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Nick_Admin
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 Posted - 25/10/2011 : 19:36:10
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its so sad that this happens , I would never have blamed the knots in a bat - in years gone by the bat colour was never used as an excuse. It was the knocking in etc etc. Things like this will simply push the price of bats up and up and further up, as retailers wont have bats with blemishes as more and more fickle people complain. willow is already in short supply, all i can say is be prepared to pay £700+ for a grade 1 bat.
And dont moan when it comes !!! |
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Off Flint
New Starter
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Posted - 30/10/2011 : 21:43:13
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| Just to clarify. I did try it in the nets. The pitch was wet so I could see exactly where each shot came off the bat. I tried to have a open mind but even with me wanting to like the bat (not at least for the hassle of returning it) it did not feel right. |
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Omega
Semi-Pro
Ireland
669 Posts |
Posted - 31/10/2011 : 05:05:12
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| Canadian or Irish Willow is the answer and there is no short supply of english willow. |
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Nick_Admin
Admin
United Kingdom
26424 Posts |
Posted - 31/10/2011 : 09:11:49
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| @offflint , you had a preconceived complaint about the bat , it was bound to disappoint, glad you got a replacement/refund, not sure i agree with what you have done, but you can see how retailers have to put up with this type of complaint which in the past would not have happpened. |
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awyldebr
New Starter
Australia
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Posted - 31/10/2011 : 09:42:27
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quote:
Originally posted by Nick_Admin
@offflint , you had a preconceived complaint about the bat , it was bound to disappoint, glad you got a replacement/refund, not sure i agree with what you have done, but you can see how retailers have to put up with this type of complaint which in the past would not have happpened.
Wholeheartedly seconded. The other thing I don't think you considered, OffFlint, is that this cleft only has 6 grains across the face. With willow like this, you need to knock it in more to get the same result. Even if it didn't feel great the first time in the nets, I can absolutely guarantee it would have performed far better after a couple of weeks of use. Even with services like GM Now, cricket bats still need time and preparation to mature, and it's generally worth the effort. |
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Nick_Admin
Admin
United Kingdom
26424 Posts |
Posted - 31/10/2011 : 10:00:08
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| When i got a new bat, i would give it to everyone in the nets to practice with, some good players and some lunatics, a great way to get a bat knocked in , My kahuna warrior (£80) was the best bat I have EVER had using this method.. |
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Omega
Semi-Pro
Ireland
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Posted - 01/11/2011 : 00:38:29
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Now one can understand why bat makers/brands do not offer a guarantee on bats.
Rgds,
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