Topic: Softs Manufacturers (Read 2098 times)

97 n.o. · « **on:** May 12, 2014, 10:21:09 AM »

Morning all, I'm looking at softs manufacturers for my brand, and just after a bit of advice if anyone is willing?

I've been in touch with about half a dozen in India/Pakistan but really want to gather as much info as possible before taking the plunge, I've had samples from both Bholla and Kay Gee Sports which I was happy with, but I know people on here would know a fair but about the most trustworthy/reliable suppliers so any input would be great.

Thanks in advance!

Carl

Neon Cricket · « **Reply #1 on:** May 12, 2014, 10:30:19 AM »

Would recommend Surinder at Robinson Sports - I've used him up until now, expensive but very good quality (Better than the others you mentioned by a distance I'd say)

There's enough of them out there, it's sifting through all of the rubbish to find the good ones - softs are a very expensive process, not a decision to take lightly!

GarrettJ · « **Reply #2 on:** May 12, 2014, 10:37:02 AM »

what is your brand?

97 n.o. · « **Reply #3 on:** May 12, 2014, 10:44:16 AM »

I don't want to say as I'm not a sponsor on here!

97 n.o. · « **Reply #4 on:** May 12, 2014, 10:45:56 AM »

Quote from: neoncricket on May 12, 2014, 10:30:19 AM

Would recommend Surinder at Robinson Sports - I've used him up until now, expensive but very good quality (Better than the others you mentioned by a distance I'd say)

There's enough of them out there, it's sifting through all of the rubbish to find the good ones - softs are a very expensive process, not a decision to take lightly!

Good advice, thanks very much :-)

GarrettJ · « **Reply #5 on:** May 12, 2014, 10:52:41 AM »

at least �3000 minimum order

Neon Cricket · « **Reply #6 on:** May 12, 2014, 11:01:19 AM »

And the rest... haha

Robinsons will probably want more - he's a reasonable bloke mind so you might be able to get him down less. My first order was for pittance compared to the 2nd and 3rd but he could see what I was trying to do, being at Uni at the time funds were limited - since then I've had funding from Start Up UK as well as other sources so in a much better position now.

They'll look after you, it won't be cheap but it'll be worth spending the extra compared to elsewhere

GarrettJ · « **Reply #7 on:** May 12, 2014, 11:03:39 AM »

I suppose shipping is a killer?

Neon Cricket · « **Reply #8 on:** May 12, 2014, 11:10:46 AM »

You've got it

Import taxes + the cost of the shipping + the carriage from port to the HQ = not a cheap process!

For any brand starting out I'd recommend spending a year focussing on getting the bats right, get the name out there and then go for the full range - its a lot of money to invest for what is a hard market to enter with the number of start ups nowadays. Perseverance is key.

On the plus side it is an enjoyable process (albeit time consuming) for a massive cricket badger like myself haha

Giraffe208 · « **Reply #9 on:** May 12, 2014, 12:03:08 PM »

Worth it though Adam, Neon softs are quality!

ProCricketer1982 · « **Reply #10 on:** May 12, 2014, 12:22:45 PM »

it is amusing though when people tell me that their pads are 'higher quality' than mine when it's exactly the same supplier.. not that they know that mostly

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