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Equipment => Bats => Topic started by: ProWannabe88 on April 19, 2011, 12:51:08 PM
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Well I managed to get hold of this last week and after always wanting a top end GM
I must say this bat lives up to what was expected. Quality is a recurring theme nowadays with GM bats and this one is no exception. 2lb9oz (2 grip) and a pick up to die for. It's not a large profiled bat, it doesn't have 40mm edges and a ridiculous bow. What it has is precision performance design and fantastic even balance.
I count 15 very evenly spaced ruler straight grains and no heartwood whatsoever.
In comparison to my Blue room it feels a bit hard and lacks a little in the rebound dept but I have no doubt that will change once it's had more use in the nets. I'm netting with it tonight so will give a performance review later and decide wether I'm keeping it or not. I will get some pics up as well.
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My son has one of these and boy does it fly..very sweet bat indeed.. but at A$750 so it should too
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Price is the only thing that's prevented me buying one in the past. But first impressions say it could well be worth the price tag
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The year before I bought a top of the line Purist ii Original LE and was a great bat but at 2lb 6oz just way too light...Don't know what I was thinking...
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I would like to get a GM this season, however as you say - price is an issue.
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My son has one of these and boy does it fly..very sweet bat indeed.. but at A$750 so it should too
Prices for the top bats in Australia are ridiculous! Much cheaper to buy from the UK or NZ
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I would like to get a GM this season, however as you say - price is an issue.
Go for an 808 version - I have a Hero 808 and it is an absolute beauty (Tom can vouch for how well it goes after sunday!!).
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yeah I know, however there is also the fact that I don't need another bat at the moment :-[
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Probably a more valid reason :)
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They are decent bats, I have a Brand New Original at home for Sale, will post it up later. £160.....
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GM are the only 'main brand' which I would buy and getting a bat at the end of the season I wouldn't mind one :)
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GM are the only 'main brand' which I would buy and getting a bat at the end of the season I wouldn't mind one :)
i'm hoping i can get a cheap luna at the end of the season! :D
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always liked GM, but of late i have turned my back on them due to their customer service. its a shame but i think i will use smaller, more personal brands in the future with people who care.
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Mate, you do realise Edward Lowy - The MD of Unicorn/GM posts here all the time and is always happy to dedicate his time to people who may have queries and questions? If that's not appreciation of customers then I don't know what is
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yes i have spoke to edward. i appreciate his efforts but my views are as mentioned, if anyone wants to pm me ill speak more about it, but not on this topic as its not the place.
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Had a steady net with the bat this evening guys. Bad bits first:
Handle is a little thin (adding a nice thick grip) and the toe is flatter than all my other bats so felt weird at first.
Good bits:
Amazing pick up, feels very 'floaty' in the hands if that makes sense.
It's still feeling a little hard but boy does it go out the sweet spot.
Its a bat that rewards a stroke player rather than a slogger with it's concentrated hitting area and subtle profile, it took some getting used to (first 5 or 6 shots were all mis timed) as my blue room has a massive middle but once located the GM was rocketing the balls around the nets. It doesn't feel very forgiving, if you miss time a shot you know it but when you get it right the rewards are more than worth it
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Mate, this is cruel! We need pictures!
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Is this the one that Max was selling?
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Nice use of the word floaty mate think I started something there ;)
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Is this the one that Max was selling?
Yes mate it is.
Nice use of the word floaty mate think I started something there ;)
It really does feel floaty though. That may not be understandable for people but that's the only way I could describe how it felt
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Yes mate it is.
It really does feel floaty though. That may not be understandable for people but that's the only way I could describe how it felt
Ahh, looked a right stunner that one :)
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It certainly feels as good as it looks
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Sounds like a nice bat fella looking forward to seeing pictures, and GM do seem to be turning out some great bats lately, and as far as pick up goes and feeling floaty i know exactly what you mean i have seen Icon 707+ bats that only feel like they weigh 2.6 but weigh 2.11 and more in the shops. Let us know how the bat plays in the season to come.
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Pictures man.....pictures!!
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yes i have spoke to edward. i appreciate his efforts but my views are as mentioned, if anyone wants to pm me ill speak more about it, but not on this topic as its not the place.
Hmmm, be so good as to remind me when the correspondence was? elowy@unicorngroup.com
Kind regards
Edward
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Pictures man.....pictures!!
I'll get some up on Friday when I'm not at work. Crazy busy ATM sorry