing based on the chosen cleft. I think you just stand a better chance of getting a very good bat this way. Happy to be proved wrong, mind.
Handmade bats are much better value, too.

Mattsky · « **Reply #7 on:** May 01, 2014, 07:39:56 PM »

Quote from: Buzz on May 01, 2014, 10:17:43 AM

you are describing the DB3 B3 shape or perhaps the GM Purest shape.
Alternatively the new Newbery Mjolner shape - would work for you - blank bats also sell a similar shape.

An H4L Hattori bat might also be right up your street too.

What you are asking for is pretty sensible - there are number of batmakers or retailers on here who could sell you a bat like that

Funnily enough, I have a Mjolnir. Old shape, about 10 yrs old weighing in at 2lb 7oz. That's what I'm planning on replacing this or next season.
Had a good look at the H4L offerings. They've been getting some rave reviews, but there seems to be a focus on big edges on all of them.
The B3 DB3 looks interesting.

Alvaro · « **Reply #8 on:** May 01, 2014, 07:41:07 PM »

Chase might be a possibility.

procricket · « **Reply #9 on:** May 01, 2014, 07:42:27 PM »

The DB3 is one of our best sellers away from this forum most people do prefer pre made and why no when it is a great shape.

Mattsky · « **Reply #10 on:** May 01, 2014, 07:42:33 PM »

Quote from: jamesisapayne on May 01, 2014, 10:43:29 AM

I'd go for an M&H Original High or Harlequin. Doesn't match all your criteria (most of it though) but they're perfect for the job - light pickup, superbly pressed and the performance is exceptional.

I do like the M&H stuff. Was thinking more of an Amplus profile, but I'll have another look at these two.

Kal · « **Reply #11 on:** May 01, 2014, 08:21:08 PM »

If you like the amplus style profile, contact BB. I've just received my gold edition amplus profile (though Middle has been lowered upon request). For the size and weight you can't go wrong...

tejasapatel · « **Reply #12 on:** May 01, 2014, 08:23:18 PM »

Quote from: Kal on May 01, 2014, 08:21:08 PM

If you like the amplus style profile, contact BB. I've just received my gold edition amplus profile (though Middle has been lowered upon request). For the size and weight you can't go wrong...

Share some pics.

kouservice · « **Reply #13 on:** May 01, 2014, 08:26:55 PM »

Quote from: procricket B3 on May 01, 2014, 07:42:27 PM

The DB3 is one of our best sellers away from this forum most people do prefer pre made and why no when it is a great shape.

Correct me if I am wrong.

According to the profile info of the B3 series, the DB3 has a lot of concaving + a lot of less wood tapering towards the handle. But the DB2 profile makes a lot more sense with the middle shifted a little lower.

Mattsky:
I would suggest to go for the Db2 profile ( with middle shifted a little low) or Scat series 1 profile with a little concaving to fit his weight range( Series 1 shape are 2.10 + without concaving).

LEACHY48 · « **Reply #14 on:** May 01, 2014, 08:41:41 PM »

i cant recommend M&H original high/amplus/harlequin (they are all the same shape) enough, top bats with a MASSIVE middle, biggest i have had on a bat, bar my B&S which is a bit special.

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