What cricket bat to buy and from where

Mate I know we have won many series.In fact we have been brilliant but dont think we should get arrogant.Praising England is fine but trying to denigrate others sounds a bit arrogant.

Maksi
As far as Raina is concerned I agree he is awful.

oh, and romida has stores mostly in the north (yorkshire mostly) and the main branch is in Brighouse

thanks guys... will have a look at it now!!!

comment by Maksi (U2561)
posted 1 day, 1 hour ago
Give Sehwag, Raina or Myklung a ring and see if you can buy their bats, used during the recent tour of England. They are in perfect condition and have not been used much either

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Dead right!

Any bat from any player in the indian squad bar Dravid will need knocking in well before it can be used.

AND you won't get a decent Gray Nicolls for less than £220

towncryer,

Depends where you look, I got a very good nitro for 110 pounds, albeit not top of the line, and the ignite I was talking about for 60 pounds, although it was significantly reduced for the after-christmas sale from about 150 pounds. And it is one of the best bats I've ever used or seen.

its all about smart shopping

A proper cricketer would only use a £150 cricket bat firewood.

you shouldn't but a bat from a website - you need to hold the bat and knock a ball against it a few times so you can feel the size of the sweet spot

Yes, because the sweet spot can be higher or lower up the bat.

My son said his £280 G&M didn't have a middle. I thought it was wonderful. This was because he hits the ball maybe 2 or 3 inches higher up the bat than I do

Also, check the grip and the pick-up. I have small hands, even though I'm well over 6'. Some bats have a grip that is too fat.