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JGold

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Re: Junior sized cricket bats for adult players?
« Reply #15 on: September 02, 2016, 03:12:05 PM »
Quote from: WalkingWicket37 on September 02, 2016, 02:53:11 PM
GM Women's size bat is that exact specification I think

Wow thanks for pointing that out, although for the same price i could probably get a custom Red Ink.
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Re: Junior sized cricket bats for adult players?
« Reply #16 on: September 02, 2016, 03:14:37 PM »
Quote from: Seniorplayer on September 02, 2016, 12:48:12 PM
I think because of the 2lb 6ounce weight you will need to go custom as most Harrows are 2lb 5 ounces max that said there are some heavier but they you don't come across them ready made often.Being short   My  match bat is a 2lb 4  ounce  GN S/H bat full width  and is a big bat for the weight but picks up light.
Also it is recommended that at your height you use an Harrow you can get Harrows in top willow I have an unblemished 12 grain Prestige which really pings brought direct from GN.
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Re: Junior sized cricket bats for adult players?
« Reply #17 on: September 02, 2016, 03:17:27 PM »
Quote from: WalkingWicket37 on September 02, 2016, 12:56:25 PM
@Seniorplayer is that the Kaboom you sanded down?

Slightly off topic but I did a refurb on a Slazenger recently that took next to no weight out of it. Your hand sanding weight reduction is seriously impressive!

No Cam after I sanded the Kaboom down a teammate had it for the indoor league for 25.00 that's reminded me he hasn't paid me yet!
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Re: Junior sized cricket bats for adult players?
« Reply #18 on: September 02, 2016, 03:35:28 PM »
Quote from: WalkingWicket37 on September 02, 2016, 12:56:25 PM
@Seniorplayer is that the Kaboom you sanded down?

Slightly off topic but I did a refurb on a Slazenger recently that took next to no weight out of it. Your hand sanding weight reduction is seriously impressive!

Yes hand sanding is  quite time consuming especially getting the perfect finish the bat that's S/H at full width is A GN with carbon  fibre which assists the lightness.
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Re: Junior sized cricket bats for adult players?
« Reply #19 on: September 02, 2016, 04:24:32 PM »
I'm 5'4" and have a H4L nv in harrow that weighs 2.9 and it goes incredibly well. The width difference is so negligible you'd hardly notice and that meant I could have a Grade1 for about £120. Great bat and a bargain!!  :D
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Re: Junior sized cricket bats for adult players?
« Reply #20 on: September 02, 2016, 07:21:34 PM »
Quote from: beaver5 on September 02, 2016, 04:24:32 PM
I'm 5'4" and have a H4L nv in harrow that weighs 2.9 and it goes incredibly well. The width difference is so negligible you'd hardly notice and that meant I could have a Grade1 for about £120. Great bat and a bargain!!  :D

Does it ping just as well as an adult bat? Someone earlier said that they save the 'best wood' for the adult bats and use the not so good wood for the junior versions...
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Re: Junior sized cricket bats for adult players?
« Reply #21 on: September 02, 2016, 07:26:51 PM »
maybe from the mass produced brands, but h4l red ink etc will all look after you very very well
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Re: Junior sized cricket bats for adult players?
« Reply #22 on: September 02, 2016, 08:18:59 PM »
Quote from: JGold on September 02, 2016, 07:21:34 PM
Does it ping just as well as an adult bat? Someone earlier said that they save the 'best wood' for the adult bats and use the not so good wood for the junior versions...

You can get a Top GN Legend in An Harrow.
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Re: Junior sized cricket bats for adult players?
« Reply #23 on: September 02, 2016, 08:32:42 PM »
Quote from: JGold on September 02, 2016, 07:21:34 PM
Does it ping just as well as an adult bat? Someone earlier said that they save the 'best wood' for the adult bats and use the not so good wood for the junior versions...

 I have a UZI harrow pro (2.5) and a T-rapta harrow (2.8lb) - they are both as good as any grade 1 bat in terms of ping.
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Re: Junior sized cricket bats for adult players?
« Reply #24 on: September 02, 2016, 08:33:49 PM »
Quote from: JGold on September 01, 2016, 09:11:56 PM
At the age of 21 I am returning to the wonderful sport that is cricket after a 4 year hiatus. I was a county player in my early teen years and for some reason i just lost interest.
Anyway, on to the subject. I am a very small adult, 5'4 (165) to be exact and I'm looking for a bat that although being the right length for me is also heavier than your typical junior bat with a huge middle (I'm not familiar with how different weights feel but from what other people use I'm thinking around the 2lb6/7oz mark). Do big companies such as GN, Kookaburra, Puma etc. make these types of bats or would it be best to go to a custom bat maker who can make a bat to my needs? (Although the price may then be an issue).
There are some junior bats on sale at the moment that are so tempting but im not sure if they would suit what im looking for! In particular this Puma evoPower 1 SE... http://www.prodirectcricket.com/products/Cricket-Bats-Puma-evoPower-1-Youth-SE-Cricket-Bat-Natural-Black-Gunmetal-894254-93303.aspx?

So yeah, any help would be greatly appreciated! And if anyone has any experience with the junior model of the Puma evoPower 1 SE then please share!


 I highly recommend the UZI harrow pro bats. you will be hard pressed to find a better soft pressed willow :)
 
 @Uzi Sports - Asad, this might be right up your alley.
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Re: Junior sized cricket bats for adult players?
« Reply #25 on: September 02, 2016, 08:39:20 PM »
Our Fireblade Harrow is Grade 1 Willow we make the blade slightly longer than Standard and sell @ £90.00
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Re: Junior sized cricket bats for adult players?
« Reply #26 on: September 03, 2016, 02:15:12 PM »
Quote from: B&S UK on September 02, 2016, 08:39:20 PM
Our Fireblade Harrow is Grade 1 Willow we make the blade slightly longer than Standard and sell @ £90.00

I think I will be better suited to a size 6 bat. If you don't mind me asking why are your junior bats so inexpensive compared to some other junior bats that sell for upwards of £150?? Considering your bats are grade 1 willow as well!!! Also, is it the exact same willow that is used for your adult versions of the Fireblade? They look like really really nice sticks!
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