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He's already getting some soft worn rubbers though so a premade will likely cost more than just a nice all round blade. Some pre mades are totally dead and not even worth a complete rank never played before beginner to play with, since they can't learn the strokes having to play them like a hardbat stroke.
Personally I think the Applegren Allplay has the best handle and feel of the all round blades I have tried.
Again, this is purely my opinion (and many others I've spoken to who coach new starters), but the misconception seems to be that the OP is doing his mate a favour by giving him the old, worn rubbers.
No idea what thickness they are, but if they are 2.1mm, they'll instantly be a hindrance, not a help.
You can get £10 bats from many UK shops which are perfect.
My son started playing a few weeks ago with one of these, and he can already do a competent forehand and backhand.
The kids in his class with "custom" bats from their parents who want them to have the best? Struggling massively.......
I'd forget about the old rubbers, I'd forget about buying an individual blade (for the first couple of months at least), and I'd just use an ugly, slow, dull pre made weapon costing £10.
If they stick with it, and develop the basics (I'm not sure if people remember just how long it can take to develop the basics), then sure - Then suggestions here would be a very good first custom bat.