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

[asfandyar]

I want to buy an MB Malik Bubber Sher bat. Where can I buy one in Karachi, and what will be its cost?

Prices of bats, pads and gloves (as many requested) [26June 2010] are;

CA 12000 Plus Bat: Rs. 15,000
CA 12000 Plus Limited Edition Bat: Rs. 20,000
AS V3 Bat: Rs. 8,500
AS V10 Bat: Rs. 11,000
MB Malik Bubber Sher (Laminated) Bat: Rs. 10,000
MB Malik Bubber Sher Limited Edition Bat: Rs. 14,500
MB Malik Bubber Sher Pads: Rs. 2500
MB Malik Bubber Sher Gloves: Rs. 2000
Boom Boom 5 Star Bat (Shahid Afridi): Rs. 18,000
Boom Boom 5 Star Pads: Rs. 2700
Boom Boom 4 Star Bat (Abdul Razzaq): Rs. 15,000
Boom Boom 3 Star Bat (Fawad Alam): Rs. 10,000
Boom Boom 2 Star Bat (Umar Gul): Rs. 7500
Ihsan Inferno 950 Bat: Rs. 11,500
Ihsan Inferno 950 Gloves: Rs. 1500
Ihsan Inferno 950 Pads: Rs. 2000
Ihsan Inferno 950 Wicketkeeping Pads: Rs. 1100-1300 (He did not have these in stock but could be ordered if anyone wante them)
Ihsan Inferno 950 Wicketkeeping Gloves: Rs. 2000

Hope it helps!

[Poison]

I dont know what will be its cost in Karachi; but in Jhelum it was 7000 rupees; at least the old Sher model was.

Amazing piece of wood.

[Cover Drive]

In Karachi the best place to buy cricket accessories is UT Sports because there stuff is legit and cheap as well. This summer I told my mom to get me CA 120000 Pads and gloves she bought them from Lahore (original) for Rs.5000 both gloves and pads whereas UT Sports in Karachi was selling them for Rs.3200 both gloves and pads. I didn't mind paying the extra 1800 difference I just told you this just to give you an idea of there prices. I called in UT Sports few days ago and the price for Bubber Sher was RS.13000 and Sher Amin was Rs.7500

Hope it helps!

[Tay'yab-Ali Malik]

Don't waste your rupees. Buy a good piece of willow,and buy the stickers from the market.

[sakss]

CA bats r the best

[Rudi hater]

Don't waste your rupees. Buy a good piece of willow,and buy the stickers from the market.
What are you talking about? Malik bats are one the best bats you can get in the market don't buy crape like slazenger, GM or any other brand just because they have an english name. They are all made in India and as far as I know I have used most bats no other bat comes close to Malik.

[frz]

The bubber sher was for Rs. 8000 at UT sports a few days ago.. wasn't interested in buying so didn't attempt to bargain but he would probably give it for ~7500

[Kriketer]

Not so sure whether Buber Sher bat comes in different weights. The one I used was a little heavy for me, but it had a really great knock. Anything you play from the middle of the bat will go far, so if you can manage heavy bats then Buber Sher is one of the bests!

[Cover Drive]

Not so sure whether Buber Sher bat comes in different weights. The one I used was a little heavy for me, but it had a really great knock. Anything you play from the middle of the bat will go far, so if you can manage heavy bats then Buber Sher is one of the bests!
I have seen Bubber Sher in light weight. So yes it does come in different weights

[Nazir_ Rules]

Sher Amin is ver good

[Tay'yab-Ali Malik]

What are you talking about? Malik bats are one the best bats you can get in the market don't buy crape like slazenger, GM or any other brand just because they have an english name. They are all made in India and as far as I know I have used most bats no other bat comes close to Malik.
Read my post carefully. I'm not talking about brands, far from it.

[Rizwan25]

In Karachi the best place to buy cricket accessories is UT Sports because there stuff is legit and cheap as well. This summer I told my mom to get me CA 120000 Pads and gloves she bought them from Lahore (original) for Rs.5000 both gloves and pads whereas UT Sports in Karachi was selling them for Rs.3200 both gloves and pads. I didn't mind paying the extra 1800 difference I just told you this just to give you an idea of there prices. I called in UT Sports few days ago and the price for Bubber Sher was RS.13000 and Sher Amin was Rs.7500

Hope it helps!
Where is this UT store in karachi? Can I have their number? Thanks

[rhussain33]

Whats the lightest hard ball bat you can get... pakistani one

I want it to hit windballs... but dont want a tape ball bat... dont want nothing extra small either. thanks pals

ive used a ihsan crown i find that real nice, compared to a mrf, malik and as bat i have used.

[asfandyar]

The bubber sher was for Rs. 8000 at UT sports a few days ago.. wasn't interested in buying so didn't attempt to bargain but he would probably give it for ~7500

Was it Bubber Sher or Sher Amin?

[asfandyar]

Don't waste your rupees. Buy a good piece of willow,and buy the stickers from the market.

Where can I buy good quality unbranded bats?

[Cover Drive]

Where is this UT store in karachi? Can I have their number? Thanks
Uhmm I am not sure where it is in Karachi because I am from Lahore not Karachi loll. I just called them once and I had googled there number. However, I have googled it again for you and there store information is:
UT Sports
Categories: Sporting Goods
Neighborhood: F.B. Area
Adam Lehri Market, Karimabad, F.B. Area.
Karachi, 74200
Phone: +92-21-6338350

If you want they can also ship the item to you. I remember I asked the guy how much is the shipping to Toronto he said it is Rs.2500 just for a bat

I hope it helps!

[hashman]

In Karachi, Miandad Sports (i think) in Saddar were giving the Bubber for 10,500 after bargaining. Sher Amin i got for 6,500 just last month from them. Pretty good piece of willow.

[Cover Drive]

Was it Bubber Sher or Sher Amin?
I am pretty sure it was Sher Amin because when I called the guy told me that Sher Amin is Rs.7500 so I am just assuming it was Sher Amin rather than Bubber Sher

[Xohaib]

Ok tell me people that is there a difference of quality between bats made in pakistan and england or australia like kookabura,because of technology?

[12thMan]

There was a thread in Time pass and some say Tiger is better than a Sher. How is Malik Tiger? There is Malik Cheetah but is there a Tiger?

[nitrous]

Anyone know of a email contact for UT sports, so one can get in touch with them?

[Cover Drive]

Anyone know of a email contact for UT sports, so one can get in touch with them?
I would suggest you calling them rather than emailing

[nitrous]

I would suggest you calling them rather than emailing

Yeah, but Im in Australia and i dont think it is a viable option. If someone can get me an email, that'd be really great

[frz]

The bubber sher was for Rs. 8000 at UT sports a few days ago.. wasn't interested in buying so didn't attempt to bargain but he would probably give it for ~7500

Im pretty sure it was bubber sher..


For everybody that wanted to know where the stores are.. there is one in Defence on Kh-e-Badr behind the 26th street KFC and the main one is in Karimabad in FB Area very close to Meena Bazaar.

The defence store doesn't have the same range as the main store does but if you know what you're looking for they'll arrange it from the main store within a day

[Rizwan25]

Uhmm I am not sure where it is in Karachi because I am from Lahore not Karachi loll. I just called them once and I had googled there number. However, I have googled it again for you and there store information is:
UT Sports
Categories: Sporting Goods
Neighborhood: F.B. Area
Adam Lehri Market, Karimabad, F.B. Area.
Karachi, 74200
Phone: +92-21-6338350

If you want they can also ship the item to you. I remember I asked the guy how much is the shipping to Toronto he said it is Rs.2500 just for a bat
I hope it helps!
Thanks a lot bro!!!

[Cover Drive]

Thanks a lot bro!!!
No worries!! :P

[StumpMic]

Yeah, but Im in Australia and i dont think it is a viable option. If someone can get me an email, that'd be really great

Most people don't use email in Pakistan.

[nitrous]

Most people don't use email in Pakistan.

Fair point, but Im not sure, if anyone is willing to help me get some bats from UT sports from this forum then?

[Cover Drive]

CA bats r the best
Just curious to know which CA bat do you have?

[frz]

Fair point, but Im not sure, if anyone is willing to help me get some bats from UT sports from this forum then?

I can help you. What do you need from there??

[Cover Drive]

frz are you in Karachi?

[frz]

frz are you in Karachi?

yup

[nitrous]

I can help you. What do you need from there??

Oh my God, your an angel. Could you send me your email address, so we can communicate :)

[cricketisit]

hi there, i can help u as well. UT's owner and Anwer Miandad (miandad shop's owner are both dear friends of mine) due to cricket we played together specially with anwer.

anyhow i recommend that u buy ur stuff from UT and not miandad cuz he will probably charge u more than UT. also in UT u can contact Shakeel and give him my name and he can assist u with the best possible way and price. Just tell him u are my friend from canada. i cant find his cell number but i will look again.

as for the bats u dont want to go with anything other than CA, Malik. In pakistan usually generic bats are made and then any sticker u want then will put it for u. But with CA or Malik bats they cannot do that, as they two companies have a hold in the market and they fine anyone who is trying to sell a fake ca or malik.

CA 12000 plus use to be a wonderful bat and comes in different weights. CA 10000 also was a great bat and use to cost around 8K. malik bubbre or amin should be a safe bet as well, and they do come in different weights.

If u want a really light bat then u are looking for anything around 2.7 to 2.9 lbs.

If u r looking for a medium weight bat then u r look for 2.10 lbs

anything more than 2.10 is heavy from 2.10 - 2.13.

remember the heavier u go, the sweeter the middle. if u r a storke player and want to do both hard hitting and timing, i would pick a medium bat.
one more thing, remember that the balance of the bat is the most important thing regardless of weight, and it is important that u and specially u pick up the bat and see if it feels good, and right in ur hands.

I stopped playing cricket a year back so i am not in touch with the latest rates, but if u are serious i can call shakeel for u depending on what u need, and then u can call him.

[Xohaib]

http://www.malik.com.au/Malik/Malik_Cricket_Bats.htm
For australians.
from the site
Malik cricket bats are produced using traditional skills and the finest English Willow. All Malik
cricket bats are crafted with a gentle bow to produce greater balance and an enhanced sweet spot.

RDS Cricket is the exclusive distributor of Malik cricket equipment within Australia. Our Malik range represents only the highest quality cricket bats, pads, and gloves at the most competitive prices

[hashman]

http://www.malik.com.au/Malik/Malik_Cricket_Bats.htm
For australians.
from the site
Malik cricket bats are produced using traditional skills and the finest English Willow. All Malik
cricket bats are crafted with a gentle bow to produce greater balance and an enhanced sweet spot.

RDS Cricket is the exclusive distributor of Malik cricket equipment within Australia. Our Malik range represents only the highest quality cricket bats, pads, and gloves at the most competitive prices


Thanks for this bhai, but you dont want to buy any Pakistani bat from here. I went to Kingsgrove Sports, which is like the main cricket retailer here in NSW, and they were bloody selling the Malik Sher Amin for AU$465 odd. the CA 12000 Plus was the most expenisve bat storewide....AU$700.

[rhussain33]

Can you get any pakistani bats in 2lb 6oz ?? or 2lb 5oz... without comprimising on size

[Poison]

Thanks for this bhai, but you dont want to buy any Pakistani bat from here. I went to Kingsgrove Sports, which is like the main cricket retailer here in NSW, and they were bloody selling the Malik Sher Amin for AU$465 odd. the CA 12000 Plus was the most expenisve bat storewide....AU$700.

I saw that; they had the Sher Amin for $300 more than it costs in Pakistan !

Big profits.

[nitrous]

hi there, i can help u as well. UT's owner and Anwer Miandad (miandad shop's owner are both dear friends of mine) due to cricket we played together specially with anwer.

anyhow i recommend that u buy ur stuff from UT and not miandad cuz he will probably charge u more than UT. also in UT u can contact Shakeel and give him my name and he can assist u with the best possible way and price. Just tell him u are my friend from canada. i cant find his cell number but i will look again.

as for the bats u dont want to go with anything other than CA, Malik. In pakistan usually generic bats are made and then any sticker u want then will put it for u. But with CA or Malik bats they cannot do that, as they two companies have a hold in the market and they fine anyone who is trying to sell a fake ca or malik.

CA 12000 plus use to be a wonderful bat and comes in different weights. CA 10000 also was a great bat and use to cost around 8K. malik bubbre or amin should be a safe bet as well, and they do come in different weights.

If u want a really light bat then u are looking for anything around 2.7 to 2.9 lbs.

If u r looking for a medium weight bat then u r look for 2.10 lbs

anything more than 2.10 is heavy from 2.10 - 2.13.

remember the heavier u go, the sweeter the middle. if u r a storke player and want to do both hard hitting and timing, i would pick a medium bat.
one more thing, remember that the balance of the bat is the most important thing regardless of weight, and it is important that u and specially u pick up the bat and see if it feels good, and right in ur hands.

I stopped playing cricket a year back so i am not in touch with the latest rates, but if u are serious i can call shakeel for u depending on what u need, and then u can call him.

Please let me know how I can get in contact with you?

Very helpful people here at PP :)

[cricketisit]

you can email me at muneebinv@yahoo.com

[nitrous]

you can email me at muneebinv@yahoo.com

check your email :)

[sakss]

Just curious to know which CA bat do you have?



CA plus 10,000 and hi-hit...

also got a plain bat from ijaz sports in rwp with wood worm stickers on it....has a banging middle...lol

[asfandyar]

I just called and asked UT Sports. They said that Bubber Sher comes in two types, one for 10,000 and the other for 12,000

[Bouncer]

I dont know what will be its cost in Karachi; but in Jhelum it was 7000 rupees; at least the old Sher model was.

Amazing piece of wood.


Did u get it from Arshad Rajpoot Sports in Jhelum?

[Rizwan25]

I just called and asked UT Sports. They said that Bubber Sher comes in two types, one for 10,000 and the other for 12,000
Woww the price went up so fast mann!!!

[asfandyar]

Woww the price went up so fast mann!!!

When did you ask the price?

[Cover Drive]

CA plus 10,000 and hi-hit...

also got a plain bat from ijaz sports in rwp with wood worm stickers on it....has a banging middle...lol
How is hi-hit?

[Cover Drive]

I just called and asked UT Sports. They said that Bubber Sher comes in two types, one for 10,000 and the other for 12,000
So what is the difference between these two?

[asfandyar]

So what is the difference between these two?

Sorry didn't ask that, but the two may be of different weights??

[Rizwan25]

When did you ask the price?
Someone said he called UT and malik bubersheer was 8000and he didn't even bargain yet, he just called to asked the price...

[sakss]

How is hi-hit?


wel i luv it,,,its quite light in weight and has a brilliant middle....and ya its not too expensive either..

[Rizwan25]

The bubber sher was for Rs. 8000 at UT sports a few days ago.. wasn't interested in buying so didn't attempt to bargain but he would probably give it for ~7500
Here you go...I don't know why they told you 10ks and 12ks...don't speak in english with them bro...the price will go up!

[Cover Drive]

Someone said he called UT and malik bubersheer was 8000and he didn't even bargain yet, he just called to asked the price...
When I called in few weeks ago it was Rs.13500:|

[Cover Drive]

One guy in my club got Bubber Sher from UT Sports he told me he paid $120 Canadian......one bat l, many different prices loll

[asfandyar]

hi there, i can help u as well. UT's owner and Anwer Miandad (miandad shop's owner are both dear friends of mine) due to cricket we played together specially with anwer.

anyhow i recommend that u buy ur stuff from UT and not miandad cuz he will probably charge u more than UT. also in UT u can contact Shakeel and give him my name and he can assist u with the best possible way and price. Just tell him u are my friend from canada. i cant find his cell number but i will look again.

as for the bats u dont want to go with anything other than CA, Malik. In pakistan usually generic bats are made and then any sticker u want then will put it for u. But with CA or Malik bats they cannot do that, as they two companies have a hold in the market and they fine anyone who is trying to sell a fake ca or malik.

CA 12000 plus use to be a wonderful bat and comes in different weights. CA 10000 also was a great bat and use to cost around 8K. malik bubbre or amin should be a safe bet as well, and they do come in different weights.

If u want a really light bat then u are looking for anything around 2.7 to 2.9 lbs.

If u r looking for a medium weight bat then u r look for 2.10 lbs

anything more than 2.10 is heavy from 2.10 - 2.13.

remember the heavier u go, the sweeter the middle. if u r a storke player and want to do both hard hitting and timing, i would pick a medium bat.
one more thing, remember that the balance of the bat is the most important thing regardless of weight, and it is important that u and specially u pick up the bat and see if it feels good, and right in ur hands.

I stopped playing cricket a year back so i am not in touch with the latest rates, but if u are serious i can call shakeel for u depending on what u need, and then u can call him.

The person who received my call was Shakeel. He told be that two types were available, one for 10,000 and the other for 12,000. Can you please ask him what his last offer will be? I really need the bat!

[asfandyar]

Here you go...I don't know why they told you 10ks and 12ks...don't speak in english with them bro...the price will go up!

No, I am from Karachi, and I spoke in Urdu (pure with perfect grammar :) ) with them!!

[asfandyar]

One guy in my club got Bubber Sher from UT Sports he told me he paid $120 Canadian......one bat l, many different prices loll

That is cheap man!!! Maybe I should also pay using Canadian dollars??

[Guenon123]

How is hi-hit?

wel i luv it,,,its quite light in weight and has a brilliant middle....and ya its not too expensive either..


What's the complete name for hi-hit? is it from CA?

[Xohaib]

Ok tell me people that is there a difference of quality between bats made in pakistan and england or australia like kookabura,because of technology?
anyone

[Cover Drive]

The person who received my call was Shakeel. He told be that two types were available, one for 10,000 and the other for 12,000. Can you please ask him what his last offer will be? I really need the bat!
Did he tell you what's the different between these two bats?

[Cover Drive]

What's the complete name for hi-hit? is it from CA?
Yes it is from CA. It is CA Hi-Hit. My cousin got thus bat a few days ago, I never spoke to him how is the bat, but this guy mailed me some pictures of the bat and from picture it looked really nice with around 8 grains

[Cover Drive]

That is cheap man!!! Maybe I should also pay using Canadian dollars??
Honestly over here one shopkeeper is selling Bubber Sher for $350. They are making big profits

[Rizwan25]

Wuss thr grain thing in bats?

[frz]

Oh my God, your an angel. Could you send me your email address, so we can communicate :)

Sorry somehow PMs aren't working for me.. u can e-mail me at
f r z _ h@ ya h o o . c o m (remove the spaces)

[frz]

When I called in few weeks ago it was Rs.13500:|


I checked the price in-store... if u call in from abroad its no surprise that they'll quote u a higher price!

[Cover Drive]

I checked the price in-store... if u call in from abroad its no surprise that they'll quote u a higher price!
Loll obvisouly...

I called in another sports shop over here in Mississauga he said Bubber Sher is $275 Canadian And Sher Amin $200 Canadian

[Rizwan25]

I checked the price in-store... if u call in from abroad its no surprise that they'll quote u a higher price!
Bro can u help me get 2 bats...I need one malik bubber and CA 12000..my email is farhan025@gmail.com
Thanks

[frz]

Bro can u help me get 2 bats...I need one malik bubber and CA 12000..my email is farhan025@gmail.com
Thanks

Sure, no problem. At the moment the city has shutdown due to rains but I'll try and drop by the store in the next couple of days.. will u need it shipped abroad?

[Rizwan25]

Sure, no problem. At the moment the city has shutdown due to rains but I'll try and drop by the store in the next couple of days.. will u need it shipped abroad?
Yea bro..give me your email address and I ll sent u the details...thanks a lot man!

[Cover Drive]

Wuss thr grain thing in bats?
I am not exactly sure how to explain but once see a bat you will notice few dark vertical lines on face of the bat. They are called grains

[frz]

Yea bro..give me your email address and I ll sent u the details...thanks a lot man!

f r z _ h@ ya h o o . c o m (remove the spaces)

[sakss]

What's the complete name for hi-hit? is it from CA?


ya CA hi-hit



i would also recommend CA Somo but make sure u get the right one cz thre are alot of fakes out thre.....i got a somo 1 yr bak for 3000rs

[xkalibur80]

I am going to Karachi hopefully in Jan....so everyone recommends UT to buy my equipment?
It is actually for my team that will be playing in T&D starting next year.

Let me know

[nitrous]

Sorry somehow PMs aren't working for me.. u can e-mail me at
f r z _ h@ ya h o o . c o m (remove the spaces)

Check your email :)

PM wasn't working for me either

[12thMan]

Check your email :)

PM wasn't working for me eitheryou can ask about PM in suggestions & support forum. Is it a problem on your side?

[nitrous]

you can ask about PM in suggestions & support forum. Is it a problem on your side?

It has never worked for me :(

[xkalibur80]

hi there, i can help u as well. UT's owner and Anwer Miandad (miandad shop's owner are both dear friends of mine) due to cricket we played together specially with anwer.

anyhow i recommend that u buy ur stuff from UT and not miandad cuz he will probably charge u more than UT. also in UT u can contact Shakeel and give him my name and he can assist u with the best possible way and price. Just tell him u are my friend from canada. i cant find his cell number but i will look again.

as for the bats u dont want to go with anything other than CA, Malik. In pakistan usually generic bats are made and then any sticker u want then will put it for u. But with CA or Malik bats they cannot do that, as they two companies have a hold in the market and they fine anyone who is trying to sell a fake ca or malik.

CA 12000 plus use to be a wonderful bat and comes in different weights. CA 10000 also was a great bat and use to cost around 8K. malik bubbre or amin should be a safe bet as well, and they do come in different weights.

If u want a really light bat then u are looking for anything around 2.7 to 2.9 lbs.

If u r looking for a medium weight bat then u r look for 2.10 lbs

anything more than 2.10 is heavy from 2.10 - 2.13.

remember the heavier u go, the sweeter the middle. if u r a storke player and want to do both hard hitting and timing, i would pick a medium bat.
one more thing, remember that the balance of the bat is the most important thing regardless of weight, and it is important that u and specially u pick up the bat and see if it feels good, and right in ur hands.

I stopped playing cricket a year back so i am not in touch with the latest rates, but if u are serious i can call shakeel for u depending on what u need, and then u can call him.

Hi there,

I will be visiting KArachi this winter...you mentioned to ask for Shakeel and use yyour name as a reference. What's your name if you don't mind me asking

[Cover Drive]

I am going to Karachi hopefully in Jan....so everyone recommends UT to buy my equipment?
It is actually for my team that will be playing in T&D starting next year.

Let me know
I would strongly recommed you UT

[cricketisit]

Hi there,

I will be visiting KArachi this winter...you mentioned to ask for Shakeel and use yyour name as a reference. What's your name if you don't mind me asking


My name is Muneeb, and i live in toronto. so u can say that. in fact just tell him u are muneeb and rafiullah's friend. that will at least guarantee you hopefully a good quality bat and may be some price discount :)


Someone above asked about the grains. its the vertical lines on the face of the bat. A good bat should have straight grians. with CA and Sheer mostly grains are straight since they are good quality bats. the plane non branded bats, u have to check the grains to make sure they are straights.
one thing to remember when picking a bat is that the narrower the distance between grains, the softer the bat will be and will have good timing and bat will become better and better with time, but the bat life could possibly be less.

the wider the distance between grains, the harder the bat will be and will be good for hard hitting, ready to play from the begning and bat life will be long. wider grains are good for hard hitters and heavy bats.

good luck

[Serendipity]

Good to see so much comradery flowing here mashallah!

What would the experts say about the TOP 3 bats are for number 6 position generally in club level cricket, a couple of overs to block and singles and then hit out really, light to medium, good graining, possibly medium distance graining and nice generic balance and curve???????????????

I am currently using CA 20 20 bat, did not knock, pretty good so far, love the balance and weight, thinking of getting one more, more solid in long run as back up, From Metro Sports opposite Jinnah Sports in Saddar.

I already had two crap unbranded ones...before that I played with one called Miandad!! was cheap and decent but not great but iof course you pay for what you get, generally speaking unless you get ripped off.

any suggestions?

[Cover Drive]

Good to see so much comradery flowing here mashallah!

What would the experts say about the TOP 3 bats are for number 6 position generally in club level cricket, a couple of overs to block and singles and then hit out really, light to medium, good graining, possibly medium distance graining and nice generic balance and curve???????????????

I am currently using CA 20 20 bat, did not knock, pretty good so far, love the balance and weight, thinking of getting one more, more solid in long run as back up, From Metro Sports opposite Jinnah Sports in Saddar.

I already had two crap unbranded ones...before that I played with one called Miandad!! was cheap and decent but not great but iof course you pay for what you get, generally speaking unless you get ripped off.

any suggestions?
Do you mind elaborating a bit more on CA20/20 because I got this bat as a gift didn't manage to use it properly so far. If you don't mind then can you tell me more about it's performance? I would really appreciate your comments and time

If you were to buy either Bubber Sher or Sher Amin then I would suggest you Sher Amin but if you don't mind spending a bit more then surely go for Bubber Sher :P (I am personally desperate to buy one Bubber Sher that's why I may recommend it to everyone loll). Honestly i am not aware of any other bats performance unless you want to go with Gray Nicolls then a 3 star bat wouldn't be bad either because it will last much longer than Bubber Sher and/or Sher Amin. Theoretically if you buy a 5-8 grains bat it would be best for you since you bat at number 6 so you basically play like MoYo, YK etc so you probably don't need a superior end bat because they tend tohave a shorter life rather than 5-8 grains bat (similar to CA 20/20). One thig I have noticed in these two MB Malik bats is that they generally have a big sweet spot. For instance if you manage to hit the ball just below the sticker it will still go far despite you didn't middle it properly

Hope it helps! :P
I apologize if I wasn't able to help you out because I am not fully aware of all bats in the market (just few)

Few bats of which I am aware of and are good
CA 10000 Plus (many PPers have it and got positive feedback)
Bubber Sher (Amazing can't explain much)
Sher Amin (Pretty good as well)

[xkalibur80]

Hearing a lot of good things about Bubber Sher.....definitely would be on top of my list when I visit Karachi.

Any other bats besides MB or CA that should be considered? I need to buy a couple of bats for the team and any decent bat would do, doesn't have to be Bubber Sher or CA 12000.

[12thMan]

Try the Balla. Should be available most places

[cricketisit]

Good to see so much comradery flowing here mashallah!

What would the experts say about the TOP 3 bats are for number 6 position generally in club level cricket, a couple of overs to block and singles and then hit out really, light to medium, good graining, possibly medium distance graining and nice generic balance and curve???????????????

I am currently using CA 20 20 bat, did not knock, pretty good so far, love the balance and weight, thinking of getting one more, more solid in long run as back up, From Metro Sports opposite Jinnah Sports in Saddar.

I already had two crap unbranded ones...before that I played with one called Miandad!! was cheap and decent but not great but iof course you pay for what you get, generally speaking unless you get ripped off.

any suggestions?

since u are going at number 6, i would recommend a bit heavier bat may be 2.10 or above cuz by the hopefully then ball is old hence u need a bit more in the bat to hit the ball far. go with wider grains. It also depends on what kind of pitch u play, is it hard, soft, matting, cement etc. if u play on a pitch where ball doesnt come on to the bat, u need a heavy bat as u need all the help u can get to time the ball. if its a hard pitch ur ok with any bat.
As for the bats that fit ur catagory, there is not such thing as all brands CA/Malik comes in different grains, weights, balance, sweet spots, curve etc.
i would recommend CA 10K, 2.9 weight, medium to wide grain.
balance u have to check yourself cuz same brand bat can have different balance. so two CA 10K bats will have very different balance, which basically depends on how the wood was pressed when the bat was made. balance is something no once can choose for u, only u can select it as its the feel in ur hand.

[Guenon123]

ya CA hi-hit

i would also recommend CA Somo but make sure u get the right one cz thre are alot of fakes out thre.....i got a somo 1 yr bak for 3000rs


Yes it is from CA. It is CA Hi-Hit. My cousin got thus bat a few days ago, I never spoke to him how is the bat, but this guy mailed me some pictures of the bat and from picture it looked really nice with around 8 grains


Thanks to 'sakss' and 'Cover Drive' for answering the question.

[Guenon123]

Have any one used or heard about "CA Pro 2000"? I heard that this one has great balance and using it can help you time better. It has 5-8 grains and comes in weight range of 2lb 7oz - 3lb.

[Cover Drive]

Have any one used or heard about "CA Pro 2000"? I heard that this one has great balance and using it can help you time better. It has 5-8 grains and comes in weight range of 2lb 7oz - 3lb.
I just chcked CA website I did not see any 'CA Pro 2000' intact I saw 'CA Pro 20/20', I am not sure which one are you talking about. If it is Pro 20/20, then it is a better version of CA 20/20 which I currently have. 20/20 is pretty good bat, it is light weight (2.7 or 2.8), it has around 8 grains, good balance, the sweet spot is alright. I mean if I hit the ball it won't really go far I think this is because I did not knock it at all. I haven't used 20/20 much just used it once or twice so far. But another PPer posted comments on 20/20 above you can also read them. Also I once measured it is 65mm thick. So after reading these comments on CA 20/20 you can somewhat get an idea what CA Pro 20/20 would be like. Thus it will be much better than CA 20/20. (i am assuming that you are talking about CA Pro 20/20)Hope it helps!

[IAJ]

The bubber sher was for Rs. 8000 at UT sports a few days ago.. wasn't interested in buying so didn't attempt to bargain but he would probably give it for ~7500

I think you are mixing Sher with Bubber sher.
I was in Pakistan in summer, and in Sialkot Bubber Sher went for around 12-14000 Rupees.

[Bouncer]

http://cricmall.com/malik_bats_bubbersher.html

[Serendipity]

Do you mind elaborating a bit more on CA20/20 because I got this bat as a gift didn't manage to use it properly so far. If you don't mind then can you tell me more about it's performance? I would really appreciate your comments and time

If you were to buy either Bubber Sher or Sher Amin then I would suggest you Sher Amin but if you don't mind spending a bit more then surely go for Bubber Sher :P (I am personally desperate to buy one Bubber Sher that's why I may recommend it to everyone loll). Honestly i am not aware of any other bats performance unless you want to go with Gray Nicolls then a 3 star bat wouldn't be bad either because it will last much longer than Bubber Sher and/or Sher Amin. Theoretically if you buy a 5-8 grains bat it would be best for you since you bat at number 6 so you basically play like MoYo, YK etc so you probably don't need a superior end bat because they tend tohave a shorter life rather than 5-8 grains bat (similar to CA 20/20). One thig I have noticed in these two MB Malik bats is that they generally have a big sweet spot. For instance if you manage to hit the ball just below the sticker it will still go far despite you didn't middle it properly

Hope it helps! :P
I apologize if I wasn't able to help you out because I am not fully aware of all bats in the market (just few)

Few bats of which I am aware of and are good
CA 10000 Plus (many PPers have it and got positive feedback)
Bubber Sher (Amazing can't explain much)
Sher Amin (Pretty good as well)

Thanks mate. I did not knock CA 20/20 and still is good for me. The bottom, like any other bat needs to be knocked in and edges tapped in to avoid silly nicks but overall been good given the fact i have not knocked it except here and there, love the balance and it is light, just scored my half century last Sunday so cant complain. I did not even look in a hurry at the grain that much when i bought, fell in love with the balance and feel and the sweet spot, also it was a bit cheaper than CA10K.

I play on grass pitch with uneven and low bounce unless a genuine quickie or seamer comes in who cant extract more bounce.

jazakullah for your answer.

[wiseguy]

I want to buy an MB Malik Bubber Sher bat. Where can I buy one in Karachi, and what will be its cost?

i got mb malik sher amin recently one of the best bats i've owned got it for £60 which is about 8000 rupees :afridi

[frz]

I think you are mixing Sher with Bubber sher.
I was in Pakistan in summer, and in Sialkot Bubber Sher went for around 12-14000 Rupees.

That is possible. Like I said earlier, I was just browsing casually..

[Cover Drive]

Thanks mate. I did not knock CA 20/20 and still is good for me. The bottom, like any other bat needs to be knocked in and edges tapped in to avoid silly nicks but overall been good given the fact i have not knocked it except here and there, love the balance and it is light, just scored my half century last Sunday so cant complain. I did not even look in a hurry at the grain that much when i bought, fell in love with the balance and feel and the sweet spot, also it was a bit cheaper than CA10K.

I play on grass pitch with uneven and low bounce unless a genuine quickie or seamer comes in who cant extract more bounce.

jazakullah for your answer.
Jazak ALLAH Kar Brother for your informative answer.......I got this bat as a gift from a club fellow. I didn't get a chance to use it much but from whatever I used it seemed brillant bat. I was amazed to see how thick the bat was. Man once I measured it and it was 65 mm thick. I was like Woooow. But then I saw Sher Amin and then Bubber Sher, I was just about to faint by just seeing how thick they were in light weight. Then I was like man this CA 20/20 bat is thin loll Anyways Jazak ALLAH Kar for your informative response I will be looking forward to use this bat on Saturday as we have a game :P

Btw where do you play? Where I play we mainly play on artificial pitches and/or mattings

[Cover Drive]

i got mb malik sher amin recently one of the best bats i've owned got it for £60 which is about 8000 rupees :afridi
£60 pounds is very reasonable price. Watch over the time you will be much happier than you are right now. Just an amazing bat.

[Cover Drive]

http://cricmall.com/malik_bats_bubbersher.html
Is this website legit?

[AamerM]

I have both these bats bought from Lahore last January. Having played a season with them in the UK I would say the Sher Amin is the better bat. They both have a similar ping and obviously the manufacture quality is the same. I think you pay more for the Bubber because it is the new Afridi bat and also the stickers are in fact tattoos on the one I have. This is not good as the paint comes off if the ball hits the splice or if the bat gets wet (which it invariably does playing in England). I believe they have now changed to proper stickers on the newer bubbers but unfortunately too late for me.

I would suggest saving a buck or two and buying the Sher Amin.

[AamerM]

By the way does anyone know where I can buy Bubber Sher stickers online so I can replace the half worn away paint tattoos on my Bubber.

Thanks

[Cover Drive]

By the way does anyone know where I can buy Bubber Sher stickers online so I can replace the half worn away paint tattoos on my Bubber.

Thanks
Try Ebay, because I have seen many people selling stickers (not quite sure about which make)

[Cover Drive]

I have both these bats bought from Lahore last January. Having played a season with them in the UK I would say the Sher Amin is the better bat. They both have a similar ping and obviously the manufacture quality is the same. I think you pay more for the Bubber because it is the new Afridi bat and also the stickers are in fact tattoos on the one I have. This is not good as the paint comes off if the ball hits the splice or if the bat gets wet (which it invariably does playing in England). I believe they have now changed to proper stickers on the newer bubbers but unfortunately too late for me.

I would suggest saving a buck or two and buying the Sher Amin.

But is sweet spot different for both Sher Amin and Bubber Sher? Also isn't Bubber Sher a bit thicker compare to Sher Amin? Lastly apart from money factor which one would you recommend since you have and used both of them? And why?

Thanks
I am asking this because I am desperate to get one of these bat (intially I said I want Sher Amin but now I am like Bubber Sher)

[Guenon123]

I just chcked CA website I did not see any 'CA Pro 2000' intact I saw 'CA Pro 20/20', I am not sure which one are you talking about. If it is Pro 20/20, then it is a better version of CA 20/20 which I currently have. 20/20 is pretty good bat, it is light weight (2.7 or 2.8), it has around 8 grains, good balance, the sweet spot is alright. I mean if I hit the ball it won't really go far I think this is because I did not knock it at all. I haven't used 20/20 much just used it once or twice so far. But another PPer posted comments on 20/20 above you can also read them. Also I once measured it is 65mm thick. So after reading these comments on CA 20/20 you can somewhat get an idea what CA Pro 20/20 would be like. Thus it will be much better than CA 20/20. (i am assuming that you are talking about CA Pro 20/20)Hope it helps!

Thanks for all the info. No, I was not talking about CA Pro 20/20. There used to be CA Pro 2000 which was used by Saeed Anwar/Marvan Atapattu etc as per a website.

[AamerM]

But is sweet spot different for both Sher Amin and Bubber Sher? Also isn't Bubber Sher a bit thicker compare to Sher Amin? Lastly apart from money factor which one would you recommend since you have and used both of them? And why?

Thanks
I am asking this because I am desperate to get one of these bat (intially I said I want Sher Amin but now I am like Bubber Sher)

The thickness of the two bats - there is minimal difference. The Sher Amin has also a thick blade and thick edges. Do you need the bat to be so thick? Probably not as long as you strike the ball properly.

The sweet spot on both bats is lower down the blade compared to english bats. I also have an old Slazenger v500 and the sweet spot is definitely higher up on the slazenger.

Performance wise both are very similar. They are both well balanced with nice pick up on both. The ball flies off both equally as well.

I bought the bubber because it was the new thing and yes it is a nice bat. The only drawback is the paint finish. If you can get a bubber with stickers then get one of those, it certainly turns heads and sparks conversation!
If you can't get one with stickers then get a Sher Amin.

[Rizwan25]

Which one is better...
Malik bubber or CA12000?

[Cover Drive]

The thickness of the two bats - there is minimal difference. The Sher Amin has also a thick blade and thick edges. Do you need the bat to be so thick? Probably not as long as you strike the ball properly.

The sweet spot on both bats is lower down the blade compared to english bats. I also have an old Slazenger v500 and the sweet spot is definitely higher up on the slazenger.

Performance wise both are very similar. They are both well balanced with nice pick up on both. The ball flies off both equally as well.

I bought the bubber because it was the new thing and yes it is a nice bat. The only drawback is the paint finish. If you can get a bubber with stickers then get one of those, it certainly turns heads and sparks conversation!
If you can't get one with stickers then get a Sher Amin.
JazakALLAH Kar for your comments, they were really helpful. Previously I thought the Bubber Sher with sticker is fake and the original Bubber Sher is the one with paint but you proved me wrong. Thanks again.

[Cover Drive]

Thanks for all the info. No, I was not talking about CA Pro 20/20. There used to be CA Pro 2000 which was used by Saeed Anwar/Marvan Atapattu etc as per a website.
Ohh okay I am not sure which bat are you talking about then. I just went on CA website and saw all of there bats and didn't find any CA Pro 2000. Btw here is a direct link to all CA bats

http://www.cawears.com/cricket/products.asp?SecID=11&CatID=0

[nitrous]

Frz checked the prices for me and there are as follows:

Sher is for about Rs. 13500, the CA 12000 was not available then but the CA 10000 is for about 14000 Rs

[asfandyar]

CA 20/20 is for 3500

[Rizwan25]

I just bought a Malik bat and I m not sure if its fake or real? So are there any tips to find out if a bat is a real english willow?

[Bouncer]

I just bought a Malik bat and I m not sure if its fake or real? So are there any tips to find out if a bat is a real english willow?


post few pictures of ur bat...close ups of grains and splice, colse up of edges and tell where u bought it from and for how much!

[Cover Drive]

post few pictures of ur bat...close ups of grains and splice, colse up of edges and tell where u bought it from and for how much!
If it is Bubber Sher then on top of the cane it has a goldenish round circle

If you post pictures then it would be easier to tell if the bat is real or fake

[iHammad]

WOW!!!
Ppl here really know abt bats!!!!!
I will certainly ask anything abt bats when I am buying one.

Right now I have Reebok Skipper http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31GDS3VFBCL._SL500_AA280_.jpg

[Cover Drive]

^^^What club do you play for iHammad?

[Serendipity]

A good thread to keep going for any thig about bats I think:

which one is better then...

1 - CA 12000 Vs Bubber Sher ?

2 - CA 20/20 Vs Gray Nicholls or Reebok similar range? (light to medium range)

3 - Any one used Indian MRF bat signed by Sachin Tendulkar? two of my team mates have and it seemed good, oneof them is realllly heavy but they have lighter version too.

any one can who knows really or any of the above?

[Rizwan25]

post few pictures of ur bat...close ups of grains and splice, colse up of edges and tell where u bought it from and for how much!
I bought it for $155 on ebay :( and I haven't received it yet so as soon as I do I ll post some pics...but I think I made a mistake cause a lot of ppl are telling me I shudnt have bought it online since most sellers are selling fake bats. I hope its not fake though :(

[Rizwan25]

If it is Bubber Sher then on top of the cane it has a goldenish round circle

If you post pictures then it would be easier to tell if the bat is real or fake
It is malik bubber sher..thanks for the info mate..

[Cover Drive]

A good thread to keep going for any thig about bats I think:

which one is better then...

1 - CA 12000 Vs Bubber Sher ?

2 - CA 20/20 Vs Gray Nicholls or Reebok similar range? (light to medium range)

3 - Any one used Indian MRF bat signed by Sachin Tendulkar? two of my team mates have and it seemed good, oneof them is realllly heavy but they have lighter version too.

any one can who knows really or any of the above?

1. Not quite sure because it is a tough call. I haven't quite used either so sorry

2. I have CA 20/20. But before comparing CA 20/20 with Gray Nicolls you will have to find which bat are you looking for because there are different levels for Gray Nicolls bat (like 3 Star, 4 Star etc). I also have a Gray Nicolls bat, mine is Powerbow 3 Star (which is 60 mm thick and CA 20/20 is 65 mm thick). When I once compared the two bats I found out that when I hit the ball with Gray Nicolls it goes further compare to CA 20/20. I am not sure maybe this is because of knocking. I knocked in Gray Nicolls (alot seriously) but I never knocked in CA 20/20. As far grains are concerned CA 20/20 has around 8 grains whereas my Gray Nicolls have 4-5 (not quite sure if it 4 or 5). Whenever someone sees my Gray Nicolls bat in my club he always tell me that your Gray Nicolls bat will last much longer compare to CA 20/20 because for Gray Nicolls grains are wider apart.

[Cover Drive]

I bought it for $155 on ebay :( and I haven't received it yet so as soon as I do I ll post some pics...but I think I made a mistake cause a lot of ppl are telling me I shudnt have bought it online since most sellers are selling fake bats. I hope its not fake though :(

If you consider the price then the bat doesn't look fake because one of my club team mate bought Bubber Sher it costed him around $120-$130 (Canadian) including shipping (I remember when this guy was about to buy his Bubber Sher he also called a seller who was in States selling Bubber Sher's [he had more than one], his Bubber Sher's were original. If you bought the bat from the same guys then InshALLAH it will be original). There is bunch of people on Ebay who are selling fake stuff. Especially sellers in India are selling fake stuff.

[Rizwan25]

If you consider the price then the bat doesn't look fake because one of my club team mate bought Bubber Sher it costed him around $120-$130 (Canadian) including shipping (I remember when this guy was about to buy his Bubber Sher he also called a seller who was in States selling Bubber Sher's [he had more than one], his Bubber Sher's were original. If you bought the bat from the same guys then InshALLAH it will be original). There is bunch of people on Ebay who are selling fake stuff. Especially sellers in India are selling fake stuff.
They guy I m buying from is pakistani based in uae...so lets hope its original otherwise I ll just have to call ebay for refund and stuff.

[Cover Drive]

They guy I m buying from is pakistani based in uae...so lets hope its original otherwise I ll just have to call ebay for refund and stuff.
I hope it is original. I am not aware of Ebay policies as I have never purchased anything (whenever I intend to purchase something from Ebay but at the end I end up buying it from a local stores)

[iHammad]

^^^What club do you play for iHammad?
I am only 13 and i play at school and on the weekends with my friends! But studies come first, and I will think abt playing for clubs when im older. :)

[iHammad]

Bubber Sher vs Sher Amin?
Which one is better?
Perhaps a mod can put a poll in this thread.

[12thMan]

Try Sher-e-Azam. Very nice looking and hit the ball and it stays hit

[xkalibur80]

I will need some guidance on bats too....going to Karachi inshallah in January and would like to know what to look for.

i.e.

Grains (how many should I be looking for)
Thickness
Weight

etc.

I am hearing a lot of good things about Bubber Sher so that might be the ultimate pick - can I get a Kahuna in Karachi? A real one that is??

[Cover Drive]

I am only 13 and i play at school and on the weekends with my friends! But studies come first, and I will think abt playing for clubs when im older. :)
I never realized that your profile says you are in grade 8 :) Off course studies come first!! I myself joined the club for the first time this year (at 18) (during my first year university break) before that I played in highschool, summer and on weekends as you do.

[Cover Drive]

I will need some guidance on bats too....going to Karachi inshallah in January and would like to know what to look for.

i.e.

Grains (how many should I be looking for)
Thickness
Weight

etc.

I am hearing a lot of good things about Bubber Sher so that might be the ultimate pick - can I get a Kahuna in Karachi? A real one that is??

As far my knowledge of bats is I would recommend you few things to consider before purchasing the bat. Always have your hands on the bat making sure how does it feels on your hands and more importantly the balance. When looking grains always remember that more the grains are sooner the bat will start to crack. In other words, lower the amount of the grains longer the bat will last. More grains bat usually doesn't require knocking whereas less grains bat requires alot of knocking. For instance, Bubber Sher has around 11-12 grains this bat will start to crack in a year or two. On the other hand a bat with 4-5 grains will last much longer than 11-12 grains bat. The thickest bat I have seen is Bubber Sher. I am not quite about thickness. All I know thicker the bat further the ball will go :( As far weight is concerned you will have to check it out what weight is good for you and your wrist (heavier bats can cause damage to your wrist). I have 3 bats and there weight range is 2.6-2.8 lbs and that is pretty light for me. I have seen and held a bat which weighs 2.10 lbs. That was fine for me as well but I like using light weight bats.

I am pretty sure it is really hard to find Kahuna in Karachi, especially original one and if you do find a Kahuna in Karachi it will be expensive because Kahuna's are not made in Pakistan so imported stuff tends to be expensive than local market. My suggestion to you would be that if you were to buy Kahuna then buy it online from a legit website rather than wasting your money buying it from Pakistan which at the end will be fake (most likely)

I hope it helps

[nitrous]

When looking grains always remember that more the grains are sooner the bat will start to crack. In other words, lower the amount of the grains longer the bat will last. More grains bat usually doesn't require knocking whereas less grains bat requires alot of knocking. For instance, Bubber Sher has around 11-12 grains this bat will start to crack in a year or two. On the other hand a bat with 4-5 grains will last much longer than 11-12 grains bat.

I hope it helps

Isnt that a myth really? I have heard that the more grains on the bat, the better...

Hence Grade 1 English willow is expensive.

If you take care of the bat, it will last long, no matter how many grains on it

[Master_Entertainer]

Hello! Recently i have been in touch with a supplier in Pakistan who has offered me Bubber Sher and Ihsan Inferno 950 at a reasonable price. But after looking at the pictures im in doubt whether the bats are original or not, although the supplier has guaranteed that all their bats are authentic.

Im posting pictures of the bats, so those of you who got knowledge about cricket bats plz comment

[Cover Drive]

Hello! Recently i have been in touch with a supplier in Pakistan who has offered me Bubber Sher and Ihsan Inferno 950 at a reasonable price. But after looking at the pictures im in doubt whether the bats are original or not, although the supplier has guaranteed that all their bats are authentic.

Im posting pictures of the bats, so those of you who got knowledge about cricket bats plz comment
I am not sure about Ihsan bat but as far Bubber Sher is concerned it is fake in my opinion. The reason behind this fact is that the Bubber Sher has much more grains than the one in the picture (picture has around 6 grains but original Bubber Sher's which I have seen so far have around 13 grains). If the bat has sticker on front and back then it is probably fake because I have heard few people saying that Bubber Sher with stickers are fake whereas Bubber Sher which are painted are original. These are two reasons why I am saying it is fake not sure about others

[Master_Entertainer]

Thank you for the comment. Yes, i agree with you, the bubber sher looks very fake and Ihsan is a bit better. I think i should rather buy from an established online shop, because if one of the bat can be fake then im unsure if the others are original or not.

Has anyone used a Inferno 950? How is the stroke, middle, balance etc

[Kriketer]

I am not sure about Ihsan bat but as far Bubber Sher is concerned it is fake in my opinion. The reason behind this fact is that the Bubber Sher has much more grains than the one in the picture (picture has around 6 grains but original Bubber Sher's which I have seen so far have around 13 grains). If the bat has sticker on front and back then it is probably fake because I have heard few people saying that Bubber Sher with stickers are fake whereas Bubber Sher which are painted are original. These are two reasons why I am saying it is fake not sure about others

Well when it comes to English willows then I believe grains vary by the grade level of willow. There are 4 types of English willows, grade 1 being the best one and usually have 12-15 grains. 6-8 grains doesn't mean that its a bad or fake bat. It could just be a grade 2 or 3 willow bat, which may not be as good as grade 1 but they do last long and got really nice stroke. I have personally used a genuine Kashmir willow Malik bat and it was amazing, much better than my teammates English willow bats. Genuine Kashmir willow come in two grading. Grade 1 Kashmir willow is as good as grade 3 English willow, but these days its better to avoid buying Kashmir willow bats as they are of much worse quality & are not even genuine Kashmir willows.....typical desi going. :)

[Cover Drive]

Well when it comes to English willows then I believe grains vary by the grade level of willow. There are 4 types of English willows, grade 1 being the best one and usually have 12-15 grains. 6-8 grains doesn't mean that its a bad or fake bat. It could just be a grade 2 or 3 willow bat, which may not be as good as grade 1 but they do last long and got really nice stroke. I have personally used a genuine Kashmir willow Malik bat and it was amazing, much better than my teammates English willow bats. Genuine Kashmir willow come in two grading. Grade 1 Kashmir willow is as good as grade 3 English willow, but these days its better to avoid buying Kashmir willow bats as they are of much worse quality & are not even genuine Kashmir willows.....typical desi going. :)
Bubber Sher is grade 1 but the pictures show that it is no where near grade 1 loll...:)

Can you tell more about Kashmiri Willow? They are cheap in price as well, right? Do you knock it? Also how many grains does grade 1 Kashmiri Willow has? I have no idea about Kashmiri Willow bats nor have seen them :(

[Cover Drive]

Isnt that a myth really? I have heard that the more grains on the bat, the better...

Hence Grade 1 English willow is expensive.

If you take care of the bat, it will last long, no matter how many grains on it
You are right more grains better the bat is. I have posted this in my older posts as well. Yes Grade 1 English willow is most expensive and the best willow. By take care what do you mean? Oiling, right? Then knocking, right?

[Cover Drive]

Thank you for the comment. Yes, i agree with you, the bubber sher looks very fake and Ihsan is a bit better. I think i should rather buy from an established online shop, because if one of the bat can be fake then im unsure if the others are original or not.

Has anyone used a Inferno 950? How is the stroke, middle, balance etc
Search you will find a thread called 'Ihsan Inferno 950' have a look at that thread. You can also get Bubber Sher shipped from UT Sports (From Karachi they sell original stuff), shipping from UT Sports is not that expensive

[usman_ash14]

I shall post picture of my bubber sher, i have used it for one season now. :)
There isn't a better bat out there, there really isn't.
Everyone who sees it loves it, bunch of teammates used it in nets too and had nothing but positive things to say about the bat.

[Cover Drive]

I bought it for $155 on ebay :( and I haven't received it yet so as soon as I do I ll post some pics...but I think I made a mistake cause a lot of ppl are telling me I shudnt have bought it online since most sellers are selling fake bats. I hope its not fake though :(
Got it?

[Rizwan25]

Yea man just got it like an hour ago, I don't know how to upload pics here so give me ur email address and I will email em to u right now...
I don't feel good about it man, I think its fake :(

[12thMan]

Yea man just got it like an hour ago, I don't know how to upload pics here so give me ur email address and I will email em to u right now...
I don't feel good about it man, I think its fake :(Did the seller have 786 in his name? What is his userid or the link?

[Rizwan25]

Not its not 786...its ch.shoukat.

[Rizwan25]

Did the seller have 786 in his name? What is his userid or the link?
Did u also buy a fake bat from ebay? What's the procedure to getta refund?
I ll appreciate your response.

[Kriketer]

Bubber Sher is grade 1 but the pictures show that it is no where near grade 1 loll...:)

Can you tell more about Kashmiri Willow? They are cheap in price as well, right? Do you knock it? Also how many grains does grade 1 Kashmiri Willow has? I have no idea about Kashmiri Willow bats nor have seen them :(

Yes, Kashmir willows are a lot cheaper. Sachin, Dravid, Inzy, and most Asian players in 90s used to play with Kashmir willow bats, so you can guess they can't be that bad. I have never seen any Kashmir willow with more than 8 grains. These days its not easy to find a good Kashmir willow bat reason being lots of fake and poor quality bats out there, unless you are getting it from a store and storeguy tells you the truth which bat is good and which isn't. Never buy a Kashmir willow online especially from a place like e-bay.

[12thMan]

Did u also buy a fake bat from ebay? What's the procedure to getta refund?
I ll appreciate your response.No. I have not bought anything from an auction site yet. I may buy a balla if I had to but not a Bat. When I was growing up all you needed was a balla and tennis ball. What if you also buy a ball and it may match the bat.

[sakss]

i need some ones opinion.....im looking to buy ca 20/20 bat the new one..i heard its quite light ..has anyone used it yet or heard about it??i need to know by maximum tomorow coz sme 1 is getting it for me from pakistan n i have to tel him 2mrw.....

[Cover Drive]

i need some ones opinion.....im looking to buy ca 20/20 bat the new one..i heard its quite light ..has anyone used it yet or heard about it??i need to know by maximum tomorow coz sme 1 is getting it for me from pakistan n i have to tel him 2mrw.....
I have CA 20/20. It is quite light and it is pretty good as well (the sweet spot isn't bad). It has around 8 grains which isn't that bad either. My feedback are positive ones. If you have any other question let me know (I will surely answer it after 4 hours InshALLAH)

[sakss]

I have CA 20/20. It is quite light and it is pretty good as well (the sweet spot isn't bad). It has around 8 grains which isn't that bad either. My feedback are positive ones. If you have any other question let me know (I will surely answer it after 4 hours InshALLAH)


thx for replying...whts the price and is it easily availible??whats the weight like compared to ca 10000 or ca 8000??

[Cover Drive]

thx for replying...whts the price and is it easily availible??whats the weight like compared to ca 10000 or ca 8000??
I got that bat as a gift from a fellow club member. I am pretty sure it is easily available in the market. Btw where are you getting it from in Pakistan? If Karachi try UT Sports. I called UT Sports about a month and a half ago to ask price of few products. CA 20/20 was around Rs. 3500. As far weight is concerned the one I have is around 2.7-2.8 lbs whereas I have also seen CA 20/20 which weighs 2.13lbs.

[sakss]

I got that bat as a gift from a fellow club member. I am pretty sure it is easily available in the market. Btw where are you getting it from in Pakistan? If Karachi try UT Sports. I called UT Sports about a month and a half ago to ask price of few products. CA 20/20 was around Rs. 3500. As far weight is concerned the one I have is around 2.7-2.8 lbs whereas I have also seen CA 20/20 which weighs 2.13lbs.

ths pretty light.....na from rawalpindi...ijaz sports.....price should be bw 3000-4000 then rite?
thnx alot for the info bro.....

btw any other bat u recommend within the same price range??
iv used ca somo,,ca hi hit,,ihsan crown,,,,as skipper,,,mb malik(the 1 moyo/malik used before) and other plain ones...

[Cover Drive]

ths pretty light.....na from rawalpindi...ijaz sports.....price should be bw 3000-4000 then rite?
thnx alot for the info bro.....

btw any other bat u recommend within the same price range??
iv used ca somo,,ca hi hit,,ihsan crown,,,,as skipper,,,mb malik(the 1 moyo/malik used before) and other plain ones...
You should be getting one between 3000-4000.

Woow man you have used alot of bats. I own three bats (1 Gray Nicolls, 1 CA 20/20 and one plain bat). So I am not quite sure about any other bats within that price range. Sorry bro :(

If you have any other question please don't hesitate asking me. It would be my pleasure to help you out

[Cover Drive]

sakss please read post number 81 and 90 for more information on CA 20/20

[sakss]

sakss please read post number 81 and 90 for more information on CA 20/20


thnx that ws quite helpful...
i thnk im gona go for the ca 20/20
wish had the budget to get the ca plus 10000....what a bat that is...

[Cover Drive]

thnx that ws quite helpful...
i thnk im gona go for the ca 20/20
wish had the budget to get the ca plus 10000....what a bat that is...
CA 10000+ is Rs.10000+

I once had my hands on this bat. Honestly speaking the bat is amazing. It is so light and the balance and everything is awesome.

[xkalibur80]

CA 10000+ is Rs.10000+

I once had my hands on this bat. Honestly speaking the bat is amazing. It is so light and the balance and everything is awesome.


I think both CA10000 & Malik Bubber sher are priced between Rs. 10,000-14,000.

Even if they are Rs 12,000 - it works out to about $150 Canadian! much cheaper compared to what I have seen online as both bats are being sold for $200+...I have seen it as high as $300 on one site.

Cover Drive - I see that you are in Toronto....do you play in the league as well?

[Cover Drive]

I think both CA10000 & Malik Bubber sher are priced between Rs. 10,000-14,000.

Even if they are Rs 12,000 - it works out to about $150 Canadian! much cheaper compared to what I have seen online as both bats are being sold for $200+...I have seen it as high as $300 on one site.

Cover Drive - I see that you are in Toronto....do you play in the league as well?
One of my fellow club member bought Bubber Sher for $120 (without shipping). Online (like on Toronto Kijiji and Craigslist) I have seen people selling it for $350 used and there is no guarantee that it is original. He is going Pakistan next month. I am really keen to buy it. But now I am double minded. I have CA 12000+ pads and gloves, so should I buy MB Malik Bubber Sher or CA 12000+? If anyone was in my position what would have you done? Please give me your suggestions it would be really appreciated

xkalibur80, I actually live in Brampton. I did join a club this summer for first time. I played under EDCL. How about you? What league did you play for?

[xkalibur80]

One of my fellow club member bought Bubber Sher for $120 (without shipping). Online (like on Toronto Kijiji and Craigslist) I have seen people selling it for $350 used and there is no guarantee that it is original. He is going Pakistan next month. I am really keen to buy it. But now I am double minded. I have CA 12000+ pads and gloves, so should I buy MB Malik Bubber Sher or CA 12000+? If anyone was in my position what would have you done? Please give me your suggestions it would be really appreciated

xkalibur80, I actually live in Brampton. I did join a club this summer for first time. I played under EDCL. How about you? What league did you play for?


That's pretty cheap...I have never seen a bat priced that low even on kijiji. As far as your choices are concerned, I don't think you could wrong with either of the two.

I am going to Pakistan as well inshallah in January so the plan is to bring back a couple of good bats.

We are currently putting through a team for the first time in T&D and are recruiting players. If you are interested in switching do let me know as we are holding tryouts this month.

[Khurram]

Buy monty bats. He makes realy good bats.

[Dare2Dream]

Does UT sports have a branch in Lahore (if so what is location)?

If not, what reputable shops are there in Lahore with reasonable prices?

[Cover Drive]

Does UT sports have a branch in Lahore (if so what is location)?

If not, what reputable shops are there in Lahore with reasonable prices?
No UT Sports does not have a branch in Lahore. However, I got pads and gloves for myself from Lahore. I didn't go Lahore this summer but my mom got these pads for me and she told me that she got them from Liberty (there is a sports shop in the basement not quite sure where exactly it is, but if you need to know I can surely ask her for you). She got CA 12000+ pads and gloves both for Rs.5000 whereas I called UT Sports around a month ago and asked them the price of it they told me they are Rs.3200 so she paid Rs.1800 more than UT sports price but who cares.

[Cover Drive]

Does UT sports have a branch in Lahore (if so what is location)?

If not, what reputable shops are there in Lahore with reasonable prices?
I asked her where exactly was the shop she said it is below Shezan Sweets

[Dare2Dream]

I asked her where exactly was the shop she said it is below Shezan Sweets

Thanks man, I'll keep that in mind! Gulberg is easy to get to!

Wondering if anyone else have any suggestion on a shop in Lahore of the calibre (in price/quality) of UT sports? There must be some known shops that have UT sports like low prices.

[sakss]

thres a few sports shops in anarkali too....ther prices are quite reasonable

[Dare2Dream]

thres a few sports shops in anarkali too....ther prices are quite reasonable

Yeah, that is where I bought my bat last time.

So looks like no specific shop stands out in Lahore like is the case for Karachi?

[sultanator]

Ok, i'm in England and frankly, the bats here just don't cut it, my dad got me a malik sher from pakistan but my baby cousin spilt orange juice all over it before i could oil/knock it in and the wood split when it dried. So now i have a budget of £50 and was wondering if anyone knows anywhere to get a pakistani bat, or Maliks to be precise, these English websites are just too expensive.

[Oxy]

£50??? - its not the bats that 'dont cut it'....its your budget!!!

[wiseguy]

erm i got my mb malik sher amin bat for £60

also you can get top bats at great prices from ebay.co.uk my mate got CA sumo for £40 brand new authentic grade A english willow top bat!!! no problems at all!!!!

[12thMan]

Try English, Australian or South African bats. They are giving the best value for money these days. I think 65-70% of players with most runs in last year and this year were using the non desi brands.

[sultanator]

Thanks for the help, i really want to try and avoid ebay, well my dad does, he hates sites like that. I asked if i could increase my budget, so i'm now at £75, are there any sites apart from ebay that are highly recommended?

[Cover Drive]

I am not aware of any websites which are in England. But I would recommend you an English such as Gray Nicolls because it is local bat for you (since you are in England) so it would be cheaper than foreign brand (such as MB Malik) because they are imported bats (unless you find one extrememly cheap)

[12thMan]

£75 will be about 10000 Rs???? Get one shipped from Pakistan. You probably will need a person to buy it in Pakistan and ship it for you (maybe someone traveling). If you buy one yourself on phone or website then two problems:
- No one gets to look at the bat before buying (you can forget about returning it probably)
- You calling yourself and having them ship the cost will be higher. Not just the shipping cost but maybe also the bat price

[Oxy]

Where in England are you? Some really good stockists of Pak bats in certain parts of the country. I'm assuming theres no rush with the season ending.

[sultanator]

Where in England are you? Some really good stockists of Pak bats in certain parts of the country. I'm assuming theres no rush with the season ending.

South-East London, Surrey county in a town called Purley.

£75 will be about 10000 Rs???? Get one shipped from Pakistan. You probably will need a person to buy it in Pakistan and ship it for you (maybe someone traveling). If you buy one yourself on phone or website then two problems:
- No one gets to look at the bat before buying (you can forget about returning it probably)
- You calling yourself and having them ship the cost will be higher. Not just the shipping cost but maybe also the bat price

Good idea actually, tried that about a year ago with a stubborn relative, but i'll see, thanks.

[Oxy]

South-East London, Surrey county in a town called Purley.


Malik Sports - Slough have hundreds of Asian bats - from very cheap to very expensive.

[Cover Drive]

Malik Sports - Slough have hundreds of Asian bats - from very cheap to very expensive.
Just googled it and this is there website
http://www.maliksports.co.uk/

Malik International UK
236 Farnham Road, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 4XE
Tel/Fax: 01753 825425

[Cover Drive]

South-East London, Surrey county in a town called Purley.



Good idea actually, tried that about a year ago with a stubborn relative, but i'll see, thanks.
Bubber Sher (better and improved version of Sher Amin) could cost you around Rs. 10000 now since Afridi has began using new bat, Bubber Sher prive have probably depreciated now.

[Serendipity]

Hi Guys and salam!

I need to buy a bat in Khi (although I can buy from Lahore too as I might be there for a wedding but not good enough deals or contacts being mentioned here) and want buy only one bat - the best according to what I am after and situation:

1 – I have one old cheap unbranded Minadad bat – is solid to do ‘tuc tuck and ocassional shots, no probs, been old ally of mine but not being used now as the curve and balance is not so great.

2 – I have got CA 20/20 – no knocking done, played this season, except the bottom like many bats, good for the price and has good sweet spot but is not heavy as I wanted a light bat, it has got relatively good balance and curve.

3 – Now that I am trying to concentrate on my batting, being a swing/seam bowler all my cricketing life, I realised that I have enjoyed batting every now and then and can play some shots too if I concentrate hard enough to wait for the right balls – I always had good defence, so now I think I need a relatively (compared to CA 20/20) heavier bat, I am slim so do not want too heavy but something heavier than CA 20/20 with heavier, bouncier and more solid sweet spot with more power – got out twice hitting at long off, skying it - more to do with my batting skill perhaps, follow through and use of bottom hand then any thing else - but have also managed to clear the ropes aerially 4 times at mid wicket and mid on with the same bat – but still think slightly heavier (not too heavy) and more solid middle spot would help next season.

Now I do not particularly want to knock the bat really if I can help it but I do understand all bats do need some kind of knocking, especially the edges of the bat and bottom part but to repeat I do not really want to knock if I can help it except for the sides and bottom a little bit for a couple of days at the most. With that in mind, can the batting experts tell me what to go for and things to keep in mind:

1 - CA 10000 or CA 120000 or SHER BUBBER – or indeed any thing else better?

2 – I do not want it to start decaying/splitting in one or two year.

3 – I bat at number 6 at the moment, either slog with few overs left, or mostly batting collapse and lots of overs and keep one end going with shots at right deliveries and rotating strikes

4 – I know it may be bizzare but there is a distant possibility that I be push on to open the innings (I have done for friendlies and for weaker Saturday elevens) because of relatively better defensive skills so I need the keep that in mind.

5 – I do want it to stay hit if I go mad max with it – so more grain perhaps? 8/10/12/14? But do not want it to split in a year or two so not sure about sher bubber as colleagues have said it might break in 1 year or 2?

6 – so medium or medium to heavy weight, with goooooooood sweet spot and good power with relatively better (3/4/5) year longitivity?

7 – I do not mind paying the right price, as long as I am being ripped off and paying the normal Pak rate (not overseas or web prices etc)

8 – How do I make sure absolutely that it is the ‘genuine’ article? and best bat according to above?

What do the batting experts or bat experts suggest?

[shahzadddd]

What happened to the good old Ihsan bats ?

[qaiser]

how is irfan's bat

[Yaser]

ndsports on ebay have Pak bats

[Serendipity]

even ihsan or Irfan will do if they fulfil teh criteria and are good enough? heard a bit about Irfan iferno.

Hi Guys and salam!

I need to buy a bat in Khi (although I can buy from Lahore too as I might be there for a wedding but not good enough deals or contacts being mentioned here) and want buy only one bat - the best according to what I am after and situation:

1 – I have one old cheap unbranded Minadad bat – is solid to do ‘tuc tuck and ocassional shots, no probs, been old ally of mine but not being used now as the curve and balance is not so great.

2 – I have got CA 20/20 – no knocking done, played this season, except the bottom like many bats, good for the price and has good sweet spot but is not heavy as I wanted a light bat, it has got relatively good balance and curve.

3 – Now that I am trying to concentrate on my batting, being a swing/seam bowler all my cricketing life, I realised that I have enjoyed batting every now and then and can play some shots too if I concentrate hard enough to wait for the right balls – I always had good defence, so now I think I need a relatively (compared to CA 20/20) heavier bat, I am slim so do not want too heavy but something heavier than CA 20/20 with heavier, bouncier and more solid sweet spot with more power – got out twice hitting at long off, skying it - more to do with my batting skill perhaps, follow through and use of bottom hand then any thing else - but have also managed to clear the ropes aerially 4 times at mid wicket and mid on with the same bat – but still think slightly heavier (not too heavy) and more solid middle spot would help next season.

Now I do not particularly want to knock the bat really if I can help it but I do understand all bats do need some kind of knocking, especially the edges of the bat and bottom part but to repeat I do not really want to knock if I can help it except for the sides and bottom a little bit for a couple of days at the most. With that in mind, can the batting experts tell me what to go for and things to keep in mind:

1 - CA 10000 or CA 120000 or SHER BUBBER – or indeed any thing else better?

2 – I do not want it to start decaying/splitting in one or two year.

3 – I bat at number 6 at the moment, either slog with few overs left, or mostly batting collapse and lots of overs and keep one end going with shots at right deliveries and rotating strikes

4 – I know it may be bizzare but there is a distant possibility that I be push on to open the innings (I have done for friendlies and for weaker Saturday elevens) because of relatively better defensive skills so I need the keep that in mind.

5 – I do want it to stay hit if I go mad max with it – so more grain perhaps? 8/10/12/14? But do not want it to split in a year or two so not sure about sher bubber as colleagues have said it might break in 1 year or 2?

6 – so medium or medium to heavy weight, with goooooooood sweet spot and good power with relatively better (3/4/5) year longitivity?

7 – I do not mind paying the right price, as long as I am being ripped off and paying the normal Pak rate (not overseas or web prices etc)

8 – How do I make sure absolutely that it is the ‘genuine’ article? and best bat according to above?

What do the batting experts or bat experts suggest?

[Cover Drive]

Hi Guys and salam!

Walakiumasalam brother,
just to let you know first that I am not a bat expert :P, but I will try my best to answer each question

.........


3 – Now that I am trying to concentrate on my batting, being a swing/seam bowler all my cricketing life, I realised that I have enjoyed batting every now and then and can play some shots too if I concentrate hard enough to wait for the right balls – I always had good defence, so now I think I need a relatively (compared to CA 20/20) heavier bat, I am slim so do not want too heavy but something heavier than CA 20/20 with heavier, bouncier and more solid sweet spot with more power – got out twice hitting at long off, skying it - more to do with my batting skill perhaps, follow through and use of bottom hand then any thing else - but have also managed to clear the ropes aerially 4 times at mid wicket and mid on with the same bat – but still think slightly heavier (not too heavy) and more solid middle spot would help next season.

Since you already own CA 2020 and you are looking for a slightly heavier bat which has a good sweet spot. In other words which have a strong sweet spot and big sweet spot I would recommend you Sher Amin or Bubber Sher. now the difference between these two which I have noticed after having look at them is that Bubber Sher has a bit more grains, a bit thicker, a bit powerful compare to Sher Amin and a bit expensive. I am pretty sure that you will be able to clear the boundary with either bats. The price of Sher amin (as confirmed today, I called UT sports in the morning) is Rs. 7500 whereas Bubber Sher is Rs.12500. Now it is upto you to decide which one should be brought. After reading above post (just paragraph number 3) I would go for Bubber Sher because I like Bubber Sher more than Sher Amin

Now I do not particularly want to knock the bat really if I can help it but I do understand all bats do need some kind of knocking, especially the edges of the bat and bottom part but to repeat I do not really want to knock if I can help it except for the sides and bottom a little bit for a couple of days at the most. With that in mind, can the batting experts tell me what to go for and things to keep in mind:

One of my club member has both Sher Amin and Bubber sher. This guy is slogger he comes to crease and start slogging from ball one he is 'wannabe Afridi'. Sometimes when he is successful he is easily able to cross the boundary but what I noticed after he played with both bats was the ball went a bit further than Bubber Sher compare to Sher Amin. I asked him several times that did you ever knock these bats he simply said no. Also you don't have to knock bats which have around 11-14 grains because they are preknocked. If you have a bat with 4 or 8 grains 9like CA 2020) you will have to knock that. I became interested in these two bats (Sher Amin and Bubber Sher) after looking at his bats

1 - CA 10000 or CA 120000 or SHER BUBBER – or indeed any thing else better?

Uhmm...let me tell you prices of these bats first CA 10K+ Rs. 11000, CA 12K+ Rs. 15000 and Bubber Sher Rs. 12500. I personally am confused which bat should I buy CA 12K+ or Bubber Sher (as I am planning to buy one of these bats). I usually think it this way CA 10k+ (Used by Inzi), CA 12K+ (Used by Misbah) and Bubber Sher (Formerly used by Afridi, Malik and presently used by Shazaib Hasan). So sorry couldn't really help you there

2 – I do not want it to start decaying/splitting in one or two year.

I am not sure how many grains are present in CA 10K+ and CA 12K+ but Sher Amin has more grains than CA 2020 and less grains than Bubber Sher. The concluded season was the first time I joined a club so I am not quite sure after how long the bat starts to split. But one of my club member who played with me knew alot about bats. I used to ask him question and once I asked him a question that after how long these (alot of grains bats) start to split up he said perhaps after one season. I also have Gray Nicolls Powerbow bat which has 4 or 5 grains (I think 4) so whenever he saw that bat he always told me that this bat will last really long

3 – I bat at number 6 at the moment, either slog with few overs left, or mostly batting collapse and lots of overs and keep one end going with shots at right deliveries and rotating strikes

Since you bat at number 6 and have to slog then Sher Amin or Bubber Sher would be fine. I am not sure about CA 10K+ or CA 12K+. No one in my club has CA 10K+ or CA 12K+ so I am not quite sure about them. But I remember once we had a game against a team (which was consisted of Pakistani and there kits were from Pakistan as well) so I had a look at once of there batsman bat which was CA 10K+ and I must say the bat was AMAZING , the weight was fine, balance was perfect, cureve was perfect etc everything was perfect. So I sometimes imagine that if CA 10K+ is that good then imagine how good CA 12K+ would be :13: (since CA 12K+ is a better version of CA 10K+).

4 – I know it may be bizzare but there is a distant possibility that I be push on to open the innings (I have done for friendlies and for weaker Saturday elevens) because of relatively better defensive skills so I need the keep that in mind.

You can play defensive or offensive with either four bats CA 10K+ or CA 12K+ or Sher Amin or Bubber Sher

5 – I do want it to stay hit if I go mad max with it – so more grain perhaps? 8/10/12/14? But do not want it to split in a year or two so not sure about sher bubber as colleagues have said it might break in 1 year or 2?

Since few PPers said Bubber Sher might break in a year or two then Sher amin would last longer compare to Bubber Sher. Again not sure how many grains CA 10K+ and/or CA 12K+ has so can't say anything about these two

6 – so medium or medium to heavy weight, with goooooooood sweet spot and good power with relatively better (3/4/5) year longitivity?

Perhaps Sher Amin, it has very good sweet spot, much stronger and bigger sweet spot compare to CA 2020. Again not sure how many grains CA 10K+ and/or CA 12K+ has so can't say anything about these two

7 – I do not mind paying the right price, as long as I am being ripped off and paying the normal Pak rate (not overseas or web prices etc)

Few bats prices I foudn out today after calling UT Sports (In pakistani Rupees and Canadian Dollars):
CA 12000+: Rs. 15000 and $191.26
CA 10000+: Rs. 11000 and $140.22
MB Malik Bubber Sher: Rs. 12500 and $159.34
MB Malik Sher Amin: Rs. 7500 and $95.6
Ihsan Inferno 950: Rs. 12500 and $159.34
AS V200 (or just 200): Rs. 9000 and $114.62

Since I am in Canada. I am not sure if these are Pakistani buyer prices or oversea buyer prices. The reason why I am saying this is becaus ethey probably saw my number which came on there phone ID caller and off course they can recgonize whether it is local or international call. Another reason why I am saying this is because as I earlier mentioned one of my club member who has Bubber Sher, he got his Bubber Sher during our season (in Summer0 and I asked him a few days ago (liek 4 days ago) that how much did you pay for your Bubber Sher (without shipping, he got it shipped form Pakistan his friend bought the bat for him and shipped it to him in Canada), he told me that only bat costed him $120 Canadian. So by now you probably got my point....

8 – How do I make sure absolutely that it is the ‘genuine’ article? and best bat according to above?

Uhmm :20:...guess someone else should give a shot at this

What do the batting experts or bat experts suggest?

I have answered most of your question above in bolded part. I sincerly apologize that if I didn't answer you question and if I made a grammatical mistake. Since time is limited for me right now, I wrote the above reply in a bit rush so sorry :(

I hope I helped you. if you have any other question please post it I will answer it asap
Thanks

[sakss]

i finally got my CA 20-20 pro ....its a beauty....

[Cover Drive]

i finally got my CA 20-20 pro ....its a beauty....
Is it the one with red stickers?

[12thMan]

Is it the one with red stickers?Are you looking for your lost bat?

[Cover Drive]

Are you looking for your lost bat?
lolll no. Some people call CA 20/20 as CA 20/20 Pro.

[sakss]

Is it the one with red stickers?


ya..thats the 1..

[Cover Drive]

CA plus 10,000 and hi-hit...

also got a plain bat from ijaz sports in rwp with wood worm stickers on it....has a banging middle...lol
Can you please explain more about this bat to Serendipity?

[Cover Drive]

Anyone on PP who has CA 12000+ can you please tell more about this bat, it would be really appreciated? I am looking to buy this bat so.........

[xkalibur80]

I have answered most of your question above in bolded part. I sincerly apologize that if I didn't answer you question and if I made a grammatical mistake. Since time is limited for me right now, I wrote the above reply in a bit rush so sorry :(

I hope I helped you. if you have any other question please post it I will answer it asap
Thanks


You have to be the most knowledgeable/helpful person when it comes to bats. Thanks again for sharing your expertise.

I totally agree with the pricing as well - UT sports is obviously going to give you a higher price point if they know you are calling from overseas. I am going to Karachi inshallah in January and have plans to actually strike a deal with a supplier to import bats and other cricketing equipment to Canada.

I know one guy who currently sells UT sports bats in Toronto and I must say the bats are pretty good.

[sultanator]

I wanna get a bubber sher and have been looking around but i have found different ones and i don't know which is fake. I've seen the lion with the gold border and 13 grains and i've seen a yellow bordered lion but it has 'ready to play' written on it. I would assume that the real one is the one like Afridi's (yellow bordered lion on front and back without 'ready to play' written on it, also, plain edges). Can someone clear this up for me please? I want one from UT sports since they are the cheapest. Would anyone with a bubber sher from UT sports be so kind as to upload a photo?

[Cover Drive]

I wanna get a bubber sher and have been looking around but i have found different ones and i don't know which is fake. I've seen the lion with the gold border and 13 grains and i've seen a yellow bordered lion but it has 'ready to play' written on it. I would assume that the real one is the one like Afridi's (yellow bordered lion on front and back without 'ready to play' written on it, also, plain edges). Can someone clear this up for me please? I want one from UT sports since they are the cheapest. Would anyone with a bubber sher from UT sports be so kind as to upload a photo?
Since you are buying Bubber Sher from UT Sports then it has to be original because Ut Sports don't carry fake products

[Bouncer]

i finally got my CA 20-20 pro ....its a beauty....


can you please post the close up pictures...front/back/sweet spot/edges/handle(from top showing # of pieces of cane)

[sakss]

can you please post the close up pictures...front/back/sweet spot/edges/handle(from top showing # of pieces of cane)


ill post sme pix by2mrw inshallah

[Cover Drive]

You have to be the most knowledgeable/helpful person when it comes to bats. Thanks again for sharing your expertise.

I totally agree with the pricing as well - UT sports is obviously going to give you a higher price point if they know you are calling from overseas. I am going to Karachi inshallah in January and have plans to actually strike a deal with a supplier to import bats and other cricketing equipment to Canada.

I know one guy who currently sells UT sports bats in Toronto and I must say the bats are pretty good.
Don't embarrass me I don't know anything about bats seriously I don't know anything lolll

I hope you get a good deal and good products for your newly formed club

Are you talking about Fawad or Saad who sell UT Sports bats?

[sakss]

can you please post the close up pictures...front/back/sweet spot/edges/handle(from top showing # of pieces of cane)


http://i34.tinypic.com/288s8k4.jpg

http://i37.tinypic.com/2eoelg6.jpg
the sweet spot


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[Serendipity]

Thank you CD, you are a star mate, much appreciated, really! PPL like you make PP special, taking tiem and making so much effort to give their advice/opinion and help out.

Now I have some further questions which I will put in separate mail - as this one is getting long - see if you have any thing moer to add or someone else, please? thanks!


I have answered most of your question above in bolded part. I sincerly apologize that if I didn't answer you question and if I made a grammatical mistake. Since time is limited for me right now, I wrote the above reply in a bit rush so sorry :(

I hope I helped you. if you have any other question please post it I will answer it asap
Thanks

[Serendipity]

wow, sakss ur 20/20 PRO looks good - I have CA 20/20 (NOT PRO) def ur one has a meatier middle spot.

Now, I am wondering:

1 - CA 12K or Sher Bubber? (probably CA 12K if it does not aplit in one year!) doe sny one have CA 12K or knwo how many grains it has or any knowldge of its sweet spot?

2 - Second choice is Irfan Inferno or Sher Amin?

3 - Any one in Pak or Khi can confirm their price locally?

4 - CD - sorry being lazt whats $120 canadian as taht what you said ur friend bought Sher Bubber for in Khi???? compared to Rs 12,500 u got from UT?

5 - CD - u can become freelance discount agent for bats mate and get commission for procuring the best original bats at competitive price for PPers!

so last 3 are: CA 12K (how many grains, any one know?) V Sher Bubber (12 grains?) OR VS Sher Amin (grains?)

[xkalibur80]

wow, sakss ur 20/20 PRO looks good - I have CA 20/20 (NOT PRO) def ur one has a meatier middle spot.

Now, I am wondering:

1 - CA 12K or Sher Bubber? (probably CA 12K if it does not aplit in one year!) doe sny one have CA 12K or knwo how many grains it has or any knowldge of its sweet spot?

2 - Second choice is Irfan Inferno or Sher Amin?

3 - Any one in Pak or Khi can confirm their price locally?

4 - CD - sorry being lazt whats $120 canadian as taht what you said ur friend bought Sher Bubber for in Khi???? compared to Rs 12,500 u got from UT?

5 - CD - u can become freelance discount agent for bats mate and get commission for procuring the best original bats at competitive price for PPers!

so last 3 are: CA 12K (how many grains, any one know?) V Sher Bubber (12 grains?) OR VS Sher Amin (grains?)

To answer your first questions, Rs 12,500 equates to $160 Cdn. Keep in mind that this doesn't include any potential negotiations....I am sure after negotiations, you can bring the price down to $140.

Second suggestion is a great one...although the suggestion is made for Cover Drive, I am actually going to be doing that. I will be getting bats shipped and then selling them for a relatively better price compared to what people pay in Toronto.

Based on what I have read in this post, one can not go wrong with either of the 3 bats that you have mentioned i.e. CA12K, Bubber Sher and Sher Amin. CD already mentioned that Bubber Sher is a newer version of Sher Amin and CA12K is a newer CA10k. The reason why they are priced higher is because they are being used by some international players currently. If you want good value for your money, go with CA10k or Sher Amin as you get 90% of the same performance but for a lot lower price.

[xkalibur80]

Don't embarrass me I don't know anything about bats seriously I don't know anything lolll

I hope you get a good deal and good products for your newly formed club

Are you talking about Fawad or Saad who sell UT Sports bats?


I like your humbleness and yes I am talking about Fawad. His bats are pretty decent although branded as UT.

[sultanator]

Since you are buying Bubber Sher from UT Sports then it has to be original because Ut Sports don't carry fake products

Thank you! do you have the bat from UT yourself? If you do, would you mind uploading photos? It's so i know which Bubber Sher is real in case i find one elsewhere, i can judge from the pictures.

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wow, sakss ur 20/20 PRO looks good - I have CA 20/20 (NOT PRO) def ur one has a meatier middle spot.

Now, I am wondering:

1 - CA 12K or Sher Bubber? (probably CA 12K if it does not aplit in one year!) doe sny one have CA 12K or knwo how many grains it has or any knowldge of its sweet spot?

Uhmmm...I am not sure about CA 12K+. I remember around a month or two ago one guy listed CA 12K+ on our local classifieds website (his ad is no longer available on that website). I remember what he said about the bat in his was that the bat has 12 straight grains (it was original CA bat, not fake).

2 - Second choice is Irfan Inferno or Sher Amin?

I am not sure what do you mean by Ihsan Inferno. There are different levels of Ihsan Inferno bats (such as Ihsan Inferno 250, 350, 550, 750 and 950). I am assuming that you are talking about Ihsan Inferno 950 since I listed price of that bat. If one is looking at price of Ihsan Inferno 950 and Sher Amin he would clearly assuming that Ihsan Inferno is better than Sher Amin. the reason why I said this is because of the price difference. Since the price of Ihsan Inferno 950 is same as Bubber Sher one will categorize Ihsan Inferno 950 and Bubber Sher together not Ihsan Inferno 950 and Sher Amin. I personally think that Ihsan Inferno 950 is better bat than Sher Amin. But I could be wrong. By the way, I found a thread which I think will be helpful for you (the link it pasted below and the title of thread says 'What is Ihsan inferno 950 like?')

http://www.pakpassion.net/ppforum/showthread.php?p=2152853#post2152853

3 - Any one in Pak or Khi can confirm their price locally?

4 - CD - sorry being lazt whats $120 canadian as taht what you said ur friend bought Sher Bubber for in Khi???? compared to Rs 12,500 u got from UT?

What I was trying to say in that specific part was the difference in price. When I called UT Sports yesterday they told me that Bubber Sher costs Rs.12500 which is approximately $160 Canadian Dollars. Once I converted the price in Canadian Dollar from Pakistani Rupees I had a flashback. One of my club member (Saiyed Bhai) got Bubber Sher shipped from his friend who lives in Karachi who bought the bat from UT Sports. So when the bat came to Saiyed Bhai I asked him that how much was the bat, he Saiyed Bhai said, "$120" (Canadian Dollars). Now when I called UT Sports yesterday I called them from my home phone, so the person recieving my call in Karachi (UT Sports) might had a look at ID caller display and realized that the number appearing on his phone ID caller is not a local number, it is a foreign number. After looking at foreign number he might have told me a higher price. So basically what I was trying to saying in that post was that Saiyed Bhai friend got him Bubber Sher for $120 Canadian Dollars (CAD) whereas the price I was told on the phone yesterday was $160 CAD.

5 - CD - u can become freelance discount agent for bats mate and get commission for procuring the best original bats at competitive price for PPers!

Uhmmmm

so last 3 are: CA 12K (how many grains, any one know?) V Sher Bubber (12 grains?) OR VS Sher Amin (grains?)
As I mentioned earlier that one guy listed CA 12000 Plus cricket bat on local classifieds and he said it has 12 striaght grains. Bubber Sher has around 14 grains. Sher Amin has around 10 to 12 grains (not quite sure how many grains are exactly present in the bat..sorry).




I hope I have answered most of your question above in bolded part. I sincerly apologize that if I didn't answer any of your question. If you have any other question please post it I will answer it asap (I enjoy answering your questions or anyone else questions :D)
Thanks

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To answer your first questions, Rs 12,500 equates to $160 Cdn. Keep in mind that this doesn't include any potential negotiations....I am sure after negotiations, you can bring the price down to $140.

Second suggestion is a great one...although the suggestion is made for Cover Drive, I am actually going to be doing that. I will be getting bats shipped and then selling them for a relatively better price compared to what people pay in Toronto.

Based on what I have read in this post, one can not go wrong with either of the 3 bats that you have mentioned i.e. CA12K, Bubber Sher and Sher Amin. CD already mentioned that Bubber Sher is a newer version of Sher Amin and CA12K is a newer CA10k. The reason why they are priced higher is because they are being used by some international players currently. If you want good value for your money, go with CA10k or Sher Amin as you get 90% of the same performance but for a lot lower price.
Agree...

See one guy in our local classifieds listed CA 10000 Plus and I had a look at the pictures and I realized that CA 10000 Plus has around 10 grains. However, the link to that classified is pasted below. Have a look at it (although the detail of bat posted in the ad are of CA 12000 Plus not CA 10000 Plus but have a look at pictures closely you will be able to see how many grains it has) and the pictures

http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-sell-sports-bikes-CA-10000-PLUS-Cricket-bat-2-7-lbs-weight-Must-sell-W0QQAdIdZ150940925

(Enlarge the picture so you can have a close look at the grains)

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Thank you! do you have the bat from UT yourself? If you do, would you mind uploading photos? It's so i know which Bubber Sher is real in case i find one elsewhere, i can judge from the pictures.
No problem brother no problem....

Actually I got a bat as a gift (CA 20/20) which was brought from UT Sports. Do you want to have a look at CA 20/20 pictures? When you go Karachi my honest advice to you will be that go to UT Sports first and see if they have the bat. If not then you may try other stores as well. But I am pretty sure they will have Bubber Sher in stock. The Bubber Sher which my friend from my club had was brought from UT Sports. I don't have a picture of it but if I see my friend this month I will take few pictures of his bat. Btw when are you going to Karachi? There are fake Bubber Sher's which are exactly same as original Bubber Sher in terms of appearence of painting. What I have heard from people is that they have told me that fake Bubber Sher is the one with sticker whereas original Bubber Sher is of painting. Now I am not sure which painting is original (yellow, gold or dark brown). However, I don't think that it is true that original Bubber Sher are only in painting.

Hope it helps

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I like your humbleness and yes I am talking about Fawad. His bats are pretty decent although branded as UT.
I remember he was selling Sher Amin for either $200 or $250. I remember Younus Khan used to use UT Sports bat, they are pretty good bats. SInce you are buying equipments for your newly formed club I think UT Sports bat will be the best bat to buy for your club (not personally for yourself)

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sakss your bat seems amazing. It looks really nice. By the way is it oiled?

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From
http://www.pakpassion.net/ppforum/showthread.php?p=2152971#post2152971

Post #17

Originally Posted by kingusama92
No problem. Always a pleasure answering questions.

Bat is still in tip top shape. The sweet spot of this bat is amazing and is one of the reasons I still use it when I play serious games. The Kookaburra Kahuna is a good one but the sweet spot in this bat is fantastic.

Once the bat is properly knocked in the ball races away if you time it.

I have used the bat a lot especially the first year I bought it were 2-3 of my teammates where using my bat plus I was as well. It's been through a lot and it's still in great shape.

As far as the grains are concerned. The bat has 11 grains.

Once again thanks to Usama. Serendipity Usama's bat has 11 grains and it is 3 years old and it is still in perfect condition no splits whatsoever

[sakss]

sakss your bat seems amazing. It looks really nice. By the way is it oiled?


thx ...ya its oiled and ready to play.iv got a match on sunday,,if i get a chance, will defintly use it and give sme feedback

[sultanator]

Do you want to have a look at CA 20/20 pictures? The Bubber Sher which my friend from my club had was brought from UT Sports. I don't have a picture of it but if I see my friend this month I will take few pictures of his bat. Btw when are you going to Karachi? There are fake Bubber Sher's which are exactly same as original Bubber Sher in terms of appearence of painting. Now I am not sure which painting is original (yellow, gold or dark brown). However, I don't think that it is true that original Bubber Sher are only in painting.

That would all be great, thank you! Actually i can't go Karachi, but I 'might' be going Sialkot at the end of the month for a shaadi. Apparently Malik factory is in Sialkot, but i don't how expensive that will be. I've also heard about sticker/paint problem, i'm a bit worried i'll get a fake, but if i can buy from factory, it will be fine. I can't wait! Thank you so much for your help!

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thx ...ya its oiled and ready to play.iv got a match on sunday,,if i get a chance, will defintly use it and give sme feedback
Good luck man. InshALLAH you will score big runs

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That would all be great, thank you! Actually i can't go Karachi, but I 'might' be going Sialkot at the end of the month for a shaadi. Apparently Malik factory is in Sialkot, but i don't how expensive that will be. I've also heard about sticker/paint problem, i'm a bit worried i'll get a fake, but if i can buy from factory, it will be fine. I can't wait! Thank you so much for your help!
Sultanator look at post number 126 on page 2. Look at first picture of Bubber Sher face (close-up). After looking at that picture you can easily say it is fake becauase Bubber Sher doesn't have 6 grains, it has around 13-14 grains. Also Sultanator, when you see a Bubber Sher make sure it has a small (circle) brown colour sticker on cane saying SH (Short Handle) or LH (Long Handle) etc. Sorry for delaying in answering your question

As you said you need to see my CA 2020 pictures, I will post them today InshALLAH

[sultanator]

Sultanator look at post number 126 on page 2. Look at first picture of Bubber Sher face (close-up). After looking at that picture you can easily say it is fake becauase Bubber Sher doesn't have 6 grains, it has around 13-14 grains. Also Sultanator, when you see a Bubber Sher make sure it has a small (circle) brown colour sticker on cane saying SH (Short Handle) or LH (Long Handle) etc. Sorry for delaying in answering your question

As you said you need to see my CA 2020 pictures, I will post them today InshALLAH

Oh thank you! I didn't see it because the PS3 browser can't load properly, i see it now. Very helpful, i'll look out for those things. You don't need to apologise for a late reply, you are very knowledgeable when it comes to bats! Again thank you! Oh and there are CA 2020 pictures above, so you don't have to waste your time on me, but thank you!

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Oh thank you! I didn't see it because the PS3 browser can't load properly, i see it now. Very helpful, i'll look out for those things. You don't need to apologise for a late reply, you are very knowledgeable when it comes to bats! Again thank you! Oh and there are CA 2020 pictures above, so you don't have to waste your time on me, but thank you!
Ahh man don't embarrass me, I don't know anything...lolll

The above pictures are of CA 2020 Pro whereas I have CA 2020.

[sultanator]

Ahh man don't embarrass me, I don't know anything...lolll

The above pictures are of CA 2020 Pro whereas I have CA 2020.

Oh sorry! In that case I would love to see it!

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Oh sorry! In that case I would love to see it!
Do you mind if I post the pictures in few hours?

[sultanator]

Do you mind if I post the pictures in few hours?

Of course not! There's no rush, you've helped so much already!

[Kray_jackson7]

What happened to the good old Ihsan bats ?

I got an Ihsan tournament. My dad bought it for me when i was about 5. Kept it ever since. It used to be bigger then me!! Dont use it though. Just have it for memories.

[sultanator]

I sent an e-mail to MB Malik and in their reply they said;

"You also asked about the stickers all our sponsored players are given sets of stickers some cut the Ready to play and the less fussy leave it on there. Like for example when Shoaib Malik was with Mb He did not like to put stickers on the bottom of his bat. (He is still using Malik bats with Woodworm stickers) Anyhow yes we did produce some bats that had the log embossed on the wood but now most have the sticker. We have both in our store."

And something MB Malik is working on;

"Next year we are also launching a new glove with the latest pittard leather on the palm so look out for this also !!!"

The guy's name was Nheem Amin

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Here you go Sultanator. I will be attaching few pictures (I can only attach one picture at a time due to its size). I apologize if the picture was not that clear I took pictures from my cellphone (too lazy to grab camera and then upload pictures from it :()

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I got this bat as a gift during the season. I didn't play much with this bat, played 3-4 times whereas once in a game and rest during practice. I used my Gray Nicolls bat more than this thats why it doesn't look that it has been used many times

[sultanator]

That is a really nice bat CD!! I might just add a CA to my list, those pictures are really good quality for a phone! Thanks for uploading!

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That is a really nice bat CD!! I might just add a CA to my list, those pictures are really good quality for a phone! Thanks for uploading!
No problem. Well the bat is not one of expensive bat indeed it is a cheap bat (somewhere around Rs.3000) but in terms of money the bat is good. InshALLAH my next target for bat is CA 12000+ as I have pads and gloves for it so I want to complete the set. I have Gray Nicolls set, InshALLAH I will have CA 12000+ set as well. Do you have any kit yet? Also what bats do you have?

[sultanator]

Do you have any kit yet? Also what bats do you have?

My dad won't let me join a club until i'm 18, so i don't have a kit, but at school, if the weather's fine we have 2 hours of fitness, my friends and I go play cricket for the whole 2 hours in what we call school T10 cup. On weekends there is a place nearby where you can use nets for free, we go there for a couple of hours. My first bat was a plain grade 5 willow for tape ball in my garden. Then i bought a cheap slazenger made from some sort of Kashmir Willow. I was young and didn't know you had to oil and knock in so the edges broke off. The same happened to an MRF my dad later got from Pakistan, it was only Rs. 2000 and fake so he didn't mind. Then another cheap Slazenger made from Kashmir Willow that was already 'fully knocked in', turns out it wasn't and it's cracked and has seam marks, still got it. I decided to get a Bubber because naturally i have the tendency to take precious care with expensive items.

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My dad won't let me join a club until i'm 18, so i don't have a kit, but at school, if the weather's fine we have 2 hours of fitness, my friends and I go play cricket for the whole 2 hours in what we call school T10 cup. On weekends there is a place nearby where you can use nets for free, we go there for a couple of hours. My first bat was a plain grade 5 willow for tape ball in my garden. Then i bought a cheap slazenger made from some sort of Kashmir Willow. I was young and didn't know you had to oil and knock in so the edges broke off. The same happened to an MRF my dad later got from Pakistan, it was only Rs. 2000 and fake so he didn't mind. Then another cheap Slazenger made from Kashmir Willow that was already 'fully knocked in', turns out it wasn't and it's cracked and has seam marks, still got it. I decided to get a Bubber because naturally i have the tendency to take precious care with expensive items.
Ohh okay. Do you guys (I mean you and your friends) play with tape ball or hard ball? When you buy bats from Pakistan and the stickers or the seller says it is 'fully knocked in' or 'oiled' it is most likely that it not knocked in. I am not saying all sellers are like that but some turn out to be nice with you. It is not just in Pakistan in fact it is all over the world not just in Pakistan people want to sell there product so in order to sell that they have to lie. But there are some people who are really honest and fear ALLAH (SWT) who would tell you straight away that it is not knocked in nor it is oiled. But the good thing with was that it was a cheap bat if you had paid a higher price for a bat and it said same thing as cheaper bat then you regret later on that you paid so much and most likely you will not get another bat soon because parents won't let you spend so much on a bat which will break eventually. But if a bat is handled with proper care then it will last much longer. I remember few years back during my summer break (I was in Pakistan) I went to a store to buy a tennis ball to play with my cousin in my grandparents lawn (garden) so when I went to buy tennis ball I saw Gray Nicolls bat. My favourite batsman used Gray Nicolls at that time so I was desperate to get that bat. The seller told me it is original bat, very good bat etc. Plus that bat was in a glass cabinet so I thought 'man this bat is real' because I was young at that time and had zero knowledge of bats. So somehow I bought the bat, I was over the moon, so exicted that I when I slept at night I kept the bat beside me. The bat was wrapped in plastic and I didn't even take plastic off because if I peeled the plastic then the bat might get dirty so I never bothered to peel the plastic off (later on I peeled it off). Ohh I paid Rs.3500 for that bat. After two or three days I went to that store again for some odd reason (can't quite remember) then I met same seller he told me that let me know if you want to get it oiled. I had no clue what oiling is. He further told me that it you bat will last longer, better stroke etc. I asked him how much will that cost he said it will cost Rs.500 or Rs.550, I said 'Okay' let me ask my parents. Then we didn't have enough time left because we had to leave for Canada so I never got it oiled. I kept the bat in safe place when I came to Canada, never played with but as the time went by I found out that the bat is fake. So it was till this summer when I joined cricket club for the first time in my life. I first went for club trails I never had my own kit so borrowed someones pads, someone else helmet, gloves etc. Then I told my family I want a kit. Then I called my Khalu in Pakistan to send me a kit. The kit he sent me came but I never got impressed with it as my eyes were fixed on Gray Nicolls kit so what I did was I sold the kit I got from Pakistan (in profit if you convert it to Pakistani Rupees). So then finally I brought original Gray Nicollls kit. This time I was much more excited about the kit. So as time went on I got idea of bats, kits etc. That now I am aware what to look in bats and how to figure out whether it is fake or original and I still regret that I have spent soo much money in past on cricket bats but all of them were fake. So I just wanted to tell you one of my story about cricket bats. My advise will be that be very careful because you are foreigner and when you will be walking in a store you will easily be regconized as a foriegner (by foreigner I mean oversea Pakistani) that the seller will hustle you, he will charge you much more than normal and more importantly he will give you a fake product at higher price than a normal original product price. Because the people who sell fake stuff are so expert that there product look exactly same as original. And yeahh never ever buy anything from Ebay especially if the seller is from India. These sellers from India the sell all fake stuff, nothing it original even there country local bat are not original. Thats why I told you in my earlier posts that there are several different styles of Bubber Sher's so be careful. Since you are younger than me (I am assuming since you said you will get a kit when you turn 18) and your budget is usually restricted I would advise you to buy Sher Amin rather than Bubber Sher. I am not forcing you to buy Sher Amin rather than Bubber Sher, I am just saying this because these two bats are 90% same (as one of the poster was explaining to another poster, his name is xkalibur80 Bhai). It is just that one is newer model compare to the older one. I hope you understood what it the logic behind this. But the final decision is upto you not me. It is you who will be getting the bat not me so don't think that you have to buy Sher Amin just because I told you. In fact I was advising you what to do because these are ways of making money by the companies. Thats why you will see there is a price difference of Rs.5000 in Sher Amin's price and Bubber Sher price.

I hope it helps!

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

[usman_ash14]

My Bubber Sher
used it for one season, no complaints.
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[kingusama92]

Nice bat Usman.

Seems like your Canadian as well. :)

[usman_ash14]

thanks man
yeah I reside in ottawa

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Nice bat Usman Bhai. Seems like you made it worth every penny. Good thing I liked about your bat is that the paint is not coming off. I have seen Bubber Sher's which are used way less than yours and there paint seems to be coming off. I just wanted to ask you that what does it says at the back of the bat? I mean above the part where it says MB does it say 'W' or 'M' but in horizontal way? Also do you mind telling us where did you buy it from?

[usman_ash14]

Nice bat Usman Bhai. Seems like you made it worth every penny. Good thing I liked about your bat is that the paint is not coming off. I have seen Bubber Sher's which are used way less than yours and there paint seems to be coming off. I just wanted to ask you that what does it says at the back of the bat? I mean above the part where it says MB does it say 'W' or 'M' but in horizontal way? Also do you mind telling us where did you buy it from?

Thanks man!
It says M
and I got this bat from Lahore, Ichra market, Shahid Sports.

Also If you want to buy a bubber sher, i would like you to consider buying the one with 8 grains as it will have long life but will require some knocking.

My bat when new had 8 clean ruler straight grains(this is the indication of grade 1 English bat.....ruler straight grains and no blemishes on bat) and I used the bat without knocking it much, it was good in start of the season but as I played more and more with it it got better and better, and now the ball flies off it.
I have timed a couple of sixes with no more then just a push over the bowlers head....

[usman_ash14]

oh and our leagues top scorer uses this bat as well

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Ohh so you are from Lahore. I have heard of Ichra Market enough times but haven't heard of this store. Also Usman Bhai do you mind telling us how much you paid for this bat? Because many people on this forum are keen about Bubber Sher looking to find out where to buy one from when they go to Pakistan. Karachi peoples are aware of UT Sports but Lahore people such as me are not aware of any sports shop which sells authentic stuff. But I hope you stay around and stay in touch with this thread....loll

I thought that Bubber Sher with few grains (such as 8-10) is fake whereas Bubber Sher only has 14 grains or somewhere near that. Btw why does you Bubber Sher have letter "M" on its backside? Usually Bubber Sher tends to be plain from that specific area. I am aware of the fact that fewer grains in a bat requires knocking but anyways thanks. It seems you have alot of knowledge about bats...MashALLAH

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Does UT sports have a branch in Lahore (if so what is location)?

If not, what reputable shops are there in Lahore with reasonable prices?
One of our PP member Usman Bhai has purchased his Bubber Sher from Lahore. He bought the bat from Ichra Market, from a store called Shahid Sports

I hope it helps!!

[usman_ash14]

Ohh so you are from Lahore. I have heard of Ichra Market enough times but haven't heard of this store. Also Usman Bhai do you mind telling us how much you paid for this bat? Because many people on this forum are keen about Bubber Sher looking to find out where to buy one from when they go to Pakistan. Karachi peoples are aware of UT Sports but Lahore people such as me are not aware of any sports shop which sells authentic stuff. But I hope you stay around and stay in touch with this thread....loll

I thought that Bubber Sher with few grains (such as 8-10) is fake whereas Bubber Sher only has 14 grains or somewhere near that. Btw why does you Bubber Sher have letter "M" on its backside? Usually Bubber Sher tends to be plain from that specific area. I am aware of the fact that fewer grains in a bat requires knocking but anyways thanks. It seems you have alot of knowledge about bats...MashALLAH

There are two stores that I`m aware of in Lahore that sell these bats, one of them is Shahid Sports but they dont have them on display, the guy goes to the factory and brings back with him on your request three or four bubber shers and you pick the one you like (042-7589376, 03004988298) and the other one is Zaidi Sports (042-7414100, 042-74151510 and they have all the bats on display and this shop is located around chaburji. I would recommend Shahid Sports as I bought it from there.

I would also like to clear up a lot of rumors about fake bubber shers and different colour of paints. To make sure you are not getting a fake bubber sher, look at the wood colour.....it should be reddish as these bats are made out of red wood and the wood has a completely different colour to all of the other bats out there. Grains it comes from 6 grains to all the way up to 16-18 grains, this depends on the trees age....every year adds another grain so more the grain the older the tree and faster the bat cracks.
Why does it have an M there?
well most of the MB bubber shers you will see will be a little different in artifacts, there are I think 4 different looking bubber shers that are out there but its only the paint...they are all made from red wood.

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Great work CD and Usman, welld oen jazakullah.

so Usman have you got any one in the Club or Team or u know of using CA 12K plus?

I have come down to last 2 now I think....CA12K plus or Bubber Sher and I am thibnking of about 10 grains max.

How much you paid for your Bubber Sher Usman?

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CD, thank you, that was a nice little story! I was thinking of buying another Sher Amin (forgot to mention i had one for 1 week, juice was spilt all over it before i could oil/knock, it's not with me anymore) but i have this obsession with buying the latest thing at the time of consideration, so naturally i'm gonna go with Bubber Sher. And i am Pakistani but light like European, but my dad has tanned a lot so he'll get the bat for me, he also said he knows people who can get cheap from Malik factory in Sialkot, so inshallah they know which bat i want with regards to stickers and colour and grains.

[usman_ash14]

Great work CD and Usman, welld oen jazakullah.

so Usman have you got any one in the Club or Team or u know of using CA 12K plus?

I have come down to last 2 now I think....CA12K plus or Bubber Sher and I am thibnking of about 10 grains max.

How much you paid for your Bubber Sher Usman?

It's a toss up between CA 12k and bubber sher
there is one guyin our league that uses CA 12k as its way too expensive,our supplier in ottawa was selling it for $300 so i got to check it out.
It's almost as thick as bubber sher, well balanced like bubber sher, but i could tell that it was a lil better then bubber sher. If you have the finances then go for CA 12 K

I bought my bubber sher for 12000 rupees

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CD, thank you, that was a nice little story! I was thinking of buying another Sher Amin (forgot to mention i had one for 1 week, juice was spilt all over it before i could oil/knock, it's not with me anymore) but i have this obsession with buying the latest thing at the time of consideration, so naturally i'm gonna go with Bubber Sher. And i am Pakistani but light like European, but my dad has tanned a lot so he'll get the bat for me, he also said he knows people who can get cheap from Malik factory in Sialkot, so inshallah they know which bat i want with regards to stickers and colour and grains.

Ohh you already had Sher Amin..my bad then. But Sultanator if you buy a bat from reputable store or reputable person then most likely there are high chances of bat being oiled because it is not the seller who does oiling indeed it is factory who does it. For example when I bought my Gray Nicolls bat I did not oil it because it was already oiled by Gray Nicolls factory. Same thing with UT Sports bat, my CA 2020 was already oiled, I did not had to oil it. In fact, you can always find out whether it is oiled or not by looking at the wood colour and looking at it whether it is moisturized or not. Actually it is everyones obsession of buying latest available product in the market. Even I have this obsession but it is more with electronic right now for me since my cricket products are latest model. It is always good to take someone who knows more than you about specific item or product. Now you should worry that original Bubber Sher only has 14 or above grains (even me I never knew it either until Usman Bhai told us). Did you see the small sticker on top of the cane? That was the sticker I was talking about earlier

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It's a toss up between CA 12k and bubber sher
there is one guyin our league that uses CA 12k as its way too expensive,our supplier in ottawa was selling it for $300 so i got to check it out.
It's almost as thick as bubber sher, well balanced like bubber sher, but i could tell that it was a lil better then bubber sher. If you have the finances then go for CA 12 K

I bought my bubber sher for 12000 rupees
Really?:O I always thought that Bubber Sher is much thicker than CA 12K+. I always compared the pictures of these two bats and always thought Bubber Sher is much thicker than Ca 12K+. Also are you aware how many grains does CA 12K+ have because I saw one in a picture it had 12 straight grains, whereas CA website says above 9 grains. Also do you mind telling us more about CA 12K+ performance? I have already seen how good Bubber Sher is and have used it as well, the ball goes extrememly far if you properly hit with Bubber Sher. Also Usman Bhai did you ever knock you Bubber Sher?

As far CA 12K+ price is concerned it is not very expensive compare to Bubber. 2-3 days ago I called UT Sports a very reputable cricket product store which is located in Karachi. I asked them price of few bats, below are the price of those bats in Pakistani Rupees and Canadian Dollars:

Few bats prices I foudn out today after calling UT Sports (In pakistani Rupees and Canadian Dollars):
CA 12000+: Rs. 15000 and $191.26
CA 10000+: Rs. 11000 and $140.22
MB Malik Bubber Sher: Rs. 12500 and $159.34
MB Malik Sher Amin: Rs. 7500 and $95.6
Ihsan Inferno 950: Rs. 12500 and $159.34
AS V200 (or just 200): Rs. 9000 and $114.62


Also Usman Bhai what other good bats have you seen other than CA 12K+ and Bubber Sher which are good?

[xkalibur80]

Really?:O I always thought that Bubber Sher is much thicker than CA 12K+. I always compared the pictures of these two bats and always thought Bubber Sher is much thicker than Ca 12K+. Also are you aware how many grains does CA 12K+ have because I saw one in a picture it had 12 straight grains, whereas CA website says above 9 grains. Also do you mind telling us more about CA 12K+ performance? I have already seen how good Bubber Sher is and have used it as well, the ball goes extrememly far if you properly hit with Bubber Sher. Also Usman Bhai did you ever knock you Bubber Sher?

As far CA 12K+ price is concerned it is not very expensive compare to Bubber. 2-3 days ago I called UT Sports a very reputable cricket product store which is located in Karachi. I asked them price of few bats, below are the price of those bats in Pakistani Rupees and Canadian Dollars:

Few bats prices I foudn out today after calling UT Sports (In pakistani Rupees and Canadian Dollars):
CA 12000+: Rs. 15000 and $191.26
CA 10000+: Rs. 11000 and $140.22
MB Malik Bubber Sher: Rs. 12500 and $159.34
MB Malik Sher Amin: Rs. 7500 and $95.6
Ihsan Inferno 950: Rs. 12500 and $159.34
AS V200 (or just 200): Rs. 9000 and $114.62


Also Usman Bhai what other good bats have you seen other than CA 12K+ and Bubber Sher which are good?

Pretty pricey....I guess they know you are calling from overseas. I will update this post with the price points when I am in Karachi this winter.

Hopefully, I will be able to bring the price down with some Karachiite negotiation skills!

[Serendipity]

xkalinur, please do when r u in karachi? i m planing to be in Jan so will look up here for your feedback before buying, so keep us posted plz, thanks p.s. i like the way you put karachiite negotiation skills....

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xkalinur, please do when r u in karachi? i m planing to be in Jan so will look up here for your feedback before buying, so keep us posted plz, thanks p.s. i like the way you put karachiite negotiation skills....

I am hoping to leave in January inshallah....possibly by Jan 15th the latest.

[usman_ash14]

Really?:O I always thought that Bubber Sher is much thicker than CA 12K+. I always compared the pictures of these two bats and always thought Bubber Sher is much thicker than Ca 12K+. Also are you aware how many grains does CA 12K+ have because I saw one in a picture it had 12 straight grains, whereas CA website says above 9 grains. Also do you mind telling us more about CA 12K+ performance? I have already seen how good Bubber Sher is and have used it as well, the ball goes extrememly far if you properly hit with Bubber Sher. Also Usman Bhai did you ever knock you Bubber Sher?

As far CA 12K+ price is concerned it is not very expensive compare to Bubber. 2-3 days ago I called UT Sports a very reputable cricket product store which is located in Karachi. I asked them price of few bats, below are the price of those bats in Pakistani Rupees and Canadian Dollars:

Few bats prices I foudn out today after calling UT Sports (In pakistani Rupees and Canadian Dollars):
CA 12000+: Rs. 15000 and $191.26
CA 10000+: Rs. 11000 and $140.22
MB Malik Bubber Sher: Rs. 12500 and $159.34
MB Malik Sher Amin: Rs. 7500 and $95.6
Ihsan Inferno 950: Rs. 12500 and $159.34
AS V200 (or just 200): Rs. 9000 and $114.62


Also Usman Bhai what other good bats have you seen other than CA 12K+ and Bubber Sher which are good?

CA 12K is a bit thicker then bubber sher, the amount of thickness at the sweet spot is the same but sweet spot is longer on Ca 12K, im not sure about performance...i haven't used it yet.

Yeah I knocked it for few days, knocked the edges in and also knocked the bottom of the bat too, it was already oiled and knocked in but i knocked it further in just as a safety measure.

Apart from the bat you have mentioned up there, AS V3 bat is a beast! I'm gonna be buying that bat before the next season starts since me and my brother have been sharing the bubber sher. AS V3 is a beauty and is on par with buber sher and ca 1000K and is cheaper too....around $132 canadian and 152 with shipping, and thats from the manufacturers official website.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BhxowB1uuUY
this bat comes in blue and red.
http://www.assports.com/


oh and dont worry about grains, every bat has different amount of grains on it, as long as there are 6 or more grains it is real and most pakistani bats come oiled so if they are not oiled it might be that they are not original

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CA 12K is a bit thicker then bubber sher, the amount of thickness at the sweet spot is the same but sweet spot is longer on Ca 12K, im not sure about performance...i haven't used it yet.

Yeah I knocked it for few days, knocked the edges in and also knocked the bottom of the bat too, it was already oiled and knocked in but i knocked it further in just as a safety measure.

Apart from the bat you have mentioned up there, AS V3 bat is a beast! I'm gonna be buying that bat before the next season starts since me and my brother have been sharing the bubber sher. AS V3 is a beauty and is on par with buber sher and ca 1000K and is cheaper too....around $132 canadian and 152 with shipping, and thats from the manufacturers official website.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BhxowB1uuUY
this bat comes in blue and red.
http://www.assports.com/


oh and dont worry about grains, every bat has different amount of grains on it, as long as there are 6 or more grains it is real and most pakistani bats come oiled so if they are not oiled it might be that they are not original
Where did you get that price quote? As websithe? There is one guy on PP who knows people at AS so he can probably get you a discount (It might not be alot since you are getting the bat shipped to you something is better than nothing). Even aprat from discount the price to get the bat shipped to Canada all the way from Pakistan is not bad.

One of club member got his Bubber Sher shipped from Pakistan (he also has Sher Amin) so I played with his bats both of the bats are amazing so I myself wanted to get Bubber Sher (not Sher Amin). I would say the sweet of these two bats is huge compare to my Gray Nicolls bat. But as you said CA 12K has even bigger sweet spot than Bubber Sher. Now I am really desperate to get CA 12K. But what I fear about CA 12K is that for instance if it has 12 grains then the bat will break soon perhaps in a year and a half.

As far oiling is concerned you are correct, I got CA 2020 as a gift from one of my club member and it has around 8 grains. Even with 8 grains this bat is oiled.

I remember I had zero knowledge of bats before joining a cricket club but as time went by I learned few important things about bats. Would you like pass on your knowledge on us about bats? It seems you have alot of knowledge of cricket bats. I mean what would you look in a bat before buying, proper care of bat etc. I know about most of the topics but it is always good to learn more. Do you have any other bat(s) except Bubber Sher? Also what company kits (I mean pads, gloves do you have)?

[usman_ash14]

Where did you get that price quote? As websithe? There is one guy on PP who knows people at AS so he can probably get you a discount (It might not be alot since you are getting the bat shipped to you something is better than nothing). Even aprat from discount the price to get the bat shipped to Canada all the way from Pakistan is not bad.

One of club member got his Bubber Sher shipped from Pakistan (he also has Sher Amin) so I played with his bats both of the bats are amazing so I myself wanted to get Bubber Sher (not Sher Amin). I would say the sweet of these two bats is huge compare to my Gray Nicolls bat. But as you said CA 12K has even bigger sweet spot than Bubber Sher. Now I am really desperate to get CA 12K. But what I fear about CA 12K is that for instance if it has 12 grains then the bat will break soon perhaps in a year and a half.

As far oiling is concerned you are correct, I got CA 2020 as a gift from one of my club member and it has around 8 grains. Even with 8 grains this bat is oiled.

I remember I had zero knowledge of bats before joining a cricket club but as time went by I learned few important things about bats. Would you like pass on your knowledge on us about bats? It seems you have alot of knowledge of cricket bats. I mean what would you look in a bat before buying, proper care of bat etc. I know about most of the topics but it is always good to learn more. Do you have any other bat(s) except Bubber Sher? Also what company kits (I mean pads, gloves do you have)?

When buying a bat, you should look at the way you bat...if your bottom hand is more dominant then your top hand then you should look to buy a bat that has low sweet spot(ihsaan inferno 950), if you are an opener then CA 10K or 12K, if middle order bat bubber sher. Initial stages you should look to use your bat in nets and play with straight bat....slogging might crack your bat so i suggest you get used to with your new bat before going ballistic. Offcourse dont let any liquid on it, oil it before every season, double grip it....

if you get ca 12k with lots of grains, you will have to take more care of it, once you see the grains opening up and start looking like a crack oil it, if taken care properly even the bats with lots of grains can last long.

oh i didnt put much emphasis on my equipment, I use clubs equipment apart from thigh guard, and offcourse guard :p
but it is a good idea to get proper cricket shoes so you dont slip around in your crease.

[usman_ash14]

oh and i got that quote by sending an email to the site under contact us...

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When buying a bat, you should look at the way you bat...if your bottom hand is more dominant then your top hand then you should look to buy a bat that has low sweet spot(ihsaan inferno 950), if you are an opener then CA 10K or 12K, if middle order bat bubber sher. Initial stages you should look to use your bat in nets and play with straight bat....slogging might crack your bat so i suggest you get used to with your new bat before going ballistic. Offcourse dont let any liquid on it, oil it before every season, double grip it....

if you get ca 12k with lots of grains, you will have to take more care of it, once you see the grains opening up and start looking like a crack oil it, if taken care properly even the bats with lots of grains can last long.

oh i didnt put much emphasis on my equipment, I use clubs equipment apart from thigh guard, and offcourse guard :p
but it is a good idea to get proper cricket shoes so you dont slip around in your crease.
Thanks Usman Bhai I really appreciate it. So by oiling it at the time when cracks are visible then by doing that so, the cracks are not further devloped? Is that the purpose of oiling when cracks appears?

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Thanks Usman Bhai I really appreciate it. So by oiling it at the time when cracks are visible then by doing that so, the cracks are not further devloped? Is that the purpose of oiling when cracks appears?

Cracks start to appear once the wood gets dry and needs to be re-oiled. If the grains start to open up, it means the wood needs to be re-oiled to prevent further damage.

Preferably just oil your bat before the start of every season.

[Rizwan25]

i m try to post some pics of my malik bubber sher but for some reason i cant...can anyone help me out here? thanks

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i m try to post some pics of my malik bubber sher but for some reason i cant...can anyone help me out here? thanks
Why aren't you able to post the picturess? Make sure the size of file is below 488 and when you go to advance mode text box then click 'manage attachment' and then upload a picture and you think only one picture can be posted at a time then click submit. Hope it helps

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Cracks start to appear once the wood gets dry and needs to be re-oiled. If the grains start to open up, it means the wood needs to be re-oiled to prevent further damage.

Preferably just oil your bat before the start of every season.
JazakALLAH Khair....