Topic: How do you decide which batmaker to go with? (Read 10443 times)

TheFlipper · « **Reply #60 on:** March 13, 2021, 08:56:20 PM »

Quote from: jonny77 on March 13, 2021, 07:53:29 PM

Everyones late on shots now and again mate, that's more than likely not down to the weight of the bat 😁 You just need to go with what you like and what would feel right. Unpopular as this opinion will be on here 😆...... Personally I feel people read too much into profiles etc and it can have a negative effect, as its easy to blame the bat 'the middles too low' or 'there's not enough wood high up' etc. A good bat which feels right will give you confidence, but ni bat will make you not be late on some shots. Although using a comfortable weight, or a bay which feels right in the pick up and I'd pressed well will work for anyone. Just my opinion.

Yeah totally agree with you

TheFlipper · « **Reply #61 on:** March 13, 2021, 08:58:42 PM »

Quote from: SOULMAN1012 on March 13, 2021, 07:22:49 PM

You really need to go to somewhere and feel that bats. It�s impossible to just say or tale at value that one bat at 2.11 will feel the same as another as pick up is so subjective. Some will tell you that they can get you a bat that feels 2.11 and it will be 3lb and other 2.8 bats can feel really heavy as they are not well balanced.

I would always promote my own bats and brand but to also give me honest view and that of many on here @jonny77 is a superb bat maker and the feedback is that all his customers have been very happy. Maybe a bit of a drive for you but will no doubt be worth it. If your stuck between Hawk band B3 than for what my opinion is worth Hawk every day.

Find one you like and then try and stick with them and give the bat a chance, the amount of times iv got rid of a bat to a club member for one reason or another and then after they have used it for half a season and i borrow for a net or just watch how well they play with it shows that moving between bats all the time doesn�t tend to work out well for most in the long run.

As paul aldred says a good bat is a good bat lol

jamielsn15 · « **Reply #62 on:** March 13, 2021, 09:07:57 PM »

When you can, go pick some bats up. Don't look at the weights - a 2.11 mid high middle bat can feel lighter than a 2.8 low middle. For years i HAD to have a 2.8 on the nose bat. Was in B3 collecting my refurbed 2.8 and picked up a bat off the rack. Fell in love with it instantly.

My 2.8 was a 3 stripe beauty. This new bat? A 5 grainer, 2.11.5 high middle bat that's been my bat of choice for five years. Best bat I've had by a mile.

Don't look at the weight. If money's no object don't look at the price. Pick a few up, see which feels the best. And don't overthink it. As I suspect you are...😉

Mpt7 · « **Reply #63 on:** March 13, 2021, 09:26:51 PM »

Contact bat maker

See who has bats made up you can try

Go try

Fall in love with bat

Part with cash

Repeat

t2ylo · « **Reply #64 on:** March 13, 2021, 09:29:13 PM »

I�ve bought 3 bats since this thread started

AJ2014 · « **Reply #65 on:** March 13, 2021, 09:33:40 PM »

TheFlipper said he's sold his 2.11 high middle bat!
What he's looking for is a quality bar which he can use on his high bouncy nets and low bouncy home wicket, which would naturally mean that he's not going to go back to 2.11 high middle, think TheFlipper plays lower on his bat, as him being a big lad
2.8-2.9 mid/mid/low middle should cover weight difference if the bat has a balanced profile, not a pronounced low profile.
This will allow him to play with this bat on a low bounce and bouncy wicket as well.

AJ2014 · « **Reply #66 on:** March 13, 2021, 09:34:53 PM »

Quote from: t2ylo on March 13, 2021, 09:29:13 PM

I�ve bought 3 bats since this thread started

😀😀😀
Why?

AJ2014 · « **Reply #67 on:** March 13, 2021, 09:38:31 PM »

Quote from: Mpt7 on March 13, 2021, 09:26:51 PM

Contact bat maker

See who has bats made up you can try

Go try

Fall in love with bat

Part with cash

Repeat

😀😀😀
You forgot in between: sell it!

AJ2014 · « **Reply #68 on:** March 13, 2021, 10:59:52 PM »

Quote from: TheFlipper on March 13, 2021, 08:58:42 PM

As paul aldred says a good bat is a good bat lol

He wish he is right
Would have saved thousands of pounds!

Mpt7 · « **Reply #69 on:** March 13, 2021, 11:12:04 PM »

Quote from: t2ylo on March 13, 2021, 09:29:13 PM

I�ve bought 3 bats since this thread started

Goooood, you�ve reached the advanced level of the process 🤣🤣

AJ2014 · « **Reply #70 on:** March 13, 2021, 11:19:11 PM »

Quote from: Mpt7 on March 13, 2021, 11:12:04 PM

Goooood, you�ve reached the advanced level of the process 🤣🤣

😀😀😀😀
Good thing is this thread isn't ended yet!

AJ2014 · « **Reply #71 on:** March 13, 2021, 11:23:58 PM »

Quote from: t2ylo on March 13, 2021, 09:29:13 PM

I�ve bought 3 bats since this thread started

How many you gonna buy before this thread is done!? 🤔😀😀

TheFlipper · « **Reply #72 on:** March 14, 2021, 02:48:33 AM »

Quote from: AJ2014 on March 13, 2021, 09:33:40 PM

TheFlipper said he's sold his 2.11 high middle bat!
What he's looking for is a quality bar which he can use on his high bouncy nets and low bouncy home wicket, which would naturally mean that he's not going to go back to 2.11 high middle, think TheFlipper plays lower on his bat, as him being a big lad
2.8-2.9 mid/mid/low middle should cover weight difference if the bat has a balanced profile, not a pronounced low profile.
This will allow him to play with this bat on a low bounce and bouncy wicket as well.

Will have to see what hawk can be made🙂

TheFlipper · « **Reply #73 on:** March 14, 2021, 07:26:58 AM »

Quote from: AJ2014 on March 13, 2021, 11:23:58 PM

How many you gonna buy before this thread is done!? 🤔😀😀

Any of those sticks for sale👀

TheFlipper · « **Reply #74 on:** March 14, 2021, 08:25:28 AM »

So guys what questions are important to ask when meeting your batmaker?

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