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Title: Elite Bats 2011-2012
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on May 18, 2011, 09:21:39 AM: I had our web/media lad pop in the office and snap some proper pics of the bats we have in stock as thought it would be an easier method of showing whats on offer.

Each bat is numbered on the front for ease of identification, all weights are as per picture and include grip and stickers.

1st up we have a mid/low middles 2.8oz Bat #8

Oval Handle
11 grains
30mm edges
£208 inc Next day delivery

(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/Elite28.jpg)

We realise we wont be as cheap as some brands on here but unlike most of them we have overheads to cover as well as VAT to take into account. We source the very best bats that we can find and would only do so as it ultimately represents our brand when people buy and use them.
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: mattw on May 18, 2011, 10:06:03 AM: That bat looks lovely.

Though I think I may prefer your bats with white grips.
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Post by: 19reading87 on May 18, 2011, 10:31:09 AM: Yer I agree with Matt. White grips
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Post by: Colesy on May 18, 2011, 10:43:24 AM: You went against the white writing and logo?
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on May 18, 2011, 11:00:13 AM: yeh they usually have white grips but put a black one on this one as the centre of the stickers were black...easy enough to swap over though if needed to a white grip as all our other bats come as standard with a white chevron :)
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: Ciaran on May 18, 2011, 11:01:22 AM: Really cant fault that look! Love it!
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on May 18, 2011, 11:18:41 AM: Have plenty more to come once iv kicked our graphics lad into sending me the rest of the pics :)
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Post by: uknsaunders on May 18, 2011, 11:49:30 AM: that's alot for a G2 unless you are grading on performace (I hope).
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Post by: Colesy on May 18, 2011, 11:51:26 AM: I think mine must be grade 2 on looks. Doesn't go badly mind you.
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on May 18, 2011, 12:06:08 PM: All our bats are graded on performance rather than looks as we wouldn't wanna sell a good looking plank as it may look great but wont help you out when in the middle.....
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on May 18, 2011, 09:27:52 PM: (http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/1430954f.jpg)
(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/5b624c2f.jpg)
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on May 18, 2011, 09:32:53 PM: (http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/0ce4a8d9.jpg)
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on May 18, 2011, 09:34:09 PM: Have got a few pics through now so let me know if anyone wants any close ups of a specific bat :)
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on May 19, 2011, 09:20:50 AM: (http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/0b93d69f.jpg)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/c3833829.jpg)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/f0289bed.jpg)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/39cefed3.jpg)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/2684feba.jpg)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/22805111.jpg)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/563d5220.jpg)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/bfcfa425.jpg)
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: Simmy on May 19, 2011, 09:33:21 AM: awsome bat pics they look lovely!!!
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Post by: PedalsMcgrew on May 19, 2011, 09:36:19 AM: I notice no No. 5 bat?? Is that the magic one? ;)
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on May 19, 2011, 11:42:02 AM: haha yeh #5 is the one that wasnt numbered as only thought of sticking on the silver numbers once we got around to taking the rest of the pics.....they are all magic ;)
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: Ryan on May 19, 2011, 12:23:17 PM: Quote from: Simmy on May 19, 2011, 09:33:21 AM
awsome bat pics they look lovely!!!

step away from the bats!! you've got enough big lad...
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on May 19, 2011, 02:45:45 PM: Prob should have listed the specs of them as well so here goes.

Bats 0-9

#0-2.8, 30mm edges
#1-2.10, 32mm edges
#2-2.10, 36mm edges
#3-2.10, 32mm edges
#4-2.11, 32mm edges
#5-2.11, 32mm edges
#6-2.12, 33mm edges
#7-2.12, 32mm edges
#8-2.8, 30mm edges, Low middle, (sample stickers)
#9-2.12, 30mm edges, Uzi profile (sample stickers)
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on June 12, 2011, 08:51:49 PM: Just a quick one to say bat #1 and #6 have now gone to new homes....rest still available :)
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: Colesy on June 12, 2011, 08:56:25 PM: Where's 6 gone? :L
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on June 12, 2011, 09:04:51 PM: Lad at our club has it now as his broke on Tuesday other lad has #1 and knocked 82 with it yesterday....seems to go alright lol
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: Colesy on June 12, 2011, 09:06:51 PM: Fair enough, see how well I knocked it in... ;)
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on July 14, 2011, 12:58:24 PM: (http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/15fa464f.jpg)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/2823ecc8.jpg)

Still have some lovely bats in stock which can be sent out on a next day delivery service :)

any extra info required please feel free to ask
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: Liam-SCCC on July 14, 2011, 01:56:13 PM: That seven is very nice!
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on July 14, 2011, 01:58:08 PM: Funnily enough a few people have said that, its 2.12 though so got some meat behind it so not for the lightweights amongst us!
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: Number4 on July 14, 2011, 02:04:04 PM: I like the profile of the 6 actually
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: Liam-SCCC on July 14, 2011, 02:05:01 PM: It reminds me of this http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=12683.msg203141;topicseen#msg203141

That weight should be illegal! 2lbs 10oz or under for me!
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: Byo on July 14, 2011, 02:21:53 PM: Played against someone on Sunday using one of these (Neil Pollard) - he was a genuine No 11 so didnt do it much justice I am afraid Tom!!! Looked nice though :D
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on July 14, 2011, 02:28:54 PM: Did u who was he playing for?
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: Colesy on July 14, 2011, 02:36:41 PM: Tom what weight is number 10?
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on July 14, 2011, 02:40:15 PM: 2.11 mate, forgot we had it as it was in the bag of samples that we gave to Globe to have a look at, only picked it back up the other day hence why its not been branded on the side as yet!

Big bat on the shoulders and all the way down as well
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: Byo on July 14, 2011, 02:41:20 PM: It was in the Chairmans Legend XI vs Bristol 1st XI (he was in the 1st XI team)..
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: thecord on July 14, 2011, 03:19:04 PM: Quote from: Ayrtek on July 14, 2011, 02:40:15 PM
2.11 mate, forgot we had it as it was in the bag of samples that we gave to Globe to have a look at, only picked it back up the other day hence why its not been branded on the side as yet!

Big bat on the shoulders and all the way down as well

Are globe going to be taking your gear then?
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on July 14, 2011, 03:26:31 PM: Were looking to go into the retail market as of next season as the new helmet range will open up this sector to us...fingers crossed they will stock the whole range :)
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: thecord on July 14, 2011, 06:30:15 PM: Good stuff, they could do with freshening up their range so your stuff would be perfect
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on July 26, 2011, 01:24:59 PM: (http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/CIMG2278-1.jpg)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/CIMG2279-1.jpg)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/CIMG2281-1.jpg)

Quick couple of snaps of whats on the shelf ATM...any info required let me know :D
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: Number4 on July 26, 2011, 01:35:13 PM: Nice looking piece of willow... The first one in the first pic without a number
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on July 26, 2011, 01:39:44 PM: Yeh that was the AOC test bat which is why its got the older version of stickers on it....2.9 and a nice bit of wood in fairness
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: Number4 on July 26, 2011, 01:42:01 PM: Price?
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on July 26, 2011, 01:46:12 PM: £188 posted as its not got the latest stickers on it as such :)
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: Number4 on July 26, 2011, 01:47:35 PM: Quote from: Ayrtek on July 26, 2011, 01:46:12 PM
£188 posted as its not got the latest stickers on it as such :)

Is that posted to downunder?
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: langer17 on July 26, 2011, 01:50:00 PM: Quote from: Number4 on July 26, 2011, 01:47:35 PM
Is that posted to downunder?

It wouldn't be, probably add an extra 20.
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on July 26, 2011, 02:16:59 PM: Yeh Ozzy postage would add an extra £20 on again as expected :(
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: 100 not out on July 26, 2011, 04:43:43 PM: No 7 is the business.
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on July 26, 2011, 05:55:07 PM: Yeh everyone seems to think that...if I didn't have one on tho go already would be in the kit bag!
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on July 28, 2011, 07:04:36 PM: ~~#0-2.8, 30mm edges~~
#2-2.10, 36mm edges
#3-2.10, 32mm edges
#4-2.11, 32mm edges
#5-2.11, 32mm edges
#7-2.12, 32mm edges
#8-2.8, 30mm edges, Low middle, (sample stickers)
#9-2.12, 30mm edges, Uzi profile (sample stickers)
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on August 04, 2011, 12:13:21 PM: #0 is now sold and making its way to Dorset.....
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: Liam-SCCC on August 04, 2011, 12:14:15 PM: Yes it is!
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on August 04, 2011, 12:22:44 PM: (http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/ad0315b1.jpg)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/9a05b86d.jpg)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/73b99168.jpg)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/8ce38c9e.jpg)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/acbc0715.jpg)

Got my eye on this one as my current bat is starting to give up the ghost due to the toe now being split 3 ways....
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: jw17 on August 04, 2011, 12:49:39 PM: Got some lovely bats at the moment!
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on August 04, 2011, 12:54:38 PM: just noticed I need to brand this one up on the side still....yeh some good uns!

hope they go as well as they look but as they are graded on performance rather than looks we should be ok :D

Maybe persuaded to a forum deal if people are after one ;)
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: roco on August 04, 2011, 04:33:17 PM: What weight is that Tom?

The poor old scatek I take it it's still useable though as if you had this one you would have to knock it in
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on August 04, 2011, 04:54:48 PM: Haha yeh one draw back that will prevent me from retiring any bat iv got!

It's a 2.11 mate so would be 2.13 with ur grips on it ;)
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on August 08, 2011, 03:30:51 PM: (http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/CIMG2285.jpg)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/CIMG2282.jpg)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/CIMG2287.jpg)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/CIMG2283.jpg)

Nice little 2.7 still available #8 complete with hammer edge sheet.......the other is now with Liam :)
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: tim2000s on August 08, 2011, 03:31:57 PM: Number 8 reminds me of the Laver Legacy, just not quite so pronounced!
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on August 10, 2011, 07:31:49 PM: 2.10's...........
(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/CIMG2290.jpg)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/CIMG2291-1.jpg)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/CIMG2292-1.jpg)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/CIMG2289.jpg)
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: roco on August 10, 2011, 07:46:01 PM: That middle one looks a nice shape
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Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on August 10, 2011, 07:46:45 PM: yeh its a big un 36mm edges on it so has some beef to it! when u knocking in my new one for me ???
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: roco on August 10, 2011, 07:50:49 PM: When you pick one ;)
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Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on August 10, 2011, 07:54:37 PM: haha touché......
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: FattusCattus on August 10, 2011, 08:16:13 PM: These are right sex-sticks Tommo - you have done well my son!
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on August 10, 2011, 08:24:38 PM: Yeh some good uns comp is tough on the forum tho with so many decent bats flying about for less than trade prices!! :(
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: roco on August 10, 2011, 08:24:57 PM: You know you want one Bruce they deserve a real batsmans touch
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: Number4 on August 12, 2011, 05:24:52 AM: I still like the one with no number on it
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on August 12, 2011, 06:33:08 AM: Prob best to buy it then ;)
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: cooter on September 13, 2011, 08:29:42 PM: yeah the one with no number on it gets my vote, and maybe just maybe tom might be having some money sent his way for this bat very soon!! i've been so tempted for a while now
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on September 13, 2011, 09:05:43 PM: Think it's still on the shelf got to pack a couple for lords on Monday yet!!
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on December 03, 2011, 10:43:52 PM: (http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/49a91800.jpg)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/648ae3e8.jpg)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/6d62014d.jpg)

2.8
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: Canners on December 04, 2011, 01:03:13 AM: very nice bat Tom Boy- How much?
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Post by: Liam-SCCC on December 04, 2011, 01:12:56 AM: This may be bigger than my elite, but it isn't the size that matters!
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Post by: petehosk on December 04, 2011, 01:24:11 AM: Niiiiicccccceeeeee! Impressive profile and size for a light bat fella!
Looks lush 'n' plush!
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on December 04, 2011, 04:56:27 PM: Quote from: Canners on December 04, 2011, 01:03:13 AM
very nice bat Tom Boy- How much?

Standard price mate but think this one has already found a home
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on January 16, 2012, 05:47:40 PM: Have a fresh batch of bats due in tomorrow in the 2.8/9 weight range....quick reminder of the typical profile below :D
(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/EliteBat.jpg)
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: Simmy on January 16, 2012, 06:39:35 PM: hmmmmmmmmmmmmm
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Post by: Canners on January 16, 2012, 09:04:13 PM: Superb profile, how much for these Thomas?
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on January 16, 2012, 09:15:23 PM: Standard price as per usual michael...can't compete with u boys as VAT is a mother :(
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: Canners on January 16, 2012, 09:17:25 PM: Are they all in this shape?
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on January 16, 2012, 09:19:02 PM: That's our standard profile that we use so unless we get something in to try this is our stock shape....same as what u owned previously :)
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: Canners on January 16, 2012, 09:29:00 PM: Quote from: Ayrtek on January 16, 2012, 09:19:02 PM
That's our standard profile that we use so unless we get something in to try this is our stock shape....same as what u owned previously :)

Was a top bat that, can vouch for the quality of these bats boys
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on January 19, 2012, 03:53:36 PM: Fresh batch of bats turned up this morning....we do quality not quantity as you can see. Made for us in UK by a highly skilled bat-maker in the 2.9-10 weight range at a finished weight included a toe guard.

These all have oval handles and edges of 30-32mm....will let the pictures to the rest of the talking!

(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/AjgxxlLCMAEBz27.jpg)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/DSCN0085-1.jpg)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/DSCN0087.jpg)

2.8, 2.9, 2.9 (provisionally sold), 2.9
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: RoCo Da Pixie on January 19, 2012, 04:01:13 PM: third bat in the row looks a beauty, I dont like the look of the heartwood bat, But that is just my personal preference.
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: Bruce on January 19, 2012, 04:03:47 PM: Quote from: RoCo Da Pixie on January 19, 2012, 04:01:13 PM
third bat in the row looks a beauty, I dont like the look of the heartwood bat, But that is just my personal preference.

Exactly my thoughts.

Bat 2 looks ood also.
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on January 19, 2012, 04:08:36 PM: Yeah 3rd left someone has asked for that one to be held back already whilst they decide if they want it or not :)
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: RoCo Da Pixie on January 19, 2012, 04:09:18 PM: I am not surprised that one has been reserved so early, How much are your blades Tom?
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on January 19, 2012, 04:10:55 PM: Standard prices mate @ £239.99...worth every penny too ;)
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: Canners on January 19, 2012, 04:16:20 PM: Liking the new grips Thomas
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: 19reading87 on January 19, 2012, 04:17:02 PM: He's done you Proud here mate
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: RoCo Da Pixie on January 19, 2012, 04:20:29 PM: I agree with Mike they are nice grips,

Do you sell those? I'll take a guess that they are £239.99 with a bat thrown in?
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on January 19, 2012, 04:28:20 PM: They came with the bats as we have a very street wise bat maker who kindly pimped them out ;)
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: petehosk on January 22, 2012, 01:49:25 PM: Fresh new innocent willow.....mmmmm!
Nice Tom. 8)
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on January 22, 2012, 01:59:34 PM: Yeah some nice light bats hat pick up very well, finished to a very high standard and all UK made ;)
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: ca_gold on January 22, 2012, 11:30:22 PM: Quote from: Ayrtek on January 22, 2012, 01:59:34 PM
Yeah some nice light bats hat pick up very well, finished to a very high standard and all UK made ;)

love this profile and the sticker/grip combo - great looking sticks.
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on January 24, 2012, 01:21:18 PM: Just weighed one of the bats that comes in at 2.8.7 will amend the original post :) couple of others seem to have become a bit lighter as well which is prob the effect of them levelling out in the office environment!
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on January 24, 2012, 02:53:17 PM: Multi grainer now sold...
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on January 25, 2012, 11:39:16 AM: Snapped a few pics of the 2 bats we have left from the batch we received last week...

(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/DSCN0107.jpg)
(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/DSCN0106.jpg)
(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/DSCN0104.jpg)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/DSCN0103.jpg)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/DSCN0101.jpg)
(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/DSCN0100.jpg)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/DSCN0097.jpg)
(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/DSCN0095.jpg)

Both 2.9 in weight in their finished state as per the pictures
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: Colesy on January 25, 2012, 01:15:18 PM: Tom is that iron staining on the right hand one?
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on January 25, 2012, 01:16:27 PM: yes mate similar to what i had on the back of my SCAT
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: wilkie113 on January 25, 2012, 01:17:43 PM: Look absolutely lovely sticks!
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on January 25, 2012, 01:44:46 PM: Yeah more than happy with them and at 2.9 with toe guard, grip and stickers very reasonable in terms of size:weight ratio
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on February 09, 2012, 07:58:56 PM: These two beauties are still available for those looking to a gun for the season ;)
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: tushar sehgal on February 09, 2012, 08:02:57 PM: (http://www.drawinghowtodraw.com/stepbystepdrawinglessons/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/finished-bw-Stewie-Toy-Gun-color.png)

Giggles :), how much are these mate just curious?
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on February 09, 2012, 08:07:07 PM: £239.99 Prices as per website that included P&P and a free full length bat cover for Forum members :)

Feedback on these has been great from our customers
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: tushar sehgal on February 09, 2012, 08:09:07 PM: cool thanks..
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: Bruce on February 09, 2012, 09:19:33 PM: I went to see Tom at his HQ on Monday to get new softs and a premier.
Whilst there I had a look at the various bats.

I was honest with Tom and said that from previous photos, all the old bat pics (in my personal opinion) had made the blades look small.
NOT THE CASE!
These are beauts, great pickup, top grains, decent edge size long middles and all at 2.9 finished!
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on February 09, 2012, 09:27:25 PM: Thanks mate...yeah prob my photo skills that arent great but all very well sized for the weights and go like a well made and pressed bat should :)
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on February 24, 2012, 01:47:02 PM: Happy with the review we received for the bats in the GGG, 3.5 * from the reviewers and 4* fro El Don!

Even better as it was the same bat that was submitted last year as has gone up the ranks ;)
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: peplow on February 24, 2012, 01:50:34 PM: cant moan about that considering you are a helmet company!!
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on February 24, 2012, 01:57:58 PM: Yeah the soft did pretty well too with te pads getting 4* and the gloves 3*

decent overall average across the range :)
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: Simmy on February 24, 2012, 03:15:35 PM: gloves 3* jokers
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on February 24, 2012, 03:54:34 PM: yeah surprised me too as everyone who has tried the gloves on says they are impressive lol
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: Colesy on February 24, 2012, 03:56:50 PM: My favourite gloves I've used were the Canterbury ones I had off of you, but they're the same design so couldn't really get better..
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on February 24, 2012, 04:04:06 PM: Yeah still got some left in the red colour scheme we did....think i might ditch the green next season though and go for something else.
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: Colesy on February 24, 2012, 04:06:03 PM: Did seem a little weird how the logo and website colour scheme was different to softs and stickers.

You know what colour I would suggest ;)
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on February 24, 2012, 04:48:57 PM: haha i think we all know what colour you would suggest Joseph!
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: Colesy on February 24, 2012, 04:51:26 PM: I do like orange ;)
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: tim2000s on February 24, 2012, 10:54:05 PM: Quote from: Ayrtek on February 24, 2012, 01:47:02 PM
Happy with the review we received for the bats in the GGG, 3.5 * from the reviewers and 4* fro El Don!

Even better as it was the same bat that was submitted last year as has gone up the ranks ;)
Just goes to prove what rubbish it all ultimately is!
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: Liam-SCCC on February 24, 2012, 11:11:19 PM: I think blue would look superb!
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on March 01, 2012, 01:50:17 PM: Fresh batch of willow in this week...pics as per below, if you want any specific bat details please feel free to ask using the number on the bat as a reference.

Weights are as per pictured with chevron grip/stickers etc

1= 2.7,
2= 2.8,
3= 2.8,
4= 2.9,
5= 2.10,
6= 2.10,
7= 2.11,
8= 2.12,
9= 2.12.
(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/DSCN0149.jpg)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/DSCN0135.jpg)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/DSCN0150.jpg)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/DSCN0152.jpg)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/DSCN0154.jpg)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/DSCN0155.jpg)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/DSCN0157.jpg)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/DSCN0158.jpg)
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: Sherpa75 on March 01, 2012, 02:06:25 PM: digging number 4 Tom, looks like a match for my last one
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on March 01, 2012, 02:12:52 PM: Yeah some beauties in there mate...had a lot of interest since The Cricketer review and flicking through AOC GGG today our bats are very sensibly priced compared to ones priced at £300+ from the other smaller brands!
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: Simmy on March 01, 2012, 02:13:48 PM: number 8 plz
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: Sherpa75 on March 01, 2012, 02:26:04 PM: yes very happy with mine, although not used it in anger yet. Only thing i'm not so keen on are the very skinny shoulders, dunno why, but i'd like to see a bit more meat on them
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on March 01, 2012, 02:28:54 PM: Yeah #8 is a chunky little mother, 35mm edges so not too bad whilst still giving a decent profile
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: sgcricket on March 01, 2012, 03:39:35 PM: #4 looks really good.
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on March 01, 2012, 03:43:49 PM: 9/10 grains, 30mm edges and 2.9...what more could you ask for ;)
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: Johnny on March 01, 2012, 04:16:10 PM: ...any reason number 3 is stamped the wrong way around?
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on March 01, 2012, 04:20:44 PM: yes....dont answer the phone and try to multitask whilst stamping bats ;)
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: Ryan on March 01, 2012, 04:47:58 PM: Number 4 is perfect :D
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: rajesh500 on March 01, 2012, 04:52:38 PM: Quote from: Johnny on March 01, 2012, 04:16:10 PM
...any reason number 3 is stamped the wrong way around?

I must say... You guys look bats too closely :)
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: tommo256 on March 01, 2012, 04:56:06 PM: #9
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: 100 not out on March 01, 2012, 05:04:51 PM: I like the look of these. Very very nice.
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on March 01, 2012, 05:30:43 PM: well all of them are up for sale and will include a full length bat cover and faceguard if desired :)

£239.99 delivered to your doorstep
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: Ryan on March 01, 2012, 05:34:42 PM: Let me know when your doing a BOGOFF on these Tom :D

Love that number 4!
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on March 01, 2012, 05:39:07 PM: Number 4 and 5 are both pretty tasty mate...think #5 at 2.10 with 14 grains may attract some admiration
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011-2012
Post by: Ryan on March 01, 2012, 05:44:59 PM: Quote from: Ayrtek on March 01, 2012, 05:39:07 PM
Number 4 and 5 are both pretty tasty mate...think #5 at 2.10 with 14 grains may attract some admiration

£240 for number 4&5 it is then hahahaha

Nice to see the mates rates discount ;)
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on March 01, 2012, 05:47:23 PM: Sadly quality comes at a cost and £239.99 each is that cost ;) .....I've a wedding to pay for don't forget!
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: Ryan on March 01, 2012, 06:03:18 PM: Only messing with you mate! Good price for a quality bat.
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: roco on March 01, 2012, 06:08:09 PM: I'm sure she will settle for a civil service and a weekend at Blackpool
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: Ryan on March 01, 2012, 06:10:31 PM: I'd know her reply, same as my mrs..."don't you dare even think about it!!!" lol
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on March 01, 2012, 06:20:09 PM: I fear there would be no service at all if I put forward that suggestion!

Back on the bat front may have a couple of others turning up tomorrow too in the lighter weights as well :)
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on March 02, 2012, 11:28:28 PM: Little teaser.....

(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/8d727b5f.jpg)
(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/f9923381.jpg)
(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/002d5fd5.jpg)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/a257a7b9.jpg)
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: Johnny on March 02, 2012, 11:32:26 PM: Hubba Hubba!

...you should probably have started an 'Elite Bats 2012' thread by now though :D
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: Colesy on March 02, 2012, 11:39:11 PM: Much prefer the second bat
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on March 02, 2012, 11:42:27 PM: Good job as the 1st bat isn't for sale ;)
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: Colesy on March 02, 2012, 11:43:21 PM: JT seems to want it ;)
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on March 02, 2012, 11:44:25 PM: Good point Johnny will get that sorted once I'm bright eyed and freshly up with a sore head tomorrow :)

Haha he's got a good eye old JT
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on March 03, 2012, 01:16:17 PM: couple of pics of the latest delivery...
(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/8b57599e.jpg)
(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/9bf28292.jpg)

Also what i think will be my new bat for the season once my current one dies...
(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/692de6a5.jpg)
(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/ce5600b2.jpg)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/17d309d7.jpg)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/195628ed.jpg)
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011-2012
Post by: tushar sehgal on March 03, 2012, 02:42:09 PM: Quote from: Ayrtek on March 03, 2012, 01:16:17 PM
couple of pics of the latest delivery...
([url]http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/8b57599e.jpg[/url])

what's the weight on the leftmost one?
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011-2012
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on March 03, 2012, 04:16:31 PM: It's not one for the lightweights I'm afraid as it's 2.12 in the buff...so 2.13 is when finished
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011-2012
Post by: tushar sehgal on March 03, 2012, 05:41:18 PM: Quote from: Ayrtek on March 03, 2012, 04:16:31 PM
It's not one for the lightweights I'm afraid as it's 2.12 in the buff...so 2.13 is when finished

mmm lots of grains...too heavy though.
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011-2012
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on March 03, 2012, 05:42:57 PM: What weight are u after?
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011-2012
Post by: tushar sehgal on March 03, 2012, 05:44:13 PM: I was hoping it would be around 2.10
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011-2012
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on March 03, 2012, 05:47:10 PM: Well we have a couple of cracking 2.10 in stock that are the same profile and have some rather tasty grains :) bats #4 and #5 in particular

(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/DSCN0151.jpg)
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011-2012
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on March 03, 2012, 06:29:06 PM: Might be a spare LB blade up for sale too shortly once iv sorted out the customer with his if anyone uses that spec ???
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011-2012
Post by: tim2000s on March 03, 2012, 06:43:00 PM: Quote from: Ayrtek on March 03, 2012, 06:29:06 PM
Might be a spare LB blade up for sale too shortly once iv sorted out the customer with his if anyone uses that spec ???
You'll have to provide more details...
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011-2012
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on March 03, 2012, 06:45:36 PM: They will be 2.9/10 finished as had a specific order in for a LB from an ex somerset pro who is kitting himself out.

Oval handle on both as per his spec both pictured on the right of the earlier pic I put up of them currently blank :)
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011-2012
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on March 07, 2012, 06:19:44 PM: Quick update #6 has found itself a new home....have got these two new specimens new in though!

(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/DSCN0160.jpg)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/DSCN0161.jpg)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/DSCN0163.jpg)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/DSCN0164.jpg)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/DSCN0165.jpg)

Multi grainer is a real mans bat weighing in at 2.13, The one with the strip of heartwood is 2.10 both have the usual 30mm+ edges and should go like a child after eating a whole pack of tangfantastic!
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011-2012
Post by: Sherpa75 on March 08, 2012, 12:57:56 AM: is that 2'13 double gripped Tom, could work! am still surprised the one you sent me was only 2'95
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011-2012
Post by: Simmy on March 08, 2012, 07:35:06 AM: sherpa lad u got an ayrtek now too lol
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011-2012
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on March 08, 2012, 07:49:32 AM: Sherpa...2.13 with one chevron grip as per picture.

Drop me a line if ur keen as can get it sent today :)
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011-2012
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on March 10, 2012, 04:56:10 PM: couple more new additions...
(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/DSCN0205.jpg)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/DSCN0207.jpg)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/DSCN0206.jpg)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/DSCN0204.jpg)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/DSCN0203.jpg)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/DSCN0202.jpg)

was hard to get pics of the grains in the light so will have to snap a few more on Monday
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011-2012
Post by: ca_gold on March 10, 2012, 10:19:17 PM: these bats look quality. also a big fan of your branding/stickers.
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011-2012
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on March 10, 2012, 10:23:42 PM: Thanks mate, yeh really happy with all the bats we've had in this season so far. So much so I had a few messages on twitter and two went out to a couple of pros last week and feedback from them is very good too :)

They weren't supplied with anything different to our stock bats as they are good enough to be used on the pro circuit as we had a couple out there last season all be in without our banding on them :(
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011-2012
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on March 19, 2012, 12:02:51 PM: (http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/DSCN0243.jpg)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/DSCN0242.jpg)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/DSCN0241.jpg)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/DSCN0240.jpg)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/DSCN0239.jpg)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/DSCN0238.jpg)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/DSCN0237.jpg)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/DSCN0236.jpg)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/DSCN0235.jpg)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/DSCN0234.jpg)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/DSCN0233.jpg)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/DSCN0232.jpg)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/DSCN0231.jpg)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/DSCN0230.jpg)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/DSCN0229.jpg)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/DSCN0228.jpg)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/DSCN0227.jpg)](http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/DSCN0225.jpg)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/DSCN0224.jpg)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/DSCN0223.jpg)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/DSCN0221.jpg)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/DSCN0244.jpg)
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011-2012
Post by: Talisman on March 19, 2012, 12:04:52 PM: A man of few words...
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011-2012
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on March 19, 2012, 12:45:33 PM: Ill let the pictures do the talking ;)

If anyone wants to know any specifics about a certain bat drop me a line and ill sort them out :)
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011-2012
Post by: LEACHY48 on March 19, 2012, 01:36:30 PM: Tom, you got any 2.8/9's kicking around?
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011-2012
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on March 19, 2012, 01:50:36 PM: Yes mate in reply to your PM and the above.....

#1 = 2.7
#2 = 2.8
#3 = 2.8
#4 = 2.9
#5 = 2.10
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011-2012
Post by: LEACHY48 on March 19, 2012, 02:03:14 PM: whats the damage for one of these then? I quite fancy one of these! :)
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011-2012
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on March 19, 2012, 02:07:22 PM: £239.99 inc P&P, full length bat cover and face guard should you want one :)

As its sunny though maybe able to offer a free pair of Premier Gloves too with a bat purchase
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011-2012
Post by: LEACHY48 on March 19, 2012, 02:10:21 PM: as I have already got elite softs and lid from you, could you apply the bundle discount to the bat? (being really cheeky there i know)
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011-2012
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on March 19, 2012, 02:14:23 PM: Touché.....Good point well made!

In that case I am happy to offer it to you at the bundle price :)
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011-2012
Post by: Colesy on March 19, 2012, 06:36:05 PM: That black stickered one is very H4L Excel in shape
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011-2012
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on March 20, 2012, 12:19:53 PM: After a few PM's requesting pics of the faces of bats #4 and #5 here they are....

(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/e701b735.jpg)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/249912cc.jpg)
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011-2012
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on March 27, 2012, 04:48:58 PM: Bats one and three are now en route to their new home as well as one of the unnumbered new additions :)
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011-2012
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on March 30, 2012, 10:35:56 PM: Bats #4 and #7 departed Ayrtek HQ today...one to one of cordys lads at his club who had the Elite bundle and the other to a Glos player who got a pre-season match vs Worcester tomorrow (40 over game at new rd if anyone is local).
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011-2012
Post by: thecord on March 30, 2012, 10:37:08 PM: Which one did our guy take mate?
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011-2012
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on March 30, 2012, 10:38:33 PM: #7 mate so he got a very nice stick....nearly had to bat with a grip pump stuck on the handle tho lol bloody thing got stuck putting a 2nd grip on for him!!!!

Gave him a bat mallet to knock it in with that I told him to pass back to you once he's finished if thats ok mate
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011-2012
Post by: Johnny on March 30, 2012, 10:43:40 PM: Used one of these at nets the other night (Batoff bat that hadn't gone in the post yet) - holy schmoley!! it went very well. Personally can't afford to spend £240 on a bat, but if I could, I wouldn't be disappointed with one of these!
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011-2012
Post by: legger123 on March 30, 2012, 10:43:40 PM: Can you say which Glos player? :)
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011-2012
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on March 30, 2012, 10:45:10 PM: Yes David Wade the lad we sponsor
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011-2012
Post by: legger123 on March 30, 2012, 10:47:01 PM: Wasn't he the one that they signed from the Army or something? I could be thinking of a different guy, so bare with me :)
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011-2012
Post by: thecord on March 30, 2012, 10:52:08 PM: Quote from: Ayrtek on March 30, 2012, 10:38:33 PM
#7 mate so he got a very nice stick....nearly had to bat with a grip pump stuck on the handle tho lol bloody thing got stuck putting a 2nd grip on for him!!!!

Gave him a bat mallet to knock it in with that I told him to pass back to you once he's finished if thats ok mate

Well that will teach you to give such good customer service all the time! Told you he was nothing but trouble! Yea no worries, I can drop that back for you :)
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011-2012
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on March 31, 2012, 09:11:35 AM: Yeah slightly embarrassing as got it good and properly stuck on so took a good 5 mins to free it up!

All good tho and hopefully he left as a happy customer with his bat, pads and gloves under his arm :)
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011-2012
Post by: thecord on March 31, 2012, 10:03:47 AM: I spoke to him and he said the gloves were amazing and he couldn't wait to use the bat so safe to assume he was a happy man :) becoming quite an Ayrtek club now what with a couple of prize winners from the indoor too
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011-2012
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on March 31, 2012, 10:10:50 AM: Yeh got presentation night next Thursday for this seasons league so got to sort a few other bits out too....good job u said as I'd forgotten!!!
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011-2012
Post by: thecord on March 31, 2012, 10:15:57 AM: Getting club mates to buy bundles, reminding you of things to do, providing snacks and returning mallets... you'll need to get me on the payroll soon mate ;)
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011-2012
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on March 31, 2012, 10:26:02 AM: Haha you can get involved with my cycle to work scheme then :) Much safer than an exploring car haha
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011-2012
Post by: thecord on March 31, 2012, 10:48:56 AM: Cycling to work?!? I've been to Darlington, Pontefract, Manchester, Bradford, Belfast, Wolverhampton, Leeds, Chester, Penzance and the Channel Islands with work this year so I think I'll just have to stick to the exploding car!
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011-2012
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on June 06, 2012, 11:10:30 AM: Couple of 2.7/8's (dependant upon grip)
(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/3e99480e.jpg)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/f5775387.jpg)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/4ae8b4e5.jpg)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/43178dc0.jpg)
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011-2012
Post by: toby176 on June 06, 2012, 12:54:46 PM: Those bats are right snodgers!
Any idea as to edge size?
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011-2012
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on June 06, 2012, 01:10:16 PM: Both come in at a very respectable 34mm :)

currently both weigh 2.8.4 with toe guard, self-heal anti-scuff and spiral grip...they would come down to 2.7 with a single chevron on them ;)

Both are £239.99 inc next day P&P and a full length bat cover, will also include a free pair of Premier gloves as im feeling generous :)
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011-2012
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on August 14, 2012, 01:33:27 PM: Few new bits of willow came in yesterday, 2 have already been sold but 3 very nice bats left still. All have the same profile with a low middle and minimal concaving in the ST shape.
(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/DSCN0628.jpg)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/DSCN0630.jpg)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/DSCN0631.jpg)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/DSCN0627.jpg)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/DSCN0623.jpg)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/DSCN0624.jpg)

2.6 inc Chevron, Toe Guard and Stickers
40mm edges
Oval Handle
10 grains

2.8 inc Chevron, Toe Guard and Stickers
37mm edges
Oval Handle
8 grains

2.9 inc Chevron, Toe Guard and Stickers
39mm edges
Oval Handle
10 grains

If you want any further pics let me know :)

£239.99 inc P&P to forumites
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011-2012
Post by: petehosk on August 14, 2012, 02:21:33 PM: Crickey! Seriously generous profiles for the weight fella!!! :o
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011-2012
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on August 14, 2012, 02:22:32 PM: haha yes i had to double check my scales weren't broken when i weighed them ;)
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011-2012
Post by: toby176 on August 15, 2012, 11:29:41 AM: 40mm edges at 2.6!?! :O
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011-2012
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on August 15, 2012, 11:40:20 AM: indeed chunky little monkey that one.... surprised someone's not snapped it up yet in all honesty!
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011-2012
Post by: Number4 on August 15, 2012, 11:51:20 AM: Bugger... Pity I have spent my allowance on something else pretty special... Got a sneak peak of it yesterday too... Niceeeee
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011-2012
Post by: petehosk on August 15, 2012, 12:13:48 PM: Quote from: Ayrtek on August 15, 2012, 11:40:20 AM
indeed chunky little monkey that one.... surprised someone's not snapped it up yet in all honesty!

Me too! Shocked it hasn't been at that weight and that size!
Too light for me but a Colt moving up from Harow size could do wonders with that beast!
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011-2012
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on August 15, 2012, 12:58:24 PM: (http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/5BDCD443-AD82-41A0-8727-47F928CD8A13-1805-000001F19006786E.jpg)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/C92F722A-8224-460E-BE79-8A355AC2F153-1805-000001F18B5E0A3F.jpg)
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011-2012
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on August 16, 2012, 08:34:16 AM: few more pics of the 2.6 after a fair few PM requests yesterday....

(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/2B36E1BF-9EFA-45EA-9AEF-6E0138937990-2657-000002D69787D6E3.jpg)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/10BFD271-A368-45E5-91F2-425CBD66596F-2657-000002D6A20B1968.jpg)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/DAD0F755-781E-454B-BD07-E1AEDBD6A647-2657-000002D69D2B464D.jpg)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/51EC917E-3E19-463D-8AF8-C5F5A14D67FE-2657-000002D6A7753E5B.jpg)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/A702C061-65E0-47BD-AAC4-CD1F716194C2-2657-000002D6ACBAF5E2.jpg)
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011-2012
Post by: petehosk on August 16, 2012, 08:48:01 AM: That looks more like a 2'12+ so I'll be shocked if this still doesn't sell very soon!
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011-2012
Post by: Six Sixes Cricket on August 16, 2012, 08:54:41 AM: Last picture makes it look almost like a scoop!
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011-2012
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on August 16, 2012, 09:09:42 AM: defo a big ole gal, and chunky for 2.6
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011-2012
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on August 21, 2012, 11:15:53 AM: lots of PM's about the 2.6 bat but no buyer as yet.....

Also got a lovely couple of 2.9's and a 2.8 on the shelf that need a new home :)
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011-2012
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on September 03, 2012, 08:23:42 PM: Last bat of the Low middled profiles we have left....
(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/F26376F2-B7AC-4743-9B0B-73B6729003B4-1329-000001225557A72A.jpg)
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011-2012
Post by: toby176 on September 04, 2012, 02:24:33 PM: I've always wondered why a bat that is that big isnt made to say 2.9 and be a serious monster.
Anyone kind enough to enlighten me? :)
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011-2012
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on September 04, 2012, 02:26:54 PM: low density willow, as a natural product you will always get one that comes out lighter than others even when made to the same profile/dimensions as others which would come in at 2.9/10 etc.
Title: Re: Elite Bats 2011-2012
Post by: toby176 on September 08, 2012, 02:20:28 AM: Thank you for the enlightenment mate,
Some beautiful bats on this thread to.