which is better, shoe goo or toegaurds?

[Salixiscool]

k I have just got a new bat and want to put some protection on the toe on the bat. The thing is I don't really know weather to put shoe goo on the bottom or a toeguard. Is there any major differences between them or anything? Is one just clearly better or are they pratically the same? Some advice would be great. Thnx

 

[vic_orthdox]

Pretty much the same, to be honest.

 

[gettingbetter]

AWTA.

They do the same job, but shoe goo is sually cheaper or the same price as a toe gaurd and you can reuse more than once. If a toe gaurd peels of, you can glue it back, but shoe goo does the same job for cheaper.

BTW, do people actually still use goo or gaurds? I asked my friend for some shoe goo and it was dried up (also, maintain the goo) so it is toatlly unuseable, but I'm not fazed.

 

[Richard]

Never heard of the former TBH.

 

[gettingbetter]

Never heard of the former TBH.

Its a water-proof adhesive.

 

[Salixiscool]

AWTA.

They do the same job, but shoe goo is sually cheaper or the same price as a toe gaurd and you can reuse more than once. If a toe gaurd peels of, you can glue it back, but shoe goo does the same job for cheaper.

BTW, do people actually still use goo or gaurds? I asked my friend for some shoe goo and it was dried up (also, maintain the goo) so it is toatlly unuseable, but I'm not fazed.

So basically they do the job the same, its just shoe goo is better value for money?

And yeah a lot of people where I live use shoe goo or toe guards.

 

[James90]

Hate having to reapply shoe-goo twice a season. Can never get it smooth either. Toe guards ftw.

 

[dontcloseyoureyes]

I don't use either, cbf. Had my bat for 4 or 5 seasons and it's had hardly any wear on the bottom, and I usually tap the ground hard as hell (though I only do it twice every time). Though most of that time I've been playing on turf wickets, which I'd imagine would be much easier on the bat, expecially the pieces of **** we play on.

 

[gettingbetter]

So basically they do the job the same, its just shoe goo is better value for money?

And yeah a lot of people where I live use shoe goo or toe guards.

Pretty much, a tube of goo costs $10 or so and toe gaurds cost around 15 with a few more to apply it.

Also, with the goo, might be worthwhile to go to a shoe shop first. Cricket/sport shops are usually too expensive.

Once it comes off though, you be like the poster above, simply CBF. I'm in the same position now.

 

[Julian87]

Shoe Goo.

 

[Joe Ninety]

Pretty much, a tube of goo costs $10 or so and toe gaurds cost around 15 with a few more to apply it.

Also, with the goo, might be worthwhile to go to a shoe shop first. Cricket/sport shops are usually too expensive.

Once it comes off though, you be like the poster above, simply CBF. I'm in the same position now.

CBF gets my vote.

 

[gettingbetter]

CBF gets my vote.

Thats the way it is as you get older.

The TS probably is a youngster whose moved from Kashmir to English willow and is looking to prserve his bat.

 

[Salixiscool]

Thats the way it is as you get older.

The TS probably is a youngster whose moved from Kashmir to English willow and is looking to prserve his bat.

lol not quite.

 

[Son Of Coco]

I prefer shoe goo, toe guards are a bit rough around the edges and tend to hurt her.

 

[deeps]

I put a toe guard on it when it was new, its' worn off on the edge but i cbf anymore

 

[SJS]

I never liked to put a toe on the bat. Good bats dont break from the toe often enough to put something which alters the balance of the bat a fair bit.

I mostly used put a regular tape (cloth backed) at the toe to reduce some of the stress when the ball hit the toe. Nothing more.

Some people even put a strip of tape lengthwise on the edge. It prevents chipping at the edge to some extent.

 

[gettingbetter]

I always thought putting toes on was about preventing water from seeping into the bat and warping it and then the subsequent damage caused by such.

 

[SJS]

I always thought putting toes on was about preventing water from seeping into the bat and warping it and then the subsequent damage caused by such.

Why would water seep into the bat? I am asking seriously because I really dont understand the situation. I presume you are saying moisture from the ground (since we are talking toe)

 

[SJS]

I also find that people when they are playing the bat in (including by hammering it with a wooden mallet) dont always pay attention to the toe. If that is done the toe is pretty sturdy.

 

[gettingbetter]

Why would water seep into the bat? I am asking seriously because I really dont understand the situation. I presume you are saying moisture from the ground (since we are talking toe)

Becuase the toe is not treated? And it has open pores down the bottom. I know chipping is one of the reasons people put toes on, but I thought warping of the toe was also a reason. I don't know when you have played or play cricket, but when I was a youngster we played at 8:oo with dew on the grass and pitch - and you know how kids are, they want to take care of their pride and joy, hence the application of a waterproof adhesive or a piece of rubber to block and water being absorbed into the bat.