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Re: Long blade bat
« Reply #15 on: March 11, 2016, 11:06:11 AM »
I'm 6'3 but am pretty flexible so use a SH without feeling that I am stretching or bending too much.
I have thought about trying a long blade for quite a while but never got round to it! But as I have one or two it would be silly not to at least try a LB myself! May try one in Monday night nets.
I would agree that H4L would be a good place to start with but there are lots of quality options just on this forum alone!
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Re: Long blade bat
« Reply #16 on: March 11, 2016, 11:32:53 AM »
Should give a mention to John @Red Ink Cricket actually, he made me a lovely long blade copy of an old bat of mine last year.
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Re: Long blade bat
« Reply #17 on: March 11, 2016, 11:53:14 AM »
Vitas Cricket - How come Hunts County can do it for such a good price? Are they still as good? what can be done?

Sounds amazing!
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Re: Long blade bat
« Reply #18 on: March 11, 2016, 12:01:47 PM »
anyone have any idea how much extra weight a long blade is? (roughly) I'm 6'2" with a dodgy back (and technique) but i like to hold the bat quite low so i can get a good feel for the oval shape of the handle. Problem is anything  feeling /picking up over 2'10 and I'm struggling!
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Re: Long blade bat
« Reply #19 on: March 11, 2016, 12:05:17 PM »
adds about an ounce or 2 I think but I find no difference in pick up with my long blades compared to sh but that may just be me being dull
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Re: Long blade bat
« Reply #20 on: March 11, 2016, 12:08:43 PM »
Quote from: dickyboy on March 11, 2016, 11:53:14 AM
Vitas Cricket - How come Hunts County can do it for such a good price? Are they still as good? what can be done?

Sounds amazing!


The Hunts price is higher, £185 is our price when purchased through us.

Anything you want (within reason) can be done. More details and photos here: http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=33548.0
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Re: Long blade bat
« Reply #21 on: May 29, 2016, 01:11:02 PM »
What's quality at hunts in comparison with others Jake?
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Re: Long blade bat
« Reply #22 on: May 29, 2016, 03:27:37 PM »
Quote from: edge on March 11, 2016, 11:32:53 AM
Should give a mention to John @Red Ink Cricket actually, he made me a lovely long blade copy of an old bat of mine last year.
Thanks mate. Yes I can make you a long blade to specs. Made quite a few over the last 6 months so familiar with getting the extra wood balanced
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Re: Long blade bat
« Reply #23 on: May 29, 2016, 10:09:46 PM »
Quote from: Kevtheplumber on May 29, 2016, 01:11:02 PM
What's quality at hunts in comparison with others Jake?
Hunts quality is excellent. The LB Turbo Revolution I got from Jake is a lovely bat!
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Re: Long blade bat
« Reply #24 on: May 29, 2016, 10:19:18 PM »
Where do county make there bats? Near me (gloucestershire) there is Martin Berrels who i think make county bats but not sure?
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Re: Long blade bat
« Reply #25 on: May 30, 2016, 05:58:05 PM »
Quote from: Jamesfield on May 29, 2016, 10:19:18 PM
Where do county make there bats? Near me (gloucestershire) there is Martin Berrels who i think make county bats but not sure?
I'm fairly sure he used to but doesn't any more.
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Re: Long blade bat
« Reply #26 on: May 30, 2016, 06:09:49 PM »
is the revolution the bat with a hole through the middle tim?
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Re: Long blade bat
« Reply #27 on: May 30, 2016, 06:10:44 PM »
Hunts County make their bats in Huntingdon in an industrial estate just off the A14.
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Re: Long blade bat
« Reply #28 on: May 30, 2016, 06:34:24 PM »
Martin Berrill used to work for county as a batmaker. He sells the Hunts county brand through his retail shop, I am not sure if he makes any bats but he's certainly capable of it
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