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safran 
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 Topic: Graphite/Fibreglass?Posted: 09 December 2005 at 6:02pm |
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what are these bats all about, just gimmicks?
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saadadvanced7
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Posted: 09 December 2005 at 10:07pm |
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I have no idea...but I've heard something about Graphite bats can hit the ball harder...I don't know..
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Regulation without integration leads to suicide.
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snell77
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Posted: 18 December 2005 at 3:27pm |
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It reinforces the bat, thus hitting the ball harder. Ricky Ponting's
Kookaburra Kahuna bat and the rest of the Kahuna range are the only bat
i know of that use graphite.
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Warne in making
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Joined: 29 December 2005 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 254 |
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Posted: 30 December 2005 at 6:09pm |
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There banned now - kooka have two years to change there design
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saadadvanced7
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Posted: 30 December 2005 at 6:57pm |
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They banned them just because they can hot harder? That's not fair.
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Warne in making
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Posted: 30 December 2005 at 10:02pm |
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Its because its a direct breach in the code of cricket. Its the size and colouring
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saadadvanced7
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Posted: 30 December 2005 at 10:55pm |
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The bats are too big?
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swerveman
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Posted: 31 December 2005 at 12:10am |
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Are you sure about this? I'd be very interested if you could post a link to any articles. There is a law about bats: Law 6 (The bat)1. Width and length 2. Covering the blade
As you can see, there's nothing in there about the colour. I suppose the ICC might get a bit needled about the size of the sticker, but I don't personally see too much that could be called illegal, unless the bat is wider than the permitted 4 1/4 inches (I can't see Ricky Ponting using a bat longer than 38 inches).
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safran
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Posted: 01 January 2006 at 3:07am |
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They are still looking into it as long as i know and if they ban it its because these bats damage the balls.
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saadadvanced7
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Posted: 01 January 2006 at 3:08am |
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I don't think that these bats damage the balls.
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vettori no2
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Posted: 31 January 2006 at 8:57am |
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I reckon its just kookaburra trying to sell more bats by making them look cool and boast about about things that a graphite backing could,in theory do.
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batman100
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Posted: 31 January 2006 at 9:14am |
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It is true the MCC are considering this mat ter at this moment,sept 2006 there will be new guide lines coming into force! The bat you refer to does not damage the ball in any way what so ever,and it does not make the bat proform better either,it does protect the back of the bat,and it has sold a lot of bats!!!! We know some of these matters because we are kept informed seeing as we are cricket bat manufactuers. Bill
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swerveman
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Posted: 31 January 2006 at 12:11pm |
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Bill, what's your best guess as to the outcome of the deliberations? From my point of view, as a local league umpire, I don't see anything at all wrong with these bats, but I might have to review my position if the MCC get stroppy!
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batman100
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Posted: 31 January 2006 at 12:38pm |
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hi, To perfectly honest and it pains me to say it becuase they sell 1000's of these bats ,we dont! but in reality it will does no good at all,but if the player think does then thats up to them,as you will know cricket is in the mind.Ithink if it stays you have not got advantage ,but i would not objection to a batsman that had one of these bats in the opposition. I do know the out come of this item and will be out in the open later this year,in the favour of the small bat makers! What league are you in?
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swerveman
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Posted: 31 January 2006 at 2:18pm |
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As of the coming season, I'm on the East Sussex Cricket League panel.
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batman100
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Posted: 31 January 2006 at 2:23pm |
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Great, i was born in brighton mind you i am not boasting, Cornford is my surname ,loads of them in Sussex.
Any way have a good season.
Bill
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swerveman
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Posted: 31 January 2006 at 2:55pm |
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Thanks, Bill. You're right about Cornford being popular in Sussex. The nearest one's an undertaker!
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batman100
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Posted: 31 January 2006 at 3:06pm |
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thanks!!
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Doctor
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Posted: 31 January 2006 at 3:08pm |
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I normally field in the slips and, as a rule, i always look at the edge of the bat when the bowler comes in to bowl. The reverse side of some bats these days leaves a lot to be desired! I can't stand having to concentrate on lurid designs and pictures on the reverse side of some bats. I think they should be banned
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Cricket - the game of Life
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batman100
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Posted: 31 January 2006 at 3:19pm |
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Doctor,remember you must concentrate on the ball and nothing else.LOL
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Doctor
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Posted: 31 January 2006 at 3:26pm |
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Of course,I do concentrate on the ball as well, however, the back of the bat still is predominately in view. It is only recently that some manufacturers have decided to cover the whole of the back of a bat with these lurid designs and i can only asume that it is to annoy the wicket-keeper and slip fielders |
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Clobber
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Posted: 31 January 2006 at 3:32pm |
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seems to be working too!
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batman100
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Posted: 31 January 2006 at 3:52pm |
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put some Oakleys on!! |
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swerveman
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Posted: 31 January 2006 at 4:16pm |
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I'd love to be able to wear Oakleys, especially the "make stuff clearer" variety, but I already wear specs. Is there any hope for me?
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Doctor
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Posted: 31 January 2006 at 4:18pm |
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I do wear Oakley sunglasses when fielding and it has helped against the glare, however, the designs are still off-putting. I remember when a bat was just a bat and you didn't need endless gimmicks to sell them. Wood is a beautiful, natural product, why cover it up? |
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Clobber
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Posted: 31 January 2006 at 4:25pm |
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sheesh I wish I could afford Oakleys - have to make do with a cheapo copy of their style
 I must say I quite like a striking sticker design on the back of a bat - within reason of course |
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saadadvanced7
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Posted: 02 February 2006 at 8:53pm |
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I don't need these 'oakleys' because I am just fine without 'em.
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crick
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Posted: 16 February 2006 at 4:39pm |
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here's another update bout the bats
http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/ci/content/current/story/2374 89.html |
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Posted: 16 February 2006 at 5:51pm |
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Yup, they've been banned.
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crick
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Posted: 16 February 2006 at 9:24pm |
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well there is still about 2 years left of use if you've already bought one so dont panic yet, that is mainly just for the internationals
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