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

[Bouncer]

This thread is 2000 Posts long now

[Cover Drive]

InshALLAH it will go and make history :)

[Boi]

What started off with a mere question regarding a cricket bat, has turned into a huge thread about cricket bats. Nice work, boys! C-D you legend. :moyo

[Ali Raja]

Coverdrive, now that you are a moderator. Can't we have a sub-forum about cricket equipment? It will be much easier than going through 2000 posts.

[Dare2Dream]

I have heard that Zaidi Sports sells legit stuff but its better if you go and check it out yourself (dont take my word on this).

Yes I will be buying atleast 3 bats. I will definitely consider AS V3 LE along with a custom bat G1.

I still havent got my GM. Well MB LE gloves should be here by the end of this month as my mom is coming.

Zaidi sports is on Multan road and it has very few brand name bats, no CA, Ihsan, MB, AS when I last went there. Most of their stuff is their own unbranded. There are some shops in Anarkali like Pakistan sports which probably carry larger stock and have all the brand names. I wouldn't go to Zaidi sports if one is looking for a brand name bat, pads, gloves etc.

[Dare2Dream]

Coverdrive, now that you are a moderator. Can't we have a sub-forum about cricket equipment? It will be much easier than going through 2000 posts.

I second that, too much useful info is getting lost in the 2000 posts. A person who is specifically interested in discussing a bat or gloves or place to buy will be lost in the 2000 posts. Too much good info is burried in this huge thread.

[Cover Drive]

Zaidi sports is on Multan road and it has very few brand name bats, no CA, Ihsan, MB, AS when I last went there. Most of their stuff is their own unbranded. There are some shops in Anarkali like Pakistan sports which probably carry larger stock and have all the brand names. I wouldn't go to Zaidi sports if one is looking for a brand name bat, pads, gloves etc.
I am from Lahore and InshALLAH I will be going there in summer. I am not sure of any store there as I haven't purchased anything myself yet

But isn't Zaidi sports in Anarkali?

I have heard that Millat Sports is good but I don't know where that is. CA people told me about Millat Sports

Your help will be appreciated

JazakALLAH Khair

[Cover Drive]

I second that, too much useful info is getting lost in the 2000 posts. A person who is specifically interested in discussing a bat or gloves or place to buy will be lost in the 2000 posts. Too much good info is burried in this huge thread.
Please post your views in "Suggestion and Support" section

JazakALLAH Khair

[CrIcKet_is_LiFe]

Ook gusy cannot read 26 pages now :D So i m just askig here: Which one is the best hard ball bat. I want to buy one. it shouldnt be too expensive. waiting ;)

[Paradox]

Ook gusy cannot read 26 pages now :D So i m just askig here: Which one is the best hard ball bat. I want to buy one. it shouldnt be too expensive. waiting ;)

Best bat worth the money which isn't above Rs. 10000 has to be the Sher Amin (MB Malik) or the AS V3 or the BAS Vampire (they aren't above 10000, are they?)

[Cover Drive]

Ook gusy cannot read 26 pages now :D So i m just askig here: Which one is the best hard ball bat. I want to buy one. it shouldnt be too expensive. waiting ;)

Do you mind elaborating your search? Whats the maximum you can spend? Also what type of player are you? Based on that I will tell you the best bat that comes into my mind

[Cover Drive]

Best bat worth the money which isn't above Rs. 10000 has to be the Sher Amin (MB Malik) or the AS V3 or the BAS Vampire (they aren't above 10000, are they?)
I am assuming he is in Pakistan. So it will be hard to find BAS Vampire.

Also MB Malik Bubber Sher is under Rs. 10,000 as well

[ca_gold]

CD yaar - i think we def need a sub forum for equipment here. I love how the Canadians are dominating this one.

I say we organize a North American team and go on tour to England to play the English PakPassion team

We need to decide Captain & team composition here ;)

[Rizwan25]

Anyone know how to track Air post Parcel?

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Anyone know how to track Air post Parcel?
Where has it been shipped from?

[Cover Drive]

CD yaar - i think we def need a sub forum for equipment here. I love how the Canadians are dominating this one.

I say we organize a North American team and go on tour to England to play the English PakPassion team

We need to decide Captain & team composition here ;)
CAG Bhai if you don't mind can you post your views in this thread?

http://www.pakpassion.net/ppforum/showthread.php?t=94764

I would really appreciate it!

Thats a great idea! Even if we don't bring trophy in NA we can always bring English stuff :)

[Rizwan25]

Where has it been shipped from?

Pakistan

[ca_gold]

CAG Bhai if you don't mind can you post your views in this thread?

http://www.pakpassion.net/ppforum/showthread.php?t=94764

I would really appreciate it!

Thats a great idea! Even if we don't bring trophy in NA we can always bring English stuff :)


i did allready - yaar obvously we'll buy stuff, why do you think i want to go on tour. Thats 11 players who could all bring back one bat each....for me :P

:)))

[Cover Drive]

Pakistan
Here you go:

http://ep.gov.pk/international_tracking.asp

By the way, Rizwan Bhai do you mind telling which bat are you getting?

Hope it helps!

[Cover Drive]

i did allready - yaar obvously we'll buy stuff, why do you think i want to go on tour. Thats 11 players who could all bring back one bat each....for me :P

:)))
JazakALLAH Khair

:))

Bus bat?! Arre Bhai pads, gloves etc kya kaa hogaa?

By the way, did Asad Bhai ship out your bat?

[Rizwan25]

Here you go:

http://ep.gov.pk/international_tracking.asp

By the way, Rizwan Bhai do you mind telling which bat are you getting?

Hope it helps!

I am expecting to get one ASV3 and a pair of AS Ton gloves.

Thanks for the link CD.

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I am expecting to get one ASV3 and a pair of AS Ton gloves.

Thanks for the link CD.
No worries!!

Thats great to hear! Do you mind telling me from where are you getting AS V3?

JazakALLAH Khair

[Rizwan25]

No worries!!

Thats great to hear! Do you mind telling me from where are you getting AS V3?

JazakALLAH Khair

I ordered it from Assports.com, which I believe is their official website. I have been follwing this thread for past 6 months and I think ASV3 is one of the best bat I came across and the price is really good as well.

[Cover Drive]

I ordered it from Assports.com, which I believe is their official website. I have been follwing this thread for past 6 months and I think ASV3 is one of the best bat I came across and the price is really good as well.
Ohh okay. Yes, it is there official website.

Yes, AS V3 is very good bat. It is underrated.

Now atleast you have satisfaction that your V3 will be original (InshALLAH).

[Cover Drive]

Also Rizwan Bhai any special specifications?

[Rizwan25]

Ohh okay. Yes, it is there official website.

Yes, AS V3 is very good bat. It is underrated.

Now atleast you have satisfaction that your V3 will be original (InshALLAH).

Yeah that's true but I still feel that 6 grains doesn't mean its fake or low quality as I have started playing with it after intensive knocking and its turning out to be a good bat. The sweet spot has a real good ping and pickup is great as well. The only thing that makes it look fake is the number of grains but so far no cracks and stuff.

[Cover Drive]

Yeah that's true but I still feel that 6 grains doesn't mean its fake or low quality as I have started playing with it after intensive knocking and its turning out to be a good bat. The sweet spot has a real good ping and pickup is great as well. The only thing that makes it look fake is the number of grains but so far no cracks and stuff.
We are talking about your Bubber Sher right?
If so, I don't think grains tell that but the willow being used on that is not the one which is suppose to be used.

Atlast if it feels good in your hands, goes well then I really don't think it matters

[Paradox]

Any new bats coming out? New ranges?

Since Boom Boom (most likely) is the new sponsor of the Pakistan team, they should have bats releasing too, right? Afridi's bat looks amazing (not just the thickness of the edges, but the stickers are very stylish too). Really want one of those.

[Rizwan25]

We are talking about your Bubber Sher right?
If so, I don't think grains tell that but the willow being used on that is not the one which is suppose to be used.

Atlast if it feels good in your hands, goes well then I really don't think it matters

Han yar my Bubber sher, I also have CA power which I have been using for past 2 years and it just amazing. IMO CA stuff is better quality then any other Pakistani brand.

By the way how is your Buber sher turning out?

[Cover Drive]

Any new bats coming out? New ranges?

Since Boom Boom (most likely) is the new sponsor of the Pakistan team, they should have bats releasing too, right? Afridi's bat looks amazing (not just the thickness of the edges, but the stickers are very stylish too). Really want one of those.
Are we talking about Pakistani gears?

If so then mostly each brand has gotten its 'Limited Edition' range. CA has added few more in its catalog such as Dilshan, Custom etc

Trust me mate! don't go after Boom Boom. The bat(s) which Afridi is using is MB Malik's bat with just new sponsor stickers.

Your money will go in vain if you buy Boom Boom bat as I don't think there quality is amazing. Just get stickers and apply it on your Bubber Sher

[Cover Drive]

Han yar my Bubber sher, I also have CA power which I have been using for past 2 years and it just amazing. IMO CA stuff is better quality then any other Pakistani brand.

By the way how is your Buber sher turning out?
Achaa theek hai

CA bats are very good! There balance and pick up is simply awesome and amazing. No doubt about that. i would say CA has best balance among Pakistani bats

Alhamdulilah it is going really good. The balance is not great which is because I have a thin handle at the moment. it pings really nicely and goes like a gun! InshALLAH I am looking forward to buy Bubber Sher Limited Edition

[Paradox]

Are we talking about Pakistani gears?

If so then mostly each brand has gotten its 'Limited Edition' range. CA has added few more in its catalog such as Dilshan, Custom etc

Trust me mate! don't go after Boom Boom. The bat(s) which Afridi is using is MB Malik's bat with just new sponsor stickers.

Your money will go in vain if you buy Boom Boom bat as I don't think there quality is amazing. Just get stickers and apply it on your Bubber Sher

Oh okay. I thought MB Malik quit putting their stickers on Afridi's bats and Afridi then changed his sponsor to Boom Boom. Anyway, they haven't released or look like they're going to release anything soon at all, so it's nothing to worry about. Even if they do release a bat, I'll read some reviews before thinking of buying it, then feel it for myself, then buy it.

I don't care how good the bat looks or how thick the edges are really, it's the quality that matters, that's first priority. Looks and edge thickness come next. Fortunately, the Bubber Sher fulfilled all my criterias :D has good looks, the thickest edges I've seen in a while, and it's a lovely bat as a whole.

It's the golden rule I follow - never ever buy a bat online because you're going to end up disappointed in some way or the other. Feel it for yourself, IF YOU CAN play a few deliveries with it to see the ping, balance, etc., take your time then buy it.

[Cover Drive]

Oh okay. I thought MB Malik quit putting their stickers on Afridi's bats and Afridi then changed his sponsor to Boom Boom. Anyway, they haven't released or look like they're going to release anything soon at all, so it's nothing to worry about. Even if they do release a bat, I'll read some reviews before thinking of buying it, then feel it for myself, then buy it.

I don't care how good the bat looks or how thick the edges are really, it's the quality that matters, that's first priority. Looks and edge thickness come next. Fortunately, the Bubber Sher fulfilled all my criterias :D has good looks, the thickest edges I've seen in a while, and it's a lovely bat as a whole.

It's the golden rule I follow - never ever buy a bat online because you're going to end up disappointed in some way or the other. Feel it for yourself, IF YOU CAN play a few deliveries with it to see the ping, balance, etc., take your time then buy it.
Actually Afridi is brand ambassador of Boom Boom. So obviously he will promote that brand. You probably remember the final of RBS T20 where Afridi had a quick cameo innings? If you remember seeing his bat properly you would have noticed that on the edges he had covered a logo with a tape. One can easily predict it was "MB" logo

Boom Boom is UK based company and it was known as Essential previously so they changed the brand and made Afridi the brand ambassador. I had never heard of essential so I am not expecting there new bats (Boom Boom ones) to be good. But I can be wrong! For something around two months I have been hearing it will be released in a couple of week time. But that hasn't approached yet. But I personally think it will be released during T20 WC as that's when our new kit will be launched.

[Dare2Dream]

I am from Lahore and InshALLAH I will be going there in summer. I am not sure of any store there as I haven't purchased anything myself yet

But isn't Zaidi sports in Anarkali?

I have heard that Millat Sports is good but I don't know where that is. CA people told me about Millat Sports

Your help will be appreciated

JazakALLAH Khair

No, Zaidi sports is on Multan Road near choburgi. I wouldn't recommend going there especially if you want to buy a bat. From what I've heard, the better options are in Anarkali like Pakistan sports and Star sports, they should have more variety and stock with lower prices. Other places in the city will probably charge higher prices, even if they carry the brands you are looking for.

[Cover Drive]

No, Zaidi sports is on Multan Road near choburgi. I wouldn't recommend going there especially if you want to buy a bat. From what I've heard, the better options are in Anarkali like Pakistan sports and Star sports, they should have more variety and stock with lower prices. Other places in the city will probably charge higher prices, even if they carry the brands you are looking for.
Oh okay. I appreciate it!

I think I was confused with Zaidi Sports and Anarkali stores location. Another PP member (usman_ash14 Bhai) recommended a store which is located in Ichra. He gave number so I will contact him as well

Do you know where is Millat Sports?

JazakALLAH Khair

[Dare2Dream]

Oh okay. I appreciate it!

I think I was confused with Zaidi Sports and Anarkali stores location. Another PP member (usman_ash14 Bhai) recommended a store which is located in Ichra. He gave number so I will contact him as well

Do you know where is Millat Sports?

JazakALLAH Khair

I don't know about Millat Sports but if you plan to go to anarkali, it shouldn't be difficult to find these shops. From what I've heard, most sports shops are in the streets in front of Neela gumbad (not that far inside) and anyone in anarkali will be able to guide you.

[Cover Drive]

I don't know about Millat Sports but if you plan to go to anarkali, it shouldn't be difficult to find these shops. From what I've heard, most sports shops are in the streets in front of Neela gumbad (not that far inside) and anyone in anarkali will be able to guide you.
I have been to Anarkali several times. I have seen few sports store on main (not sure what you call it). But I am talking about the ones near KE


Once again JazakALLAH Khair

[iHammad]

What is the best bat for a normal batsman? I don't wanna buy it, just am curious so asking.

[Cover Drive]

What is the best bat for a normal batsman? I don't wanna buy it, just am curious so asking.
First and foremost important factor is the batsman budgets. It can start from $50 and can go upto $700 or even $1000

[iHammad]

First and foremost important factor is the batsman budgets. It can start from $50 and can go upto $700 or even $1000
lol okay say the budget is infinity for example..then what is the best bat?

[Cover Drive]

lol okay say the budget is infinity for example..then what is the best bat?
Again its ones preference. One guy might like Kashmiri willow (Cheap one) more than English willow :I. In other words, it depends how the bat feels in your hands. Its not that the most expensive bat will be the best.

Everyone has different views. So these days Newbery and Redback is over my head so I would say they are good!

[iHammad]

Again its ones preference. One guy might like Kashmiri willow (Cheap one) more than English willow :I. In other words, it depends how the bat feels in your hands. Its not that the most expensive bat will be the best.

Everyone has different views. So these days Newbery and Redback is over my head so I would say they are good!
I have a Reebok Skipper hard-ball bat, and I like it. Im a normal batsman, not a slow scorer..but not all out hitter like Afridi either. Something like Shane Watson maybe?

From Google Images

http://www.ozcricket.com.au/sc_images/products/377_large_image.jpg

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I have a Reebok Skipper hard-ball bat, and I like it. Im a normal batsman, not a slow scorer..but not all out hitter like Afridi either. Something like Shane Watson maybe?
Reebok Skipper is very good bat! Nice pick mate! I hope it serves you really well! It is a great bat.

But do you like to slog or play drives like :moyo?

[iHammad]

Reebok Skipper is very good bat! Nice pick mate! I hope it serves you really well! It is a great bat.

But do you like to slog or play drives like :moyo?
lol, I kinda do both depending on the situation of the match I guess. Everybody likes slogging, but there is always a risk of getting out. Plus, when I go to slog, I sometimes mis a few and they become dot balls.

[Cover Drive]

lol, I kinda do both depending on the situation of the match I guess. Everybody likes slogging, but there is always a risk of getting out. Plus, when I go to slog, I sometimes mis a few and they become dot balls.
Ohh okay. Sometimes when I try to slog I completely miss (most of the time). But sometimes my head is screwed up so it says "SLOG!" (lol)

[iHammad]

Ohh okay. Sometimes when I try to slog I completely miss (most of the time). But sometimes my head is screwed up so it says "SLOG!" (lol)
Yeah im a fan of Afridi so my brain sometimes gets crazy and tells me to slog, but I stay patient and bat like a sensible guy :P

Plus, when you decided to slog and get out in trying to do so, your teammates start calling you "crazy!" :))

[Cover Drive]

Yeah im a fan of Afridi so my brain sometimes gets crazy and tells me to slog, but I stay patient and bat like a sensible guy :P

Plus, when you decided to slog and get out in trying to do so, your teammates start calling you "crazy!" :))
lol

Yup! :P When I do that in practice my teammates start saying that I am "pagal"

[iHammad]

lol

Yup! :P When I do that in practice my teammates start saying that I am "pagal"
Which bat do you use?

[Cover Drive]

Which bat do you use?
Last time I played cricket I used CA 12000 Plus

[iHammad]

Last time I played cricket I used CA 12000 Plus
This one right?

http://www.shopacricket.com/cricket/img/p/21-63-large.jpg

[Cover Drive]

This one right?
Yup!

By the way, both are same. Its just one is being shown from side

[xkalibur80]

CD - I am looking to add new players to our team in T&D....any players you know of that are looking to join a team?

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CD - I am looking to add new players to our team in T&D....any players you know of that are looking to join a team?
Uhmm I am not sure of any at the moment. But as I find someone who is then I will definitely let you know.

Also did you find out which Morrants was Melvin giving?

[iHammad]

Yup!

By the way, both are same. Its just one is being shown from side
lol, I thought you would use Gray Nicolls like :moyo

[Cover Drive]

lol, I thought you would use Gray Nicolls like :moyo
I do! :) I have Gray Nicolls as well.

Same range which Mohammad Yousuf used in his last few matches.

[ca_gold]

CD - I am looking to add new players to our team in T&D....any players you know of that are looking to join a team?

what division are you guys playing in xkalibur?

also - for the guys in the Toronto area - a friend has brought a shipment back from UT sports in karachi. Mostly CA 12000, 10000, and 8000's. All are being sold around the 180 - 200 range - cheaper obviously then any store in toronto.

if you guys are interested you can get in touch with me through CD. i've inspected the bats myself - they are genuine and all in the 2'8 - 2'10 weight range. im sure CD can vouch - i know my bats.

[xkalibur80]

what division are you guys playing in xkalibur?

also - for the guys in the Toronto area - a friend has brought a shipment back from UT sports in karachi. Mostly CA 12000, 10000, and 8000's. All are being sold around the 180 - 200 range - cheaper obviously then any store in toronto.

if you guys are interested you can get in touch with me through CD. i've inspected the bats myself - they are genuine and all in the 2'8 - 2'10 weight range. im sure CD can vouch - i know my bats.

4th division but we have two other teams in 1st and 3rd....what about you?

I might be interested in CA8000.....how much is he asking?

[xkalibur80]

also looking for rubber spikes.....any good deals anywhere?

[Cover Drive]

what division are you guys playing in xkalibur?

also - for the guys in the Toronto area - a friend has brought a shipment back from UT sports in karachi. Mostly CA 12000, 10000, and 8000's. All are being sold around the 180 - 200 range - cheaper obviously then any store in toronto.

if you guys are interested you can get in touch with me through CD. i've inspected the bats myself - they are genuine and all in the 2'8 - 2'10 weight range. im sure CD can vouch - i know my bats.
Arre bhai wrong person :)

He himself sold few bats which were bought from UT Sports :)

Just to add guys ca_gold is top bloke! I can guarantee all of those bats are 100% genuine

baalti you might be interested in these bats. I will be honest with you that these price being offered are the best you can find in whole North America. I can guarantee it! I paid $190 for my CA 12000 Plus which I got from Pakistan (a guy brought it for me).

Will definitely recommend to anyone

[ca_gold]

also looking for rubber spikes.....any good deals anywhere?


best deal for rubber spikes is a place called tornado cricket - google them. they are in ottawa. but the guy travels to toronto often (his name is Dushy). you can tell him i referred you.

His Puma shoes are all over 10-15 less then any store in toronto. Have him bring you a pair.

i think all his bats are in the 180 - 200 range. he had a sher, the inferno, and some CA Gold's. Those were all sold today. The inferno was the best by far. The 12000 is also really nice and i think it was only 2'8

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best deal for rubber spikes is a place called tornado cricket - google them. they are in ottawa. but the guy travels to toronto often (his name is Dushy). you can tell him i referred you.

His Puma shoes are all over 10-15 less then any store in toronto. Have him bring you a pair.

i think all his bats are in the 180 - 200 range. he had a sher, the inferno, and some CA Gold's. Those were all sold today. The inferno was the best by far. The 12000 is also really nice and i think it was only 2'8
Did you get this? Just for memories ?

[ca_gold]

Did you get this? Just for memories ?

ahahah no but i was really tempted. they always say the first proper bat you own is your favorite. i have to say the CA Gold is def my favorite - even though it is probably G2 willow. I'm hoping the Newbury will take that spot now :P

[Cover Drive]

ahahah no but i was really tempted. they always say the first proper bat you own is your favorite. i have to say the CA Gold is def my favorite - even though it is probably G2 willow. I'm hoping the Newbury will take that spot now :P
Thats true. I personally like my GN the most out of my bats because it was first bat which I bought according to my will. I sometime think of investing in big brands but I have second thoughts because there top notch bat quality is not as good as smaller companies top notch bats.

For instance, GN Powerbow PP will not be better than Newbery SPS or even players in some case

[khankhan]

what division are you guys playing in xkalibur?

also - for the guys in the Toronto area - a friend has brought a shipment back from UT sports in karachi. Mostly CA 12000, 10000, and 8000's. All are being sold around the 180 - 200 range - cheaper obviously then any store in toronto.

if you guys are interested you can get in touch with me through CD. i've inspected the bats myself - they are genuine and all in the 2'8 - 2'10 weight range. im sure CD can vouch - i know my bats.

did he only get bats?? i am looking to add a few pairs of gloves to my kit too
and where in the toronto area is this friend of urs based?

[ca_gold]

Thats true. I personally like my GN the most out of my bats because it was first bat which I bought according to my will. I sometime think of investing in big brands but I have second thoughts because there top notch bat quality is not as good as smaller companies top notch bats.

For instance, GN Powerbow PP will not be better than Newbery SPS or even players in some case

that might be true - but the predator i had technically is the best bat i've used - and that was only a 5 star. The CA Gold i just had an emotional attachment too. But the Predator was also only a Grade 2 - I figure if i had the the Carbo - or Pro Perf predator - imagine how well that would go......i think you cant classify Newbury as a small company - they are a big bat maker! Redback, Laver, Screaming Cat....these are the small ones...

[xkalibur80]

best deal for rubber spikes is a place called tornado cricket - google them. they are in ottawa. but the guy travels to toronto often (his name is Dushy). you can tell him i referred you.

His Puma shoes are all over 10-15 less then any store in toronto. Have him bring you a pair.

i think all his bats are in the 180 - 200 range. he had a sher, the inferno, and some CA Gold's. Those were all sold today. The inferno was the best by far. The 12000 is also really nice and i think it was only 2'8


thanks for the referral....I will look him up.

Also, I myself got bats from UT sports and I will not question the authenticity of their bats. Can you email me at ohussain@sympatico.ca? I need to ask you something.

[ca_gold]

did he only get bats?? i am looking to add a few pairs of gloves to my kit too
and where in the toronto area is this friend of urs based?


he is downtown Toronto

Cover Drive has a whole bunch of good quality gloves for sale - you should ask him.

[xkalibur80]

CD - I wasn't able to find a working phone # for Bali sports - this is in regards to coloured kit.

[khankhan]

he is downtown Toronto

Cover Drive has a whole bunch of good quality gloves for sale - you should ask him.

do you know if ur friend is able to meet up and show me the bats?? cuz i am rly intrested in buyingg a good bat and bats from pakistan are top quality

[cricketer13]

If anyone wants to buy MB Bubber Sher (2.8lbs) and CA 12000 Plus (2.7 lbs) let me know as I want to sell these two bats.

[cricketer13]

do you know if ur friend is able to meet up and show me the bats?? cuz i am rly intrested in buyingg a good bat and bats from pakistan are top quality

Hey Khankhan,

I am also selling my MB Bubber Sher and CA12000 Plus. Let me know if you are interested.

[khankhan]

Hey Khankhan,

I am also selling my MB Bubber Sher and CA12000 Plus. Let me know if you are interested.


brand new or used??
price range?

[cricketer13]

brand new or used??
price range?

MB Bubber Sher is brand new top notch quality. $230
CA 12000 used in just one practice. $250 and yes its knocked and oiled properly so all good to go

here's the link

http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-sell-sports-bikes-Amazing-Cricket-Bats-100-Original-Must-see-W0QQAdIdZ191677105

[Cover Drive]

that might be true - but the predator i had technically is the best bat i've used - and that was only a 5 star. The CA Gold i just had an emotional attachment too. But the Predator was also only a Grade 2 - I figure if i had the the Carbo - or Pro Perf predator - imagine how well that would go......i think you cant classify Newbury as a small company - they are a big bat maker! Redback, Laver, Screaming Cat....these are the small ones...
Thats true.

Compare to GN, GM etc I think its small company. Another reason why these big brand bats quality isn't that excellent could be due to the fact majority have moved to India.

Redback, Newbery, SC, Laver, Nixon, Vantage and several others all make there bats in UK and Australia

[xkalibur80]

MB Bubber Sher is brand new top notch quality. $230
CA 12000 used in just one practice. $250 and yes its knocked and oiled properly so all good to go

here's the link

http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-sell-sports-bikes-Amazing-Cricket-Bats-100-Original-Must-see-W0QQAdIdZ191677105

CA12000 is out of my price range unfortunately - while I was in Pak, I almost bought it but then backed out.

I know a guy in Nova Scotia who might pick up these bats from you as he bought two Bubber Shers from me.

[khankhan]

CD where are u based in toronto?? and hows the size of those gloves ?? would they fit a 16 year old?? i hate wearing huge gloves

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CA12000 is out of my price range unfortunately - while I was in Pak, I almost bought it but then backed out.

I know a guy in Nova Scotia who might pick up these bats from you as he bought two Bubber Shers from me.
Woow Nova Scotia? Does he runs a cricket store there? If so do you mind giving me his email address ?

[cricketer13]

CA12000 is out of my price range unfortunately - while I was in Pak, I almost bought it but then backed out.

I know a guy in Nova Scotia who might pick up these bats from you as he bought two Bubber Shers from me.

Yaar I would bring the price down but unfortunately I had to pay customs and taxes just to make sure my bats dont get drilled thats why they cost me a lot. I will give u my CA12000 for $230 bcuz i played with it once.

Nova Scotia hmmmm i dont know how he will buy these bats lol

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CD where are u based in toronto?? and hows i s the size of those gloves ?? would they fit a 16 year old?? i hate wearing huge gloves
I am in Brampton/Mississauga area

They are Mens. Uhmm do you have long fingers?

[xkalibur80]

Woow Nova Scotia? Does he runs a cricket store there? If so do you mind giving me his email address ?

No he doesn't.....he has a team and they usually buy their stuff from Hagee sports....since I was selling my bats for cheaper, he bought the bats from me.

[khankhan]

I am in Brampton/Mississauga area

They are Mens. Uhmm do you have long fingers?

they will probably fit.. and i wear inners too so shouldnt be a problemm..
i will be visiting a friend of mine soon who has extra gloves so if i dont fancy those ... i will contact u againn
thankss for the info buddy

[xkalibur80]

Yaar I would bring the price down but unfortunately I had to pay customs and taxes just to make sure my bats dont get drilled thats why they cost me a lot. I will give u my CA12000 for $230 bcuz i played with it once.

Nova Scotia hmmmm i dont know how he will buy these bats lol

He usually has people going back so they take stuff for him from Hagee Sports.

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No he doesn't.....he has a team and they usually buy their stuff from Hagee sports....since I was selling my bats for cheaper, he bought the bats from me.
Ohh okay. Hagee Sports is rip off! He is selling Ihsan Inferno 950 for something around $300 and ca_gold friends is selling it for $180-$200

Do you mind giving me his email address?

It would be appreciated

JazakALLAH Khair

[xkalibur80]

I will ask my team mates if they are looking to buy a new bat.....I am sure a couple of them will be interested.

Will keep you posted.

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they will probably fit.. and i wear inners too so shouldnt be a problemm..
i will be visiting a friend of mine soon who has extra gloves so if i dont fancy those ... i will contact u againn
thankss for the info buddy
No worries!

[cricketer13]

I will ask my team mates if they are looking to buy a new bat.....I am sure a couple of them will be interested.

Will keep you posted.

Ya do let me know. Thanks mate

[cricketer13]

No worries!

CD- I talked to my friend today and he mentioned that Ihsan is launching new 950 gloves lol. Color change mainly instead of black and white like know it will b white and black. Should look good will see if i can order those.

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CD- I talked to my friend today and he mentioned that Ihsan is launching new 950 gloves lol. Color change mainly instead of black and white like know it will b white and black. Should look good will see if i can order those.
Uhhmm interesting. The guy off who I bought 950 gloves he said these are latest ones as they have pittard palm on them whereas last years one did not have pittard on them.

So they are just repositioning the colours?

Seems like lots of gloves should be brought in summer InshALLAH :13:

[xkalibur80]

Ohh okay. Hagee Sports is rip off! He is selling Ihsan Inferno 950 for something around $300 and ca_gold friends is selling it for $180-$200

Do you mind giving me his email address?

It would be appreciated

JazakALLAH Khair

connectnaved@yahoo.com

[xkalibur80]

Ya do let me know. Thanks mate

No worries.....

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connectnaved@yahoo.com
JazakALLAH Khair Omair Bhai

I really appreciate it!

I will get Bali's number for you. Also Omair Bhai what did Melvin say about those Morrant pads?

Once again JazakALLAH Khair

[ca_gold]

do you know if ur friend is able to meet up and show me the bats?? cuz i am rly intrested in buyingg a good bat and bats from pakistan are top quality

his bats are all top quality ca's. if your price range is 180-200 then it'll work.

second - my family is in karachi right now - so i can place an order from UT and get stuff if people are interested here. My friend will be picking all the bats - he plays for Karachi Gymkhana and they get all their stuff through UT as well. My friend that is selling bats got his bats handpicked from the Karachi Gymkhana player too. Basically the UT guy gave him a gurantee that all the bats would be good - if there any issues we would send the bat back. biggest issue in getting bats in pakistan is alot of stuff is fake OR lower grade stuff that is stickered up.
Even big stores are guilty of doing this - you have to be very careful that you know what you are getting. Alot of the bats I see guys bring back form Pakistan are blatant fakes.

Even these guys that are ordering directly from the factory - unless you know the factory owners personally - id be wary of it. I've seen it happen personally - for example - a cheaper quality handle will be put it - or it wont be binded all the way down the handle....you would never be able to tell until the bat breaks and you see for yourself...Asad bhai - from Uzi sports supervises all his bats before he brings them from Pakistan for this very reason.

[cricketer13]

his bats are all top quality ca's. if your price range is 180-200 then it'll work.

second - my family is in karachi right now - so i can place an order from UT and get stuff if people are interested here. My friend will be picking all the bats - he plays for Karachi Gymkhana and they get all their stuff through UT as well. My friend that is selling bats got his bats handpicked from the Karachi Gymkhana player too. Basically the UT guy gave him a gurantee that all the bats would be good - if there any issues we would send the bat back. biggest issue in getting bats in pakistan is alot of stuff is fake OR lower grade stuff that is stickered up.
Even big stores are guilty of doing this - you have to be very careful that you know what you are getting. Alot of the bats I see guys bring back form Pakistan are blatant fakes.

Even these guys that are ordering directly from the factory - unless you know the factory owners personally - id be wary of it. I've seen it happen personally - for example - a cheaper quality handle will be put it - or it wont be binded all the way down the handle....you would never be able to tell until the bat breaks and you see for yourself...Asad bhai - from Uzi sports supervises all his bats before he brings them from Pakistan for this very reason.

when is your family coming back? I can get my stuff from UT and my friend can drop it at your home if you are OK and I will pay u for shipping.

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I fully agree with ca_gold bhai. And to further prove him right I would also like to tell Ut Sports authenticity. In past whoever asked me which store in Karachi is best for cricket bats. I have always recommended UT Sports. Because I know there stuff is original and its genuine. I agree with ca_gold bhai that there are lots of fake bats being sold in Pakistan. We have seen it happen with Rizwan25 (bhai).

I have two UT Sports bats which I bought around 3-4 months ago. Both of the bats go like a train! The ping is excellent so is the quality of the stick.

If anyone has any question please don't hesitate asking them

[xkalibur80]

JazakALLAH Khair Omair Bhai

I really appreciate it!

I will get Bali's number for you. Also Omair Bhai what did Melvin say about those Morrant pads?

Once again JazakALLAH Khair

Hi Uzair, Morrants are not the international one's but the other kind....I am inclined to get my uniforms through him so he might cut me a deal on morrants......let's see. He is a very reasonable guy.

[xkalibur80]

his bats are all top quality ca's. if your price range is 180-200 then it'll work.

second - my family is in karachi right now - so i can place an order from UT and get stuff if people are interested here. My friend will be picking all the bats - he plays for Karachi Gymkhana and they get all their stuff through UT as well. My friend that is selling bats got his bats handpicked from the Karachi Gymkhana player too. Basically the UT guy gave him a gurantee that all the bats would be good - if there any issues we would send the bat back. biggest issue in getting bats in pakistan is alot of stuff is fake OR lower grade stuff that is stickered up.
Even big stores are guilty of doing this - you have to be very careful that you know what you are getting. Alot of the bats I see guys bring back form Pakistan are blatant fakes.

Even these guys that are ordering directly from the factory - unless you know the factory owners personally - id be wary of it. I've seen it happen personally - for example - a cheaper quality handle will be put it - or it wont be binded all the way down the handle....you would never be able to tell until the bat breaks and you see for yourself...Asad bhai - from Uzi sports supervises all his bats before he brings them from Pakistan for this very reason.

ca_gold - can you email me? I need to talk to you about this....ohussain@sympatico.ca

Thanks bro.

[xkalibur80]

I fully agree with ca_gold bhai. And to further prove him right I would also like to tell Ut Sports authenticity. In past whoever asked me which store in Karachi is best for cricket bats. I have always recommended UT Sports. Because I know there stuff is original and its genuine. I agree with ca_gold bhai that there are lots of fake bats being sold in Pakistan. We have seen it happen with Rizwan25 (bhai).

I have two UT Sports bats which I bought around 3-4 months ago. Both of the bats go like a train! The ping is excellent so is the quality of the stick.

If anyone has any question please don't hesitate asking them

I fully back up that comment......UT sports has good bats and prices are very reasonable.

I myself brought 6 bats back in Feb and sold 3 of them with no complaints from the buyers.

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Hi Uzair, Morrants are not the international one's but the other kind....I am inclined to get my uniforms through him so he might cut me a deal on morrants......let's see. He is a very reasonable guy.
Ohh okay. If you get another $20 then it would be really good! Omair Bhai once you start using Morrqnt I guarantee you will not go to other brands.

[ca_gold]

ca_gold - can you email me? I need to talk to you about this....ohussain@sympatico.ca

Thanks bro.


i sent you a note yesterday, did you get it?

[xkalibur80]

i sent you a note yesterday, did you get it?

No....I just checked again and nothing there.

[ca_gold]

when is your family coming back? I can get my stuff from UT and my friend can drop it at your home if you are OK and I will pay u for shipping.


basically i was going to get a few bats - and sell them at cost + a little profit to cover shipping. I wanted to ask the guys here if they want me to get anything in particular

I'm going to have my friend (someone i trust) pick all the bats.

I'm not going to be getting into drop offs(ie have your friends/cousins etc drop a bat off to my place etc). Because it will just get to complicated to manage + everyone will want to do it that way. I'm in the process of setting up this as a business.

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basically i was going to get a few bats - and sell them at cost + a little profit to cover shipping. I wanted to ask the guys here if they want me to get anything in particular

I'm going to have my friend (someone i trust) pick all the bats.

I'm not going to be getting into drop offs(ie have your friends/cousins etc drop a bat off to my place etc). Because it will just get to complicated to manage + everyone will want to do it that way. I'm in the process of setting up this as a business.
Hobby?

Rehan Bhai get AS V3 because over here I haven't seen any store having it or anyone playing with it. So thats certainly a good pick (in my opinion).

[CrIcKet_is_LiFe]

Do you mind elaborating your search? Whats the maximum you can spend? Also what type of player are you? Based on that I will tell you the best bat that comes into my mind


I m more a defensive player. I like to time the ball thru the gaps.... Opener of my team... what more info?? PLz ask if you need more ;)

[Paradox]

Are you as slow as Salman Butt? How about Imran Farhat?

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I m more a defensive player. I like to time the ball thru the gaps.... Opener of my team... what more info?? PLz ask if you need more ;)
Whats your budget?

[ca_gold]

Hobby?

Rehan Bhai get AS V3 because over here I haven't seen any store having it or anyone playing with it. So thats certainly a good pick (in my opinion).


both ;)

:ibutt

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So potentially both sides?

[baalti]

too many Asad's, mein konsa hoon? lolz

[cricketer13]

too many Asad's, mein konsa hoon? lolz

Salam Asad,

Shery here. I heard u need a bat. I am selling my MB Bubber sher and CA12000 PLUS (u have seen this one). Let me know if you are interested.

TC

[ca_gold]

So potentially both sides?

yes - basically working on financially viable shipping options from both Pak and England. I'm not doing anythign on a massive scale, hence people that i know travel back and forth quite a lot can be bring me a few peices in the beginning.

The goal will be to offer the best quality (genuine) bats at the best possible price in North America. I wont have a store - so there will be no overhead's really put into my price. I gurantee I'll be able to beat prices from any competitor in Toronto - but I'd obviously not be able to beat the price someone would get if they went to pak and picked up a bat themselves.

So for example if you get a Sher through me, you'll know exactly where it came from, who picked it and we can send it back if there are any issues.

From England i plan on bringing only the high end bats like my Newbury, and Salix. Obviously im working on a deal that will make these more cost effective for north americans to get through me, rather than ordering them directly. These bats will cater to those people who are really after those sort of peices (ie more then $250 bucks).

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yes - basically working on financially viable shipping options from both Pak and England. I'm not doing anythign on a massive scale, hence people that i know travel back and forth quite a lot can be bring me a few peices in the beginning.

The goal will be to offer the best quality (genuine) bats at the best possible price in North America. I wont have a store - so there will be no overhead's really put into my price. I gurantee I'll be able to beat prices from any competitor in Toronto - but I'd obviously not be able to beat the price someone would get if they went to pak and picked up a bat themselves.

So for example if you get a Sher through me, you'll know exactly where it came from, who picked it and we can send it back if there are any issues.

From England i plan on bringing only the high end bats like my Newbury, and Salix. Obviously im working on a deal that will make these more cost effective for north americans to get through me, rather than ordering them directly. These bats will cater to those people who are really after those sort of peices (ie more then $250 bucks).
That sounds good. Once you are established in market and have a name then I am sure more and more people will come to you as the time goes.

Apart from price factor some of the bats you mentioned are hard to find such as Newbery, Salix etc. If you ever need my help in selling or anything please don't hesitate asking me for it

Apart from bats I believe there is a good market for soft ranges as well. But shipping is a big concern in that case

[ca_gold]

That sounds good. Once you are established in market and have a name then I am sure more and more people will come to you as the time goes.

Apart from price factor some of the bats you mentioned are hard to find such as Newbery, Salix etc. If you ever need my help in selling or anything please don't hesitate asking me for it

Apart from bats I believe there is a good market for soft ranges as well. But shipping is a big concern in that case

i agree uzair, but i'm just going to start with Bats and that to about 15 bats total. InshAllah if the business grows & theirs demand - i will slowly expand as well as complete a website.

Thanks for your offer to sell - your services will be utilized! i think you could sell a bat better then me actually!

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i agree uzair, but i'm just going to start with Bats and that to about 15 bats total. InshAllah if the business grows & theirs demand - i will slowly expand as well as complete a website.

Thanks for your offer to sell - your services will be utilized! i think you could sell a bat better then me actually!
Yaar Rehan Bhai I feel this is the best time to sell a bat. Season is yet to begin, teams haven't started outdoor netting yet. So I personally believe this would be one of the best time to sell. Even during the season is a good time. Its just matter of time and your stuff will go for sure InshALLAH.

Another effective way to sell a bat (in my opinion) would be if we can place an ad on league websites. Because lots of people might not be aware of kijiji and craigslist.

No worries! It will be my pleasure to help you out in any form :)

Rehan Bhai have you seen a guy ad on kijiji who is selling fake bats?

[ca_gold]

Yaar Rehan Bhai I feel this is the best time to sell a bat. Season is yet to begin, teams haven't started outdoor netting yet. So I personally believe this would be one of the best time to sell. Even during the season is a good time. Its just matter of time and your stuff will go for sure InshALLAH.

Another effective way to sell a bat (in my opinion) would be if we can place an ad on league websites. Because lots of people might not be aware of kijiji and craigslist.

No worries! It will be my pleasure to help you out in any form :)

Rehan Bhai have you seen a guy ad on kijiji who is selling fake bats?

no show me the link.

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no show me the link.
http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-sell-sports-bikes-Cricket-Bats-Blow-Out-Sale-One-Day-Special-W0QQAdIdZ197413148

[ca_gold]

http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-sell-sports-bikes-Cricket-Bats-Blow-Out-Sale-One-Day-Special-W0QQAdIdZ197413148


Yes - those are really bad - especially the GN. unfortunately - someone will spend their hard earned money on that garbage.

uzair - do you have fiberglass tape btw? someone is selling that for 25 bucks an i need some....

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Yes - those are really bad - especially the GN. unfortunately - someone will spend their hard earned money on that garbage.

uzair - do you have fiberglass tape btw? someone is selling that for 25 bucks an i need some....
Yaar I know that guy. I don't have it but last time I met him I borrowed it from him so he gave it to me. I will ask him how much he needs for it and then you can have it. I remember he told me he has couple of them of which he has sold few. But don't worry I'll try to get it for you

That Inferno is fake as well. GN is clearly fake. Even a blind can see that.

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Another thing Rehan Bhai that are you in touch with that padskin guy?

[ca_gold]

Another thing Rehan Bhai that are you in touch with that padskin guy?
ive ordered them - their supposed to be in the post at the moment. will review once i receive them.

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ive ordered them - their supposed to be in the post at the moment. will review once i receive them.
Did he ship them out for you? If not do you mind ordering one for me?

Sorry for not telling you earlier

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Did he ship them out for you? If not do you mind ordering one for me?

Sorry for not telling you earlier
Sorry didn't read what you said properly

[ca_gold]

Sorry didn't read what you said properly


yaar my whole team wants a set too - but i wanted to just review one before we do a big order. will def get you a set when i order next.

where did you decide to play btw - also why dont you send me a note on my yahoo

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yaar my whole team wants a set too - but i wanted to just review one before we do a big order. will def get you a set when i order next.

where did you decide to play btw - also why dont you send me a note on my yahoo
I have emailed you. I didn't knew that you BB is fine now.

[baalti]

Salam Asad,

Shery here. I heard u need a bat. I am selling my MB Bubber sher and CA12000 PLUS (u have seen this one). Let me know if you are interested.

TC

Salam Sherry, yes i do, i saw your price range, and its out of my league to be honest, i am thinking of going ordering from Pak route, i just need to get a hold of someone from that end who will actually go to a store like UT for me...

[baalti]

2 questions:

1) does UT/MD have websites, i tried looking to no avail... what do they stand for (full name)... or any other contact info about them (phone/email, address, etc)...

2) how do they usually ship it... stores/etc what does the shipment of a bat look like once it gets here from Pak (i know from US etc its properly boxed and full with air-filled bags or foam to prevent damage) but in PAk i think there are certain rules they follow... can someone possibly share a pic...

and since its a good day

3) is it better to have a relative/friend ship/parcel it or the store (say my friend/relative buys it from UT and asks them to ship it)... also if its being parcelled over how will the price be shown to the customs ppl, ie. write the price outside of package or glue/post a copy of reciept outside of packaging or leave the receipt inside in case they open it, its there...

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2 questions:

1) does UT/MD have websites, i tried looking to no avail... what do they stand for (full name)... or any other contact info about them (phone/email, address, etc)...

2) how do they usually ship it... stores/etc what does the shipment of a bat look like once it gets here from Pak (i know from US etc its properly boxed and full with air-filled bags or foam to prevent damage) but in PAk i think there are certain rules they follow... can someone possibly share a pic...

and since its a good day

3) is it better to have a relative/friend ship/parcel it or the store (say my friend/relative buys it from UT and asks them to ship it)... also if its being parcelled over how will the price be shown to the customs ppl, ie. write the price outside of package or glue/post a copy of reciept outside of packaging or leave the receipt inside in case they open it, its there...

1) No, both of them don't have a website.
MD = Maindad Sports
UT = Universal Traders (I believe)
Google UT Sports and you will find there number. If you need there representative direct number let me know.

2) Scroll on previous pages (not precisely sure which page but Usman Bhai posted a picture of it). It usually come in a bouri.

3) When you ship it out you declare the value there. Unless it is coming through courier then it will say on the package (piece of paper which contains information).

I would wish you a good luck especially when getting a bat from Pakistan. They do treat them and we have seen examples in past. Courier ones which tend to be safer have been treated

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

JazakALLAH Khair

[baalti]

thanks for the reply,

1) sure a reps number would be good,

2) who is usman bhai (user name), i knew the bori part was correct for clothing etc, didnt knew for sporting goods it was true aswell, lolz, thanks

3) is it better to have the store ppl package and ship it to me or have a relative package and parcel to me... ofcourse with the store it might be a little more expensive but their packaging process might be better?

4) what do you mean by "They do treat them and we have seen examples in past" plz elaborate a bit...

again thanks

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thanks for the reply,

1) sure a reps number would be good,

2) who is usman bhai (user name), i knew the bori part was correct for clothing etc, didnt knew for sporting goods it was true aswell, lolz, thanks

3) is it better to have the store ppl package and ship it to me or have a relative package and parcel to me... ofcourse with the store it might be a little more expensive but their packaging process might be better?

4) what do you mean by "They do treat them and we have seen examples in past" plz elaborate a bit...

again thanks
No worries

1) 0301 255 4995

2) usman_ash14

3) If you trust store people then let them do it. Otherwise tell your relatives to do it for you.

Uhmm not too sure about cost factor. It won't be that expensive yaar. Maximum would be Rs. 1000 but thats highly unlikely.

For personal statisfaction I would say tell your relatives to do it. Atleast tasalii to ho gaaee

4) You saw Naveed Bhai bats got drilled. One of my few gloves got ripped.

If you need to know anything please don't hesitate asking me

Just out of curiosity which bats, gloves, etc are you getting?

JazakALLAH Khair

[baalti]

No worries

1) 0301 255 4995

2) usman_ash14

3) If you trust store people then let them do it. Otherwise tell your relatives to do it for you.

Uhmm not too sure about cost factor. It won't be that expensive yaar. Maximum would be Rs. 1000 but thats highly unlikely.

For personal statisfaction I would say tell your relatives to do it. Atleast tasalii to ho gaaee

4) You saw Naveed Bhai bats got drilled. One of my few gloves got ripped.

If you need to know anything please don't hesitate asking me

Just out of curiosity which bats, gloves, etc are you getting?

JazakALLAH Khair

oh, in that case i'll prob just go for bats, as many i have spoken to say that the drill holes are very small sized, but i'll see naveed bhai's drilled bat first b4 i make a move, if the gloves they rip that would be purely fruitless, (did u ask customs to cover up ur loss on that, i was told by someone that they do compensate when they damage ur items for such security measures, not sure for how much authentic this is, but its worth a try on asking them to compensate)...

as far as which bats, honestly i am not too much into what sticker the bat has, i am more concerned about the specs that i prefer and the sweet spot area (to be middle/lowish), 8-11 straight grains, thick edges, i don't like the split coloured bats (example would be the fake GN or Ihsan 950 bats u showed from the kijiji post earlier on this page or last, where they have the wood with half bleached and half darkish/varnished type) SH, and a light pickup, and a 12pc cane handle is admirable (due to my thumb issues of past) if i can get that in a non-stickered bat i'd still be kicking in joy :) and that's why i am waiting for finding the right person to send to a store who can do that on my behalf and getting me a bat that i myself would prob pick off the shelf... its a slight risk, but i am willing to take esp given the prices we hear out here for decent bats... instead of paying 250 for 1 bat here, i am willing to get 2-3 bats of which even 1 turns out good and others avg at best i'll be happy...

now here is another question, on a shipment of 2+ bats, would they drill just one, or all... (if only one, i'd have them put a "plz don't drill this bat for the love of god" on a crapy bat... the customs will be forced to drill that one as the human nature is to go opposite of what one is being told, but doing that will prob have them drill em all, lolz :inzi )...

[baalti]

CD check this out, esp the last bit, where the poster claims if UK customs drill the bat you can force them to compensate, i wonder what law/rule is in tact for Canadian Customs

http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20091120060316AA0vNml

[baalti]

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2009/05/08/article-1179071-04DC2D70000005DC-214_468x601.jpg

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2009/05/08/article-1179071-04DC2CE8000005DC-102_233x345.jpg

some dude whose bats got drilled... and neither UK nor Pakistani customs would own up to who did the drilling... and the drilling in the sweet spot is simply stupid, coz from what i understand the side drill is somewhat ok, but instead of drilling the sweet spot they should have drilled it from rear/back of the bat, that way person can fill it up with some sort of thing and the bat remains good and security check is obtained too, but drilling the front/sweet spot is uttely sad in my opinion coz if they are going to take the liberty on damaging our products/items atleast put some effort in understanding on how to do the least amount of damage to it while at it... and thats a pretty thick drill bit too... frig... they can use the thinnest one possible and if any drug in there, the bit will catch it and bring it out...

CD did Naveed bhai's drill bit's were of similar size or smaller... it seems like they were trying to rescue Ayesha Aapa from his bats :)))

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oh, in that case i'll prob just go for bats, as many i have spoken to say that the drill holes are very small sized, but i'll see naveed bhai's drilled bat first b4 i make a move, if the gloves they rip that would be purely fruitless, (did u ask customs to cover up ur loss on that, i was told by someone that they do compensate when they damage ur items for such security measures, not sure for how much authentic this is, but its worth a try on asking them to compensate)...

as far as which bats, honestly i am not too much into what sticker the bat has, i am more concerned about the specs that i prefer and the sweet spot area (to be middle/lowish), 8-11 straight grains, thick edges, i don't like the split coloured bats (example would be the fake GN or Ihsan 950 bats u showed from the kijiji post earlier on this page or last, where they have the wood with half bleached and half darkish/varnished type) SH, and a light pickup, and a 12pc cane handle is admirable (due to my thumb issues of past) if i can get that in a non-stickered bat i'd still be kicking in joy :) and that's why i am waiting for finding the right person to send to a store who can do that on my behalf and getting me a bat that i myself would prob pick off the shelf... its a slight risk, but i am willing to take esp given the prices we hear out here for decent bats... instead of paying 250 for 1 bat here, i am willing to get 2-3 bats of which even 1 turns out good and others avg at best i'll be happy...

now here is another question, on a shipment of 2+ bats, would they drill just one, or all... (if only one, i'd have them put a "plz don't drill this bat for the love of god" on a crapy bat... the customs will be forced to drill that one as the human nature is to go opposite of what one is being told, but doing that will prob have them drill em all, lolz :inzi )...
I did call DHL and told them that my gloves have been ripped but whenever there inspector came I was not home. InshALLAH I will call him once my exams are over and will tell him to come and check them out. JazakALLAH Khair for reminding me :)

Yaar whether it is small or big your bat has been damaged. God forbid if you don't get your money or compensating then your money is gone down the drain. As far compensation is concerned it depends how much you declare (in terms of value). If you declare a small value just to prevent from custom charges then God Forbid if they get treated in custom then you will get that small item. If you declare properly value then if they get treated in customs the benefit is that you will get your declared value.

When Naveed Bhai got one bat shipped from Pakistan it was not drilled but when he got two both of them got drilled. Its not that it always happens or it happens with two bats. It depends on your luck. Usually some seller do that. They put a note saying, "Don't drill! Use sniffer dogs" or "Don't drill, contact seller". This is a good idea as well

Yaar as long bats are concerned I believe in Pakistan you have to be watchful. As ca_gold suggested earlier theres lots of fake bats floating in the market. If you look at ca_gold friend's bat price then they are really decent price. Even Sherry Bhai bat prices are really decent (it sucks because he got charged by customs). I paid $190 for my CA 12000 Plus in October. It came from Pakistan through my old club mate.

Again if you have any question or concern please don't hesitate asking me

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http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2009/05/08/article-1179071-04DC2CE8000005DC-102_233x345.jpg

some dude whose bats got drilled... and neither UK nor Pakistani customs would own up to who did the drilling... and the drilling in the sweet spot is simply stupid, coz from what i understand the side drill is somewhat ok, but instead of drilling the sweet spot they should have drilled it from rear/back of the bat, that way person can fill it up with some sort of thing and the bat remains good and security check is obtained too, but drilling the front/sweet spot is uttely sad in my opinion coz if they are going to take the liberty on damaging our products/items atleast put some effort in understanding on how to do the least amount of damage to it while at it... and thats a pretty thick drill bit too... frig... they can use the thinnest one possible and if any drug in there, the bit will catch it and bring it out...

CD did Naveed bhai's drill bit's were of similar size or smaller... it seems like they were trying to rescue Ayesha Aapa from his bats :)))
It is stupid but yaar think it this way. The custom dude is a white person and knows nothing about cricket. He wouldn't care about sweetspot, edges etc. Another reason that comes in my mind why they drill sweetspot is because that is the "fattest" part of the bat. So if someone is smuggling then high chances are that it will be in that area because it can hold up highest amount of whatever it is.

I think they were similar. If not then slightly smaller.

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CD check this out, esp the last bit, where the poster claims if UK customs drill the bat you can force them to compensate, i wonder what law/rule is in tact for Canadian Customs

http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20091120060316AA0vNml
I reckon it is similar here as well. I mean they can use sniffer dogs instead of drilling holes. Canadian custom have them!

[baalti]

i think a wise thing for us bat owners would be to put a note on the front of bat saying if u must drill it plz do so from the back end, as drilling it front will make the bat completely useless, some sort of that note, coz if they drill from the front or back its the same to them and they should drill half way or 3/4th way across not a full through hole...and if the customs neglects that note, than i suppose the person will have a strong case against them... what do you think...

i will try and find out about the compensation bit... also, regardless of if they are white/brown/blue/purple/whatever, if they can tell the bat is under-valued by someone and they can have the liberty to drill it to satisfy their job, they sure should educate themselves about wth are they drilling, and how to least damage it...

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i think a wise thing for us bat owners would be to put a note on the front of bat saying if u must drill it plz do so from the back end, as drilling it front will make the bat completely useless, some sort of that note, coz if they drill from the front or back its the same to them and they should drill half way or 3/4th way across not a full through hole...and if the customs neglects that note, than i suppose the person will have a strong case against them... what do you think...

i will try and find out about the compensation bit... also, regardless of if they are white/brown/blue/purple/whatever, if they can tell the bat is under-valued by someone and they can have the liberty to drill it to satisfy their job, they sure should educate themselves about wth are they drilling, and how to least damage it...
I am not sure. People say don't mess with them. Naveed Bhai's bat got drilled halfway from back and front.

As I said the maximum amount of whatever item it is could be stored in the middle of the bat (sweetspot)

[baalti]

I am not sure. People say don't mess with them. Naveed Bhai's bat got drilled halfway from back and front.

As I said the maximum amount of whatever item it is could be stored in the middle of the bat (sweetspot)

that's what i am saying, sweetspot is the thickest part of the bat, but instead of drilling it from front, drill it from the back... that way we can fill that gaping hole with something and the bat won't be damaged in sense of its performance, it will be just an ugly mole on the back, no one likes an ugly mole on the face... :ibutt

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that's what i am saying, sweetspot is the thickest part of the bat, but instead of drilling it from front, drill it from the back... that way we can fill that gaping hole with something and the bat won't be damaged in sense of its performance, it will be just an ugly mole on the back, no one likes an ugly mole on the face... :ibutt
Yaar as I said earlier Naveed Bhai's bat got drilled from back and front. That's what Naveed Bhai did. He filled those holes

Also what time does the practice start on Saturday?

[baalti]

Yaar as I said earlier Naveed Bhai's bat got drilled from back and front. That's what Naveed Bhai did. He filled those holes

Also what time does the practice start on Saturday?

its 12-2 and from now on the remaining indoor practices (i assume soon we will go outdoors as soon as outdoors is available - i think may 12th) also it will be 2 nets throughout as the ppl that populated the net on the left side shifted their time and let us have the nets for the full two hours instead of being jam packed and huging ea other in one net all the way to the batsman...

[xkalibur80]

baalti - it depends on your luck as far as drilling is concerned.....I have had a couple of guys that received their bats from Pak recently and there were no issues.

As per CD, just have the store label it and you should be ok. Also, declare the real value of the bat to ensure you get your money back in case of any damages.

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baalti - it depends on your luck as far as drilling is concerned.....I have had a couple of guys that received their bats from Pak recently and there were no issues.

As per CD, just have the store label it and you should be ok. Also, declare the real value of the bat to ensure you get your money back in case of any damages.
I agree with xkalibur80 bhai!

Its a gamble after all.

[Paradox]

http://static.cricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/84800/84868.jpg

I've got those pads :D

[cricketer13]

http://static.cricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/84800/84868.jpg

I've got those pads :D

they r nice but i heard MB LE are much better

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Yup! You have!

I remember I once tried those gloves Afridi is wearing and I must say they were really good.

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they r nice but i heard MB LE are much better
Off course yaar as that is premium range of MB. Sherry Bhai so tomorrow GM LE is coming InshALLAH? Will you be able to sleep tonight? :P

[cricketer13]

Off course yaar as that is premium range of MB. Sherry Bhai so tomorrow GM LE is coming InshALLAH? Will you be able to sleep tonight? :P

Yaar i dont know if it will b here 2moro :( all flights are canceled so no idea but cant wait for tht

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Yaar i dont know if it will b here 2moro :( all flights are canceled so no idea but cant wait for tht
Which flight got cancelled? Don't you have a tracking number? When did he ship it out though?

[cricketer13]

Which flight got cancelled? Don't you have a tracking number? When did he ship it out though?

Yaar all european flights got cancelled due to iceland volcano eruption

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Yaar all european flights got cancelled due to iceland volcano eruption
Ohh okay. My bad these days due to exams I hadn't been much in news lol

I am assuming you are getting next day delivery aren't you?

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http://www.cricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/99100/99137.jpg

Sherry Bhai look at Afridi's bat grains! They are stunning! Aren't they?

[cricketer13]

http://www.cricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/99100/99137.jpg

Sherry Bhai look at Afridi's bat grains! They are stunning! Aren't they?


Wow that is amazing! Yaar almost every MB LE has similar grain structure.

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Wow that is amazing! Yaar almost every MB LE has similar grain structure.
I was about to say that. The picture you sent me of your MB LE was exactly like this. I personally believe it is player version.

[cricketer13]

I was about to say that. The picture you sent me of your MB LE was exactly like this. I personally believe it is player version.

Remember I told u that my friend got first 2 MB LEs out of first batch of 20 that were to go for marketing so had to be perfect and I got lucky Mashallah!

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Remember I told u that my friend got first 2 MB LEs out of first batch of 20 that were to go for marketing so had to be perfect and I got lucky Mashallah!
Yes I remember. I hope I get a good one when I will buying it in summer InshALLAH

[cricketer13]

Yes I remember. I hope I get a good one when I will buying it in summer InshALLAH

Uzair just received my GM LE and that thing is just amazing. Super light pick up.

[ca_gold]

Post some pics yaar - how does LE rank in terms of GM models?

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Post some pics yaar - how does LE rank in terms of GM models?
Top. Best of best!

This how the list goes from top to bottom

Original Limited Edition
Original
909
808
and so on

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Uzair just received my GM LE and that thing is just amazing. Super light pick up.
Zabardast yaar! I am really happy for you!

Yaar post pictures of it

[cricketer13]

Zabardast yaar! I am really happy for you!

Yaar post pictures of it


Uzair how can i post pictures right into this thread instead of photobucket

[cricketer13]

Zabardast yaar! I am really happy for you!

Yaar post pictures of it

Here are all the pictures. I also got different grips from GM, Puma and Adidas :)

http://pbckt.com/sx.Nu5A

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Uzair how can i post pictures right into this thread instead of photobucket
I will post them for you

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Impressive bat I must say. The more I praise less it is! The face and grains are just superb! MashALLAH its very good bat! I hope it goes really well for you and you score tons of runs with it. Sherry Bhai hows weight for you? Hows pick up compare to CA LE and MB LE?

[cricketer13]

I will post them for you

Thanks. I already posted on the photobucket so ya you can post here on this thread.

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Here are pictures of Sherry Bhai's GM Icon Original Limited Edition

http://i817.photobucket.com/albums/zz97/shery13/GM%20LE/ed18-0006.jpg

http://i817.photobucket.com/albums/zz97/shery13/GM%20LE/ed18-0005.jpg

http://i817.photobucket.com/albums/zz97/shery13/GM%20LE/ed18-0004.jpg

http://i817.photobucket.com/albums/zz97/shery13/GM%20LE/ed18-0003.jpg

http://i817.photobucket.com/albums/zz97/shery13/GM%20LE/ed18-0002.jpg

http://i817.photobucket.com/albums/zz97/shery13/GM%20LE/ed18-0001.jpg

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Also Sherry bhai a good picture of edges would be awesome as well

It has got lots of meat on it!

[cricketer13]

Also Sherry bhai a good picture of edges would be awesome as well

It has got lots of meat on it!

Thanks Uzair. I will take a couple of pictures and send those to u in 10 minutes so u can post them as well.

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Thanks Uzair. I will take a couple of pictures and send those to u in 10 minutes so u can post them as well.
No worries! I can!

Ohh you asked me how to post them? Its quite straightforward. All you have to do is copy [IMG] code of the picture on photobucket and it will be here. Just copy that [IMG] code and paste it here

Hope it helps!

[cricketer13]

Impressive bat I must say. The more I praise less it is! The face and grains are just superb! MashALLAH its very good bat! I hope it goes really well for you and you score tons of runs with it. Sherry Bhai hows weight for you? Hows pick up compare to CA LE and MB LE?

Yaar this bat is just phenomenal. Best pick up out of all my bats but ye compared to MB LE this is better however MB LE has better grains and thicker edges.

[cricketer13]

More pics!

http://i817.photobucket.com/albums/zz97/shery13/GM%20LE/gm2005.jpg
http://i817.photobucket.com/albums/zz97/shery13/GM%20LE/gm2003.jpg
http://i817.photobucket.com/albums/zz97/shery13/GM%20LE/gm2004.jpg
http://i817.photobucket.com/albums/zz97/shery13/GM%20LE/gm2001.jpg
http://i817.photobucket.com/albums/zz97/shery13/GM%20LE/gm2002.jpg

[cricketer13]

Impressive bat I must say. The more I praise less it is! The face and grains are just superb! MashALLAH its very good bat! I hope it goes really well for you and you score tons of runs with it. Sherry Bhai hows weight for you? Hows pick up compare to CA LE and MB LE?

Thanks Uzair. One more thing that is surprising to me are the edges. I thought they wont be as thick but Mashallah they are quite thick so i wonder how thick would GM PLUS

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Zabaardast hai Sherry bhai!

It has got alot of meat on it! It is very meaty bat. Look at the shoulders? They are really thick as well. I bet the shoulders are thicker than MB LE. The swell and sweetspot is just awesome as well. To me the bat clearly looks around 2.11ish mark.

I agree!

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[xkalibur80]

I am in the 4th spot? Not bad for someone who only has 370 posts in over two years.....almost 3rd of my posts are on this thread! LoL

[xkalibur80]

BTW - very nice bat cricketer13.......as CD said, very meaty bat indeed. Hard to touch an English bat.

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I am in the 4th spot? Not bad for someone who only has 370 posts in over two years.....almost 3rd of my posts are on this thread! LoL
:))

cricketer13 made all of his posts (instead of one) in this thread. Seems like he just joined PP for this thread.

Omair Bhai any luck on uniforms? Which one are you going for?

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BTW - very nice bat cricketer13.......as CD said, very meaty bat indeed. Hard to touch an English bat.
And why is that?

[cricketer13]

:))

cricketer13 made all of his posts (instead of one) in this thread. Seems like he just joined PP for this thread.

Omair Bhai any luck on uniforms? Which one are you going for?

LOL right uzair as I am only interested in bats and stuff

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LOL right uzair as I am only interested in bats and stuff
There are many people like you Sherry Bhai.

Sherry Bhai did you get a chance to measure its edges?

[cricketer13]

There are many people like you Sherry Bhai.

Sherry Bhai did you get a chance to measure its edges?

Nai yaar i was just at other team practice so just got back home. Are u coming 2day?

[cricketer13]

BTW - very nice bat cricketer13.......as CD said, very meaty bat indeed. Hard to touch an English bat.


Thank you brother. What do u mean by hard to touch an English bat?

[xkalibur80]

:))

cricketer13 made all of his posts (instead of one) in this thread. Seems like he just joined PP for this thread.

Omair Bhai any luck on uniforms? Which one are you going for?

Yes, placed the order today with powerplay sports....they send their order back to Pakistan anyway....I could have gotten it from UT if I was still in Karachi.

By the time it gets made and shipped here, I will end up paying the same amount as what I paid to Power Play - ok may be $5 less uniform.

[xkalibur80]

Thank you brother. What do u mean by hard to touch an English bat?

I was referring to overall quality and finish of the bat....CA comes close but I haven't seen the elegance of an English bat in our bats just yet.

[xkalibur80]

I am trying to get my wife to bring CA8000 back for me....not sure if she will have enough space. I really like the Bubber Sher pads!!

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Nai yaar i was just at other team practice so just got back home. Are u coming 2day?
Still not sure. I would say its a 50-50 call :(

[xkalibur80]

Any places that give a good deal on Kookaburra match balls?

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I am trying to get my wife to bring CA8000 back for me....not sure if she will have enough space. I really like the Bubber Sher pads!!
CA 8000 Plus is a good bat. InshALLAH she will have enough space

Omair Bhai where did you see Bubber Sher pads?

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Yes, placed the order today with powerplay sports....they send their order back to Pakistan anyway....I could have gotten it from UT if I was still in Karachi.

By the time it gets made and shipped here, I will end up paying the same amount as what I paid to Power Play - ok may be $5 less uniform.
Ohh okay. Well yeah I think you did the right thing. In Pakistan you are not guaranteed of anything so atleast Melvin is aware when the season is starting and all that

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Any places that give a good deal on Kookaburra match balls?
Not sure about balls. Have no clue about them..sorry

I saw one guy selling them on Kijiji the other day

[xkalibur80]

CA 8000 Plus is a good bat. InshALLAH she will have enough space

Omair Bhai where did you see Bubber Sher pads?


http://www.sialkotshop.com/sports-goods/cricket-equipment/malik-bubber-sher-batting-legguards.html

[xkalibur80]

Not sure about balls. Have no clue about them..sorry

I saw one guy selling them on Kijiji the other day

That was me....I ordered training balls by mistake from Prodirect....by the time it got to me, the return policy had expired. Now I am stuck with half a dozen training balls that are no good to me.

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http://www.sialkotshop.com/sports-goods/cricket-equipment/malik-bubber-sher-batting-legguards.html
JazakALLAH Khair...they certainly look good. In fact, I would say first modern style Pakistani pads. They look very similar to SP which Younis Khan wears.

The gloves on other hand look nice as well.

InshALLAH will keep these two back of my head when I go Pakistan

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That was me....I ordered training balls by mistake from Prodirect....by the time it got to me, the return policy had expired. Now I am stuck with half a dozen training balls that are no good to me.
Why aren't they good for you?

Whats wrong with them?

[xkalibur80]

JazakALLAH Khair...they certainly look good. In fact, I would say first modern style Pakistani pads. They look very similar to SP which Younis Khan wears.

The gloves on other hand look nice as well.

InshALLAH will keep these two back of my head when I go Pakistan


Indeed.....first pair of pads that I like outside of the moulded one's....price isn't too bad either but I wonder how much it would be with shipping, taxes etc.

Will probably end up paying around $70-$80 by the time they are done with me. Might as well take another trip to Pakistan next year.

[xkalibur80]

Why aren't they good for you?

Whats wrong with them?

I thought they were match balls....they weren't very clear in their description. I could use them in the nets but that won't be until next year as we are practicing outdoors now.

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Indeed.....first pair of pads that I like outside of the moulded one's....price isn't too bad either but I wonder how much it would be with shipping, taxes etc.

Will probably end up paying around $70-$80 by the time they are done with me. Might as well take another trip to Pakistan next year.
Shipping for a pair of pad is quite alot. I remember when my GM's were stuck in UK I told my cousin to ship them out but she said that shipping for a pair of pads will be 80 odd pounds. So I reckon from Pakistan it will be higher.

A trip next year would be worth for sure

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I thought they were match balls....they weren't very clear in their description. I could use them in the nets but that won't be until next year as we are practicing outdoors now.
Ohh okay. Just out of curiosity is there much difference in training balls and match balls?

[xkalibur80]

Ohh okay. Just out of curiosity is there much difference in training balls and match balls?

Yes....training balls are much lighter compared to regular one's. Also they are softer too.

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Yes....training balls are much lighter compared to regular one's. Also they are softer too.
Ohh okay. Make sense

JazakALLAH Khair for explaining the difference.

Just out of curiosity did you manage to sell them or they are still for sale?

[cricketer13]

Ohh okay. Make sense

JazakALLAH Khair for explaining the difference.

Just out of curiosity did you manage to sell them or they are still for sale?

Uzair so wats the plan so far for practice bcuz if u r not coming i wont bring GM

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Uzair so wats the plan so far for practice bcuz if u r not coming i wont bring GM

What time do you leave your house? I can call you in the morning and let you know

How does it sounds?

[cricketer13]

What time do you leave your house? I can call you in the morning and let you know

How does it sounds?

Ya works well call me at 10:30am as i will leave around 11ish

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Ya works well call me at 10:30am as i will leave around 11ish
InshALLAH I will do that for sure.

By the way, sorry yaar :(

[cricketer13]

InshALLAH I will do that for sure.

By the way, sorry yaar :(

Sorry for wat lol

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Sorry for wat lol
lol for all the inconvenience and not knowing if I will be coming or not

[cricketer13]

lol for all the inconvenience and not knowing if I will be coming or not

Arey koi masla nai bhai its all good. I hope u come so we can chat lol

[ca_gold]

Arey koi masla nai bhai its all good. I hope u come so we can chat lol


sherry yaar - great looking bat - i've never batted with a GM - but that one looks fantastic. where did you order it from btw?

does this bat require oiling? also make sure your team doesnt use baqwas balls in the nets.

[baalti]

sherry yaar - great looking bat - i've never batted with a GM - but that one looks fantastic. where did you order it from btw?

does this bat require oiling? also make sure your team doesnt use baqwas balls in the nets.

they use good ones however unfortunately there are 2-3 red ones which are potential bat breakers/damagers... so sherry i would advise you to either request not to use the red ones (pink/white are ok) or dont use the bat in practice, unless u wana see ur new baby get hurt :afridi

[baalti]

btw that is a sexy bat Sherry, how much you forked out for it?

also if someone could answer this:

are only bats coming in from Pak/Ind get fair chances of drilling, or it doesn't matter as long as a bat goes through the customs it has its fair chances of getting drilled?

[baalti]

another thing, on the last picture on this page (side/edge of bat) what is that blemish, are these of any concerns? i know its not a Knot, but just curious?

same for the 2nd last picture on this thread, the small blemishes on the side of the bat in two spots, i see these on some bats, are these of concern or good to have, or what is the deal?

thanks.

[cricketer13]

another thing, on the last picture on this page (side/edge of bat) what is that blemish, are these of any concerns? i know its not a Knot, but just curious?

same for the 2nd last picture on this thread, the small blemishes on the side of the bat in two spots, i see these on some bats, are these of concern or good to have, or what is the deal?

thanks.

Asad bhai those knots are not of concern at all as they are not on the face of the bat and do not affect the performance at all.

[baalti]

Asad bhai those knots are not of concern at all as they are not on the face of the bat and do not affect the performance at all.

and if these blemishes are on the front, than it is right?

also any coments on this bat here CJI SUMO LE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?gl=GB&hl=en-GB&v=lA-GvRqQUSg

[cricketer13]

btw that is a sexy bat Sherry, how much you forked out for it?

also if someone could answer this:

are only bats coming in from Pak/Ind get fair chances of drilling, or it doesn't matter as long as a bat goes through the customs it has its fair chances of getting drilled?



About drilling, i have a friend in canada border services and he told me that bats and stuff coming from sub continent gets drilled not the ones from UK as they pass through extensive checkup before departure. Another thing he mentioned was the declared value. Pakistani and Indian suppliers declare a small amount or even gift item to save custom duties which pisses them off and they end up opening and drilling stuff. I ordered 16 bats from Pakistan 2 months ago and none of them was drilled bcuz i declared full amount.

[cricketer13]

sherry yaar - great looking bat - i've never batted with a GM - but that one looks fantastic. where did you order it from btw?

does this bat require oiling? also make sure your team doesnt use baqwas balls in the nets.

Thank you ca gold bhai. GM is the best bat i have ever held. I ordered it from GM (custom made) through someone in UK.

It does not require anything except for a few throw downs with an old ball.

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btw that is a sexy bat Sherry, how much you forked out for it?

also if someone could answer this:

are only bats coming in from Pak/Ind get fair chances of drilling, or it doesn't matter as long as a bat goes through the customs it has its fair chances of getting drilled?
There you go!

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and if these blemishes are on the front, than it is right?

also any coments on this bat here CJI SUMO LE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?gl=GB&hl=en-GB&v=lA-GvRqQUSg
BLemishes doesn't affect the bat or its performane. So if they on the front then its fine and if they are on side then its fine as well

Not a big fan of CJI. I don't think they are great maker of a bat. Rather than going for that go for a T20 bat.

[baalti]

Thank you Asad bhai. Yaar i paid a lot to get his one it ended up costing me $520 but trust me its all worth it.

About drilling, i have a friend in canada border services and he told me that bats and stuff coming from sub continent gets drilled not the ones from UK as they pass through extensive checkup before departure. Another thing he mentioned was the declared value. Pakistani and Indian suppliers declare a small amount or even gift item to save custom duties which pisses them off and they end up opening and drilling stuff. I ordered 16 bats from Pakistan 2 months ago and none of them was drilled bcuz i declared full amount.

you got them from a store via phone/email etc, or did you have a friend/cousin buy them for you and parcel them out, or someone brought them? and is there any stipulation or some sort of regulation/rule if u order that many bats, or it doesnt matter how many bats you order, i am asking in terms of "a normal person/player would say order about 1-3 max bats, but 16 bats in that would make them assume its for business purposes or something, and you might get bigger bracket of tax/duty's implied on the shipment" whats the scenario like.

btw, do bring in your CA 12k today just in case.

[baalti]

thanks guys for the answers, umm i just liked the look of the lower profile/sweet spot on that CJI, and the meat on it, it certainly looks like it can make a weaklings half loft go for a maximum.

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thanks guys for the answers, umm i just liked the look of the lower profile/sweet spot on that CJI, and the meat on it, it certainly looks like it can make a weaklings half loft go for a maximum.
As I said mate its not worth. But as you wish. Joker is better option than CJI in my opinion

[cricketer13]

you got them from a store via phone/email etc, or did you have a friend/cousin buy them for you and parcel them out, or someone brought them? and is there any stipulation or some sort of regulation/rule if u order that many bats, or it doesnt matter how many bats you order, i am asking in terms of "a normal person/player would say order about 1-3 max bats, but 16 bats in that would make them assume its for business purposes or something, and you might get bigger bracket of tax/duty's implied on the shipment" whats the scenario like.

btw, do bring in your CA 12k today just in case.

I got all of my bats from Sialkot except for two. My cousin was in Sialkot so he got them for me. The amount of bats does not matter at all. If you declare correct value chances are minimal of getting drilled. In my case I told my cousin to ask his customs friend to write "Special Order, Inspected by Pakistan customs (custom office batch #), Must contact buyer before any inspection. Any my stuff wasnt even opened.

[cricketer13]

As I said mate its not worth. But as you wish. Joker is better option than CJI in my opinion

I second what Uzair said. CJI is not worth the money. Better go with Salix if u like this kind of profile.

Asad bhai honeslty for a player like u MB LE/MB Bubber sher would be perfect.

[baalti]

I second what Uzair said. CJI is not worth the money. Better go with Salix if u like this kind of profile.

Asad bhai honeslty for a player like u MB LE/MB Bubber sher would be perfect.

i respect you 2's opinions, i am not considering to buy it, just the lower profile made me look twice, but yea you are right Sherry, however, unfortunately the money that is required for those out here is out of my league in my current financial circumstances, maybe at a later time for sure, but not right now atleast not from Canada, etc for around $250-300 i can't.

i am fine with weights upto 3lbs (but when u swing really hard and miss, yaozies), thats why i am looking for a heavier lower profile bat. unless koi mere pe taras kha ke mujhay achi deal dai dei, lolz, i'll be finally stress free of this buying a bat circus. I wish I had grown up couzins in Khi, or someone in Sialkot. Plus no one has the Bat expertise for me to send out and get me one.

Sherry could you kindly have your couzin/friend who got the order for you get 2-3 bats for me yaar, matlab i'll give u specs, have him ship em out to you, and i'll give you the Payment if ok with you and your link. I am really in a sticky situation here. someone help me out, :moyo

[xkalibur80]

Ohh okay. Make sense

JazakALLAH Khair for explaining the difference.

Just out of curiosity did you manage to sell them or they are still for sale?

Still up for sale......

[khankhan]

Shipping for a pair of pad is quite alot. I remember when my GM's were stuck in UK I told my cousin to ship them out but she said that shipping for a pair of pads will be 80 odd pounds. So I reckon from Pakistan it will be higher.

A trip next year would be worth for sure

I recently talked to a cricket store in pakistan.. the owner said that it is Rs. 700 per kg with mazimum 25kg per shipment..
good deal??

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I recently talked to a cricket store in pakistan.. the owner said that it is Rs. 700 per kg with mazimum 25kg per shipment..
good deal??
Rs. 700 is just not possible. Is it through an airline or what?

[cricketer13]

i respect you 2's opinions, i am not considering to buy it, just the lower profile made me look twice, but yea you are right Sherry, however, unfortunately the money that is required for those out here is out of my league in my current financial circumstances, maybe at a later time for sure, but not right now atleast not from Canada, etc for around $250-300 i can't.

i am fine with weights upto 3lbs (but when u swing really hard and miss, yaozies), thats why i am looking for a heavier lower profile bat. unless koi mere pe taras kha ke mujhay achi deal dai dei, lolz, i'll be finally stress free of this buying a bat circus. I wish I had grown up couzins in Khi, or someone in Sialkot. Plus no one has the Bat expertise for me to send out and get me one.

Sherry could you kindly have your couzin/friend who got the order for you get 2-3 bats for me yaar, matlab i'll give u specs, have him ship em out to you, and i'll give you the Payment if ok with you and your link. I am really in a sticky situation here. someone help me out, :moyo

No problem Asad. I will talk to my cousin just gimme the specs and i will tell u which one is for how much and how much the whole shipment will end up costing.

[cricketer13]

Rs. 700 is just not possible. Is it through an airline or what?

It is possible, however, they will charge surplus, fuel charge, handling fee so it will go up.

BTW Uzair i just bought Kahuna 600 gloves and they feel superb!

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It is possible, however, they will charge surplus, fuel charge, handling fee so it will go up.

BTW Uzair i just bought Kahuna 600 gloves and they feel superb!
Off course hidden charges will be there

yaar from where and how much?

[baalti]

No problem Asad. I will talk to my cousin just gimme the specs and i will tell u which one is for how much and how much the whole shipment will end up costing.

actaully as we spoke today at & after practice, i'd rather you bring along with you (as that will gurantee them not being drilled), and for my specs,

i need a 12 cane short handle, thats a must, 2.9 - 2.10, 8-11 balanced grains, lower profile, light (not extremely) pickup, rest you saw my batting and you prob have a good/decent idea... brand type i'll leave upto you...

also a question, i haven't batted with a light bat below 2.10 so what's the dif for a guy like me who would step out and give the ball some phainty... would it give me the same reinforcement to my shots, any thing of concern?

[khankhan]

Rs. 700 is just not possible. Is it through an airline or what?

i only had a chance to ask him that .. but inshallah i will contact him soon and ask for more info..and let u guys knows
he is a friend of my uncle so it might be possible :)
How much does it usually cost to ship equipment from pak?

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i only had a chance to ask him that .. but inshallah i will contact him soon and ask for more info..and let u guys knows
he is a friend of my uncle so it might be possible :)
How much does it usually cost to ship equipment from pak?
I remember I once asked CA factory people to ship me underpadded shorts and gloves so they said Rs. 4000.

[khankhan]

I remember I once asked CA factory people to ship me underpadded shorts and gloves so they said Rs. 4000.
apparently this guy is an owner of a cricket equipment store

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apparently this guy is an owner of a sports store
Okay - apart from that cheapest shipping for a bat is around Rs. 2000

[cricketer13]

actaully as we spoke today at & after practice, i'd rather you bring along with you (as that will gurantee them not being drilled), and for my specs,

i need a 12 cane short handle, thats a must, 2.9 - 2.10, 8-11 balanced grains, lower profile, light (not extremely) pickup, rest you saw my batting and you prob have a good/decent idea... brand type i'll leave upto you...

also a question, i haven't batted with a light bat below 2.10 so what's the dif for a guy like me who would step out and give the ball some phainty... would it give me the same reinforcement to my shots, any thing of concern?

Sure Asad before I leave I will let you know. I have seen you bat and going with a lighter bat wont affect your timing at all. If the bat is light and is made of good willow it will help you a lot as you will be on top of the ball every time. Also, it will help you play those pull shots.

[baalti]

Sure Asad before I leave I will let you know. I have seen you bat and going with a lighter bat wont affect your timing at all. If the bat is light and is made of good willow it will help you a lot as you will be on top of the ball every time. Also, it will help you play those pull shots.

Thank you Sherry, and yeah do finalize/check with me before whenever you leave. and with the pull shots, its more with the eyes than the bat for me, but with the lighter bat i suppose chances will increase of being there to meet it. Khair, right now i am so confused/lost with this bat business lol i am flipping and changing my mind at the turn of every minute, anywho, no matter what i end up doing, i'll let you know.

[Paradox]

Wow, that's a stunning bat.

[baalti]

ok guys, i am in touch with this guy from Pak, and i am speaking to him about, 2 bats, 1 is CA 12k Plus & GN Xiphos pro-performance at $350 canadian. both will be Grade 1 english willow, toe guard etc plus my specs, question regarding the handles i am awaiting reply, no dutys, no extra hidden fees, and he said if it gets drilled he will replace them (now i'll be paying via paypal & credit card, so if he is lying or sends fake bats i will get a refund anyways) as I got that from a seller who sent in a fake bat earlier.

he was offering both bats at $300 given i pay through western union, now my question is does western union provide same lvl of security/assurance as paypal/credit card companies do in case its fake/never arrives/damaged etc? any experts here?

and guys what do you think, is 350 a fair price for the two bats?

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Who is the guy?

I bet you GN Xiphos will be fake

[cricketer13]

ok guys, i am in touch with this guy from Pak, and i am speaking to him about, 2 bats, 1 is CA 12k Plus & GN Xiphos pro-performance at $350 canadian. both will be Grade 1 english willow, toe guard etc plus my specs, question regarding the handles i am awaiting reply, no dutys, no extra hidden fees, and he said if it gets drilled he will replace them (now i'll be paying via paypal & credit card, so if he is lying or sends fake bats i will get a refund anyways) as I got that from a seller who sent in a fake bat earlier.

he was offering both bats at $300 given i pay through western union, now my question is does western union provide same lvl of security/assurance as paypal/credit card companies do in case its fake/never arrives/damaged etc? any experts here?

and guys what do you think, is 350 a fair price for the two bats?

Judging by the price including delivery it seems fake as CA12000 alone is roughly around $180 and GN Xiphos pro perf. is quite expensive ranging between ($300-$400). So do the math and you will see for yourself.

Western Union is just one way transfer no guarantees or anything so go with Paypal.

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By the way, baalti I reckon in $350 you can easily get two bats shipped from Pakistan (AS V3). I think its $150 each including shipping and everything

[cricketer13]

By the way, baalti I reckon in $350 you can easily get two bats shipped from Pakistan (AS V3). I think its $150 each including shipping and everything

I second that. He should consider this option and get MB bubber sher and ASV3.

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I second that. He should consider this option and get MB bubber sher and ASV3.
Theres no harm in paying $30-$50 extra and getting a bat from a reputable seller who stocks legit stuff

[baalti]

aahhhhh daal dia na paani baalti mein, lol, tum dono mujhay koi bat leinay na daina :p (joking)

CA seems fine price wise, and i was a bit skeptical about the GN XPP being around 190, oh well, i guess i'll pay heed and ignore these bats/seller. only good thing coming out of this was the bat prices and the sellers guarantee of bats not being drilled (if they did him replacing).

o well back to square one, lol.

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aahhhhh daal dia na paani baalti mein, lol, tum dono mujhay koi bat leinay na daina :p (joking)

CA seems fine price wise, and i was a bit skeptical about the GN XPP being around 190, oh well, i guess i'll pay heed and ignore these bats/seller. only good thing coming out of this was the bat prices and the sellers guarantee of bats not being drilled (if they did him replacing).

o well back to square one, lol.
Who was the seller? I know a guy as well who give guarantee that they will not get drilled. If they do he will replace or refund

Yaar we are helping you out. If you want to buy then go ahead you can but we are helping you out. If you buy fake or original it wouldn't matter us. Will it? Atlast its you money you can spend whereever you want

[baalti]

Who was the seller? I know a guy as well who give guarantee that they will not get drilled. If they do he will replace or refund

Yaar we are helping you out. If you want to buy then go ahead you can but we are helping you out. If you buy fake or original it wouldn't matter us. Will it? Atlast its you money you can spend whereever you want

Uzair that's why i am here reporting of all my thoughts and actions and asking questions so I am guided/helped into buying a proper bat or bats. i am not gona blindly go and buy bats. And my sincere thanks, i was joking in the above posts first part.

the person was on ebay, however an email address on his item page reffered to "if u wana do bulk orders contact ceo@shopacricket.com" hence their website being www.shopacricket.com (i dont know if he is the owner/worker/assistant of that website/company or just an affiliate for bulk orders.

Also, I am speaking to my Uncle, and he said another uncle of mine would be visiting Sialkot in a few days (3-4) so do you guys know any good/reputable store names or factories there so i can send him there, and get some quotes etc.

[xkalibur80]

ok guys, i am in touch with this guy from Pak, and i am speaking to him about, 2 bats, 1 is CA 12k Plus & GN Xiphos pro-performance at $350 canadian. both will be Grade 1 english willow, toe guard etc plus my specs, question regarding the handles i am awaiting reply, no dutys, no extra hidden fees, and he said if it gets drilled he will replace them (now i'll be paying via paypal & credit card, so if he is lying or sends fake bats i will get a refund anyways) as I got that from a seller who sent in a fake bat earlier.

he was offering both bats at $300 given i pay through western union, now my question is does western union provide same lvl of security/assurance as paypal/credit card companies do in case its fake/never arrives/damaged etc? any experts here?

and guys what do you think, is 350 a fair price for the two bats?

I am sure this has been answered already and GN will probably be fake given the price point that you have been quoted.

ALso, you will not get a refund if paying through WU. I am surprised that he is accepting Paypal as that service is not available in Pakistan.

[xkalibur80]

CD - one of my team mates picked up Ihsan Inferno 950 today for $160.....this guy was also selling SS Ton and older AS cricket bats for a really good price.

I checked the authenticity and they are legit. He doesn't do it full time but will order if someone requests it.

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CD - one of my team mates picked up Ihsan Inferno 950 today for $160.....this guy was also selling SS Ton and older AS cricket bats for a really good price.

I checked the authenticity and they are legit. He doesn't do it full time but will order if someone requests it.
$160 for Inferno 950 is really good because that's how much it cost in Pakistan to buy Inferno 950.

Are you sure that it was geniune? Also did you feel it how did it felt in your hands? I have heard that Inferno 950 balance is really good along it's pick up

[cricketer13]

Uzair that's why i am here reporting of all my thoughts and actions and asking questions so I am guided/helped into buying a proper bat or bats. i am not gona blindly go and buy bats. And my sincere thanks, i was joking in the above posts first part.

the person was on ebay, however an email address on his item page reffered to "if u wana do bulk orders contact ceo@shopacricket.com" hence their website being www.shopacricket.com (i dont know if he is the owner/worker/assistant of that website/company or just an affiliate for bulk orders.

Also, I am speaking to my Uncle, and he said another uncle of mine would be visiting Sialkot in a few days (3-4) so do you guys know any good/reputable store names or factories there so i can send him there, and get some quotes etc.

Send you uncle to these 4 factories. CA, AS, MB and Ihsan and you will get ur bats.

[xkalibur80]

$160 for Inferno 950 is really good because that's how much it cost in Pakistan to buy Inferno 950.

Are you sure that it was geniune? Also did you feel it how did it felt in your hands? I have heard that Inferno 950 balance is really good along it's pick up

I know.....it was around Rs 14000.....the balance was really good and when I was talking about authenticity, I was referring to SS and AS bats as they were original.

Inferno looked original but the stickers were blue? Willow was definitely grade 1 with no blemishes. Ruler straight grains too.

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I know.....it was around Rs 14000.....the balance was really good and when I was talking about authenticity, I was referring to SS and AS bats as they were original.

Inferno looked original but the stickers were blue? Willow was definitely grade 1 with no blemishes. Ruler straight grains too.
Was it Inferno 950 stickers? If so then it is not suppose to have blue stickers

Oh okay. How were those SS bats?