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Title: My New H4L 5* Hattori - with a twist
Post by: justnotcricket86 on April 02, 2011, 09:18:52 AM
Well look what postman pat knocked my door with this morning....

I'll keep this short, as I am not one to talk about the technical side of bats, I'll leave that to the rest of you ;)

After Matt made me the Monster 666, I thought I would ask for one of these Hattoris, seeing as it has a lower middle than my other bat. It's the closest you are ever going to get to a Sachin profile that weighs only 2.9...and that's with a spiral. It picks up like a dream, nice straight grains, no imperfections and just bloody lovely to look at.

Obviously not used it in the nets yet, but just had a little tap with it and nearly broke a mirror.

I've not been this happy since Freddie cleaned up at Lords in 2009.

Any questions, please feel free to ask.

Will

(http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j411/justnotcricket86/Hats1.jpg)

(http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j411/justnotcricket86/Hats2.jpg)

(http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j411/justnotcricket86/Hats3.jpg)

(http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j411/justnotcricket86/Hats4.jpg)

(http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j411/justnotcricket86/Hats5.jpg)

(http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j411/justnotcricket86/hats6.jpg)

(http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j411/justnotcricket86/hats7.jpg)

(http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j411/justnotcricket86/Hats8.jpg)
Title: Re: My New H4L 5* Hattori - with a twist
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on April 02, 2011, 09:21:36 AM
love those stickers....i want one!
Title: Re: My New H4L 5* Hattori - with a twist
Post by: justnotcricket86 on April 02, 2011, 09:22:27 AM
I was after them for ages - they are the only stickers I would ever fork out for and couldn't believe GJ had some. I chewed his arm off
Title: Re: My New H4L 5* Hattori - with a twist
Post by: 19reading87 on April 02, 2011, 09:25:26 AM
Fit!!!
Title: Re: My New H4L 5* Hattori - with a twist
Post by: hell4leather cricket on April 02, 2011, 09:36:01 AM
hope the stickers are the correct way round ? Bat geeks ?looked through loads of micheal bevan pics ! does look stunning if i must say
Title: Re: My New H4L 5* Hattori - with a twist
Post by: PM7 on April 02, 2011, 09:36:10 AM
That is a stunning bat, lovely profile and beautiful stickers.
If you do decide to give up cricket sometime soon pls PM me immediately ;)
Title: Re: My New H4L 5* Hattori - with a twist
Post by: justnotcricket86 on April 02, 2011, 09:39:02 AM
Think you got it spot on mate, who cares anyway, looks good.

I was honestly expecting it to pick up a bit heavier than it does, light as a feather for it's size.

Please don't let me buy anymore bats from you now Matt
Title: Re: My New H4L 5* Hattori - with a twist
Post by: 19reading87 on April 02, 2011, 09:43:07 AM
Your going to have a bit of trouble deciding which bat to use now...
Title: Re: My New H4L 5* Hattori - with a twist
Post by: justnotcricket86 on April 02, 2011, 09:44:30 AM
Will probably just rotate them mate...
Title: Re: My New H4L 5* Hattori - with a twist
Post by: 19reading87 on April 02, 2011, 09:46:09 AM
Lucky sod...
Title: Re: My New H4L 5* Hattori - with a twist
Post by: justnotcricket86 on April 02, 2011, 09:46:51 AM
I know. Good ain't it ;)
Title: Re: My New H4L 5* Hattori - with a twist
Post by: Canners on April 02, 2011, 10:32:36 AM
Love it......

Great stickers (worth every penny all 3500 of them) :)
Title: Re: My New H4L 5* Hattori - with a twist
Post by: jimba101 on April 02, 2011, 11:35:12 AM
Not gonna lie, i'd rather have the hattori stickers on it. Looks a beautiful bat though!
Title: Re: My New H4L 5* Hattori - with a twist
Post by: 19reading87 on April 02, 2011, 11:40:37 AM
haha yes mate!!
Title: Re: My New H4L 5* Hattori - with a twist
Post by: christianpurchase99 on April 02, 2011, 11:43:27 AM
that is one beautiful bat!
Title: Re: My New H4L 5* Hattori - with a twist
Post by: mattw on April 02, 2011, 11:50:42 AM
That's one lovely bat! Very impressed by the h4l bats, everyone looks a beauty.
Title: Re: My New H4L 5* Hattori - with a twist
Post by: Simmy on April 02, 2011, 03:46:51 PM
dammmmmmmm thats big for a 2.9 lol

god i hate them stickers what is it 19 (No Swearing Please) 80
Title: Re: My New H4L 5* Hattori - with a twist
Post by: Tumo on April 02, 2011, 04:00:28 PM
dammmmmmmm thats big for a 2.9 lol

god i hate them stickers what is it 19 (No Swearing Please) 80
Agreed, can't stand them. Green and White pinstripe-esque stickers? No thanks...
Title: Re: My New H4L 5* Hattori - with a twist
Post by: harry kovert on April 02, 2011, 04:03:05 PM
Each to their own. The world would be a boring place if we all liked the same things.

Looks like a quality stick Will, more so at that weight.
Title: Re: My New H4L 5* Hattori - with a twist
Post by: 100 not out on April 02, 2011, 06:12:14 PM
A man with exquisite taste. The stickers are top drawer
Title: Re: My New H4L 5* Hattori - with a twist
Post by: procricket on April 02, 2011, 06:18:38 PM
that bat does look beautiful my favourite forum bat for a while this beauty is
Title: Re: My New H4L 5* Hattori - with a twist
Post by: johnnyw on April 02, 2011, 06:36:15 PM
Cant wait to order my Hattori LE next week
Title: Re: My New H4L 5* Hattori - with a twist
Post by: justnotcricket86 on April 03, 2011, 11:56:26 AM
Thanks for the feedback chaps, very pleased with it. Can't wait to give it a bash

And Simmy you uncultured swine, these stickers ooze class mate ;)
Title: Re: My New H4L 5* Hattori - with a twist
Post by: Tumo on April 03, 2011, 12:09:36 PM
Thanks for the feedback chaps, very pleased with it. Can't wait to give it a bash

And Simmy you uncultured swine, these stickers ooze class mate ;)
Maybe from 30 years ago pal! ;)
Title: Re: My New H4L 5* Hattori - with a twist
Post by: justnotcricket86 on April 03, 2011, 12:13:03 PM
Haha pack it in Tumo ;) I've always wanted them mate to be honest.

Ignore the stickers and admire the wood then
Title: Re: My New H4L 5* Hattori - with a twist
Post by: ProWannabe88 on April 03, 2011, 12:16:05 PM
The stickers are class! Nothing wrong with a bit of retro and these bad boys look amazing.
Title: Re: My New H4L 5* Hattori - with a twist
Post by: Tumo on April 03, 2011, 12:16:28 PM
Yeah alright alright! Haha

In all honesty, looks a quality stick, I'm a big fan of Matt's stickers which is why it confused me a bit, but it's a top notch bit of willow!
Title: Re: My New H4L 5* Hattori - with a twist
Post by: iand123 on April 03, 2011, 01:14:48 PM
New guy at our club is sponsored by h4l. First time I saw the gear in person, have to say I was very impressed! Keep up the good work guys
Title: Re: My New H4L 5* Hattori - with a twist
Post by: uknsaunders on April 03, 2011, 01:23:06 PM
I watched cricket in the 80's and all those stickers bring back is Mark Lathwell having no clue against the Aussies. If it's a H4L you should be proud of it and have the right stickers on. My view anyway.
Title: Re: My New H4L 5* Hattori - with a twist
Post by: procricket on April 03, 2011, 01:52:50 PM
My vision is if you pay for it it up to you to do what you want with it...

Lathwell and these stickers are from the 90's.
Title: Re: My New H4L 5* Hattori - with a twist
Post by: Watsontotty on April 03, 2011, 02:06:41 PM
looks vey very classy
Title: Re: My New H4L 5* Hattori - with a twist
Post by: uknsaunders on April 03, 2011, 02:30:43 PM
My vision is if you pay for it it up to you to do what you want with it...

Lathwell and these stickers are from the 90's.

Stand corrected 1993.
Title: Re: My New H4L 5* Hattori - with a twist
Post by: procricket on April 03, 2011, 02:33:57 PM
you naughty man Nick

It was nasty though remembering Lathwell and his odd technique
Title: Re: My New H4L 5* Hattori - with a twist
Post by: uknsaunders on April 03, 2011, 02:48:35 PM
looking up his profile on cricinfo - it was very sad how players fall away like that. I don't remember anyone else using those stickers apart from Lathwell! Anyone else?
Title: Re: My New H4L 5* Hattori - with a twist
Post by: justnotcricket86 on April 03, 2011, 02:51:54 PM
Lathwell didn't use these exact stickers, these were for Bevan and Gilly mainly.

Both my bats are H4L and happy with them, I asked Matt if he would be offended if he put these on for me and he said no, so there isn't a problem there. I think he wanted to keep it ;)
Title: Re: My New H4L 5* Hattori - with a twist
Post by: justnotcricket86 on April 03, 2011, 02:52:38 PM
Plus - pretty happy its caused some discussion
Title: Re: My New H4L 5* Hattori - with a twist
Post by: sgcricket on April 05, 2011, 06:17:55 AM
looks really good. nice profile for 2'9". and the stickers are classy.
Title: Re: My New H4L 5* Hattori - with a twist
Post by: 19reading87 on May 18, 2011, 09:00:40 AM
How's this going as I'm considering Matt making ne one up.... Pm with price etc Mr William
Title: Re: My New H4L 5* Hattori - with a twist
Post by: justnotcricket86 on May 18, 2011, 12:28:40 PM
Used it last night in a practice match mate and it's absolutley flying now. I strongly suggest you get involved mate, great great bat
Title: Re: My New H4L 5* Hattori - with a twist
Post by: Nickauger on May 18, 2011, 01:03:25 PM
This is without a doubt the nicest bat I have ever seen. Are you able to divulge where those stickers came from?
Title: Re: My New H4L 5* Hattori - with a twist
Post by: justnotcricket86 on May 18, 2011, 01:14:27 PM
cheers mate, I am pretty happy with it too ;)

Got them from a chap on here, very rare and they don't come up very often. The only stickers I would ever pay for. Does get some comments when batting
Title: Re: My New H4L 5* Hattori - with a twist
Post by: Nickauger on May 18, 2011, 01:32:10 PM
I think I'd agree with you there mate. I remember being a youngster and watching people bat with these open mouthed. In fact I think I remember resigning myself to the fact that I would never earn enough money in a year to afford one of them lol. The willow looks pretty lovely too mind, I'm torn between a redback and an h4l I think for my next bat.
Title: Re: My New H4L 5* Hattori - with a twist
Post by: Simmy on May 18, 2011, 01:40:17 PM
nice bat (No Swearing Please) stickers hahah ! i cant wait to get them ripped of my millchamp n hall n binded! infact im gonna burn them and have a little bonfire
Title: Re: My New H4L 5* Hattori - with a twist
Post by: Nickauger on May 18, 2011, 01:44:18 PM
No accounting for taste lol
Title: Re: My New H4L 5* Hattori - with a twist
Post by: uknsaunders on May 18, 2011, 01:47:44 PM
Agree with Simmy, stickers are awful. Remind me of R Whites Lemonade.

If you don't know what I am talking about (to young), youtube it.
Title: Re: My New H4L 5* Hattori - with a twist
Post by: roco on May 18, 2011, 01:57:22 PM
Agree with Simmy, stickers are awful. Remind me of R Whites Lemonade.

If you don't know what I am talking about (to young), youtube it.

never thought about that but just jogged my memory hahahaha
Title: Re: My New H4L 5* Hattori - with a twist
Post by: Simmy on May 19, 2011, 06:23:46 AM
on the upside these are puma 1's and ive just go the classics. slighty prefer these to mine
Title: Re: My New H4L 5* Hattori - with a twist
Post by: thedon on May 25, 2011, 05:55:52 PM
love the profile. which picks up better, this or your 666? also how low is the middle on this?
Title: Re: My New H4L 5* Hattori - with a twist
Post by: justnotcricket86 on May 25, 2011, 11:47:31 PM
Both pick up well mate, have 2 grips on each - octopus under a chevron which balances them even more. God knows that the 666 weighs now but is a bloody monster, and the Hattori picks up like a 2.7 ish

Middle is fairly low as that is where the meat is, needs a little more knocking in and someone in form to use it and it's good to go. Hit a 6 last night that flew and I didn't feel it hit the bat
Title: Re: My New H4L 5* Hattori - with a twist
Post by: thedon on May 26, 2011, 09:16:50 AM
cheers mate....i've picked up a 2lb 10oz monster and the pick up was amazing.
Title: Re: My New H4L 5* Hattori - with a twist
Post by: 19reading87 on May 26, 2011, 05:22:31 PM
Both pick up well mate, have 2 grips on each - octopus under a chevron which balances them even more. God knows that the 666 weighs now but is a bloody monster, and the Hattori picks up like a 2.7 ish

Middle is fairly low as that is where the meat is, needs a little more knocking in and someone in form to use it and it's good to go. Hit a 6 last night that flew and I didn't feel it hit the bat

you gun!!
Title: Re: My New H4L 5* Hattori - with a twist
Post by: justnotcricket86 on May 26, 2011, 05:26:33 PM
What can I say reds...