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Companies => Off-the-shelf companies => Topic started by: dan_nichols on March 31, 2011, 09:47:15 PM
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http://www.salixcricketbats.com/downloads/bats_guide.pdf
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i like the Falx
whats the deal with the CTE edges?
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Cracking, thanks Dan. This is the information that can be hard to find.
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It's another (minimal) weight saving point. It also helps to create the bigger edge that is more desirable now.
It's not a big angle, it's a lovely shape to look at.
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no worries Jon. It's a good bit of info definately.
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I think they look lovely
roll up roll up...... Salix next forum trend ;)
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Is there any chance of you being able to put up some pics to show it better? It is one thing to see it on a diagram but another to see it in the flesh. Now I realise there is still a fair bit of edge before the area it is removed from, I wouldn't be so concerned about durability.
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that is cool
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Jon - il try and take some pictures tomorow of the profiles. It blends in really nicely to the shape.
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Cheers. PM sent.
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Love the look of the pod ctx..
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I have never ever seen a bat like their 'non salix shape' bat. I know what they mean, but I think they slightly exagerated the shape in the diagram. I'm sure actual pictures will put it in perspective though. I personally like the Praestantia
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The non salix shape is a bit of a combination of recent trends - one is for a very flat face which emphasises the edges of the bat, the size of the edges and finally the concaving. (thanks to the person who answered this question for me ;))
some of the slazenger bats look a bit like this, as do a few other indian made bats. It certainly isn't a traditional English cricket bat shape
this is the nearist I have a picture of for this shape
(http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac151/buzzrockport/DSC00252.jpg)
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Ayrtek shape is the same - near enough
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It is an extreme example for sure, but it illustrates the trend to make hugely concaved bats which end up with big edges and very little wood in the middle. The nice thing about Salix is they don't do the extreme concaving, it is fairly subtle.
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Lovely looking profiles, as people say its nice to see they havent taken all the wood out of their bats to achieve huge edges that everyone craves these days! Always preferred a bat with minimal concaving...
Dan, are you and Ben making bats their full time now, or is it a case of AK teaching you at the moment and later on you will be full time making? I can see why they advertised this job as they are always rushed off their feet on saturday mornings when they have the bat fittings and an increase in demand from shops etc...
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GJ both me and Ben are working under the close eye of Andrew to ensure nothing is lost in the quality produced. Your right saturday mornings are hectic but if anyone wants to visit the workshop and take a look for themselves saturday mornings is the time to do it.
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GJ both me and Ben are working under the close eye of Andrew to ensure nothing is lost in the quality produced. Your right saturday mornings are hectic but if anyone wants to visit the workshop and take a look for themselves saturday mornings is the time to do it.
I've got to confess, reading that makes me really gutted to have not gained the job :(
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Hi Dan,I have not seen any of the Salix shapes in the flesh and would be interested to know how the Falx differs from the Pod shape. I like a to drive, cut and pull and would therefore require a bat with a good pick up and a long middle with a finished weight of 2lb90z. Which shape do you think would suit these requirements best?
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Lol rejected by Dan, anyway I have got a falx and trust me it's the best bat in the world, the opinion is slightly biased but.....anyway.
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Any pictures of your new salix bat ?
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I would be interested in seeing these CTE edges close up.
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it's fine to show over exaggerated drawings but the proof is in the finished product I guess... Anyone got any pics to show of any of these bats???
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I think Dan and the other chap were scared off the forum for daring to discuss a brand that does not pay sponsorship.
Like redback.
Or GM.
Or GN.
But hey.
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I've just got a rogue salix new and the shoulders are def different,cant be sure what shape i have becuase rogues are not exactly but the shoulders on the bat at the back are shaved inwards,bit hard to explain.i'll try to post a pic up.
the one i have is big for the weight it looks like a pod or pod plus from the website
oddly enough i have 2 rogues both 2lb 12,the new one picks up much much lighter,it think i got luck with a light cleft...
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I've just got a rogue salix new and the shoulders are def different,cant be sure what shape i have becuase rogues are not exactly but the shoulders on the bat at the back are shaved inwards,bit hard to explain.i'll try to post a pic up.
the one i have is big for the weight it looks like a pod or pod plus from the website
oddly enough i have 2 rogues both 2lb 12,the new one picks up much much lighter,it think i got luck with a light cleft...
Sounds as though this is the CTE edges.
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i think it CTS on the one I have, edges look the same it's the shoulders that are more 'contoured'
the are more rounded,it's not a great deal of difference than my older Salix but it's noticeable on the bat...
The new models are v nice
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pics would be great :D
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hi, the bats for next year are going to be amazing i will but some up that me and andrew have finshed this week.
http://s460.photobucket.com/albums/qq330/benmongo/?action=view¤t=IMG_0341.jpg
the edges are bigger and the performance is amazing
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really makes ne think i should have applied :(
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Looking at that, have you dropped the CTE CTS idea then?
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no havnt dropped the cts, cte, it is still in the range for next year. that is just a bats with out the cts.
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why do you have such a big head ben?
and when is my bat going to be ready?
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i have been machining and pressing some really good grade one today, here are some pictures, if anyone has any questions feel free thanks Ben.
http://s460.photobucket.com/albums/qq330/benmongo/?action=view¤t=Picture693.jpg
http://s460.photobucket.com/albums/qq330/benmongo/?action=view¤t=Picture693.jpg#!oZZ2QQcurrentZZhttp%3A%2F%2Fs460.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fqq330%2Fbenmongo%2F%3Faction%3Dview%26current%3DPicture700.jpg
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Ben - I am seriously jealous of your job!!
Thanks for uploading pics.