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Cricket Bat - Front foot big hitter.....

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Topic: Cricket Bat - Front foot big hitter.....
Posted By: _JDR_
Subject: Cricket Bat - Front foot big hitter.....
Date Posted: 10 March 2006 at 11:38am

Hi,

I know there are a few bat topics already. However, this one is hopefully more specific.

I bat about #7. Am an all-rounder. I tend to be a big hitter.

I am very strong on my front foot (relative to back foot) and look to score most of my runs off my front foot.

Having said all that. I need a new bat.

Any suggestions? And I don't want custom made.

Thanks




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Posted By: Clobber
Date Posted: 10 March 2006 at 12:15pm
How about a Matrrixx Terminator? Low middle, great balance, tons of power.


Posted By: _JDR_
Date Posted: 10 March 2006 at 12:25pm

never heard of it before..

currently reading up on it.

Good suggestion. Perfect for our home games as we play on a combined pitch so are not allowed to use covers, so low bounce most of the time.

Thanks



Posted By: Clobber
Date Posted: 10 March 2006 at 12:39pm
Be sure to let us know what you end up getting 


Posted By: _JDR_
Date Posted: 10 March 2006 at 12:49pm

After some more reading.. am currently considering:

GN - Longbow, Millenium

Matrrixx Terminator (however can't find a website to customise. I am 6'3" so will probably go for LH)

GM - Hero

Any others that have a mid to low sweet spot ?



Posted By: Clobber
Date Posted: 10 March 2006 at 1:22pm
Most Indian bats will have.....if you like a chunky bat something like the SS Ton Ltd Edition would also fit the bill


Posted By: _JDR_
Date Posted: 10 March 2006 at 2:18pm

Does anyone know where I could "try" a bat ??

Never heard of anyone doing it with cricket bats, but I used to "test drive" a tennis racket by the week whilst deciding which to buy.



Posted By: _JDR_
Date Posted: 15 March 2006 at 11:14am

You know, to be honest with all these posts about bats, it just makes the choice even more difficult.

Think I will just buy a bat with a large sweetspot. I am not a good enough batsmen for it to make a difference I think.



Posted By: Clobber
Date Posted: 15 March 2006 at 11:18am
Ultimately you have to trust your own judgement.

Although I'm always right


Posted By: _JDR_
Date Posted: 15 March 2006 at 11:41am

you probably are in this case.

But, as I said, I don't think I am good enough for it to matter that much.

Probably going for a GN (powerbow or predator) or a Woodworm (just to have something different)



Posted By: charliemacko
Date Posted: 15 March 2006 at 11:53am
avoid woodworm


Posted By: _JDR_
Date Posted: 15 March 2006 at 11:57am

Why is that ?

They advertise grade 1 willow.



Posted By: _JDR_
Date Posted: 15 March 2006 at 1:20pm
Has anyone used a Woodworm ?


Posted By: Warne in making
Date Posted: 15 March 2006 at 4:23pm
Yes, there not very good. I reccomend you do this -

Go to globe sports in bristol

Try a Puma Ballistic - idealy suited to your style

Use it in the nets against the bowling machine - try before you buy!
Hope it helps
Tom Parker


Posted By: charliemacko
Date Posted: 15 March 2006 at 4:48pm

At globe you are not alowed to try before you buy are you? I have used there bola a few time though a good laugh, although there is a very annoying metal pole above the crease, watch out when your going for hooks! Ballistic does sound like it suits you, i would reccomend the 4000, from what I've heard you can get decent willow in the 4000.

Parker, have you been to globe? you seen theyre phoenix bats, i used to have one.



Posted By: Warne in making
Date Posted: 15 March 2006 at 7:49pm
I havent, but i have heard great things from a friend


Posted By: Hugo
Date Posted: 15 March 2006 at 8:02pm
have you considered a gm maxi??


Posted By: _JDR_
Date Posted: 16 March 2006 at 10:25am

Warne in Making  - Bristol is not too far. Will have to do that.

Thanks.

Haven't considered GM Maxi.



Posted By: _JDR_
Date Posted: 30 March 2006 at 3:43pm

Right.

After finally gettting to a shop and lifting a few bats. I realised that there were a few that were much alike and it made my decision even more difficult.

So, although I originally said I wouldn't go for custom, I ended up buying a Millenchamp and Hall Solution. They were having a sale on bats of 2lb 12 +. And although not being female, paying £200 for a bat worth £250 was hard to pass up.

Why did I change my mind? Firstly, I wasn't impressed with the quality of a Woodworm I was looking at. Second, the Powerbow (which was in the lead) was not so nice at the heavier weights. Lastly, the Ricky Ponting Kooka was difficult to get in the exact spec, that I required. Also, the GN bats were £20 more than the M&H.

Awaiting delivery, will tell you how it goes, should get it before nets on thursday 6th april.



Posted By: Warne in making
Date Posted: 30 March 2006 at 4:39pm
Well, the M&H solution is a fine bat, and a near identical shape to the puma ballistic! Hope youve got a good stick and you have a great season,
Parker


Posted By: _JDR_
Date Posted: 01 April 2006 at 1:08am
thank you


Posted By: mazzybabe.uk
Date Posted: 17 April 2006 at 5:29pm
i think if you look to play of the front a higher middle is beter coss it means you can get forward to shorter balls so maybe a G&M Duellist or Kookabuura Diablo


Posted By: stroke master
Date Posted: 20 April 2006 at 7:43pm

matrix bats are gud aswell, the make bats for all sorts of players,

e.g if you don't like a model such as s-10, then they will custom make you an s-10, they have loads of bats, visit theses

http://www.quantumcricket.co.uk - www.quantumcricket.co.uk

http://www.matrixcricket.com - www.matrixcricket.com

 



Posted By: Clobber
Date Posted: 20 April 2006 at 7:50pm
I wouldn't touch Quantum Cricket with a bargepole - partly on account of them having the most hideous looking website ever.

Matrrixx do make awesome bats though. I have an S10, a Terminator and a Wizard and am massively impressed with all three.


Posted By: johnlowe
Date Posted: 18 July 2006 at 2:31pm
With regard to the below comments about Quantum and Matrrixx.com, for all Matrrixx question and enquiries in the UK please visit www.batpad.co.uk. BatPad are the official suppliers of Matrrixx kit in the UK and would delighted to help!

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John Lowe (www.batpad.co.uk)


Posted By: Paul Alcock
Date Posted: 18 July 2006 at 3:03pm
I got myself a GN longbow. I've always had GN bats and my previous bat was a pro performance powerspot which was just the most fantastic bat i've ever used - I got a 5* longbow for £120 and it is a lovely bat - has a cracking middle on it and feels very powerful.

Initially I wanted the powerbow but as soon as I picked it up it didn't feel right - very bottom heavy.

I'm very happy with my longbow


Posted By: still not out
Date Posted: 28 July 2006 at 2:35pm
Originally posted by _JDR_

Any others that have a mid to low sweet spot ?

the puma bats have a nice low middle, especialy the ballistic, also the woodworm wand does.(that is if you can still find one)

go to a cricket store and have a look around, even if you dont see the exact right bat you can still compare prices and such with those you see on the internet.  



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Posted By: Phung
Date Posted: 07 October 2006 at 7:03am
puma ballistics or a GN powerbow would be perfect for you. they've got awesome low sweetspots. don't get a GN predator, they've got mid to high sweetspots.



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