Ihsan Hi-Lux

Advantages: super middle,powerful
Disadvantages: too heavy for some

...I've had this cricket bat for over four years now and it's surved me well over the seasons. I can proudly say that it has no cracks and it's still in good condition, due to the fact that i have oiled it over the cricketing seasons to make it more durable. The Ihsan Rocky bat is a powerful bat and is also heavy, close to 3lbs, the side of the bat is very thick, which makes it very powerful. Due to these qualities of the bat the Rocky is hard to control, which is why i put another grip on the bat to try and strike a balance between handle and bat. Compared to other bats that i have used like the Hunts county Insignia and the Ihsan hi-lux this bat is much heavier than them, but im sure you can get the Ihsan Rocky a bit lighter in some shops, the one i've got is a heavy one. The Ihsan Rocky is the most powerful bat i have ever used... Read review

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Advantages: pick-up, power, distance hitting.
Disadvantages: Rare, premiums in UK very high

...This bat has got to be one of the best bats I have ever played with! Of course every bat one buys is different and I would never recommend a bat of any type to another player, as one bat does not suit all, but the bat ihsan sent me all those years ago when this bat was available was outrageously good. Ihsan bats are made in the sub continent, where a great deal of international players bats are made, so you can be assured that whilst the quality may not be as high as handmade english bats, the price will more than make up for it. So if you could possibly pick one of these up from india or pakistan then the price you pay would be greatly reduced than if you bought it from an english shop who will whack a high premium on these bats. This bat is the stereotypical sub continent bat with a low middle and a large bowed blade that accentuates... Read review

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Advantages: Solid bike, which will stand up to almost anything.
Disadvantages: Not realy suted to the all round rider. Only to one who is only interested in Down hill

...The Stinky De-Lux is by all accounts a very reliable bike. I was first attracted to the Stinky as it was, of corse, a top of the range Down Hill mountain bike. When i investigated further i realised for a reletively small ammount more i could affort the Stinky De-Lux. When thinking about it i thought that the ammount more i would have to pay did not compare to the increase quality i would recieve. The Stinky, although a very nice bike does lack a few featues. The rear suspension is not by and means close to the quality of the De-Lux version. The front suspension forks also contribute to an all round better ride. The origonal Stinky is an ausome bike but had a few finishes needed which where met with the De-Lux. I would say to anyone who was thinking of buying a quality Down hill bike for a high price should consider how much more... Read review

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