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[The Palmist]

John @Red Ink Cricket made me a great custom SSH. Pretty much the same size as a harrow but at the weight i wanted. I'm about 5'7 and although i'm not the best bat int he world its definitely made a noticeable difference. Obviously one of Johns bats would have  been great no matter what size but getting the right size just felt right in my stance.

I'm on the look out for a Harrow at the right price but most of them are just too light.

sounds  good I have  sent him a message

[FattusCattus]

How are things in the shire?

It's raining up here.

[Red Ink Cricket]

I will check what I have over the weekend and let you know.

Mr Fattus. Yours is pretty much done. Binding is done and will sticker up and grip over the weekend. It's definitely got a bit of a booty on it! Hope you like curves in the right place!

[FattusCattus]

Send me a finished pic and I'll post it on here for all the nerds to salivate over!

[golders]

Kookaburra small mens are worth considering. Junior prices but full width,shorter handle and blade but only slightly.more like a super short handle.Asad at Uzi sports has some nice ones and I'm sure vitas could pick one out for you.

[VKS]

You should also consider one of the GM bats in Academy size. Certainly would be better for you, than using a Harrow.

[InternalTraining]

If looking for off-the-shelf bats, check out CA bats as they are half-inch shorter than normal SH bats.

[EaglesCC]

I can't help but think going for a shorter bat may affect your game in other ways.

Would you not have to adjust your stance so you don't crouch/ put pressure on your back. Or adjust your grip to be higher up the bat.

Just a thought.

[The Palmist]

I can't help but think going for a shorter bat may affect your game in other ways.

Would you not have to adjust your stance so you don't crouch/ put pressure on your back. Or adjust your grip to be higher up the bat.

Just a thought.

valid points mate
I have  ordered a harrow to try anyway. Academy GM are out of my budget.

[beaver5]

I'm 5' 4" and currently using a H4L NV harrow which weights 2.9 and it's going great. I've got 2 1/2 grips on as I like chunky handles. The handle is shorter, but there is almost no noticeable difference between that and my SH bat. It's all psychological with regards the width and mates have borrowed it without realising it's a harrow. Before I had a Newbery Uzi with has a shorter blade than a harrow with a longer handle. It weighed 2.12 and was one of the best bats I ever used. So if you get the weight right for you it shouldn't make any difference in performance and will save you a stack of money also.

[Cedrictoad]

Hi Guys,
I am considering  a harrow bat this year. I am 5'8.5" tall and have typically  used SH. Any one uses harrow in senior cricket  and noticed much  difference  to adult  size bats. Reason for using harrow are mainly  the lighter options. Any thing else I should know please share.

thanks

Go for the harrow... if a bloke 6.2 foot can use a SH easily then surely someone 5.8 foot can use a harrow.  I am 5.7 foot and a heavy harrow is perfect for me.  The hardest thing is finding one on the 'heavier' weight range... they are all 2.5lb etc.

Harrows are so much cheaper you can get a G1 spec bat for the price of the entry level model in SH.

I have a GM Argon 808 in Academy size (which is SH length with a SSH and harrow width) and find that the extra 0.5 inch of blade is a waste of wood... I would rather have it in the middle than the extra shoulders (which is essentially the difference... and I haven't scored many runs with the shoulders of my bat recently).  Stick with the harrow.

[WalkingWicket37]

@Cedrictoad I saw 4 runs scored off the shoulder of a bat last year. It was a quick bowler with the new nut on a lively deck. One popped off a length and just happened to hit the shoulder of the bat on the way through. It has hit the sight screen (1 bounce) before the keeper moved.
I can't recall seeing it on any other occasion in the 9 seasons I've been playing.

[Cedrictoad]

@WalkingWicket37 glad I wasn't facing up to that

I suspect more people would be caught off the shoulder than score runs off the shoulder... bring back the Newbery Excalibur I say!

http://www.cricketstoreonline.com/blog/strange-cricket-bats-part-4-the-excalibur-made-by-newbery/