Good Woodworm Cricket Bat for a Junior/Beginner

Advantages: Value for money
Disadvantages: Not the best quality

...I recommended this bat to a brother of mine, a beginner, with not much experience of the game. I recommened this bat because of its value for money, as a junior or beginner, you don't want to be paying too much money for a bat, as it is all about fun, and not being too serious. As for the bat itself, you get what you pay for, you know when you pay around £20 your not going to get the best bat ever, but for a junior or beginner to the game it would be excellent due to its durability and weight. The bat my brother bought still exists now, well worn but he still uses it to this day, around a year or two ago when he bought it, he likes it and hes picky! In review i recommend this bat to all it fits, and i hope this has helped you all in the search of a new cricket bat. Regards, mrcricket....

mrcricket 16.11.2009 · Read review
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Review of Woodworm Junior Bronze Mega Bite Cricket Bat

beast of a bat

Advantages: a really nice middle
Disadvantages: Kashmir Willow

...of hours it's how fit you are and how much endurance you have that will help your arms and hands. DURABILITY + VALUE Like most bats it could potentially last well over 5 years but it has to have been well knocked in, (I recommend 3hours if it's pre-knocked in and 6 if it's not. That may sound like a lot but it really helps your bat.) well cared for and used properly. You may be saying what's knocking in. Knocking in is when you hit you're bat with a cricket ball or rounded mallet reasonably hard continuously. This gets the wood grain used to being hit so when you play for the first time and you try to hit the ball your bat won't snap on impact. The length of time bats last for is amazing considering I got this for only around £30-£40. This bat is defiantly worth that isn't it? OVERALL Overall it think this is a great bat from...

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Review of kookabura little beast cricket bat

Sweet Sixes Taste Delicious,Funny How Far They Fly with CA Power!

Advantages: Good weight, durable, Higher middle, good value
Disadvantages: protective cover can crack on the bat edges

...break over time at the edges so it may have to be secured by a few layers of cricket bat tape. A standard toe cover can also be used to add extra protection. Comfort /Style The bat has a relatively slim handle, which may not be ideal for everyone. If this is the case you may have to double up and add another grip. The original grip is of a very high quality and lasts a very long time and is fixed very well to the handle. The color scheme of the bat allows for a wide variety of replacement grips as there are a few very compatible designs which seem as though they are the original. The bat stickers are also very well designed and the bat is easy on the eye, it is aesthetically pleasing. But the Power label on the front face is the main course. The word power can have a psychological affect on the opposition especially if you are...

kingkong218 20.09.2009 (13.12.2009) · Read review
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Review of CA Power Cricket Bat

Power and quality for a decent price

Advantages: Good for power hitting, value for money
Disadvantages: Not so good for 'touch' players

...A few years back, Woodworm were THE cricket supplier. Providing gear to the likes of Andrew Flintoff and Kevin Pietersen, their stuff was in demand from every youngster taking up the game. However, it soon became clear that the company may have bitten off a little more than they could chew with their costly sponsorships outstripping profits. They went under and the brand name has now resurfaced under the ownership of online sports equipment supplier, the Sports HQ. (www.thesportshq.com) As a result, it is now possible to pick up a number of bats at very reasonable prices. I plumped for the Gold (they have Bronze, Silver and Gold available, which vary in line with the grade of willow used to make the bat, with Gold being Grade 1 English Willow) Mega Bite, which used to be Freddie Flintoff's choice of bat. This bat comes...

Maylie 27.10.2009 · Read review
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Flick Cricket Game

Advantages: An iPhone cricket game...
Disadvantages: ...very basic

...You may have noticed I've written the odd review or two about iPhone application games in recent weeks...and you'd be right. So here's another one - Flick Cricket. There's a game doing the rounds on the internet called Stick Cricket which is extremely addictive and enjoyable...unfortunately the Flick version is completely different, and not quite up to the same standard; but then again this application is free for all you good, good iPhone users. The game is based on a six-over match, where the user always bats first and then attempts to defend the total as the 'computer' chases it down. On the main menu there are a couple of options - Quick Facebook Game, New Normal Game, Continue Game and Connect with Facebook. Now, I've not delved into the world of the Facebook options, but I believe it allows you to upload photos for players...

carl.mcqueen 30.09.2009 · Read review
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The Big Kahuna is the sloggers choice

Advantages: huge middle, slick graphics
Disadvantages: low quality willow, lacks finesse and pickup

...havinng owned the bat for the last two seasons and using it almost religiously in this time i feel my review is a good benchmark for looking into buying this cricket bat. The new kahuna cricket bat was realeased prior to the summer o 2008. The kahuna range is very high profile within cricket with pro players using the range such as Australian captain Ricky ponting. I was drawn to the big kahuna by the promise of a big middle and a huge profile on the bat that will still have great handling and pickup, i was skeptical at first as it was a rather cheap price of £89.99 which for a big bat is bargain. When the bat arrived i was amazed at the sheer size of the blade itself , people were even commenting on the thickness of the edges and middle. The bat weighed in at 2 pounds and 11 ounzes which is alot of weight to throw around in a bat but...

maxymace 21.10.2009 · Read review
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Ashes Cricket 2009 - Guarantee an Ashes win (In your home)

Advantages: Cricket on the Wii!
Disadvantages: Maybe classic matches woudl have been good

...and it not bad at all, but previous Codemasters versions of cricket had classic scenarios, the ability to play World Cup and Champions Trophy competitions, and test series between all of the test playing nations. Controls = Batting is seemingly clear enough. When the bowler bowls you swing the Wii remote, and add a defensive or offensive touch to the shot by using the A or B button respectively. Running is accomplished by shaking the remote. Bowling is a little more difficult. Firstly you move the remote up and down to shine the ball, then click on a ball icon. A cursor helps you decide where to pitch the ball, then you move the remote down at the right moment, pressing A for a slow ball or B for a fast ball. If you are a swing or spin bowler, you rotate the remote as you perform the bowling action. This is actually quite...

Nolly 12.08.2009 · Read review
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A Rolls Royce amongst cricket bats

Advantages: made to your specifications
Disadvantages: price tag

...Laver & Wood are a relatively new entrant in to the cricket bat market, having only been in existence for a very short while. I happen to have been a very lucky winner ? a web ad on the Cricket Club website for the club I play for in Austria, meant that I was the first person in Austria to have one of these beautiful bats. A lot of the information within this opinion is worth bearing in mind if you are looking for a cricket bat in general ? not just one of these beauties. The name ?Private Bin? will be more familiar to oenologists than cricketers. Laver and Wood are based in the wine growing region of New Zealand and the best wines are always kept in the ?Private Bin? and similarly the best willow is used to make these bats ? all blades having a minimum of 7 straight grains (your average club bat will only have about 4-5 at most...

Morgenhund 05.10.2001 · Read review
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Bat Out Of Hell - Truly Amazing!

Advantages: Just a fantastic rock album!
Disadvantages: None!

...Bat Out Of Hell is an album, which was released by Meat Loaf in October 1977. The album contains 7 songs and is 46:33 long. The songs were produced and written by Jim Steinman and Todd Rundgren. It is the the third best-selling album worldwide - which gives you an idea of just how fantastic it truly is! 1. Bat Out Of Hell (9:48) 2. You Took The Words Right Out Of My Mouth (5:04) 3. Heaven Can't Wait (4:38) 4. All Revved Up With No Place To Go (4:19) 5. Two Out Of Three Ain't Bad (5:23) 6. Paradise By The Dashboard Light (8:28) 7. For Crying Out Loud (5:45) I'd heard my brother and dad saying how good Meat Loaf was, but as i didn't really like alot of the music that they do, i thought he would just be another one of these people who scream songs and you can't tell a word that they are saying. Upon listening to the 'Bat Out...

Claire230590 09.11.2009 · Read review
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Wild Cricket

Advantages: Animals in a Beautiful Setting
Disadvantages: Tranquillity Lost at Peak Times

...of its own success at peak time. Here is a guide, but see website for more details. Adults £5.25-£8.25, Children 3-14 years £3.95-£6.25, Senior Citizens £4.75-£7.25. Under-twos and car park are free at all times. I do not see any discount for disabled. There are family and group discounts. Opening times are every day except Christmas Day, 10.00am-6pm, or 4.30pm in winter. We have holidayed in this area often, and have seen many changes to Cricket St Thomas over the years. The Wildlife Park was created in 1967 by the estate's former owners. The worst thing that ever happened, in my opinion, was that Mr Blobby arrived to live here. His music blared away and could be heard over at least half the park. Thankfully, for both the animals, who had to put up with it, and us, he and his music are now gone. The park is now...

luckyarchers 06.10.2005 · Read review
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