I'd be most surprised to see anyone here taken to court for suggesting that player x might be using or not using a particular type of bat.

I shall close this as people annoying other people is not what we're here for.

http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/ci/content/image/217199.html

If you look at that link of CRAIG MCMILLAN that looks suspiciously like my fusion.

JDR i think you have said enough, your tone is quite nauseating and offensive, i would hope that the forum administator will put a stop to these topics because it is people like your good self that stir up un-necessary arguments.

By the way what is your first class record?

Just read that forum. that is a fair response by the manufacturers.

I think it might happen here as I did tell Kooka in my email which forum had these rumours.

I don't believe he has had any test cricketer use his bat.

Just like people ascert that Test cricketers use custom bats and re-sticker them.

My assertion is that no Test cricketer has used a Fusion bat. It usually gets out if they do, just as it did with Bradbury. Until I see proof, I will not give credence to any mumblings by supporters of the custom manufacturers.

Never used either.

All the fusion "supporters" on this forum annoy me. No proof they have had a Test cricketer use one of their bats.

Bradbury - If it is good enough for GOD (S. Waugh) and Punter, then I think it is good enough for you.

If you call both companies they can make something for you. Though I am sure both have stock product that they sell with no customisation.

If I had to choose, between those two, I would go for Bradbury.

In that case.

Have a think about what type of player you are and select according to that instead of worrying about brand.

I read a good article the other day giving guidelines about weight, pickup, length etc depending on position in batting order and some other stuff. Trying to find a link for you.

If you score most of your runs driving then select a bat with mid to low sweetspot. If you are opening the batting select one with mid to high that you can move quickly.

Not sure what else. I am no expert. I am in the same dilemma about buying a bat.

Groovydude - I don't think it really matters at the end of the day unless you are playing cricket as a career.

Personally all these custom bats posts have turned me off them and I know my cricket isn't good enough to make a difference. Before I worry too much about minute details about a bat, i think my technique and shot selection requires my attention.

you think wrong bill! also this is about bradbury bats, not every one wil agree with my OpinionS, and if every one did, it would be quite boring, thats why i put ' i think' in my post.

 Anyway back to the topic, i found out tonight that grant flower has or has had his bats made by bradbury, and as one of the players at my club knows him, he is getting one off him as grant did not want it, and the weight of it, 2lb 4oz!!!! no joke, he must like his light bats grant!

  Henry,

         me thinks you are a Mischief maker?

  Bill

 Clobber

 Bill

Hi Sid,

       you have still got some things wrong,but i am not going to responed to any more on this matter,because it will get too personal, and that will do no one any good,just one thing We sponsor David Brents brother Gary Brent of Zimbabwe!

Bill

 Hi Sidman,

                i think it is inappropriate of you to rant on about my comments when you have not read them correctly,can i suggest that you re-read them and tell me where i have said the things that you have so wrongly stated.

What interest should i declare?

Where did i correct myself?

Where did i say that Bradburys "have" copied our shape ?

How is it dangerous for me, when i have not said the the things that you have wrongly stated ?

How i am i trying to get a bigger slice of market,when we are custom batmakers,dont you realise that hand made batmakers can only make so many bats per week,so common sense will tell you we are very limited as to how many bats we can turn out!

If you mean that i am running down other batmakers,by your burning off,i have only had praise for the hand crafted batmakers, and you could do me a favour,contact all the custom bat makers and ask them if they press they bats by hand i,e literally by hand with no electrical motor,we do.

As for the grow up bit,well i am 65 years old and i do not think i am child like yet.

I have taken your remarks to be offensive, you do not know very much about me,if you did you would not have made your un-warranted remarks.

Sidman you know who i am ,who are you?

Can i ask do you do any charity work ? do you give much to good causes ? do you give many bats and equipment to young cricketers of all races and greeds? if the answer is yes then you have my best wishes,because both myself and my son do!

We give more than we take out of this great cricket game,because we are trully cricket lovers,by the way what is your first class record ? i think my son may be one of the only cricket pro making hand made bats,

.As you may well have gathered by now i am rather upset by your inane remarks.I will ask you to consider is the forum the right place to argue about these matters when we should be enjoying harmless banter regarding all cricket matters and perhaps learning from other people.

I opologise to all you good forumers for my post,i will slide into the back ground now and keep quite.

  Bill, and on behalf of James

PS please forgive any mistakes i may have made it is rather late.