Your Cricket New Bat

[Covvy]

Hi

I'm gonna buy a new bat (hopefully) with money from Xmas. I currently have a kahuna magic but I want a bat that can actually go to the boundary without having to slog it. Please give me a few bats I should look at. The price must be below $120. I play not really aggresivly but try and pick the gaps and keep the run rate up. I want a bat that's good for me stlye of batting but also one that you can hit fours (maybe 6's) off. Please tell me a few suggestions.

Thanks in advance

 

[mattfb]

I seem to bat the same sort of style as you, and i have a size 6, English Willow, Slazenger 389 select.
It was about $130

 

[jordox]

under 120 bucks leaves pretty bad stuff to be honest. I'd recommend either the best puma model around that price mark or the fusion around there they seem to be pretty good junior models.

I have a 389 pro around $450 it is starting to annoy the stuff out of me. It's kind of dead now.

 

[mattfb]

Well to be honest, depends how old/big you are.
I got my size six for about $130-$140 like i said but a Harrow would have been $150.. etc.

And the 389 Pro's were all to big sizes. So yeah it depends on your age and size with the price range. My $130 is a real beauty for the grade i play in. I love it to peices, it was a good deal because it was an English Willow. Make sure you get an English Willow, they make a real difference.

 

[jordox]

Well to be honest, depends how old/big you are.
I got my size six for about $130-$140 like i said but a Harrow would have been $150.. etc.

And the 389 Pro's were all to big sizes. So yeah it depends on your age and size with the price range. My $130 is a real beauty for the grade i play in. I love it to peices, it was a good deal because it was an English Willow. Make sure you get an English Willow, they make a real difference.

But Harrow we are talking like 10-12 year old aren't we? I had a full sized bat at 15 and I didn't struggle at all.

 

[Covvy]

yeah I'm thinking of a slazenger. I just want people's opinions.

 

[dikon]

Don't buy online.If you want a bat go to the shop and try it in your hands if it's the right weight and pick up for you buy it.

 

[Almost_Austwick]

If you're buying a bat online, then you might as well pick it by the colour of the stickers.

The only real way to choose one is to get out there and pick it in person. Grip it, play a few shots, check the balance, weight and that it's the right bat for you.

 

[Leggie]

I reccomend the Gray Nicholls Nitro, uts new and is really lightweight, perfect for shot execution...

 

[Covvy]

no way am I buying it online!

 

[dikon]

I reccomend the Gray Nicholls Nitro, uts new and is really lightweight, perfect for shot execution...

How can you say it's lightweight when all bats have different weight?

 

[barmyarmy]

then you might as well pick it by the colour of the stickers

That's how I chose mine
The theory was that if the bat looked scary the fielding team would be too scared to bowl properly or catch the ball. I might try an all pink one with sparkly bits next season.

 

[Almost_Austwick]

That's how I chose mine
The theory was that if the bat looked scary the fielding team would be too scared to bowl properly or catch the ball. I might try an all pink one with sparkly bits next season.

I'll sort one out for you if you like.

Shocking pink blade, sparkly stickers and biker studs on the toe. You'll be the 'MAN'!

 

[angryangy]

If you want value, wait a week after Xmas and get one on sale.

Judging by your age in your profile, unless you're some sort of man-boy, a harrow-size bat should get through its useful life before you need a bigger one. That knocks the cost down somewhat. Trouble is, you'll still only have the Kashmir willow fitting well inside your price range and from my experience, you'd need a new one each year (or at least a new roll of gaffa tape) if you really use it, which ends up costing you the funds (or good graces from your 'creditors') to actually buy/get a good bat in the long term.

As AA says, the only way to be sure is to feel the bat out personally. Also consider the number of grains on the bat. Although the 'sweetness' increases with the number of grains, so does fragility; 8-12 is considered first grade wood. Basically in your price range, keep an eye for the most grains. It's not really a deal breaker, but if you've got a shortlist of bats that you really like, it might make your decision easier. Also consider if the bat is 'pre-knocked' or if the store will knock it in free (the latter being most ideal).

Finally, back to price. For proper bats, your ideal ones are probably at an RRP of no less than $150. The good news there is as I said earlier: sales. Pre-Christmas sales tend to cut prices by 10-20%, but after Christmas you will find even further cuts, maybe up to 50%. Have a look at bats that are a bit out of your price range and see if there is one worth waiting for.

 

[Covvy]

yeah I'm gonna go just after Xmas to get a bargain. That's everyone for your help. I'll probably just have a good feel at all the bats and choose the best one.