Ok here is my gear for the coming Aussie season That starts in October.
Bats: B3 2 stripe DB2, B3 Tonto Butterfly. Also pictured is a SS Master 2000, that im hoping will go towards my fees once knocked in, faced and edge taped.
Pads: B3 and Aero P2 Strippers
Gloves: B3 and a couple of others for training
Helmet: Ayrtek Rawtek
Bag: Slazenger and B3 Duffle on the way.
Mallet: LV , my source of income to pay for all the new kit. Knockins, refurbs, repairs and cleanups fund the upgrades.
Yes there are no immaculate G1+++ bats, but i can only afford to upgrade one piece at a time and I have to keep it in perspective with my mediocre ability at 44. I purchased nearly 10 plus bats in the past 12 months, which i sold at cost mostly to team mates.
This Season I have heeded others advice and decided this season to refine it to 1-2 bats and channel the rest of the funds into a bit of batting coaching.
I'm so happy with my full profile B3 bats and kit. These bats have reignited my hunger for runs and I'm hoping i can prove my worth as i move to my local club after 25 years at the former local club. That Ayrtek is so comfortable.
Yep even after 270+ two day games i still enjoy that walk to the middle with only my wits and ability to decide how the day will go. That one great day with the bat keeps me coming back for more and ill play until the body says no more.
Cricket is a great game. Love the respect most teams give a good performance, love the history and the culture. Its a hard game for most that takes practice. Love the celebration of victory and the achievement of a team playing well with success. But most of all i love kit.
Old grips on the B3s pictured here. Switched to Gm Ripples above now.