What Bat Should I GET?

[Bullet Drive]

Hello, I am looking to purchase a new bat for nets only. I can pay up to £60 only as its only for nets. I like middle weight bats, not to heavy and not to light. I would like one with a clean face etc..

I have so far looked at these bats:

Gunn Moore Apex DXM 303 Bat - http://www.prodirectcricket.com/Products/Gunn-Moore-Cricket-Bats-Gunn-Moore-Apex-DXM-303-Cricket-Bat-Ready-ToeTekl-Grade-Four-Blue-Black-26213.aspx

Gunn Moore Icon DXM 303 - http://www.prodirectcricket.com/Products/Gunn-Moore-Cricket-Bats-Gunn-Moore-Icon-DXM-303-Cricket-Bat-Black-Cricket-Bat-Pro-Direct-Cricket-2829.aspx

If you can, can you please suggest any more bats. I don't care about the brand or anything. I just want a nice bat for nets with a clean face etc. I play in the UK and we have low bounce.

Thanks.

[canadiancricketer]

Definately not a boom boom...........they are very expensive for asian bats. Something like a CA or a GM would do nicely

[shirazi_r]

It's not a good idea to start a new thread with the intention of having it merged later on; that defeats the purpose of dedicated threads.

Either way, I wouldn't recommend a Boom Boom as I don't think they're great value for money. Have a read and you'll see that there's been quite a buzz around GM bats on this forum lately so perhaps that's something that interests you. Let us know the kind of pitches you play on so that we can point you in the right direction.

[canadiancricketer]

what he said...........please give us some more info on your style of play, favourite shots, least favourit etc...

[momin97]

canadian cricketer bhai gm top of the line is more expensive than boom boom so i would say bb is better but not as good as mb ca or ihsan

[canadiancricketer]

lol.......I said GM for no reason.......though I do think the lower end GM's are very good. IMO, get either a CA or ihsan...........inferno and lynx play very well and last ages

[Bullet Drive]

I have now updated my original post. Thanks.

[canadiancricketer]

Hey.......thanks for updating...........I would say you picked out something very nice. u Have to get the apex. Its a gem of a bat. Its cheap......not top of the line.......but it outperforms a lot of higher end expensive bats. Check out these links for a better description of the bat:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yx3zSQAtWBg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=boiY2-XJhIA

[Bullet Drive]

Hey.......thanks for updating...........I would say you picked out something very nice. u Have to get the apex. Its a gem of a bat. Its cheap......not top of the line.......but it outperforms a lot of higher end expensive bats. Check out these links for a better description of the bat:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yx3zSQAtWBg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=boiY2-XJhIA

Thanks for the help. I will go for the Apex then. But I have some questions first:

1) What grade would this apex be?
2) In the video links you provided me with, he had the 2010 version. The one I am going to buy is the 2011 version. Would it still be the same bat but with different stickers?
3) The only sizes they have left in stock are Medium and light weight. What size is medium weight e.g. 2.9lb?

Thanks

[Quick Single]

Thanks for the help. I will go for the Apex then. But I have some questions first:

1) What grade would this apex be?
2) In the video links you provided me with, he had the 2010 version. The one I am going to buy is the 2011 version. Would it still be the same bat but with different stickers?
3) The only sizes they have left in stock are Medium and light weight. What size is medium weight e.g. 2.9lb?

Thanks

Bhai, I would recommend to you the Icon actually because it suits your style of play as it has a high middle and superb pick up. However if you are really set on the Apex that's up to you.

Now to answering your queries.

1)Well it will be lower end English Willow like G4 or G3

2)Yes the bat will be pretty much the same, but new stickers.

3) Medium weight will be around 2.9-2.11

[Bullet Drive]

Bhai, I would recommend to you the Icon actually because it suits your style of play as it has a high middle and superb pick up. However if you are really set on the Apex that's up to you.

Now to answering your queries.

1)Well it will be lower end English Willow like G4 or G3

2)Yes the bat will be pretty much the same, but new stickers.

3) Medium weight will be around 2.9-2.11

Ok thanks for the info but because my pitches have low bounce, shouldn't I get a bat with a lower middle.

[Quick Single]

No problem brother.

Actually, since you play on lower bouncing pitches I would say go for Apex.

[canadiancricketer]

1) its grade 3 willow with a protective cover so u wont see the grain

2) exact same bat but new 2011 stickers

3) medium welll........dont know for sure but a light would be 2.7-2.9, so im guessing a medium will be 2.10-2.12 something like that

[Bullet Drive]

No problem brother.

Actually, since you play on lower bouncing pitches I would say go for Apex.

Thanks QS, If I buy this bat, will the face be clean or have polycoat etc?

Also would it look good if i had a pink grip on it?

[askmoi]

theres no polycoat.

get the pink grip if u like it. swann is using it i think.

[canadiancricketer]

pink grip would be nice!

[canadiancricketer]

yeh and swannie does use it

[Bullet Drive]

What grade is the 303?

[Quick Single]

What grade is the 303?

ORIGINAL L.E.
The very best unbleached seasoned Grade 1 English Willow
Selected for grain structure and weight
Limited by willow availability
Bats individually tested to ensure 5 Star performance
Fitted with top quality treble spring multi-piece cane handle for outstanding feel, flex and control
Handle ovalled for natural bottom hand location, comfort and control
GM NOW! and ToeTek™ finish fitted as standard

ORIGINAL
Superior unbleached seasoned Grade 1 English Willow
Straight grained with a hint of colour and minor cosmetic blemishes
Fitted with top quality treble spring multi-piece cane handle for outstanding feel, flex and control
Handles ovalled for natural bottom hand location comfort and control
GM NOW! and ToeTek™ finish fitted as standard

909
Unbleached seasoned Grade 1 English Willow
Predominantly straight grained with colour on one edge and minor blemishes
Fitted with top quality treble spring multi-piece cane handle for outstanding feel, flex and control
Handles ovalled for natural bottom hand location comfort and control
GM NOW! and ToeTek™ finish fitted as standard

808
Superior unbleached seasoned Grade 2 English Willow
Minor blemishes and some colour on one edge
Fitted with good quality treble spring multi-piece cane handle for outstanding feel, flex and control
GM NOW! and ToeTek™ finish fitted as standard

707
Seasoned unbleached Grade 2 English Willow
Minor blemishes with some colour on one edge
Fitted with good quality treble spring cane handle
GM NOW! and TOE-TEK™ finish fitted as standard

606
Superior Seasoned bleached Grade 3 English Willow
Minor blemishes with some colour on one edge
Fitted with good quality treble spring cane handle
GM NOW! and ToeTek™ finish fitted as standard

505
Seasoned bleached Grade 3 English Willow
Minor knot marks with some light stain/speck
Fitted with treble spring cane handle
GM NOW! and ToeTek™ finish fitted as standard

404
Seasoned bleached Grade 3 English Willow
Knot marks with some stain/speck
Fitted with treble spring cane handle
GM NOW! and ToeTek™ finish fitted as standard

This is GM's Willow Grading system. Hope it helps.

[Bullet Drive]

There is no 303 there LOL.

[Bullet Drive]

So final thoughts before I order a bat(open question).

Which bat should I get out of these:

http://www.prodirectcricket.com/Products/Gunn-Moore-Cricket-Bats-Gunn-Moore-Apex-DXM-303-Cricket-Bat-Ready-ToeTekl-Grade-Four-Blue-Black-26213.aspx

http://www.prodirectcricket.com/Products/Gunn-Moore-Cricket-Bats-Gunn-Moore-Luna-DXM-303-Cricket-Bat-Ready-ToeTek-Gold-Silver-26394.aspx

http://www.prodirectcricket.com/Products/Gunn-Moore-Cricket-Bats-Gunn-Moore-Icon-DXM-303-Circket-Bat-Ready-ToeTek-Black-Silver-26358.aspx

http://www.prodirectcricket.com/products/Gunn-Moore-Cricket-Bats-Gunn-Moore-Icon-DXM-303-Cricket-Bat-Black-Cricket-Bat-Pro-Direct-Cricket-2829.aspx

[Quick Single]

There is no 303 there LOL.

Oh, yeah my bad. Here it is.

303
Seasoned Grade 4 English Willow
White polycoat finish
Fitted with ProTec™ cover to face and edges
ToeTek™ finish fitted as standard

Again my apologies.

[Bullet Drive]

So final thoughts before I order a bat(open question).

Which bat should I get out of these:

http://www.prodirectcricket.com/Prod...ack-26213.aspx

http://www.prodirectcricket.com/Prod...ver-26394.aspx

http://www.prodirectcricket.com/Prod...ver-26358.aspx

http://www.prodirectcricket.com/prod...cket-2829.aspx

[Bullet Drive]

Guys is Pro Direct reliable etc?

[Cover Drive]

Icon and yes.

[canadiancricketer]

apex wins for me

[Bullet Drive]

I will go for the icon then. How long does delivery etc take?

[Cover Drive]

2-4 days

[canadiancricketer]

awhhhhh man..........well I didnt get my vote.........but whatever you get...........i hope it goes well for you! Good luck bro

[canadiancricketer]

kidding...........im wasting space........sorry..........man but I really do like the apex......u know Jason loves it too and he's got both bats! what would u say......icon or apex asad?

[askmoi]

if u like it so much, go for the apex.

[Bullet Drive]

OK, I am now going to purchase, Icon 303 it is, any agree? and would a pink grip look good on this.

[canadiancricketer]

apex! lol............im kidding.........your choice...........ya go for the icon with a pink grip!

[Quick Single]

Definitely, Haroon bhai. A wise purchase I would say.

Let's just hope it turns out a beast.

[Bullet Drive]

Definitely, Haroon bhai. A wise purchase I would say.

Let's just hope it turns out a beast.

Thank you and inshallah.

[momin97]

hope to see your bat soon :)

[Bullet Drive]

will post a review etc. Gonna order tomorow 100% inshallah.