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[shax12]

As season is approaching in few months looking to get a new cricket bat.
Been looking online and have made my mind up on getting either a CA top end bat or a H4L top end bat. Been really impressed by the reviews and video reviews of these two bats. But struggling to make my mind up which out of the two to go for.
Have used CA in past so know how they are but never used H4L. Is the balance, pick up, ping and performance as good as.

Any suggestions?

[wilkie113]

Had both, both amazing bats, but H4L are a street ahead for me.

Had several and can't get enough.

[TBONTB]

I have not used a H4L but have only heard good things. But from a more practical and fulfilling purchase, going with h4l you can specify weight, handle etc in a way you cannot with off the shelf! #nobrainer!

[JB]

I've not had a CA but I'd crawl over most brands to get to a H4L. Great bats, quite a few in my club now

[SOULMAN1012]

H4L every day of the week and twice on Sundays

[simonmay5]

Hell 4 leather wins for me Matt makes a top bat that's for sure

[Slackie]

Everyone shouts about H4L can't be for no reason, just from what i've seen H4L are far more consistent than CA!

[Maverick79]

Another for H4L. Had a number of them now and currently have a G1 and two Pro's all of which are top notch. Never heard of anyone having a bad one

[WalkingWicket37]

Shouldn't we do this the proper forum way?

Get the CA, use it for a few weeks, sell it at a loss then buy a H4L haha 

[Vitas Cricket]

http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=33330.0

Why take the risk? The amount of questionable CA's that are left at our shop to be knocked in or 'fixed' despite being brand new (dodgy handles/binding) astounds me. I see the odd belter don't get me wrong, but I'm yet to see a bad H4L.

Yes the CA's look good grain wise but they are never the weight declared and are often shorter blade too.

[jwebber86]

i would say this has been summed up pretty.

i would go for h4l also. haven't knocked mine it yet but looks lovely

[Cedrictoad]

I have both and the H4L wins hands down.

[tushar sehgal]

I have had amazing CA bats and amazing H4L bats. Difference is the response of a H4L bat, if you like how pingy ca   are then you will love H4L bats...they are some of the best

[InternalTraining]

CA for me and it is still my top bat out of all my bats. No H4L yet.

[shax12]

Thanks guys for your help and advice.

I have used CA previously so know how they are.
But never came across a H4L bat but hearing everyone so far saying H4L I am tempted to get a H4L I think.
I just want bat with good balance and pick up. And one that's pings brilliantly and has big sweetspot.
The CA I used of my mate last season had a really light pick up and the ping on it was just amazing.