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Tykemania
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United Kingdom
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 Posted - 31/10/2009 : 09:25:44
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| Nah - she'd just point out that I have more bats than the rest of our first XI combined. Which, sadly, is actually true! |
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petehosk
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 31/10/2009 : 10:11:30
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Well - i have to persuade a friend or two to take delivery of any new bat I buy, or the missus would cut off my inheritance! Or cut off something else!!!
And I am almost like the bat supplier for my entire team!!
Women buy shoes and handbags - we buuy bats!! Simples Pssss! |
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swamidude
Amateur
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Posted - 31/10/2009 : 10:20:33
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| I really like that Praestania, looks superb. |
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Tykemania
Admin
United Kingdom
10867 Posts |
Posted - 31/10/2009 : 10:29:35
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| Know the feeling - my lot are always nicking gear from my bag, and we worked out that I own one bat which, despite my never actually using it, has made over 1000 runs this season. |
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petehosk
Amateur
United Kingdom
105 Posts |
Posted - 31/10/2009 : 10:31:34
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| So Lucifer - as you have been using this classy looking piece of willow for some of this season, were you going to tell us of your adventures together, and do a more detailed review in this section? How it plays, balance, pickup, feel and pin-o-meter? Great shots you have played? |
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Lucifer
Amateur
221 Posts |
Posted - 31/10/2009 : 10:49:27
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Well i'll give a brief outline. 
Decided i needed a new bat last year (harrows were far too small ) and i'd shot up!
Wanted to go and see my bat being made there and then. And i found salix offered this service.
After a long journey to Kent and my poor map reading skills finally arrived at the workshop. Had to wait a fair amount of time as there were about 10 people in front of us!
They called me through to the workshop for my turn. I showed Andrew the bat (and friend very kindly let me borrow) to copy the shape as it was an older profile. I was showed a great piece of willow for mine to be made, but i spotted one that was a beauty.
Nice clean grains and a butterfly stain on the face. I asked if i could have that cleft instead. I was told yes and Andrew said he was surprised as he had being trying to sell it for weeks as it was such a good piece of willow, but everyone turned it fown due to butterfly stain. BARGAIN!!
Bat was received about a 2 weeks after i went to the factory (had to be sanded, binded etc).
Definately been my favorite bat and has been used in all matches, including a trip to the Carribean.
Hope its still in tact for a few more seasons!
Phewwww glad thats over!!!
Oooh and weighs 2lb 8, low middle, surprisingly good pick up with low middle and no concaving. |
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petehosk
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 31/10/2009 : 12:00:19
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Thanks Lucifer
Sounds like a great buy chap.
I may have to review my Salix in this topic area too, but got to replace the batteries in the digi amera first and get some pics.
Is there anywhere on this site that explaines how to download pics to here easily? |
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Lucifer
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Posted - 02/08/2010 : 13:51:05
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| i had my fera sent back for a refurb and salix did a great job and complete with the mini labels aswell |
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Salix Praestantia
