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[Cin88]

So i've finally decided to face the music and opt for a bat that's more fitting of my 5'6 height after 6 years of stubborn use of short handle bats that are just that little bit too big for me. Has anyone got any recommendations as far as harrow sized bats go? I have a Kookaburra Kahuna at the moment (new this year, already damaged it in the nets on its first proper use, to my annoyance), i'm trying to develop a more all round batting style in terms of front and back foot shots, i'm not sure whether to go for the junior version of the Kahuna, give my former captain a call and order from his new company or shop around a bit more.

[Red Ink Cricket]

We can make one to your specs. Drop me a pm if you're interested

[tom line]

I'd definitely use a custom like one from john at red ink so you can have a proper weight and decent specs with a full width face.

[Boondougal]

Have to agree re getting one made. John made me one, overall an inch shorter, 2/3rds from the handle the rest from the blade. The benefit of course is that extra wood can go to where you need it. A Harrow is not a bad option but if you want anything over 2lb 5/6 then you start to struggle to find them.

[Cin88]

2lb 7 is my current bat's weight, I have seen harrows at 2lb 7 but that probably includes things like the grip and scuff sheets. I prefer light bats, although i'll go for a heavier weight if the pickup and balance are good enough. The problem i've got at the moment is that i'm beyond skint (unemployed soon to be graduate problems) so I can't afford to have a bat made for me :/

[Boondougal]

Loads of Harrow options on the bay of e. You could get a bargain.

[TangoWhiskey]

Without wanting to be insulting to you or veer too wildly off topic, I once played a game for my Uni against an oppo who was a 'little person'. He used a size 4 bat if I recall correctly. He wore no lid though.

[Red Ink Cricket]

2lb 7 is my current bat's weight, I have seen harrows at 2lb 7 but that probably includes things like the grip and scuff sheets. I prefer light bats, although i'll go for a heavier weight if the pickup and balance are good enough. The problem i've got at the moment is that i'm beyond skint (unemployed soon to be graduate problems) so I can't afford to have a bat made for me :/

I have a couple of lower grade bats with minor faults which will be for sale once I've finished them. They are custom ssh style so will be very similar in size to a Harrow but full width. Will be a bargain due to the faults so may be worth looking at them as an option

[Cin88]

Without wanting to be insulting to you or veer too wildly off topic, I once played a game for my Uni against an oppo who was a 'little person'. He used a size 4 bat if I recall correctly. He wore no lid though.

It'll take more than that to insult me It actually took some defying of medical science to get to the 5 foot 6 that I am, they said i'd never be taller than 4 foot 11 (ish). I've never actually used a junior bat against a proper ball, I didn't really start playing properly until I was 14 so I went straight for a short handle expecting to grow into it.

I'll probably take a look at Red Ink's lower grade bats if i'm still shopping by the time they're done.

[TangoWhiskey]

He was a genuine 'little person' though, he was only a couple of inches clear of the stumps!

[Cin88]

Well fair play to him, if you're good enough then I suppose it doesn't really matter what size you are. I bet he had one hell of a hook/pull shot.

[Bat Wizard]

You may opt for Academy size, that size is bigger than harrow and smaller than full size men's.
For your kind of height that would be the most useful size.

[addidasf55]

It'll take more than that to insult me It actually took some defying of medical science to get to the 5 foot 6 that I am, they said i'd never be taller than 4 foot 11 (ish). I've never actually used a junior bat against a proper ball, I didn't really start playing properly until I was 14 so I went straight for a short handle expecting to grow into it.

I'll probably take a look at Red Ink's lower grade bats if i'm still shopping by the time they're done.

Is your name Lionel Messi? 

[Cin88]

If only, I wouldn't mind getting paid what he does though. I could get countless new bats every week on his wages.

[Seniorplayer]

At your hieght you are okay to use an harrow but you need to think about the weight if you looking for around the same as your existing bat why not reduce your existing bat width by a 1/4 of an inch.