Topic: How often do you replace a bat? (Read 6261 times)

Johnny · « **on:** May 19, 2008, 04:49:47 PM »

This is mainly aimed at people who own top end bats, not lower end stuff that's supposed to be durable. How long do you normally have them for? I have a GM Cannon Original from 8 years ago - it's had a couple of re-furbs but still in tact (though doesn't seem to ping as much as it used to) - I used this as my first choice bat for 5 seasons and still keep it in the bag. Since then I've had 3 more bats, which I've tended to replace as I wasn't getting on with them so well, as opposed to because they actually needed replacing. So how long do peeps here tend to use a top end bat for?

Does anyone have examples of a pro using a particular bat long term?

Howzat · « **Reply #1 on:** May 19, 2008, 05:52:23 PM »

I mostly use a bat until it breaks...although i did sell my newbery Uzi to a mate for half of what i got it for a year later as i saw a beauty of a redback that i wanted!

MD14 · « **Reply #2 on:** May 19, 2008, 05:58:39 PM »

Unfortunately, I get a new bat whenever I feel a strong urge and I'm in pocket! However, I'll only replace a bat once it either breaks or scores around 500 runs - I prefer light-pressed bats so they're usually battered by this point!

Original · « **Reply #3 on:** May 19, 2008, 07:57:04 PM »

Until i grow out of it or until it breaks. Usually about 1.5 to 2 seasons usually.

Johnny · « **Reply #4 on:** May 19, 2008, 08:04:26 PM »

Quote from: MD14 on May 19, 2008, 05:58:39 PM

Unfortunately, I get a new bat whenever I feel a strong urge and I'm in pocket! However, I'll only replace a bat once it either breaks or scores around 500 runs - I prefer light-pressed bats so they're usually battered by this point!

but if you scored a massive amount of runs with a certain bat wouldn't you want to keep it longer?

I can't remember the exact stats but my 2nd season using the Cannon I scored around 650 runs - prob my best season to date - as I say, the bat's still going

matt 2oo8 · « **Reply #5 on:** May 22, 2008, 12:36:46 PM »

every 6 months

Liam-SCCC · « **Reply #6 on:** May 22, 2008, 02:21:47 PM »

until mine has had it, then i get a new one, johnny u should send the cannon to GM for a refurb and the new stickers

Richie · « **Reply #7 on:** May 22, 2008, 03:27:42 PM »

On average one every season, unless it breaks or is still pinging I would keep it.

raymond · « **Reply #8 on:** June 22, 2008, 06:10:44 PM »

People like chanderpaul and ramprakash always look like they have really old bats!

Kieth Parsons used a M and H bat for 6 years straight!

Chrissy · « **Reply #9 on:** June 22, 2008, 07:06:42 PM »

Every 2 seasons unless it breaks.

raymond · « **Reply #10 on:** June 23, 2008, 09:33:23 PM »

Personally every 2-3 weeks

Sambo · « **Reply #11 on:** June 24, 2008, 10:23:56 AM »

gilly used his one that got 149 at the world cup and 100 from 67 for about 2 and half seasons.

VIVIAN · « **Reply #12 on:** July 03, 2008, 02:15:00 AM »

Like most ppl until it dies or i fancy trating myself.

Master-Basterd · « **Reply #13 on:** July 29, 2008, 07:19:10 PM »

evry season i get a bat and some soft goods

Howzat · « **Reply #14 on:** July 29, 2008, 08:08:44 PM »

Lucky lad pinch hitter... what do you do with the old ones?!

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