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Best bat around for my budget?
« on: May 26, 2022, 08:35:30 AM »

Hi all, haven’t played a game now for 3 years due to injury but I’m in the market for a bat. My only
Problem is I’ve got no idea where to start. I’ve been using spyderbats through my playing career so far but I am looking for a change up. My budget is £300-£350, usually with a mid to low middle and good edges.
Thanks
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Re: Best bat around for my budget?
« Reply #1 on: May 26, 2022, 08:54:57 AM »

Any of the forum sponsors or forum batmakers will make you an absolute gun for that price. @jonny77 at Scott Cricket, @Northern monkey at Oxfordshire Cricket and @Red Ink Cricket  have all made me absolutely lovely bats in recent years and would be well within your budget.
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Re: Best bat around for my budget?
« Reply #2 on: May 26, 2022, 09:39:26 AM »

£300+ is a big old budget for a bat.
Loads of people can help you out for that money. Look up the forum sponsors and see what you fancy.
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Re: Best bat around for my budget?
« Reply #3 on: May 26, 2022, 09:54:34 AM »

Any of the forum sponsors or forum batmakers will make you an absolute gun for that price. @jonny77 at Scott Cricket, @Northern monkey at Oxfordshire Cricket and @Red Ink Cricket  have all made me absolutely lovely bats in recent years and would be well within your budget.

Thanks, I’ll get some messages sent around!
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Re: Best bat around for my budget?
« Reply #4 on: May 26, 2022, 09:55:24 AM »

£300+ is a big old budget for a bat.
Loads of people can help you out for that money. Look up the forum sponsors and see what you fancy.

Is there a specific sub forum for the sponsors?
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Re: Best bat around for my budget?
« Reply #5 on: May 26, 2022, 10:38:06 AM »

Home > Cricket Manufacturers/Brands - it's the second section down on the home page. I believe these are all forum sponsors.
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Re: Best bat around for my budget?
« Reply #6 on: June 05, 2022, 05:49:50 PM »

Hi all, haven’t played a game now for 3 years due to injury but I’m in the market for a bat. My only
Problem is I’ve got no idea where to start. I’ve been using spyderbats through my playing career so far but I am looking for a change up. My budget is £300-£350, usually with a mid to low middle and good edges.
Thanks

That's a very nice budget and you can do a lot with less here.

Before you decide to part with your hard-earned money, I suggest you try out a few bats from your friends' kit bags or even local cricket club if they are a friendly bunch. Tell them what you are trying to do. People are happy to help out.

Lot of times you'll find a bat you like and someone would be happy to sell it to you for a lot less than your budget. Once you understand what shape, bat weight, handle thickness works well (meaning: makes batting easy ) for you , than make a big plunge and buy a "new" bat.

From my experience, bats bought without prior understanding of what works for you, usually result in unhappy purchases. No amount of bat maker's mastery/skill or visual aesthetic can fill that gap (of knowing what works) for you.

My 2 cents.

And, good luck with your search. :)
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