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[sshah]

Hey guys, I'm new on this website, quite like it from what I've been reading across various posts.

I play cricket in England and I am looking to get a G1+ bat before the start of indoor nets around January in 2016.

I've been looking at some particular bats online and want to know your general opinions about them and if any of you have had them personally or seen others use them.


The bats I'm interested in so far are:

Kookaburra Verve Players 2015 Model (I've personally had lot of kookaburra bats over the years so I prefer bats that are wider in terms of shape but I'm open to try new bats and with english conditions slow low wickets I prefer a low or mid-low middle which this Verve has)

Salix SLX Players Bat 2015 (I have been reading Salix bats are generally really good in terms of performance and pick up. I really want a bat that will perform extremely well)

Spartan CG Authority Bat 2015 (I like the full profile of this bat which is it's in my list but not sure about pick up and performance)

Gray Nicolls Oblivion e41 Test 2015 (I generally like gray nicolls but I do not like the concaving on this particular model but because of the price, mid-low middle and quality of willow I'm thinking about it)


Other possible G1 choices:

Salix PRAESTANTIA Grade One 2015 Bat (Low middle)

Kookaburra Cadejo 1100 2015 Bat (Big bat but bit heavy pick up wise which I'm not used to but not a big issue)


These are just some of the bats I'm looking at so if you guys have any opinions and experiences of any of these bats please let me know. Thanks 

[WalkingWicket37]

I bought a repaired Oblivion E41 LE from here and it feel lovely tapping it up.
Pickup is nice, and performance seems as good as any bat (full or concaved) that I've used

[ItsJustCricket]

We have a CG Authority bat in stock now, and it's on End of Season sale price, so pretty good value! http://www.itsjustcricket.co.uk/cricket-bats-c17/senior-cricket-bats-c18/spartan-cg-authority-cricket-bat-p1296

It goes like a train off the mallet and has appeared in a previous "Top 5 Bats in our Store" video of mine.  How it hasn't sold yet I've no idea!!

But we could handpick any of the other bats you mention too, and are going to Salix on Thursday...

[liscon12]

A forum member is selling a GN E41 on Gumtree, maybe worth a chat, he's called @Andythomo21

https://www.gumtree.com/p/cricket/-redundancy-forces-sale-quality-cricket-gear-must-go-new-used-gn-gm-kippax-bradbury-b-s-etc/1137621512

[Northern monkey]

Well worth a trip to some of the shops on here
I've been to Uzi , vitas and ijc and all have a cracking choice of bats

[springbok45]

Speak to John at Red Ink, then you can get exactly what you want shape wise and the quality is fantastic.

Nick

[Uzi Sports]

We have most of the bats you mentioned in stock , all hand picked . If you need more info plz email us

[Seniorplayer]

Speak to John at Red Ink, then you can get exactly what you want shape wise and the quality is fantastic.

Nick

Reading your post I also think you should go to Red ink  also John as asale on and as a forum memberyou may get a  further discount

[Chad]

I would actually recommend a H4L Warbird Pro! Having used a G2 last night, it went like an absolute rocket and was immaculately balanced. I think IJC and Vitas sell these, and both (And a large portion of the forum) can vouch for their quality!

[Red Ink Cricket]

Reading your post I also think you should go to Red ink  also John as asale on and as a forum memberyou may get a  further discount

Thanks for the endorsement guys. Yes we can make something to specs. U.K. Postage is free atm as well as receiving a forum discount it makes it a great deal. Drop me a pm if you want to discuss

[Turn Of Pace]

You won't go wrong with either of the Salix bats that you've picked. I've used a few Salix bats in the past and I'm always impressed by their quality.

[Sitonit]

Sometimes the make and model really doesn't matter.

What matters is what feels good in your hands.

A $50 bat may feel better than a $500. So you need to pickup the bat and see how it feels rather than falling for marketting gimmicks like "Pro" - G1 +++ , warrior, blade,  Reserve Edition etc

[Gurujames]

I had an older Salix Praestantia G1. tHat was a beautiful bat and performed brilliantly. I have found the newer Salix bats to have quite a large bow which some people, including me, don't like. hOwever, of the 4 options listed I would go for a Salix over the others without a shadow of doubt.
yOu could consider a Hell 4 leather, Mine performs superbly and from what I've heard so do other people's.

[03jaworf]

Speak to John at Red Ink, then you can get exactly what you want shape wise and the quality is fantastic.

Nick

seconded!

[Jaffa]

A lot of very good options have been mentioned, but if it was my money I'd get in touch with Jake @Vitas Cricket .

He can sort you out with a custom G1 which includes a factory visit which is outstanding value for money. If you feel you need a G1+ he can also sort you out with one when they are available. These are the pro/crown/oversized clefts which are highly prized. I know how good they are because I have two.

What you pay for is the custom bat and custom service. No extra is charged for hype because there isn't any.