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[jonprice]

What do you all think about the TT bat?

[mattw]

Like the look of it, however haven't seen one in the flesh yet. If I had the money this is one bat I would seriously look to purchase this season.

[roco]

Mikes one I saw and felt was a beaut but that was not a standard tt

[peplow]

Yeah mikes was lovely as was the one up for sale on here last year, i believe pete has a nice one too. Still regret not buying the one on here!

However apparently lots have very small profiles now in shops, so not worth having the cut shoulders!

[jonprice]

Do you guys feel there is much difference in performance between players & Sps?

[yvk3103]

I have one that I specially ordered with NB and it is amazing. the middle is phenomenal and the pick-up is a dream

[johan95]

I think there probably is. But all the Players bats I have used seem to be of a good standard!

[yvk3103]

Do you guys feel there is much difference in performance between players & Sps?

Sometimes no. I have seen a few Players bats at Lukey's that have a better ping and pick-up than a SPS in the same range. Just the looks aren't all that good. The good looking Players are generally not as good as SPS in performance.

[yvk3103]

At club level you may not be able to feel the difference as the standard of the bowling, the quality of the balls used, wicket and the outfield are generally not very good. All these affect the speed with which the ball comes on to the bat and goes off the bat.

The faster it comes the faster it goes.

My opinion is that a pro will time the ball better than us even with a Players bat than most of us can with a SPS or even better due to the above mentioned factors.

[Uzi Sports]

I have alway found that there is a good difference between SPS and players as those are graded by Tim and Nick Keeley.

Regards

Asad

[johan95]

Interesting, very conflicting opinions. I guess there is some difference, Have you heard reports of difference in the performance as well as the looks though Asad? Though I think us Club Cricketers are OK with Players haha, but we're never going to buy the second range I guess it's a desire to want the best that is on offer, despite what Yash said being a very valid point!

[yvk3103]

I have alway found that there is a good difference between SPS and players as those are graded by Tim and Nick Keeley.

Regards

Asad

Are all Newbery bats graded just on performance Asad bhai? Would Tim or Nick grade a bat with some imperfections in the willow but SPS level performance as a SPS?

[yvk3103]

A pro playing on hard wickets and facing 80mph ball will time the ball better with a Players grade bat than a club cricketer playing with a SPS on similar or slower wickets and facing 60-70mph ball.

Still to factor the players ability, skill and technique, where I think there will be no debate whether a club cricketer is more talented or a Pro....

[Uzi Sports]

I have been told by tim that clefts are graded initially for SPS and players and once the bat is made, Tim checks and then grade it as sps or player. how can you check performance by just hitting the bat with mallet for few mins.
My experience is that willow quality is better for SPS bat.

[jonprice]

Thanks guys. I guess it also depends on budget