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This certainly has something to do with it.

Demand from India for English willow is treemendous (see what I did there?!) and has pushed the price up.

Getting premium clefts is a lot more expensive too hence the big price of the premium grade bats
premium clefts :lol:

There's almost an argument here for buying bats as investments
 
premium clefts :lol:

There's almost an argument here for buying bats as investments

I know what you're saying but you'd be amazed at the number of players (amateurs and pros) who insist on the equal spacing of or the number of grains on a blade.

I feel like shouting at them sometimes.

The best investment would be a few willow trees :lol:
 
Am I right in thinking there is no new english willow, only old trees that are cut down ?
Most bats are made from trees around 25-30 years old. Most English willow bats come from one company js wrights. They have a replanting scheme so there is always a good selection of willow available.
 
Most bats are made from trees around 25-30 years old. Most English willow bats come from one company js wrights. They have a replanting scheme so there is always a good selection of willow available.
But something is forcing up demand and hence prices . The success of the IPL I guess
 
Canna see the fuss myself

Mind I need it explained why kashmir willow is such a terrible option?

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-05-...ists-in-search-for-better-cricket-bat/6455130

It's to do with the climate. English willow grows on flood plains and our climate is so different to India. I think this results in Kashmir being more brittle.

Majority of companies grow the willow here and ship it off to India to be shaped cheaper and sent back. I know that's what gray nicolls do now as only pro bats are hand made in uk.

But something is forcing up demand and hence prices . The success of the IPL I guess
I think the trends have changed. Everyone wants straight grains with no blemishes and on a natural product that's hard to come by and I guess the bat makers charge a premium for it. That and the fact everything costs more these days.
 
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Bought a H4L Hellfire Pro off eBay last week for £190. Decent bargain considering brand new they're £395 and the bloke only used it for 2 net sessions!
 
Bought a H4L Hellfire Pro off eBay last week for £190. Decent bargain considering brand new they're £395 and the bloke only used it for 2 net sessions!
whats it like?

I'm really torn as to what to get - was quite liking the B3 bats then looked at H4L and then also had a look at the aldred ones - also still a Gray nicolls fan as well!!
 
whats it like?

I'm really torn as to what to get - was quite liking the B3 bats then looked at H4L and then also had a look at the aldred ones - also still a Gray nicolls fan as well!!
I need a bat as well!! Eddy will be sick of me trying his out. I quite like his salix I used last night.
 
I need a bat as well!! Eddy will be sick of me trying his out. I quite like his salix I used last night.
what about my dynadrive you picked up the other night - you can have a tap with that and see how you like it. Needs a clean up, some oil and a new scuff sheet but hasnt had a great deal of use!
 
what about my dynadrive you picked up the other night - you can have a tap with that and see how you like it. Needs a clean up, some oil and a new scuff sheet but hasnt had a great deal of use!
The middle will be brand new and the edges already knocked in. Yes I'll give it a go paul
 
whats it like?

I'm really torn as to what to get - was quite liking the B3 bats then looked at H4L and then also had a look at the aldred ones - also still a Gray nicolls fan as well!!
I haven't had chance to use it yet - but if it's anything like my H4L Grade 1, it'll be an absolute gun.
 
I bought a Sunridge for 1p off eBay a few years ago. £30 P&P mind! Still does a job though for my lower order possing about. I can't comment on its hitting ability as everything goes square of the wicket in my world!
 
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