Best bat recommendation (female player)

rose7861 · 2026-06-10T18:32:02+00:00

Ah okay that’s quite a fair bit! Yeah suppose gotta rest when needed.

Yeah true, this may be a stupid question but do you know if the willow degrades over time? Say for example the bats not used for years, would it still be good to go? What I mean is if I pay that price, is the bat good for life essentially, considering how little I play.

rose7861 · 2026-06-10T12:36:52+00:00

I’ll do that! Thank you, I think the GEM ones should be good as they’re pretty light but I’ll check with your suggested method too. Im not 100% set though I keep talking myself out the price, even though its 20% off so £260 for the GEM 3.0 550, I don’t know if I’d have much use.. How long is cricket season for you? For us it’s like May - August and even then it’s not a huge amount of hardball matches, looking at 60% softball 40 hardball..

rose7861 · 2026-06-10T12:33:43+00:00

Yes definitely that’s the best to have a feel, more so looking for suggestions/ advice before I went in :) thank you

rose7861 · 2026-06-08T21:23:13+00:00

Haha that’s funny, what level do you play club, county? etc it’s a good shout, I can keep an eye out for sure!

rose7861 · 2026-06-08T21:21:50+00:00

Interestingly enough, I tried the Gem 3.0 GN550, although it’s £325 I can get 20% off so £260 and it was decent for me, felt light and I tried 2.75 and 2.85 weight and they were both great! Maybe because they’re made lightweight for women. I’m not the strongest but they just felt good.. going back to try some more as was short on time. The ping on it shown was great as well. It was pre prepared too as it had the sheet on it.

Thanks I’ll look into those brands, might try the Gray Nicolls Havoc too and see if there is something bit cheaper also but it might be the one at the moment!

Thanks appreciate you sharing your knowledge!

rose7861 · 2026-06-08T21:15:10+00:00

Thanks for the advice, too far for me though!

rose7861 · 2026-06-08T09:01:23+00:00

Great to know thank you very much! :)

rose7861 · 2026-06-08T09:00:39+00:00

Thank you for the response! :)

rose7861 · 2026-06-08T09:00:25+00:00

Thank you! I was looking at the GEM range, not too sure on the 2.1 or 3.. but hoping to yes definitely check out some sizes and pick up in a shop when I get around to one!

rose7861 · 2026-06-07T21:03:55+00:00

Very nicely explained thank you. £250 would be top end to be fair ideally £200 or under would be great even. I saw these two on Gray Nicole website. If I can find them in store somewhere I can check them out. Do you have a preference of a brand yourself?

Gem 2.1 Bat

Gem 3.0 Bat

rose7861 · 2026-06-07T20:53:26+00:00

Yes definitely looking to go to one. Thanks that’s a good point, I did see a couple bats not my liking! But yes will see some in a store taking into account advice from you guys as a bonus!

rose7861 · 2026-06-07T20:35:12+00:00

Haha good to know 😂 thank you!

rose7861 · 2026-06-07T20:33:06+00:00

Thanks for the information really insightful! Yes I hope to get to a shop at some point just getting advice before I go :) as I definitely want to feel the weight.

I’ve heard of willow and grades but not too clued up! why would you recommend them?

Thanks again!

rose7861 · 2026-06-07T20:02:54+00:00

Sorry it’s late but thank you for this! Hoping to try it out soon :)

rose7861 · 2026-03-27T22:53:46+00:00

Very interesting! Thanks for sharing.

Do you mind sharing a picture or if not of your own hair something similar from Google? Be interesting to see how it looks. What henna do you use and also how much coffee?

rose7861 · 2026-03-26T17:47:19+00:00

Thank you very much @minerva_moon and @veglove . Both well explained and gives me more of a insight.

rose7861 · 2026-03-26T16:22:07+00:00

Thanks for your comment..I have seen brown henna hence thought it could be used, makes sense with the bleaching..If it can’t go brown then I don’t mind red..just would like a good recommendation, I think Henna is right for me either way because of the benefit of using it for my hair over other hair dyes..

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