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[19reading87]

As the end of another summer approaches (seriously where have the last few months gone?!) it's time to see what people have their hearts set on for next season....

I'll be the first to put my hands up and say I very rarely need equipment and ultimately only ever buy because I "feel like it"

For me on the list is:-

Boots - used spiked trainers this season again. Love them but looking at getting a proper pair of boots again

Gloves - I normally get though 2 pairs in a season so the plan is to find some decent gloves in the sales. I love gloves but spending mega bucks on some for me to ruin might be pointless. I am a massive fan of pittard palms

Pads - I don't need any, however with my addiction, I pretty sure 1 pair will be purchased along the way!!

Bat - My trusty Rob Pack is being put to sleep this winter after 4 seasons use of nets and 2/3 games a week! 4000 ish runs later it's been a great servant! However getting a new stick is going to be an exciting process! I for one, LOVE knocking in my bats! Look after your bat and your bat will look after you!

Helmet - I happy with my older masuri. Something special will have to come along for me to change my view on that.

Thigh pads - After much chopping and changing, I finally feel I've found something that works for me so I won't be looking at purchasing!

Sales.... Come at me!!!

[Buzz]

Hoping for a new duffle bag - either the GM one or the New Balance one (really hoping NB do a Black and Orange one or a Blue and yellow one rather than the red "woodworm" one!). I will also be in the market for some new playing trousers.

May go for some new gloves too, that depends on the new model of GM OLE though... the new range is due for promotion in September.

Just filled my boots with new boots in the sales which has been great my other stuff is all good... I need to spend more time improving my fitness and practising rather than buying kit.

[Akewstick]

I want a b3 bat for as cheap as possible, hopefully there's some butterfly going around January when I've got the cash. I wanted the 1271 shape but then there's the trott one, but now I'm thinking I might go for the bespoke option and see if they can copy my old H4L Hattori but fill it out from a 2lb 9 to a 2lb 13. I also want some high end pads, which will be bought from any website that's got a big discount on some. I very much like GN prestige though. Happy with helmet, gloves and boots and I've stopped caring about thigh pads, don't get hit that much there and a few bruises doesn't spoil my day.

My biggest cricket related expenditure will be weights, a barbell and a squat rack and 8 or 12 coaching sessions before the start of the season if all goes to plan, come next april I'll have a few pounds more muscle, with a better technique, swinging a big 2'13 bottom-heavy bat.

[smilley792]

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I'm gonna send my stretton a back to George for a refurb and an update.


I'm gonna ask Marcus at affinity if he can get some of the red/black pads he had made for sulieman ben done for me but with a white front instead of black.

Also a set of his gloves.

I'd like a twin bar masuri. But burgundy cloth and black ring and grill.

And I'm gonna get some new balance all burgundy trainers and have them spiked up.


Only bat I'll add is dependant on what GM release for next season. Always like a GM pre order.



Maybe a new club too.

[Cover_Drive]

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[tommo256]

Probably add a couple of pairs of gloves, likely to be the new B&S ones! and some spiked trainers

[trypewriter]

Nothing! My stash is hardly used! 

[Cover_Drive]

Oh and black GM pads if I can be lucky enough to get them

Don't want anything else as I have plenty!!

[petehosk]

I have sold many, many bats this season to team mates, opposition team players and others! Probably sold 40, so collection is down to around 80 or so?
So as I have streamlined my bat collection, I am not really aiming to increase the collection again - with the exception of one bat that I have already agreed on and am getting next month! Bat is in the sale section but will confirm and do pictures once it is with me in September! 
Trousers and tops are plentiful - as long as the sponsors don't change too soon!!
No batting pads, helmets, shoes, grips or other bits are required as I have too much already. 
The only other kit (apart from the exciting addition to the bat collection) are a couple of pairs of batting gloves.

[uknsaunders]

A stand up wheelie bag for our cramped changing rooms. Possibly a new bat if the right one comes along.

[SwingAndMiss]

Gloves and bag, nothing exciting. Hopefully a few decent ebay bargains to add to the vintage collection (gn ultimate, slaz v500 would be nice additions). Main thing is have a decent rehab after back surgery

[Alvaro]

As usual, the idea is to buy nothing.

As usual, this is unlikely.

[RoCo Da Pixie]

Probably some new whites for next year. Might look into new pads & Gloves. However good sausage finger gloves with pittards are hard to find.

[liscon12]

Gonna send my 808 Hero to GM to get re-stickered with the Aura ones and get a spruce up. As for gear I don't see myself getting anything new apart from the regulars such as new trousers and socks. I think my money will be better spent getting some coaching done but not sure where the closest place to Cumbria is for coaching.

[No.4]

I'm already planning a shopping spree at B3 in the new year with a few team mates. Bat, pads and gloves are all on the list.

I also want a new bag. I'm thinking of going old school and getting a coffin.