Don't really get the idea of having lots of identical spec bats with different stickers, surely variety is the spice of life? 
Quantity over quality wouldn't be my thing either but hey
In the interest of being helpful ( ) how about Kippax? Already kind of have one on your list though it might be nice since they are one of the few with their own wood
@DorsetDan I'm not sure I'm buying low quality bats, I'm buying lower grade bats but then, as I understand, looks don't matter for bats, do they, as long as I'm choosing good bat makers. And there is a subtle difference in the shapes, I've been speaking to some of the makers and decided to go for some lower middle bats as well. Haven't really gone for a higher middle bat as the pitches I play on rarely offer high bounce and mid-middle bats I have currently are perfectly good for pulls and cuts.
34 keep them in a dry clean garage out of there sleeves so the willow can breathe they are all in an excellent clean condition bats are checked and played around with most days ball marks scuffs are cleaned off toes are checked dryness and ping checked etc.
@Seniorplayer Nice, I may stop with 10 for this season and then slowly acquire the rest over the next few seasons. I usually let my bats breathe after a game and then put them in their covers. I'm still amazed at how soft willow is and how easily they acquire an impression of something pressing against them, particularly on the back. Already my new bats have some assorted impressions on them besides seam marks, oh well, the best way to avoid marks is to never take them out of the covers and store them alone.
I have been through this stage and am now almost over it. This is a dangerous hobby unless you have lots of free funds available.
Agreed, I think I will stop at 8-10 for this season and slowdown and digest them (figuratively speaking of course) and slowly acquire the rest over the next few seasons.
Sounds like me. Though I keep them in their covers and in the house. I sand, oil and rescuff them all at the end of each season, and wash the grips through the season every couple of weeks.
They are all important to me and kept in as pristine a condition as possible.
@Gurujames It's amazing how I don't want to sell or throw away any of my bats, they are all important. I've removed all the stickers from the back of my bats, so they are easy to sand and oil and keep as pristine and possible. They should always be ready for use if my fancy catch it.
only two things i give a stuff about ... my fishing gear and my cricket gear .
i have 36 fishing rods (all get used regularly ) and about 17 bats (some get used , some are in the queue ).
look after your gear like its the most precious thing in your life. and buy heaps of it if it makes you happy .
i dont relate to buying a stack of lower grade , same profile bats (think i would just collect stickers myself) , but if it is exciting for you , stuff the rest of us and indulge in your fancy !
@Biggie Smalls I've found that whatever grade bat you buy, they all acquire the same colour within a few months use from oiling and ball marks. So I'm not too fussed on looks, just want good performing bats from good batmakers.
Go for Laver and Wood's classic profile.
@sachin200 Very tempting indeed but I will go for one only after I've got my fill of UK made bats...perhaps within the next few seasons.
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