mas cambios
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Re: new cricket bats
That sounds nice, any photos?
That sounds nice, any photos?
new cricket bats
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ciza spina
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not bad i would but i would go for english willow
not bad i would but i would go for english willow
ciza spina
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ha ha jimmy
ha ha jimmy
Virendersingh.berthwal
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Thanks Jimmy
. I will post the photo very soon.
Yes;It is the same bat.jimmy33 said:
Thanks Jimmy
. I will post the photo very soon.mas cambios
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As we're on the topic of new bats, I picked up a new net bat today. A SS Turbo, was really cheap and as my other bat had just died, I thought why not?
Not something that I would normally go for but it plays fine and with the second grip added its a nice weight and pick up.
As we're on the topic of new bats, I picked up a new net bat today. A SS Turbo, was really cheap and as my other bat had just died, I thought why not?
Not something that I would normally go for but it plays fine and with the second grip added its a nice weight and pick up.
mas cambios
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It's English willow and it's from Surridge Sport.
I only got it because it was cheap (50% off plus I got another £15 off it) and that for the money it looked and tapped up ok. There are 9/10 reasonable grains (straight enough), and there is a bit of harder wood on the outside edge.
The wood isn't the cleanest looking, with what appears to be a little bit of 'butterfly' staining (no bad thing though) and one or two knots on the edge - but at least I know that it hasn't been bleached.
All in all, for the money and for what it'll be used for, its a pretty good buy, well, I think so anyway, the only thing it lacks is an oval handle.
It's English willow and it's from Surridge Sport.
I only got it because it was cheap (50% off plus I got another £15 off it) and that for the money it looked and tapped up ok. There are 9/10 reasonable grains (straight enough), and there is a bit of harder wood on the outside edge.
The wood isn't the cleanest looking, with what appears to be a little bit of 'butterfly' staining (no bad thing though) and one or two knots on the edge - but at least I know that it hasn't been bleached.
All in all, for the money and for what it'll be used for, its a pretty good buy, well, I think so anyway, the only thing it lacks is an oval handle.
Re: new cricket bats
sorry to steal the thread but i thought it would save making another thread
if i am a player who usually plays ether square of the wicket( if that is square both ways) and down the ground in a V and i also play the leg glance the late cut but not as often but i also play defensive and wait for the right shot as you can make any runs once your back in the pavillion would a slightly heavier bat be good for me ... i am 16 and am fairly strong and i am 173 and i was thinking about 2lb 9 oz - 2lb 12 oz
what do you think
sorry to steal the thread but i thought it would save making another thread
if i am a player who usually plays ether square of the wicket( if that is square both ways) and down the ground in a V and i also play the leg glance the late cut but not as often but i also play defensive and wait for the right shot as you can make any runs once your back in the pavillion would a slightly heavier bat be good for me ... i am 16 and am fairly strong and i am 173 and i was thinking about 2lb 9 oz - 2lb 12 oz
what do you think
mas cambios
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The weight you specify is what I would consider to be the average weight for a bat nowadays.
If you're able to, go to a local cricket store and try a few bats put. Start with something around the 2lb 10 mark with a classical shape and see how it feels. Play a few strokes and really get a feel for the bat. If it feels too light, try a heavier one, and the opposite if it feels too heavy.
There is no real wrong or right weight for a bat, it's down to what you feel comfortable with and the only way to find that out is to try a few before you buy.
It may be worthwhile spending a bit of time looking at a few manufacturers sites as they often include the type of player a bat should suit in the description but as always this should only be taken as a rough guide.
The weight you specify is what I would consider to be the average weight for a bat nowadays.
If you're able to, go to a local cricket store and try a few bats put. Start with something around the 2lb 10 mark with a classical shape and see how it feels. Play a few strokes and really get a feel for the bat. If it feels too light, try a heavier one, and the opposite if it feels too heavy.
There is no real wrong or right weight for a bat, it's down to what you feel comfortable with and the only way to find that out is to try a few before you buy.
It may be worthwhile spending a bit of time looking at a few manufacturers sites as they often include the type of player a bat should suit in the description but as always this should only be taken as a rough guide.