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[Ayrtek Cricket]

So neither of the worlds largest bat makers are any good then?

[skip1973]

SS have been massive for us so far this season, way ahead of SG for me.

[WalkingWicket37]

So neither of the worlds largest bat makers arent any good then?

It's a wonder so many pros use these bottom heavy planks really, isn't it... Those high middled duckbill ones must pick up terribly 

[Sitonit]

So neither of the worlds largest bat makers are any good then?

It's a wonder so many pros use these bottom heavy planks really, isn't it... Those high middled duckbill ones must pick up terribly 

Most of them int'l players only use SS stickers after being heavily paid.
I thought you'd know better.

As I said, every bat SS makes is almost the same profile and same shape. Willow looks and stickers, determine the price.

[Sitonit]

I once also met an Indian player who thought he was a bat expert, and he said "SG" stood for "Sunil Gawaskar"

[shax12]

SS is way ahead of any brand in the world. Most of international players are using SS bats with different stickers. I know half the Pakistan team who use SS bats with CA, MB and other stickers.

[Sitonit]

SS is way ahead of any brand in the world. Most of international players are using SS bats with different stickers. I know half the Pakistan team who use SS bats with CA, MB and other stickers.

Half of Pakistani team? How do you do half of eleven players?

[shax12]

It's a wonder so many pros use these bottom heavy planks really, isn't it... Those high middled duckbill ones must pick up terribly 

Yes I also wonder that lol. Easily SS bats are way ahead as most pros use them.
And no players don't put SS stickers on its the opposite players get SS bats and put their sponsored stickers on.
Went to watch a t20 game in Pakistan last year and Afridi had so many SS bats he was practicing with and when he came to bat he had MB stickered bat and you could see the Ton stamping on side covered with something. And many others do this too.
SS bats especially the duckbill shape have one of the best pick ups even if they low mid. I bought a Kohli replica from SS and it was a  low mid duckbill shape and it had a one if the best pick ups. Was 2.10 but picked up like a 2.8.

[wasted_talent]

This thread is going well

For what it is worth my views...

I have seen / tapped up several SG bats. Generally, the majority of them have been "hard". And would seem take a long time to "open" up to Optimal performance.

I have seen / tapped up / and used couple of SS bats. And majority of these seem to "ping" almost from new. Performance wise they have been amazing.

But like anything, I am sure you will find good bats made by either brand. A little luck of the draw is involved.

[shax12]

Half of Pakistani team? How do you do half of eleven players?

Team isn't made of 11 players. They always select a team of 12-16 and on match day final 11 is announced :-)
Mr Sarcastic

[shax12]

This thread is going well

For what it is worth my views...

I have seen / tapped up several SG bats. Generally, the majority of them have been "hard". And would seem take a long time to "open" up to Optimal performance.

I have seen / tapped up / and used couple of SS bats. And majority of these seem to "ping" almost from new. Performance wise they have been amazing.

But like anything, I am sure you will find good bats made by either brand. A little luck of the draw is involved.

Yes SS seem to ping right away and they are ahead of anyone at the moment.

Some of the new SG bats are bit better pressed then their previous ones but still behind SS.

[Sitonit]

Yes I also wonder that lol. Easily SS bats are way ahead as most pros use them.
And no players don't put SS stickers on its the opposite players get SS bats and put their sponsored stickers on.
Went to watch a t20 game in Pakistan last year and Afridi had so many SS bats he was practicing with and when he came to bat he had MB stickered bat and you could see the Ton stamping on side covered with something. And many others do this too.
SS bats especially the duckbill shape have one of the best pick ups even if they low mid. I bought a Kohli replica from SS and it was a  low mid duckbill shape and it had a one if the best pick ups. Was 2.10 but picked up like a 2.8.

That's weird. How were you able to see the SS mark on Afridi's bat when you stated that it was covered? Was it covered with transparent tape?

[procricket]

Had both SS bats if bought from the right places are outstanding no question

The lower range sg Sierra was too decent but one of my SS bats I have had in the past was exceptional

[himanshuvohra]

That's weird. How were you able to see the SS mark on Afridi's bat when you stated that it was covered? Was it covered with transparent tape?

BRO, i have met many, YOU TOP THE LIST

[shax12]

That's weird. How were you able to see the SS mark on Afridi's bat when you stated that it was covered? Was it covered with transparent tape?

He had it covered like the one on this picture Mr sarcastic




Now you will say he put that on that tape or plaster whatever is it for protection or sponsoring lol. Some more pics of his with SS bats whilst batting in matches too :-)