Im 17 , is it wise of me to use a harrow match since i have been playing mens cricket for about 3 seasons now. I've been using borrowed SH bats since everyone around me has telling me i have to use SH bats despite me being 5'5 so i had to change from my GM neon harrow . But now I have decided i'm gonna use my GM since it feels much nicer and lighter. I even compared the width of the faces and they all seem to be the same ±1 cm. So in your opinion should i just use the GM harrow ? because my main concern is that it will crack . also i took of the scuff sheet 😬 which it makes it even more prone to cracking
Go with what you feel most comfortable with. If you are using a Short Handle, make sure it is something that is a suitable weight and with a pick up that suits you.
Hello I am 13 and am thinking about progressing to a harrow (I am 5’5) but I can’t hold it up when I tried the weight test (My six is a bit too small). Is the harrow the right size or should I stick to the 6?
Hi Max, if you can't hold it up comfortably when using the weight test then we would recommend you stick with a size 6. It is better to have a slightly smaller bat that you can manoeuver rather than a bat that is too heavy/big.
You would be looking at moving into a short handle however if you are struggling with the transition to a bigger bat, you may want to consider an 'academy' size which bridges the gap between junior and adult cricket bats.
Thanks for the great videos that you are putting together, they are full of information and really help to buy cricket gear. I have one question about a cricket bat size, I am a short adult with 5 feet 4-inch height and age 38+, should I use a short handle or should I go with a small men's size or a smaller blade 540mm? I always use short handles but I feel I don't have a good bat speed and straight drives are not great either. When I use my son's Harrow bat then I feel the bat speed and feel drives are much better. Would you recommend me to use small mens bat? I found Kookaburra small mens which is way cheaper than the short handle but it says junior cleft, is junior cleft okay for Adult cricket?
Whats your view on GM zeos II original cricket bat ? ALso is there a big difference between grade 1 and grade 1+ (original vs LE)..Also the GM zeos II original bat that I am thinking of buying is about 2.6. It picks up amazingly well but I worried because it is so light it will not travel much
Hi Ramesh, please take a look at our review of the Zelos bat here - ecs.page.link/GVBbk In theory, Original LE is the top grade willow available so performance should be greater... however, grading bats is a subjective process so the original may be just as good (if not better) than the Original LE. Ignore the weight... focus on how the bat feels in your hands (that is the most important).
@@SeriousCricketTV I had a 606 green gm bat gunn and moore.....which I lost and now I can't find none on market any tips 😢 I want the 808 if there is any lol
You should still be fine with a short handle, but maybe look for something around 2lb 7oz - 2lb 8oz. Make sure you choose a bat that feels comfortable in your hands. A good tip is to hold the bat out straight with your top hand (left hand if you're a right-handed batsman or your right hand if you're a left-handed batsman). You should be able to hold and control the bat when holding it out straight - if you're starting to shake or find it too heavy, you should consider something lighter.
Go with what feels best in your hands. If a short handle feels difficult to manoeuvre, go with a small mens. If you can get to a local cricket store, they will be able to advise you 👍
First thing is to make sure you have the right size cricket bat. If you're in an adult bat, it will all be down to how the bat feels in the hands, it is a very personal choice. Rather than thinking 'is the bat too light or too heavy' concentrate on how the bat picks up, does it feel comfortable? If so and you're scoring runs, stick with it 👍
When was the last time you faced a bowler with your bat held out straight with one arm??? What’s next…telling people to rub butter on first degree burns???
Good video but I believe one point on ‘long blade’ was not covered. SH with LB bats for 6ft+ is an option these days esp with Kookaburras
Great video !! Happy to see someone taking the time and effort to really explain the bat loved the video :) Subscribed
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You blokes "hit it out the field for 6", literally and figuratively! Thanks for the perspective. Definitely the Likely Lads. Cheers from Australia.
Hahaha, you say unless you're 6'9, but I am! Us pace bowlers need bats too!
I always look for a long handle. I find SH really uncomfortable as I had a bad back injury and struggle to bend down
Very nicely explained. 👍
Informative! Thank you!
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Good video. I’ll look for the amount of grains now. 👍🏾
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Im 17 , is it wise of me to use a harrow match since i have been playing mens cricket for about 3 seasons now. I've been using borrowed SH bats since everyone around me has telling me i have to use SH bats despite me being 5'5 so i had to change from my GM neon harrow . But now I have decided i'm gonna use my GM since it feels much nicer and lighter. I even compared the width of the faces and they all seem to be the same ±1 cm. So in your opinion should i just use the GM harrow ? because my main concern is that it will crack . also i took of the scuff sheet 😬 which it makes it even more prone to cracking
Go with what you feel most comfortable with. If you are using a Short Handle, make sure it is something that is a suitable weight and with a pick up that suits you.
Hello I am 13 and am thinking about progressing to a harrow (I am 5’5) but I can’t hold it up when I tried the weight test (My six is a bit too small). Is the harrow the right size or should I stick to the 6?
Hi Max, if you can't hold it up comfortably when using the weight test then we would recommend you stick with a size 6. It is better to have a slightly smaller bat that you can manoeuver rather than a bat that is too heavy/big.
@@SeriousCricketTV Thank you so much for the advice.
You're welcome 👍
Hello I am a 14 year old and I’m looking for a bat. I am 5 foot 8 almost 5 foot 9 what size should you recommend I get
Can you also please suggest a shop in Poole or bournemouth
You would be looking at moving into a short handle however if you are struggling with the transition to a bigger bat, you may want to consider an 'academy' size which bridges the gap between junior and adult cricket bats.
Hi i,am 5ft .2inch adult what should be my bat size please suggest.
Check out our size guide on our website for more information 👉 ecs.page.link/GoG6n
I’m 5’6 batting with a size 6. (I’m 13) and I’m worried that a harrow bat will only last me a season, should I buy a SH?????
hello, I am writing from Germany, I wanted to ask you serious cricket abroad deliver?
Hi there, we do. Please contact chris@serioussport.co.uk for more details 👍
Thanks for the great videos that you are putting together, they are full of information and really help to buy cricket gear.
I have one question about a cricket bat size, I am a short adult with 5 feet 4-inch height and age 38+, should I use a short handle or should I go with a small men's size or a smaller blade 540mm? I always use short handles but I feel I don't have a good bat speed and straight drives are not great either. When I use my son's Harrow bat then I feel the bat speed and feel drives are much better.
Would you recommend me to use small mens bat? I found Kookaburra small mens which is way cheaper than the short handle but it says junior cleft, is junior cleft okay for Adult cricket?
Check out our size guide on our website for more information 👉 ecs.page.link/GoG6n
Whats your view on GM zeos II original cricket bat ? ALso is there a big difference between grade 1 and grade 1+ (original vs LE)..Also the GM zeos II original bat that I am thinking of buying is about 2.6. It picks up amazingly well but I worried because it is so light it will not travel much
Hi Ramesh, please take a look at our review of the Zelos bat here - ecs.page.link/GVBbk
In theory, Original LE is the top grade willow available so performance should be greater... however, grading bats is a subjective process so the original may be just as good (if not better) than the Original LE.
Ignore the weight... focus on how the bat feels in your hands (that is the most important).
Thanks to you now I know what to look for in New bat thank you again :)
You're welcome 👍👍
You're welcome 👍👍
@@SeriousCricketTV I had a 606 green gm bat gunn and moore.....which I lost and now I can't find none on market any tips 😢 I want the 808 if there is any lol
New stock will be arriving in November... I'd wait until then for better choice 👍
Hello, I am 5'7 adult ( 29 years). Not so muscular. I was maybe thinking of using a Harrow bat. Any suggestions?
You should still be fine with a short handle, but maybe look for something around 2lb 7oz - 2lb 8oz. Make sure you choose a bat that feels comfortable in your hands. A good tip is to hold the bat out straight with your top hand (left hand if you're a right-handed batsman or your right hand if you're a left-handed batsman). You should be able to hold and control the bat when holding it out straight - if you're starting to shake or find it too heavy, you should consider something lighter.
@@SeriousCricketTV thank you so so much :).
Am same like you buddy but i feel SH bats are heavier. Did you got a good light weight one?
what if the adult hight is 5.5” then what size of the bat would be suitable?
I am 12 years old but I am 5'10 so which bat is perfect for me???...plz tell me
5.10 howa
I’ve got another question about pro players. I know players like mushfiqur Rahim are only about 5’3- 5’4. So what size bat would they be using
I'm afraid we don't know what size bat he is using but most likely something custom to suit him.
he is using a harrow
I’m 5”2 100kgs girl with weak muscles so I’m going with a small adults bat
Good video
Thanks Oscar 👍🏻
@@SeriousCricketTV keep the content going I like how your uploading is constant and varied to
@@oscard9166 plenty more videos to come 👍🏻👍🏻
I am around 5’4, should I get a small mens or a short handle?
Go with what feels best in your hands. If a short handle feels difficult to manoeuvre, go with a small mens. If you can get to a local cricket store, they will be able to advise you 👍
Thanks 👍
How do you know if a bat is ‘too light’ for you?
First thing is to make sure you have the right size cricket bat. If you're in an adult bat, it will all be down to how the bat feels in the hands, it is a very personal choice. Rather than thinking 'is the bat too light or too heavy' concentrate on how the bat picks up, does it feel comfortable? If so and you're scoring runs, stick with it 👍
When was the last time you faced a bowler with your bat held out straight with one arm??? What’s next…telling people to rub butter on first degree burns???
Can u gift me one please???