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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Ultimately you have to trust your own judgement. Although I'm always right  |
Posted By: _JDR_
Date Posted: 15 March 2006 at 11:41am
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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
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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
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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
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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
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have you considered a gm maxi?? |
Posted By: _JDR_
Date Posted: 16 March 2006 at 10:25am
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Posted By: Clobber
Date Posted: 20 April 2006 at 7:50pm
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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
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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!
------------- John Lowe (www.batpad.co.uk) |
Posted By: Paul Alcock
Date Posted: 18 July 2006 at 3:03pm
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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
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. ------------- |
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. |