Puma Ballistic 4000
The Product
This is a cricket bat, made by the Australian based manufacturer Puma. Puma make all sorts of sports equipment, but have only recently moved into the manufacture of cricket bats. They have, however, exploded onto the scene and are now amongst the most ... Read review
Puma Ballistic 4000 Right Hand Batting Pad Colour: White-classic green-black Profile: ... more
County, high performance, modern styling Impact protection: High impact anti-rebound foam shell and front shin panel, moulded sidebars Leg protection: Fo
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PUMA Ballistic 4000 Batting PadsIn the modern game performance is everything. The modern ... more
batsman has to be quick, mobile and adaptable to maximise run scoring opportunities. The 2009 Puma Ballistic pads are ideal for the pacey batsman who likes to steal quick singles and rotate the strike.Featuring contemporary styling to meet the demands of the modern cricketer, the Ballistic 4000 pads provide County level protection. Highly manoeuvrable, they provide comprehensive high impact protection.Made from a high quality PU shell with anti-rebound foam panels, extended side wings for good flexibility and an excellent wrap around fit, the 4000 give excellent all round protection.Further protection comes from a superior anatomic knee and crown shape, extra padded and ventilated shin and knee bolsters that also keep you cool during a long innings at the crease. An abrasion resistant instep gives added durability.NOT AVAILABLE IN YOUTH LEFT HAND PUMA Ballistic 4000 Batting Pads
PUMA Ballistic 4000 Batting Gloves The 2009 Puma Ballistic gloves are ideal for the touch ... more
batsman who require excellent feel in order to manoeuvre the ball to steal quick singles and rotate the strike.The Ballistic 4000 gloves provide County level protection. Highly flexible and manoeuvrable, they deliver superb fit whilst encouraging a solid feel for the bat.Made from premium leather, PU and with a contemporary design they feature a comfortable extra-soft calf skin palm with soft cotton towel lining and elasticated wrist. A part multi-hinged finger construction and two-piece hinged thumb with Armourlite protection on the lead fingers, allow you to grip with comfort and feel. High density lightweight foam cushioning and fibre shield impact protection provide superb levels of shock absorption to give you all the protection you need. PUMA Ballistic 4000 Batting Gloves
Advantages: High quality cricket bat Disadvantages: Little pricey
== Puma Ballistic 4000 ==
=== The Product ===
This is a cricket bat, made by the Australian based manufacturer Puma. Puma make all sorts of sports equipment, but have only recently moved into the manufacture of cricket bats. They have, however, exploded onto the scene and are now amongst the most popular manufacturers.
This particular bat is a Puma Ballistic 4000. All the Puma bats come in a series of ... ...the quality of all the Puma bats is so high, this is like a high grade bat from any other producer.
The Ballistic is characteristic for its thick edges and enhanced sweet spot, making it a bat for players of power rather than precision. The 4000 model is made from Grade 1 English willow, the highest you can get. The only thing that differs from the 4000 to the 5000 is that the 5000 is lighter pressed, and therefore has greater power. more
Puma Ballistic 4000
The Product
This is a cricket bat, made by the Australian based manufacturer Puma. Puma make all sorts of sports equipment, but have only recently moved into the manufacture of cricket bats. They have, however, exploded onto the scene and are now amongst the most popular manufacturers.
This particular bat is a Puma Ballistic 4000. All the Puma bats come in a series of grades, 5000, 4000 and 3000. Therefore, the 4000 is a middle range bat, but as the quality of all the Puma bats is so high, this is like a high grade bat from any other producer.
The Ballistic is characteristic for its thick edges and enhanced sweet spot, making it a bat for players of power rather than precision. The 4000 model is made from Grade 1 English willow, the highest you can get. The only thing that differs from the 4000 to the 5000 is that the 5000 is lighter pressed, and therefore has greater power.
I plumped for the 2lb 9oz model, which is a little lighter than average for a cricket bat, but means you can swing the bat faster!
The Price
I purchased my bat for £120 from a small chain of cricket shops called Romida. Although this may sound expensive for a single piece of sporting gear, my previous bat was a Kookaburra bubble and lasted me 4 full years, so cricket bats really prove the rule that you get what you pay for. I looked around and could have got the bat for maybe £10 cheaper had I purchased online, but I prefer to have a feel of a bat before purchasing, and I have been to Romida before and they have always offered good service.
Experience of the Product
Thus far, I have only used the bats for one or two matches and indoor nets, so cannot comment fully on how the bat plays. However, I have been very impressed with the bat so far. It seems to have increased power from my previous bat for no extra weight, and the enhanced sweet spot makes it easier to find the middle!
Problems
The bat did take a long time to 'knock in', and even now I am not sure that it is fully ready. This however will not be a problem unless I find that it cracks because of this!
Overall
I would highly recommend this bat, and although it is a bit pricey, I am sure it will last me a long enough time to be good value for money.
