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Millichamp and Hall
« on: May 26, 2022, 11:45:52 AM »

As I had previously used Virgin Experience Days; I received an e-mail regarding Millichamp and Hall's bespoke cricket bat experience; it is my 40th birthday in October and I am hoping that my family might get this for my birthday; just wanted to know if anyone on here had done it; you do get to keep the bat afterwards, so I could potentially switching my alliances from Warsop to Millichamp and Hall, but that would mean huge investment from me as I would have to get their pads and gloves, along with their bag.

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« Reply #1 on: May 26, 2022, 12:04:24 PM »

I am sure it is a fun day out, although if it were me I wouldn't choose M and H, personally.

World Class Willow is not far from Somerset I believe and could be quite a fun day out, otherwise there are lots of batmakers around that will do a bespoke experience.
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« Reply #2 on: May 26, 2022, 12:30:54 PM »

I am sure it is a fun day out, although if it were me I wouldn't choose M and H, personally.

World Class Willow is not far from Somerset I believe and could be quite a fun day out, otherwise there are lots of batmakers around that will do a bespoke experience.

I have search for "Bespoke Cricket Bat Experience" in Google and found that B3 Cricket (https://b3cricket.com/cricket-shop/cricket-bat-product-range/bespoke-design-cricket-bats/cricket-bat-experience/ £595) & Hell 4 Leather (https://www.h4l.co.uk/products/bespoke-cricket-bat £575) offer this experience.  I had a look on World Class Willow's website and could not find anything for a bespoke cricket bat experience but ended up looking at their bats and to be honest, they look really nice, I think that is mainly because of their stickers.

Are there any other bat companies that offer this experience?
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« Reply #3 on: May 26, 2022, 01:10:03 PM »

I am sure if you called them up most would...
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« Reply #4 on: May 26, 2022, 02:14:09 PM »

I am sure if you called them up most would...

Especially if you're willing to drop M&H level money.
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« Reply #5 on: May 26, 2022, 03:14:37 PM »

With B3 you would probably get the shape as exact to your spec and shape due to their technology but other companies like H4l will do a cracking job too.
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Re: Millichamp and Hall
« Reply #6 on: May 26, 2022, 03:21:26 PM »

I don't offer them as yeti, but give me £800 and you can come to the workshop for a batmaking experience,  leave with 2 bats and a set of pads! 😆
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« Reply #7 on: May 26, 2022, 03:25:34 PM »

I don't offer them as yeti, but give me £800 and you can come to the workshop for a batmaking experience,  leave with 2 bats and a set of pads! 😆

That does sound like an absolute cracking deal; would you be able to e-mail your details?
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« Reply #8 on: May 26, 2022, 03:47:13 PM »

A lad at my club did the M&H experience a few years ago, I think he said it cost £700 which is way to expensive for me, but what I will say (and I know this may be unpopular with some of the forum) is the bat he received is probably the best performing bat I have ever seen….it’s ridiculously good. Our club has got some very good willow knocking around it (including a fair few of the forum sponsors) but his M&H sits at the top of the tree.

As I said, the price tag is way too much for me, but he said he thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience and was treated really well by the team in Taunton…..so if you are not put off by the price tag, then go for it.

Just as a side note…. I’m pretty sure Warsop do a bat experience day as well. That will save you having to buy new pads and gloves.
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« Reply #9 on: May 26, 2022, 04:05:10 PM »

I don't offer them as yeti

Do you offer them as any other mythical creatures Jonny?  :D
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« Reply #10 on: May 26, 2022, 04:21:59 PM »

A lad at my club did the M&H experience a few years ago, I think he said it cost £700 which is way to expensive for me, but what I will say (and I know this may be unpopular with some of the forum) is the bat he received is probably the best performing bat I have ever seen….it’s ridiculously good. Our club has got some very good willow knocking around it (including a fair few of the forum sponsors) but his M&H sits at the top of the tree.

As I said, the price tag is way too much for me, but he said he thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience and was treated really well by the team in Taunton…..so if you are not put off by the price tag, then go for it.

Just as a side note…. I’m pretty sure Warsop do a bat experience day as well. That will save you having to buy new pads and gloves.

I will have to speak to Clere at Warsop; I am always in contact with them as they just don't supply me with my batting and keeping stuff but they have supplied me with a wardrobe for cricket.
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Re: Millichamp and Hall
« Reply #11 on: May 26, 2022, 04:54:14 PM »

A lad at my club did the M&H experience a few years ago, I think he said it cost £700 which is way to expensive for me, but what I will say (and I know this may be unpopular with some of the forum) is the bat he received is probably the best performing bat I have ever seen….it’s ridiculously good. Our club has got some very good willow knocking around it (including a fair few of the forum sponsors) but his M&H sits at the top of the tree.


Unfortunately, M&H has gotten an undeserved bad reputation on this forum. My Amplus is a beautiful bat - pings like springs!
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« Reply #12 on: May 26, 2022, 05:27:24 PM »

Unfortunately, M&H has gotten an undeserved bad reputation on this forum. My Amplus is a beautiful bat - pings like springs!

Undeserved is perhaps debatable. Their pricing structure is absolutely absurd, even for a well known brand name.

Also I've heard more than a few suggestions that their "made in England" marketing is a touch disingenuous...
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« Reply #13 on: May 26, 2022, 05:39:37 PM »

Unfortunately, M&H has gotten an undeserved bad reputation on this forum. My Amplus is a beautiful bat - pings like springs!


I wouldn't say undeserved - yes, those era of bats were exceptional, when they had the Amplus, Distinction, Master, S6, Solution, etc etc. But then their prices ballooned and they just started importing all their bats from India whilst under the pretence that they were made here. You're essentially paying £2-500 on top of what you would pay for a bat for knocking in, surface cracks and some stickers. Back in the days of the Distinction and the Amplus, they at least had some USP, and they were expensive, but not £700 expensive!


@Thorne_Cricket That being said, 40 is quite the milestone! - Maybe you could nudge them towards it with this - https://www.iwantoneofthose.com/gift-experience-days/bespoke-cricket-bat-experience-at-millichamp-hall/12686583.html?switchcurrency=GBP&shippingcountry=GB&utm_source=AWin-534365&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=AffiliateWin%7CFeed&affil=awin&utm_content=http%3A%2F%2Fsiboom.co.uk&utm_term=Comparison+Engine&utm_source=AWin-534365&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=AffiliateWin&awc=1202_1653586264_9c4c132d6f5f0a4408060d0c31a77867 - 10% off as well if you sign up I believe, and is the cheapest offer for it, but it might come with a lower grade bat?

From my own experience, nothing quite beats going down to a batmaker and watching the bat being made for you. Got a bunch of footage to go through and edit for folks to watch, but from my experience, these are ones I've experience and would recommend:

H4L Cricket - Deal with willow and Matt and James have been fab to deal with - exceptional craftsmanship, and it's a bit of a trek from Scotland (I mean, most places are too be fair) but well worth it.
Scott Cricket - Up and coming batmaker based in Leeds, top chap, and very reasonable prices in today's market. Bats I've gotten from him are excellent, and currently in the process of typing up a review of them...
Keeley Cricket - Not actually watched my own bats being made there, but always love to visit. You might see Tim furiously shaping away to catch up with requests from Pros, and if they've not got a big rush of customers, he may give you a tour of the place and tell stories, and show you some pro bats.
B3 Cricket - Again, not actually watched my own bats being made, but knowledgeable of their own process which is quite unique, and can certainly make an excellent bat. Currently have a bat that's being made up for myself from them.
Robert Pack Cricket - October I suspect would be a quieter time, and you could probably hop in and get 2 Players grade bats made up and have change for some softs! Rob is a cracking bloke to deal with and will look after you
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Re: Millichamp and Hall
« Reply #14 on: May 26, 2022, 06:56:04 PM »

Also I've heard more than a few suggestions that their "made in England" marketing is a touch disingenuous...

Were those credible claims?
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