Topic: which cricket ball, dukes intertional or sg test match / sf test (Read 19356 times)

Cricketfan99 · « **on:** March 04, 2016, 04:30:42 AM »

im a bit confused as to which cricket balls to buy to use for my cricket bats. (just for net practice, i want the best)

1a) sg test ball from online stockist for 12 for �135 + 13 pp = 148 for 12 = �12.33 each for test match ball (guaranteed) for 80+ overs.
1b) sf test ball again from online stockist for same price as sg �135 for 12 at �12.33 each again for 80+ overs.
1c) not buying the readers test ball at �64.96 from what ever shop rrp �100
1d) not buying the dukes test and county ball either for �70 from morrant. rrp �90
2) readers Special County Imperial Crown �42.95 each from cricket direct. (prob not buying this either)
3) dukes international cricket ball �120 for 6 at lorimers sport rrp �40 each. (but if you buy 6 = �120, �20 each), maybe buy the one to test the quality out... 1 at �27 inc pp)

iv put the above in rank order as far as i understand so far. maybe I'm wrong. all the 1 a/b/c/d are of equal quality as they are all test match quality balls. all except sf used in test matches but sf said to be made same standard as the sg ball I'm advised.

I'm based in manchester and here in the lancashire leagues we use readers cricket balls, namely the sovereign special retailing at rrp ~ �35, but mostly its easy to find them online for e.g. ~�25-27. so it will be a jump up or two at least to the balls mentioned above.

also from my reading I understand that england, pakistan and west indies use the dukes test ball for their test and first class / county games.
india use the sg test balls
rest of countries use the kookaburra ball. i.e australia / new zealand / sa / sl / bangla / etc...

readers use to be used in england e.g. 10 + years ago, but since kookaburra bought readers (readers is now owned by them) readers is no longer used in test matches, as other wise kook would have a monopoly.

any wise thoughts would be very much appreciated.

Cover_Drive · « **Reply #1 on:** March 04, 2016, 04:41:41 AM »

Unfortunately there is no international cricket in Pakistan but domestic T20 has Kookaburra Turf while first class has Grays ball.

I have noticed a difference in SG Test red and white one. Both are harder than Kookaburra Turf, however, I am still amused how SG Test is used for Indian test/first class games. It seems like a harder ball, thinner leather, not very prominent seam and gets very soft after use. SG Test flies off the bat, making it so pingy!

England and West Indies use Dukes while India uses SG Test and rest use Kookaburra Turf.

Chad · « **Reply #2 on:** March 04, 2016, 08:30:37 AM »

The Tiflex balls are very high quality in my opinion, definitely the best ball I've ever used! Not sure what grade it was again, but I think it was the 2nd best one. I think the Tiflex Magna is a decent ball too, had some pink ones and no issues with them other than folk knicking them!

SteffanLangholz · « **Reply #3 on:** March 04, 2016, 08:52:58 AM »

Just received a bulk buy from Nathan at tiflex. Can't say more than they look the part.. And I've tried the sg from OLS, and didn't grow fond of them.

Tiflex has 3 grades, t20 (nets ball) 50 overs and the test version.

The magna, the Windsor and the test - which by Nathan's call should be able to challenge the mighty kookaburra turf. They even have a subcontinent style coming later this spring. I can give you Nathan's mail if you like.

SteffanLangholz · « **Reply #4 on:** March 04, 2016, 09:32:55 AM »

I believe I read that kookaburra sits on 85% of tests. And all odi / t-20?

ilanz_bess · « **Reply #5 on:** March 04, 2016, 10:49:33 AM »

Quote from: SteffanLangholz on March 04, 2016, 08:52:58 AM

Just received a bulk buy from Nathan at tiflex. Can't say more than they look the part.. And I've tried the sg from OLS, and didn't grow fond of them.

Tiflex has 3 grades, t20 (nets ball) 50 overs and the test version.

The magna, the Windsor and the test - which by Nathan's call should be able to challenge the mighty kookaburra turf. They even have a subcontinent style coming later this spring. I can give you Nathan's mail if you like.

Sorry to hijack the thread guys, but would you be willing to send me Nathan's email as well? Thanks...

Cublingtoncc · « **Reply #6 on:** March 04, 2016, 11:43:45 AM »

Me and a mate net down at choice willow in redbourne (outside hemel hempsted) and they have a test ball down there and got to sat bet ball we have used- ive used all the Cherwell league balls but we bought a box of these choice cricket balls for sunday league and they last a very long time and don't ware down as quick as other balls.

there still swinging for me after 35 overs

SteffanLangholz · « **Reply #7 on:** March 04, 2016, 12:04:30 PM »

What I need from a ball- list:
1: Good on the bat
2: holds its shape
3: retains ability to Polish up and thereby swing
4: water resistance
5: price

Cublingtoncc · « **Reply #8 on:** March 04, 2016, 12:08:49 PM »

Quote from: SteffanLangholz on March 04, 2016, 12:04:30 PM

What I need from a ball- list:
1: Good on the bat
2: holds its shape
3: retains ability to Polish up and thereby swing
4: water resistance
5: price

have to agree there mate

SteffanLangholz · « **Reply #9 on:** March 04, 2016, 12:09:29 PM »

Anyone who disagrees to the first point, should get banned from this forum!

Disco · « **Reply #10 on:** March 04, 2016, 12:13:30 PM »

Admittedly limited experience of the SG/SF balls but I still think Dukes are the finest cricket balls you can buy. We used a trial ball (brand escapes me but will have had to be grade a standard) for a few games and it really made you appreciate just how good the Dukes are. Very rarely lose shape, proud hard wearing seam, can usually recover them from a Tarmac/concrete encounter and no undue damage to bats.

Cublingtoncc · « **Reply #11 on:** March 04, 2016, 12:51:32 PM »

Quote from: Disco on March 04, 2016, 12:13:30 PM

Admittedly limited experience of the SG/SF balls but I still think Dukes are the finest cricket balls you can buy. We used a trial ball (brand escapes me but will have had to be grade a standard) for a few games and it really made you appreciate just how good the Dukes are. Very rarely lose shape, proud hard wearing seam, can usually recover them from a Tarmac/concrete encounter and no undue damage to bats.

Yeahs dukes are the top brand in the uk and should be used every club

Focus Cricket · « **Reply #12 on:** March 04, 2016, 01:29:30 PM »

speak to the guys at Vitas Cricket.... they are trialling a Focus Cricket ball which has been exceptionally well received here in Australia.
Soft feel ball with a lovely seam shape and great durability.

These balls have been exceptionally well received by many clubs as a cost effective quality alternative training ball to the kookaburra. We are currently trialling them with the WACA as an option to the Kookaburra ball.

IronChef · « **Reply #13 on:** March 04, 2016, 06:57:27 PM »

We use Tilfex balls in our league and they are terrible. They don't keep their shape (sometimes after 10 overs) and the leather seems to scuff really easily. The worst thing of all about them is they are bat breakers, such hard cricket balls.

The only other ball that I've used is Dukes, high quality cricket ball. We used to use to have one ball for whole game, scuffs the lot and would still probably last another 90 overs and be a really decent spare or net ball.

SteffanLangholz · « **Reply #14 on:** March 04, 2016, 07:59:46 PM »

Quote from: IronChef on March 04, 2016, 06:57:27 PM

We use Tilfex balls in our league and they are terrible. They don't keep their shape (sometimes after 10 overs) and the leather seems to scuff really easily. The worst thing of all about them is they are bat breakers, such hard cricket balls.

The only other ball that I've used is Dukes, high quality cricket ball. We used to use to have one ball for whole game, scuffs the lot and would still probably last another 90 overs and be a really decent spare or net ball.

Which tiflex did you use?

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