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[tim2000s]

After having tremendous fun batting with my XP80 LB last night in LMS, I realised that I couldn't live the rest of my cricket life without one, so hopped on to GCCC and picked myself up a "Spare". Okay, they're stupid money, but I've realised they are all the bat I'll ever need!

[Alvaro]

That post is peak CBF.

[Jaffa]

Tempted. Might have to sell some other gear first though. Last one, honest.

[tim2000s]

Awesome beasties. Hit some big shots last night with it. The ball just comes out of the middle so sweetly!

[Ajdal]

And here I am thinking about selling mine

[tim2000s]

And here I am thinking about selling mine

You aren't getting on with yours then?

[Ams4287]

And here I am thinking about selling mine

Queue the cbf sales thread stampede......

[Ajdal]

You aren't getting on with yours then?

I do like it but honestly believe it's better suited to the longer format(only playing t20 right now) and against faster bowlers. The cuts and pulls go like a bullet, but I'm always hesitant in going for a six especially straight down the ground(sweet spot slightly high?) and that's usually my go to shot. The spinners here come on to bowl really early in the innings.

Maybe it's the bat maybe it's just me.

[tim2000s]

I do like it but honestly believe it's better suited to the longer format(only playing t20 right now) and against faster bowlers. The cuts and pulls go like a bullet, but I'm always hesitant in going for a six especially straight down the ground(sweet spot slightly high?) and that's usually my go to shot. The spinners here come on to bowl really early in the innings.

Maybe it's the bat maybe it's just me.

Interesting... I suspect it's that the middle position doesn't suit you. Whilst my batting style might best be described as "clubbing", I've come to realise over time that the lowest middle I need on a bat is mid positioned. The low middled bats have generally been rubbish for me. Whilst this seems to have a relatively high middle, it works for me (and I'm only playing T20).

[Alvaro]

Interesting... I suspect it's that the middle position doesn't suit you. Whilst my batting style might best be described as "clubbing", I've come to realise over time that the lowest middle I need on a bat is mid positioned. The low middled bats have generally been rubbish for me. Whilst this seems to have a relatively high middle, it works for me (and I'm only playing T20).

Perhaps a disparity in height plays a part?

[tim2000s]

Perhaps a disparity in height plays a part?

Probably, and linked to me using a Long Blade.

[Ajdal]

Perhaps a disparity in height plays a part?

Could be that as I'm only 5'10.

[LcWoodward]

Really want one of these, but can't really afford to bite the bullet on it.

[SOULMAN1012]

@tim2000s did you email GCCC or did you just buy from website! I'm after an Australian GN and have sent a message to Kingsgrove twice via there website and not heard a thing. If GCCC have an email or you have a contact could you let me know please.
Thanks 

[jd163]

XP80 is one of the best bats i have seen ping wise but like @Ajdal said i am also not sure how it will suit me in T20 format against cheap rock hard balls. Mine is going to a CBF member very soon 

Having a 2nd XP80 is a good idea specially when they are discontinued. Same reason i got 2 GN 50+.