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maximum you would spend on 1 piece of willow
« on: July 08, 2014, 02:24:36 PM »
Even if it was the best piece of willow in the world,  how much would you spend ?

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Re: maximum you would spend on 1 piece of willow
« Reply #1 on: July 08, 2014, 02:40:34 PM »
so far it's been 350 usd and I think $400 is how far I'd go.
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Re: maximum you would spend on 1 piece of willow
« Reply #2 on: July 08, 2014, 02:43:57 PM »
if it is the best in the world then up to 600 GBP.
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Re: maximum you would spend on 1 piece of willow
« Reply #3 on: July 08, 2014, 02:45:53 PM »
£150, don't feel the need to spend any more.
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Re: maximum you would spend on 1 piece of willow
« Reply #4 on: July 08, 2014, 03:04:19 PM »
Most I have paid was 330gbp recently..although did buy a bat online once it was 450usd then with shipping and duties I paid almost 350 usd more so a total of 800 usd..days when I had more money and no brains...
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Re: maximum you would spend on 1 piece of willow
« Reply #5 on: July 08, 2014, 03:04:47 PM »
No more than £200, more likely to spend between £100 - £120 though.
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Re: maximum you would spend on 1 piece of willow
« Reply #6 on: July 08, 2014, 03:05:30 PM »
Quote from: wayward_hayward on July 08, 2014, 02:45:53 PM
£150, don't feel the need to spend any more.
This!
Why spend £XXX on one "best in the world" bat when you can get a match bat, net bat, wet bat etc for the same (or less) money.

What is honestly a better buy, one B3 crown or 3 GM 606s and a session down the pub? I know which is prefer  :)
(No offence intended to any brand or pub in this post)
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Re: maximum you would spend on 1 piece of willow
« Reply #7 on: July 08, 2014, 03:06:39 PM »
Quote from: tushar sehgal on July 08, 2014, 03:04:19 PM
Most I have paid was 330gbp recently..although did buy a bat online once it was 450usd then with shipping and duties I paid almost 350 usd more so a total of 800 usd..days when I had more money and no brains...

May I ask what it was ?
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Re: maximum you would spend on 1 piece of willow
« Reply #8 on: July 08, 2014, 03:16:41 PM »
If you can categorically prove that it is better and will perform better and last longer and be the right weight and pick up and never get dirty, always looking new, and guarantee runs, then I would pay up to £1000.


However, if parts of the above cannot be guaranteed I would have to take money off.

If you were asking about an off the shelf bat, if it taps up well and feels good in pickup/weight then £200-250 max as a one-off.
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Re: maximum you would spend on 1 piece of willow
« Reply #9 on: July 08, 2014, 03:19:47 PM »
Most I've paid is £180, my latest bat is a Fusion for £120 which is going like stink after knocking in last season. I also bought a sample Shamrock off John for £100 which I'm knocking in and looks like it is ready to go now but holding on using it till next season. Doubt I would now spend more than £150 and be prepaired to knock it in for a season.
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Re: maximum you would spend on 1 piece of willow
« Reply #10 on: July 08, 2014, 03:44:32 PM »
Quote from: dilscoop on July 08, 2014, 03:06:39 PM
May I ask what it was ?
800 usd bat was kooka blade runner or whatever the top model was in blade series 4 to 5 yrs ago I think...total plank...

330gbp was a 2nd hand screaming cat that I had for a bit used in 3 or 4 matches lasting the usual 2 or 3 balls and getting caught at long on or off everytime time...put it in the unlucky pile and went back to rpc..
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Re: maximum you would spend on 1 piece of willow
« Reply #11 on: July 08, 2014, 03:46:04 PM »
I prefer getting used bats (in good condition ofcourse) and I will not do the mistake of buying bats (new ones) on impulse again. And I got some gems for around £120. So will not spend more than that.
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Re: maximum you would spend on 1 piece of willow
« Reply #12 on: July 08, 2014, 03:50:50 PM »
Quote from: CameronPye94 on July 08, 2014, 03:05:30 PM
This!
Why spend £XXX on one "best in the world" bat when you can get a match bat, net bat, wet bat etc for the same (or less) money.

What is honestly a better buy, one B3 crown or 3 GM 606s and a session down the pub? I know which is prefer  :)
(No offence intended to any brand or pub in this post)

Haha No offense taken i would rather have a light cleft ugly even.

Do you own Stretton thigh pads??? Why when you can get a set which will do in the South Premier League and have enough for a couple of night out...

Funny how people look at things

I would rather have a good bat  :D

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Re: maximum you would spend on 1 piece of willow
« Reply #13 on: July 08, 2014, 04:02:07 PM »
I could probably stretch to £200 But only after a couple of drinks :) will more than likely stick to £140ish 2nd hand, knocked in bats from now on.
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Re: maximum you would spend on 1 piece of willow
« Reply #14 on: July 08, 2014, 04:22:38 PM »
Quote from: procricket B3 on July 08, 2014, 03:50:50 PM
I would rather have a good bat  :D

I'm with you on that Dave!!
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