Questions Regarding Cricket Equipment (Bats, Pads, Gloves etc)

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Majid Bhai the willow doesn't look great. I mean it has alot of blemishes on it. How does it feel though? Do you mind if I ask you how much you paid for it?

[Knightrider]

The willow is fine quality it only has one big blemish in the middle of the bat and and willow is super soft and lightweight cleft. I was told it was as good as professional players bat and it is very good oiled it once and only tapped it few times with mallet and bat is so responsive. Its upthere with the GN ignite pp. I got it for bargain price.

[Knightrider]

Oil makes the willow look darker but its really good quality. I really like the heartwood on the bat. Uzair I think the bat is highest quality coz i tested it nd compared it to my best bats. Pro quality bats always have good ping from the toe of the bat and this one is same as GN ingite it even pings off the toe.

[Cover Drive]

Picture quality also makes it look a bit different than it is. As long it feels nice and plays well then I think everything is safe. Honestly, I like the grains they seem to be quite straight. Also it seems to have lots of meat on it and the shape looks good as well. It also seems to have a long sweetspot as well. But you can confirm this Majid Bhai, how long is the sweetspot?

I hope the bat goes really well for you Majid Bhai

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Also how much does this stick weighs?

[Knightrider]

very light not sure of its weight am guessing 2.8

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For 2.8 it seems to have alot of meat on it! It seems to be a great stick Majid Bhai.

Let us know how it plays once you have played with it

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KRAKATOA

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THRUXTON

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GRIZZLY

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B 52

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MJOLNIR

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Uncle Sam few decent and nice sticks are there. If you had a chance to buy one of them which one would it be? (Ignore all the other factors).

I like B 52 as it has reall long sweetspot. What do you think Uncle Sam, which bat (above) has the longest sweetspot?

[IMMYBUTT]

I know i have posted this before but if any one is interested in purchasing an AS V3 LE bat please speak to Asad at ASSPORTS.CO.UK, i just recieved my one. It is awesome, great balance, springy handle, beatuiful pinging middle and chunky as hell. The best bat i have owned, could have easily been Abdul Razzaq's bat. Basically what im saying is if your an AS fan, you can not afford to miss out, Simple as!

[Bouncer]

I know i have posted this before but if any one is interested in purchasing an AS V3 LE bat please speak to Asad at ASSPORTS.CO.UK, i just recieved my one. It is awesome, great balance, springy handle, beatuiful pinging middle and chunky as hell. The best bat i have owned, could have easily been Abdul Razzaq's bat. Basically what im saying is if your an AS fan, you can not afford to miss out, Simple as!


Butt, How much did u pay including shipping and handling?

How much that guy charges for shipping to US?

[IMMYBUTT]

Bouncer, mail Asad, you can get his details on www.assports.co.uk, he will tell you all the prices. Just let me tell you, you wont be disappointed.

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IMMYBUTT Bhai do you mind posting few pictures?

[xkalibur80]

Uncle Sam - Hayden was using the new Mongoose MMi3 in the IPL.....can't believe the power of the bat.

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I saw it in the highlights. It was amazing bat!! The bay has started to grow on me now. Before MMi he was using CoR3 which Uncle Sam is looking for

[xkalibur80]

Finally gave my UT bat a serious session in the nets today......not a bad piece of willow. ASV3 is yet to unleash its wrath!

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I saw ASV3 today and felt it in my hands. And gosh!! I have no words to explain it

[Poison]

Let me unveil the 6 Beasts :afridi

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Sorry about the size/quality of the images, my camera phone is pretty poor.

The Sher and CA Plus 5000 are my favorites :inzi

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Poison all bats look very impressive. Even old Ihsan is great! Now those bats are really rare. When you see 92 WC mostly every Pakistan batsman used those type of Ihsan.

So you got Sher Amin fixed? Also whats up with Sher Amin's handle/splice?

Whats the weight of Sher Amin? It looks quite big.

Once again all bats are very good. I hope they go really well for you in games and you score tons of runs with them.

[Poison]

Yeah the Sher Amin is fixed, it looks massive from the side doesnt it :afridi ! The Sher weighs 2.9, the splice and handle looks a bit weird because the grip is so high up, I need to get a new grip for the bat, as well as probably just lightly oil the top of the bat near the splice and shoulder.

Yeah the old Ihsan's are good, but I don't really like how high up they put the middle of the bat, not really my type of bat. Once again I have to say, CA makes the best bats. The quality of the wood is immense, and the ping is astounding!

Thanks for the comment CD, I usually don't use the Zulfi and the Kookaburra on the left end, I mostly use either the Sher or the Plus, both amazing bats. :afridi

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I have to say Sher Amin is massive for 2.9 whereas its spine is very amazing as well.

Ohh okay. My advice would be don't oil that area. Never oil the bat on splice or near it. To me even oiling shoulder is a bit risky as well. When the oil soaks in then it might loosen the handle so don't oil shoulders if you take my advice.

I did not get what you meant to say on top

CA bats are one of the best in the market. There balance is simple awesome! All the CA bats I have seen had very good balance. I just love there balance!

I would say in rain use your worst bat(s) rather than the best ones :)

I personally really love Sher Amin. I wish to get one as well despite already having Bubber Sher...

[Poison]

Okay yeah maybe I wont oil the bat near the splice :afridi And yeah I use the Zulfi on any day where there's a possibility of rain. Haha I have too many bats though man, if you have a Bubber Sher just stick with it rather than buy a Sher, even though it is a beautiful bat.

[cricketer13]

Hey all,

I just bought my new set of bats for this season. Any comments are appreciated. I personally know a lot about cricket bats and were all hand selected.
Let me know how I can post these pics.

[cricketer13]

http://pbckt.com/sx.VhG

Here check out all these bats. Malik Bubber Sher Limited Edition can be seen along with custom made double pressed bat with 20 grains and adidas custom sticker. Let me know what you guys think.

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Nicebats cricketer13! Do you mind posting more pictures of Bubbersher andx Bubber Sher LE? I mean from different angles soone can see the difference in those two bats. Also do you mind describing the difference?

JazakALLAH Khair

[Cover Drive]

Okay yeah maybe I wont oil the bat near the splice :afridi And yeah I use the Zulfi on any day where there's a possibility of rain. Haha I have too many bats though man, if you have a Bubber Sher just stick with it rather than buy a Sher, even though it is a beautiful bat.
Sounds good. YOu have few bats for backup as well. I am assuming that Kook bat is for "misuse" as well. Isn't it harrow size?

I personally like Sher more than Bubber Sher

[saj001]

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[cricketer13]

Hey Cover Drive, thanks. Here are some pics as you requested, let me know if you want to see more. I have also taken some pics of my GN Dynadrive (Master). Well MB Bubber Sher LE is the elite class of MB (recently launched) and I got them from the Malik factory. I got two and both were from the very first lot that was destined for the marketing campaign so they made sure these bats are the best. For the difference, LE has a better ping than bubber sher, amazingly light pick up and lower swell than bubber sher. Moreover, MB LE has straight grains structure equally spaced.

Salam and bro you live in toronto as well?

http://s817.photobucket.com/albums/zz97/shery13/

[nitrous]

http://pbckt.com/sx.VhG

Here check out all these bats. Malik Bubber Sher Limited Edition can be seen along with custom made double pressed bat with 20 grains and adidas custom sticker. Let me know what you guys think.

Nice collection of bats you got there mate. Where did you buy all your bats from?

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JazakALLAH Khair for the pictures brother. I will have a look at them and will let you know if I need more and how they look. Since you have both would you say there is significant difference in those two bats? I mean if one already has Bubber Sher so do you think it is worth to get LE?

Walikumasalam Warakamutullilahi Wabarakatuhu Brother, I actually live in Brampton.

[cricketer13]

I bought my bats from Pakistan got connections there so direct from the factories. But GN Dynadrive was a gift to my uncle from Graham Gooch. I recently ordered one GM ICON DXM LE custom so it should be arriving within couple of weeks.

[cricketer13]

JazakALLAH Khair for the pictures brother. I will have a look at them and will let you know if I need more and how they look. Since you have both would you say there is significant difference in those two bats? I mean if one already has Bubber Sher so do you think it is worth to get LE?

Walikumasalam Warakamutullilahi Wabarakatuhu Brother, I actually live in Brampton.

Brother, if you are really into straight grains and light pick up then yes you should buy LE. Since you live in Brampton, if you ever come by North York I can show you the real bat itself so you can see the difference yourself.

[nitrous]

I bought my bats from Pakistan got connections there so direct from the factories. But GN Dynadrive was a gift to my uncle from Graham Gooch. I recently ordered one GM ICON DXM LE custom so it should be arriving within couple of weeks.

I was also thinking of buying some bats from Pakistan before, but decided against it, as there are lots of fakes :(

Are you able to point me in the right direction, as to where to get bats in Pakistan from?

Regards

[cricketer13]

I was also thinking of buying some bats from Pakistan before, but decided against it, as there are lots of fakes :(

Are you able to point me in the right direction, as to where to get bats in Pakistan from?

Regards

I know exactly what you are thinking, while I was there I noticed lots of fake stuff thats why I went to the factories directly and chose my own clefts and specs. Where exactly do you live? If you want I can talk to my cousin and find out if you can get your choice of bats but keep in mind that factory orders need to be atleast 3 bats.

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I bought my bats from Pakistan got connections there so direct from the factories. But GN Dynadrive was a gift to my uncle from Graham Gooch. I recently ordered one GM ICON DXM LE custom so it should be arriving within couple of weeks.
Do you mind telling me how much and from where are you getting that?

[nitrous]

I know exactly what you are thinking, while I was there I noticed lots of fake stuff thats why I went to the factories directly and chose my own clefts and specs. Where exactly do you live? If you want I can talk to my cousin and find out if you can get your choice of bats but keep in mind that factory orders need to be atleast 3 bats.

Im in Perth, Australia. Where are you ?

By factories, do you mean bats directly from big name manufacturers?

Thanks for your help.

[Cover Drive]

Brother, if you are really into straight grains and light pick up then yes you should buy LE. Since you live in Brampton, if you ever come by North York I can show you the real bat itself so you can see the difference yourself.
Make sense

Yaar I don't drive so ride is a problem for me. I would love to come though

I was thinking of getting AS V3 LE for sure when I go Pakistan ad along that I was thinking of getting Inferno 950 as I already have MB and CA leading bats. Do you mind telling about Inferno 950 and comparing it with other bats?

JazakALLAH Khair

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I know exactly what you are thinking, while I was there I noticed lots of fake stuff thats why I went to the factories directly and chose my own clefts and specs. Where exactly do you live? If you want I can talk to my cousin and find out if you can get your choice of bats but keep in mind that factory orders need to be atleast 3 bats.
Atleast 3 bats from one factory?

[cricketer13]

Im in Perth, Australia. Where are you ?

By factories, do you mean bats directly from big name manufacturers?

Thanks for your help.


I am in Toronto, Canada. Yes directly from the manufacturers. Contact me at this email shaheryar13@gmail.com if you need more assistance.

[cricketer13]

Make sense

Yaar I don't drive so ride is a problem for me. I would love to come though

I was thinking of getting AS V3 LE for sure when I go Pakistan ad along that I was thinking of getting Inferno 950 as I already have MB and CA leading bats. Do you mind telling about Inferno 950 and comparing it with other bats?

JazakALLAH Khair

Inferno 950 is an amazing piece of willow. They did put a lot of time in designing the swell so its different from other pakistani bats. I personally like it a lot but so far my favorite is MB LE. I do have CA 10000LE and CA 12000 PLUS as well but still MB LE beats them all when it comes down to ping and balance.

[cricketer13]

Atleast 3 bats from one factory?

Yes brother. I know it sucks but according to them they cant make special order of one bat for one customer. And they dont just do it for anyone so you need to have some connections to convince their GM.

[cricketer13]

Do you mind telling me how much and from where are you getting that?

GM ICON DXM ORIGINAL LE is going to cost me around 500 CAD including customs and taxes crap. Bat itself is 265 pounds with shipping. I have checked this bat in UK myself and fell in love with it right away. Its just superb. I would suggest checking owzat-cricket website and talk to Paul there you can refer me.

Thanks

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Inferno 950 is an amazing piece of willow. They did put a lot of time in designing the swell so its different from other pakistani bats. I personally like it a lot but so far my favorite is MB LE. I do have CA 10000LE and CA 12000 PLUS as well but still MB LE beats them all when it comes down to ping and balance.
Ohh okay make sense. I was thinking of getting it as well when I go to Pakistan in summer InshALLAH

But I am from Lahore so I am not aware of any store there who sells legit stuff.

Just of curiosity why are they still in plastic wrap?

[cricketer13]

Ohh okay make sense. I was thinking of getting it as well when I go to Pakistan in summer InshALLAH

But I am from Lahore so I am not aware of any store there who sells legit stuff.

Just of curiosity why are they still in plastic wrap?

I am thinking of selling some of my bats as I am getting GM and I am going back to Pakistan possibly in May so will get more. Let me know if you know someone who wants to buy.

Regards

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GM ICON DXM ORIGINAL LE is going to cost me around 500 CAD including customs and taxes crap. Bat itself is 265 pounds with shipping. I have checked this bat in UK myself and fell in love with it right away. Its just superb. I would suggest checking owzat-cricket website and talk to Paul there you can refer me.

Thanks
Ohh okay.

I am really fond of Newbery bats as they are made in England. Where is this bat made? UK? I think it is UK as GM makes topbats in UK and rest are made in India

Also what softs have you got or you will be using?

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I am thinking of selling some of my bats as I am getting GM and I am going back to Pakistan possibly in May so will get more. Let me know if you know someone who wants to buy.

Regards
Ohh okay. InshALLAH I will be going in June so I will myself get two-three bats for myself. But I am not sure if I will be able to go Sailkot though..(that sucks).

If I have someone around I will surely let you know

Also brother where did you ge tthe custom made bat from?

[cricketer13]

Ohh okay.

I am really fond of Newbery bats as they are made in England. Where is this bat made? UK? I think it is UK as GM makes topbats in UK and rest are made in India

Also what softs have you got or you will be using?


What do you mean by softs (sorry dont know the term)?

[cricketer13]

Ohh okay. InshALLAH I will be going in June so I will myself get two-three bats for myself. But I am not sure if I will be able to go Sailkot though..(that sucks).

If I have someone around I will surely let you know

Also brother where did you ge tthe custom made bat from?

I got this custom bat from Sialkot but not some famous factory. It makes bats for UT sports and MD sports.

Yes my GM is made in UK.

[xkalibur80]

Ohh okay make sense. I was thinking of getting it as well when I go to Pakistan in summer InshALLAH

But I am from Lahore so I am not aware of any store there who sells legit stuff.

Just of curiosity why are they still in plastic wrap?


CD - based on what the guy at UT told me, it is rare that someone will try to sell you a fake pak manufactured bat i.e. Ihsan, Malik, CA, AS etc....as those manufacturers have copyrights.

Of course you will find knock-offs for other brands such as GN, GM, Adidas, Kook, SS etc.

If I were you, I wouldn't be too worried about a fake pakistani bat.

[xkalibur80]

I got this custom bat from Sialkot but not some famous factory. It makes bats for UT sports and MD sports.

Yes my GM is made in UK.


ICON is one hell of a bat too....I saw a junior player at Qasra yesterday playing with it. I can't justify paying $500 for a bat though unless obviously I am planning on becoming the next Viv Richards...LoL

On the other hand, if you are a collector then it is a totally different story!

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What do you mean by softs (sorry dont know the term)?
No worries

Imeant to ask what brand pads and gloves do you use?

[Cover Drive]

I got this custom bat from Sialkot but not some famous factory. It makes bats for UT sports and MD sports.

Yes my GM is made in UK.
Oh okay. I heard UT bats are pretty impressive

[cricketer13]

ICON is one hell of a bat too....I saw a junior player at Qasra yesterday playing with it. I can't justify paying $500 for a bat though unless obviously I am planning on becoming the next Viv Richards...LoL

On the other hand, if you are a collector then it is a totally different story!

lol i know $500 is a lot for a bat but trust me brother its worth it. Once you feel the bat you wanna play with it and I have used GN Dynadrive so I know high end english bats do make a huge difference in your batting.

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CD - based on what the guy at UT told me, it is rare that someone will try to sell you a fake pak manufactured bat i.e. Ihsan, Malik, CA, AS etc....as those manufacturers have copyrights.

Of course you will find knock-offs for other brands such as GN, GM, Adidas, Kook, SS etc.

If I were you, I wouldn't be too worried about a fake pakistani bat.
Thats true but Bhai there are few people in Pakistan who does. I mean you will see these small store selling fake Pakistani bats.

In Lahore I heard that there is Millat sports whose bats were used by Nasir Jamshed and few other Lahore team members. I am not sure where this due is but he seems to have good stuff.

Thats true. Long time ago I bought a GN bat from there thinking it is real and original lol

[cricketer13]

No worries

Imeant to ask what brand pads and gloves do you use?

Well i have got 2 CA 10000 Pro pads very light and comfortable. One UT Exclusive and One CA Sawar pads. For gloves, I am using UT crown, UT exclusive, Ihsan Inferno 950, CA PLUS 12000 and MD Blast. Will be getting couple of more Ihsan Inferno 950 and UT gloves next month.

Helmets: Albion test elite, Masuri and MD (BDM) style.

Yes UT does have amazing bats, i have one UT Pro amazing ping but stopped playing with that.

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lol i know $500 is a lot for a bat but trust me brother its worth it. Once you feel the bat you wanna play with it and I have used GN Dynadrive so I know high end english bats do make a huge difference in your batting.
Uncle Sam (who I would say knows the most of cricket bats and equipment) once said that these big brands make bats in numerous amount so they go after quantity and not quality whereas small brands such as Redback, Warsop go after quality not quantity

[cricketer13]

CD - based on what the guy at UT told me, it is rare that someone will try to sell you a fake pak manufactured bat i.e. Ihsan, Malik, CA, AS etc....as those manufacturers have copyrights.

Of course you will find knock-offs for other brands such as GN, GM, Adidas, Kook, SS etc.

If I were you, I wouldn't be too worried about a fake pakistani bat.

Yes Shakeel at UT sports is my good friend and he told me all about that but yaar its not 100% that everyone sells original bats. I have seen fake MB bats myself and unless you are good with bats its hard to identify.

[cricketer13]

Uncle Sam (who I would say knows the most of cricket bats and equipment) once said that these big brands make bats in numerous amount so they go after quantity and not quality whereas small brands such as Redback, Warsop go after quality not quantity

I would disagree with you brother. GN, GM, KOOKABURRA they all need their market share and for that they are competing fiercely by keeping quality high. However, quality does go down with different willows e.g. G1+ to G2, that is why they have given choices to customer to choose from. For instance, i know GM ICON DXM ORIGINAL LE is much better than GM ICON DXM 606, thats why there is this price difference because they are going to use the best willow and will put relatively more time in bat making.

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Well i have got 2 CA 10000 Pro pads very light and comfortable. One UT Exclusive and One CA Sawar pads. For gloves, I am using UT crown, UT exclusive, Ihsan Inferno 950, CA PLUS 12000 and MD Blast. Will be getting couple of more Ihsan Inferno 950 and UT gloves next month.

Helmets: Albion test elite, Masuri and MD (BDM) style.

Yes UT does have amazing bats, i have one UT Pro amazing ping but stopped playing with that.
How light are those CA 10000 Plus pads? I mean are they of good quality?

CA Sawar pads? I have never heard of them :S

Do you mind posting few pictures of your pads and gloves?

I have ordered Inferno 950 and CA 12000 Plus new model gloves (I already have old ones). InshALLAH they will be here soon. I have heard Inferno 950 glove are quite good

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I would disagree with you brother. GN, GM, KOOKABURRA they all need their market share and for that they are competing fiercely by keeping quality high. However, quality does go down with different willows e.g. G1+ to G2, that is why they have given choices to customer to choose from. For instance, i know GM ICON DXM ORIGINAL LE is much better than GM ICON DXM 606, thats why there is this price difference because they are going to use the best willow and will put relatively more time in bat making.
You did not get what my point was. What I was trying to say was that when you make
vast amounts of bats the quality of those bats are not great when making low quantity. I am not talkig about different ranges. In other words, both quality and quantity can not be obtained at the same time

[cricketer13]

How light are those CA 10000 Plus pads? I mean are they of good quality?

CA Sawar pads? I have never heard of them :S

Do you mind posting few pictures of your pads and gloves?

I have ordered Inferno 950 and CA 12000 Plus new model gloves (I already have old ones). InshALLAH they will be here soon. I have heard Inferno 950 glove are quite good

CA 10000 PRO PADS are very light. CA Sawar pads were used by Saeed Anwar back in 2000 and at tht time they were the best quality.

I will post some pics in half an hour.

[cricketer13]

You did not get what my point was. What I was trying to say was that when you make
vast amounts of bats the quality of those bats are not great when making low quantity. I am not talkig about different ranges. In other words, both quality and quantity can not be obtained at the same time

Correct me if I am wrong. But GM GN etc. they only make few of their high quality bats compared to lower quality ones just to make sure they achieve desired results. You could be right when talking about Warsop etc. but personally I believe their market share is much lower compared to big name brands and has nothing to do with quality when it comes down to quantity.

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CA 10000 PRO PADS are very light. CA Sawar pads were used by Saeed Anwar back in 2000 and at tht time they were the best quality.

I will post some pics in half an hour.
How's the quality of those CA 10000 pads?

Oo how did you manage to get those pads Bhai?

No worries

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Correct me if I am wrong. But GM GN etc. they only make few of their high quality bats compared to lower quality ones just to make sure they achieve desired results. You could be right when talking about Warsop etc. but personally I believe their market share is much lower compared to big name brands and has nothing to do with quality when it comes down to quantity.
You are right GM, GN etc do have bigger market share but in my eye I think they have got better quality sticks compare to GN, GM etc. Bhai don't take me wrong everyone is entitled to have their own opinion so you have right to day whatever you wish to. Thus, I do respect your opinion

I hope I did not say anything which might have hurt you or your feelings

Also Bhai what's your name(if you wish to reveal it)?

[cricketer13]

You are right GM, GN etc do have bigger market share but in my eye I think they have got better quality sticks compare to GN, GM etc. Bhai don't take me wrong everyone is entitled to have their own opinion so you have right to day whatever you wish to. Thus, I do respect your opinion

I hope I did not say anything which might have hurt you or your feelings

Also Bhai what's your name(if you wish to reveal it)?


LOL no worries at all I was just giving my opinion no feelings hurt here lol. My name is Shaheryar. I will be uploading these pics in couple of minutes.

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LOL no worries at all I was just giving my opinion no feelings hurt here lol. My name is Shaheryar. I will be uploading these pics in couple of minutes.
Alright safe..my name is Uzair.

Alright I will be having an eye on this thread

[cricketer13]

How's the quality of those CA 10000 pads?

Oo how did you manage to get those pads Bhai?

No worries

So far they are the best pads I have ever bought. So light that you dont even feel those yet durable and stiff. What do you mean by how did i manage to get those? They are available everywhere.

[cricketer13]

http://s817.photobucket.com/albums/zz97/shery13/?action=view&current=001.jpg
http://s817.photobucket.com/albums/zz97/shery13/

Check these links brother. Let me know if you need more.

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So far they are the best pads I have ever bought. So light that you dont even feel those yet durable and stiff. What do you mean by how did i manage to get those? They are available everywhere.
Ohh okay

Since those Saeed Anwar's pads are quite old how did you manage to get hold of them?

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Nice stuff Sheharyar Bhai!

You have got good helmets as well! The MD helmet looks a bit like Albion NXT. Also do you mind if I ask you how much you got the Albion and Masuri for?

[cricketer13]

Nice stuff Sheharyar Bhai!

You have got good helmets as well! The MD helmet looks a bit like Albion NXT. Also do you mind if I ask you how much you got the Albion and Masuri for?

Albion one I paid 70 bucks and Masuri I paid 85. Thanks for your comments.

[cricketer13]

Ohh okay

Since those Saeed Anwar's pads are quite old how did you manage to get hold of them?

He visited our cricket club back in 2000 in Karachi. I was the captain back then and he knew my uncle so gave me a bat and pads :)

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Albion one I paid 70 bucks and Masuri I paid 85. Thanks for your comments.
Which one is it? I mean is it Tes one?

I am talking about Albion..

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He visited our cricket club back in 2000 in Karachi. I was the captain back then and he knew my uncle so gave me a bat and pads :)
Ohh okay lucky you

Which at was it? Do you still have it?

[cricketer13]

Which one is it? I mean is it Tes one?

I am talking about Albion..

Yes Albion is test elite.

[cricketer13]

Ohh okay lucky you

Which at was it? Do you still have it?

Bro didnt get it. Say that again.

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Yes Albion is test elite.
Yaar you got it at very good price. Do you mind telling me where you got it from? Also how come the grill was black?

[cricketer13]

Yaar you got it at very good price. Do you mind telling me where you got it from? Also how come the grill was black?

I got it from Lords sports in Karachi. They have legit stuff (imported) but if you are bringing it to Canada you might get charged for customs. Like I brought 6 kits including pads and helmets out of which I sold 4 complete kits to some friends. Grill isnt at the back. I didnt assemble it because I recently brought it so its still brand new.

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Bro didnt get it. Say that again.
I meant to ask which bat was it? Also do you still have that bat? Did you ever play with it? If so how was it?

loll I hope I am not asking you too many questions and am not bothering you

[xkalibur80]

Uncle Sam (who I would say knows the most of cricket bats and equipment) once said that these big brands make bats in numerous amount so they go after quantity and not quality whereas small brands such as Redback, Warsop go after quality not quantity

I agree....I like Salix bats.....can you send me the names of few other brands that are not that popular i.e redback etc.

also, send me a link so that I can inquire on the pricing etc.

[xkalibur80]

Yes Shakeel at UT sports is my good friend and he told me all about that but yaar its not 100% that everyone sells original bats. I have seen fake MB bats myself and unless you are good with bats its hard to identify.

Yes it was Shakeel who told me that....he is a good guy.

Do you get your bats shipped through him?

If so, when was the last time you got one ordered? I have heard that customs is drilling bats as of late.

[cricketer13]

I meant to ask which bat was it? Also do you still have that bat? Did you ever play with it? If so how was it?

loll I hope I am not asking you too many questions and am not bothering you

Na na its all gud not bothering at all. It was CA Sawar very light bat. I played with it for like 10 games amazing bat but gave it to my cousin when I moved to Canada.

[xkalibur80]

How light are those CA 10000 Plus pads? I mean are they of good quality?

CA Sawar pads? I have never heard of them :S

Do you mind posting few pictures of your pads and gloves?

I have ordered Inferno 950 and CA 12000 Plus new model gloves (I already have old ones). InshALLAH they will be here soon. I have heard Inferno 950 glove are quite good


CD - those pads are ultra light - light to the point where you don't even feel that you are wearing them. I have them.

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I got it from Lords sports in Karachi. They have legit stuff (imported) but if you are bringing it to Canada you might get charged for customs. Like I brought 6 kits including pads and helmets out of which I sold 4 complete kits to some friends. Grill isnt at the back. I didnt assemble it because I recently brought it so its still brand new.
But yaar if you are bringing stuff with yourself then I don't think you will really get charged. One of my club mate once bought 3 bats and around 20 7-piece uniform sets along several other cricket stuff and he did not get charged by customs.

I did not get what you mean to say about the helmet's grill. So do you mind posting pictures of Albion helmets grill and few pictures from inside?

[cricketer13]

Yes it was Shakeel who told me that....he is a good guy.

Do you get your bats shipped through him?

If so, when was the last time you got one ordered? I have heard that customs is drilling bats as of late.

No i didnt order my bats through him. I bought mine from Pakistan like last month and brought them with me except for a few no drills nothing got my friend in DHL pakistan so he took care of tht part. Rest of the stuff was couriered. Custom Canada drills most of the bats now unless shipping company puts like a claim you are doomed. So do not order unless you know someone who can clear customs for you.

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I agree....I like Salix bats.....can you send me the names of few other brands that are not that popular i.e redback etc.

also, send me a link so that I can inquire on the pricing etc.
Is it okay to send everything tomorrow? I mean do you mind if I do that? Also I don't remember your email address...

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CD - those pads are ultra light - light to the point where you don't even feel that you are wearing them. I have them.
Uhmm it seems they are great pads. I am thinking of buying them once I go Pakistan

[xkalibur80]

No i didnt order my bats through him. I bought mine from Pakistan like last month and brought them with me except for a few no drills nothing got my friend in DHL pakistan so he took care of tht part. Rest of the stuff was couriered. Custom Canada drills most of the bats now unless shipping company puts like a claim you are doomed. So do not order unless you know someone who can clear customs for you.

What do you mean by that?

[xkalibur80]

Is it okay to send everything tomorrow? I mean do you mind if I do that? Also I don't remember your email address...

Sure whenever u get a chance...I am not in a hurry....email is ohussain@sympatico.ca

Thanks in advance!

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Yes it was Shakeel who told me that....he is a good guy.

Do you get your bats shipped through him?

If so, when was the last time you got one ordered? I have heard that customs is drilling bats as of late.
Shakeel Bhai is very good dude. I haven't seen or met him but have spoken to him several times and he seemed a top bloke.

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Sure whenever u get a chance...I am not in a hurry....email is ohussain@sympatico.ca

Thanks in advance!
Thanks. Its just that I am on my phone so its a bit hard to copy links lol

My clubmate ordered bats and they got shipped from Sailkot and they came here via FeDex so both of his bats got drilled. I saw one of drilled bat and they drilled it in the middle of the sweetspot with an angle. He stills uses it just for fun and even with that it is amazing bat. By the way, one of the bat is AS V3...

[cricketer13]

But yaar if you are bringing stuff with yourself then I don't think you will really get charged. One of my club mate once bought 3 bats and around 20 7-piece uniform sets along several other cricket stuff and he did not get charged by customs.

I did not get what you mean to say about the helmet's grill. So do you mind posting pictures of Albion helmets grill and few pictures from inside?

http://s817.photobucket.com/albums/zz97/shery13/ helmet pics it does come with 2 extra pair of paddings for adjustment.

You do get charged if you get caught. For instance, you cannot bring stuff more than $700 so if you lie and get away then yes you dont pay but Canada customs recently brought listings of all sporting equipment to make sure what the real cost is and thats how they determine their custom duties. Its better to be careful because if you lie and they catch you not only will you pay custom duties but can also **** them off hence drilling your bats.

[cricketer13]

What do you mean by that?

What I meant was if its shipped from FedEx etc. make sure you tell them that you dont want your bat to be drilled and they will only make an effort if you know someone within their customs department. Otherwise they'll be like we cant do anything its canadian customs so you should deal with them. My bats got here safely just because my friend works for DHL and he made sure that nothing happens. Other thing is that you can declare the full amount and pay insurance which will be very expensive but helps in such cases.

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I agree with Sheharyar Bhai! If you write special instructions on the package such as "Do not drill! Contact the seller" then there are good chances of the bats not getting drilled.

Uhmm aren't all packages insured?

[xkalibur80]

What I meant was if its shipped from FedEx etc. make sure you tell them that you dont want your bat to be drilled and they will only make an effort if you know someone within their customs department. Otherwise they'll be like we cant do anything its canadian customs so you should deal with them. My bats got here safely just because my friend works for DHL and he made sure that nothing happens. Other thing is that you can declare the full amount and pay insurance which will be very expensive but helps in such cases.


Ok that is quite a hassle.....I might as well just fly down once a year and bring back 2-3 bats....LOL

[cricketer13]

I agree with Sheharyar Bhai! If you write special instructions on the package such as "Do not drill! Contact the seller" then there are good chances of the bats not getting drilled.

Uhmm aren't all packages insured?

No none of the packages coming out of pakistan are insured unless you pay extra at the time of dispatch.

[cricketer13]

Ok that is quite a hassle.....I might as well just fly down once a year and bring back 2-3 bats....LOL


Yes either that or buy from here. If you are interested let me know I am selling some of my bats.

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Yes either that or buy from here. If you are interested let me know I am selling some of my bats.
Just put of curiosity how much are you looking for Bubber Sher LE?

[Cover Drive]

No none of the packages coming out of pakistan are insured unless you pay extra at the time of dispatch.
Ohh okay make sense.

[cricketer13]

Just put of curiosity how much are you looking for Bubber Sher LE?


$370

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Ohh okay and how about Bubber Sher?

[xkalibur80]

Yes either that or buy from here. If you are interested let me know I am selling some of my bats.

Buying from here is never an option as all the stores are making a 300% profit on these bats.

I can buy an English bat for the price I will pay for a Pakistani bat in Toronto.

[cricketer13]

Ohh okay and how about Bubber Sher?

About $230 I am basing these on stuff that I paid customs and taxes for as well.

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Buying from here is never an option as all the stores are making a 300% profit on these bats.

I can buy an English bat for the price I will pay for a Pakistani bat in Toronto.
I fully agree with you brother! Plus over here it is not a guarantee that you are getting original bat. For instance, I reckon Khan Sports sells fake Pakistani bats and I am sure other do that as well

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About $230 I am basing these on stuff that I paid customs and taxes for as well.
Ohh okay

It sucks that you got charged on customs..

[cricketer13]

Ohh okay

It sucks that you got charged on customs..

Yes, customs suck and not only that they charge you taxes as well. I did that just to make sure I dont **** off the customs guy so he doesnt drill any of my bats.

[Rizwan25]

Any one. Knows anything about CA white gold?

[cricketer13]

Any one. Knows anything about CA white gold?

Yes I used to own one. What do you wanna know?

[Rizwan25]

How was it? Tell me everything you know about it....lol

[cricketer13]

How was it? Tell me everything you know about it....lol

Well I got it when it was launched back in 1998 I believe. It was an amazing bat loved it a lot but had some troubles with the handle. The newer ones are not worth the money as they are mostly grade 2 willos with knots and blemishes. Better to buy ca5000 then white gold.

[Rizwan25]

Nahi yarrr.... My cousin is sending me a CA white gold from pakistan even though I told him I wanted a ASV3 but any ways I will be stuck with it now :(

[cricketer13]

Nahi yarrr.... My cousin is sending me a CA white gold from pakistan even though I told him I wanted a ASV3 but any ways I will be stuck with it now :(

I am not saying its bad, its just that I wouldnt wanna buy it again. ASV3 would have been a lot better. I would recommend that you either get MB LE or Ihsan inferno 950. Both of these bats are amazing with huge sweetspot and ligh pickup. 950 is radically new design for pakistani bats with nice big swell.

[Rizwan25]

I ll sell it online man, thanks for the feedback.

[xkalibur80]

if anyone is interested, prodirect cricket is having a clearance sale on its equipment. Pretty decent deals for some of the top brands.

[Cover Drive]

I agree with Omair Bhai. They do have a good clearance sale going on. That's where Usman Bhai got his Salix from

[xkalibur80]

They have G2 bats for under $150...

[Cover Drive]

The shipping is around $40 mark..

You can get custom made G1 for £130 ($200) posted to Canada.

[cricketer13]

The shipping is around $40 mark..

You can get custom made G1 for £130 ($200) posted to Canada.

Hey CD- Are you talking about this site?
http://www.prodirectcricket.com/Products/Salix-Praestantia-Grade-One-Bat-Black-Silver-Salix-Natural-Finished-Bats-9205.aspx

I am interested in ordering one of the Salix too.

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Hey CD- Are you talking about this site?
http://www.prodirectcricket.com/Products/Salix-Praestantia-Grade-One-Bat-Black-Silver-Salix-Natural-Finished-Bats-9205.aspx

I am interested in ordering one of the Salix too.
Hi, Yes I am talking about that website

[cricketer13]

Hi, Yes I am talking about that website

How can i get the custom one?

[Cover Drive]

How can i get the custom one?
The custom one is different. That website does not have custom bats.

[cricketer13]

The custom one is different. That website does not have custom bats.

CD- You mentioned that custom made G1 is for $200. i am asking abt tht one.

[Cover Drive]

That is Solitaire bat. Google Solitaire cricket and you'll find it

[ca_gold]

just to add a point - i've ordered equipment (bats & pads) from England & the US. None of the stuff has gotten drilled. I think it seems to be only shipments coming out of Pakistan?

I know someone posted pics of their salix bats above, and that wasnt drilled right uzair?

btw sherry, what league/team are you playing for?

[cricketer13]

just to add a point - i've ordered equipment (bats & pads) from England & the US. None of the stuff has gotten drilled. I think it seems to be only shipments coming out of Pakistan?

I know someone posted pics of their salix bats above, and that wasnt drilled right uzair?

btw sherry, what league/team are you playing for?

I am making a comeback after 5 years. I used to play U-19 back then and played couple of 1st division T&D games for Grace Church. This season I will be playing for Toronto Cheetahs/T&D and possibly some other leagues as I want to use all of my time in summer for cricket so still looking to join EDCL, Scarborough league and Brampton league.

BTW who do you play for?

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just to add a point - i've ordered equipment (bats & pads) from England & the US. None of the stuff has gotten drilled. I think it seems to be only shipments coming out of Pakistan?

I know someone posted pics of their salix bats above, and that wasnt drilled right uzair?

btw sherry, what league/team are you playing for?
Yes you are right!

They are a bit strict on stuff comin from Pakistan and therefore it is being treated by customs.

[ca_gold]

scarbrough premier. come join us - we could use one more top order batsmen. i played a little bit with grace church at one point (when the used to practice at Khan's).

We are practicing at khan sports saturday morning if you are interested?

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I am making a comeback after 5 years. I used to play U-19 back then and played couple of 1st division T&D games for Grace Church. This season I will be playing for Toronto Cheetahs/T&D and possibly some other leagues as I want to use all of my time in summer for cricket so still looking to join EDCL, Scarborough league and Brampton league.

BTW who do you play for?
Maximum amount of games you can play in a week is two as these games are on weekend so if you join two then it makes sense but if you join bunch then I don't see a point unless selection is an issue

[cricketer13]

scarbrough premier. come join us - we could use one more top order batsmen. i played a little bit with grace church at one point (when the used to practice at Khan's).

We are practicing at khan sports saturday morning if you are interested?

sure i would be interested in joining scarborough league gimme ur msn so we can talk
thanks

[Cover Drive]

Just saw this new picture on CA's website

http://www.cawears.com/cricket/plus_10000_limited.asp

They have launched CA 12000 Plus Limited Edition "T.R.D" which is Dilshan's bat

I have also heard they launched CA Plus 9000

[usman_ash14]

My AS V3 is here, shipped directly from the factory in Sialkot.
I asked for 2'10 with 8-10 grains, and it came with 11 grains :)
Packaging from them is hilarious :)))
Really kind of them to label it as a free sample, to avoid custom charges...I'm so glad!
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h125/usman_ash14/AS%20V3/DSC06010.jpg (http://s63.photobucket.com/albums/h125/usman_ash14/AS%20V3/?action=view&current=DSC06010.jpg)
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h125/usman_ash14/AS%20V3/DSC06011.jpg (http://s63.photobucket.com/albums/h125/usman_ash14/AS%20V3/?action=view&current=DSC06011.jpg)
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h125/usman_ash14/AS%20V3/DSC06009.jpg (http://s63.photobucket.com/albums/h125/usman_ash14/AS%20V3/?action=view&current=DSC06009.jpg)
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h125/usman_ash14/AS%20V3/DSC06008.jpg (http://s63.photobucket.com/albums/h125/usman_ash14/AS%20V3/?action=view&current=DSC06008.jpg)

[Rizwan25]

Mannnnn what a monster bat this is.... Usman how much did it cost you with shipping?

[Cover Drive]

Usman Bhai did you get a chance to measure the edges? They look quite impressive.

Congrats mate! I hope you score tons of runs with your bats and I hope they last really long!

Both bats are looking great!

[usman_ash14]

$150 Us

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$150 Us
Mind you that is really good price.

[usman_ash14]

Usman Bhai did you get a chance to measure the edges? They look quite impressive.

Congrats mate! I hope you score tons of runs with your bats and I hope they last really long!

Both bats are looking great!

Edges aren't as big as the spine of the bat, which pretty much goes from toe to the shoulder....whole bat is a sweet spot :)

I have the full face picture of Salix that you requested, again the grains aren't that straight but its completely blemish free and the quality of the willow is top shelf.
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h125/usman_ash14/Salix%20Daemon%20Grade%201/DSC06012.jpg (http://s63.photobucket.com/albums/h125/usman_ash14/Salix%20Daemon%20Grade%201/?action=view&current=DSC06012.jpg)

[Rizwan25]

Did u happen to get it through Waqas Khalid from AS?

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JazakALLAH Khair for the face picture Usman Bhai! The face is really clean for Salix!You don't get to see many clean faced bats out there

I agree, V3 has massive sweetspot and the type of player you are I reckon it will be very good as you tend to play off backfoot and frontfoot

[usman_ash14]

Mind you that is really good price.
This includes wester unions $16 fee too, the bat is only $120 and shipping is 16 dollars but I got some extras with it so ended up paying $170.
Here is what I got
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h125/usman_ash14/AS%20V3/DSC06015.jpg (http://s63.photobucket.com/albums/h125/usman_ash14/AS%20V3/?action=view&current=DSC06015.jpg)

[usman_ash14]

Did u happen to get it through Waqas Khalid from AS?

yeah
the email they have on assports.com

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This includes wester unions $16 fee too, the bat is only $120 and shipping is 16 dollars but I got some extras with it so ended up paying $170.
Here is what I got
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h125/usman_ash14/AS%20V3/DSC06015.jpg (http://s63.photobucket.com/albums/h125/usman_ash14/AS%20V3/?action=view&current=DSC06015.jpg)
Everything looks beautiful!! The grips are really good as well! Which type of grips are they?

Also do you mind showing us a picture of packaging (lol, if ou have one)

[usman_ash14]

Everything looks beautiful!! The grips are really good as well! Which type of grips are they?

Also do you mind showing us a picture of packaging (lol, if ou have one)

I'm not sure what kind of grip it is, but it's the same that's used on AS V3, it's pretty thick and feels good in hand.
haha yeah here you are.....it looks like the packaging Atta(flour) comes in :)))
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h125/usman_ash14/AS%20V3/DSC06014.jpg (http://s63.photobucket.com/albums/h125/usman_ash14/AS%20V3/?action=view&current=DSC06014.jpg)

[Rizwan25]

Usman is the ASV3 pre knocked or you gona have to do it?

[Cover Drive]

Usman is the ASV3 pre knocked or you gona have to do it?
You have to knock all the bats no matter what it says. You even have to knock "Ready to Play" bats

[Cover Drive]

I'm not sure what kind of grip it is, but it's the same that's used on AS V3, it's pretty thick and feels good in hand.
haha yeah here you are.....it looks like the packaging Atta(flour) comes in :)))
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h125/usman_ash14/AS%20V3/DSC06014.jpg (http://s63.photobucket.com/albums/h125/usman_ash14/AS%20V3/?action=view&current=DSC06014.jpg)
:))) :))) if a custom guy was Pakistani he would have thought Pakistan has started to import Atta :))

On serious note that how they come I think. Long time ago when I got CA 2020 it came in same type of packaging

[usman_ash14]

Usman is the ASV3 pre knocked or you gona have to do it?

It's natural finish, I have to oil it and knock it in.
Both my Salix and V3 are natural finish and I just put first oil cotting on them today before taking pictures.
Once I put one more cotting on both thursday and saturday, I will start knocking them in.

[usman_ash14]

:))) :))) if a custom guy was Pakistani he would have thought Pakistan has started to import Atta :))

On serious note that how they come I think. Long time ago when I got CA 2020 it came in same type of packaging

haha
It was just a shocker after seeing the package my salix came in

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It's natural finish, I have to oil it and knock it in.
Both my Salix and V3 are natural finish and I just put first oil cotting on them today before taking pictures.
Once I put one more cotting on both thursday and saturday, I will start knocking them in.
Today you oiled the back right?

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haha
It was just a shocker after seeing the package my salix came in
Why was that even worst because of custom people?

[usman_ash14]

Why was that even worst because of custom people?
no no
that was really good, made for cricket bat actually

[usman_ash14]

Today you oiled the back right?
nope
I oiled back, front, and sides.
I looked at videos and most of them said that oil all of the bat every 24 hours for 3 cottings

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nope
I oiled back, front, and sides.
I looked at videos and most of them said that oil all of the bat every 24 hours for 3 cottings
So how did you lay it? I usually oil the back and edges first then after couple of days I oil the front

[Cover Drive]

Are your bats really dry? I mean do they really need 3 coats on the front? You should not oiil your bat more than 4 coats per year

[Rizwan25]

You have to knock all the bats no matter what it says. You even have to knock "Ready to Play" bats

So u r telling me u had to knock your CA12k? By the way which bat has thicker edges if we compare CA12000 with ASV3?

[usman_ash14]

Are you bats really dry? I mean do they really need 3 coats on the front? You should not oiil your bat more than 4 coats per year

I'm gonna give them 3 coats, and then put anti scuff sheets on face, and then oil them in next offseason.
I,ve laid them down on their backs, that way all the oil can be absorbed.
they are drinking the oil, neither of them were oiled at all in factory.

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So u r telling me u had to knock your CA12k? By the way which bat has thicker edges if we compare CA12000 with ASV3?
Yes I did! I did not knock my Bubber Sher and it has loads of seam marks on its face

I would say it depends on the weight

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I'm gonna give them 3 coats, and then put anti scuff sheets on face, and then oil them in next offseason.
I,ve laid them down on their backs, that way all the oil can be absorbed.
they are drinking the oil, neither of them were oiled at all in factory.
But I don't think oil is properly soaking in when you lay on its back, is it? I never did like that so I am not too sure

[Bouncer]

This includes wester unions $16 fee too, the bat is only $120 and shipping is 16 dollars but I got some extras with it so ended up paying $170.
Here is what I got
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h125/usman_ash14/AS%20V3/DSC06015.jpg (http://s63.photobucket.com/albums/h125/usman_ash14/AS%20V3/?action=view&current=DSC06015.jpg)


Is it just me or handle is shorter than usual? CD, what do u think?

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Is it just me or handle is shorter than usual? CD, what do u think?
It is normal, short handle bat.

[cricketer13]

Is it just me or handle is shorter than usual? CD, what do u think?

Amazing piece of willow yaar loved it. Good thing it didnt get drilled.

[Knightrider]

Very Nice Salix and AS v3 bat

[Knightrider]

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb312/majid100no/DSC01498.jpg
http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb312/majid100no/DSC01500.jpg
http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb312/majid100no/DSC01497.jpg
http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb312/majid100no/DSC01494.jpg
http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb312/majid100no/DSC01502.jpg
http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb312/majid100no/DSC01501.jpg
Getting this Sachin Tendulkar Adidas county or pro bat next week from a friend in India.

[Uncle Sam]

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h125/usman_ash14/AS%20V3/DSC06009.jpg (http://s63.photobucket.com/albums/h125/usman_ash14/AS%20V3/?action=view&current=DSC06009.jpg)



Man, that's one horny profile.

[usman_ash14]

Man, that's one horny profile.
Yeah, it's really mean looking.
Really nice balance too.

[usman_ash14]

Very Nice Salix and AS v3 bat
thanks man

[Uncle Sam]

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h125/usman_ash14/AS%20V3/DSC06008.jpg (http://s63.photobucket.com/albums/h125/usman_ash14/AS%20V3/?action=view&current=DSC06008.jpg)



This may sound a lil odd but I believe Salix has a better toe. The lower edges are chiseled in such an articulate way that meat has been left in the center of the bat without compromising on the power and providing a better control in stroke making. This sorta lower profile edge is pretty common in bats used by pros.
Both seem very, very nice bats nonetheless.

[usman_ash14]

This may sound a lil odd but I believe Salix has a better toe. The lower edges are chiseled in such an articulate way that meat has been left in the center of the bat without compromising on the power and providing a better control in stroke making. This sorta lower profile edge is pretty common in bats used by pros.
Both seem very, very nice bats nonetheless.

Thanks man
Everyone that has seen and picked up my Salix has been really really impressed by it, you know so far it seems to live up to its name.
Just have to knock it in before pulling it out hopefully in nets at the start of may.

[Uncle Sam]

Honestly speaking, first time when I saw your Salix's pics here, I was like, May be Salix people need to burrow these pictures and replace them with the ones they have on their official website. This bat looks far better than what I initially thought of it at it's launch.

Make sure to have a good solid knocking session (specially at the toe and lower area) and try not to dig out the nasty yorkers.

[Goggy]

Hi, my first post on this topic.

Can someone please give me some advice on the hawk g10 cricket bat.

http://www.hawkcricket.com/Details.cfm?ProdID=121&category=6

I went down to the hawk factory last week and it looked amazing, apparently a replica of tendulkars bat.

This place make the bats for adidas and a lot of county player. The bats are handmade and bespoke to requirements, if you break one in the first year they will make you another one free as part of the deal.

Do you think the price is a little high, although you do get piece of mind by choosing your own willow cleft, weight and handle etc.

[Uncle Sam]

Picking your own cleft and one year warranty sort of justifies the price. A few other bat makers provide you with this incentives as well, and some don't for a price even higher than £200.00
I think you've gotta be master of your trade to gamble £200.00 for a brand new custom made Hawk bat (assuming that you have not owned and/or used a Hawk bat before ? )

There was used but in good condition one in 2.12 that went for £80 odd last week; however, from the picture on hawk's wbesite it looks one powerful bat.

[Knightrider]

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb312/majid100no/iplshirt.jpg
http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb312/majid100no/iplshirt1.jpg
http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb312/majid100no/iplshirt2.jpg
http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb312/majid100no/iplshirt3.jpg

[Knightrider]

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb312/majid100no/iplshirt4.jpg
http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb312/majid100no/iplshirt5.jpg
http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb312/majid100no/iplshirt6.jpg
Got these 2 ipl shirts today from India.

[Knightrider]

Uzair, what u think of the ST Adidas bat ?

[Cover Drive]

Uzair, what u think of the ST Adidas bat ?
Majid BHai it looks really good! I mean I personally like the bat. THe sweetspot position seems to be perfect as well.

Majid Bhai who makes these Adidas bats?

Also Majid Bhai who did you get the IPL shirts from? Ajit?

[Knightrider]

thanks Uzair.
I got the IPL Shirts from this website http://www.myntra.com/
but the bat is from Ajit.
I think BAS are making the bats for adidas in India but am not sure and I will receive the bat in 2 days inshallah I will let you how it performs.

[Cover Drive]

okay. Majid Bhai from what I have heard is that BAS bats are amazing. You probably know more than me and as you have owned BAS 2020. So do you mind telling how good was that bat?

[xkalibur80]

thanks Uzair.
I got the IPL Shirts from this website http://www.myntra.com/
but the bat is from Ajit.
I think BAS are making the bats for adidas in India but am not sure and I will receive the bat in 2 days inshallah I will let you how it performs.

Do you know if there are any other websites that sell personalized Pakistani apparel?

[Radiance Of Australis]

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h125/usman_ash14/AS%20V3/DSC06009.jpg (http://s63.photobucket.com/albums/h125/usman_ash14/AS%20V3/?action=view&current=DSC06009.jpg)

I never ever have posted or looked through this thread but happened to browse through it and I must say..DAMN! that is one mean beastly bat!The thickness is just :O

I want that :(

[falcon7a]

Guys, I am going to Pakistan and want to buy a cricket bat from there. In the league that I play in, the grass is generally thick and the ball doesn't travel like its supposed to in the outfield. The pitch is cemented with a matting on top so the bounce is pretty even and steep.

I've read thru this entire thread in search of my answer for which cricket bat to get. Its a toss up between the AS V3, CA 12,000 and Bubber Sher. These bats are priced differently but I'd like to buy the best bat possible amongst these 3 regardless of price. Can anyone who has played with these bats give me an objective comparison between them. I am looking for a comparison on the following parameters:
1. Ping
2. Weight distribution 'feel'
3. Handle quality
4. Durability

Based on my research so far off different forums, the AS V3 seems to have quality issues, The CA 12000 seems to not be a slogger's bat (small sweet spot??) and the Bubber Sher seems to suffer from poor ping. I have NO idea if these claims are accurate, I'm just saying that this is whats on the different review sites. However, if we can consolidate feedback on this thread, it would go a long way in clearing any confusion about these bats in the minds of the public (since this is the longest thread on Pakistani bats on the internet).

Thank you.

[Paradox]

Guys, I am going to Pakistan and want to buy a cricket bat from there. In the league that I play in, the grass is generally thick and the ball doesn't travel like its supposed to in the outfield. The pitch is cemented with a matting on top so the bounce is pretty even and steep.

I've read thru this entire thread in search of my answer for which cricket bat to get. Its a toss up between the AS V3, CA 12,000 and Bubber Sher. These bats are priced differently but I'd like to buy the best bat possible amongst these 3 regardless of price. Can anyone who has played with these bats give me an objective comparison between them. I am looking for a comparison on the following parameters:
1. Ping
2. Weight distribution 'feel'
3. Handle quality
4. Durability

Based on my research so far off different forums, the AS V3 seems to have quality issues, The CA 12000 seems to not be a slogger's bat (small sweet spot??) and the Bubber Sher seems to suffer from poor ping. I have NO idea if these claims are accurate, I'm just saying that this is whats on the different review sites. However, if we can consolidate feedback on this thread, it would go a long way in clearing any confusion about these bats in the minds of the public (since this is the longest thread on Pakistani bats on the internet).

Thank you.

Depends on what type of batsman you are. The Bubber Sher seems to be the best bat going around if you're a slogger/or just LOVE to smack the ball around all parts from ball one.

[falcon7a]

Thanks for the reply.
Well, here is what I don't understand: How is a slogging bat different from a conventional cricket bat? What makes it different? Will the ball travel further with a Bubber Sher than a CA 12000 or AS V3 assuming the same amount of power is applied to the shot? Pardon the ignorance.

[Paradox]

Thanks for the reply.
Well, here is what I don't understand: How is a slogging bat different from a conventional cricket bat? What makes it different? Will the ball travel further with a Bubber Sher than a CA 12000 or AS V3 assuming the same amount of power is applied to the shot? Pardon the ignorance.

There isn't anything like a 'slogging bat' and a 'conventional cricket bat'. The Bubber Sher has a much thicker edge than most other bats - the thicker the edge, the more of a bat for hard hitting/slogging it is.

Check the first five photos of the eight photos I posted, those are of the Bubber Sher I have. The Bubber Sher I have is one of the best going around, it's a great piece. This is the link:-

http://pakpassion.net/ppforum/showpost.php?p=2481365&postcount=1153
http://pakpassion.net/ppforum/showpost.php?p=2481366&postcount=1154

[falcon7a]

Paradox,

Thanks for the info, those edges are the thickest I've ever seen! If thick edges increase slogging power, it would seem logical that all bat makers would go for the thickest yet lightest bat possible.

1. Is edge thickness also a criteria for determining the quality of a bat?

2. Are there any disadvantages of thick edges?

Thanks again! This has been really helpful.

[Paradox]

Paradox,

Thanks for the info, those edges are the thickest I've ever seen! If thick edges increase slogging power, it would seem logical that all bat makers would go for the thickest yet lightest bat possible.

1. Is edge thickness also a criteria for determining the quality of a bat?

2. Are there any disadvantages of thick edges?

Thanks again! This has been really helpful.

No problem.

Answer to your first question: Yes, it's one of the criterias, but it doesn't hold as much importance as other things such as ping, balance, middle, pickup, weight, etc (in my opinion).

Second question: It depends. If you get an edge while playing with a thick edged-bat, the edges will have more ELEVATION (not necessarily more distance, mind you). If you get an edge while playing with a thin-edged bat, you'll get thin edges behind. Simple as. You can think of that as a disadvantage or an advantage.

Glad I helped, don't hesitate to ask any more questions if you have any. And never order a bat online, EVER. Always, ALWAYS feel and pick up a bat before you buy one. That's the golden rule :))

[Cover Drive]

Guys, I am going to Pakistan and want to buy a cricket bat from there. In the league that I play in, the grass is generally thick and the ball doesn't travel like its supposed to in the outfield. The pitch is cemented with a matting on top so the bounce is pretty even and steep.

I've read thru this entire thread in search of my answer for which cricket bat to get. Its a toss up between the AS V3, CA 12,000 and Bubber Sher. These bats are priced differently but I'd like to buy the best bat possible amongst these 3 regardless of price. Can anyone who has played with these bats give me an objective comparison between them. I am looking for a comparison on the following parameters:
1. Ping
2. Weight distribution 'feel'
3. Handle quality
4. Durability

Based on my research so far off different forums, the AS V3 seems to have quality issues, The CA 12000 seems to not be a slogger's bat (small sweet spot??) and the Bubber Sher seems to suffer from poor ping. I have NO idea if these claims are accurate, I'm just saying that this is whats on the different review sites. However, if we can consolidate feedback on this thread, it would go a long way in clearing any confusion about these bats in the minds of the public (since this is the longest thread on Pakistani bats on the internet).

Thank you.
Asalamalakium Brother,

Hope you are well!

You have come up with good choices and it is quite difficult to figure out which bat is the best.

I have seen all three bats you have mentioned above. And all three of those bats are top notch bats and are very good bats. Now first and foremost important factor is that what is your budget? Among these three bats CA 12000 Plus is the most expensive whereas AS V3 is the cheapest bat. Now all three bats are not the top bats of respecive companies. All of them have come out with Limited Edition version of them which I believe is pretty much the same its just they are more professional bats and have better williow as well as grains.

1. Ping - I would say ping depends on the bat. For example, some bat makers in Pakistan have soft pressed bats and some have hard pressed bats. The soft pressed bats ping really good in the begining but they have short lifespan meaning after few months of use they will no longer play good or ping well as they used to. In this case I have heard CA is soft pressed and MB is hard pressed. I am not too sure about AS. MB on the other hand are hard pressed as far I have heard. So they take time to open up meaning it will require lots of knocking compare to soft pressed and once it opens up it will go like gun. Before going for the pingest bat you should know what type of bats do you prefer. Such as hih middle or low middle?

2. Feel - This is upto buyer. The reason why I am saying that is because as Uncle Sam once said that one might be comfortable with Kashmiri Williow rather than English Williow. So what I am trying to say is that every hand has different feel. But if you ask for my opinion then I would say CA has the best balance and pick up I have ever seen. They are awesome! On the other hand AS has quite good balance as well. MB is good but my Bubber Sher's balance is messed up because the handle is tooo thin

3. Handle Quality - From what I have heard is that all Pakistani bats have same type of handle. So I am not too sure about this. I would say AS and CA have best handles as I am seeing few cracks near my MB splice. But I am not too sure about this

4. Durability - As I said earlier this is upto the bats pressing and it is upto grains. The higher amount of grains present in a bat means the bat will require less knocking and will crack up really soon. On the other hand lower the amount of grains means the bat will requires lots of knocking and will crack after a while. If money is not a problem for you and you can afford to get a new bat after 4-5 games then you can go for high grains bat and if you want a bat to last long then I would say go for medium amount of grains. As Julain Millichamp says, "8-11 grains are perfect"

Hope it helps

If you have any question please don't hesitate asking me

JazakALLAH Khair,
Thanks

[Cover Drive]

Thanks for the reply.
Well, here is what I don't understand: How is a slogging bat different from a conventional cricket bat? What makes it different? Will the ball travel further with a Bubber Sher than a CA 12000 or AS V3 assuming the same amount of power is applied to the shot? Pardon the ignorance.
Uhmm I wouldn't say it is. I use CA 12000 Plus in nets and I am easily able to whack the ball. So it doesn't mean that Bubber Sher is the slogger bat. But when slogging it depends on the batsman that how he hits it and where the ball has striked. For example, if you smack Shoaib Akhtar's delievery with toe of the bat regardless which bat it is most likely it will break. Apart from power it is how you time the ball. Bubber Sher is 'meaty' bat so if you hit the ball will most likely go further than CA because it has more 'meat' on it for same weight

[Cover Drive]

Paradox,

Thanks for the info, those edges are the thickest I've ever seen! If thick edges increase slogging power, it would seem logical that all bat makers would go for the thickest yet lightest bat possible.

1. Is edge thickness also a criteria for determining the quality of a bat?

2. Are there any disadvantages of thick edges?

Thanks again! This has been really helpful.\

1. Uhmm not necessarily. There are some bat makers who have thin edges and yet there bats are top notch bats. For example, if you look english brand bats they don't have alot of thickness but there bat go like a gun as well.

2. Nope, not really

Again thick bats are bit for slogging as well. Nowdays new bats have come out for T20 which are really thick for its weight

[usman_ash14]

I never ever have posted or looked through this thread but happened to browse through it and I must say..DAMN! that is one mean beastly bat!The thickness is just :O

I want that :(
For 2'10 it is quite thick, isn't it?
Welcome to the world of bats!!!

[Cover Drive]

Usman Bhai did you weigh it by any chance? I mean I have heard people saying Pakistan bats are overweight than what appears on the stickers

[SameerM]

that THICK ASv3 bat is probably real heavy... ie. 2.10+

On average stick with a 2.8 or lighter bat...so u can play all ur shots relatively easily.

For big bats..u need big muscles to pick it up!

80% of the power is down to the player and the timing of the shot...
---------

I got 2 £50 bats from islamabad.. 2 years later, my first bat is still going and still hitting 6 after 6....
2nd bat aint even knocked it in yet! but still has goodish ping.

I'd say go for the bat profile which has the best ping on majority of the face.
Also the one that feels best in ur hands, ie. lightweight but solid, u can swing it easily and manoover the bat easily in ur hands.

if u can get a CA gold still...get it..be worth it for around £40-60 (wotever that is in rupees)
or Ihsan King/emperer....
all old models but u'll get em cheap!

Hope that helps!

[Rizwan25]

Usman, did AS ask you to transfer money trough Western Union?

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Usman, did AS ask you to transfer money trough Western Union?
If you don't mind me answering the question then, yes they do ask you to transfer them using Western Union

[Uncle Sam]

For 2'10 it is quite thick, isn't it?
Welcome to the world of bats!!!

For a leading international pro's cleft... this kinda profile size would not cross 2.7 ... but again.. this bat seems really a good one as well.

[SameerM]

but an int'ls pro cleft (ie. TOP grade only for international players) would cost £150+
(a fully made bat about 200+)

therefore this big monster looks like 2.10 minimum to me

[Cover Drive]

For a leading international pro's cleft... this kinda profile size would not cross 2.7 ... but again.. this bat seems really a good one as well.
Agree although I would say around 2.85ish

Uncle Sam did you see that Redback? It looks good. Do you know how much is he asking for it?

[Rizwan25]

If you don't mind me answering the question then, yes they do ask you to transfer them using Western Union

Thanks CD.

[Uncle Sam]

Agree although I would say around 2.85ish

Uncle Sam did you see that Redback? It looks good. Do you know how much is he asking for it?

I offered him £90.00 and have not heard back yet .... 2.12 is slightly heavy but I know Redbacks have an unbelievable pick up.

[Cover Drive]

I offered him £90.00 and have not heard back yet .... 2.12 is slightly heavy but I know Redbacks have an unbelievable pick up.
Including postage?

2.12 did sound a bit heavy for me as well. But from what I have heard from you and other people is that Redbacks pickup is unbelieveable the 2.12 is like 2.8-9

Also Uncle Sam what do you think of the damage? Is it okay or is a big deal?

[Uncle Sam]

Agree although I would say around 2.85ish



Thats close enough.
I picked one of Afridi's bat which was even bigger than this bat and it weighed 2.7. It's sad that general public hardly have access to those class of reserved willow clefts.
But yeah, there are pros who will have skinnier bat than this one and are more heavy ... it's just custom made to their specs.

[Uncle Sam]

Including postage?

2.12 did sound a bit heavy for me as well. But from what I have heard from you and other people is that Redbacks pickup is unbelieveable the 2.12 is like 2.8-9

Also Uncle Sam what do you think of the damage? Is it okay or is a big deal?

The damage doesn't look bat... I may be wrong but from the pics, its only a dent,,, not a crack or a hairline split.

[Cover Drive]

Thats close enough.
I picked one of Afridi's bat which was even bigger than this bat and it weighed 2.7. It's sad that general public hardly have access to those class of reserved willow clefts.
But yeah, there are pros who will have skinnier bat than this one and are more heavy ... it's just custom made to their specs.
Well thats true. But now I am seeing that batmakers are making bats really close to pros bat in terms of willow and quality. For example, if you look Pakistani brands such as MB, CA and AS there top bats are G1 but now they have annouced LE bats which I believe are closer to pro clefts.

But again as you have said it several time we don't get to see them

Do you mind telling which one was it?

[Cover Drive]

The damage doesn't look bat... I may be wrong but from the pics, its only a dent,,, not a crack or a hairline split.
Uhmm to me it looks like he peeled the scuff sheet wrong way (just assuming and thinking other way around) so the wood has popped out

Was 90 Pounds including shipping?

Also did you see Lekka T20 bat?

[Uncle Sam]

Do you mind telling which one was it?

It had stickers of MB, and Afridi wouldn't tell the actual manufacture of the bat..... my wild guess is ... it was a Newbery.

[Cover Drive]

It had stickers of MB, and Afridi wouldn't tell the actual manufacture of the bat..... my wild guess is ... it was a Newbery.
Ohh okay well we all know that no one will tell. But I don't think Afridi will go to Newbery

I recently saw a picture of Afridi holding Sher Amin and it had Sher Amin stickers on whereas on its side it had TON stamped and below Sher Amin sticker he had Ranger sticker (SS Ranger)

[Uncle Sam]

Uhmm to me it looks like he peeled the scuff sheet wrong way (just assuming and thinking other way around) so the wood has popped out

Was 90 Pounds including shipping?

Also did you see Lekka T20 bat?

I am ok with another £10.00 for UK shipping if he wants it. Someone is visiting from UK and bring the bat from me. I will probably sell the bat here locally after keeping it for a lil while.

Yes, I traded one of my bats with a new Lekka T20 bat in 2.9 and I am in the process of finalizing a deal with Black Cat to get a pair of Joker bats.
Lekka will be here in a couple of weeks... Not sure about the Jokers.

[Cover Drive]

I am ok with another £10.00 for UK shipping if he wants it. Someone is visiting from UK and bring the bat from me.

Yes, I traded one of my bats with a new Lekka T20 bat in 2.9 and I am in the process of finalizing a deal with Black Cat to get a pair of Joker bats.
Lekka will be here in a couple of weeks... Not sure about the Jokers.
Ohh okay. If you hadn't offered him then I might have gone to shoot my offer as well

Ohh really? I don't rate Lekka high as I think they are made in India. Williow doesn't look great to me :( If you don't mind can you tell me whcih bat did you trade?

How many Jokers and which one have you bought? Also do you mind telling the price?

[SameerM]

Lekka? i'd stay away from random makes charging TOP dollar.

I bet these JOKERS and lekkas are all 100 region.

For under this price, even half price, a PAK made bat will do better ...trust me

[Cover Drive]

Lekka? i'd stay away from random makes charging TOP dollar.
Yup! Uhmm thats ones personal choice

[SameerM]

ps. u both from cricketsupplies?


Personal choice yes... but i'm warning u not to go that route cus its a waste but ur choice and ur money. so do wot u wish

[Cover Drive]

ps. u both from cricketsupplies?
Not sure about Uncle Sam but I am

[Cover Drive]

Lekka? i'd stay away from random makes charging TOP dollar.

I bet these JOKERS and lekkas are all 100 region.

For under this price, even half price, a PAK made bat will do better ...trust me
Again as I said its one personal choice. The thing is that there is no Asian batmaker making T20 style bats so it will take them time to make them

[Uncle Sam]

Ohh okay. If you hadn't offered him then I might have gone to shoot my offer as well

Ohh really? I don't rate Lekka high as I think they are made in India. Williow doesn't look great to me :( If you don't mind can you tell me whcih bat did you trade?

How many Jokers and which one have you bought? Also do you mind telling the price?

The Lekka bat pics they sent me were good enough for a straight trade. I had acquired a slightly used Canterbury weapon 500 (one heckuva of bat made by Warsop) a few days ago and went for trade with Lekka.

I am ordering two jokers in G1 for 150 each and combined shipping of 25.

[SameerM]

can i point out, Don Bradman used a 2.3 weight bat and was best run maker in the world.

Explain me thick edges, t20 bats, all this nonsense? its just a fad like scoops etc.

[Cover Drive]

The Lekka bat pics they sent me were good enough for a straight trade. I had acquired a slightly used Canterbury weapon 500 (one heckuva of bat made by Warsop) a few days ago and went for trade with Lekka.

I am ordering two jokers in G1 for 150 each and combined shipping of 25.
150 for a JOKER!?!?!? Uncle Sam how have you been ballin' dawg? I mean thats the price of G1!?

Lekka retails for 135. James from Lekka is offering me free pair of gloves which retails for 35 along a Lekka bat but I am not too convinvced for Lekka

[Uncle Sam]

Personal choice yes... but i'm warning u not to go that route cus its a waste but ur choice and ur money. so do wot u wish

Waste of money ... yes I agree with you but this bat collecting hobby is a brutal one and could turn very costly. One has to be careful in buying price and always keeping the selling option open.

Also, I agree with you on Lekka, but from some very reliable resources, I have some very good feedback on the Joker bat, so I am pretty confident that the price and performance will not be a disappointing one.

[SameerM]

but CD....its just the SHAPE of the bat!!!! not that its t20.. or slogger bat.
How many shapes can u make out of wood?????

The thick ASv3 profile with concave back is the shape i feel. Big sweetspot, small shoulders.

Then its upto the batsmen to hit the shots or defend.. the bat wont make u a 6 hitter!

best of luck anyways. :jm

[Cover Drive]

Waste of money ... yes I agree with you but this bat collecting hobby is a brutal one and could turn very costly. One has to be careful in buying price and always keeping the selling option open.

Also, I agree with you on Lekka, but from some very reliable resources, I have some very good feedback on the Joker bat, so I am pretty confident that the price and performance will not be a disappointing one.
As far Joker is concerned I have heard its a great bat. You the other told it doesn't even use JS Wright clefts

[Uncle Sam]

150 for a JOKER!?!?!? Uncle Sam how have you been ballin' dawg? I mean thats the price of G1!?

Lekka retails for 135. James from Lekka is offering me free pair of gloves which retails for 35 along a Lekka bat but I am not too convinvced for Lekka

I will reveal the trick if I could cut the deal with Black Cat. Keep it to yourself for now. Lets see what happens.

[Cover Drive]

but CD....its just the SHAPE of the bat!!!! not that its t20.. or slogger bat.
How many shapes can u make out of wood?????

The thick ASv3 profile with concave back is the shape i feel. Big sweetspot, small shoulders.

Then its upto the batsmen to hit the shots or defend.. the bat wont make u a 6 hitter!

best of luck anyways. :jm
Yeah but they have meant to make it for a slogging type of game. I mean why did they invented Mongoose? The whole bat is sweetspot no matter where you hit. Normal bats have sweetspot at a specified place whereas these have large sweetspot and in some case whole bat is sweetspot

[Cover Drive]

I will reveal the trick if I could cut the deal with Black Cat. Keep it to yourself for now. Lets see what happens.
Please do so. You have my email, right? So if you want to tell me there then thats fine with me as well

Also haven't the deal been finalized yet?

[Uncle Sam]

but CD....its just the SHAPE of the bat!!!! not that its t20.. or slogger bat.
How many shapes can u make out of wood?????

The thick ASv3 profile with concave back is the shape i feel. Big sweetspot, small shoulders.

Then its upto the batsmen to hit the shots or defend.. the bat wont make u a 6 hitter!

best of luck anyways. :jm

agreed.
It's all in the hands and the arms.
The bat shape and willow quality only provide an auxiliary support.

[SameerM]

mongoose is another fad.. but dont go there. its stupid using a mongoose.. as Hayden showed us when he got out first ball in the superovers. Wots the point of it when u get a full length ball? u just close ur eyes and swing! :D

i collect bats too..i have 6 at moment but my price range is affordable..... no more than £60 if I am buying...

i aint a pro, nor will i be SO I aint paying more than £60 for a piece of wood! I play club cricket (2nd division from 5) on sats and suns.. 40 over matches.

I have used same bat for 2 years running now. and 3rd is comin up.. the bat has been oiled twice in 2 years and knocked in rigorously. and it still ok

I can hit 6's and clear boundaries with ALL my bats.
Even the 2.8 CApower which cost me £20 from sportsHQ and is about 5 yrs old.

[Cover Drive]

mongoose is another fad.. but dont go there. its stupid using a mongoose.. as Hayden showed us when he got out first ball in the superovers. Wots the point of it when u get a full length ball? u just close ur eyes and swing! :D

i collect bats too..i have 6 at moment but my price range is affordable..... no more than £60 if I am buying...

i aint a pro, nor will i be SO I aint paying more than £60 for a piece of wood! I play club cricket (2nd division from 5) on sats and suns.. 40 over matches.

I have used same bat for 2 years running now. and 3rd is comin up.. the bat has been oiled twice in 2 years and knocked in rigorously. and it still ok

I can hit 6's and clear boundaries with ALL my bats.
Even the 2.8 CApower which cost me £20 from sportsHQ and is about 5 yrs old.
Spot on mate!

Ohh thats great. Are all Pakistani brand?

Make sense but as Uncle Sam said this hobby is very bad!

[Uncle Sam]

mongoose is another fad.. but dont go there. its stupid using a mongoose.. as Hayden showed us when he got out first ball in the superovers. Wots the point of it when u get a full length ball? u just close ur eyes and swing! :D

i collect bats too..i have 6 at moment but my price range is affordable..... no more than £60 if I am buying...

i aint a pro, nor will i be SO I aint paying more than £60 for a piece of wood! I play club cricket (2nd division from 5) on sats and suns.. 40 over matches.

I have used same bat for 2 years running now. and 3rd is comin up.. the bat has been oiled twice in 2 years and knocked in rigorously. and it still ok

I can hit 6's and clear boundaries with ALL my bats.
Even the 2.8 CApower which cost me £20 from sportsHQ and is about 5 yrs old.

That's a good sensible approach when you set a cap on spending, but not everyone thinks alike. Different people have different resources and different choices.... this is how we humans are. There may be some who have a cap of spending £200.00 on each bat and they do have ability to turn over that same bat and sell it for £220.00, and there maybe some who don't care about the price and just buy it for fun... I mean if Asif Zardari can feed his army of horses with apples and butter, why can't anyone buy a few cricket bats of his choice if he can afford it?

But for the Mongoose MMi bat, I agree that personally I would have hard time playing short pitched rising deliveries in pace bowler ... will need extra fingers' protection.


We play ping pong in my basement and one of my friends is a ping pong bat fanatic. Last year he went to China to get training from no one else but the great Wang Li Qin. In this short stint, he wanted to buy one of Wang's ping pong bat (Sunflex blade and DD rubber)... Wang smiled and said. "Son, its all in the hand" .
So yeah, A crappy player wont be able to hit six with Rick Ponting's bat but Ricky Ponting will surely hit a six with a Grade 3 Kashmir willow plank.
Batsman's ability comes first before the bat's quality.

[Cover Drive]

That's a good sensible approach when you set a cap on spending, but not everyone thinks alike. Different people have different resources and different choices.... this is how we humans are. There may be some who have a cap of spending £200.00 on each bat and they do have ability to turn over that same bat and sell it for £220.00, and there maybe some who don't care about the price and just buy it for fun... I mean if Asif Zardari can feed his army of horses with apples and butter, why can't anyone buy a few cricket bats of his choice if he can afford it?

But for the Mongoose MMi bat, I agree that personally I would have hard time playing short pitched rising deliveries in pace bowler ... will need extra fingers' protection.


We play ping pong in my basement and one of my friends is a ping pong bat fanatic. Last year he went to China to get training from no one else but the great Wang Li Qin. In this short stint, he wanted to buy one of Wang's ping pong bat (Sunflex blade and DD rubber)... Wang smiled and said. "Son, its all in the hand" .
So yeah, A crappy player wont be able to hit six with Rick Ponting's bat but Ricky Ponting will surely hit a six with a Grade 3 Kashmir willow plank.
Batsman's ability comes first before the bat's quality.
MashALLAH Uncle Sam!! Aurr yee thaa chackka Joker say :P Aur ball universe sayee baharra gayee!

[ca_gold]

That's a good sensible approach when you set a cap on spending, but not everyone thinks alike. Different people have different resources and different choices.... this is how we humans are. There may be some who have a cap of spending £200.00 on each bat and they do have ability to turn over that same bat and sell it for £220.00, and there maybe some who don't care about the price and just buy it for fun... I mean if Asif Zardari can feed his army of horses with apples and butter, why can't anyone buy a few cricket bats of his choice if he can afford it?

But for the Mongoose MMi bat, I agree that personally I would have hard time playing short pitched rising deliveries in pace bowler ... will need extra fingers' protection.


We play ping pong in my basement and one of my friends is a ping pong bat fanatic. Last year he went to China to get training from no one else but the great Wang Li Qin. In this short stint, he wanted to buy one of Wang's ping pong bat (Sunflex blade and DD rubber)... Wang smiled and said. "Son, its all in the hand" .
So yeah, A crappy player wont be able to hit six with Rick Ponting's bat but Ricky Ponting will surely hit a six with a Grade 3 Kashmir willow plank.
Batsman's ability comes first before the bat's quality.

uncle sam - bhai some help please. can you please help me decide the following:
1) redback allegiance
2) warsop venom
3) blackcat shadow

i need a 2.8 g1 bat - pickup should be feather weight with mid to low middle. Which one would recommend.....personally, im leaning towards the shadow as the reviews seem to be outstanding + the quality of the clefts they use. though i think all three would be fantastic. is there a way i can chat with you offline, i'd like to pick you brain on bats as well as get some tips on how to negotiate with these guys....cheers!

[ca_gold]

uncle sam - bhai some help please. can you please help me decide the following:
1) redback allegiance
2) warsop venom
3) blackcat shadow

i need a 2.8 g1 bat - pickup should be feather weight with mid to low middle. Which one would recommend.....personally, im leaning towards the shadow as the reviews seem to be outstanding + the quality of the clefts they use. though i think all three would be fantastic. is there a way i can chat with you offline, i'd like to pick you brain on bats as well as get some tips on how to negotiate with these guys....cheers!


Uzair - feel free to chip in. Btw i will answer your email in detail once i have a moment!

[Uncle Sam]

uncle sam - bhai some help please. can you please help me decide the following:
1) redback allegiance
2) warsop venom
3) blackcat shadow

i need a 2.8 g1 bat - pickup should be feather weight with mid to low middle. Which one would recommend.....personally, im leaning towards the shadow as the reviews seem to be outstanding + the quality of the clefts they use. though i think all three would be fantastic. is there a way i can chat with you offline, i'd like to pick you brain on bats as well as get some tips on how to negotiate with these guys....cheers!

Actually, I am at work it would be hard to chat.

for as the bats go, I have used Allegiance and Warsop. Performance and reliability wise, both bats are trust worthy and in the same class ... its like Lexus vs Accura... All you need is a test drive and get the hang of it to know which feels better.
For Black Cat bats, I have heard good stuff about their grading system. I am told (and don't hold me on it) that mostly their G2 willow is considered as G1 by other pod shavers. This quality control does sound very promising BUT what kinda turned me off is that Black cat will resist in providing you with the pics of cleft or the actual bat they are going to send you.
Also, keep your options open to buy a season old bat if it's within your specs. This will save you on money and time/effort in preparing the bat.

Lastly, are you in the US/Canada? I am asking this cuz I wonder why u prefer a low sweet spot since we play on matt based on a cemented surface where the ball almost never keeps low.
Perhaps it's your tall height or batting style but I just wondered.

[ca_gold]

Uncle Sam,

I'm in Canada and we play on a thick matted / or Astro turf surface. Underneath is not cement, its a softer, gravel type material. and trust me, the ball does not bounce up. I played one hook shot last year, and it went for six. Had all the time in the world. I know in the US, most matted wickets are quite thin, on cement, hence the high bounce. Our matting is quite thick, double sided actually. I'm not that particular on a low middle, but mid for sure.

I used a predator before, scored plenty of runs, and thats not a low middle at all!

Between the three, which would be best for hitting over the top? As nothing really rolls over on the ground here. Please note, i dont mean slogging either.

Thanks!

[Uncle Sam]

I just looked a Shadow's profile again and looks like, after all, its not a bad choice to top the charts for you.
All you need to make sure now is that you get the best G1 cleft available. Charlie had a used one for sale in 2.6 and I guess it went for around £110.00
The new ones are posted for £240.00 which one should not go for unless he picks the bat and feels like hugging it as he would hug his wife.

[Ali Raja]

In the match between Deccan Chargers and Kolkata Knight Riders one of the commentators were talking about Gibbs' bat. He said it weighs 2.12 but picks up at 2.8. What does that mean? At first I thought I heard wrong or something, but he said it twice.

[ca_gold]

I just looked a Shadow's profile again and looks like, after all, its not a bad choice to top the charts for you.
All you need to make sure now is that you get the best G1 cleft available. Charlie had a used one for sale in 2.6 and I guess it went for around £110.00
The new ones are posted for £240.00 which one should not go for unless he picks the bat and feels like hugging it as he would hug his wife.

i know - i bid on that 105, and didnt win!

yes 240 is steep - but uncle sam - i dont have a wife!

[Mobashir]

Salam,
I just started playing cricket, and I need to buy a bat... I am in france, but bats here are very expensive... I will like someone to tell me wich bat i should buy, and where can i find it in Pakistan, (Islambad, rawalpindi)? I don't want a superb bat, but it should still be good enough to not broke after 3 weeks!..

Pls help!

[mana]

It will better to buy a bat from UK as you will get an export quality.

Regards

[Mobashir]

It will better to buy a bat from UK as you will get an export quality.

Regards
How much that can cost?
I think i will find cheaper bats in Pakistan? Because my brother is coming from pakistan on sunday...

[Ali Raja]

How much that can cost?
I think i will find cheaper bats in Pakistan? Because my brother is coming from pakistan on sunday...

good idea, bats from UK are way too overpriced. buy from pakistan ;-) ;-)

[Mobashir]

good idea, bats from UK are way too overpriced. buy from pakistan ;-) ;-)
ok, so can you tell me some goods bats that i can found from pakistan?

[Ali Raja]

ok, so can you tell me some goods bats that i can found from pakistan?

I think you can find good bats anywhere in Pakistan.

[Mobashir]

I think you can find good bats anywhere in Pakistan.
ok, but how much it will cost?

[Ali Raja]

ok, but how much it will cost?

Hmm...for the best bats I think it is over 15 000 rupees or around. But we who only play cricket at lower levels don't really need the most expensive bats.

I have bats which doesn't cost a thing and they are good bats :)

So it's not always the price...

[Mobashir]

Hmm...for the best bats I think it is over 15 000 rupees or around. But we who only play cricket at lower levels don't really need the most expensive bats.

I have bats which doesn't cost a thing and they are good bats :)

So it's not always the price...
thanks, actually i didn't wanted to buy a too costly bat because i also play cricket at lower level....

[Ali Raja]

No prob. Are there many teams in France?

[Mobashir]

No prob. Are there many teams in France?
Actually i just started playing this year... And the season is just starting :
From what i know the better division is composed of 8 teams and is called SuperLeague... i also know their is a second devision but i don't know more...

[Uncle Sam]

Got the custom made T20 in today.
2.7 Oz without grip. 42 mm edges

http://www5.picturepush.com/photo/a/3193078/640/3193078.jpg (http://picturepush.com/public/3193078)


http://www4.picturepush.com/photo/a/3193087/img/3193087.jpg (http://picturepush.com/public/3193087)


http://www5.picturepush.com/photo/a/3193083/img/3193083.jpg (http://picturepush.com/public/3193083)

[Cover Drive]

Nice bat Uncle Sam. Do you mind how much you paid for it? Another thing do you mind telling who is the bay maker? Looks really good for G2

[falcon7a]

Hey guys, I just picked up a Bubber Sher Limited Edition bat. Its a beautiful bat and I'll post pictures in a few days (don't have camera yet). I got it from UT Sports. The shopkeeper specifically told me that the bat is ready to play and there is no need to oil it or knock it in. He did have a mallet but he didn't even have any linseed oil. He said no one uses the oil anymore. Should I believe him and not oil the bat? If UT Sports didn't have the oil, I'm wondering where to even get oil from.