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[Ayrtek Cricket]

Nice. Thank you @Ayrtek Cricket

No problems, just thought I'd throw the option in for you should it be of interest as I've got a few bats in stock in your weight range ATM 👍

Should you have any questions please feel free to give me a shout.

Cheers

Tom

[Woodyspin]

I prefer my Dunamis over my H4L (my honest personal preference) at the moment... That weighs 2.14.

Just and option...

[hkvuppala]

I have used multiple laver and wood along with a couple of H4L. I am from US As well.
I would defenitely recommend  Laver and wood, they seem to last long compared to other brands in my experience.

Mega in laver wood is a good front foot profile. Do reach out to me in case of any questions.

[sarg]

I had a bloke buy a H4L custom pro in NV profile, Laver Mega Reserve Bin, Blank Bat BOZ, Phantom Custom LE and a Aldred Silver Sovereign.

I reviewed them and knocked the BB and the Aldred. Jake at Vitas Knocked the H4L and Phantom. Laver came prepared if he purchased upon quote.

https://youtu.be/JpVG_D0U8Pw

https://youtu.be/dnBWjGB_1V0

https://youtu.be/1xbtGcVRNmk

https://youtu.be/xMsgV8HqHeE

https://youtu.be/s0JdBxGyxhk

Message me on my page if you want more information.

https://www.facebook.com/MarcsCricketBatPrepInformation/

[JonathanH]

Thank you @Ayrtek Cricket. Sure will contact you once I decide. Thank You @Woodyspin and @hkvuppala. @sarg thank you for the reviews. 

[tushar sehgal]

For what you get vs what you pay my vote is BB hands down, and not because they are a forum sponsor!!

[InternalTraining]

^ @tushar sehgal , I am curious about your experience. Blank Bats' prices seem on par with other brands, no?

[Righthand]

Hello All,

New to custom made bats. I have been using household Indian brands like SS and SG. I am in a kind of a dilemma here. Came across many good hand-made bat companies online and have boiled down my choice to these 4 bats

1. Laver & Wood Special Reserve
2. Blank bats b2 players grade
3. H4L Hattori Grade 2
4. Aldred prestige butterfly or Grade 2

I like the profile of these bats because I am a front foot batsman and the bounce in the pitches I play is not much. Thus, I like a bat with mid to low swell position.
 
As I live in US, I cannot test these bats personally . I would really appreciate your feedback from personal experience of using any of these willows and your recommendation. Also, if you have any other custom made bat in mind or some other profile of bat which could suit me, please do let me know.

Thanks a ton,
Jonathan

I was actually in your boat a couple of years ago. I live in Canada so fell for the allure of boutique bats made in England. I have tested 5 H4L bats and don't understand what the fuss is about really - the last one I tried was a custom Pro and it was actually disappointing. I used one blank bat and it was good but not amazing. I havent used an Aldred or Laver & Wood.
My advise is to pick out an SS, CA or SG gem. They are making excellent bats at the moment and most of them are for front foot play (I'm a front foot player too). You live in the US so I'm sure you would have a good enough selection of bats to go through from these brands. If you go through 15-20 bats you would definitely find a beauty. There is nothing like actually feeling the bat and then testing the response. If you order from any of the 4 above you are not guaranteeing yourself performance. My 2 cents.   

[JonathanH]

Thank you @Righthand. I have been buying Indian brands and I test them out before purchasing. I have never brought a bat online, so am seeking opinion of everyone in this forum.

[thedon]

Go to a shop and buy one to like. I have a bb bytheway. Best bat I have owned

[Blazer]

BB or H4L, I would always go for a BB based on less stickers equals more wood and who presses it.

[jd163]

Go to a shop and buy one to like. I have a bb bytheway. Best bat I have owned

Here in US we have probably 10 or less retailers with actual shops. So we either ask someone to handpick from india/pakistan or trust UK retailers like VITAS & IJC to handpick one for us. 

[jblowe]

I have had a few of each of these bats, all are very good indeed.  My favorite bat of all of them is my Laver. just a wonderful little bat.  However the other three are as good.  I think it is a case of which bat suits you, and only you can decide that. I found that the Aldred and Lavers arrived with slightly lower middles than I requested and therefor felt slightly heavier in there pick-up, they also come an ounce or two heavier than what was ordered.  The H4L hellfire has a really good pick up but if you like lower middles then the Hattori is the best bat of the H4L.

[Northern monkey]

Easy answer, is buy one of each, and sell what you don't get on with
All four are highly regarded batmakers

I'd be very happy with any of them

[Umi]

Btw is it true the top of the line BB bat is made by TK