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Cover Drive
Semi-Pro
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 Posted - 15/06/2010 : 03:52:11
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Hi,
Hope you all are well and are doing great! Its my first bat review and second overall so pardon me if there are any mistakes or anything :(
Alright, so I was in search of buying an English made bat. THe reason why I specifically wanted English made was because I have two bats which are top notch bats in there ranges and are going well but sadly they are not English made. So I said to myself its turn of English bat.
I had been really big fan of Newbery and Redback. I love both brands from my heart! I had been really impressed with Newbery's craftsmanship (Prior to my bat I had held and seen two Newbery bats closely in my hands). I tried my luck at Redback first and everything went smoothly and I was on verge of buying a bat. Literally everything had been sorted out. But at the end unfortunate thing occurred which were not expected whatsoever got me a back seat in purchasing a Redback. I must also add one thing that Gary is one of the finest bloke you will ever find on this planet.
Then I tried my luck with Newbery. I had been in touch with many people which did give me a doubt. But at the end I landed at Uzi Sports and Asad Bhai was just awesome to deal with. He was very helpful and kept sending me emails back and forth and immensely helped me in selecting a proper bat according to my specs. So after lengthy conversations we had decided I will go for Krakatoa. Asad Bhai, was really kind that he had emailed me pictures of couple of bats which made easier for me to select a bat.
I had asked for 2.7ish whereas i usually prefer and use 2..9-2.10ish. The reason why I asked for that weight was because of the bat which I was selecting. Since I chose Krakatoa which has a low sweetspot which I know makes a pickup feel a bit heavier than normal so I kept that thing in my mind and did the calculation. So I did receive what I had asked for and it my theory was kinda right. Due to its low sweetspot it did make feel a bit heavier for me. I still haven't played with the bat so I am not sure about its ping or anything but from what I tested the bat pings off really nicely and seems to have quite long sweetspot. The oval handle seems to be nice as well and fits nicely in my hands. Hopefully I will test the bat in nets on Wednesday and will update you guys
Shipping
Bat was shipped on 10th and it was here on 16th. I wasn't expecting it to be here so soon and was quite surprised when it came a bit early according to my thoughts. However, the bat was not picked up on 16th. In fact, it was picked up on 19th because I had moved into a new house and bat was shipped to my old address. The new owner of old house didn't tell me that my package is here but I figured it out via tracking number.
Uzi Sports Service
Asad Bhai, was just amazing! It was first time I was purchasing a bat online so I was really nervous and scared. He answered every single question I had. One can't imagine how nervous I was and due to that I asked Asad Bhai lots of question which contained silly questions as well but he was so kind that he answered every single question I had. On top of that he was really quick in replying to my emails. I literally got his replies within 10-25 minutes. If such rating existed where one can be rated greater than the highest figures then Asad Bhai would be the first one to get that. I would rate him 11 out of 10. He is very down the earth guy. I am looking forward to deal with him in future
Pardon me if it was too long or too short.
If you have any question please don't hesitate asking me. I would love to answer them :)
Cheers |
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Cover Drive
Semi-Pro
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Jordan
Amateur
60 Posts |
Posted - 15/06/2010 : 09:18:51
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| Looks lovely mate |
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Lekkasport
Lekka Worldwide
4257 Posts |
Posted - 15/06/2010 : 09:54:33
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| Admin , is this a review of the purchased bat or the other batmakers he ****ed off during the process ? |
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Cover Drive
Semi-Pro
665 Posts |
Posted - 15/06/2010 : 10:41:30
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Originally posted by Lekkasport
Admin , is this a review of the purchased bat or the other batmakers he ****ed off during the process ?
As I said in my second sentence pardon me as this my first bat review. Seems like you missed it.. |
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Jordan
Amateur
60 Posts |
Posted - 15/06/2010 : 11:13:07
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| Lekka will just be upset that another person didnt buy one of his bats, ignore him. |
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Cover Drive
Semi-Pro
665 Posts |
Posted - 15/06/2010 : 11:15:43
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Originally posted by Jordan
Lekka will just be upset that another person didnt buy one of his bats, ignore him.
Ohh okay. Thanks for the compliement and the advise
Its appreciated! |
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Lekkasport
Lekka Worldwide
4257 Posts |
Posted - 15/06/2010 : 11:20:18
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Originally posted by Jordan
Lekka will just be upset that another person didnt buy one of his bats, ignore him.
How could I be upset Jordan ? Cover_Drive Uzair is a time waster , I'm just letting other forum members know that he is a TIME WASTER. |
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alexrickyponting
Amateur
United Kingdom
280 Posts |
Posted - 15/06/2010 : 11:24:33
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| and your a TW*T |
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Jordan
Amateur
60 Posts |
Posted - 15/06/2010 : 12:00:09
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| Still back to the topic, looks really big for 2p 7. Would like to see the size of one weighing 2p 12 or something!! |
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roco
Amateur
United Kingdom
484 Posts |
Posted - 15/06/2010 : 12:02:09
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| They are quite big at that weight as I have one at 2lb12 |
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Super Slogger
Pinch of Salt !!!
1125 Posts |
Posted - 15/06/2010 : 18:24:49
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| niceeee! |
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Lekkasport
Lekka Worldwide
4257 Posts |
Posted - 16/06/2010 : 01:58:17
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Originally posted by alexrickyponting
and your a TW*T
Alex, have you ever dealth with Cover_Drive Uzair online ? |
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alexrickyponting
Amateur
United Kingdom
280 Posts |
Posted - 16/06/2010 : 08:11:24
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nope, but ive read a lot of posts from you lead lead me to this opinion,
and as far as ive seen, your products may be high quality but you seem intent on wrecking what little reputation your brand has. Maybe not the best business strategem "calling it as you see it"
Id like to apologise for the immature insult while im at it if i may. |
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Lekkasport
Lekka Worldwide
4257 Posts |
Posted - 16/06/2010 : 08:30:12
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No need to apologise to me Alex but thank you for the apology to the happy Lekka customers.
20 years and still going plus telling the truth.
It's not all about the money Alex.
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alexrickyponting
Amateur
United Kingdom
280 Posts |
Posted - 16/06/2010 : 09:28:43
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Oh, Lekka. You know full well i wasnt apologising to happy lekka customers, i was apologising to you.
I respect you for managing to set up and run your own business, its not an easy thing to do.
I do not believe its all about the money, but surely you must have some sort of ambitions for your brand no? It would be easier to acheive them if people talk about your brand to others increasing awareness, the people most likely to do that are happy customers and people who have good experiences dealing with you, even if they do not make a purchase in the end as you insinuate that Cover Drive may have done. For example, recently i was considering a bat from onlinestockist, i was given excellent customer service, they were eager to help and even sent me pictures of a similar bat they knew i would be interested in. Unfortunately i couldnt scrape together the funds at that time and so made no purchase. However due to how i was treated, when i have money in the summer i will be making a purchase from onlinestockist and will tell all my cricketing friends about them, this may result in orders for them, it may not but it has cost OS nothing and has potential profit attached. I am just saying, that manners cost nothing but could be preofitable towards you. Being well-mannered does not make it "all about the money". (I do know that my manners are far from impeccable, however i am not the one running a business).
Sorry if i offend you Lekka |
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My Newbery Krakatoa (Players)
