Hi all.
So thought now i have all my Surridge kit i would share with you my thoughts and details of the kit. Firstly
@Surridge Sports was very easy to deal with and was happy to share images and answer questions etc so initial impressions are a very easy company to deal with. I had wanted to use Surridge kit ever since they released some Purple/white softs a few years ago and we played against a lad from Middlesex academy who was using it and it just looked to me really classy and the bat sounded so good. I think i tried contacting Surridge then (must have been 4/5 seasons ago but got nothing in reply) certainly different now.
So onto the kit.
Bag - So i have gone for the Surridge Jumbo wheelie bag, being a keeper/batsmen i have found that whilst duffles are arguably more practical i do struggle to fit match kit in MST duffles i have used with the exception of the GM Original Duffle, however with this years model at almost £100 i opted for this at £60. Its MASSIVE, simple design with a large main compartment, 2 large side pockets on one side, full length pocket on the other and pockets at each end, one being perfect for valuables. Two pull options with padded handles. Only addition i would have liked would have been a padded bat tunnel either on the side or in the base.
Pads - So these are the sample pads for the 2019 season that i was lucky enough to be able to get early. Now for the money I think these will take some beating if you want a plain white go with anything pad with all the bells and whistles. Leather instep, padded straps, leather and stitched top hat with embossed logo on the straps and front & side of the pads. Fit wise these are a youth size and with me being 5ft 7 these fit perfectly. Pads also come in a nice mesh bag as well.
Gloves - these are the 2018 season gloves and for me are my preferred sausage finger style gloves, pittards pads and treble piece thumb, Again these are youth size but even then are a tad big for me which for me is a 1srt with a youth glove. The gloves have some kind of comfort lining which for a glove at this price point i think is superb. These were £40 for a English pittard glove which compared to other main stream brands is again very good value in my opinion.
Bats - So my new addition is this G2 Surridge Turbo offering. Now i was sceptical about this purchase as I wasn’t sure what to expect in terms of profiles and shape but i took a punt after
@Surridge Sports assured me how good his one was and also how impressed i have been initially with my Curve.
So this one is 2.10 and in my opinion a good looking G2, a couple of small pin knots but 7 straight grains, same through the back of the blade, 34/35MM edges only measured with a ruler. I would say its a mid placed profile and pick up is ok without being exceptional. Super full profile, not quite convex but very little in way ov concaving. I can’t say its 2.10 and feels 2.7 for example. I think a play around with the grip set up may help this. I wasn’t old enough to be ale to compare share wise with the original SS Turbo as used by Gooch so anyone that is please feel free to comment. Initial tapping up of the bat however is very very good. I was very impressed with the Curve i boiugh a few weeks ago and this I have no doubt will be just as good.
Surridge Curve - I have shared a review of this in the bats section but to include again this is 2.7 before adding a double thick chevron has taken this to 2.9 including the hammer scuff sheet. Actually at the moment prefer this shape with the duck bill toe and its slightly larger even though its lighter and is also G3. This has had a gentle net prior to adding this scuff sheet and performance is excellent. Will get a full net this weekend as had a little more prep over the week against a bola machine.
Overall super impressed and along with my GN, GM and now this i am well stocked for the season. Couple more net sessions to decide 2019 match kit. Here are some pics
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