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If you wan't a full kit then $300 probably won't be much, unless you don't want to get a helmet?

There are heaps of good bats out there for $300, you will get most Gray Nicolls and Kookaburra Bats for under that, basically go to a store and swing around a few bats that you like and see which one feels the best for you. When looking at bats if there are 7 grains on the front then it is the best bat for performance and lifespan. Don't be worried by Kashmir Willow on the Indian bats (MRF), if it was so bad why does Sachin use it.

I have sold a few cricket bats over the last few years so I know a bit about them, ask me any questions that you may have.
 

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A whole kit for $300? Won't be much quality stuff, I assure you.

Don't listen to Kahuna up there, worry about what kind of wood the bat you use is. Only English willow, not Kashmir (Sachin does not use Kashmir, what a stupid call).
 
It's a good time to buy bats now, all the shops are getting rid of last year's bats, usually for 1/2 price. $200-250 will get you a good bat. Look for straight grains that run down the face of the bat straight, the usual rule is the more grains the better the bat.

Spend most of your money on buying a good bat. It's a good investment. If you can't afford the other stuff use club gear til you can, there's nothing worse than buying a crap bat and hating it.

Also, don't waste money on cricket bags at sports shops. They try and charge you $80 for them. Look at Cash Convertors etc. You'll pick one up (2nd hand) for $5-$10.

Also, check Ebay. A couple of years ago I bought two full sets of cricket gear (bats, bags, pads, gloves) and one helmet for $100. The bats were pretty basic but I donated them to my club and I've used the other gear. It wa basically brand new.

Finally. You must wear a box. Never a second hand one.
 
I know at Rebel (not sure if the sale is still on) they have been clearing last seasons Woodworm gear for 1/2 price. Really good $500, grade one english willow bats for $250.
 
Good bats arent cheap.

Your best bet is to go for an old model thats been superseded. That way you will get a reasonable bat for cheap. Also make sure you bargain with them !

There's a huge mark up on bats so they will usually go a fair bit lower than the listed price. Maybe find the bat you want and ring around for the best price.

Also wear a box for gods sake. :eek:
 
Here's how to buy a cricket bat:

1) Find all the bats in your chosen price range.

2) Work out the correct weight for you. You will see people often picking the bat up as if to play a drive. This is ok for getting a feel for the balance of the bat, but does not help with the weight. You should swing the bat horizontally as if playing a hook or cut. The bat should be light enough for you to feel in control. If you are being pulled around by the bat, it is too heavy. You should err on the side of getting a bat that is too light, rather than too heavy. A heavy bat can cause you to develop poor technique and a well-timed stroke from a light bat will go further than a poorly timed shot from a heavier bat.

3) Once you have found the weight you like, check for balance with some vertical strokes. The bat should feel light on the pick up, but this will vary depending on where you like the sweet spot of the bat.

4) Now you should have about half a dozen or so bats to choose from. Grain should be parallel and vertical, between 7 and 10 grains. Some wood will have butterfly knotting. Don't be put off by this, but you wouldn't want it on the main strike zone of the blade.

5) You have to bounce a cricket ball on the bat. A good bat will provide a lot of energy to the ball and cause it to bounce a lot higher off the blade than you would expect. Try bouncing the ball all over the face of the bat to find the sweet spot. A beginner should chose a bat with a sweet spot half way between the sticker and the toe of the bat. Once you know your own batting technique better, you can choose a bat with a low, middle or high sweet spot.

P.S. Only ever buy English Willow.
 
Good bats can be cheap. Well depends what you think cheap is. But I got a top grade AS cricket bat, with perfect straight grains, for $250. Think outside of the main 'big' brands (Kookaburra, Gray Nicolls etc.) and look at the smaller Pakistani and Indian brands. Much better value for money, and these are the brands that the international stars use anyway (with other brands stickers on them).
 

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Personally I don't buy bats that aren't top line, usually costing $500 plus. This also means I go nowhere near rebel or anywhere like that for bats - only Greg Chappel for me. Of course I am fairly serious about my cricket, and would idealy like to make a career out of it, but this is my current bat situation.

2008 Slazenger V389 Pro - My bat of choice. Lighter, somewhere near 2'7, and picks up like a dream. Whenever I'm batting properly I use this, and have found it to be a really good bat for me. Good on the drive, but light enough for the cross bat shots.

2007 Gray Niccols Predator - Only use when batting later in the innings, coming in for a quick hit. Weighs about 2'9, and I do prefer lighter bats than that, however when I know quick runs are needed this bat certainly can do the job.
 
Kahuna said:
If you wan't a full kit then $300 probably won't be much, unless you don't want to get a helmet?

There are heaps of good bats out there for $300, you will get most Gray Nicolls and Kookaburra Bats for under that, basically go to a store and swing around a few bats that you like and see which one feels the best for you. When looking at bats if there are 7 grains on the front then it is the best bat for performance and lifespan. Don't be worried by Kashmir Willow on the Indian bats (MRF), if it was so bad why does Sachin use it.

I have sold a few cricket bats over the last few years so I know a bit about them, ask me any questions that you may have.
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Sorry mate, but thats just not true. All international/state/club cricketers use english willow. No matter what the brand. Only the kids bats will be kasmir. The big give away is the $50 price tag.
 
When you look at the face of your bat, you will see lines running down the wood. There are referred to as 'grains'. The more there are the better. They should be reasonably straight as well.

Kashmir is an inferior form of willow. It's softer and weaker and has less 'ping' when you hit the ball than English willow.

Kashmir was also a cool Led Zeppelin song. Though you may be too young to know that. :thumbsu:
 
not sure i can take this dude seriously...

mate, if u aren't wearing a box you'd be best advised to buy a couple of fence pailings and stand behind them.

seriously mate, you're an idiot if you aren't wearing a frog - i don't care if you're playing against 10 year olds... if you're using a real cricket ball, u need a frog before u even need a bat.
 
jakethesnake said:
A whole kit for $300? Won't be much quality stuff, I assure you.

Don't listen to Kahuna up there, worry about what kind of wood the bat you use is. Only English willow, not Kashmir (Sachin does not use Kashmir, what a stupid call).
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He does use Kahsmir he said it himself
 

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Get a english willow bat.
Dont get the county brand.
For $300 i doubt you can get a whole kit and get a bat from an actual shop.
Get a bat that also feels good.
 

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