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[petehosk]

What we need and what we want are two different things!
But however good or bad we bat, the quality of the bat will always make a difference.
The better the bat performs, the more it 'pings', then the better it will make us feel and the quality of a bat can give us more confidence!! And as batting is largely about confidence, then it is worth getting a quality bat (or 20)

The way I look at it, if my collection gives me and others pleasure, then where is the harm!   

[yvk3103]

I usually carry 4-5 bats in my kit. These bats are the ones that I am the most comfortable using and get into my zone faster.

I jsut pick anyone depending on my mindset, wicket (okay or low bounce), the number I will be batting at (3-5) and what is required of me (bombard or anchor the innings).

Sometimes you just feel better with one bat than the other eventhough you know that all are your best and favourite bats. Its just how you feel on the day.....

[espocrespo]

I just like collecting bats, plain and simply

[yvk3103]

Just to add..... it is worth spending on good women, wine and willow...... never say no to something that catches your fancy and is available for the right price.....

[espocrespo]

Correct yash

[petehosk]

Yep - agreed! Not quite sure how I went from 10 bats to around 100 bats, but they are my babies!!
They greet me from work, wagging their handles! It's a total joy! 

[Colesy]

Oh Pete I've missed you the past couple of months :L

[espocrespo]

Pete if I was allowed to spend my money on more bats I would but my parents are like, save for driving lessons, save for car....

[Colesy]

Pete if I was allowed to spend my money on more bats I would but my parents are like, save for driving lessons, save for car....

Seconded.

[token]

People often enjoy the thrill of the purchase and the anticipation of the delivery more than the bat itself. Which is why you see people accumulate bats. I've lost count of how many times someone has sold their prized bat unused.

[mwood]

aww yeah and knocking it in and oiling it. Love the whole new-ness of a bat.

[tim2000s]

I personally am a bit of a bat jackdaw.  I've got some to sell on,  some to try (laminate! ) and some to keep keep use.  Ok,  I'm not really really enough to require more than one bat in a game, but I like to have a choice of middle and weight,  just in case.

I have more than two mostly because I like bats!

[tommy2tink]

The way I look at it, if my collection gives me and others pleasure, then where is the harm!   

The wallet.

I like having a few because, I broke four in a season once. Last year was good, only broke one.

[Tumo]

Pete if I was allowed to spend my money on more bats I would but my parents are like, save for driving lessons, save for car....

Try being a Uni student, you have to spend money on food, textbooks (sometimes ), nights out, travel, and about 10 new pairs of socks every 2 months, I have no idea how I go through them so quickly! Oh yes, and women, buggars they are, "no you can't have a new bat you can't afford it" Blah blah blah blah. I miss 6th form sometimes

[FattusCattus]

think that sums it up rather well fattus

What - You've seen me bat?