Yeah, the last two bats I used in anger were custom-made and I always made a point of buying the second from top-of-the-range as in my eyes I was getting 'proven' technology. They were the best bats I've ever used - the first one lasted me about four years, and the second one is still usable now, even though it's around twelve years old. (I'm old-school and know how to look after the bats properly - they used to get an overhaul prior to the start of every season - sanded, re-oiled, bat tape applied where needed, new rubber grips, the works.)ah fair enough!!
The counter balance helped me when i knacked my wrist last season - just made the bat feel a bit lighter.
for me custom made is always the best way to go - some cracking deals out there from smaller bat makers - brilliant value in lower grades that can still play so, so well. I'm a massive fan of the butterfly grades - reasonably priced and can play better than some of the "better" grades.
The young 'un had a sponsorship from the same manufacturer (where he basically got bats, pads and gloves at half-price) and we found that the top-grade bats didn't last as well as the ones lower down the range.
It looks great, that.
I need to give it a try - if only to see if the glimmers are still up to the job.
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