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cricketrob

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Re: Which Bat 2016
« Reply #30 on: December 31, 2015, 02:09:38 PM »

Quote from: KarlPennington on December 31, 2015, 01:28:47 PM
Ok, so it looks as though it's coming to a shootout between a H4L and the Bradbury I have sourced. Now the Bradbury is £298 reduced from £440 (last season range I assume, discounted to clear) but it's their top grade willow. For me to get top grade willow on a H4L would cost me £375, their next grade down is £295. Yet from what everyone on here has said H4L grade1 willow is probably as good as anybody else's top Grade stuff.

So let me ask this about H4L they are a custom bat manufacturer, do they only custom make their 'custom' range or do they custom make the Warbird, Hattori, Devil etc??

I know all bats are handmade but do you have to pay more for it to be custom made, or is that just if you visit the factory???
having used both I would definitely go with h4l, their shapes cover pretty much everything you could want, you can't go wrong


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Re: Which Bat 2016
« Reply #31 on: December 31, 2015, 02:10:48 PM »
By custom do you mean tweak the standard profiles or make your own profile completely? Vitas are selling the Pro grade H4L bats for £325 not £375?
« Last Edit: December 31, 2015, 02:12:46 PM by JB »
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Re: Which Bat 2016
« Reply #32 on: December 31, 2015, 02:29:47 PM »
For me it's got to be h4l I own 8 with two more on the way they are seriously good bats Matt gets the best out of every cleft and his pressing is top notch just ask jb Hosk Chad will all agree we all have serious collection off bats and out of all my bats h4l stick out every time you use one and Matt is a decent guy who will go out off his way to help
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Re: Which Bat 2016
« Reply #33 on: December 31, 2015, 02:49:01 PM »
I had a poor customer service experience with H4L. Never bought one because of it. Different people, different opinions I guess.
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Re: Which Bat 2016
« Reply #34 on: December 31, 2015, 02:49:25 PM »
I agree with Simon 100%, waiting on Custom no2 and I may yet add a warbird Pro! The people at H4L are excellent, as Simon says will go out of their way to help. I asked Jake if it would be possible to get a pair of their Sausage finger gloves with pittards, he spoke to Matt and they are sorting a pair out on their next order in Feb. To me you can't get any better than that!
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Re: Which Bat 2016
« Reply #35 on: December 31, 2015, 03:01:16 PM »
I have a H4L NV and I have to say it is absolutely fantastic. I also have an Affinity Carbine. There is nothing between them performance wise. The carbine has no concaving, the NV has minimal concaving. The handle on the NV for me feels more comfortable as it is slightly thinner (I have small hands and use youth size gloves).
The customer service I experienced from H4L when I had the NV re-handled was excellent and their workmanship top drawer. Personally I believe all of the top makers  (aldred, red ink, h4l, RK, b3.....) do excellent work so whatever choice you make you should end up with a good bat.
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Re: Which Bat 2016
« Reply #36 on: December 31, 2015, 06:09:52 PM »
Quote from: KarlPennington on December 31, 2015, 01:28:47 PM
So let me ask this about H4L they are a custom bat manufacturer, do they only custom make their 'custom' range or do they custom make the Warbird, Hattori, Devil etc??

I know all bats are handmade but do you have to pay more for it to be custom made, or is that just if you visit the factory???


I had discussed this with H4L folks once. Custom bat means completely customized to your needs. You can change everything - profile, handle, weight etc. If you are planning to go the custom route then you can very well ask them to take a H4L model of your choice like warbird and customize that design to suit your needs. Shoot an email or PM to H4L folks. I am sure they can sort out things for you.

Please check this link : http://www.h4l.co.uk/collections/cricket-bats-online/products/h4l-custom-cricket-bat?variant=10399703041

On a different note, Jake @ Vitas cricket also offers a custom grade 1 hunts county bat for less than 200 GBP. Chat with him as well. H4L G1 is top notch but hunts county custom g1 from Jake is more value for money.
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Re: Which Bat 2016
« Reply #37 on: December 31, 2015, 06:48:16 PM »
Hi Karl,

If you wanted any tweaks to the bat done we can arrange this for free - no extra cost. For example, we've done fuller profiles or SSH or thicker handles etc etc. So as long as no dramatic changes, it will be free. 

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Re: Which Bat 2016
« Reply #38 on: December 31, 2015, 07:42:41 PM »
Yes we have arranged various reasonable changes to any H4L bat, this is not a problem and most requests are accommodated

If you want something completely bespoke then a custom is for you, and we offer these at £375

Please email jake@vitascricket.co.uk to discuss further
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Re: Which Bat 2016
« Reply #39 on: December 31, 2015, 08:07:18 PM »
Rather surprised no ones mentioned  an handmade bat from Red Ink.
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Re: Which Bat 2016
« Reply #40 on: December 31, 2015, 08:17:24 PM »

Quote from: Seniorplayer on December 31, 2015, 08:07:18 PM
Rather surprised no ones mentioned  an handmade bat from Red Ink.

Mentioned Red Ink in my post along with all other sponsors who could make him custom bat :)


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Re: Which Bat 2016
« Reply #41 on: December 31, 2015, 09:02:37 PM »
Quote from: Seniorplayer on December 31, 2015, 08:07:18 PM
Rather surprised no ones mentioned  an handmade bat from Red Ink.

Yeah? I mentioned red ink too
You not read previous posts??
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Re: Which Bat 2016
« Reply #42 on: December 31, 2015, 09:10:46 PM »
Quote from: Seniorplayer on December 31, 2015, 08:07:18 PM
Rather surprised no ones mentioned  an handmade bat from Red Ink.


I'm not surprised you replied without actually reading the thread.
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Re: Which Bat 2016
« Reply #43 on: December 31, 2015, 09:12:43 PM »
Yes all the custom bats have been mentioned and I've visited all their websites. I was like a kid in a candy store... I had to narrow down my search and on this thread at least H4L has been the most hotly tipped... But I've just promised my girlfriend I won't talk or think about cricket bats until next year :D
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Re: Which Bat 2016
« Reply #44 on: December 31, 2015, 09:32:54 PM »
Quote from: KarlPennington on December 31, 2015, 09:12:43 PM
Yes all the custom bats have been mentioned and I've visited all their websites. I was like a kid in a candy store... I had to narrow down my search and on this thread at least H4L has been the most hotly tipped... But I've just promised my girlfriend I won't talk or think about cricket bats until next year :D

Haha. We have all made such promises before. Only a few hours more and you will be free again  ;)
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