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Re: Your 2023 kit - pictures are a must...
« Reply #30 on: March 31, 2023, 05:00:28 PM »

        With April arriving tomorrow, I thought I would get my ducks in a row when it comes to playing kit this year.

        Pre-season has been a bit of a non-goer for me, mainly down to work and family commitments, but despite all of that, I have managed to get together a collection of kit that will happily see me through the 2023 season.



Bats

Over the winter, I had various ideas about what kit I was planning to use, but after trying some of the new 2023 GM kit and some DSC bats, I have settled with the cricket bat that started my love of our fantastic sport back in 2004, the iconic, Kookaburra Kahuna. I purchased a 4.1 2023 Kahuna at the start the year to see what the new models look like nowadays, both from a profile and a graphics perspective and that certain wet the appetite.

I then started scrolling through Facebook Marketplace / eBay with the view of picking up a used one or two for nets, giving me time to knock in a new bat, however, I have managed to pick up 3 used Kahuna's that I am absolutely chuffed with.

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2022 Kahuna 6.2 - Brought off eBay last week for just £45, it was a bit of a shot in the dark with no images of the actual bat and if I am being honest, absolutely no idea on what I was going to receive. I had a fear after hitting the purchase button that this was one of the painted back models, but I could not have been more wrong. 37mm edges, virtually no concaving and taps up beautifully. I gave it a little sand this lunchtime and have applied a scuff and a second grip and I am over the moon. Weighs 2lb 8.7oz in its current form. I am not suggesting this is a misgrade but I am struggling to see why it was a grade 6 model. 5/6 blemish free grains and no staining visible. Regardless, over the moon at what turned and this will likely become bat 1 for the season[/li][/list]

2021 Kahuna 4.0- Another eBay purchase, this one for £60. The stickers weren't in the best condition upon arrival, so I gave the bat a complete refurbishment and sent it back to Kookaburra for a new set of labels, a new grip and a scuff sheet. This one is very similar to the 6.2 above - 2lb 9.7oz in its current form with 2 grips applied, very little concaving and feels lovely on the rare occasion I do find the middle![/li][/list]

2017 Kahuna 750 - Yet another eBay purchase, this time for £75. The bat didn't appear to be in a great state when it arrived, however, an hour in the workshop with the sander and it was looking a lot better. This bat also went back to Kookaburra with the 4.0 for a fresh set of labels and a new grip. I doubt this one will get much use this season, purely because the two bats above are absolute belters! Weighs 2lb 11.3oz with 2 grips applied[/li][/list]







Soft Goods

No surprise that with 3 Kahuna's in the bag, it was going to Kahuna soft goods that I opted for.

Over the winter, I have made a fair number of purchases from Cricket-Hockey who are located just outside of Salisbury. For the soft goods, I opted to use those guys again and had a fantastic experience. I don't play a particular high standard of cricket, so I decided to go for the 4.1 soft goods from Kookaburra.

The pads are nice and lightweight and have some elegant, subtle detailing which is the mirrored in the batting gloves. I have had a few hits to the pads in the nets over the last few weeks and they have a decent level of protection for the price point.

The batting gloves are very impressive. I am a little picky when it comes to batting gloves, but for £35 a pair, these are lovely and flexible, the palms are super soft and they look great in conjunction with the bats and the pads. I have picked up 2 sets to get me through the season, but for the price, you cannot go far wrong.
 






And for midweek cricket in 2023, my club are opting for full coloured kits. To ensure I have FKW status, I have taken the plunge and picked up a matching set of Kookaburra 4.1 black pads & gloves:



The only items missing is a Kookaburra bag which I will pick up over the weekend and the old cricket spikes, which I fear will be staying in the garage for a few more weeks yet...

Enjoy the pictures!
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Re: Your 2023 kit - pictures are a must...
« Reply #31 on: March 31, 2023, 05:46:31 PM »

That 6.2 looks a bargain.

I nearly bought one from SD recently but chickened out as was worried what G6 willow would look like, but based on this I should have taken the risk  :(
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Re: Your 2023 kit - pictures are a must...
« Reply #32 on: March 31, 2023, 06:07:55 PM »

Lovely Kook kit. I thought about going full Kook kit this year but read the softs had got a bit bulky in an effort to meet new regs. How do they feel on?

That £45er could be bat of the year, looks large from side on.

Also please dont use a duck pun on a cricket bat forum, very poor form  :D
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« Reply #33 on: April 03, 2023, 08:59:02 AM »

Wasn't planning on any new gear at all. Had most of my kit since 2015 and generally fine with it, although noticing the other day some of the stiching on my gloves is falling apart so on the lookout today. Shame the New Balance 560s don't appear to be around anymore, as I've found them to be generally comfortable. Possibly some new spikes too; digging them out the other day and they're slightly tatty. Tempted to go with what I new at New Balance again, but from wearing some Payntr indoor/general shoes over the winter a cricket shoe is kind of tempting...

Also does anyone have some suggestions for compression shorts/trunks? I've worn Aero briefs for awhile and despite buying a size up always seem to run into chafing issues
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« Reply #34 on: April 03, 2023, 12:03:08 PM »

Wasn't planning on any new gear at all. Had most of my kit since 2015 and generally fine with it, although noticing the other day some of the stiching on my gloves is falling apart so on the lookout today. Shame the New Balance 560s don't appear to be around anymore, as I've found them to be generally comfortable. Possibly some new spikes too; digging them out the other day and they're slightly tatty. Tempted to go with what I new at New Balance again, but from wearing some Payntr indoor/general shoes over the winter a cricket shoe is kind of tempting...

Also does anyone have some suggestions for compression shorts/trunks? I've worn Aero briefs for awhile and despite buying a size up always seem to run into chafing issues

Used Shock Doctor for years. Never had any issues. https://shockdoctorsports.eu/nl-nl/products/ultrapro-compression-short-with-ultra-carbon-flex-cup?variant=43743285772585
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« Reply #35 on: April 04, 2023, 12:11:13 PM »

Back to some kit chat....

Mine is the same as last year, only change being the thigh pad as using my new ones this season and a bat I made up which I just couldn't resist. Someone nabbed my spare, so I'll have it as a back up and play it in steadily for when the green stickered one goes or becomes the back up. Although it's had two seasons use and is going fine still with no really damage, so no real need for another tbh.....but this is CBF after all!

I'll maybe get some new boots too and possibly give me everything a clean!



















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Re: Your 2023 kit - pictures are a must...
« Reply #36 on: April 04, 2023, 12:15:30 PM »

That bat is that the one of the two I picked up and I got the other lovely handle and shape on them. Notice the grip grip leaves a residue on the bottom hand!

I have the pads and gloves good kit bats are smashers proper G1 maybe even a G1plus…..

That bat if it the one the g2 it was a right belter
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Re: Your 2023 kit - pictures are a must...
« Reply #37 on: April 04, 2023, 12:18:02 PM »

That bat is that the one of the two I picked up and I got the other lovely handle and shape on them. Notice the grip gray leaves a residue on the bottom hand!

I have the pads and gloves good kit bats are smashers proper G1 maybe even a G1plus…..

That's the one mate. Couldn't resist it! 🙄 Appreciate the feedback. Was gonna get a fresh pair of pads and glovrs but these are fine after last seasonal matches and practice, so seems wasteful.
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Re: Your 2023 kit - pictures are a must...
« Reply #38 on: April 04, 2023, 12:41:30 PM »

Have to say cricket-hockey were very quick. Still the best colourway NB have done

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Re: Your 2023 kit - pictures are a must...
« Reply #39 on: April 04, 2023, 09:10:36 PM »

@Thorne_Cricket

Seems like Chingford CC have chosen Nike?
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Re: Your 2023 kit - pictures are a must...
« Reply #40 on: April 04, 2023, 09:21:32 PM »

@Thorne_Cricket

Seems like Chingford CC have chosen Nike?
That is correct (with Kit Locker); I carried out a lot of research in the off season with choosing a new kit supplier and they were chosen. I ordered my kit in November and a number of players (seniors, juniors and colts) have already ordered and received their kit.
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Re: Your 2023 kit - pictures are a must...
« Reply #41 on: April 04, 2023, 10:48:33 PM »

A hoodie was sighted.  ;)
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« Reply #42 on: April 05, 2023, 07:25:18 AM »

A hoodie was sighted.  ;)
I have more than a hoodie unless you are referring to someone else.
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« Reply #43 on: April 05, 2023, 09:12:49 AM »

I have more than a hoodie unless you are referring to someone else.

I saw a person (pretty sure it wasn't you) wearing a hooded sweatshirt with a Chingford badge and Nike logo on. They were a few miles away from Chingford.
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« Reply #44 on: April 05, 2023, 09:47:26 AM »

I have had to purchase another bag for the season (Shrey Duffle Elite) as the SG bag (which I will use to transport my refurbished bats and bat maintenance equipment) I purchase was far too small for all the essential; got some personal touches added to it; there are 6 bat compartments (who needs 6 bats, I have my SG (Keeley) bat and technique bat, I will also put my fielding bat and my daughter's bat in there); I can fit one pair of my spiked trainers (in a boot bag) underneath the helmet slot.





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