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tanrichguy

New Hellfire-my first cricket bat ever!
« on: August 05, 2014, 06:56:02 PM »
Howdy folks.

Growing up in Canada and now living in the US I was aware of cricket but was just bitten by the bug recently. I decided that I need to play this game.

That said, I went in search of a bat. Ended up contacting Paul at IJC and I am so glad that I did. He was excellent to deal with. Very courteous, offered me advice, and delivered on his promises. He has made a customer for life.

I selected the H4L Hellfire for a number of reasons a few being it's handmade by a small, family business that has a very good reputation and the hellfire seems to be a good all a round bat.

Anyway, this example is a grade 2 weighing 2.10. It has 7 grains that are fairly straight and several small blemishes on the face. I'm no expert by any means but I've been bouncing a ball on it and it seems quite responsive to me.

For a first bat I think it is very impressive. Some of you may not but I was not about to spend north of £300 to find out if cricket is for me.

Please let me know what you think.

I have found a club to play with and my first practice is this Friday. Sufficed to say I am very excited!

Cheers!

« Last Edit: August 05, 2014, 06:58:52 PM by tanrichguy »
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Re: New Hellfire-my first cricket bat ever!
« Reply #1 on: August 05, 2014, 07:00:37 PM »
Good luck with the bat and your Club.. a lot of us on here are big fans of H4L gear and Paul is a legend... wish i'd had one as my first bat.. probably would have saved me a lot of money over the years but then that's half the fun.... :D
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Re: New Hellfire-my first cricket bat ever!
« Reply #2 on: August 05, 2014, 07:19:12 PM »
Not a bad first stick at all mate, but there's an unwritten rule on here you must own multiple bats!  You'll soon get bitten by that bug too ;)
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Re: New Hellfire-my first cricket bat ever!
« Reply #3 on: August 05, 2014, 07:33:41 PM »
Thanks praguetaz! I also picked up the H4L split finger gloves. They are amazing!

Here is a closer view of the face
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Re: New Hellfire-my first cricket bat ever!
« Reply #4 on: August 05, 2014, 07:47:40 PM »
Good stuff fella! Once you've been bitten by the cricket bug, there's no cure!
Congrats on taking the time to source a highly rated boutique bat manufacturer, too.
That allows you official entry into the Cricket Kit Badger Club. There's no escaping that, either!

Above all, have fun, and I hope you bond with your new blade and form a very profitable partnership.   :D
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Re: New Hellfire-my first cricket bat ever!
« Reply #5 on: August 05, 2014, 07:53:19 PM »
Quote from: tanrichguy on August 05, 2014, 07:33:41 PM
Thanks praguetaz! I also picked up the H4L split finger gloves. They are amazing!

Here is a closer view of the face


I have the H4L NV gloves too... top quality!
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Re: New Hellfire-my first cricket bat ever!
« Reply #6 on: August 05, 2014, 08:01:44 PM »
Give it a really good knocking in. Matt's bat's need a good slapping before they give it up.

You'll never go back!

Good luck and well done. Supporting two young entrepreneurs, IJC and H4L.....
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Re: New Hellfire-my first cricket bat ever!
« Reply #7 on: August 05, 2014, 08:05:47 PM »
Glad to hear the bat is serving you well !
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Re: New Hellfire-my first cricket bat ever!
« Reply #8 on: August 05, 2014, 08:07:47 PM »

Quote from: fasteddie on August 05, 2014, 08:01:44 PM
Give it a really good knocking in. Matt's bat's need a good slapping before they give it up.

You'll never go back!

Good luck and well done. Supporting two young entrepreneurs, IJC and H4L.....

I had Paul knock it in and apply a scuff sheet for me before he sent it on so it should be ready to hit the nets. If I could find a facility that had nets that is...
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Re: New Hellfire-my first cricket bat ever!
« Reply #9 on: August 05, 2014, 08:08:43 PM »
Paul knows how to knock a bat in. Good choice.
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Re: New Hellfire-my first cricket bat ever!
« Reply #10 on: August 05, 2014, 08:17:47 PM »
Great looking bat, I have an H4L Hattori in my collection. Need to add more side pictures of the profile :)

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Re: New Hellfire-my first cricket bat ever!
« Reply #11 on: August 05, 2014, 08:19:21 PM »

Quote from: hell4leather cricket on August 05, 2014, 08:05:47 PM
Glad to hear the bat is serving you well !

Thank you! I have to commend you on a quality piece of gear. The bat and gloves are stunning to me.
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Re: New Hellfire-my first cricket bat ever!
« Reply #12 on: August 05, 2014, 09:41:42 PM »

Quote from: mp07 on August 05, 2014, 08:17:47 PM
Great looking bat, I have an H4L Hattori in my collection. Need to add more side pictures of the profile :)


Ask and you shall receive! I haven't measured it up yet so not sure of the dimensions...
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Re: New Hellfire-my first cricket bat ever!
« Reply #13 on: August 05, 2014, 09:45:55 PM »
While I have everyone's attention...

I have been doing quite a bit of research in terms of watching instructional videos and reading articles and such. Would anyone like to offer their opinion on a video, or book, that would be beneficial for the first time player? I am looking for advice on batting: grip, stance, different shots, etc.
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« Reply #14 on: August 05, 2014, 10:20:48 PM »
Some of its a bit long winded but the book bob woolmer art and science of cricket is pretty good.
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