Sports CRICKET BATS

[Lebbo73]

I am making a comeback of sorts at cricket and was wondering if anyone knew which bat I should buy for $200 or less? My preferred bat would obviously be powerful and have a wider middle. I don’t care overly about the weight of the bat either.

 

[ShanDog]

Doesn't really matter at that price - all the standard brands will be roughly the same in quality. Just go to a store and pick them up. Last time I went bat shopping I picked up a Slazenger that had an oval-shaped grip towards the bottom and it instantly felt so much more comfortable than any other bat I held. Seemed perfect for my stance and grip, so I grabbed that. Can't beat actually getting it in your hands to make a decision IMO.

 

[Lebbo73]

Doesn't really matter at that price - all the standard brands will be roughly the same in quality. Just go to a store and pick them up. Last time I went bat shopping I picked up a Slazenger that had an oval-shaped grip towards the bottom and it instantly felt so much more comfortable than any other bat I held. Seemed perfect for my stance and grip, so I grabbed that. Can't beat actually getting it in your hands to make a decision IMO.

I bought this Puma bat for $210. Absolutely love it.

 

[Imtiaz]

I had bought one recently CA plus 10000 camo edition it's great bang for buck.

 

[Restricted Free Agent]

G'day Lebbo73, Having just bought a new blade and being short on money I had the exact same problem.
I was up in Sydney near Kingsgrove and popped in for a net session. In there I found this Gray nic for only $200! (Massive sale)
https://www.cricketcentre.com.au/pr...s-velocity-players-choice-cricket-bat/product
The bat feels insane in the hands and I scored 75 in my first knock with it so it did the trick. If you can't find it on special I recommend this one.
https://www.cricketcentre.com.au/product-group/12894-new-balance-dc580-cricket-bat/product
(You should be able to find it for under 200 easy)
Good luck mate

 

[Lebbo73]

We played Railways at Toowoomba Christian College today and won by 10 wickets. Railways won the toss and I was pissed as I figured it was my best chance at getting a ton. After a fast start we bowled them out for 107 off 30.4 overs.
Both teams only had 10 players.

An old school mate who talked me into making a comeback and I opened the batting and we carved from the start. Tbh we knew we only had to knock it around. We won in the 20th over with Jamie 38* and myself 63*. I hit a 6 and a 4 off consecutive deliveries early in the 20th to end the game before drinks. We went to the team sponsors pub to celebrate a win and the South African import (Aaron’s) 21st birthday with the rest of the club.
It was only when driving home that I realised that I scored the same as Phillip Hughes fatal innings. I know it sounds cornie but it did make me proud to finish on the same score as a fellow left hander who I idolised even though he was younger than me.

 

[Lebbo73]

Played Railways again in a two day game before Christmas. I sent that bat above into retirement in style. We were chasing 271 for victory and we got there with two wickets to spare. I open the batting and I was last out for 189 trying to push hard for 200 with 8 minutes left in the day.

 

[Lebbo73]

My new bat was $320 reduced from $400

 

[DAlembert]

3 Very nice Scoops.