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[OllieWalker39]

Anyone got an idea who makes pro bats these days, for the likes of Root, Bairstow etc?

Might be after something new, but not interested in going for a big label off the shelf - would rather have something I have input in and can see being whittled away on. Not a guarantee yet, as the Newbery is still holding up really well and going like a rocket, but I have to change a bit of kit every year as a minimum!

Thanks!

[tom line]

Roots had a few made by kippax

[joymarvin]

Roots had a few made by kippax

As well as FC Sondhi.

[alexhilly1492]

B3 might be able to help you out too, being a yorkie i wouldnt be surprised if bairstow also has had some from kippax

[OllieWalker39]

Fair play on that front - never knew about the FC Sondhi stuff.

I'll keep the replies coming in for sure - have heard of a B3 connection, and was aware of Kippax; I'm a Harrogate lad, so Kippax are on my doorstep - still have one I need lightening - ever since I stopped gym work, 2lb 14 is rather heavy for a wee man!

Was looking at Bairstow's and the handle didn't look very Kippaxy - but who knows, probably made to measure!

[Sivlar13]

Roots had a few made by kippax

I saw that. Root loves a thick oval doesn't he? I suppose they'll make exceptions for the England captain.

[OllieWalker39]

Yeah he does; I guess they'll make his to measure eh 

I prefer a thicker handle, but have to make do with my home-made remedy of elastoplast from the first aid kit..!

[tom line]

TK used to make most of Root's bats though

[Red Ink Cricket]

I can make something to your specs. Drop me a pm if you want to discuss

[TGB1997]

Fair play on that front - never knew about the FC Sondhi stuff.

I'll keep the replies coming in for sure - have heard of a B3 connection, and was aware of Kippax; I'm a Harrogate lad, so Kippax are on my doorstep - still have one I need lightening - ever since I stopped gym work, 2lb 14 is rather heavy for a wee man!

Was looking at Bairstow's and the handle didn't look very Kippaxy - but who knows, probably made to measure!

I saw a picture on the forum of Jonny Bairstows bats and stickers from Adidas at B3 which I would assume they still make them, I know thaw that Salix used to make bats for the pros but I'm not sure if they still make them for any pros

[OllieWalker39]

Lots to bear in mind - cheers Red I've got til the end of the season to see through with the Newbery mind!

Where did you see that picture - never saw it myself?!

[Cover_Drive]

Me, I can get you anyone's. Even the retired players....


with assistance of one fine tip (ie. Sharpie).

[petehosk]

Me, I can get you anyone's. Even the retired players....


with assistance of one fine tip (ie. Sharpie).

Remember to misspell the Pros name with the sharpie, or shorten it 

[procricket]

I saw a picture on the forum of Jonny Bairstows bats and stickers from Adidas at B3 which I would assume they still make them, I know thaw that Salix used to make bats for the pros but I'm not sure if they still make them for any pros

I can assure you B3 did not make Bairstow current bats not his current bats anyway they may have made some in the past.....

funny who Addidas use...

[InternalTraining]

^ Who makes JBWs bats?