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[Bats_Entertainment]

Depends on whether you think a "superior" Grade 2  is better than a "normal" Grade 1  or not

Well, technically, it isn't. But the Players + has been made by the 'superior' bat-maker.

[GDP1964]

Edge and spine restrictions are not going to apply to us mere mortals for another 6-8 years so Willow grading and what retailers can supply or can't is a long way off

[procricket]

Edge and spine restrictions are not going to apply to us mere mortals for another 6-8 years so Willow grading and what retailers can supply or can't is a long way off

Hope not my new 60mm edge 2-6oz bat wouldn't cut it....

[adb club cricketer]

Edge and spine restrictions are not going to apply to us mere mortals for another 6-8 years so Willow grading and what retailers can supply or can't is a long way off

Sure, but I doubt any major brand will produce a bat which doesnt conform to ICC rules once it comes into effect.

[Northern monkey]

Sure, but I doubt any major brand will produce a bat which doesnt conform to ICC rules once it comes into effect.

Time for the smaller batmakers to cash in then, and supply that demand

[Ayrtek Cricket]

Ahem.....some brands offer quality UK made bats at competitive prices with clear grading processes. Often you might benefit from a bat you think might be G1 that's classified and priced as a G2 😁

[Seniorplayer]

Ahem.....some brands offer quality UK made bats at competitive prices with clear grading processes. Often you might benefit from a bat you think might be G1 that's classified and priced as a G2 😁

With today's slick marketing rarely more so than often

[Ayrtek Cricket]

With today's slick marketing rarely more so than often

Guess that comes down to what brand you're buying from and the level of service they are looking to offer. Some brands set out to build a relationship with the customer to see them return for further business rather tha snatch their money once never to see them again.

[GDP1964]

Sure, but I doubt any major brand will produce a bat which doesnt conform to ICC rules once it comes into effect.

Where do you think all brands make 99% of their sales not from the Proffesionals I can assure you Big Bats will be here for sometime still and available from all brands

[Bats_Entertainment]

And if evidence proves it wasn't a massive factor?

[GDP1964]

That's up to whoever makes the Rules

[Bats_Entertainment]

That's up to whoever makes the Rules

I meant would it change demand.

[GDP1964]

I don't think so a big bat in my opinion is more a confidence thing you look in golf you have to hit a long iron over water most golfers including pros  would lay up since the introduction of hybrid clubs ieven the local village hack takes it on simply because he is confident with a bigger club smaller bats hit the ball just as far as bigger bats it's the mental side that gives the bigger bat the nod over the smaller one

[skip1973]

50 plus is still in the range for next season here.

[GDP1964]

I am sure most brands will continue to make them the problem is getting the Willow B&S still have yet to find a 50+ Bat that is below 2.13 in weight