Topic: Advice please (Read 3270 times)

Jacobmcc123 · « **on:** August 21, 2015, 05:25:43 PM »

Hi guys, I'm really taking time into researching bats as I've had a couple of duds recently and really want to find that one bat that will serve me well for the next couple of years.
I was considering getting an Aldred Silver sovereign with a butterfly stain and also one in players grade. Anyone have an opinion on these bats and also should I get one in Spectre or just get two sovereign's?
Also any other recommendations would be appreciated if you like any other brand.

Ams4287 · « **Reply #1 on:** August 21, 2015, 05:31:19 PM »

Quote from: Jacobmcc123 on August 21, 2015, 05:25:43 PM

Hi guys, I'm really taking time into researching bats as I've had a couple of duds recently and really want to find that one bat that will serve me well for the next couple of years.
I was considering getting an Aldred Silver sovereign with a butterfly stain and also one in players grade. Anyone have an opinion on these bats and also should I get one in Spectre or just get two sovereign's?
Also any other recommendations would be appreciated if you like any other brand.

Where are you based mate?

I'd say pick up the phone and give Paul (Aldred) a call, book a appointment, head to the workshop and talk it over. He'll have other customers bat in progress of all the shapes for you to wave around.

If your wanting a butterfly to save your matchbat (so nets and stuff) get the same shape / weight. If your like the rest of us get different profiles and probably move it on after 6 games

In all serious Paul made me a gold sovereign and I went down to have it shaped, good couple of hours and really worth it.

Jacobmcc123 · « **Reply #2 on:** August 21, 2015, 05:37:23 PM »

Based in Wigan but it would be worth the trip down to get the full experience. They look like guns but don't know if they actually perform.

edge · « **Reply #3 on:** August 21, 2015, 05:41:55 PM »

As above, if you're getting one for nets/rain/etc I'd get a matching pair. I have a Gold Sovereign also, been really impressed by it. Definitely performs, I can tell you that!

Ams4287 · « **Reply #4 on:** August 21, 2015, 05:42:45 PM »

Quote from: Jacobmcc123 on August 21, 2015, 05:37:23 PM

Based in Wigan but it would be worth the trip down to get the full experience. They look like guns but don't know if they actually perform.

Not that bad then mate as he's about 15 minutes off J28 of the M1. The one I had was a really nice bat and I recommend Paul to a team mate who has a spectre. At the end of the day you can pick what you want from his selection of handled clefts (so you can decide how they tap up plus aesthetics etc).

Jacobmcc123 · « **Reply #5 on:** August 21, 2015, 05:43:46 PM »

I was thinking of getting a Spectre players for my senior games where it bounces more and a butterfly silver for juniors, think I might just get a matching pair, think that's the best move.

Jacobmcc123 · « **Reply #6 on:** August 21, 2015, 05:44:18 PM »

Quote from: Ams4287 on August 21, 2015, 05:42:45 PM

Not that bad then mate as he's about 15 minutes off J28 of the M1. The one I had was a really nice bat and I recommend Paul to a team mate who has a spectre. At the end of the day you can pick what you want from his selection of handled clefts (so you can decide how they tap up plus aesthetics etc).

Thanks really helpful advice!

JB · « **Reply #7 on:** August 21, 2015, 05:59:48 PM »

Lukeys in Preston isn't too far away from you. I'm working in Leigh at the moment and called in a couple of weeks ago on the way home. Couldn't really resist getting one of his own brand bats

It's got 15 straight grains and the pick up and performance is really good, cost �225. He had some lovely kudos' in too.

I'll see if I've got any photos on my phone

Jacobmcc123 · « **Reply #8 on:** August 21, 2015, 06:03:01 PM »

Quote from: JB on August 21, 2015, 05:59:48 PM

Lukeys in Preston isn't too far away from you. I'm working in Leigh at the moment and called in a couple of weeks ago on the way home. Couldn't really resist getting one of his own brand bats

It's got 15 straight grains and the pick up and performance is really good, cost �225. He had some lovely kudos' in too.

I'll see if I've got any photos on my phone

Couple of people at my school (kirkham) have his bats, look good some of them.

edge · « **Reply #9 on:** August 21, 2015, 06:04:15 PM »

Quote from: Jacobmcc123 on August 21, 2015, 05:43:46 PM

I was thinking of getting a Spectre players for my senior games where it bounces more and a butterfly silver for juniors, think I might just get a matching pair, think that's the best move.

Definitely go for a matching pair then, there's been plenty of evidence now that where you hit the ball is dependent on you as a batsman rather than the pitches - you adjust your shots to still hit the ball in the same places (which isn't a massive surprise when you think about it!) Middle coverage higher up the bat is good on the sovereign shapes anyway so you won't need to worry about timing it higher up on a silver.

Jacobmcc123 · « **Reply #10 on:** August 21, 2015, 06:10:03 PM »

Quote from: edge on August 21, 2015, 06:04:15 PM

Definitely go for a matching pair then, there's been plenty of evidence now that where you hit the ball is dependent on you as a batsman rather than the pitches - you adjust your shots to still hit the ball in the same places (which isn't a massive surprise when you think about it!) Middle coverage higher up the bat is good on the sovereign shapes anyway so you won't need to worry about timing it higher up on a silver.

This is really helpful information, thank you so much buddy!

Seniorplayer · « **Reply #11 on:** August 21, 2015, 07:02:50 PM »

There's been some lovely Red Ink bats on here recently and John is a Sponser of this forum so you may get a discount.

JB · « **Reply #12 on:** August 21, 2015, 07:09:07 PM »

Red ink bats are very good!!

freddy · « **Reply #13 on:** September 30, 2015, 08:30:04 AM »

Puma,Ca,Sf,Larson,,,they all are good ones but you have to maintain your bat by oiling so it has enough moisture so it doesn't break and performs well

Stuey · « **Reply #14 on:** September 30, 2015, 08:57:03 AM »

Quote from: JB on August 21, 2015, 07:09:07 PM

Red ink bats are very good!!

Agreed, John made me a lovely F18 replica G2 last season.

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