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SpiderDan

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Trying to figure out which GM to get
« on: April 10, 2015, 01:33:23 AM »
Hi everyone,

I'm in the market for a new bat and this years GM's have caught my eye but i cant decide which one i'd like.

Could anyone recommend me one based on shape, pick up etc.

Thanks!
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Re: Trying to figure out which GM to get
« Reply #1 on: April 10, 2015, 03:25:06 AM »
Do you want a bat with a high,mid,or low middle bat?
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Re: Trying to figure out which GM to get
« Reply #2 on: April 10, 2015, 05:28:41 AM »
Depends on a lot of things.

1. What is your batting position?
2. What format of the game you usually play.
3. What is your best area for scoring or your strong shots?
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Re: Trying to figure out which GM to get
« Reply #3 on: April 10, 2015, 06:34:12 AM »
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Re: Trying to figure out which GM to get
« Reply #4 on: April 10, 2015, 06:43:10 AM »
Quote from: darkh on April 10, 2015, 05:28:41 AM
Depends on a lot of things.

1. What is your batting position?
2. What format of the game you usually play.
3. What is your best area for scoring or your strong shots?
Exactly
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Re: Trying to figure out which GM to get
« Reply #5 on: April 10, 2015, 06:46:08 AM »
Quote from: JCass on April 10, 2015, 06:34:12 AM
http://www.gm-cricket.com/pages/bat-selector/  :)

I have found that this doesnt really work very well...High Middle = Icon, Low Middle = Aura
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Re: Trying to figure out which GM to get
« Reply #6 on: April 10, 2015, 07:57:41 AM »
Go for the 2015 Octane
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Re: Trying to figure out which GM to get
« Reply #7 on: April 10, 2015, 09:07:02 AM »
Ah GM, very similar to a clingy an ex lover of mine, not my first choice for the year but will be there in case I fancy a quick knock!

I used a Six6 (among others) last season and it was a lovely bat, nice long sweet spot and picked up well.

In this season's range the Icon would be my recommendation to anyone who I don't know how they play. I love the mogul and aura profiles too.

Are you mainly a front foot or a back foot player? What are your strong shots? It's hard to suggest a bat without some background info.

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Re: Trying to figure out which GM to get
« Reply #8 on: April 10, 2015, 10:03:47 AM »
Quote from: darkh on April 10, 2015, 05:28:41 AM
Depends on a lot of things.

1. What is your batting position?
2. What format of the game you usually play.
3. What is your best area for scoring or your strong shots?

My usual batting position is normally 5-7 but our batting order can be quite hit and miss at times. I batted at 6 last year for example and i wasnt in until the 23rd over. Then batted at 5 in the next one and was in by the 3rd.

I normally play in 40 over games but we have entered a T20 league for this season too.

I would say im probably best at driving along with playing the pull.

I would say im more of a front foot player overall. Going by the marks on my current bat most have shots come from a mid-low part of the bat.
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Re: Trying to figure out which GM to get
« Reply #9 on: April 10, 2015, 10:11:21 AM »
Use the bat selector, as recommended, but the Octane sounds like your best bet
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Re: Trying to figure out which GM to get
« Reply #10 on: April 10, 2015, 10:12:41 AM »
Quote from: Buzz on April 10, 2015, 10:11:21 AM
Use the bat selector, as recommended, but the Octane sounds like your best bet

Bet the bat selector suggests an Aura Octane  ;)


This definitely wasn't edited after I saw the post below!
« Last Edit: April 10, 2015, 10:38:58 AM by WalkingWicket37 »
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Re: Trying to figure out which GM to get
« Reply #11 on: April 10, 2015, 10:26:31 AM »
Quote from: Buzz on April 10, 2015, 10:11:21 AM
Use the bat selector, as recommended, but the Octane sounds like your best bet

Bat selector gave me the Octane. How does the Octane pick up?
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Re: Trying to figure out which GM to get
« Reply #12 on: April 10, 2015, 10:49:20 AM »
Dont know if GM Have improved their handles but the 2014 ones had a very thin handle = very poor pickup
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Re: Trying to figure out which GM to get
« Reply #13 on: April 10, 2015, 10:59:55 AM »
Waved a few Moguls around the other day and they seemed nice bats - your best bet is to go down to a retailer and see which one you prefer!
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Re: Trying to figure out which GM to get
« Reply #14 on: April 10, 2015, 11:24:38 AM »
Quote from: SpiderDan on April 10, 2015, 10:26:31 AM
Bat selector gave me the Octane. How does the Octane pick up?

Octane is a great shape. Low middle , full profile and big bats for the weight. Depends on what weight you play with . If you come low down the order 4/5 then octane is a good selection as you will need better pickup in case you are opening.
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