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Just saw some bats today and they caught my eye, well designed to catch the new generation of lads.  Anyhow, saw 2 MRF bat and picked them up and was messing around with them.  Both were Kashmir Willow, one was the prodigy and the other the typhoon.  The prodigy swept me off my feet (yeah, just like a girl eh), it was light, handle the correct length as far as i'm concerned and the handle was thinish, just good so I can have a full wrap around the bat the way I like and it will allow for a bullet like swing.

Here's a couple of photos of the latest addition to my family.

I had decided to treat myself to a new bat even though I don't really need one, but the batmakers I contacted were either too expensive or couldn't/wouldn't make something to the spec I wanted. So I got in touch with my old pal Mohit at Champ in India, and 6 days later this beauty arrived at my door.

It's not quite the spec I asked for, which was shaped like the Ignite Andrew Strauss was using in the West Indies last year, and has concaving on the back, but I am still really pleased with it. It's 2'11 or fractionally under. edges around 33mm, and the ball rebounded off it impressively when I knocked one up and down a few times.

My Hawk is going well at the moment so this will have to wait its turn, but I am looking forward to giving it a real go.

ahhhh, the old "it's in the post" gambit!!

Howdy lads, i now fortunately have a part time job, and due to that, i am now able to get a new bat my budget is £250, i recently purchased a kookaburra blade 750, 3 months ago, but i suspect, soon from the over use at the nets and playing for three clubs and training would have something to do with soon getting a new one, I am particualarly interested in Gray nicholls and Kookaburra, Any ideas out of those brands?

I'm looking for a bat and I am wondering has anyone got a Gray Nicolls Lazer or used one? who can tell me?


Edited by -JP- - 19 August 2010 at 11:33am

I bought a "screaming cat" the other week and it must be the best cricket bat I have ever seen. with the best ping off the bat as well. I would recommend these bats to anyone.. they are available only online made by Julian Millichamp who used to make bats for adam gilchrist (and possibly Ponting.. shhh..)

Edited by -JP- - 26 October 2010 at 3:37pm

Originally posted by Clobber They do look good, but are terrifyingly expensive

Mate there is a new brand out in Australia an you can pick up a great bat at really good price ,Its called voodoo if you want some details let me Know

A Screaming Cat and an L & W Signature....I think we have found the secret millionaire!

Prices for L & W bats have gone through the roof here lately, due to exchange rates among other things. When I looked at buying a Private Bin in Jan 2008, they were £220, and now are a whopping £340.

The Signature has gone from £700 to £950.

£950!!


Edited by Clobber - 11 November 2010 at 4:30pm

I would definitely love to try both, but can't see myself shelling out that much for a bat ever unless they come with a written guarantee that I will score 10 hundreds a season (bearing in mind I've never managed one yet!). Besides I have 3 good bats in my bag as it is which will do me for a while yet.

Hi Mouse Im a bit the same when I bat i like to play lofted straight drives and  cover drive but i also use a light bat so i can plat the good old fashion cow corner shot or pull shot I found having the pick up more toward the toe and a slight bow to the blade helps me but you would have to see for yourself I guess . Depends on how quick the bowling is and do you want to keep the ball more on the ground than in the air,Tecnique is all for that but a good bat can definatly help to fit your style, I know a new brand out in brisbane that can definatly help you out an if ya want some details let me no and i will pass them on. Gl mate an I hope this helps a little

Thanks jkaus. I took note of your advice, it helped when i finally went got a new bat today in the boxing day sales :D Ended up getting a grey nic powerbow at 2'7. I was leaning towards a nitro but there weren't any in stock and 30% off was too good to pass up! It's got a nice slight bow to th blade and feels simply superb in the hands... great buy!

It's a shame Tom/Tevans doesn't post here any more, he could have given you loads of info. You will probably find him over on the Cricket Supplies forum if you are so inclined.

Go see Mohit at champ A5 Sports complex deli rd Meerut he will sort you out if not you will find nearly all the manufactures around that area