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kouservice

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Ball Quality
« on: June 30, 2014, 08:15:53 PM »
Hi,

  I was searching for some good quality match practice balls. In many posts people have recommended Tiflex magna but they are little over budget. Do we really need pricey balls for practice ?

 How are these balls , just need to be sure they are not bat breakers,
 
   1] http://www.sportsdirect.com/slazenger-test-cricket-ball-852047?colcode=85204708   ( 9 pounds ).. This looks a nice deal.
   2] http://www.newitts.com/product/IT029618/Readers_County_Supreme_A_Cricket_Ball.htm (7.2 pounds)..
   
Are Tiflex good at the offered price ?
 Tiflex Magna ( 11.25 pounds ) currently offering a discount of 10 % ( so original 12.50 price) http://www.tiflex-online-shop.co.uk/index.php/ox-cricket
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Re: Ball Quality
« Reply #1 on: June 30, 2014, 08:57:36 PM »
Them readers ones are ok
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Re: Ball Quality
« Reply #2 on: June 30, 2014, 10:19:27 PM »
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Re: Ball Quality
« Reply #3 on: June 30, 2014, 11:18:26 PM »
From my experience, I would avoid all Slazenger balls. All of the ones I've seen are rocks. (Don't think I've seen a Test one though) I would spend a little extra on the Magna, as I find it retains its shape and hardness better than the Readers ones. You could try some Shamrock ones, which are good value, but again, I feel the Tiflex Magna ones are better for the same reason. :)
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Re: Ball Quality
« Reply #4 on: June 30, 2014, 11:27:54 PM »
http://www.sportsballshop.co.uk/acatalog/Readers-Super-Crown-Cricket-Ball.html

my club are currently using these for 20 over games and also nets they last well enough. i haven't tried the tiflex alot of people seem to like them
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Re: Ball Quality
« Reply #5 on: July 01, 2014, 03:58:36 AM »
Overall Tiflex is good but the price is a factor as our Club is on a tight budget this year. I was thinking a balance between price and quality. Just looking for balls which are not bat breakers.

So most of you think Tiflex is better one, but what about the Readers County Supreme, will it be any good.
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Re: Ball Quality
« Reply #6 on: July 01, 2014, 05:30:21 AM »
I've always tried to use Dukes mid-priced balls. Found them to be good for the bowlers...


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Re: Ball Quality
« Reply #7 on: July 01, 2014, 05:47:56 AM »
We used the woodworm white balls for training and well as the Supreme County and they and they held up for about  2 sessions and then they went soft quickly
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Re: Ball Quality
« Reply #8 on: July 01, 2014, 05:58:44 AM »
Anyone used the the specific Slazenger Test ball ?  The description( 5 layered cork outer + 4 ply wool core , > 75 - 80 stitches ) sounds far too good for the offered price. A friend is ready to offer these for even less ;)  So tempting at that price ....
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Re: Ball Quality
« Reply #9 on: July 01, 2014, 06:34:19 AM »
Slaz match balls are utter rubbish, so these test ones can't be anything special. Just go with readers or magna ones mentioned in this thread.
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Re: Ball Quality
« Reply #10 on: July 01, 2014, 07:29:58 AM »
How about SG Test compared to Tiflex Magna? Kouservice and I play for the same club and we are looking at different options...best price to quality?
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Re: Ball Quality
« Reply #11 on: July 01, 2014, 08:09:26 AM »
I'll say it again - Dukes Special Crown - £15.99 each. Fabulous balls...
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Re: Ball Quality
« Reply #12 on: July 01, 2014, 08:11:58 AM »
Quote from: tim2000s on July 01, 2014, 08:09:26 AM
Fabulous balls...

Ive heard that before somewhere...  :D

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Re: Ball Quality
« Reply #13 on: July 01, 2014, 08:13:57 AM »
We use Dukes Ambassador balls, they are great. Stay hard for ages.
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Re: Ball Quality
« Reply #14 on: July 01, 2014, 08:23:00 AM »
Quote from: tim2000s on July 01, 2014, 08:09:26 AM
I'll say it again - Dukes Special Crown - £15.99 each. Fabulous balls...

 Dukes and kook are good but they are pricey. Looking something around 10 pounds. 
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