Custom Bats Cricket Forum
Equipment => Your Kit => Topic started by: tim2000s on May 31, 2011, 06:28:20 PM
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Having recently acquired what I consider to be a vintage bat, I thought I'd start a thread, hoping to see others upload their pics and opinions. I thought it also might give the younger members of the forum the opportunity to view some of the weird, wonderful and great bats of previous generations of cricketers!
So, first up we have this: Gunn and Moore Diamond Superstar, weighing in at just under 2lb 7oz. This is the short handled edition that I have acquired following owning one in the early nineties that long since passed away (or maybe my parents still have it, who knows!)
Very light at 2lb 7oz, it has a very flat profile, cut to look like a Diamond, and was introduced by GM circa 1991, although I'm sure someone can give me a proper date. I remember getting mine in 1994, so I'd expect that this one is at least 15 years old. These bats had many detractors, as a lot of people felt that they were planks, although I don't remember that being the case with mine, in fact I thought it was great and have been scouring ebay for one for ages.
The handle has a single rubber spring and the grain structure is surprisingly good for what I thought was a Grade 2 bat. Given its weight, you can see the magnificent edges should really be judged using the Fpote method, where a 5p piece is used rather than a 50p, but then, if you are going to middle them all, who needs thick edges?
Having had the mallet out on it, I'm not sure it would go like a train, but the rebound is more than passable and it feels as though it has a good few matches left in it. Based on the rebound testing, it definitely has a mid-positioned middle.
Pictures are below for everyone to enjoy, and I will also add the Hunts County Reflex to this thread at a later date.
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Wonderful bats back in the day :)
Thanks for giving us the chance to see one again. I must get around to photographing my oldies.
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I wish id have kept my old ones now, i had the Maestro version i believe in the original model size 6 tho
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I have a hunts county turbo... will upload pics later, think its from around 1985-90?
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I wish id have kept my old ones now, i had the Maestro version i believe in the original model size 6 tho
all the best players had a size 6 maestro, I had a harrow too.
this diamond looks awesome.
I have my first full size bat in my parents loft, but it doesn't have the original stickers as I was sponsored for a while... not a full sponsorship though.
I had a reflex too, but mine was a lower end version a a bit of a plank!
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a friend has just bought his daughter a brand new optimum 1000 that was found in the depths of the clearance section of poorly stocked sports shop
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I have a hunts county turbo... will upload pics later, think its from around 1985-90?
Get the pics up Fernando - that's pure bat porn!
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Second up is this Hunts County Reflex 8* weighing in at a massive 2lb 9.3oz. Again, a bat design from circa 1991 (anyone wishing to correct me please go ahead!). The Reflex apparently has a hole drilled down the centre to improve the pick-up. I recall one of my school team-mates having one and a number of us being a) very jealous because it seemed huge and b) wondering who on earth Hunts County were as none of our local sports shops stocked them.
It's certainly a reasonably meaty bat, for it's weight, but the looks don't match the 8* rating the stickers give it. Having used it in the nets, as a bat that hadn't previously been used, it actually went pretty well. It wasn't the train that some of the newer bats I have tried have been, but it certainly didn't disappoint.
A more advanced handle than the Diamond, it has a triple sprung handle, the age of the deign can still be seen in the edges, which are again not particularly thick. Then again, the middle is good and relatively large, so that isn't an issue.
Having done a mallet rebound test on it similar to the Diamond, I'd have to say that it rebounded slightly better along a greater length of the bat, however this could easily be down to it having more wood.
The pictures for you to enjoy:
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i've got a bat that was my grandfathers, think it's pretty old tbh, i'll get some pic for you's to estimate it's age
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Haha, there's a load of those in the school's PE cupboard where I did my teaching placement. Very nice!!!
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Tim - ypu might want to sell that :)
Did you get a job lot of those grips?
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5SX3A-ifME
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This is my best offering for a vintage bat.
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The ping on this is still amazing, got a shock when I tried it
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I used a really old GM in the nets on Tuesday. For 2 balls... :-[
First one I pinged out of the net onto the pitch where they were playing a match haha :D
Went nicely, 2nd one went nowhere so I ditched it :-[
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The bat that destroyed Robin Smith, or the Gray Nicolls Ultimate as it is also known. used to devastating effect by David Boon, this bat single-handedly undid Robin Smith when he tried to play Spin, or rather, Shane Warne. It is another early nineties design.
This is the Extraface version and weighs in at just under 2lb 10oz, although when picking it up I'd have said that it was far nearer 2lb 12oz. What's perhaps more surprising, is that for a bat with a reasonable crack obvious under the facing, it has amazing ping! I was really surprised as to what the mallet did off it. It's going to be used in our LMS T20 games as a spare, but I think it has the capacity to score loads of runs. The middle is a lot larger than the shape of the bat suggests. Quite a surprise really. .
Some pictures for you all to enjoy...
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This one is a bit of a classic. Probably my favourite of the Vintage Bats in my current not very extensive set.
The Slazenger V500 Select in short handle. A bit of an Eric Loxton masterpiece from the mid-nineties. The bat itself has a lovely shape and pick-up and although the Select is supposedly Grade 2, this one is a bit of a looker. This particular copy is a 2lb 11oz edition, but picks up slightly better than the Ultimate, so around 2lb 9oz to 2lb 10 oz.
What struck me about the shape is that it has a very similar "power bulge" to the current Kookaburra CCX shape, if not quite as pronounced. Off the mallet, it has a good middle, and reasonable ping for a bat of its age. It still feels perfectly usable in a game, and I reckon most of us would score runs with it.
I believe these were used by Alec Stewart back in the day, and this is a wonderful edition of it!
The pictures below, as per usual, for you to enjoy.
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And a close up of the grains...
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Wow that still looks lovely
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I have a Slazenger v12 here and i will stick some pics up in the morning as it is a very intresting shape
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I have a Slazenger v12 here and i will stick some pics up in the morning as it is a very intresting shape
Yup, I used to own one of those, many moons ago... My second bat ever, which of course no-one keeps.
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i have a Duncan fearnley graeme hick supreme , still in perfect condition, with all original stickers. used it once last season its still got an awesome middle.
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i have a Duncan fearnley graeme hick supreme , still in perfect condition, with all original stickers. used it once last season its still got an awesome middle.
Get some pictures up.
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Anyone got a slaz v12 or symonds tusker. I used to love those bats. SS Jumbo, DF Magnum those were the days. . .
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The bat that destroyed Robin Smith, or the Gray Nicolls Ultimate as it is also known. used to devastating effect by David Boon, this bat single-handedly undid Robin Smith when he tried to play Spin, or rather, Shane Warne. It is another early nineties design.
This is the Extraface version and weighs in at just under 2lb 10oz, although when picking it up I'd have said that it was far nearer 2lb 12oz. What's perhaps more surprising, is that for a bat with a reasonable crack obvious under the facing, it has amazing ping! I was really surprised as to what the mallet did off it. It's going to be used in our LMS T20 games as a spare, but I think it has the capacity to score loads of runs. The middle is a lot larger than the shape of the bat suggests. Quite a surprise really. .
Some pictures for you all to enjoy...
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I have the Ultimate Limited Edition version of this bat.. I will put some picks up when I get a chance
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Heres 3 V12's
The oldest was my first full size bat. I got it when I got into the Cumbria schoolboys squad. The coach a guy called Mr Dalton I think got me 3 bats to try out a Newbury(with the round logo). A GN Scoop fabric coated with grains printed on the fabric and the V12.
Got the V12 which was heavier than me at the time.
The Polyarmoured one is an unused deadstock bat.
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Heres somE Gray Nicholls
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Millichamp & Hall -Original
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12man that is pure classic bat porn !
Here are my offerings
GM Canon ssh
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Slazenger v12 Super
I am thinking about using this in the club game we have this sunday as it is still a beast !
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DF Extra Cover
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Sorry for poor pics
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The GM Diamond and Slazzy V500 are divine!
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My grandads got an old bat in his shed, in awesome condition, ill take pictures of it when i next go down and see him. Cant beat vintage bats though
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Heres a few more
GM Polympic
SS TI
Dukes, this was Kim Barnetts a guy i worked with knew him
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REAR
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Millichamp & Hall -Original
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I Love this Bat!!!
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I Love this Bat!!!
30 NO with it last night
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Right, I'm not entirely sure what this is, as I picked it up off ebay for not a lot. It clearly has a Scoop sticker on the front, but not the back and a profile that is not dissimilar to a Powerspot, although the rear sticker is not off a power spot... The willow is fairly old and certainly well used.
Anyone got any ideas? It weighs in at just under 2lb 10oz and surprisingly, when hit with the mallet, it actually rebounded reasonably. I reckon you could use it relatively easily in a game! Oh, and it also has a two spring handle.
Anyhow, here are the pics. Any suggestions...?
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Didn't Gn used to make a bat called a Crusader, which I seem to remember had a traditional profile? The GN 100 sticker on the front throws an element of confusion in there though...
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Well I can state that it isn't a Powerspot. Got my hands on one and the profile is completely different, just to eliminate something from the confusion...
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What's up this time? A pre-Atherton Gray Nicolls Powerspot is what.
This one weighs in at 2.11 without the grip, which was knackered and has never been used. As you can see, it has a rubbish grain structure, which leads me to believe that it is at best Grade 4 English, but in reality, I believe it is a Kashmir Willow edition. I gave it a quick coat of oil to see whether that would make it any easier to see. Sadly the model sticker is missing.
Now I've said before that I believe that Powerspots don't have a middle, however, when using the mallet on this one, I was shocked as I found it! And it's a reasonable size. I hadn't realised just how low a middle these bats have, and they are surprisingly solid pieces of wood.
Anyway, pics shown below. Enjoy.
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Thats a powerspot classic...I had one
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Thats a powerspot classic...I had one
Can you provide a date? I'm thinking around 1986-1988?
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Yeah 1988 would be close I reckon...just trying to remember how old I was when I had it.
David Boon used one for a bit and also Simon O'Donnell...Thats why I bought one...lol
Pic of Atherton using one as well.
http://worldcricketwatch.com/stories/feature/introducing-the-old-school-cricket-bats-hall-of-fame/
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The Classic's had the gold circles in the rings.. Mine was a beautiful bat
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Yeah. My first bat was a few years later. A powerspot with the blue circle on the back.
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I return home from work today to find this in the house curtsey of my mom for the grand total of £2.50
GM Imperial Long Handle
weighing in at 2lb 9oz it is a sure fire retro bat with a very classic profile and 15mm edges (i would say)
It seems to have a very heavy pick up but after having a little play with the eye-in ball it seems quite nice
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So I got my hands on a Gray Nicolls Scoop 2000 which I thought was vaguely appropriate given the recent news....
She is as I remember her. The pictures say it all. What I still find astonishing is that Brian Lara scored 375 with one of these. It has no discernible middle and frankly sucks as a bat. For something that weighs 2lb 8oz and picks up ok, it really is astonishingly poor, even though it is Kashmir. Ideal for the nurdler, no full blooded drive is really going to make it off the square, at least, not with this one. It is remarkably well preserved, perhaps because the previous owner used it a couple of times then moved on to something with a middle.
What I find most intriguing is that the profile view is almost exactly the same as the T20 bat that GN came out with last year... Wonder where the inspiration came from!?
Some pictures for your delectation...
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Mmm polyarmour. Those were the days.
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I had a Lords Taverner bat that was covered in that stuff. It was awful until the stuff ripped, so I took it off to reveal a beautiful bit of willow that went like stink and was one of the best bats I've ever owned! :)
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I had a Lords Taverner bat that was covered in that stuff. It was awful until the stuff ripped, so I took it off to reveal a beautiful bit of willow that went like stink and was one of the best bats I've ever owned! :)
Let me just remind you that this is a bat where the middle hss been, quite literally, scooped out... Polyarmour or no, it hasn't got one!
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Boohiss - you Scoop Nay-sayer!!!
....admittedly this kashmir version is probably pants!!!
There was a youths version knocking about that had a fluro yellow trim I believe
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Let me just remind you that this is a bat where the middle hss been, quite literally, scooped out... Polyarmour or no, it hasn't got one!
Tim Tim I've had a monent of genius. We can take your middle-less bat and stick a thin ridge atop it, then emigrate to the antipedes and turn them out for £400 a pop!
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Tim Tim I've had a monent of genius. We can take your middle-less bat and stick a thin ridge atop it, then emigrate to the antipedes and turn them out for £400 a pop!
But what shall we call it?
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Waver and Thud?
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comes to something when the handle is thicker than the bat. I bet Lara would never score 375 with that. It would've been some ultralight G1 ++++**** willow in the same profile but twice as thick :-(
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comes to something when the handle is thicker than the bat. I bet Lara would never score 375 with that. It would've been some ultralight G1 ++++**** willow in the same profile but twice as thick :-(
The scary thing is that the Diamond I started this thread with is 2oz lighter than that scoop... And looks to be significantly bigger than it, even at the edges. It's also a totally different shape to the GN100 Scoop listed earlier in here.
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GN Junior Scoop "Test opener" size 4 bought for my son
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GN Junior Scoop "Test opener" size 4 bought for my son
Drool!
That's in super condition! Same generation as my scoop, except the graphics were unrecognisable on mine.
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It really is in good condition but a little heavy for my 9yo
I have asked wilostix for some pics of their junior stick it may have a better pick up for him
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Is this bat for sale ?
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No he will grow into it
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Is this classed as vintage as is a golden oldie lam
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This was the first ever cricket bat i used
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Just found it at the club someone has dumped it and it's a classic plus had quite a beefy profile for an older bat
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Right, this one is one of the all time classic bats that this section was designed for. Yes, at long last, here we have the Gray Nicolls Dynadrive. This one is a fair few years old, but in good condition, and maintaining an excellent middle when bounced off a mallet. She is a SH and picks up around 2lb 9oz, although I'm not really sure of her weight. From the tie shot you can probably see the GM Luna's origins.... Or maybe that's just me.
This one has reasonable grains on the face, but given the variety of brandings of them over the years, I'm not really sure what the "Special" was, apart from a late-in-life edition. If I remember correctly, the 1000 in the early range was the Grade 1 bat. This bat (well not strictly this one, more one like this, a Dynadrive Special) was one of my favourite bats.
Legendary as she is, I don't think she needs any more introductions, and I'm also aware that this is the only bat that I've given a gender to... :-[
For your enjoyment, and I wish it was a Dynadrive 2012 rather than a Scoop 2012...
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So why does having two scoops in the back mean that the bat has a better middle?
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So why does having two scoops in the back mean that the bat has a better middle?
It just means that it has a better middle than the Scoop....
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Ah right, I guess because there is still wood behind the middle??
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Ah right, I guess because there is still wood behind the middle??
Yes. It's very similar to the Luna or Pellara in principle. You still have a spine that provides wood for the middle with thicker edges that extend further towards the middle of the bat.
The reality is that the concaving you see on modern bats uses this exact same approach.
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The incorrectly stickered GN100 is probably a crusader based on shape, so would be early seventies...
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would say the Xiphos resembles this shape fairly closely
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would say the Xiphos resembles this shape fairly closely
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Back-to-back, as it were... Even uses similar coloured bands around the top!
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Adding further to the list, I have recently acquired this less than common specimen.
This is the Stuart Surridge Contour, a bat that I wouldn't be surprised to be related to the the Turbo, bu tI'm not sure whether it is a predecessor or a descendant. Any enlightenment would be appreciated. This specimen says on the sticker "A lighter weight bat with heavyweight power from the unique curved back".
In this particular version, I suspect that the power all comes from the weight. When I picked it up I thought it was 2lb 13 or 14 oz. On the scales it comes in at a whopping 3lb. There isn't a lot of wood there for the weight, which is why i am inclined to believe that it is a predecessor to the Turbo.
As you can see in the pictures, it is effectively the opposite of the concaving we have now, with a curved back and no clear spine. I've no idea when it was designed, but I'm guessing early to mid-eighties. It states that it is a Supreme model, which I guess is probably a mid-range willow, and it has been heavily oiled... I think I remember the sports shop when I was at school having one, but I can't be sure, and that would be late eighties.
With the mallet, it doesn't seem to rebound all that specially, and wielding it, one wonders how you might get the ball off the square, without excellent timing, but I've found that with the Turbo as well.
So here we go, some pictures of a rarely seen bat.
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Refurbing a GN Phoenix at the moment and although it's not especially old, very similar to the Dynadrive
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God time that looks like it should be about 2'6! Actually like the shape though.
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I'll be sticking up pics of out next to a more current bat at 2lb 15oz shortly. Very interesting comparison...
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Played against a guy with a Slaz WG shoulderless job on Saturday - circa 1983 apparently. Tiny profile though!
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As promised, the Contour weighing in at 3lb and the Uzi Laminate C6+, weighing in at 2lb 15oz.
Fairly major difference in size of profile for the weight.
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Having had my eye open for a Stuart Surridge Turbo for a while, I finally found one on ebay. The listing said that the owner had sanded it down and that all it needed was a quick oil. Oooh, I thought, I'll have that. The pictures look okay.
This is what turned up. It's a 2lb 12oz SS Turbo Supreme, with reasonable grain structure and a pretty damn good pick up. It's also got rather a lot of rebound off the mallet, which I wasn't expecting and is a bonus. I am really very fond of the shape of the bat as it has a very traditional and classic profile, as can be seen looking up the toe, and for a bat of its age, it has quite a bit more wood than I expected, and a lot more than the SS Contour I also own, which is thinner and very heavy.
This is dressed in the early nineties livery of around the same period as the 333 and is a surprisingly chunky bat for its era. Okay, it's not the special laminated one that Gooch used, but still, tt's a nice piece of willow. I also remember our opening batsman in the school U-16 team having one...
It has unfortunately had a bad refurb... Pictures first and then I'll go into it.
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On the face of the bat can be seen a piece of bat tape. What's that for I wondered? Well, it is to hide the dirty great scar where whoever did the sand down used some form of electric sander and took about 1-2mm off the face but didn't want to damage the stickers. you can also see a similar, if not quite so exaggerated line on the back of the bat.
With a little judicial sanding, this should be possible to blend in.
They also appear not to have sanded it down with a fine grade sandpaper, so it's really quite rough, leaving me a weekend job of additional sanding and wire wool/wax cleaning to try and clear it up.
I don't think it's terrible, and as I say, with a little TLC, it should be as good as new, but it also demonstrates how easy it is to cock up a refurb!
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My first bat was a size 4 GM Scorer.
Then a size 5 GM Autograph Plus, then a step up to a SH V800 (with the two "eye" like scoops in the back) then a Centurion Heritage, then a Big Kahuna, which has just perished.
I think i still have the V800, will try and get some pics up.
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I've seen a few people asking for pics of a slaz v12 on this thread. I've got a v12 super from about 13 years ago that I've unfortunately just taken the stickers off so I can attempt a refurb. I must have got it in about 97 and used it for 4 or do seasons before I gave up playing in 2001. It's about 2lb 12 and since I started playing again last year I use it in nets to avoid knackering my match bats as we have horrible cheap practice balls.
I'll take some pics when I have chance and post them on here, I'll also post pics after my refurb attempt.
It's a cracking bat and I used to love slaz stuff when I was younger, had a v100 5star off a club pro too and that was brilliant.
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I've seen a few people asking for pics of a slaz v12 on this thread. I've got a v12 super from about 13 years ago that I've unfortunately just taken the stickers off so I can attempt a refurb. I must have got it in about 97 and used it for 4 or do seasons before I gave up playing in 2001. It's about 2lb 12 and since I started playing again last year I use it in nets to avoid knackering my match bats as we have horrible cheap practice balls.
I'll take some pics when I have chance and post them on here, I'll also post pics after my refurb attempt.
It's a cracking bat and I used to love slaz stuff when I was younger, had a v100 5star off a club pro too and that was brilliant.
There are V12 pics within this thread!
http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=11959.msg198528#msg198528
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There are V12 pics within this thread!
[url]http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=11959.msg198528#msg198528[/url]
Sorry, must have completely missed those.
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Time for another of those classics. This time we have a Hunts County Insignia ES that weighs in at 2lb 12oz. This is quite an early version of this bat but still displays the characteristic hump of the Insignia and the lesser duck bill of the toe. Another classic Hunts bat, when Hunts made great bats. It doesn't have the largest of edges, but plenty of meat in the middle. This one is still in great nick and would serve anyone well in a match I think. It certainly enjoyed a bit of "hammer" time. With this era of Hunts bats, it is almost impossible to ignore the ghostly stag on the stickers, which has sadly ceased to be quite so spooky looking.
The Insignia is one of my favourite bat shapes, mostly because I used one for years, and this particular example is a surprisingly big version of the bat for it's weight. It has good balance, and I think would be quite destructive in the middle.
Here are some pictures for your delectation...
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Two bats I'd love to see if anyone has them are the Open Championship as used by David Gower in the late 80s and early 90s, and the Peter Kippax that was a broad copy of the SS Jumbo shape...
Anyone...?
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Two bats I'd love to see if anyone has them are the Open Championship as used by David Gower in the late 80s and early 90s, and the Peter Kippax that was a broad copy of the SS Jumbo shape...
Anyone...?
I've not seen an Open Championship for years. The couple that people I played with had were complete tat!
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Time for another of those classics. This time we have a Hunts County Insignia ES that weighs in at 2lb 12oz. This is quite an early version of this ....
I just recently destickered my Rapide (Or Reflex, or soemthing?) from the same era...Even more of a classic shape (makes the insignia look positively futuristic!) - I though of it as Viv Richards esque at the time! - Bearing in mind I hadn't used it in about 10 years was amazed at how hard it was and serves me very well as my net bat. I call it the toothpick next to my other bulbous bats though it's slender, traditional straight shape belies it's power at putting anything away.
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I've not seen an Open Championship for years. The couple that people I played with had were complete tat!
Dunno, one of my first bats was an OC and it was a lovely piece of willow - not necessarily the biggest middle, but when you found it, hell, the ball went forever.
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Anyone remember the Sovereign bats used by a few Kent CCC players in the mid-90s? They were blue and had a crown on the front. A kid in my U-13s team had one that was covered in a bed sheet-like scuff but by 'eck did it go.
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Two bats I'd love to see if anyone has them are the Open Championship as used by David Gower in the late 80s and early 90s, and the Peter Kippax that was a broad copy of the SS Jumbo shape...
Anyone...?
I was sorting some photos from the Lords show last night and will be doing the rest tonight.
And have a couple of photos of the SS Jumbo that SS had there, if that's any good? The pics wil be up partly tonight and over the weekend.
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Dunno, one of my first bats was an OC and it was a lovely piece of willow - not necessarily the biggest middle, but when you found it, hell, the ball went forever.
I think that was the problem. Finding the middle...
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I was sorting some photos from the Lords show last night and will be doing the rest tonight.
And have a couple of photos of the SS Jumbo that SS had there, if that's any good? The pics wil be up partly tonight and over the weekend.
would be a moment of nostalgia, aye, cheers!
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SS Jumbo & SS Turbo TI
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SS Jumbo & SS Turbo TI
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Oooh. That would be a laminated Turbo...
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They both have an insert in the toe
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Another Hunts County Insignia
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12man, I think you've got more old bats than I have!
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i have some not as many as you though
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i used to have a county insignia, superb bat.
about 4 years ago Ian Austin gave me his new style surridge jumbo type thing, nice bat but to heavy for me so i gave it away.
I have GN scoop, county reflex and a white painted Slazenger Geoffrey Booycott bat (with Desmond Haynes' signature on the back) in the garage at my mam's house and SS Mark taylor somewhere as well.
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i used to have a county insignia, superb bat.
about 4 years ago Ian Austin gave me his new style surridge jumbo type thing, nice bat but to heavy for me so i gave it away.
I have GN scoop, county reflex and a white painted Slazenger Geoffrey Booycott bat (with Desmond Haynes' signature on the back) in the garage at my mam's house and SS Mark taylor somewhere as well.
Get the camera out then!
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Wow!!! some of the master piece.What a beauties.I need to dig my grandfathers trunk.but i guess he was a soccer player LoL
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Thought I'd show some poor quality pics of my GN Ultimate 1000 LE
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Really don't know how they graded as LE all those years ago.. Definitely not on looks as it has 6 very wide slighty wavy grains... Most definitely could be graded on performance as it is the best bat I have ever owned bar none.
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Hollow core rebound system? Anyone care to shed some light?
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That is something I have always wondered about Tim...I was hoping someone here would know
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It has a hole drilled down through the blade, form the V to a few inched above the toe.
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Hollow core rebound system? Anyone care to shed some light?
corked bat!!
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It has a hole drilled down through the blade, form the V to a few inched above the toe.
Don't try that at home people!! :(
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Don't try that at home people!! :(
a technique "borrowed" from Hunts County Bats
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One for vintage guys...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WALTER-WARSOP-IVES-TONBRIDGE-ENGLISH-WILLOW-CRICKET-BAT-/310222849972?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item483ab907b4#ht_524wt_1082
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One for vintage guys...
[url]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WALTER-WARSOP-IVES-TONBRIDGE-ENGLISH-WILLOW-CRICKET-BAT-/310222849972?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item483ab907b4#ht_524wt_1082[/url]
optimistic price given these are often on the bay for around a tenner!
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a technique "borrowed" from Hunts County Bats
Who borrowed it from baseball. There used be a massive US Air Force base near Huntingdon, and the servicemen would get HCB to modify their baseball bats. HCB applied this to cricket bats.
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While I know this is quite an old topic, I've something new (old) to add! Here we have a Slazenger V1200 Super. As can be seen, it has the old V12 hump, but slightly elongated, along with a scalloped toe. With its massive 10mm edges this is another of those classics that people had forgotten about. It picks up surprisingly well, but as I've not yet had it in a net, I can't comment on whether it still works!
The bats you never had as a kid thread reminded me to post pics. I'd hazard a guess a few of those listed can be found in here, so have a drool over bats you longed for when younger...
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Oh Tim... that V1200 is gorgeous. I'll be dreaming of that tonight. :D
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Time for another in this occasional series...
So tonight, we are adding a lovely old Hunts County Rapide. One of the more traditionally shaped Hunts County bats. This one weighs in at 2lb 9.8oz. As you can see, it's not a Grade 1 piece of willow, and doesn't have big chunky edges. It's pretty well balanced though. I'd say it either needs a great deal of knocking in, or it's not going to get much better. It has a very high pitched resonance and feels pretty plank like. I reckon it needs 10 hours or so with the mallet.
Anyway, here is this traditionally made and shaped bat, from England!
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One of the senior members was using this bat during our practice session.
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That would look lovely with a refurb.
BUT it is not worth risking the stickers
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that looks like its seen some action!
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Hi Guys, I stumbled across this thread a while back when searching for vintage/retro bats on google... Although not often updated anymore, I find myself regularly checking in to see what offerrings the likes of tim2000's & 12man have to share! I am never disappointed. Many of these great bats were on my "wishlist" when I was a kid, or bring back memories from rummaging around in my dads teams gear bag pretending I was actually big enough to use them! I have a few bats myself collected/handed down over the years, most of them I don't know much about, any info on them would be awesome...
First up...
Gray Nicolls Powerspot Supreme *****
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Scruffy - welcome to the forum - awesome first post, Athers would be delighted to see this :)
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Scruffy - welcome to the forum - awesome first post, Athers would be delighted to see this :)
I echo Buzz's welcome, although I think this livery is a little early for Athers... ;)
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Fond memories of the GM Diamond back, scored my highest score whilst is was being held together by electrical tape
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My wife's best friend gave me this after she split up with her partner.
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If anyone wants it, it is yours for the cover of postage
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That's got to be a pretty rare bat? I haven't seen one of those crop up for a very long time!
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maybe I should ask for £10 plus postage!!!
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I remember playing a guy who had one of those years ago. Very cool.
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get it on ebay!
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Just got my bat back from GN. It's a classic Scoop that I've got refurbished. From around 1977-82 but now certainly doesn't look it!
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I was looking thru our local EBay equivalent TradeMe when I spotted this, not the grip so much but the gold in the background, couple of Symonds Tuskers if I'm not mistaken.
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I see a Newbery Excalibur in there
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You need to contact this guy and maybe get him on the forum...looks a great collection there,,,
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Jogetnz, that is awesome. I am a trademe user as well, I get daily emails of all the new cricket bat listings but this one slipped passed me! Let me know if you find anymore gold! I want that Excalibur.
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I know I'm a few weeks behind, but jblowe do you still have the Slazenger WG bat? Please PM me if you do.
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I was looking thru our local EBay equivalent TradeMe when I spotted this, not the grip so much but the gold in the background, couple of Symonds Tuskers if I'm not mistaken.
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would he be interested in selling any of the kookaburras
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Managed to get my hands on this for a few minutes to take some pictures today.
It was given to my Dad by his Uncle, and it is from when he was still in school, making it about 60 years old (possibly older).
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Next from my vintage/retro collection.... Mr Fearnley's "the Magnum"
This bat is in pretty good nick for its age, obviously looked after very well by its previous owner.
Although its not a Magnum Supreme its still a Magnum! and is one of my favourite old school bats I have.
Can anyone shed any light on what colour grip this bat is meant to have? I've seen photos of Magnums with either a black or a dark green grip.
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I would imagine a black grip in those days? Although I think green looks ok - mine had a green grip on
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Thanks Pete, I agree re: the green, your looks in very good condition as well!
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Mine is ok, but yours is in great condition!
It's great to see some real classics :D
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Here's one I bought off ebay not so long back when I'd had a couple too many beers.
It's a genuine 90's V600 Ultimate. Brings back memories of Richie Richardson!
From what I can make out, the owner broke the bat and sent it back for a repair. It was repaired by Slazenger with a new blade but then never used so its as new.
See what you reckon!
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Very nice Calvin. I also have a V600 Ultimate. It's well used though. The Slaz panther on mine faces the other way though so maybe a season or two older.
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Here's one I bought off ebay not so long back when I'd had a couple too many beers.
It's a genuine 90's V600 Ultimate. Brings back memories of Richie Richardson!
From what I can make out, the owner broke the bat and sent it back for a repair. It was repaired by Slazenger with a new blade but then never used so its as new.
See what you reckon!
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omg this is lovely!
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Here's mine next to my Thruxton. Weighs in at 2lb 14oz!
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Here's one I bought off ebay not so long back when I'd had a couple too many beers.
It's a genuine 90's V600 Ultimate. Brings back memories of Richie Richardson!
From what I can make out, the owner broke the bat and sent it back for a repair. It was repaired by Slazenger with a new blade but then never used so its as new.
See what you reckon!
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Always wanted one of those, would you consider selling it?
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I had one, came with a certificate too.
I remember speaking to the late Eric Loxton when it went back for an end of season refurb.
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I've got a 1990's millichamp and hall original, a slazanger V12 and a slazanger V500 kicking about somewhere ill have to get some pics up of them
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Here are some vintage bats that have been hung up by retiring club chairmen over the years, except the middle bat which belonged to the man that holds the club record score of 182 not out, the Dynadrive on the left i reckon could still be used and is a lovely looking bat.
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Some well used bats there. It's great to see
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I had one, came with a certificate too.
I remember speaking to the late Eric Loxton when it went back for an end of season refurb.
I had a V12 Ultimate that bit the dust. Bust the toe. :(
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Does anyone know about Zenith bats? Guy in my league had one and it flew.
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Does anyone know about Zenith bats? Guy in my league had one and it flew.
Look at the initials below the Zenith logo
After John Newbery's first bat company went bust (the Merlin in the above pic was from his first company) one of his staff, the marketing manager IIRC, founded Zenith bats, with John Newbery as an employee. Zenith didn't last long and John Newbery died in 1989. I think one or two pros used Zeniths including John Carr of Middlesex and Chris Cowdrey possibly when he was briefly England Captain
http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=chris+cowdrey&hl=en&rlz=1C2GGGE_en-gbGB469GB469&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=HX5YUZDlFJC00QW3lYG4Dw&sqi=2&ved=0CAcQ_AUoAQ&biw=1920&bih=989#imgrc=hKmXKhnsKeMijM%3A%3BmpsfT_6QFkBsBM%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fbp3.blogger.com%252F_iI0tMUCnSXE%252FRqSIjMnphOI%252FAAAAAAAAAIs%252FCrxuQ72Bl0w%252Fs200%252Fs06.jpg%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fpartyreptile.blogspot.com%252F2007_07_01_archive.html%3B166%3B200 (http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=chris+cowdrey&hl=en&rlz=1C2GGGE_en-gbGB469GB469&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=HX5YUZDlFJC00QW3lYG4Dw&sqi=2&ved=0CAcQ_AUoAQ&biw=1920&bih=989#imgrc=hKmXKhnsKeMijM%3A%3BmpsfT_6QFkBsBM%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fbp3.blogger.com%252F_iI0tMUCnSXE%252FRqSIjMnphOI%252FAAAAAAAAAIs%252FCrxuQ72Bl0w%252Fs200%252Fs06.jpg%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fpartyreptile.blogspot.com%252F2007_07_01_archive.html%3B166%3B200)
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Thanks Mortimer :)
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I have a zenith bat on the workshop wall will post some pics
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Here's mine next to my Thruxton. Weighs in at 2lb 14oz!
([url]http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8248/8601650943_822baedb79_b.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://www.flickr.com/photos/13575637@N03/8601650943/[/url]) ([url]http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8389/8602750450_f4c9df0e5c_b.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://www.flickr.com/photos/13575637@N03/8602750450/[/url]) ([url]http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8388/8601650941_3a7b26ecfb_b.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://www.flickr.com/photos/13575637@N03/8601650941/[/url])
I see what you mean about he panther, like you said maybe a different year. Still keeping my eye out for a 90's cannon and Autograph to add to the collection!
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Duncan Fearnley - Attack with Ian Botham 5*
This bat has served me well through a lot of backyard and indoor cricket, but have decided to clean her up a little and retire her...
(http://i1305.photobucket.com/albums/s541/Scruffspoon/DFAttack_zpsd6a8ef7d.jpg)
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Another DF, this time a 5* found at the bottom of the team gear bag...
(http://i1305.photobucket.com/albums/s541/Scruffspoon/DFFiveStar_zps40ca0514.jpg)
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I have my old school Kookaburra Bubble that I refurbed. A few dents etc but will put the picture up soon, I hear on here they are quite sought after!
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I have my old school Kookaburra Bubble that I refurbed. A few dents etc but will put the picture up soon, I hear on here they are quite sought after!
Ive got 2 versions of the bubble, both in not so good condition though. Will be great to see yours!
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Duncan Fearnley - Attack with Ian Botham 5*
This bat has served me well through a lot of backyard and indoor cricket, but have decided to clean her up a little and retire her...
([url]http://i1305.photobucket.com/albums/s541/Scruffspoon/DFAttack_zpsd6a8ef7d.jpg[/url])
I don't think there was an Attack with Botham 5*
there was an Attack with Botham, and there was a 5*
The 5* sticker on your bat was used firstly on the Viv Richards 5* and then the Allan Border 5*, which were succesor models to the Polyplastic 5* also on this this page
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Mortimer - Do you think the bat may have been branded incorrectly? The bat has only ever had 1 owner before me, my club. It was 100% purchased by the club as is.
Do, or did Duncan Fearnley have an Australian branch? If so, we in NZ may have been able to purchase slightly different options/versions of DF bats than those in the UK.
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Here's a Bernie Facer Double B Baronet that I picked up recently. It's a very traditional shape, and has branded front labelling. It's very light weight, at 2lb 7.5oz with one and a half grips. Here are a few pictures...
(http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr293/tim2000s/temporary_zps63d73ce8.jpg)
(http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr293/tim2000s/temporary_zpscef0754a.jpg)
(http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr293/tim2000s/temporary_zpsd554719f.jpg)
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I have a bat to post up not sure it is vintage Actually have no idea what gray nic model it is so Ill post up the picture tomorrow to see if anyone has seen my bat before. Got it for a complete bargain :). On another note before i joined this website i through away about 5 vintage gray nic and kook bats to the dump Because i thought they were worthless. Wish i kept them to clean them up.
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(http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/3533/13040027.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/163/13040027.jpg/)
(http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/4728/13040028.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/9/13040028.jpg/)
(http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/2025/13040029.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/17/13040029.jpg/)
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I know what that is - it's a Gray Nicholls Runmaker!
(Only used by 'proper' batsmen)
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Looks like an forerunner to the powerspot.
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Looks like an forerunner to the powerspot.
I was wondering whether it was an Aussie Powerspot. SOmeone asked about the Runmaker in 2009:
http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=1456.msg16101#msg16101 (http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=1456.msg16101#msg16101)
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I was wondering whether it was an Aussie Powerspot. SOmeone asked about the Runmaker in 2009:
[url]http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=1456.msg16101#msg16101[/url] ([url]http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=1456.msg16101#msg16101[/url])
THat is phenomenal knowledge. You spend far too much time on here ;)
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A mate of mine found a SS Turbo (I think) LE in a pawn shop here a few months ago. Bat looks in used but prestine condition, I can't believe he found it here!!, Will try and get some pics on the weekend when I see him. He has no clue what it is and like an idiot started taking some stickers off it...I almost cut his hands off!!
Pics to follow...
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THat is phenomenal knowledge. You spend far too much time on here ;)
I could keep the aura glowing or shatter it with a single word. Google...
When I Googled for "Gray Nicolls Runmaker" that was the 7th entry...
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I was wondering whether it was an Aussie Powerspot. SOmeone asked about the Runmaker in 2009:
[url]http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=1456.msg16101#msg16101[/url] ([url]http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=1456.msg16101#msg16101[/url])
It's too late to be a forerunner to the powerspot; it looks as though it's from the late 80s early 90s and the runmaker was very low in the model range at GN
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Thanks guys always wanted to know what it was. Was my first cricket bat got it for $2 from a garage sale so i think pretty good. Learnt how to play cricket with that bat and to this day is still my favorite bat.
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Here's another that I picked up recently. It's the Hunts County Modulus, complete with Honeycomb. This is an odd sized bat, have the label "M" on the top of the handle.
The bat is the same width as a standard blade but has an SSH handle and a slightly shorted blade. Anyone know much about Hunts sizing from that time?
The pictures...
(http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr293/tim2000s/temporary_zps16ac7b16.jpg)
(http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr293/tim2000s/temporary_zps7f111f60.jpg)
(http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr293/tim2000s/temporary_zps7843755d.jpg)
Someone was telling me what they think of it...
(http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr293/tim2000s/temporary_zps0366deaa.jpg)
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There was a bat with honeycomb in the shop at taunton once, think it was boundary sports, I fell in love with it.
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There was a bat with honeycomb in the shop at taunton once, think it was boundary sports, I fell in love with it.
I tried to buy one of these roughly 15 years ago and the supplier told me that they'd had loads of returns and that they were a pain in the butt, then gave me a lovely 5 crown Insignia for the same price, which proved to be a brilliant bat!
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Do you think someone may have taken the extra wood off themselves?
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Do you think someone may have taken the extra wood off themselves?
No. It's all in proportion. I thought it might have been a Harrow like size.
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It's a Medium sized bat - fore-runner to Academy size or SSH.
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It's a Medium sized bat - fore-runner to Academy size or SSH.
Are you sure? I thought HCB used M as mini handle, ie their version of SSH
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Are you sure? I thought HCB used M as mini handle, ie their version of SSH
The blade is definitely shorter though. I'll measure it for you tomorrow.
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Here is my trusty bubble, served me well through the 90s, over 3500 village runs in this bat before she retired...
(http://i1305.photobucket.com/albums/s541/Scruffspoon/Bubble_zpsfa3e6e74.jpg)
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I found this at the bottom of our kit bag. I love the profile and shoulders.
(http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/b537/Wooly65/DSCF08351_zpsf23554df.jpg) (http://s1290.photobucket.com/user/Wooly65/media/DSCF08351_zpsf23554df.jpg.html)
(http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/b537/Wooly65/DSCF08361_zpse0097cd6.jpg) (http://s1290.photobucket.com/user/Wooly65/media/DSCF08361_zpse0097cd6.jpg.html)
(http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/b537/Wooly65/DSCF08401_zps8548d304.jpg) (http://s1290.photobucket.com/user/Wooly65/media/DSCF08401_zps8548d304.jpg.html)
(http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/b537/Wooly65/DSCF08411_zpsb9da2a64.jpg) (http://s1290.photobucket.com/user/Wooly65/media/DSCF08411_zpsb9da2a64.jpg.html)
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Great find Wooly. That does not belong in the bottom of a kit bag!
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Going to try and give it a bit of a clean up and have a hit with it.
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Have posted this in the GN forum asking if it can be repaired - the bat appears to have split with the grain. The bat itself was an 80's powerspot that has been refurbed with the 90's stickers. Thoughts anyone on it being repairable??
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/36509139/IMG_1431.JPG)
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/36509139/IMG_1432.JPG)
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/36509139/IMG_1433.JPG)
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/36509139/IMG_1434.JPG)
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/36509139/IMG_1440.JPG)
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/36509139/IMG_1436.JPG)
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/36509139/IMG_1437.JPG)
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/36509139/IMG_1438.JPG)
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Something else to add to the "Old Beauties" thread. It also raised a question to me.
Here's a lovely old Stuart Surridge Turbo Injection. I'm pretty sure the Injection refers to the Toe Strengthening Insert that this bat has. This one isn't in bad nick and despite needing a new handle grip, seems to rebound well. It weighs in at roughly 2lb 11oz and picks up remarkably well. I also love the shape of these bats. It's a pity that they stopped being made, and really does make me want to purchase one of the newer SS Turbos that they started to make again. Not bad for the £20 I paid.
Anyway, enough Guff, here are a few pictures for your delectation.
(http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr293/tim2000s/SAM_0055_zps1c1a4f4f.jpg)
(http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr293/tim2000s/SAM_0056_zps74080144.jpg)
(http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr293/tim2000s/SAM_0057_zpseecba931.jpg)
(http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr293/tim2000s/SAM_0058_zps75f7afb0.jpg)
(http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr293/tim2000s/SAM_0059_zps37fa329b.jpg)
(http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr293/tim2000s/SAM_0060_zps87fc3c72.jpg)
(http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr293/tim2000s/SAM_0063_zpsf91c64d5.jpg)
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Driving past an op shop today and saw a bat on the window front and decided to pop in for a quick look. Picked up this slaz for $5 :). Gonna give it a clean up and it's gonna be my first refurb. Just got a question tho guys any suggestions on how to remove the melted grip rubber from the handle? Also anynoe have a rough idea what model bat this is?
(http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/1838/imag0039sm.jpg)
[URL=http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/547/imag0040vx.jpg/](http://img547.imageshack.us/img547/3559/imag0040vx.jpg)
[URL=http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/189/imag0041zx.jpg/](http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/5676/imag0041zx.jpg)
[URL=http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/4/imag0042zn.jpg/](http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/619/imag0042zn.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/401/imag0039sm.jpg/)
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what is that around the bottom of the grip...Yewww!!!?
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Its the grip, I say someone had left that bat in a hot car or in the sun and the grip has melted on to it.
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I had the same with a DF Bat which I just gently scrapped the grip off with a Stanley knife blade. I'd imagine anything that's pretty stiff and thin would be able to remove it. I'll post pics up here soon.
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Here's a bat that was freecycled to me. It's quite a nice bat but haven't had chance to refurb yet. looking forward to trying it in the nets. Does anyone know what era this one is from?
(http://images58.fotki.com/v279/photos/1/1001861/4061404/IMG_2006-vi.jpg) (http://images50.fotki.com/v1570/photos/1/1001861/4061404/IMG_2008-vi.jpg)
(http://images52.fotki.com/v1566/photos/1/1001861/4061404/IMG_2007-vi.jpg) (http://images108.fotki.com/v1629/photos/1/1001861/4061404/IMG_2009-vi.jpg)
(http://images54.fotki.com/v461/photos/1/1001861/4061404/IMG_2010-vi.jpg)
P.S. Excuse the messy desk.
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Late 80s/early 90s I'd say - same era as Magnum, Rapier, Attack etc
http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2007/mar/08/comment.sport (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2007/mar/08/comment.sport)
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Can't spot any holes though!
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did see this article earlier, definitely no holes but I can't see why anyone would sticker up a bat like this? if it wasn't that model
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I reckon they shelved the "innovation" but kept the name
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just seen the powerspot i have one the same as that but now the blade is only half the normal length due to a large long crack and is now used as a fielding catching bat
not sure if i should have put it in vintage as it is old or in bats i cant let go :( ???
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Was at an antiques place last weekend, they had a boxed Nichols bat with some stumps etc, £79. Not sure if it was worth it but looked nice. Was place in battlesbridge near hullbridge essex
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Something else to add to the "Old Beauties" thread. It also raised a question to me.
Here's a lovely old Stuart Surridge Turbo Injection. I'm pretty sure the Injection refers to the Toe Strengthening Insert that this bat has. This one isn't in bad nick and despite needing a new handle grip, seems to rebound well. It weighs in at roughly 2lb 11oz and picks up remarkably well. I also love the shape of these bats. It's a pity that they stopped being made, and really does make me want to purchase one of the newer SS Turbos that they started to make again. Not bad for the £20 I paid.
Anyway, enough Guff, here are a few pictures for your delectation.
([url]http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr293/tim2000s/SAM_0055_zps1c1a4f4f.jpg[/url])
([url]http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr293/tim2000s/SAM_0056_zps74080144.jpg[/url])
([url]http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr293/tim2000s/SAM_0057_zpseecba931.jpg[/url])
([url]http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr293/tim2000s/SAM_0058_zps75f7afb0.jpg[/url])
([url]http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr293/tim2000s/SAM_0059_zps37fa329b.jpg[/url])
([url]http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr293/tim2000s/SAM_0060_zps87fc3c72.jpg[/url])
([url]http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr293/tim2000s/SAM_0063_zpsf91c64d5.jpg[/url])
A lad in the other team i played yesterday had one of these I think!
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Spotted a Salix Zeitgeist in use last night - still going strong (I know, I know, you want pics - I'll try to get some).
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Recently had a few games after a 12 year hiatus ( overseas not prison!) and came across the site as my old 15 year old cherry covered Newbery Series 1 was getting quite a few jibes from the younger members of the team! Unfortunately no pics as again overseas but thought I'd see if anyone out here has any to share of some of the bats I donated to my old club when I moved.
This GN Powerspot posted previously was my first bat. Cracking low middle.
Then inherited a cracking Newbery from my brother ( with the JN branding that I've seen none of which came after the orange circular logo. . any out there? ).
Then had a contact at the GN factory who got me a Megadrive which was the deadest plank ever. That got replaced by a Powerspot 5 star in the mid 90s much like the David Gower Supreme but with the blue stickers.
I am trying to get in touch with old timers to track down some of the original Newbery's, especially a Merlin.
First up...
Gray Nicolls Powerspot Supreme *****
(http://i1305.photobucket.com/albums/s541/Scruffspoon/GNPowerspotSupreme_zpse7298bbb.jpg)
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Here's a collection of Vintage bats cleared out from my club today:-
GN
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-UyWtnyvzApk/UmQLBS-FclI/AAAAAAAAMiU/wgqy8WFUmyE/w737-h553-no/20131020_174941.jpg)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5vsUasNPxJ4/UmQLG8zmlyI/AAAAAAAAMig/qAZW75wvTGY/w737-h553-no/20131020_175000.jpg)
SS Contour
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-L1PrV567Fno/UmQLMswdEjI/AAAAAAAAMis/YzI4pZaHH2g/w415-h553-no/20131020_175028.jpg)
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-0QXkEHByBgc/UmQLXMF4AbI/AAAAAAAAMjE/joEnH4-ctiI/w737-h553-no/20131020_175048.jpg)
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-mLHTGcF1tkw/UmQLSwfkDuI/AAAAAAAAMi4/fw-7kcyc-38/w415-h553-no/20131020_175038.jpg)
Slazenger
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-ftnofMDaVxI/UmQLcnID-1I/AAAAAAAAMjQ/r5DG3kOVi2E/w737-h553-no/20131020_175159.jpg)
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-SGZwEdi4how/UmQLjM2NGtI/AAAAAAAAMjc/TQrQtPg3uLc/w737-h553-no/20131020_175216.jpg)
Others
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-776cFgmaUmg/UmQLomyZaBI/AAAAAAAAMjo/CfL2p_eexNk/w415-h553-no/20131020_175256.jpg)
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-DUAZ0SGbUA8/UmQLthIlW2I/AAAAAAAAMj0/Z_ICQHtjQ64/w415-h553-no/20131020_175311.jpg)
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That poor purist! :(
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I have hopes somebody might be able to do a repair job on the Purist.
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saw a old 80's SS jumbo in my school cricket shed a monster bat with not an ounce of concaving seriously a beauty
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my Puma when they were made by Julian Millichamp a genuine vintage do not see many teenagers in my league using a bat like this.
(http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a604/nick_ball1/011_zpsfe21e2c6.jpg) (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/nick_ball1/media/011_zpsfe21e2c6.jpg.html)
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my Puma when they were made by Julian Millichamp a genuine vintage do not see many teenagers in my league using a bat like this.
([url]http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a604/nick_ball1/011_zpsfe21e2c6.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/nick_ball1/media/011_zpsfe21e2c6.jpg.html[/url])
love the Genesis always wanted a kook with the carbon back but can't find one anywhere
grrrrrr
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love the Genesis always wanted a kook with the carbon back but can't find one anywhere
grrrrrr
Beaut is she not really coming good now. :)
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Beaut is she not really coming good now. :)
How is she going, as I did love the genesis and beast range when they came out together,
Have to ask would you part with her
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Recently had a few games after a 12 year hiatus ( overseas not prison!) and came across the site as my old 15 year old cherry covered Newbery Series 1 was getting quite a few jibes from the younger members of the team! Unfortunately no pics as again overseas but thought I'd see if anyone out here has any to share of some of the bats I donated to my old club when I moved.
This GN Powerspot posted previously was my first bat. Cracking low middle.
Then inherited a cracking Newbery from my brother ( with the JN branding that I've seen none of which came after the orange circular logo. . any out there? ).
Then had a contact at the GN factory who got me a Megadrive which was the deadest plank ever. That got replaced by a Powerspot 5 star in the mid 90s much like the David Gower Supreme but with the blue stickers.
I am trying to get in touch with old timers to track down some of the original Newbery's, especially a Merlin.
First up...
Gray Nicolls Powerspot Supreme *****
([url]http://i1305.photobucket.com/albums/s541/Scruffspoon/GNPowerspotSupreme_zpse7298bbb.jpg[/url])
Do you mean like this one?
http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=20376.0 (http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=20376.0)
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How is she going, as I did love the genesis and beast range when they came out together,
Have to ask would you part with her
No sorry a real gem of my bats :)
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This must be rare, NOS,
Rare, collectible 1970's GN100 5-Star Scoop, brand new, as pictured.
A pristine example of the top of the range 5-Star version of this classic bat. Would suit a collector.
The bat remains in its virgin unoiled brand new state. Includes original GN bat cover as pictured. The original handle rubber is still on it (which surprisingly is not even perished given the bat is approaching 40 years old) and I put a new rubber over the top of that one to protect it.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=655396863 (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=655396863)
(http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/full/290028026.jpg)
(http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/full/290027974.jpg)
(http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/full/290027999.jpg)
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That classic scoop looks awesome. Toe shape is pretty funky!
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Now that is a beauty. How much is it going for?
Sent from my HTC One mini using Tapatalk
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Now that is a beauty. How much is it going for?
Sent from my HTC One mini using Tapatalk
NZ$500, approx £250 pounds.
not sure what is up with the toe?
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NZ$500, approx £250 pounds.
not sure what is up with the toe?
The old way of doing it - left and right handed toes. That one is for a right hander.
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The old way of doing it - left and right handed toes. That one is for a right hander.
Now that you say that something way back in the deep recesses of my memory is agreeing with you
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This must be rare, NOS,
Rare, collectible 1970's GN100 5-Star Scoop, brand new, as pictured.
A pristine example of the top of the range 5-Star version of this classic bat. Would suit a collector.
The bat remains in its virgin unoiled brand new state. Includes original GN bat cover as pictured. The original handle rubber is still on it (which surprisingly is not even perished given the bat is approaching 40 years old) and I put a new rubber over the top of that one to protect it.
[url]http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=655396863[/url] ([url]http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=655396863[/url])
([url]http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/full/290028026.jpg[/url])
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Very nice!
Not quite the earliest scoop, they had maroon stickers. I'd say it's 77 onwards which is when GN changed to the scarlet stickers
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Great to see some of thee East Sussex beauties going strong.That Excalibur reminds me of some big hitters. Any Cobras out there?
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Here's a collection of Vintage bats cleared out from my club today:-
GN
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-UyWtnyvzApk/UmQLBS-FclI/AAAAAAAAMiU/wgqy8WFUmyE/w737-h553-no/20131020_174941.jpg)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5vsUasNPxJ4/UmQLG8zmlyI/AAAAAAAAMig/qAZW75wvTGY/w737-h553-no/20131020_175000.jpg)
SS Contour
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-L1PrV567Fno/UmQLMswdEjI/AAAAAAAAMis/YzI4pZaHH2g/w415-h553-no/20131020_175028.jpg)
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-0QXkEHByBgc/UmQLXMF4AbI/AAAAAAAAMjE/joEnH4-ctiI/w737-h553-no/20131020_175048.jpg)
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-mLHTGcF1tkw/UmQLSwfkDuI/AAAAAAAAMi4/fw-7kcyc-38/w415-h553-no/20131020_175038.jpg)
Slazenger
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-ftnofMDaVxI/UmQLcnID-1I/AAAAAAAAMjQ/r5DG3kOVi2E/w737-h553-no/20131020_175159.jpg)
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-SGZwEdi4how/UmQLjM2NGtI/AAAAAAAAMjc/TQrQtPg3uLc/w737-h553-no/20131020_175216.jpg)
Others
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-776cFgmaUmg/UmQLomyZaBI/AAAAAAAAMjo/CfL2p_eexNk/w415-h553-no/20131020_175256.jpg)
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-DUAZ0SGbUA8/UmQLthIlW2I/AAAAAAAAMj0/Z_ICQHtjQ64/w415-h553-no/20131020_175311.jpg)
Started to clean these bats up for sale on ebay. Here's the Dynadrive in a bit better condition:-
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-VQunz45baXM/Uo9bG7TorUI/AAAAAAAAM1s/Ypq1rsnlYeA/w944-h708-no/20131122_132350.jpg)
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-1YMMJf8I-BY/Uo9bCSC1r0I/AAAAAAAAM1g/Mui6Nok6Aks/w944-h708-no/20131122_132342.jpg)
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-R7CdPg3a3PU/Uo9bP1CYFaI/AAAAAAAAM2E/wb1PhFCDqQQ/w944-h708-no/20131122_132421.jpg)
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-E14gTiZ7_FM/Uo9bUHb-Z4I/AAAAAAAAM2Q/Q7y_53mdHGk/w944-h708-no/20131122_132441.jpg)
Mostly in decent condition, I managed to sand out most of what appeared to be stanley knife marks. Few minor surface cracks on the edges, but not even in need of glue. Did notice some dents around the shoulder in particular:-
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-jaG3eeRMT8c/Uo9bLPK80rI/AAAAAAAAM14/iuWlqfmWKJo/w944-h708-no/20131122_132406.jpg)
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Started to clean these bats up for sale on ebay. Here's the Dynadrive in a bit better condition:-
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-VQunz45baXM/Uo9bG7TorUI/AAAAAAAAM1s/Ypq1rsnlYeA/w944-h708-no/20131122_132350.jpg)
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-1YMMJf8I-BY/Uo9bCSC1r0I/AAAAAAAAM1g/Mui6Nok6Aks/w944-h708-no/20131122_132342.jpg)
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-R7CdPg3a3PU/Uo9bP1CYFaI/AAAAAAAAM2E/wb1PhFCDqQQ/w944-h708-no/20131122_132421.jpg)
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-E14gTiZ7_FM/Uo9bUHb-Z4I/AAAAAAAAM2Q/Q7y_53mdHGk/w944-h708-no/20131122_132441.jpg)
Mostly in decent condition, I managed to sand out most of what appeared to be stanley knife marks. Few minor surface cracks on the edges, but not even in need of glue. Did notice some dents around the shoulder in particular:-
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-jaG3eeRMT8c/Uo9bLPK80rI/AAAAAAAAM14/iuWlqfmWKJo/w944-h708-no/20131122_132406.jpg)
What happened to that purist in the end??
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Still in my garage at the moment.
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Thought I'd share this GN Optimum 1000 Megastrike. It's 2.12 with one grip, LH and unused. It pings really we'll and has no bow. I think this was used by Hansie Cronje and possibly Matthew Hayden
(http://i1347.photobucket.com/albums/p714/jonbarron1/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsa6ed9f3a.jpg)
(http://i1347.photobucket.com/albums/p714/jonbarron1/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps64649344.jpg)
(http://i1347.photobucket.com/albums/p714/jonbarron1/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpse2f83945.jpg)
I've tried a couple of different coloured grips but can't find one I'm happy with!
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I think Greg Blewett used one of these too.
Purple grips are cool with these old Gray Nics.
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That is a serious 'chunk' of wood. Strange how there used to be a lot more Long Handle bats back then. You hardly see one now.
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I did thing a purple hybrid like the one on the Affinity Phantom might look good, I'll have to get one ordered. The bottom of the handle is seriously oval too
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Just found this thread, heres a couple shots of my GN Scimitar, my first English Willow bat, it lives in my kit bag at the moment as a net bat but soon to be retired to the wall with my first team shirt.
(http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a300/sv5000r/IMG_6266_zps49a76605.jpg)
(http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a300/sv5000r/IMG_6267_zpsbebb861f.jpg)
(http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a300/sv5000r/IMG_6268_zpsbaa21f7d.jpg)
Interesting to note, even with the scoops it's a heavier bat than my E41 and X181 and the handle is round both options which i don't like anymore.
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(http://i1048.photobucket.com/albums/s363/rollinthunder/PIC_2396_zps9d51f401.jpg) (http://s1048.photobucket.com/user/rollinthunder/media/PIC_2396_zps9d51f401.jpg.html)
(http://i1048.photobucket.com/albums/s363/rollinthunder/PIC_2394_zpsf976f65e.jpg) (http://s1048.photobucket.com/user/rollinthunder/media/PIC_2394_zpsf976f65e.jpg.html)
My $8 bat Easton I cleaned up
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Hi everyone. New on the forum and hopefully I will be posting more stuff soon. I'll start off with this ancient bat that I got from someone. Can't see the bat makers name anywhere. Looks like Kashmir because I can't see the grains very well(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/28/yme9yrus.jpg)(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/28/penyge5y.jpg)(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/28/ave9ura2.jpg)(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/28/6ege3uja.jpg)
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Here are some other bats that were there in a social match I played in.(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/28/ynemu9e2.jpg)(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/28/pada7e9u.jpg)
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gm skipper ........
those bring back memories of the junior kit bag. Walking out to bat in a pair of pads with buckles on the sides and a gm skipper was my first experience of competitive cricket. Im pretty sure they weren't in any way a cricket bat, more a piece of fence painted white and a handle inserted into it.
Later on we used to fight over the GM Maestro until i got a DF Graeme Hick 405 for christmas
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gm skipper ........
those bring back memories of the junior kit bag. Walking out to bat in a pair of pads with buckles on the sides and a gm skipper was my first experience of competitive cricket. Im pretty sure they weren't in any way a cricket bat, more a piece of fence painted white and a handle inserted into it.
Later on we used to fight over the GM Maestro until i got a DF Graeme Hick 405 for christmas
pretty much the same as me - although I had the Maestro and before that the DF Ian Botham Attack..!
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i remember the DF Attack with its black and red stickers.
I think my parents have a picture of me from the paper when i was 12, when i go back in july i'll post it up. from memory the stumps go upto my shoulder and im playing a very aggressive pull shot with my DF 405.
There are some really old bats in their garage, my brothers GN david gower scoop which he smacked on the metal stumps and took a chunk out of it. My Dad being a none cricketer got the bloody thing shaved down on each side so my brother was basically batting with a bat halfway between a middling bat and a proper bat ... no wonder he got no runs!
Their is an old school Slazenger with a green front sticker, marks on the face from someone hitting the stumps in and a couple of autogrpahs on the back. looks like this
(http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Slazenger-Vintage-Old-Cricket-Bat-Geoff-Boycott-/00/s/MTAwMFg3NTA=/z/XxgAAMXQfFJRPItD/$T2eC16F,!)UE9s3wBmi5BRPItCfJ(g~~60_35.JPG)
Never see stuff like that these days ...... more likely to see under 13 cricketers walking out in full MH or Newbery kit
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My first competitive match entailed a GN Twin Scoop that belonged to a mate, the aforementioned pads with leather straps and buckles and a nice pair of GM Sausage gloves. None of us had thigh pads or helmets... Would have been about 1988 I think!
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gm skipper ........
those bring back memories of the junior kit bag. Walking out to bat in a pair of pads with buckles on the sides and a gm skipper was my first experience of competitive cricket. Im pretty sure they weren't in any way a cricket bat, more a piece of fence painted white and a handle inserted into it.
Later on we used to fight over the GM Maestro until i got a DF Graeme Hick 405 for christmas
I had a 405 as well!!
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i think i used to use the clubs 3D cricket gloves, they were the brand of the pads.
In the days before the internet i remember waiting each for the 3D catalogue to come out. Best purchase i got was my dad getting me sone GN Geoff Dujon gloves as a 16 year old to reward me for getting into the set up at Durham. Loved the rasta colour on the cuff.
hard to believe i use to go out to bat with this little padding in my leg guards!
(http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Vintage-Buckle-Fitting-Gray-Nicolls-Cricket-Pads-Youth-VGC-/00/s/NjQwWDQ4MA==/z/ibwAAOxyWalR5nd1/$T2eC16JHJF0FFZeUkjIOBR5nd1O7p!~~60_12.JPG)
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i think i used to use the clubs 3D cricket gloves, they were the brand of the pads.
In the days before the internet i remember waiting each for the 3D catalogue to come out. Best purchase i got was my dad getting me sone GN Geoff Dujon gloves as a 16 year old to reward me for getting into the set up at Durham. Loved the rasta colour on the cuff.
hard to believe i use to go out to bat with this little padding in my leg guards!
([url]http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Vintage-Buckle-Fitting-Gray-Nicolls-Cricket-Pads-Youth-VGC-/00/s/NjQwWDQ4MA==/z/ibwAAOxyWalR5nd1/[/url]$T2eC16JHJF0FFZeUkjIOBR5nd1O7p!~~60_12.JPG)
Funny thing is I don't remember it hurting... We just must've been harder then!!!
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My couple of old slazengers in this pic.
(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e106/gtfalcon/photo4_zpsf0d19837.jpg) (http://s38.photobucket.com/user/gtfalcon/media/photo4_zpsf0d19837.jpg.html)
Don't really see many in my comp anymore
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My vintage (ish) collection
(http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n546/15julianking/Scoop/51E7F833-0771-4BF2-9C90-D811A4A10853_zpswfduqqqw.jpg) (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/15julianking/media/Scoop/51E7F833-0771-4BF2-9C90-D811A4A10853_zpswfduqqqw.jpg.html)
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Surprised you don't have a new Dynadrive too....
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I do....couldn't class it as vintage though! Mind you being a season old I'm sure I could have the argument...
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Think I will have to dig my vintage bats out! It's a nice weekend so I will sort this on Sunday if the sun comes out :D
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My couple of old slazengers in this pic.
([url]http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e106/gtfalcon/photo4_zpsf0d19837.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s38.photobucket.com/user/gtfalcon/media/photo4_zpsf0d19837.jpg.html[/url])
Don't really see many in my comp anymore
Thanks for picture always liked the old slazenger have you picture off the reverse sides
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There you go, sorry about the quality of the photos
(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e106/gtfalcon/photo2_zps29494ea6.jpg) (http://s38.photobucket.com/user/gtfalcon/media/photo2_zps29494ea6.jpg.html)
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I remember having a knock with a 99.9 years ago - cracking bat
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Love the V100 Ultimate Long Blade. Always wanted one back in the day...
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Love the V100 Ultimate Long Blade. Always wanted one back in the day...
It's hand signed by Junior too! :D
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Always wanted one of these as a kid, couldn't say no when one popped up on ebay for $5
(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e106/gtfalcon/photo21_zps43ee4863.jpg) (http://s38.photobucket.com/user/gtfalcon/media/photo21_zps43ee4863.jpg.html)
I think she's a bit past needing a refurb though :(
(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e106/gtfalcon/photo31_zps14a952a7.jpg) (http://s38.photobucket.com/user/gtfalcon/media/photo31_zps14a952a7.jpg.html)
Wasn't a bad bat for indoor cricket though
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Whilst rooting around behind some filing Cabinets in a old disused office , I have come across a Gray Nichols Scimitar bat and a Gray Nichols Elite , both of them looka certain vintage but I have never heard of these two models , Anyone got any Ideas ?
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The Scimitar is roughly 2000-2002, it was a twist on the four scoop model.
The Elite was approx. 10 years earlier. IIRC, it had a slightly longer blade. One of the first big names to use it was Robin Smith when he was one of GN's stars.
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Yep my mate had a Scimitar circa 2003, it snapped in half quite quickly.
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Was the Scimitar before the millenium then as i have one of those a very cheap ebay purchase and its got the two scoops either side of the spine
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The elite was late 80s when smith started to use it.
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I have a Scimitar in my bat cupboard purchased as new in 2000.
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we need pictures of this looker from 2000
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My DFs :D
(http://i1048.photobucket.com/albums/s363/rollinthunder/760c9c3d-b798-4ecf-9d7d-470d6b529fea_zps9b5aa3cd.jpg) (http://s1048.photobucket.com/user/rollinthunder/media/760c9c3d-b798-4ecf-9d7d-470d6b529fea_zps9b5aa3cd.jpg.html)
(http://i1048.photobucket.com/albums/s363/rollinthunder/8e0a016b-986f-47f2-92ae-3c3a117f2e2d_zpscc0e48e2.jpg) (http://s1048.photobucket.com/user/rollinthunder/media/8e0a016b-986f-47f2-92ae-3c3a117f2e2d_zpscc0e48e2.jpg.html)
(http://i1048.photobucket.com/albums/s363/rollinthunder/c8f3d882-0730-45bd-9c7b-94be1d5457f3_zpsbd252def.jpg) (http://s1048.photobucket.com/user/rollinthunder/media/c8f3d882-0730-45bd-9c7b-94be1d5457f3_zpsbd252def.jpg.html)
(http://i1048.photobucket.com/albums/s363/rollinthunder/5c3628bd-b041-49c3-9c76-f8d20f0aa00a_zpse293c96f.jpg) (http://s1048.photobucket.com/user/rollinthunder/media/5c3628bd-b041-49c3-9c76-f8d20f0aa00a_zpse293c96f.jpg.html)
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(http://i1296.photobucket.com/albums/ag13/joeljonno/4F36AD77-5CD5-4904-A472-6AFA5602FB7D_zpsvwywteql.jpg) (http://s1296.photobucket.com/user/joeljonno/media/4F36AD77-5CD5-4904-A472-6AFA5602FB7D_zpsvwywteql.jpg.html)
(http://i1296.photobucket.com/albums/ag13/joeljonno/960C2FFB-B081-430B-B833-D2EF0608F815_zps1h4ok04y.jpg) (http://s1296.photobucket.com/user/joeljonno/media/960C2FFB-B081-430B-B833-D2EF0608F815_zps1h4ok04y.jpg.html)
So I was at my parents today discussing my old keyboard to give to my daughter and got asked to get it out if the loft.
When I was up there, I found a couple of my old bags and kit.
Some GM pads and gloves and the above bats so though I would dig them out properly.
All have seen better days, but might be brought back to a standard enough to have a knock about with.
I will do a proper thread later hopefully.
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My DFs :D
([url]http://i1048.photobucket.com/albums/s363/rollinthunder/760c9c3d-b798-4ecf-9d7d-470d6b529fea_zps9b5aa3cd.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1048.photobucket.com/user/rollinthunder/media/760c9c3d-b798-4ecf-9d7d-470d6b529fea_zps9b5aa3cd.jpg.html[/url])
the polyplastic with the small DF logo on the back is mid 70s, the Viv Richards model is mid 80s, the clubman is lates 70s, early 80s
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Well, having swapped my old Hunts County about 12 years ago to a mate for a Chinese Take-Away, it would appear he's still using it, and it still goes out of the middle.
He's tried to keep it together with tape, and the best thing is that he asked me to re-grip it and check the stickers, so who are we to disagree? We re-gripped it and added a few extra graphics!!!
(http://i.imgur.com/KN3krvz.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/VgDNZwZ.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/PUyWT1I.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/dRQjLbw.jpg)
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Nice one fattus...all my friends who ask for free stuff are now getting these grips from me too..... lol
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Cool to see some discussion earlier in this thread about one of my bats ! :-
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=745593934 (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=745593934)
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=655396863 (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=655396863)
(different ads for the same bat which I placed on our TradeMe website here in NZ).
No takers so I decided to keep it :)
I've also had a GN500 (Powerline version), a DF Magnum (beautiful), GM Maxi Autograph (heavy), GN Viper Players etc. Was very tempted recently to buy this SS Jumbo :-
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SS-Jumbo-Full-Size-Cricket-Bat-/271477811793?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=jRUK%252B9rWSbx7EJ1AbzWQh8bzEgo%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc (http://www.ebay.com/itm/SS-Jumbo-Full-Size-Cricket-Bat-/271477811793?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=jRUK%252B9rWSbx7EJ1AbzWQh8bzEgo%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc)
Kinda wish I had now at that price, but I bought an SP Master Flatback instead which I'm just as happy to have, see the St Peter bats thread :-
http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=12348.new;topicseen#new (http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=12348.new;topicseen#new)
Cheers!
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Cool to see some discussion earlier in this thread about one of my bats ! :-
[url]http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=745593934[/url] ([url]http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=745593934[/url])
[url]http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=655396863[/url] ([url]http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=655396863[/url])
(different ads for the same bat which I placed on our TradeMe website here in NZ).
No takers so I decided to keep it :)
I've also had a GN500 (Powerline version), a DF Magnum (beautiful), GM Maxi Autograph (heavy), GN Viper Players etc. Was very tempted recently to buy this SS Jumbo :-
[url]http://www.ebay.com/itm/SS-Jumbo-Full-Size-Cricket-Bat-/271477811793?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=jRUK%252B9rWSbx7EJ1AbzWQh8bzEgo%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc[/url] ([url]http://www.ebay.com/itm/SS-Jumbo-Full-Size-Cricket-Bat-/271477811793?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=jRUK%252B9rWSbx7EJ1AbzWQh8bzEgo%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc[/url])
Kinda wish I had now at that price, but I bought an SP Master Flatback instead which I'm just as happy to have, see the St Peter bats thread :-
[url]http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=12348.new;topicseen#new[/url] ([url]http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=12348.new;topicseen#new[/url])
Cheers!
You in Tauranga mate? Do you play there?
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Cool to see some discussion earlier in this thread about one of my bats ! :-
[url]http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=745593934[/url] ([url]http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=745593934[/url])
[url]http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=655396863[/url] ([url]http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=655396863[/url])
(different ads for the same bat which I placed on our TradeMe website here in NZ).
No takers so I decided to keep it :)
I've also had a GN500 (Powerline version), a DF Magnum (beautiful), GM Maxi Autograph (heavy), GN Viper Players etc. Was very tempted recently to buy this SS Jumbo :-
[url]http://www.ebay.com/itm/SS-Jumbo-Full-Size-Cricket-Bat-/271477811793?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=jRUK%252B9rWSbx7EJ1AbzWQh8bzEgo%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc[/url] ([url]http://www.ebay.com/itm/SS-Jumbo-Full-Size-Cricket-Bat-/271477811793?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=jRUK%252B9rWSbx7EJ1AbzWQh8bzEgo%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc[/url])
Kinda wish I had now at that price, but I bought an SP Master Flatback instead which I'm just as happy to have, see the St Peter bats thread :-
[url]http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=12348.new;topicseen#new[/url] ([url]http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=12348.new;topicseen#new[/url])
Cheers!
Welcome aboard. I contacted you recently about this beauty. I'm based in CHCH. Enjoy the forum
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I'm sure a few of you will remember one of these
(http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n546/15julianking/Scoop/4F39F480-0280-4700-9F84-1C7EA39FC609_zps096ucmls.jpg) (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/15julianking/media/Scoop/4F39F480-0280-4700-9F84-1C7EA39FC609_zps096ucmls.jpg.html)
(http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n546/15julianking/Scoop/733BDE0A-077F-4ED6-B0AA-52BE22B209ED_zpsmtmis6n3.jpg) (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/15julianking/media/Scoop/733BDE0A-077F-4ED6-B0AA-52BE22B209ED_zpsmtmis6n3.jpg.html)
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You in Tauranga mate? Do you play there?
Yip, am in Tauranga. Played for Tauranga Boys' College 1st XI in 83/84, then just socially Greerton Reserves in 1990's and Cadets Reserves 2012/13 at the ripe old age of 46yrs. An allrounder - much better bowler than a batsman, with late outswing and the occasional off-cutter. Best figures in 12/13 were 4/40 off ten overs against Mount Reserves :)
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Welcome aboard. I contacted you recently about this beauty. I'm based in CHCH. Enjoy the forum
Hi there Joget - yip I think I remember - $250? Sorry but that was way too lean for it. Cheers.
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Yip, am in Tauranga. Played for Tauranga Boys' College 1st XI in 83/84, then just socially Greerton Reserves in 1990's and Cadets Reserves 2012/13 at the ripe old age of 46yrs. An allrounder - much better bowler than a batsman, with late outswing and the occasional off-cutter. Best figures in 12/13 were 4/40 off ten overs against Mount Reserves :)
Wow small world. I played for TBC 1st Xl 1999-2002. I currently teach there in the Geography dept with Rob Leslie.
Played for Te Puke last two seasons and now going to be player/coach Greerton this coming season.
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Hi everyone. New on the forum and hopefully I will be posting more stuff soon. I'll start off with this ancient bat that I got from someone. Can't see the bat makers name anywhere. Looks like Kashmir because I can't see the grains very well([url]http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/28/yme9yrus.jpg[/url])([url]http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/28/penyge5y.jpg[/url])([url]http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/28/ave9ura2.jpg[/url])([url]http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/28/6ege3uja.jpg[/url])
Lovely old bat. That's the type I really like. Does anyone want to sell their old bats? I'm probably on the wrong page as 90% would be lovers of the old bats and couldn't let them go. I'm in Australia which wouldn't help the cost of shipping but I love getting an old bat with all it's stickers intact and bringing them back to life.
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Lovely old bat. That's the type I really like. Does anyone want to sell their old bats? I'm probably on the wrong page as 90% would be lovers of the old bats and couldn't let them go. I'm in Australia which wouldn't help the cost of shipping but I love getting an old bat with all it's stickers intact and bringing them back to life.
I'm in Sydney. Postage would not be an issue!
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Anyone have any info on this bat, I just found it under the stairs, I'm guessing it's my father's from when he played.
(http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag347/Callum_Curtis/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0331_zpsa6acad82.jpg) (http://s1372.photobucket.com/user/Callum_Curtis/media/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0331_zpsa6acad82.jpg.html)
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I had one of those County Colts, my first proper bat, size 4, probably got it in around 1983. They were the company who went bust and hunts county appeared in their stead I think.
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I'm in Sydney. Postage would not be an issue!
Well PM me with what you have and how much you want for them. I'm always collecting old bats. This goes for anyone else in Australia too. Or people overseas if they are willing to give me a real bargain.
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Wow small world. I played for TBC 1st Xl 1999-2002. I currently teach there in the Geography dept with Rob Leslie.
Played for Te Puke last two seasons and now going to be player/coach Greerton this coming season.
Yip Rob knows me well. We had a great day of Old Boys cricket down at Matapihi last Summer - would be good to have another this year!
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I'm on a roll at the moment - just picked up a Duncan Fearnley Magnum Super Supreme in awesome nick. Check it out here :-
http://s1244.photobucket.com/user/vivwiniata/library/?view=recent&page=1 (http://s1244.photobucket.com/user/vivwiniata/library/?view=recent&page=1)
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I'm on a roll at the moment - just picked up a Duncan Fearnley Magnum Super Supreme in awesome nick. Check it out here :-
[url]http://s1244.photobucket.com/user/vivwiniata/library/?view=recent&page=1[/url] ([url]http://s1244.photobucket.com/user/vivwiniata/library/?view=recent&page=1[/url])
Very nice. I'd love you to send that to Australia for me ;)
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Can't be doing with trailing through 19 pages of this thread (and searching bat and ball in the search bar certainly wont narrow it down) so if if it's not been mentioned before check out the Bat and Ball inn in Cuddestone in Oxfordshire, went there for lunch once....
http://batball.co.uk/ (http://batball.co.uk/)
Vintage bats everywhere! If you hit images on Google you'll see. It's pretty awesome...
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Very nice. I'd love you to send that to Australia for me ;)
Here's a nice one for you in Australia, Gibbins :-
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=261528586799&fromMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:en (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=261528586799&fromMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:en)
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Here's a nice one for you in Australia, Gibbins :-
[url]http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=261528586799&fromMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:en[/url] ([url]http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=261528586799&fromMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:en[/url])
I've seen that one, they just want a little too much for it. I have a bit of a love hate relationship with SS's though.
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I've seen that one, they just want a little too much for it. I have a bit of a love hate relationship with SS's though.
I found the "Sub-Standard" stamp on it interestingly self-deprecating, lol, you'd never see that kind of honesty nowadays - especially from the sub-continent where every piece of rubbish is "Royal", "Super", "Elite" or whatever, no matter what it is, lolol.
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I found the "Sub-Standard" stamp on it interestingly self-deprecating, lol, you'd never see that kind of honesty nowadays - especially from the sub-continent where every piece of rubbish is "Royal", "Super", "Elite" or whatever, no matter what it is, lolol.
I did quite like that, poor marketing back in the day
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Could be argued as being honest marketing instead of poor
Far too many companies these days claiming things that just aren't true - really does annoy me as you can tell haha
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Yeah it annoys me as well. There is far too much sub standard 'grade 1 willow' around.
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Even grade 2 is substandard. I have seen some that are extremely concaved, with 5 grains passing as grade 2
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Even grade 2 is substandard. I have seen some that are extremely concaved, with 5 grains passing as grade 2
Personally I think it's the willow getting called grade 2 that is more of an issue - for example:
https://www.facebook.com/select.cricket.3?fref=ts (https://www.facebook.com/select.cricket.3?fref=ts)
Check out the 'Deal of the day'...
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Don't have facebook
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Time for another in this occasional series, and while it's not properly "vintage", it's certainly a modern classic.
I bring you a four star powerbow, which, going by the stickers is a gen 1. It's in great condition and still has a remarkable middle. Best of all is, of course, the marvellous shape. A true eBay bargain. Enjoy!
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/22/y9ujuse7.jpg)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/22/ahutabuh.jpg)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/22/esy9a2yt.jpg)
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Love this profile! I have a Carbo model of this powerbow.........And sooo glad I have!
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The Powerbow I have seen from that period was more bottom heavy and had a different profile. Aus model must be different. I love the profile on your model. Early 90s?
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The Powerbow I have seen from that period was more bottom heavy and had a different profile. Aus model must be different. I love the profile on your model. Early 90s?
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I think the powerbow appeared somewhere between 2002 & 2004. It was the successor to the longbow...
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I think the powerbow appeared somewhere between 2002 & 2004. It was the successor to the longbow...
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My apologies, I was thinking of the longbow.
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Time for another in this occasional series, and while it's not properly "vintage", it's certainly a modern classic.
I bring you a four star powerbow, which, going by the stickers is a gen 1. It's in great condition and still has a remarkable middle. Best of all is, of course, the marvellous shape. A true eBay bargain. Enjoy!
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Absolutely love that bat.
I bid on a beautifully maintained Elite500 on ebay a few months back and stopped bidding when it hit 200aud.........should've stayed on it!
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These are my vintage bats I've picked up recently
(http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad248/kingross29/009.jpg) (http://s940.photobucket.com/user/kingross29/media/009.jpg.html)
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Now the back
(http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad248/kingross29/004.jpg) (http://s940.photobucket.com/user/kingross29/media/004.jpg.html)
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Hi,
Thought I'd post my collection of vintage bats. Hoping to learn how to restore these properly. I'd appreciate any direction on where I should look for advice on this forum :)
Hope you enjoy.
(http://imageshack.com/a/img661/1856/1vBN6L.jpg)
(http://imageshack.com/a/img631/7053/ykABKn.jpg)
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I'm seeing a bit of a theme there!
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My older brother had that exact version of the DF Magnum. Heavy pick up but when you middled it... Lovely collection there.
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Oh I loved my old magnum
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Time for a rare update to this topic. I acquired, a few months back, this unusual vintage bats. It's a vintage Slazenger V100 but what is unusual is that it is a long blade. It bears the model name XL Waugh Zone, but I can't say I remember it as an English model. Apparently Steve Waugh used a long blade, and this model was made in recognition of that.
Bouncing a ball on it, the rebound seems good and it is still in good nick. It weighs in at 2lb 13 oz. Some pictures for you to enjoy.
(http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr293/tim2000s/DSC_0011_zpszov9mq6u.jpg) (http://s493.photobucket.com/user/tim2000s/media/DSC_0011_zpszov9mq6u.jpg.html)
(http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr293/tim2000s/DSC_0013_zpsr5xo8jvv.jpg) (http://s493.photobucket.com/user/tim2000s/media/DSC_0013_zpsr5xo8jvv.jpg.html)
(http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr293/tim2000s/DSC_0019_zpsgdqkzhye.jpg) (http://s493.photobucket.com/user/tim2000s/media/DSC_0019_zpsgdqkzhye.jpg.html)
(http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr293/tim2000s/DSC_0017_zpsxluhak6j.jpg) (http://s493.photobucket.com/user/tim2000s/media/DSC_0017_zpsxluhak6j.jpg.html)
(http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr293/tim2000s/DSC_0015_zps35n8qwuq.jpg) (http://s493.photobucket.com/user/tim2000s/media/DSC_0015_zps35n8qwuq.jpg.html)
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Blimey Tim - that sofa needs a bit of an oil!
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Blimey Tim - that sofa needs a bit of an oil!
It's the dog's sofa, so we don't bother as it takes a bat-tering... ;)
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The Waugh Zone V100 was available here, though the England V100 pro, Ramprakash, obviously didn't have it. My mate and I had the V100 and V600 respectively.
MArk Waugh was always a Slazenger player, so I don't think the LB Steve Waugh story fits.
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The Waugh Zone V100 was available here, though the England V100 pro, Ramprakash, obviously didn't have it. My mate and I had the V100 and V600 respectively.
MArk Waugh was always a Slazenger player, so I don't think the LB Steve Waugh story fits.
Then I have the wrong Waugh brother!
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Yep these were the Mark Waugh bats from Slaz Aus. Mark always used an LB.
Nice find mate! I've always wanted one of these.
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Yep these were the Mark Waugh bats from Slaz Aus. Mark always used an LB.
Nice find mate! I've always wanted one of these.
One of my mates had a V100 between about 1989 and 1991 and it was a beauty. I absolutely loved it, although I could never find one in the local sports shops that felt as nice. Was very pleased to get my hands on this one after all these years, especially as it's a pretty unusual one!
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It's very nice Tim – lovely old slazengers are sometimes forgotten among the DF, SS & GN love. Good find.
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Time for a rare update to this topic. I acquired, a few months back, this unusual vintage bats. It's a vintage Slazenger V100 but what is unusual is that it is a long blade. It bears the model name XL Waugh Zone, but I can't say I remember it as an English model. Apparently Steve Waugh used a long blade, and this model was made in recognition of that.
Bouncing a ball on it, the rebound seems good and it is still in good nick. It weighs in at 2lb 13 oz. Some pictures for you to enjoy.
I used to own a Waugh zone bat with the inch longer blade, it was a UK model but had slightly different stickers if i remember correctly. Lovely bat made by Eric Loxton.
I sent it off for a repair to Warrior cricket in Wakefield and he gave it away to someone else :( and tried fobbing me off with different V100, gutted was an under statement.
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I sent it off for a repair to Warrior cricket in Wakefield and he gave it away to someone else :( and tried fobbing me off with different V100, gutted was an under statement.
Very poor indeed! Hopefully you'll be able to pick up a replacement on eBay in the future (long shot I know)
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Starting a collection of late 80s bats (and onwards) that will eventually be displayed on a man cave wall.... :)
This is what I have so far and a couple more on their way.
(http://s65.photobucket.com/user/paulhewer/media/1411035862823.jpg)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h201/paulhewer/1413196376942.jpg)
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One day (when the missus is away) I'll have to get all mine out and photo them together...
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If anybody wants to sell any 1990s era bats, please let me know!
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One of my mates I used to play cricket with about 10+ used to have a lovely Puma with, I think, 6 plugs of a different and supposedly lighter wood. Was a rather neat idea and looked great, can't for the life of me remember what it was called
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Time for a rare update to this topic. I acquired, a few months back, this unusual vintage bats. It's a vintage Slazenger V100 but what is unusual is that it is a long blade. It bears the model name XL Waugh Zone, but I can't say I remember it as an English model. Apparently Steve Waugh used a long blade, and this model was made in recognition of that.
Bouncing a ball on it, the rebound seems good and it is still in good nick. It weighs in at 2lb 13 oz. Some pictures for you to enjoy.
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Absolutely love it Tim. I had a Harrow version as a teenager. Great bat.
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Time for a rare update to this topic. I acquired, a few months back, this unusual vintage bats. It's a vintage Slazenger V100 but what is unusual is that it is a long blade. It bears the model name XL Waugh Zone, but I can't say I remember it as an English model. Apparently Steve Waugh used a long blade, and this model was made in recognition of that.
Bouncing a ball on it, the rebound seems good and it is still in good nick. It weighs in at 2lb 13 oz. Some pictures for you to enjoy.
([url]http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr293/tim2000s/DSC_0011_zpszov9mq6u.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s493.photobucket.com/user/tim2000s/media/DSC_0011_zpszov9mq6u.jpg.html[/url])
I had one of these, bought in 1996 from Lillywhites in London (pre SD). They had a rack of about 50 of them for £100 each. Not long in to it's life the handle snapped which slaz repaired but it came back with normal black v100 stickers not the XL Waugh zone. Decent bat at the time and it lasted me until 2001.
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Not as vintage as some, but I have a lovely old Double B bat sitting up in the loft. Some of the nicest grains i have seen on a bat, but she's pretty dead now.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v79/kullibino/KGrHqNk8FGkL5WfkHBRp6jHf4Jg60_12_zps4a183025.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/kullibino/media/KGrHqNk8FGkL5WfkHBRp6jHf4Jg60_12_zps4a183025.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v79/kullibino/KGrHqNp8FC4JnEklBRp6iTRg60_12_zpsd177f2f6.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/kullibino/media/KGrHqNp8FC4JnEklBRp6iTRg60_12_zpsd177f2f6.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v79/kullibino/bilde3_zps154d3949.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/kullibino/media/bilde3_zps154d3949.jpg.html)
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Pardon me for my ignorance but would Julian Millichamp's production at M&H be considered as "vintage?" If so, anyone has that?
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Not as vintage as some, but I have a lovely old Double B bat sitting up in the loft. Some of the nicest grains i have seen on a bat, but she's pretty dead now.
([url]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v79/kullibino/KGrHqNk8FGkL5WfkHBRp6jHf4Jg60_12_zps4a183025.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://smg.photobucket.com/user/kullibino/media/KGrHqNk8FGkL5WfkHBRp6jHf4Jg60_12_zps4a183025.jpg.html[/url])
([url]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v79/kullibino/KGrHqNp8FC4JnEklBRp6iTRg60_12_zpsd177f2f6.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://smg.photobucket.com/user/kullibino/media/KGrHqNp8FC4JnEklBRp6iTRg60_12_zpsd177f2f6.jpg.html[/url])
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Look at those grains!!!!
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About a month ago I saw this on eBay at a silly price (less than a tenner) and decided I would have it. Why? Well my second proper bat was a V12 Super Clear Polyarmour. It was the slightly earlier stickers (red and blue) but none the less, it was of a similar era.
I always forget how skinny these seem now when we get our hands on them. This is a full blooded 2'11 bat and seems to bounce a ball of itself quite reasonably!
Anyway, less of the chat and more of the pictures, so here are one or two...
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I'm a fan of vintage bats and my favourite is my SS Turbo Grand Prix. Bought from John Moore Sports in Bath around 1990 for the princely sum of 99 quid (a lot of money then, cheers dad). It was until quite recently my only bat and was used up to the beginning of last season and had scored quite a few runs. It has always been well looked after. I now collect older bats and have a couple of old slazengers, an Easton, a Stac and a Salix or two. Still looking for a DF Magnum Supreme though. Can't upload any pictures for some reason, when I work out why I'll post some.
It's always good batting with an old bat, the knowledgeable fielders recognise a classic.
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Here is the vintage bat collection I have in my workshop.... Some of these bats have already been shared in previous posts...
(http://i1305.photobucket.com/albums/s541/Scruffspoon/IMG_1172_zps22c3a869.jpg)
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That is my kind of workshop
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Cool to see some discussion earlier in this thread about one of my bats ! :-
[url]http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=745593934[/url] ([url]http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=745593934[/url])
[url]http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=655396863[/url] ([url]http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=655396863[/url])
(different ads for the same bat which I placed on our TradeMe website here in NZ).
No takers so I decided to keep it :)
I've also had a GN500 (Powerline version), a DF Magnum (beautiful), GM Maxi Autograph (heavy), GN Viper Players etc. Was very tempted recently to buy this SS Jumbo :-
[url]http://www.ebay.com/itm/SS-Jumbo-Full-Size-Cricket-Bat-/271477811793?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=jRUK%252B9rWSbx7EJ1AbzWQh8bzEgo%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc[/url] ([url]http://www.ebay.com/itm/SS-Jumbo-Full-Size-Cricket-Bat-/271477811793?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=jRUK%252B9rWSbx7EJ1AbzWQh8bzEgo%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc[/url])
Kinda wish I had now at that price, but I bought an SP Master Flatback instead which I'm just as happy to have, see the St Peter bats thread :-
[url]http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=12348.new;topicseen#new[/url] ([url]http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=12348.new;topicseen#new[/url])
Cheers!
Vivwiniata - I believe I purchased the Magnum your talking about, on Trademe a while back!
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Here is the vintage bat collection I have in my workshop.... Some of these bats have already been shared in previous posts...
([url]http://i1305.photobucket.com/albums/s541/Scruffspoon/IMG_1172_zps22c3a869.jpg[/url])
nice 16" centers on that studwork
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My 24 Yr old SS Turbo Grand Prix. A total gun and league bat until last season. Now for Sundays only
(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah231/gurujames1/imagejpg3_zps619a143e.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/gurujames1/media/imagejpg3_zps619a143e.jpg.html)
(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah231/gurujames1/imagejpg2_zps2533bd2c.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/gurujames1/media/imagejpg2_zps2533bd2c.jpg.html)
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My current collection of vintage bats is shown here :-
http://s1244.photobucket.com/user/vivwiniata/media/Older%20Bats%20-%20Face_zpslno0nryv.jpg.html?sort=3&o=2 (http://s1244.photobucket.com/user/vivwiniata/media/Older%20Bats%20-%20Face_zpslno0nryv.jpg.html?sort=3&o=2)
Cheers
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Lovely collection
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You've reminded me - I have something interesting to add to this thread. I'll get the camera out later this week!
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Need to fix up this old Symonds Power Deluxe 5 Star
(http://s18.postimg.org/lmox1vt2d/image.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/lmox1vt2d/)
(http://s18.postimg.org/5n1o4l7mt/image.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/5n1o4l7mt/)
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Cleaned up the Kookaburra
(http://s1.postimg.org/6rvyvgdnf/image.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/6rvyvgdnf/)
(http://s1.postimg.org/qfzq0qucb/image.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/qfzq0qucb/)
(http://s1.postimg.org/e0307010b/image.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/e0307010b/)
(http://s1.postimg.org/ahlydhtsr/image.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/ahlydhtsr/)
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Megapower Classic and kookaburra Ridgeback in this photo
http://s28.postimg.org/yqme5mljh/image.jpg (http://s28.postimg.org/yqme5mljh/image.jpg)
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We talk about embossed stickers etc on here, but I defy any current bat to look as good as that!
The branding is pure class
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The kookaburra stickers are original.
The Grey nicolls scoop sticker is original . But the legend stickers are from eBay . The old gn front and top back stickers were in bad condition
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Managed to get my hands on this little number. It's a bit of a twig really, but I do remember David Gower using them. As far as I recall, this is the second generation of stickers. Anyhow, as a bit of a blast from the past...
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Looks like an old V100 I had.
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nice 16" centers on that studwork
What brand is the bat with 2 red bands round the top of the blade, the bat is above the red bin?
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My V100.
(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/nwillia/7133476216de9edc6d8900779b7297a8_zpsq5qkqtfa.jpg)
(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/nwillia/359f353d2c31bda96ec8b2dc01cc22ef_zpszzz4yn3q.jpg)
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Viv porn
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Look at the initials below the Zenith logo
After John Newbery's first bat company went bust (the Merlin in the above pic was from his first company) one of his staff, the marketing manager IIRC, founded Zenith bats, with John Newbery as an employee. Zenith didn't last long and John Newbery died in 1989. I think one or two pros used Zeniths including John Carr of Middlesex and Chris Cowdrey possibly when he was briefly England Captain
[url]http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=chris+cowdrey&hl=en&rlz=1C2GGGE_en-gbGB469GB469&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=HX5YUZDlFJC00QW3lYG4Dw&sqi=2&ved=0CAcQ_AUoAQ&biw=1920&bih=989#imgrc=hKmXKhnsKeMijM%3A%3BmpsfT_6QFkBsBM%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fbp3.blogger.com%252F_iI0tMUCnSXE%252FRqSIjMnphOI%252FAAAAAAAAAIs%252FCrxuQ72Bl0w%252Fs200%252Fs06.jpg%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fpartyreptile.blogspot.com%252F2007_07_01_archive.html%3B166%3B200[/url] ([url]http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=chris+cowdrey&hl=en&rlz=1C2GGGE_en-gbGB469GB469&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=HX5YUZDlFJC00QW3lYG4Dw&sqi=2&ved=0CAcQ_AUoAQ&biw=1920&bih=989#imgrc=hKmXKhnsKeMijM%3A%3BmpsfT_6QFkBsBM%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fbp3.blogger.com%252F_iI0tMUCnSXE%252FRqSIjMnphOI%252FAAAAAAAAAIs%252FCrxuQ72Bl0w%252Fs200%252Fs06.jpg%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fpartyreptile.blogspot.com%252F2007_07_01_archive.html%3B166%3B200[/url])
I used to have a zenith bat. As well as the Newbury initials the 'Z' was at a funny angle because when you were in your stance with the bat picked up it looked like an 'N' for Newbury.
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What brand is the bat with 2 red bands round the top of the blade, the bat is above the red bin?
That is one of my own bats, the first one I ever made.
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Look what I found!!! -
(http://i.imgur.com/JFt57tBl.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/9e20GJLl.jpg)
It's actually not that bad, it still taps up ok, and no cracks or splits.
And what's that I see in the profile - is it a duckbill toe!!!
I've got a veterans game today, and I'm going to try to use it.
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@FattusCattus, I'm jealous!
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@FattusCattus that's exactly the bat I had at uni in the 80s! Mind you it was never quite the same after I smashed the toe on a metal stump in the nets one of the first times I used it :-[
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Have just listed some vintage bats (the GN100, SP flatback, & Crusader) for sale here :-
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Members/Listings.aspx?member=559869 (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Members/Listings.aspx?member=559869)
if anyone's interested :)
Cheers
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Fattus - I had a mint GN500 Powerline I sold probably around 5 or 6 years ago. Had a nice middle but the middle was very small. Duckbill toe, dead as a doorknob down there, would send shudders up your spine on impact ! The old 500's still look cool though ! lol
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Look what I found!!! -
([url]http://i.imgur.com/JFt57tBl.jpg[/url])
([url]http://i.imgur.com/9e20GJLl.jpg[/url])
It's actually not that bad, it still taps up ok, and no cracks or splits.
And what's that I see in the profile - is it a duckbill toe!!!
I've got a veterans game today, and I'm going to try to use it.
Got one for sale if anyone is interested
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Got one for sale if anyone is interested
Post the link Nick.
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Cleaned up my Symonds Power Deluxe 5 Star. Struggling to get rid of all cherries
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(http://s1.postimg.org/ouss9fi3v/image.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/ouss9fi3v/)
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My favourite bat
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Cleaned up my Symonds Power Deluxe 5 Star. Struggling to get rid of all cherries
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Wow. Outstanding mate.
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Post the link Nick.
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http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=11959.210 (http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=11959.210)
8 pages back on this topic! I haven't got round to selling many of those bats as I'm not sure how to price them. Anybody got any ideas on guide prices? All the money goes to my club.
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[url]http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=11959.210[/url] ([url]http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=11959.210[/url])
8 pages back on this topic! I haven't got round to selling many of those bats as I'm not sure how to price them. Anybody got any ideas on guide prices? All the money goes to my club.
I'd list them on eBay and let the market decide. Typically I've seen bats in the same condition as yours go between 80-120+ AUD depending if it appeals to a couple of buyers. Start them on $40 reserve and see what happens!
Good luck
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Cleaned up my Symonds Power Deluxe 5 Star. Struggling to get rid of all cherries
I've found cutting compound with my buffer very good on polycoated surfaces as for your Tusker, alternatively white spirits will take most marks off and I have found it not to affect (or remove) decals like say acetone or lacquer thinners (extreme care required with these!). Have also used methylated spirits and mineral turpentine but found white spirits the best. Obviously any solvent or cleaner should be tested in a discreet spot before using all over :)
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Love those old Symonds bats.
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Scored this deal a couple of days ago :)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/4-Duncan-Fearnley-Cricket-Bats-/171815742836?autorefresh=true&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=LK4zeMsVeCQjqz1yOfj5uMQlsZc%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc (http://www.ebay.com/itm/4-Duncan-Fearnley-Cricket-Bats-/171815742836?autorefresh=true&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=LK4zeMsVeCQjqz1yOfj5uMQlsZc%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc)
Shame to watch the Black Caps drop their bundle in the one-dayer this morning though !
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Scored this deal a couple of days ago :)
[url]http://www.ebay.com/itm/4-Duncan-Fearnley-Cricket-Bats-/171815742836?autorefresh=true&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=LK4zeMsVeCQjqz1yOfj5uMQlsZc%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc[/url] ([url]http://www.ebay.com/itm/4-Duncan-Fearnley-Cricket-Bats-/171815742836?autorefresh=true&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=LK4zeMsVeCQjqz1yOfj5uMQlsZc%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc[/url])
Shame to watch the Black Caps drop their bundle in the one-dayer this morning though !
If the bats are 4 inches wide as discribe they could be Harrow.
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If you look at the pics of the handle ends, yes one of the Attacks is a harrow, and it is obviously slightly smaller than the other 3 in the other main pics.
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Scored this deal a couple of days
Wow that's a great deal you got there.
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Hi there guys some fantastic bats on display here are a few I have acquired along the way I gave them all a little spruce up recently but can anyone tell me the correct name for the Duncan fearnley bat with the drilled holes ala bib Willis hope you all enjoy the pics!
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Hi there guys some fantastic bats on display here are a few I have acquired along the way I gave them all a little spruce up recently but can anyone tell me the correct name for the Duncan fearnley bat with the drilled holes ala bib Willis hope you all enjoy the pics!
It was the Run Reaper
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It was the Run Reaper
Mortimer - yeah when I read up on the Run Reaper after my recent purchase above, I discovered that (to my surprise) early Run Reapers had holes in them, but obviously DF dropped that particular innovation from their later versions. I am not sure of the age of the two "holeless" Reapers that I have bought, but would guess early to mid 90's.
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Picked this one up recently. Always wanted an Elite after growing up watching Marsh and Boon using Elite bats.
(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/nwillia/bb8e3241d78a4fe35a8aa543b05a8a61_zpsqqpjj5a9.jpg)
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Picked this one up recently. Always wanted an Elite after growing up watching Marsh and Boon using Elite bats.
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The ultimate Robin Smith bat. Remember him cutting windies and Aussies bowlers for huge fours with this.
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I was watching some 92 World Cup replays the other day. Robin played some of the most cracking cover drives against India I've ever seen.
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Here is my small collection of vintage bats
http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q580/russfletcher/2008A68A-8147-41B1-A4C3-F5CD7C2ED18F_zps0gxafveo.jpg (http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q580/russfletcher/2008A68A-8147-41B1-A4C3-F5CD7C2ED18F_zps0gxafveo.jpg)
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Some computer nerds must be able to make uploading photos to this forum easier, it's 2015, come on admin sort it out.
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(http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q580/russfletcher/2008A68A-8147-41B1-A4C3-F5CD7C2ED18F_zps0gxafveo.jpg~original)
Seeing as you asked so politely.
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@Alvaro Thankyou
Top man
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Here is my small collection of vintage bats
[url]http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q580/russfletcher/2008A68A-8147-41B1-A4C3-F5CD7C2ED18F_zps0gxafveo.jpg[/url] ([url]http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q580/russfletcher/2008A68A-8147-41B1-A4C3-F5CD7C2ED18F_zps0gxafveo.jpg[/url])
Great little collection Russ! Definetly have to arrange a net soon
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Here is my small collection of vintage bats
[url]http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q580/russfletcher/2008A68A-8147-41B1-A4C3-F5CD7C2ED18F_zps0gxafveo.jpg[/url] ([url]http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q580/russfletcher/2008A68A-8147-41B1-A4C3-F5CD7C2ED18F_zps0gxafveo.jpg[/url])
:o That bubble... Always wanted one of them!
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@Ams4287 let me know when you're free mate, we can net at my ground if you want.
@Phoenix I had now when I was 11 or 12, it was great so I wanted a full size one
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Two little birdies I picked up locally
(http://i750.photobucket.com/albums/xx149/wilkie113/B77957F8-B3D0-4513-8963-D62E9A406D23_zpsxtij8i6t.jpg) (http://s750.photobucket.com/user/wilkie113/media/B77957F8-B3D0-4513-8963-D62E9A406D23_zpsxtij8i6t.jpg.html)
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Hello,
My name is Dontfearthereaper and I have a serious problem. I'm a bataholic. I need help¡
I've added a few in last wee while. I think if I can add a Gunn & Moore Skipper I'll finally be done. Well my wife hopes I'll be done...
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For anyone in the Greater Manchester area, the sports shop across from Bury Bolton Street Station (the heritage railway station) in Bury has quite a few bats at the "newer" end of the vintage scale. Saw a few Kookaburra Ridgebacks, they're the ones that stood out the most to me.
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My Kookaburra Ridgeback. I remember watching Dean Jones and Allan Lamb use these in the early 90s. I've wanted one ever since.
(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/nwillia/image.jpg1_zps8xav75uc.jpg) (http://s66.photobucket.com/user/nwillia/media/image.jpg1_zps8xav75uc.jpg.html)
(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/nwillia/image.jpg2_zpscj4qk6dd.jpg) (http://s66.photobucket.com/user/nwillia/media/image.jpg2_zpscj4qk6dd.jpg.html)
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For anyone in the Greater Manchester area, the sports shop across from Bury Bolton Street Station (the heritage railway station) in Bury has quite a few bats at the "newer" end of the vintage scale. Saw a few Kookaburra Ridgebacks, they're the ones that stood out the most to me.
These are size 6 though. They haven't anything old in Senior sizes.
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When you know the Mrs is a keeper.
While she was chatting to a customer at work, she managed to start talking about cricket and my bat collection! The man popped into the shop later in the day with this in hand and said I could have it to add to the collection!L
(http://i931.photobucket.com/albums/ad158/ncfcrgr8/Mobile%20Uploads/20150722_153046.jpg) (http://s931.photobucket.com/user/ncfcrgr8/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150722_153046.jpg.html)
(http://i931.photobucket.com/albums/ad158/ncfcrgr8/Mobile%20Uploads/20150722_153057.jpg) (http://s931.photobucket.com/user/ncfcrgr8/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150722_153057.jpg.html)
(http://i931.photobucket.com/albums/ad158/ncfcrgr8/Mobile%20Uploads/20150722_153103.jpg) (http://s931.photobucket.com/user/ncfcrgr8/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150722_153103.jpg.html)
(http://i931.photobucket.com/albums/ad158/ncfcrgr8/Mobile%20Uploads/20150722_153110.jpg) (http://s931.photobucket.com/user/ncfcrgr8/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150722_153110.jpg.html)
(http://i931.photobucket.com/albums/ad158/ncfcrgr8/Mobile%20Uploads/20150722_153110.jpg) (http://s931.photobucket.com/user/ncfcrgr8/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150722_153110.jpg.html)
(http://i931.photobucket.com/albums/ad158/ncfcrgr8/Mobile%20Uploads/20150722_153133.jpg) (http://s931.photobucket.com/user/ncfcrgr8/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150722_153133.jpg.html)
(http://i931.photobucket.com/albums/ad158/ncfcrgr8/Mobile%20Uploads/20150722_153215.jpg) (http://s931.photobucket.com/user/ncfcrgr8/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150722_153215.jpg.html)
The gent was 88 years old and said he was bought the bat as a present but never used it as it was so expensive! The bat has no damage and all the stickers seem intact. The Lillywhites branding is stamped/burnt into the face. The toe also has an insert to strength it.
Considering this bat is older than me, I don't have much knowledge about the age. Anybody remember using one or have any information about it?
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From the stickers, the SS Bat looks like late 70s or early 80s, their conventional bat to go alongside the Jumbo
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Thanks @Mortimer
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Here's a use for all those old vintage bats:
http://imageshack.com/a/img540/4919/hI335p.jpg (http://imageshack.com/a/img540/4919/hI335p.jpg)
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NOOOOOOO!!!!
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sacrilege, particularly with a SS jumbo and Slaz V12.
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Just imagine, he gets home and his wife says 'darling I've got a surprise for you. You know those old bats that were cluttering up the place...' :o
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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Slazenger-V100-Ultimate-Cricket-Bat-/181829607534?hash=item2a55e3a06e (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Slazenger-V100-Ultimate-Cricket-Bat-/181829607534?hash=item2a55e3a06e)
Lovely looking stick, got one in my collection already tho. Where's a v500 when you want one!
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[url]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Slazenger-V100-Ultimate-Cricket-Bat-/181829607534?hash=item2a55e3a06e[/url] ([url]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Slazenger-V100-Ultimate-Cricket-Bat-/181829607534?hash=item2a55e3a06e[/url])
Lovely looking stick, got one in my collection already tho. Where's a v500 when you want one!
definitely one on eBay at the moment. Got a nice one in my collection.
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I'd love to pick this V100 up. No postage to Oz!
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I'd love to pick this V100 up. No postage to Oz!
Pm me if you want to work something out.
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Managing local LMS league one guy has a stunning Ridgeback - complete with green grip. I had to tell him during one innings that he has no idea how good that bat looks from 22 yards away! As a 20-something who yearned for one in the 90s it is a thing of beauty...
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Pm me if you want to work something out.
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Many thanks Tim. I've contacted the seller ands he's happy to post should I win.
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Managing local LMS league one guy has a stunning Ridgeback - complete with green grip. I had to tell him during one innings that he has no idea how good that bat looks from 22 yards away! As a 20-something who yearned for one in the 90s it is a thing of beauty...
I'm right with you there Jamie. You're showing excellent taste as usual mate :D
I spent my younger days idolising Dean Jones, like many young Aussies in the late 80s / early nineties, and spent ages chasing one down all these years later. I found a nice one, although it's a bit too thin and light for me to use in a game. Display only.
(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/nwillia/2682b084-a3f5-4acd-a059-b957b494c739_zps1dsr2qzf.jpg) (http://s66.photobucket.com/user/nwillia/media/2682b084-a3f5-4acd-a059-b957b494c739_zps1dsr2qzf.jpg.html)
(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/nwillia/a46e7e9a-ca31-4de1-9621-e0ec38178bbd_zpsd7fr3jsf.jpg) (http://s66.photobucket.com/user/nwillia/media/a46e7e9a-ca31-4de1-9621-e0ec38178bbd_zpsd7fr3jsf.jpg.html)
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^ That's the one mate - carbon copy and a very nice specimen!
Before I was old enough or had enough of my own pocket money to buy my own bat, my old man flat out refused to buy me the more expensive Kook bats, so I had to settle for the cheaper Gray Nics ones. Probably explains my affinity and aversion to the two brands now!
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It's funny how we end up this way. My first serious bat was a size 6 V100 in the late 80s and, all these years later, am using all Slazenger gear and have about 6 Slazenger bats!
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It's funny how we end up this way. My first serious bat was a size 6 V100 in the late 80s and, all these years later, am using all Slazenger gear and have about 6 Slazenger bats!
Ditto - my first serious bat was a size 6 GM maestro followed by a Harrow GM maestro... now I am head to toe pretty much in GM stash, first 50 and 100 was with a County mind...
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My first bat was a maestro too, as was my first car, both were rubbish!
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Here's my £8.49 purchase of eBay, not bad at all!
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My first bat was a maestro too, as was my first car, both were rubbish!
Never used GM kit, but some of the best bats I've played against were GM maestros
I'm seriously thinking about a new one for 2016
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The bat scored runs, but was a hand me down from a senior at the club. By the time it reached me it was done. The same bloke also gave me a very used centurion which I loved, pity they aren't around anymore.
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well not sure if those pictures will show? but hey ho.
These two were dug out by my neighbour, do you notice anything unusual about them? or do you actually remember them?
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Know the modulus well. It had honeycomb inserts in the scoops. They pretty much always fell out eventually.
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Know the modulus well. It had honeycomb inserts in the scoops. They pretty much always fell out eventually.
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We have one of these as a club bat, I think all the honeycomb is still intact.
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Know the modulus well. It had honeycomb inserts in the scoops. They pretty much always fell out eventually.
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Exactly right, a carbon fibre honeycomb in two scoobs out of the back, but, what about the other bat, this was the prototype (the exact one!) for the modulus but was only ever used by a few players, why? do any of you know?
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check this picture out I will tell more of the story tomorrow hopefully..
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Exactly right, a carbon fibre honeycomb in two scoobs out of the back, but, what about the other bat, this was the prototype (the exact one!) for the modulus but was only ever used by a few players, why? do any of you know?
Presumably the bonding wasn't great given the changes to the design? Or the MCC didn't like the construction?
I tried to buy a modulus years ago. The company I was buying from refused to send it out (it was mail order because in our part of the country they were hard to get), due to issues with the honeycomb falling out. They sent me a much more expensive Insignia in its place that was wonderful.
Anyone remember the Hunts County Eclipse from the early nineties? I've never seen one on here or ebay...
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The prototype was sliced open and filled with the carbon fibre honeycombe, something about making the bat stiffer but much lighter, it did go into production with no carbon fibre visible unlike the prototype which could be seen on the shoulders and toe I think, these bats went out with a few pros on an england tour I believe, Darren maddy being one of them, the bats from what I'm led to believe performed very well, but the MCC got involved and banned the use of carbon fibre, my neighbour and his friend, an owner of hunts county had meetings at MCC to fight there case but lost, at this point I believe the laws of bat making were changed to must be entirely made from wood, so my neighbour was instrumental in changes the laws of cricket.
On a side note , I don't remember the Eclipse but funnily enough I was servicing a boiler a few weeks ago when I spotted a bat in the corner of the cupboard, an Hunts County Eclipse, I really liked the shape of it tbh and took some photos, was thinking of having something similar made, I will post some pictures later of it.
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So here's something a little more.... Conventional. A decent acquisition thanks to Gumtree, here we have a GN Optimum 1000 Megastrike. Must be about 20 years old and given its size, it's fairly heavy on the pick up, even with a slight duckbill toe. It's certainly a well oiled example!
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Well oiled is an understatement! Good find
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but what a beautiful bat.
You need to put a yellow grip on it so it can be a true robin smith bat.
@tim2000s - what you should do is take it to GN and get them to make a modern version of that bad - it would be awesome...
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but what a beautiful bat.
You need to put a yellow grip on it so it can be a true robin smith bat.
@tim2000s - what you should do is take it to GN and get them to make a modern version of that bad - it would be awesome...
Funnily enough, I have a yellow grip just waiting to be unravelled and put into use, and as the old grip is shot....!
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Given the number of Vintage Bats I now have stashed away, I am tempted to arrange a CBF net session at the Oval in late October for a Vintage Bat Off. The only willow allowed has to be Vintage Willow...
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Given the number of Vintage Bats I now have stashed away, I am tempted to arrange a CBF net session at the Oval in late October for a Vintage Bat Off. The only willow allowed has to be Vintage Willow...
How vintage does the bat have to be? My oldest (and first ever) bat is only 6 years old from new.
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How vintage does the bat have to be? My oldest (and first ever) bat is only 6 years old from new.
We'r'e talking 80s and 90s really. Anything that is proper old school, before anyone had thought of overdrying or concaving...
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I would be worried about breaking my bats :(
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I would be worried about breaking my bats :(
Fattus can bowl his gentle inswingers and you can just defend against them... That should protect your bats!
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We'r'e talking 80s and 90s really. Anything that is proper old school, before anyone had thought of overdrying or concaving...
That rules mine out then, although mine is actually quite traditional in shape and size. I'd have to borrow someone else's. That would mean having some major paranoia about breaking their bat though.
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Great idea. Gutted I threw out my canvas pads at the start of the season. shame it's not nearer me. If anyone wants to borrow a 2.6 SS Turbo for the event let me know. I would be happy that it was being used, no blame should anything untoward happen. looks knackered but 100% solid. Goes like the clappers too.
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So here's something a little more.... Conventional. A decent acquisition thanks to Gumtree, here we have a GN Optimum 1000 Megastrike. Must be about 20 years old and given its size, it's fairly heavy on the pick up, even with a slight duckbill toe. It's certainly a well oiled example!
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I've got one exactly the same but it hasn't been used at all. I'll try to upload some pics
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Great idea. Gutted I threw out my canvas pads at the start of the season. shame it's not nearer me. If anyone wants to borrow a 2.6 SS Turbo for the event let me know. I would be happy that it was being used, no blame should anything untoward happen. looks knackered but 100% solid. Goes like the clappers too.
([url]http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah231/gurujames1/image.jpg2_zpsyitilhfe.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/gurujames1/media/image.jpg2_zpsyitilhfe.jpg.html[/url])
I'd happily have a crack in the nets with it, if of course I can afford/get the day off to get myself down to the oval.
If anyone in Greater Manchester/Lancs regions would be interested in doing the same at Old Trafford then i'd be down for that as well.
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Forgot to say as well, my optimum is a long handle
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I recently acquired this Slazenger V12 5 Star.
It's really light and has a great pick up.
I'm going to use it in a match next season.
Pics here
http://s1164.photobucket.com/user/russfletcher/library/Slazenger%20V12 (http://s1164.photobucket.com/user/russfletcher/library/Slazenger%20V12)
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@tim2000s what stamp does yours have on the shoulder? Mine has a v
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I recently acquired this Slazenger V12 5 Star.
It's really light and has a great pick up.
I'm going to use it in a match next season.
Pics here
[url]http://s1164.photobucket.com/user/russfletcher/library/Slazenger%20V12[/url] ([url]http://s1164.photobucket.com/user/russfletcher/library/Slazenger%20V12[/url])
That's a ripper Russ.
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@JB mine's an X.
@RF lovely V12!
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I would be worried about breaking my bats :(
Me too!
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I picked this up off Gumtree for a massive £15 on collection. As far as I can tell, going on the solid bars on the stickers, it's a late eighties version of the Dynadrive in what I can only describe as amazing nick. It weighs in at 2lb 8oz and appears to have had very little use. The grip, although perished, is the original. I think I'll leave the pictures to speak for themselves...
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And it's even complete with the Velour bat cover!
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Lovely!
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As I'm on a roll with the photobucket malarkey I thought I'd share this, v100 5 star. Lovely straight grains, hardly used, picked it up off eBay some time ago for 99p.
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Recently acquired my first Fearnley of eBay for all of a fiver plus postage. It is a Magnum, in half decent nick, however the handle has been wrapped with electrical tape in lieu of a rubber and the toe appears to have never been oiled and may have got slightly wet. It's not the finest willow, probably 8 straight grains and has a thick old scuff sheet. It weighs in at a monstrous 2'8.
I'm not sure of the generation of the stickers, however it is an authentic Magnum shape. I got a cricket ball out and it still pinged magnificently. So much so I had to careful of the ceiling lights!
Here are a few pictures of a very cheap and very usable old cricket bat. I can see myself asking B3 to make an LB copy of this at some point.
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Nice addition to your already outstanding collection Tim.
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I have an original GN100 (before they were branded as "Scoop") - pristine condition and with the original black rubber grip undamaged (must be 35+ years old). Never touched a cricket ball - beautiful looking bat and almost as good as new
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A proper right handers bat too!
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I love those grips, I wonder why they aren't made anymore?
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I have an original GN100 (before they were branded as "Scoop") - pristine condition and with the original black rubber grip undamaged (must be 35+ years old). Never touched a cricket ball - beautiful looking bat and almost as good as new
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Beautiful bat, love it. GN100 was the first GN I had ever picked up.
Simple and classy stickers, wonder why GN changed these to the current type!!! Probably to prevent people pulling them off and fixing on third party bats?
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Oh love that!
Proper time warp bat
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I love those grips, I wonder why they aren't made anymore?
Because textured / chevron / octopus grips were felt to give more grip. And retailers loved these new grips as they wore out batting gloves faster.
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Hey @tim2000s can you post a picture of all your bats, I'd love to see your whole collection.
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Hey @tim2000s can you post a picture of all your bats, I'd love to see your whole collection.
That might have to wait a bit. Will need the missus to be away for a while so I can go into the loft and get them all out...
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That might have to wait a bit. Will need the missus to be away for a while so I can go into the loft and get them all out...
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Bok bok bok bjerk ( my best chicken impersonation )
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Bok bok bok bjerk ( my best chicken impersonation )
I know where they'll end up should I not be aware of the "situation".... No bat bonfire in our house thank you!
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Bit like my household when I tell her (ask politely) I want another guitar ;)
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An old VR 5 Star I have just picked up. Unfortunately it has no front sticker.
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Can't remember if id read on here that someone was after an old Hunts County Mettle, there is one on ebay at the moment
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hunts-County-METTLE-Cricket-Bat-/201493840949?hash=item2ee9f80435:g:LEMAAOSwxN5WbCiJ (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hunts-County-METTLE-Cricket-Bat-/201493840949?hash=item2ee9f80435:g:LEMAAOSwxN5WbCiJ)
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Picked up a GN Dynadrive (circa early 90s). Long lost cousin for my beloved Megapower. Pity about the badly damaged toe. Will never use this bat any way. I might use a flexible wood filler just to make it look better. Looks like it was used with a cheap ball. That said the original owner was sad to hand it over.
Would love to clean face but as it is polycoated I will risk damage to side stickers
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Does any of the forumites own the GN Volcano, or better has done a review? I have not been able to get much details about this model other than an image of a brochure in http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=14156.0 (http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=14156.0)
Would really love to see some photos if someone has one. Even GN themselves said they do not have any images of this bat in their archives!!!
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Master Blaster with new grip
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Does any of the forumites own the GN Volcano, or better has done a review? I have not been able to get much details about this model other than an image of a brochure in [url]http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=14156.0[/url] ([url]http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=14156.0[/url])
Would really love to see some photos if someone has one. Even GN themselves said they do not have any images of this bat in their archives!!!
I can remember seeing one in the flesh, and tbh it looked a bit different to that pic, from memory the 'sloping shoulders' had quite a long drop, longer than the Newbery excalibur of the same era. The Slazenger WG actually had tiny squared shoulders which were then sloped down.
In that era there was also the Symonds Bomber (I'm sure it was Super Bomber) shoulderless bat. https://www.facebook.com/SymondsTuskers/ (https://www.facebook.com/SymondsTuskers/)
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Talking of "slopeing" shoulders, my first bat ( mid/late eighties) was a Slazenger, white painted offering, with sloped shoulders.
I can't remember what it was called for the life of me- anybody have an idea?
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So finally picked up one of these legendary Kook bats with "something special" glued to the back. This one is an Angry Beast Fibreglass, so you'd be correct in thinking the stiff back sticker is fibreglass and not graphite. It's in decent condition and weighs 2lb 11oz so is in my useable weight. Seems to knock up okay. Needs a coat of oil, but otherwise...
Here are the pictures!
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A guy at my club still used one of them until recently, been trying to replace it for ages but after every new bat he seemed to go back to the beast!
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Ohh for the days when £100 would buy you an absolute gun Kookaburra... I remember trying to flick a single and looking in surprise as the ball flew over the protective nets at square leg and out of the ground with mine on more than one occasion. No exaggeration. Looks a nice bat Tim, I'd happily still use a Kahuna or Beast from that era. Out of interest, does anyone know who was making them in those years? About 2003-2007 I suppose.
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As I've gained a couple more interesting items from that wonderful vintage bat shop, ebay, and the missus is away over easter, I think the entire Vintage collection will have to come out and get a photo shoot.... Watch this space!
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Looking forward to seeing that!
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As I've gained a couple more interesting items from that wonderful vintage bat shop, ebay, and the missus is away over easter, I think the entire Vintage collection will have to come out and get a photo shoot.... Watch this space!
Paging @tim2000s, Paging @tim2000s, You'd better get a hurry on as I think your wife will be back shortly!!! :)
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Paging @tim2000s, Paging @tim2000s, You'd better get a hurry on as I think your wife will be back shortly!!! :)
I have a few days yet... :D
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The bats made it out of the loft @Dontfearthereaper......
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So here is the complete collection of Vintage Bats that reside in my loft for most of the time. A rare day out to see the sun for them today (well, what there was of it).
First up, the Slazengers:
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Then the Gray Nicholls with the new addition original GN500 Pro Balance:
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The smallish collection of Hunts County bats, with new Modulus, that has H on the handle, but is 0.25 inches shorter than a SH:
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And finally the bits and bobs bats. A couple of GMs and a couple of Kooks with funny back...
(http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr293/tim2000s/TJS_0340_zpsgnpoyfs2.jpg)
(http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr293/tim2000s/TJS_0341_zpsydhw5mns.jpg)
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All in all, not so small a collection of elderly willow!
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Man, the two kooks I'm loving!!
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Man, the two kooks I'm loving!!
They're worth having just for the artwork!
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Thank you!!! The diamond looks great!!!
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Thanks @tim2000s they look fantastic.
The change in the Slazenger Panther direction is playing with my OCD though!!!
Cheers
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Ah the amount of times iv seen a hunts county bat in the Wiltshire leagues....
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Beautiful collection Tim. It's hard to pick out a favourite!
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Can't view most of the photos on office computer due to restrictions!!! As many have said on many occasions on this forum, there should be a way members can upload the photos directly with perhaps a limit on number / size so that the server does not get clogged.
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Not many fat edges amongst that lot, but a fair few I wanted as a kid, that V500 is lovely for a low grade!
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What I particularly enjoy is the general lack of discernibly huge bows. Proper bats.
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Not many fat edges amongst that lot, but a fair few I wanted as a kid, that V500 is lovely for a low grade!
Believe it's the mid grade - IIRC they were lowest grade Super, Mid-grade Select and top grade 5*. Then later the Ultimate came along.
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Believe it's the mid grade - IIRC they were lowest grade Super, Mid-grade Select and top grade 5*. Then later the Ultimate came along.
Didn't know the Ultimate came along later, just presumed the Select was the 2nd lowest of 4, also have vague memories of a Supreme around the same time, maybe instead of the 5*.
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Ooooooh - the Insignia and the V12 for me! Propa funky shapes.
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aside from the Vaping thread (!) this has got to be the best viewing on the forum :)
I got 2 of David Milins pro bats(leics quick now an umpire I think) years ago, same style stickers as these and they were brilliant bats.
One was a Spirit and one an Insignia.
the original Dynadrive from the GN batch is my fav of these beauties shown above.
'they don't make them like they used to' :)
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aside from the Vaping thread (!) this has got to be the best viewing on the forum :)
I got 2 of David Milins pro bats(leics quick now an umpire I think) years ago, same style stickers as these and they were brilliant bats.
One was a Spirit and one an Insignia.
the original Dynadrive from the GN batch is my fav of these beauties shown above.
'they don't make them like they used to' :)
Who do you think that Reflex came from...?
As an aside, if anyone wants specific profile shots, you've 24 hours to get the requests in. Then they go away and hide once more!
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@tim2000s
Inspired by your vintage bats collection I popped into a couple of charity and antique shops whilst on hols in the South West and found a little bag of old bats and kit in one. There were 2 SS bats including an injection (in reasonable condition) an old GM like the one below from Cams Dad and a GN from the same era, plus a couple of other oldies. I haven't bought them yet, just wondering what sort of price one would usually expect to pay for these?
Managed to get my hands on this for a few minutes to take some pictures today.
It was given to my Dad by his Uncle, and it is from when he was still in school, making it about 60 years old (possibly older).
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@tim2000s
Inspired by your vintage bats collection I popped into a couple of charity and antique shops whilst on hols in the South West and found a little bag of old bats and kit in one. There were 2 SS bats including an injection (in reasonable condition) an old GM like the one below from Cams Dad and a GN from the same era, plus a couple of other oldies. I haven't bought them yet, just wondering what sort of price one would usually expect to pay for these?
From a charity shop I'd not expect to pay a lot in all honesty. What were they offered at?
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@tim2000s thanks for the advice. I went back to look at the bats in the antiques market and see if I could haggle the price down from £75.
Firstly they weren't in as good condition as I first thought, the writing on the old ones was pretty faded, and the Turbo injection had some toe damage hidden under tape. The seller wouldn't come down much (£60 was his best) so I decided to leave them.
But it has got me interested in vintage bats and I may well start a collection.
For all those that have already started theirs I have one question - What are peoples top 10 most wanted vintage bats (may need a new thread)?
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Start a new thread :)
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So I have a bat arrived which is described as vintage waiting for me when j arrive home.
(http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h76/smilley792/EF4C43D7-A5F0-47A2-981F-2C26E7E2806F_zpskixgvtag.jpg) (http://s61.photobucket.com/user/smilley792/media/EF4C43D7-A5F0-47A2-981F-2C26E7E2806F_zpskixgvtag.jpg.html)
Any guess? A clue it's also in @tim2000s collection.
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So I have a bat arrived which is described as vintage waiting for me when j arrive home.
Any guess? A clue it's also in @tim2000s collection.
Looking at the shape and profile (with my X-Ray Glasses) its a Slazenger V1200.
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Perhaps a classic Hunts?
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Did anyone on here pick up the fantastic looking Newbery Series 1 that was on ebay at the weekend?
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I'm guessing that you've got yourself a beast!!
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I'm guessing that you've got yourself a beast!!
Jb got it in one a kook angry beats.
But I'd say it's more a slightly miffed beast as it is pretty much dead in terms of its main expect.
(http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h76/smilley792/B0657DC9-E310-4EF1-A54C-31822BA5156F_zps6toxlg1s.jpg) (http://s61.photobucket.com/user/smilley792/media/B0657DC9-E310-4EF1-A54C-31822BA5156F_zps6toxlg1s.jpg.html)
(http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h76/smilley792/B2F17E6C-49E4-4597-978B-132DEBBE6061_zpsynhbba5q.jpg) (http://s61.photobucket.com/user/smilley792/media/B2F17E6C-49E4-4597-978B-132DEBBE6061_zpsynhbba5q.jpg.html)
(http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h76/smilley792/04D5F3AD-E544-45C3-8032-70FE23749F5E_zps4zqfujl4.jpg) (http://s61.photobucket.com/user/smilley792/media/04D5F3AD-E544-45C3-8032-70FE23749F5E_zps4zqfujl4.jpg.html)
From a distance not to bad, close up a different story.
The face has been sanded with a file? Or rasp? Or 40 grit sandpaper? Huge mess and stickers ruined through sanding.
Back not inch better.
Majority of the plastic sheet has been damaged and dented, and replaced by marker pen! A sharpie ruining any for once. Stickers in a poor condition too.
There's also a crack through it on the toe.
(http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h76/smilley792/BADCC9A1-4EAF-44AE-BD2A-8BC0961D1180_zpswqarbtra.jpg) (http://s61.photobucket.com/user/smilley792/media/BADCC9A1-4EAF-44AE-BD2A-8BC0961D1180_zpswqarbtra.jpg.html)
(http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h76/smilley792/17C38AB2-6DD0-4D30-959E-5C64F72739C6_zps0igzm5jt.jpg) (http://s61.photobucket.com/user/smilley792/media/17C38AB2-6DD0-4D30-959E-5C64F72739C6_zps0igzm5jt.jpg.html)
Even though it cost me less than 40 quid I'm still highly disappointed.
Now do I leave and just have it as a collection piece for stickers?
Try to clean up and remove the bad refurb job bits?
Or fully refurb and replace the rear sheet with a method I've wanted to do for a while now? Hmm decisions.
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Might be worth contacting kookaburra to see if they have any of these classic stickers left, They will refurb and re-sticker but it is likely to cot you as much as you paid for the bat. But it would be in mint condition.
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Sorry to disappoint but that looks like one of the Indian range Angry Beasts, which were made from Kashmir willow and had painted (not fibreglass/carbon) backs
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Sorry to disappoint but that looks like one of the Indian range Angry Beasts, which were made from Kashmir willow and had painted (not fibreglass/carbon) backs
Your probably right, collection piece it is for stickers.
It also weighs 3.1 not the 2.15 as advertised.
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Knew you'd wanted one of these for a while, it's a shame it's not in the condition you wanted! Hopefully you'll find one, I'll keep an eye out
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Also, that Ghost is awesome!
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Sorry to disappoint but that looks like one of the Indian range Angry Beasts, which were made from Kashmir willow and had painted (not fibreglass/carbon) backs
I spotted that one on eBay too. There is a giveaway on the real ones so it's obvious they have the graphite or fibreglass backs. You can see it on mine.
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The face has been sanded with a file? Or rasp? Or 40 grit sandpaper? Huge mess and stickers ruined through sanding.
Try to clean up and remove the bad refurb job bits?
Or fully refurb and replace the rear sheet with a method I've wanted to do for a while now? Hmm decisions.
I got a Bat from the same seller, it was really bably 'refurbed' but doing it myself it came up a realy Treat!
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Having had a fairly fruitful time on eBay recently, I spotted something that peaked my interest. A Stuart Surridge 333 Turbo. Now there are a few of these around the place and they come up fairly frequently, however this one had some very unusual stickers. They say "Custom Made". You don't see that very often.
(http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr293/tim2000s/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_3145_zpsudmfidll.jpg)
So I went in on the Buy It Now price. And bought it. And I am not disappointed. Why not?
Because this is one of those rarest of beasts. A Graham Gooch-style laminated Turbo 333 with a Lamitoe. Rare as that proverbial rocking horse doo dar and usually very expensive, it has turned out to be a bargain. Very pleased with myself for spotting it!
The join can be seen in this picture:
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One more rarity to come. Pictures when I get it...
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I love the red and blue on that bat
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Another cracking find @tim2000s
I'd love one of these too. It'd be way too heavy for me but I'd still like one. Very, very rare in Aus.
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I have seen a couple of GM county's knocking about on selling sites. I think they are from the 1980s - would they be considered a bat worth having in a vintage collection, or a bit run of the mill?
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Found this little nugget whilst searching for some back up keeping gear
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(http://i447.photobucket.com/albums/qq200/scottrollinson/20160418_133710_zps5x7nrhbz.jpg) (http://s447.photobucket.com/user/scottrollinson/media/20160418_133710_zps5x7nrhbz.jpg.html)
(http://i447.photobucket.com/albums/qq200/scottrollinson/20160418_133646_zpsaietqvoq.jpg) (http://s447.photobucket.com/user/scottrollinson/media/20160418_133646_zpsaietqvoq.jpg.html)
(http://i447.photobucket.com/albums/qq200/scottrollinson/20160418_133658_zpsaliv71oi.jpg) (http://s447.photobucket.com/user/scottrollinson/media/20160418_133658_zpsaliv71oi.jpg.html)
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Here is the second of what I like to consider my rarest finds. Why is it one of those? Well these don't come up that often. And when they do, they're not usually in great nick. Why are these so rare? That's thanks to a little bit of scrapping between two of the larger batmakers of the time. But first, here it is. A Slazenger V800, Mark I, or Cat's Eye, in excellent condition and weighiing in at 2lb 9.7oz.
(http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr293/tim2000s/IMG_3192_zpsgcpvr4yh.jpg)
(http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr293/tim2000s/IMG_3194_zpsdqzjcbul.jpg)
(http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr293/tim2000s/IMG_3196_zpshygvicep.jpg)
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(http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr293/tim2000s/IMG_3199_zpsstoi4tzo.jpg)
Now, why the rarity? Well, this was down to the fact that Gray Nicolls had patents out on the Scoop and on multiple scoops, and they felt that this bat infringed on those patents and went after Slazenger. As a result it was around for about a season, before Slazenger redesigned the V800 to remove the wonderful cat's eyes and produce the much inferior slotted edge version, or Mark II.
This has long been a favourite of mine and thanks to Gray Nics has long been hard to find. Enjoy...!
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Love the history on this! GM actually did this to a current small manufacturer with name similarity.
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I had one of them v800s back in the day. I cant remember what model it was but I know it wasn't the ultimate. I think it was around 1998 and (still cant believe I did this) I put it in cash generator for £12
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Here is the second of what I like to consider my rarest finds.
now that's a great find well do tim, if I was going to collect bats that would be a prize one for me.
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Just happened to find these gathering dust in the loft, finally brought back into the light
Kookaburra Bubble 5 Star
Kookaburra Beast (Indian version)
Hunts County Modulus
(http://i63.tinypic.com/25rz2tt.jpg)
(http://i67.tinypic.com/c5847.jpg)
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So my new job means I go for a road trip to some corner of England once a month. This week I managed to pick up a couple of vintage bats on my travels. Not knowing much about old bats I would welcome opinions/info on what I picked up.
First up is this - advert was for a cover which apparently came with an old bat....
(http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/o744/alasdairwhite/image_zpspapkbciu.png) (http://s1341.photobucket.com/user/alasdairwhite/media/image_zpspapkbciu.png.html)
You can never have too many covers so I agreed to buy it and take a chance on the bat - and this is what was inside when I picked it up.
(http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/o744/alasdairwhite/image_zps0btm9uw2.jpeg) (http://s1341.photobucket.com/user/alasdairwhite/media/image_zps0btm9uw2.jpeg.html)
(http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/o744/alasdairwhite/image_zpstj51ml3y.jpeg) (http://s1341.photobucket.com/user/alasdairwhite/media/image_zpstj51ml3y.jpeg.html)
I have taken the tape and twine off to find the face wasn't too bad, but there have been some repairs to the toe that could do with a tidy up.
(http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/o744/alasdairwhite/image_zps4mw1k5zq.jpeg) (http://s1341.photobucket.com/user/alasdairwhite/media/image_zps4mw1k5zq.jpeg.html)
It is SH, weighs 2.8 and has 8 grains - taps up pretty well with a ball. As the face is already 2 different colours I plan to give it a light refurb/repair.
The second bat is this Stuart Surridge Neil Harvey Autograph 2 star which I believe dates from mid 1950s, as Surridge sponsored Harvey after he scored over 2000 runs in the 1953 Ashes tour of England. This was found in the sellers loft so they couldn't tell me much about it, and I can't find much info on line other than some notes on the Bonhams website when then sold a signed SS NH from the 1956 Ashes tour - their write up suggested the Aussie team commissioned some of these bats
(http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/o744/alasdairwhite/image_zpssc3a3a3y.jpeg) (http://s1341.photobucket.com/user/alasdairwhite/media/image_zpssc3a3a3y.jpeg.html)
The willow is in great shape for its age, and although I would like to clean it up think I should leave this one alone as it will either damage the branding or end up with a 2 tone face if I stay well clear of the writing.
One question - it doesn't have any markings to to suggest it was not an adult bat, but it only measures 32.75 inches long and weighs just 2.4lbs - so is this likely to be a Harrow or just a small men's - did they tend to use smaller bats back then?
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Proper vintage! Happy hunting
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(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTAwMFg3NTA=/z/v-MAAOSw~oFXDi48/$_57.JPG)
(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTAwMFg3NTA=/z/7AcAAOSw2GlXDi4~/$_57.JPG)
Just picked this up off eBay for not much. Looks pretty much unused.
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The classic right handed bat!
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I've got one of those GN Supertests, but in nothing like that condition! What sort of era do they date from?
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The classic right handed bat!
Wonder if the edge sizes are different as well like the GM's use to have :D
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Lovely old stick. Looks ready for action!
Wouldn't it be a lefthander's bat though?
The scooped toe on the right-hand edge of the bat would be in a natural position when a lefthander takes their guard, no? Happy to be enlightened, mind.
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Here is the second of what I like to consider my rarest finds. Why is it one of those? Well these don't come up that often. And when they do, they're not usually in great nick. Why are these so rare? That's thanks to a little bit of scrapping between two of the larger batmakers of the time. But first, here it is. A Slazenger V800, Mark I, or Cat's Eye, in excellent condition and weighiing in at 2lb 9.7oz.
Now, why the rarity? Well, this was down to the fact that Gray Nicolls had patents out on the Scoop and on multiple scoops, and they felt that this bat infringed on those patents and went after Slazenger. As a result it was around for about a season, before Slazenger redesigned the V800 to remove the wonderful cat's eyes and produce the much inferior slotted edge version, or Mark II.
This has long been a favourite of mine and thanks to Gray Nics has long been hard to find. Enjoy...!
That is a serious collectors bat right there... great find Tim.
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I was tempted to give that a bid and tidy it up, ended up getting a H4L Hattori G2.
It does look like a Lefty stick @Mattsky, unless the image has been mirrored?
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So the other bats I picked up on my recent trip were these 2 signed SH vintage GMs, both from the same seller who was involved with Notts County CC (not as a player).
(http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/o744/alasdairwhite/image_zpsphlkv9w4.jpeg) (http://s1341.photobucket.com/user/alasdairwhite/media/image_zpsphlkv9w4.jpeg.html)
The one on the right has been signed by the England and NZ teams on the 1986 NZ tour. The seller won it in a blind auction at a the club dinner after the Trent Bridge test match that year.
I checked the records and NZ won that test by 8 wickets with Hadley taking 10 for 140 (off 55.1 overs), passing 1200 test wickets, and Gower also passed 6000 test runs in the game. Interestingly with one run required by NZ Gatting invited Gower to bowl, he apparently intentionally threw his first ball which the Ump no-balled and was hit by Martin Crowe for 4 - anyone on here remember that?
Some nice history and signatures from great cricketers (how many can you recognise?), so really pleased to have picked this up.
(http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/o744/alasdairwhite/image_zpsrl0a12dy.jpeg) (http://s1341.photobucket.com/user/alasdairwhite/media/image_zpsrl0a12dy.jpeg.html)
The other GM (on the left) is apparently from Bruce French's 1991 benefit year at Notts, again picked up at a club dinner. The signatures have faded, it looks like something was spilt on it, may see if a little oil or wax will help bring them out.
This particular bat is a lovely shape, 8 grains, with 25mm edges and a 55mm spine, no concaving (actually almost convex), it is the bigger of the two but remarkably it only weighs 2lb 4.8oz, and taps up really well.
(http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/o744/alasdairwhite/image_zps1ejcuskg.jpeg) (http://s1341.photobucket.com/user/alasdairwhite/media/image_zps1ejcuskg.jpeg.html)
(http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/o744/alasdairwhite/image_zpsrlukoi5e.jpeg) (http://s1341.photobucket.com/user/alasdairwhite/media/image_zpsrlukoi5e.jpeg.html)
Haven't decided what to do with this one - I may sell it on if there are any Notts fans out there, or I may give it a good refurb and try it out in a match.
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The players will be this lot...
http://m.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/current/match/63436.html (http://m.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/current/match/63436.html)
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That is a bloody long tail with Kenya's Derek Pringle ar six!
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The players will be this lot...
[url]http://m.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/current/match/63436.html[/url] ([url]http://m.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/current/match/63436.html[/url])
That's cheating... I was hoping people would say what signatures they recognise or remember as playing that era
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This particular bat is a lovely shape, 8 grains, with 25mm edges and a 55mm spine, no concaving (actually almost convex), it is the bigger of the two but remarkably it only weighs 2lb 4.8oz, and taps up really well.
Haven't decided what to do with this one - I may sell it on if there are any Notts fans out there, or I may give it a good refurb and try it out in a match.
I'm fairly sure these "The County" bats were made specifically for signatures. The ones that players were using at the time were the Maestro and the Diamond was introduced in 1991. I think the Cannon and Maxi were still going too. There was also the lower grade Striker.
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I'm fairly sure these "The County" bats were made specifically for signatures. The ones that players were using at the time were the Maestro and the Diamond was introduced in 1991. I think the Cannon and Maxi were still going too. There was also the lower grade Striker.
Think the maxi was slightly later?? Cavalier and imperial were also around with maestro I believe.
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I've got one of those GN Supertests, but in nothing like that condition! What sort of era do they date from?
As GN changed to that shade of red in 1977, Late 70s , possibly early 80s.
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I'm fairly sure these "The County" bats were made specifically for signatures.
@tim2000s If these were made specifically for signatures why use what appears to be such a decent piece of low density willow, with minimal blemishes (even on the back)?
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Are they definitely salix alba caerulea?
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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kookaburra-Pure-Beast-Long-Blade-Graphite-Cricket-Bat-/322101682500?hash=item4afec1a144:g:2doAAOSw5b1XI2B- (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kookaburra-Pure-Beast-Long-Blade-Graphite-Cricket-Bat-/322101682500?hash=item4afec1a144:g:2doAAOSw5b1XI2B-)
A chance for someone to get their hands on the Fibreglass beast
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In silver?? Never seen that before
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This was the slightly lower grade of Beast, they had a Carbon fibre at the top end. Fibreglass in the middle end which was silver.
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Would make sense as fibreglass is a cheaper material to produce than Carbon fibre.
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looks like he tried to sell it for 70 before and got no bids but put it back up for 70
is it worth that?
Not sure where this model lay in the range
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This was the slightly lower grade of Beast, they had a Carbon fibre at the top end. Fibreglass in the middle end which was silver.
The sticker on this one quotes Graphite + Fibreglass. The Fibreglass one I have is blue, and the graphite one is black.
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Thanks Tim, @roco think this was just below the top end. Probably G2 English Willow.
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I remember that 'The Beast' was the top model.
Pure Beast
Angry Beast
Lowest was the 'Little Beast' (Kashmir).
Think I might have missed one though
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(http://i.imgur.com/rIB5lHW.png)
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LOOK HOW CHEAP IT WAS BACK THEN!
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£180 for a top of the range bat, those were the days...
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£180 for a top of the range bat, those were the days...
I remember top of the range bats being no more than £100 ! That was 25+ years ago though.
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I remember top of the range bats being no more than £100 ! That was 25+ years ago though.
But do you remember the days of the 10p Freddo?
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Had the pleasure to receive these 3 beauties through the post a couple of days ago. Now these define the definition of 'Vintage Bats' from the era I was brought up playing cricket. All 3 are totally unused, spotless with the original grips on. What a find! :D
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So jealous!!! Great finds, especially the ultimate in such great condition!
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Wow what a wonderful trio. Great find there.
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So jealous!!! Great finds, especially the ultimate in such great condition!
Couldn't believe it when they arrived! The pics I saw looked pretty good but they've been oiled by the previous owner and then completely unused. He must have had some unbelievable match bats for these to go untouched!
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Love the Ultimate shape. Best bat I have used. Never wanted to stop playing with mine and then all of a sudden it went dead. Purchased other bats big edge bats since and when I didn't like them I tried it again and it still felt good. retired it now.
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omg!kook bubble, i still have mine, re sticker it to the latest bubble sticker
, will post pic soon
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awesome buying, Any idea what grade the bubble 5 star is?
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awesome buying, Any idea what grade the bubble 5 star is?
It's looks top grade, think it was second in range behind LE
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Some nice history and signatures from great cricketers (how many can you recognise?), so really pleased to have picked this up.
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Without looking it up, ones I have an idea of;
Gatting
Gower
Gooch
French?
Thomas?
Emburey?
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Moxon
Willey?
Small
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I can see small willey
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I think the one above Moxon is Bill Athey, and there might be a Phil Edmunds in there as well.
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I was always a bit of a Mark Waugh fan, and I can clearly remeber him blazing away with his Slazenger V100, like thishttp://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jYQvXJWOI2U/UR2ADBNUUjI/AAAAAAAAATA/xsX4O8Byso8/s1600/1992+Mark+Waugh+Slazenger.jpg (http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jYQvXJWOI2U/UR2ADBNUUjI/AAAAAAAAATA/xsX4O8Byso8/s1600/1992+Mark+Waugh+Slazenger.jpg)
anyone on the forum get the pleasure of using such a bat?
What were they like?
Were the made in the UK or Aus or Both?
and where are the Slazengers being made now days?
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As I'm on a roll with the photobucket malarkey I thought I'd share this, v100 5 star. Lovely straight grains, hardly used, picked it up off eBay some time ago for 99p.
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I was always a bit of a Mark Waugh fan, and I can clearly remeber him blazing away with his Slazenger V100, like thishttp://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jYQvXJWOI2U/UR2ADBNUUjI/AAAAAAAAATA/xsX4O8Byso8/s1600/1992+Mark+Waugh+Slazenger.jpg ([url]http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jYQvXJWOI2U/UR2ADBNUUjI/AAAAAAAAATA/xsX4O8Byso8/s1600/1992+Mark+Waugh+Slazenger.jpg[/url])
anyone on the forum get the pleasure of using such a bat?
What were they like?
Were the made in the UK or Aus or Both?
and where are the Slazengers being made now days?
If you go back through this topic: http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=11959.msg506564;topicseen#msg506564 (http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=11959.msg506564;topicseen#msg506564)
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cheers Tim, looks a nice stick
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Mate has got a DF Magnum that he's looking to sell if anyone wants to acquire it for their collection?
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There's a clean looking V100 5star up for auction on Aussie eBay at the moment. Just to be clear, I'm not the seller. I might just throw in a sneaky bid though.
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There's a clean looking V100 5star up for auction on Aussie eBay at the moment. Just to be clear, I'm not the seller. I might just throw in a sneaky bid though.
yes thanks I have seen it but apparently has a shoulder crack so I have rule that one out.
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yes thanks I have seen it but apparently has a shoulder crack so I have rule that one out.
Really? Good to know. No mention of that in the item description.
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Hi there here are my 15 bats I have collected since returning to the crease last season one is a particular rare bat hope you all like the Duncan fearnley run reaper aka the cheese grater or the spaghetti strainer am having real difficulties upload pics what is the problem?
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Yeah 1988 would be close I reckon...just trying to remember how old I was when I had it.
David Boon used one for a bit and also Simon O'Donnell...Thats why I bought one...lol
Pic of Atherton using one as well.
[url]http://worldcricketwatch.com/stories/feature/introducing-the-old-school-cricket-bats-hall-of-fame/[/url] ([url]http://worldcricketwatch.com/stories/feature/introducing-the-old-school-cricket-bats-hall-of-fame/[/url])
The powerspot classic was my first bat . I think i got it in 87 . It was a 'David Gower Signature / Limited Edition' . I wanted a scoop . When my mum came home with the powerspot i almost cried . It was a cracking bat though . A number of years later i got a blue spotted powerspot (the one Michael Slater used ) . Seeing pictures of this bat just reminded me of when my bat collecting bug started .
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Adding further to the list, I have recently acquired this less than common specimen.
This is the Stuart Surridge Contour, a bat that I wouldn't be surprised to be related to the the Turbo, bu tI'm not sure whether it is a predecessor or a descendant. Any enlightenment would be appreciated. This specimen says on the sticker "A lighter weight bat with heavyweight power from the unique curved back".
In this particular version, I suspect that the power all comes from the weight. When I picked it up I thought it was 2lb 13 or 14 oz. On the scales it comes in at a whopping 3lb. There isn't a lot of wood there for the weight, which is why i am inclined to believe that it is a predecessor to the Turbo.
As you can see in the pictures, it is effectively the opposite of the concaving we have now, with a curved back and no clear spine. I've no idea when it was designed, but I'm guessing early to mid-eighties. It states that it is a Supreme model, which I guess is probably a mid-range willow, and it has been heavily oiled... I think I remember the sports shop when I was at school having one, but I can't be sure, and that would be late eighties.
With the mallet, it doesn't seem to rebound all that specially, and wielding it, one wonders how you might get the ball off the square, without excellent timing, but I've found that with the Turbo as well.
So here we go, some pictures of a rarely seen bat.
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S.S bats with blue in the stickers came out rather late in the piece...early nineties i think . So ghis is way newer than the turbo .
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S.S bats with blue in the stickers came out rather late in the piece...early nineties i think . So ghis is way newer than the turbo .
The Turbo Gooch used in 1990 had blue stickers, and I remember the sports shop in my town when at school having one of these when I was 14. Definitely late eighties/v early nineties.
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"Lighter weight bat..."
Lighter than what? The tree that it came from?
It's not a looker is it - but a nice collector's piece.
With that amount of wood at the back, you'd expect it to go. If you can lift it. :D
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I've been on the lookout for a bit of Duncan Fearnley willow action for a while, and picked up this cheeky classic coming in at 2lb 10oz from fleabay...
(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e110/Yautja_Zelda/Duncan%20Fearnley%20Attack/20160606_193302.jpg) (http://s38.photobucket.com/user/Yautja_Zelda/media/Duncan%20Fearnley%20Attack/20160606_193302.jpg.html)
(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e110/Yautja_Zelda/Duncan%20Fearnley%20Attack/20160606_193503.jpg) (http://s38.photobucket.com/user/Yautja_Zelda/media/Duncan%20Fearnley%20Attack/20160606_193503.jpg.html)
(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e110/Yautja_Zelda/Duncan%20Fearnley%20Attack/20160606_193536.jpg) (http://s38.photobucket.com/user/Yautja_Zelda/media/Duncan%20Fearnley%20Attack/20160606_193536.jpg.html)
So after a bit of TLC and a lot of sanding and waxing later...
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With new grip, counterbalanced handle and shoe goo, she's now 2lb 12oz. Not the prettiest bat, but it's very satisfying to restore an old classic back to match readiness.
I even gave the bat cover a good clean.
I did indeed attack with Ian Botham on President's Day, and she still goes!
Not my regular match bat, but a bit of a fondly remembered classic to some to bring out on special occasions. :D
(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e110/Yautja_Zelda/Duncan%20Fearnley%20Attack/20160621_080950.jpg) (http://s38.photobucket.com/user/Yautja_Zelda/media/Duncan%20Fearnley%20Attack/20160621_080950.jpg.html)
(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e110/Yautja_Zelda/Duncan%20Fearnley%20Attack/20160621_081005.jpg) (http://s38.photobucket.com/user/Yautja_Zelda/media/Duncan%20Fearnley%20Attack/20160621_081005.jpg.html)
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Does anyone have an SP bat?
I remember, long time ago, they used to have mitten type batting gloves, and notice that Pakistan's Younus Khan used an SP bat a few years ago during an Autralia tour.
Is the company still in business?
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Saint Peter (sp) bats are still around , i think . I googled it just now and a place in Oz are/were selling them . The stickers looked very s.s like .
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first post! Great forum BTW guys :)
Just got back from a 4-week holiday back home (UK) from Oz, and took my two boys back to where it all started (Herefordshire)
My folks live in a cottage literally backing onto my old club ground (out the back door, across the lawn, straight onto the pitch)
Son #2 picks up a SS Turbo out of an old kitbag and bangs 20 off 7 balls in his first game for my old club (U9's) - 2 x 6's in the fist over - so we just had to bring the old fella back to Sydney!
Have given it a light sanding, bit of oil, and a new grip today. Pings like a charm still, after all these years
Will give it the shoe-goo treatment on the toe tomorrow, and he'll be good for a season or two. 1lb10oz and it's a size 6 I reckon. I have a lead on a SS bat sleeve from the 80's too
(http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n308/ozrolex/IMAG4101_1_zpsn4yn2olb.jpg) (http://s115.photobucket.com/user/ozrolex/media/IMAG4101_1_zpsn4yn2olb.jpg.html)
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Guys a little guidance please.
I have the chance to buy a Kook Big Kahuna with the full back black sticker (not graphite unfortunately). It's in pretty good condition, and just wondered 2 things:
a) is it considered vintage or collectable due to the stickers?
b) what would be a fair price?
Thanks,
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The Kahuna models from 2005/2006 are becoming increasingly rare. I brought a fibreglass model off of eBay this week called the Kahuna Warrior for £62 in, what appeared to be, brilliant condition and I think, I have picked up an absolute bargain! I would have been happy paying up to £100 for a decent one, so I guess it all depends on age and use.
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"Lighter weight bat..."
Lighter than what? The tree that it came from?
It was lighter than the Turbo and Jumbo, which were the other SS bats at the time
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So got hold of this today
I assume it isn't Graphite as that isn't mentioned anywhere on it, so guess it is fibreglass as definitely isnt a sticker.
(http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/o744/alasdairwhite/IMG_1167_zpsbn6zvmxj.jpg) (http://s1341.photobucket.com/user/alasdairwhite/media/IMG_1167_zpsbn6zvmxj.jpg.html)
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So got hold of this today
I assume it isn't Graphite as that isn't mentioned anywhere on it, so guess it is fibreglass as definitely isnt a sticker.
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Have you got any profile/face pics?
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@alexhilly1492 Here you go
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Black gloss paint?
Whatever the back is it looks a nice stick in decent condition for the age
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@Chalkie That's one of the black gloss paint editions. The ones with Graphite or Fibreglass state it on the bat, as can be seen here: http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=11959.msg599994#msg599994 (http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=11959.msg599994#msg599994)
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@tim2000s thanks for your comment on this.
I'm no paint expert but not sure how they can do such a seamless job on this - it's not like the one in this thread where it had been painted then stickers applied.
Couple more close up pictures - in the first one you can see a fabric weave in the green. Would be good if we could compare to a close up of the fibreglass ones you have?
(http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/o744/alasdairwhite/IMG_1170_zpsdfkkzyhz.jpg) (http://s1341.photobucket.com/user/alasdairwhite/media/IMG_1170_zpsdfkkzyhz.jpg.html)
(http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/o744/alasdairwhite/IMG_1169_zpslxk32ubq.jpg) (http://s1341.photobucket.com/user/alasdairwhite/media/IMG_1169_zpslxk32ubq.jpg.html)
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This is the painted one
http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=11959.480 (http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=11959.480)
@hit4six could you share a photo of your fibreglass one for comparison?
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Guys,
Surely someone on here has a fibreglass version they can take a photo of to compare to the one I have - keen to see if there is any difference.
Thanks
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@Chalkie I found some other backed bats on eBay for comparison. I don't know if this is any help or not.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-Kookaburra-Angry-Beast-Bat-/272364670013?hash=item3f6a330c3d%3Ag%3AJAYAAOSwdIFXzFfF&nma=true&si=HvHmOb5%252BQ2ZN6AJXF8CRBP2v7FI%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-Kookaburra-Angry-Beast-Bat-/272364670013?hash=item3f6a330c3d%3Ag%3AJAYAAOSwdIFXzFfF&nma=true&si=HvHmOb5%252BQ2ZN6AJXF8CRBP2v7FI%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/kookaburra-kahuna-/112108598548?hash=item1a1a317514%3Ag%3A7rgAAOSwgZ1XtDE-&nma=true&si=HvHmOb5%252BQ2ZN6AJXF8CRBP2v7FI%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/kookaburra-kahuna-/112108598548?hash=item1a1a317514%3Ag%3A7rgAAOSwgZ1XtDE-&nma=true&si=HvHmOb5%252BQ2ZN6AJXF8CRBP2v7FI%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kookaburra-Cricket-Bat-Big-Kahuna-/262606086652?hash=item3d248ae1fc%3Ag%3A6gkAAOSwvzRXyYCW&nma=true&si=HvHmOb5%252BQ2ZN6AJXF8CRBP2v7FI%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kookaburra-Cricket-Bat-Big-Kahuna-/262606086652?hash=item3d248ae1fc%3Ag%3A6gkAAOSwvzRXyYCW&nma=true&si=HvHmOb5%252BQ2ZN6AJXF8CRBP2v7FI%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kookaburra-Kahuna-Warrior-Cricket-Bat-/172339448441?hash=item28203b4a79%3Ag%3Aq3QAAOSwgmJX1n3Z&nma=true&si=HvHmOb5%252BQ2ZN6AJXF8CRBP2v7FI%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kookaburra-Kahuna-Warrior-Cricket-Bat-/172339448441?hash=item28203b4a79%3Ag%3Aq3QAAOSwgmJX1n3Z&nma=true&si=HvHmOb5%252BQ2ZN6AJXF8CRBP2v7FI%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kookaburra-Kahuna-Ricky-Ponting-Graphite-Matrix-Back-Rare-Cricket-Bat-/252565567413?hash=item3ace14b7b5%3Ag%3AeX4AAOSw4shX7%7EQL&nma=true&si=HvHmOb5%252BQ2ZN6AJXF8CRBP2v7FI%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kookaburra-Kahuna-Ricky-Ponting-Graphite-Matrix-Back-Rare-Cricket-Bat-/252565567413?hash=item3ace14b7b5%3Ag%3AeX4AAOSw4shX7%7EQL&nma=true&si=HvHmOb5%252BQ2ZN6AJXF8CRBP2v7FI%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kookaburra-Kahuna-Warrior-Cricket-Bat-/182300356894?hash=item2a71f2b11e%3Ag%3AkyMAAOSwOyJX8UP-&nma=true&si=HvHmOb5%252BQ2ZN6AJXF8CRBP2v7FI%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kookaburra-Kahuna-Warrior-Cricket-Bat-/182300356894?hash=item2a71f2b11e%3Ag%3AkyMAAOSwOyJX8UP-&nma=true&si=HvHmOb5%252BQ2ZN6AJXF8CRBP2v7FI%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kookaburra-Cricket-Bat-Genesis-10000-/252490491738?hash=item3ac99b275a%3Ag%3AwyIAAOSwyLlXpe7Y&nma=true&si=HvHmOb5%252BQ2ZN6AJXF8CRBP2v7FI%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kookaburra-Cricket-Bat-Genesis-10000-/252490491738?hash=item3ac99b275a%3Ag%3AwyIAAOSwyLlXpe7Y&nma=true&si=HvHmOb5%252BQ2ZN6AJXF8CRBP2v7FI%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RARE-KOOKABURRA-GENESIS-10000-Cricket-bat-2-039-6-short-handle-Grade-1-willow-/162167021260?hash=item25c1e85ecc%3Ag%3AuV4AAOSwgZ1XrchS&nma=true&si=HvHmOb5%252BQ2ZN6AJXF8CRBP2v7FI%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RARE-KOOKABURRA-GENESIS-10000-Cricket-bat-2-039-6-short-handle-Grade-1-willow-/162167021260?hash=item25c1e85ecc%3Ag%3AuV4AAOSwgZ1XrchS&nma=true&si=HvHmOb5%252BQ2ZN6AJXF8CRBP2v7FI%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557)
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@WalkingWicket37 thanks mate, good research there. Looks like the warrior and big Kahunas, plus the Genesis had a coating but no wording to describe what it was made of. These coatings look similar to mine.
Then some including the Ricky P and angry beast ones state what the coating is. The one that was marked as Graphite seemed to have a different finish to the others, so maybe the rest are fibreglass?
Does anyone know which series of bats came out first?
Did you notice the 2 ads for the Genesis seemed to be the same bat, someone made a good profit there.
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In fact here is the same Genesis for sale again at an even higher price......
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kookaburra-Genesis-Cricket-Bat-Graphite-Matrix/222301592177?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D39830%26meid%3De700de94fe70437b9f9adad162332152%26pid%3D100011%26rk%3D6%26rkt%3D10%26sd%3D162167021260 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kookaburra-Genesis-Cricket-Bat-Graphite-Matrix/222301592177?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D39830%26meid%3De700de94fe70437b9f9adad162332152%26pid%3D100011%26rk%3D6%26rkt%3D10%26sd%3D162167021260)
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Did you have to post that one?? :(
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Believe it's the mid grade - IIRC they were lowest grade Super, Mid-grade Select and top grade 5*. Then later the Ultimate came along.
@tim2000s, a mate has a V500 classic, any idea where that came in terms of the range grading?
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@tim2000s, a mate has a V500 classic, any idea where that came in terms of the range grading?
I had a SXI and Pure Blade classic and they were the entry level bats I know in that time there were 3/4 levels with ultimate being the top and classic the bottom with something like pro in the middle then panther being jnr entry level stuff
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Couple of new vintage purchases from eBay this week.
Unfortunately the Slaz isn't the cats eyes version, but does have the groves on the back and in decent condition.
The Salix was a custom with Venom stickers, dating from circa 1994. Some damage to this one but just needs a little glue in the toe. Has the thickest handle I have seen on a bat, very oval at the bottom.
Both bats weigh just over 2.9
(http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/o744/alasdairwhite/IMG_1265_zpslmrh8gsf.jpg) (http://s1341.photobucket.com/user/alasdairwhite/media/IMG_1265_zpslmrh8gsf.jpg.html)
(http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/o744/alasdairwhite/IMG_1262_zpskb3pmiow.jpg) (http://s1341.photobucket.com/user/alasdairwhite/media/IMG_1262_zpskb3pmiow.jpg.html)
(http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/o744/alasdairwhite/IMG_1261_zpsva0ydjaq.jpg) (http://s1341.photobucket.com/user/alasdairwhite/media/IMG_1261_zpsva0ydjaq.jpg.html)
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Nice. That Salix and the V800 look particularly nicely-grained.
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Saw this one on the bay a while ago, but the seller was too optimistic on the Buy It Now price and it went unsold.
Saw it re-listed later at a lower price, put a bid in and won it. Jolly pleased with it too, as I've ben after a decent original Magnum Supreme for ages.
However, this one's in mint condition; never hit a ball, and was won as a prize given by the Refuge Assurance League back in the day.
I just need to replace the original grip with another chevron (as it's hardened) and it's as good as the day it was when it came out of the Worcester workshop.
With my DF Attack I restored a while back, it's finally satiated my Fearnley craving. :D
(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e110/Yautja_Zelda/Duncan%20Fearnley%20Magnum%20Supreme/DF%20Magnum%20Super%201.jpg) (http://s38.photobucket.com/user/Yautja_Zelda/media/Duncan%20Fearnley%20Magnum%20Supreme/DF%20Magnum%20Super%201.jpg.html)
(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e110/Yautja_Zelda/Duncan%20Fearnley%20Magnum%20Supreme/DF%20Magnum%20Super%207.jpg) (http://s38.photobucket.com/user/Yautja_Zelda/media/Duncan%20Fearnley%20Magnum%20Supreme/DF%20Magnum%20Super%207.jpg.html)
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(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e110/Yautja_Zelda/Duncan%20Fearnley%20Magnum%20Supreme/DF%20Magnum%20Super%203.jpg) (http://s38.photobucket.com/user/Yautja_Zelda/media/Duncan%20Fearnley%20Magnum%20Supreme/DF%20Magnum%20Super%203.jpg.html)
(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e110/Yautja_Zelda/Duncan%20Fearnley%20Magnum%20Supreme/DF%20Magnum%20Super%204.jpg) (http://s38.photobucket.com/user/Yautja_Zelda/media/Duncan%20Fearnley%20Magnum%20Supreme/DF%20Magnum%20Super%204.jpg.html)
(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e110/Yautja_Zelda/Duncan%20Fearnley%20Magnum%20Supreme/DF%20Magnum%20Super%206.jpg) (http://s38.photobucket.com/user/Yautja_Zelda/media/Duncan%20Fearnley%20Magnum%20Supreme/DF%20Magnum%20Super%206.jpg.html)
(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e110/Yautja_Zelda/Duncan%20Fearnley%20Magnum%20Supreme/DF%20Magnum%20Super%205.jpg) (http://s38.photobucket.com/user/Yautja_Zelda/media/Duncan%20Fearnley%20Magnum%20Supreme/DF%20Magnum%20Super%205.jpg.html)
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Saw this one on the bay a while ago, but the seller was too optimistic on the Buy It Now price and it went unsold.
Saw it re-listed later at a lower price, put a bid in and won it. Jolly pleased with it too, as I've ben after a decent original Magnum Supreme for ages.
However, this one's in mint condition; never hit a ball, and was won as a prize given by the Refuge Assurance League back in the day.
I just need to replace the original grip with another chevron (as it's hardened) and it's as good as the day it was when it came out of the Worcester workshop.
With my DF Attack I restored a while back, it's finally satiated my Fearnley craving. :D
That is such a decent find! Probably the best original condition of DF bat I have seen!!
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Scored my first ever hundred with one of these in an evening match -12 sixes , 1 four.... It had a middle!
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Oh that df!!
First couple of bats I had
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If @petehosk thinks it's a great find, I'm very happy!
Think there's a lot of good memories and a lot of love for DF out there among bat badgers - even if the brand isn't nearly as visible as it used to be.
I'd love to see it back on the international stage again.
Does anyone know if they still make (but obviously not sticker) any international players' bats?
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Very nice DF, great buy.
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(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/nwillia/image.jpg1_zps8xav75uc.jpg) (http://s66.photobucket.com/user/nwillia/media/image.jpg1_zps8xav75uc.jpg.html)
Are there 2 variations of Ridgeback as have seen this one, and one with just a single (larger) sticker on the back. Like the V800 is one more valued than the other for some reason?
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There are two yes. That one is the older style one, and the one with the lump on the back was a re-release named as a Ridgeback 2000. The one you have seems to be rarer, though neither is all that common.
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Thanks Tim, unfortunately I don't actually own that one, just used photo from the thread.
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Does anyone know if anyone sells old fashioned/vintage plain black cricket bat rubber (handle) grips? Alternatively, would an inside-out black grip look authentic? I'd like to get a cricket bat from the 1970's re-furbed and I'd like it to look as close to the original as possible. Does anyone specialist in re-furburbishing bats? Thanks in advance.
(MODERATORS: this is my first post, if it's in the wrong thread, feel free to move it to a more appropriate thread).
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Can't stop looking at that df magnum!
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Does anyone know if anyone sells old fashioned/vintage plain black cricket bat rubber (handle) grips? Alternatively, would an inside-out black grip look authentic? I'd like to get a cricket bat from the 1970's re-furbed and I'd like it to look as close to the original as possible. Does anyone specialist in re-furburbishing bats? Thanks in advance.
(MODERATORS: this is my first post, if it's in the wrong thread, feel free to move it to a more appropriate thread).
Welcome to the forum!
There are a few members on here who refurbish bats to a high standard. Or you could send it back to the original maker.
I've used a simple black chevron grip on my original DF Magnum and a red chevron on my original DF Attack. They look old-skool enough.
(Sourced from Bulldog Cricket, BTW.)
Feel free to post any questions about the refurb. We're a helpful bunch.
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Diamond grips are available easily enough and give the authentic traditional old school look
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Saw this one on the bay a while ago, but the seller was too optimistic on the Buy It Now price and it went unsold.
Saw it re-listed later at a lower price, put a bid in and won it. Jolly pleased with it too, as I've ben after a decent original Magnum Supreme for ages.
However, this one's in mint condition; never hit a ball, and was won as a prize given by the Refuge Assurance League back in the day.
I just need to replace the original grip with another chevron (as it's hardened) and it's as good as the day it was when it came out of the Worcester workshop.
With my DF Attack I restored a while back, it's finally satiated my Fearnley craving. :D
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Top find this mate, the daddy OF BATS.
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@Mattsky , have you used the bat? How does it go?
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Was watching Elementary earlier on in Catch-Up and notice he was rocking an old school Newbery during the show.....def needed a new grip too!
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@InternalTraining No, not yet. It would need plenty of knocking in first.
I'm undecided whether to use it or not, to be honest. On the one hand it was made to be used. On the other, it's a classic in rare and perfect nick.
I've added a new chevron grip on top of the old one just in case I do fancy wielding it in anger, though. :D
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Anyone mates with Steve @ MSR? This might be right up some of your vintage-hunter's street.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2lb-10oz-SH-DUNCAN-FEARNLEY-ENGLISH-WILLOW-CRICKET-BAT-VINTAGE-583-/162162467449?hash=item25c1a2e279:g:KSsAAOSwHoFXqFe8 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2lb-10oz-SH-DUNCAN-FEARNLEY-ENGLISH-WILLOW-CRICKET-BAT-VINTAGE-583-/162162467449?hash=item25c1a2e279:g:KSsAAOSwHoFXqFe8)
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And here's a nice Hunts Modulus - one for you perhaps - @WalkingWicket37 or @tim2000s ?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hunts-County-Cricket-Bat-Modulus-Classic-Handcrafted-in-Huntingdon-85-5CM-/322380804457?hash=item4b0f64b169:g:dBkAAOSwnHZYbkbo (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hunts-County-Cricket-Bat-Modulus-Classic-Handcrafted-in-Huntingdon-85-5CM-/322380804457?hash=item4b0f64b169:g:dBkAAOSwnHZYbkbo)
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And here's a nice Hunts Modulus - one for you perhaps - @WalkingWicket37 or @tim2000s ?
[url]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hunts-County-Cricket-Bat-Modulus-Classic-Handcrafted-in-Huntingdon-85-5CM-/322380804457?hash=item4b0f64b169:g:dBkAAOSwnHZYbkbo[/url] ([url]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hunts-County-Cricket-Bat-Modulus-Classic-Handcrafted-in-Huntingdon-85-5CM-/322380804457?hash=item4b0f64b169:g:dBkAAOSwnHZYbkbo[/url])
Well spotted Mr Cat!
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Is the modulus throne that had the honeycomb on the back?
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New purchase - vintage Scoop 2000
Saw this for sale the other day. It's in pretty good condition, apparently only used for a couple of games before owner aggravated an old injury and ended up retiring from playing, so it has been sat in a corner for past 18 years until he decided to sell. Pretty big bat despite the scoop, weighs in at a hefty 2lb 13.
(http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/o744/alasdairwhite/IMG_1392_zps2m5boena.jpg) (http://s1341.photobucket.com/user/alasdairwhite/media/IMG_1392_zps2m5boena.jpg.html)
(http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/o744/alasdairwhite/IMG_1393_zps5phpfltt.jpg) (http://s1341.photobucket.com/user/alasdairwhite/media/IMG_1393_zps5phpfltt.jpg.html)
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That is in terrific nick!
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What a fantastic looking classic.
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Here is my first ever bat out the shed at my mums.
V12 bought in the late 80's it had the matching white/red pleather bat case
(http://i1042.photobucket.com/albums/b426/jimmyboydun/Mobile%20Uploads/D5972201-86EF-479A-8AF9-4FDA75D951DF_zpsuws23i7d.jpg) (http://s1042.photobucket.com/user/jimmyboydun/media/Mobile%20Uploads/D5972201-86EF-479A-8AF9-4FDA75D951DF_zpsuws23i7d.jpg.html)
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Refurb that mutha! Let it live again!
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So got a text from the wife on Wednesday - why has yet another bat shaped box just been delivered? (Cue angry face emoji)!
This is what was waiting for me when I got home - a very nice Kook Damien Martyn Diablo Graphite/Fibreglass bat.
(http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/o744/alasdairwhite/IMG_1409_zpswaszaktk.jpg) (http://s1341.photobucket.com/user/alasdairwhite/media/IMG_1409_zpswaszaktk.jpg.html)
(http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/o744/alasdairwhite/IMG_1411_zpsq3uangzv.jpg) (http://s1341.photobucket.com/user/alasdairwhite/media/IMG_1411_zpsq3uangzv.jpg.html)
(http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/o744/alasdairwhite/IMG_1410_zpsdqiim7km.jpg) (http://s1341.photobucket.com/user/alasdairwhite/media/IMG_1410_zpsdqiim7km.jpg.html)
(http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/o744/alasdairwhite/IMG_1412_zps76mzwpnn.jpg) (http://s1341.photobucket.com/user/alasdairwhite/media/IMG_1412_zps76mzwpnn.jpg.html)
I understand that these are fairly rare, certainly the only one I've seen for sale. 10 lovely grains, edges around 22mm, spine 60mm, no concaving and weighs just under 2'10. It has a little damage but not bad condition considering the age and it has been used. Love the shape and feel of this one, and if these graphite bats weren't collector pieces I would definitely be using it.
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Love that shape, Kookaburras around that time were so so good.
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Hi All, I am getting a ton of vintage collections posted on my page in response to this post. Feel free to have a look at the collections.
https://www.facebook.com/MarcsCricketBatPrepInformation/posts/1650284818608985 (https://www.facebook.com/MarcsCricketBatPrepInformation/posts/1650284818608985)
Marc
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Hows about this then!!!! A proper vintage Tusker!! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/cricket-bat-/192098714442?hash=item2cb9f9c34a:g:lAwAAOSwLEtYmgDU (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/cricket-bat-/192098714442?hash=item2cb9f9c34a:g:lAwAAOSwLEtYmgDU)
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Hows about this then!!!! A proper vintage Tusker!! [url]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/cricket-bat-/192098714442?hash=item2cb9f9c34a:g:lAwAAOSwLEtYmgDU[/url] ([url]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/cricket-bat-/192098714442?hash=item2cb9f9c34a:g:lAwAAOSwLEtYmgDU[/url])
Ooh, very nice. That will fetch a decent price, especially now you have listed here
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I'm not so sure Chalkers - there doesn't seem to be many Tusker fans out there.
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I'm not so sure Chalkers - there doesn't seem to be many Tusker fans out there.
Well it has now gone past £40, and still 5 days to go, does look in great condition.
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Well it has now gone past £40, and still 5 days to go, does look in great condition.
Who on earth are these people who bid with more than 12 seconds to go?
Don't they understand it's only making the end price more expensive for themselves if they do want it?
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My old slaz :)
(http://i925.photobucket.com/albums/ad99/Manno31/95BAE57E-2A16-4583-B75E-F72FBB3946D2.jpg)
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That looks great Manno.
So does anyone know the story behind the slazenger 99.9? Why did they stray from the established 100, 500, etc
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my guess someones average the Don?
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It was a tribute to the don
Supposedly in his shape sort of as well
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It was a tribute to the don
Supposedly in his shape sort of as well
not enough room for the 4 99,94
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probably not vintage but they are collectable, another SCAT on Ebay aus, not the greatest nick but if you got it for the start bidding price not too bad
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/SCREAMING-CAT-PROFESSIONAL-CRICKET-BAT-MILLICHAMP-HANDCRAFTED-APPRX-RRP-675-/201812619059?hash=item2efcf82f33:g:TLAAAOSw32lYnBAN (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/SCREAMING-CAT-PROFESSIONAL-CRICKET-BAT-MILLICHAMP-HANDCRAFTED-APPRX-RRP-675-/201812619059?hash=item2efcf82f33:g:TLAAAOSw32lYnBAN)
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I call shenanigans
"Julian is since retired and was one of only 6 people in the world that hand crafts willow cricket bats."
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(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C4RSmtXUoAAYPXL.jpg:large)
Tom Moody's bat from twitter. About time some of the old pro's posted their bats
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As promised to @petehosk on a different thread the other day, here are some pics of an old Warsop Perfection, and a couple of other vintage bats I picked up recently.
(http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/o744/alasdairwhite/IMG_1453_zpsaah1tyad.jpg) (http://s1341.photobucket.com/user/alasdairwhite/media/IMG_1453_zpsaah1tyad.jpg.html)
(http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/o744/alasdairwhite/IMG_1455_zpsei50no7d.jpg) (http://s1341.photobucket.com/user/alasdairwhite/media/IMG_1455_zpsei50no7d.jpg.html)
(http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/o744/alasdairwhite/IMG_1454_zpsfzttnpbg.jpg) (http://s1341.photobucket.com/user/alasdairwhite/media/IMG_1454_zpsfzttnpbg.jpg.html)
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Why, thanks you kindly @Chalkie - always great to see a bit of old school! :)
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How did these bats weigh so much?
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Not normally a retro bat guy but always wanted a Powerbow in my collection. Managed to this Pro Performance off eBay this week, weighs 2lb 10oz. Going to give it a clean up but I will keep the stickers (Unless by some miracle somebody has some Powerbow stickers available for sale)
(http://i931.photobucket.com/albums/ad158/ncfcrgr8/Mobile%20Uploads/20170216_130541.jpg) (http://s931.photobucket.com/user/ncfcrgr8/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20170216_130541.jpg.html)
(http://i931.photobucket.com/albums/ad158/ncfcrgr8/Mobile%20Uploads/20170216_130558.jpg) (http://s931.photobucket.com/user/ncfcrgr8/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20170216_130558.jpg.html)
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@wayward_hayward that's a beauty, did you get a decent deal?
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How about this old piece of Newbery history - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2lb-6oz-SH-COLLECTORS-12-GRAIN-ENGLISH-WILLOW-CRICKET-BAT-NEWBERY-1189-/162389645829?hash=item25cf2d5a05:g:r70AAOSwtfhYnG8D (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2lb-6oz-SH-COLLECTORS-12-GRAIN-ENGLISH-WILLOW-CRICKET-BAT-NEWBERY-1189-/162389645829?hash=item25cf2d5a05:g:r70AAOSwtfhYnG8D)
Classic stickers!!
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Anyone know anything about GN Monsters?
I picked up a nice 11 grain 2nd hand one today. Stickers in good condition, A couple of surface cracks on the face but nothing that a little glue won't sort. As the name suggests it is huge, 3lb 1oz, with a toe that is 38mm at its thickest point.
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If there are no pictures, it's just a dream you had.
Forum rule! ;)
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If there are no pictures, it's just a dream you had.
Forum rule! ;)
Good point, was going to wait until I had tidied it up a bit, but here you go in it's purchased state.
(http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/o744/alasdairwhite/IMG_1588_zpsrmrjnwzn.jpg) (http://s1341.photobucket.com/user/alasdairwhite/media/IMG_1588_zpsrmrjnwzn.jpg.html)
(http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/o744/alasdairwhite/IMG_1589_zpsbx1bcxvx.jpg) (http://s1341.photobucket.com/user/alasdairwhite/media/IMG_1589_zpsbx1bcxvx.jpg.html)
(http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/o744/alasdairwhite/IMG_1590_zpst5oduja2.jpg) (http://s1341.photobucket.com/user/alasdairwhite/media/IMG_1590_zpst5oduja2.jpg.html)
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Ok you antique-hunters, who could possibly resist this absolute icon -
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Newbury-cricket-bat-County-Excalibur-/262936775118?hash=item3d3840c9ce:g:eJkAAOSwZeVY8JEV (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Newbury-cricket-bat-County-Excalibur-/262936775118?hash=item3d3840c9ce:g:eJkAAOSwZeVY8JEV)
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I got given a bat by an old neighbour who passed away - He played in the 50's and 60's. Very old looking dark brown bat that dated 1954. Took it out in a Sunday game and scored 37 with it including a straight driven back foot drive that flew and a miss hit pull that went for 6. Very clunky feeling bat with a very small middle - but when you found it it flew ! Springs didn't absorb much shock in the handle. Raised a few comments from both my team and the oppo !
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I got given a bat by an old neighbour who passed away - He played in the 50's and 60's. Very old looking dark brown bat that dated 1954. Took it out in a Sunday game and scored 37 with it including a straight driven back foot drive that flew and a miss hit pull that went for 6. Very clunky feeling bat with a very small middle - but when you found it it flew ! Springs didn't absorb much shock in the handle. Raised a few comments from both my team and the oppo !
Doesn't exist without pics :D
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Doesn't exist without pics :D
Unfortunately neither does the club anymore - they folded in the early 2000's. Sidley down in Sussex - bottom of the premier league most seasons. The memories exist that'll do ! Just used it in a Sunday friendly game for a bit of fun. Picture a standard bat from the 1950's and theres the stick. Thin thing with barely an edge on it. Mahogany brown in colour. Stamped splice no stickers. The old boy loved cricket and talked for hours about the game. His bat got another innings after he was gone. Was a bit of a dare from my brother after a heavy Saturday night and when I was told by the Aussie pro that I couldn't use it as it would be shameful that just persuaded me to have a hit with it
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Don't quite know what your Aussie pro meant by that.
I'm sure your old cricket fanatic neighbour would have been amused that his old stick had come out of retirement decades later.
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Don't quite know what your Aussie pro meant by that.
I'm sure your old cricket fanatic neighbour would have been amused that his old stick had come out of retirement decades later.
That was an incentive too. A lovely fella who used to talk cricket for hours.
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Not really 'pure' Vintage, but I got hold of this the other day -
(http://i68.tinypic.com/2nqbk43.jpg)
(http://i66.tinypic.com/118fyaq.jpg)
(http://i66.tinypic.com/vet07l.jpg)
I'm assuming it's one of the later original scoopy series - can anyone date it for me?
Anyway, it taps up ok, so I think I might scuff it up and give it a whirl in the nets - any suggestions as to which colour grip to put on it?
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Didn't Nassar use one of those towards the end of his England time? As for grip, navy blue seems to work :D
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From the South Africa/Zimbabwe tour of 1996, when Hussein scored a Century at Bulawayo using one!
(http://media.gettyimages.com/photos/nasser-hussain-hoists-vaghmaria-over-the-midwicket-boundary-for-six-picture-id650282080?s=612x612)
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Excellent! Century for me on Saturday then!
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could be wrong but regarding grip I think if you want it to be totally authentic I believe it needs a marble type grip GN used for this model
but happy to be corrected :)
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A what now?
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My wife is away for a couple of days so took the opportunity to take all my vintage bats out of hiding to take some pics of of the full collection.
Not quite as extensive as others on here but not bad for just over 12 months of collecting.
(http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/o744/alasdairwhite/IMG_1714_zps1jmgjhqe.jpg) (http://s1341.photobucket.com/user/alasdairwhite/media/IMG_1714_zps1jmgjhqe.jpg.html)
(http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/o744/alasdairwhite/IMG_1716_zpsio35rhmc.jpg) (http://s1341.photobucket.com/user/alasdairwhite/media/IMG_1716_zpsio35rhmc.jpg.html)
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Nice collection of trusty old sticks, that. Very good to see. :)
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Hello all,
It's been a while. Here are some of my latest acquisitions. I really like the old white Skipper. Had the same bat when I was 11 - Many moons ago. The handle is actually made of a hollowed plastic topped with wood. I know this, as I drilled a hole in the top and filled it with lead to give it more weight. It broke in half a couple of weeks later!
(http://i.imgur.com/H4RX8LHl.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/CBC072jl.jpg)
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I'm glad I don't see those white covered bats anymore.
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Always wanted a DF 405! Great collection.
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What I found interesting was the other Skipper. The original owner had sanded it down and you can see that there is a natural discolouration in the wood. Which makes me think that bat manufacturers would have used these blanks as the the white stock back in the day. Not sure what they do now.
@play-yourself-in Thanks - I've posted my other bats in this thread a while ago. I've got 29 sitting in a tub in the garage...
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I'm glad I don't see those white covered bats anymore.
No, instead we get 303s from GM with fake grain sheets!
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I'm glad I don't see those white covered bats anymore.
You can still get them from Sports Direct! ;)
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You can still get them from Sports Direct! ;)
Yup, saw some GM's white coat, fake grain face and .....................PRO stickers !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :o
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Symonds Gigantic Tusker for those who are that way inclined
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Symonds-Gigantic-Tusker-Delux-English-willow-cricket-bat-/122691651629?hash=item1c90fe082d:g:OJMAAOSwNiNZsWrg (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Symonds-Gigantic-Tusker-Delux-English-willow-cricket-bat-/122691651629?hash=item1c90fe082d:g:OJMAAOSwNiNZsWrg)
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Not seen one of these before:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/vintage-cricket-bat-70-years-old-Gunn-and-Moore-/282660117677?hash=item41cfdb1cad:g:xBUAAOSwOS1ZwNlO (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/vintage-cricket-bat-70-years-old-Gunn-and-Moore-/282660117677?hash=item41cfdb1cad:g:xBUAAOSwOS1ZwNlO)
In great condition for a "70 year old" bat
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Not seen one of these before:
[url]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/vintage-cricket-bat-70-years-old-Gunn-and-Moore-/282660117677?hash=item41cfdb1cad:g:xBUAAOSwOS1ZwNlO[/url] ([url]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/vintage-cricket-bat-70-years-old-Gunn-and-Moore-/282660117677?hash=item41cfdb1cad:g:xBUAAOSwOS1ZwNlO[/url])
In great condition for a "70 year old" bat
lol, in description "the middle appears unused"
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A 1980's era Maestro (as used by Tugga on the 89 Ashes tour).
Not sure whether to refurb or leave as is (I have taken the tape off - the bat has "tan lines").
Also removed munted grip in favour of a lime green one with blue tape.
(https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/plusw/672263054.jpg) (https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/plusw/672263074.jpg)
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Proper bat!
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I bet that still pings!!!!
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A 1980's era Maestro (as used by Tugga on the 89 Ashes tour).
Not sure whether to refurb or leave as is (I have taken the tape off - the bat has "tan lines").
Also removed munted grip in favour of a lime green one with blue tape.
(https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/plusw/672263054.jpg) (https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/plusw/672263074.jpg)
I have a very similar (painted) maestro from my dad!
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I have this exact bat still with one of the original grips on it (they came standard with two grips)! Bought it new from from GCCC in Brisbane in 1986. Still taps well too.
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@Northern monkey - +1
@play-yourself-in - it does.
@Dooey__ - ha.
@Wickets-then-runs - very nice. I used to get the GCCC catalogues as a kid. They were cricket porn. The Maestro was one of the top-shelf bats I lusted after in those catalogues - along with the DF Magnum, G-N GC Master, G-N Hookes Hurricane, Symonds Super Tusker, SS Jumbo, and the County Ultimate.
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Got this for £12 posted from ebay. It has that 'vanished'? Finish but is practically unused. Bouncing a ball on it left seam marks.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4548/38621909311_07d474fbe0.jpg" width="500" height="374" alt="IMG_0321">)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4579/37902669374_5d594914b9.jpg" width="500" height="374" alt="IMG_0320">)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4580/38563601576_f840745cf4.jpg" width="500" height="374" alt="IMG_0323">)
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Never expected to find one but managed to get hold of one in pretty bad shape on eBay
(https://s14.postimg.cc/6t8496sct/s-l1600.jpg)
(https://s14.postimg.cc/7iqwljl6l/s-l1600_1.jpg)
(https://s14.postimg.cc/63pbwtzj1/s-l1600_6.jpg)
(https://s14.postimg.cc/sfn4q86ct/s-l1600_9.jpg)
After spending a good amount of money got it into this shape (thanks to a Forum sponsor)
(https://s14.postimg.cc/8xshadwl9/IMG_4665.jpg)
(https://s14.postimg.cc/vz92g5je5/IMG_4666.jpg)
(https://s14.postimg.cc/r0lk1mnb1/IMG_4667.jpg)
(https://s14.postimg.cc/7iqwlo37x/IMG_4668.jpg)
Don't think it is still in a usable shape and don't want to test.
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What type of Slazenger is that? Looks a bit like a Newbury Excalibur.
Here is my latest add to the collection. Has a very clean face circa late 90s early 2000s I think.
(https://i.imgur.com/Jhjx46qm.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/b3ex4qBm.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/TzDms9Fm.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/0Tn86R3b.jpg)
EDIT: Can you not use Imgur on here anymore????
EDIT Deux: Eurrgh - Note to self - Don't upload on this site using a mobile...
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What type of Slazenger is that? Looks a bit like a Newbury Excalibur.
I think it was called Slazenger WG, may not be correct.
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This is another one that is kinda interesting. You might not be able to read it but the yellow text says Indoor. This bat has no ridge. It's completely flat on both sides. My guess is for a few years in the 80s manufactures thought you needed a specialist bat to play Indoor Cricket.
(https://i.imgur.com/qomu1fWm.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/62xhM80m.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/EZIpImAm.jpg)
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What type of Slazenger is that? Looks a bit like a Newbury Excalibur.
It's a Slazenger WG, I think it came on the market in 84 at the same time as GN's shoulderless bat, the Volcano.
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Not really 'pure' Vintage, but I got hold of this the other day -
I'm assuming it's one of the later original scoopy series - can anyone date it for me?
The Sabre was introduced for the 1997 season. I saw one in VKS just before Xmas 96 and thought about buying one, but in the end went for a very nice GN Dynadrive.
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I think it was called Slazenger WG, may not be correct.
It was indeed - have one in my collection somewhere.
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It's a Slazenger WG, I think it came on the market in 84 at the same time as GN's shoulderless bat, the Volcano.
Have not seen even a photo of the GN Volcano barring a snapshot in one of the Forum posts. Even Gray-Nicolls UK could not provide any information about it. Would like to see some photos if any Forum members have got one in their collection and hope to own one at some point of time...along with a Newbery Excalibur
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One-word mention of the Volcano here in a potted history of GN:
http://www.cricketdirect.co.uk/blog/cricket-bat-reviews/160-not-out-a-history-of-gray-nicolls-cricket-bats/
(http://www.cricketdirect.co.uk/blog/cricket-bat-reviews/160-not-out-a-history-of-gray-nicolls-cricket-bats/)
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On a rare trip to London, I found these beauties in a shop somewhere in Portobello Market/Notting Hill. A few shops had a collection of vintage willow!
(https://i.postimg.cc/TwJw1w4s/20181103-142219.jpg)
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Hello all,
It's been a while. Here are some of my latest acquisitions. I really like the old white Skipper. Had the same bat when I was 11 - Many moons ago. The handle is actually made of a hollowed plastic topped with wood. I know this, as I drilled a hole in the top and filled it with lead to give it more weight. It broke in half a couple of weeks later!
([url]http://i.imgur.com/H4RX8LHl.jpg[/url])
([url]http://i.imgur.com/CBC072jl.jpg[/url])
Id love to get my hands on that Duncan Fearnley Magnum Club, My first full size bat!! You fancy selling?
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So I started collecting older bats a couple of years ago inspired by the vintage bats thread. I picked up a few old bats based on which ones people said were collectible, but just over a year ago I decided to focus on GNs - partially after seeing the collection of Scoops built up by the guy from Singapore.
Thought it was about time I shared a couple of pics of the collection so far.
(http://i65.tinypic.com/14tvl1g.jpg)
(http://i65.tinypic.com/2r7ym80.jpg)
(http://i66.tinypic.com/23vmafd.jpg)
(http://i65.tinypic.com/dw3lw7.jpg)
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Very nice. Am I correct in assuming the Lara 375 bats were still GNs?
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Yes, I believe they made them for him to sticker up, they also made bats for wisden (DG100) before it became the GN twin scoop
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Here's my £8.49 purchase of eBay, not bad at all!
([url]http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o697/NeonCricket/IMG_2483_zpsqiflxqmi.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/NeonCricket/media/IMG_2483_zpsqiflxqmi.jpg.html[/url])
Where didju get these grips? Are these same as used by JM here @6:15?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRAd8vrYhQo (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRAd8vrYhQo)
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Looks like the original grip.
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Looks like the original grip.
How about this one?
([url]http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/21/1c20e2bc33a5a4837f0742c3ca9e38a0.jpg[/url])
Is this same as used by JM?
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That looks like the ones Slazenger used in the late 90's. It's just a standard chevron isn't it?
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@Chalkie Where di you get the Twin Scoop? I've been looking for one of those for ages.
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@Chalkie Where di you get the Twin Scoop? I've been looking for one of those for ages.
@tim2000s I just got a bit lucky, I found it through a second hand selling site. The one I want now is a GN500 (4 scoop)
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[Sorry if this post appears twice - the server gave some funny error messages first time]
I have a nice Newbery Club Master. Can anyone give a rough date for it? I sent pics to Newbery and they didn't know when it was made.
Photos are at https://photos.app.goo.gl/MJKL3rMTqjLaBp3U7 excuse the jazzy grip and scuff sheet... It is for sale on a well known auction site at the moment...
Also, not sure if this is really Vintage, and it's definitely not British made, but here is a BDM Dynamic Force. Can anyone date it, and do you think the amazing tiger decals and carving are original or
some custom messing with the bat? This one definitely not for sale... See pics at https://photos.app.goo.gl/jN9vKXiTee3ipu36A
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I'd say that Newbery was likely mid 90's.
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Also, not sure if this is really Vintage, and it's definitely not British made, but here is a BDM Dynamic Force. Can anyone date it, and do you think the amazing tiger decals and carving are original or
some custom messing with the bat? This one definitely not for sale... See pics at https://photos.app.goo.gl/jN9vKXiTee3ipu36A
I have an old BDM typhoon which has similar groves in the back edges, think they copied the Slazenger V800 MK2. I think there is a picture earlier in this thread, will see if I can find it
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Here you go - the BDM is top right, and the Slaz bottom right (still have both but planning to sell as focusing on GN now)
(http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/o744/alasdairwhite/IMG_1716_zpsio35rhmc.jpg) (http://s1341.photobucket.com/user/alasdairwhite/media/IMG_1716_zpsio35rhmc.jpg.html)
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Here is my son's Harrow vintage Kippax Leviathon:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/eJmd2rorDzUQjRQL9
These are definitely some of the best stickers and presentation. I thought it was a devil picture but I now see that these are dragons. I particularly like the old style lettering. It's a shame so few of the bats nowadays have this kind of artwork.
The grains are really nice and it still pings well, although on close inspection I think it might be starting to delaminate. I may do some repair work before next season...
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Now if we are talking really vintage kit, take a look at
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Primitive-Wooden-Cricket-Bat-Sports-Bar-Pub-Man-Cave-Decorative/292920377307 (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Primitive-Wooden-Cricket-Bat-Sports-Bar-Pub-Man-Cave-Decorative/292920377307)
Could it be genuine? Or maybe just a modern mock-up
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No splice so either very old, or homemade, I would suggest the latter. My mate has something very similar in his garage, he made it out of a spare piece of oak he had lying around when his kids were young (20yrs ago)
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A couple of nice vintage bats here :
(https://i.postimg.cc/SxdH04VK/387-EC2-B4-1801-4-A28-B20-D-04-B01571-C5-CC.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/SnXg8wB0)
(https://i.postimg.cc/43MLZxcX/A002-E8-B0-A4-DB-41-A4-A1-D6-A24-C8-C367-B13.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/HJw49H3N)
(https://i.postimg.cc/zDTtZ5G1/BE5947-FD-D8-F4-4-B2-B-9-E6-D-D16259-CA6-DE3.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/t7CtWK6r)
(https://i.postimg.cc/J03Pb32h/CAFF207-B-D4-E8-4-E7-E-81-BA-1970245-ECC11.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Wq3GVZjR)
(https://i.postimg.cc/QtT6MZg1/D57-FDA95-81-D3-4-E09-AC67-303878803509.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/S2mLZ5vx)
(https://i.postimg.cc/KvF9mV13/F1226-D9-B-C8-B2-4-BC4-88-B8-BC2-A9-AD21651.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/LhCkTxBm)
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I think the bat labelled as a Kippax is actually a HCB Reflex, it has the same distinctive shape as the Reflex
The SP is nice as well, pity it's missing some labels
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How old is this? Vaguely remember them from years ago..
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F223392111984 (https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F223392111984)
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marketed by David Gower late in his career - wonder where they were made/who made the bats for them as was probably too early for the small company bulk buying from RNS/SG etc?
i loved the gloves he wore!!!
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(https://i.postimg.cc/TYwYTY9q/DGOW01.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
(https://i.postimg.cc/5NR9ydKc/DGOW03.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
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This classic went quickly!
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Gunn-And-Moore-Diamond-Cricket-Bat-Short-Handle-Excellent/143140900471 (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Gunn-And-Moore-Diamond-Cricket-Bat-Short-Handle-Excellent/143140900471)
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This classic went quickly!
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Gunn-And-Moore-Diamond-Cricket-Bat-Short-Handle-Excellent/143140900471 (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Gunn-And-Moore-Diamond-Cricket-Bat-Short-Handle-Excellent/143140900471)
I'm not buying any bats ta moment but would have def bought that! great condition!
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This classic went quickly!
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Gunn-And-Moore-Diamond-Cricket-Bat-Short-Handle-Excellent/143140900471 (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Gunn-And-Moore-Diamond-Cricket-Bat-Short-Handle-Excellent/143140900471)
Not surprised, lovely condition and with the matching cover as well
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This classic went quickly!
Bought it when it came out, it was exciting design like diamond🙂
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Gunn-And-Moore-Diamond-Cricket-Bat-Short-Handle-Excellent/143140900471 (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Gunn-And-Moore-Diamond-Cricket-Bat-Short-Handle-Excellent/143140900471)
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I'm not buying any bats ta moment but would have def bought that! great condition!
Looks like it's maybe been used once, saw the same seller also sold one in mint condition earler, albiet a nasty non oil one. For 40 quid these are both lovely.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Gunn-And-Moore-GM-Cannon-Xtra-Cricket-Bat-Short-Handle-New-Non-Oil/143092837823 (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Gunn-And-Moore-GM-Cannon-Xtra-Cricket-Bat-Short-Handle-New-Non-Oil/143092837823)
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I've still got a GM Cannon original in the garage, one of the best bats I owned. Still original stickers but delaminated beyond repair I think. Most of the middle is stuck to the scuff sheet, otherwise repair I'd get it repaired as would love to try and use it in a net again just for old times sake.
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Not sure if this is really a vintage bats issue, but does anyone have experience with the GM Cannon 303 bats? Were they a decent blade? Looks like they retailed around £160 at the time.
The one I have is heavy, nearly 3lb, but is unfortunately poly armoured.
Has anyone tried removing polyarmour? Can it be sanded off? Are the grains of the bats underneath usually a mess?
Pics below...
https://photos.app.goo.gl/xr6uGjSUXQgWJnes8
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303 was the first English willow bat in the range, with the 202 and 101 being Kashmir. Decent cheap sticks I guess.
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Thanks.
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Here's one I've just got hold of :hunts county rapide. It's brand new with factory scuff sheet. Does anyone know roughly when these were made and what quality they are? It has 11 grains but a bit wavy through the toe and some blemishes. Not sure how it knocks up :
https://photos.app.goo.gl/Hedwc3cpLXx48uaKA
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I am going with early 2000's looks a decent bat.
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that's a late 90s model. it was lower middle of their range - sort of comparable to a Newbery Series 1, i.e. dense but good-looking willow.
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Thanks. Now sold on ebay. The buyer loves it...
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Has any of the collectors on the forum got a GN Volcano? Would love to see a few snaps. Surprisingly, even GN UK don't seem to much info about this model (or don't want to look for it in their archives).
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I've obtained another vintage brand new bat. This one is a GN Optimum Power Zone. Anyone has one of these or know the model? From around 2000 I think. Has five fairly faint grains. Originally had fabric cover on face but this has been removed. I'm not totally sure if it's English willow. Anyone know? It has great decals that I think are better than a lot of new GNs.
Will post pics later. The only issue is that it has Lancs. and Notts. County signatures on it, though probably not the big names of the time, e. G. Atherton. Does anyone have strong opinions of whether signatures should be kept or sanded off to make a usable bat?
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I’ve got an unused Optimum Megastrike 1000 which I think was the top of the range.
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I've obtained another vintage brand new bat. This one is a GN Optimum Power Zone. Anyone has one of these or know the model? From around 2000 I think. Has five fairly faint grains. Originally had fabric cover on face but this has been removed. I'm not totally sure if it's English willow. Anyone know? It has great decals that I think are better than a lot of new GNs.
Will post pics later. The only issue is that it has Lancs. and Notts. County signatures on it, though probably not the big names of the time, e. G. Atherton. Does anyone have strong opinions of whether signatures should be kept or sanded off to make a usable bat?
It may be a special Autograph bat that wasn’t intended for use. They tend to stanp them on the back near the top, but not always
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Has any of the collectors on the forum got a GN Volcano? Would love to see a few snaps. Surprisingly, even GN UK don't seem to much info about this model (or don't want to look for it in their archives).
They appear to be very rare, but I have one, think you have already seen pics of it
Recently I have also picked up a cross between the volcano/supalight and a scoop - so it has cut off shoulders and a single scoop at the back
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#Chalkie. Yes, could be one of those special autograph bats. But I think not in this case. Looks like a normal bat which has had the scuff sheet cut away to fit the autographs on. It's got a proper handle and the GN maker's stamps on it. And nicer quality sticker design than the usual. I'll see how it taps up tomorrow and post some pics.
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They appear to be very rare, but I have one, think you have already seen pics of it
Recently I have also picked up a cross between the volcano/supalight and a scoop - so it has cut off shoulders and a single scoop at the back
It's a probably a scoop supalight, sold in the 70s and 80s. It was the T20 concept, shorter, lighter balde, before T20 took off as a professional format!
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Thanks @Mortimer, it is a scoop supalite 5*, weighs just 2’5 without grip
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I’ve got an unused Optimum Megastrike 1000 which I think was the top of the range.
Any pics?
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They appear to be very rare, but I have one, think you have already seen pics of it
Recently I have also picked up a cross between the volcano/supalight and a scoop - so it has cut off shoulders and a single scoop at the back
@Chalkie, I might have missed. The only image I can recollect of this model is in this post http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=14156.0 (http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=14156.0) ( @12man )
Do you mind sharing the link to the photos or posting a few more?
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Here are the pics of the GN Optimum.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/iZ7wCApNnGxcPZxA9
It taps up nicely and has 5 straight grains, with an impurity line down the middle. I guess this is why it was originally covered with fibretec.
I can't really bear to remove the signatures,which include Matthew Haydn, Graeme Swan, Devon Malcolm, John Crawley, Neil Fairbrother and a whole list of other England /lancs players.
Can anyone identify the missing Lancs. names. I have so far :
Crawley
Yates
??
Austin
Hegg
??
Fairbrother
??
Lloyd
Watkinson
??
Chapple
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OK, got all the names except the one below Fairbrother. Can anyone complete it?
Northants:
Haydnm Swann, Pemberthy, Innes, Ripley, Malcolm, Sales, Brown, Cook, Logan, Love, Strong, Cousins
Lancs:
Crawley, Yates, Atherton, Austin, Hegg, Schofield, Fairbrother, ??, LLoyd, Watkinson, Smethurst, Chapple
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Flintoff and Ganguly played that day.
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Sorry @Andythomo21 just saw your post, I’ll try to get some pictures up
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Thanks. Yes I think the missing name is Flintoff! Many thanks. Was hoping to have Gangly as well but I can't see his writing on there.
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I trust you're not going to commit a crime against cricket history and sand off those signatures!
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No don't worry. I can't bring myself to do that. I'm a natural hoarder and don't tend to mess around with historical items. But I am selling it on Fleabay as I don't have a good use for it. The silly thing is that a decent bat with signatures seems to be less valuable than one with a clean face.
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Sadly that is the case, there doesn’t seem to be much interest in signed bats unless they are from a test match/series and ideally old ones, especially Ashes around the war years. I’ve seen ones with Bradmans signature sell very well, but ones from modern era often get very little.
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I saw this Bat, thought it's no use, passed on 🙂
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Thought I would post a couple of pics of my most recent acquisitions for my GN collection.
(http://i65.tinypic.com/35ibqrn.jpg)
(http://i63.tinypic.com/xd5gg6.jpg)
The GN 500 Supreme is a bit different as it has a narrower cane handle which has been encased in 5mm of rubber all the way down including the splice. It is so unusual that GN themselves can’t tell me anything about it, guess was just a trial one year.
(http://i63.tinypic.com/m8iq1u.jpg)
@tim2000s I know you like twin scoops, hope u like this one
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Maybe a John Newbery experiment? He did unusual handles when he formed his own comany.
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Potentially. I used a Newbery County with a similar rubber coating in the bench I made. That bat had cracked right through the splice/shoulders probably due to the lack of strength with the reduced cane.
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First time posting here so hope this is the right place for it, just recently picked up a Stuart Surridge Ian Redpath Autograph in pretty good condition considering how old it is (I assume the early 70's). Just wondering if anyone has seen any bats like this before or knows anything about it/recommendations as to whether to refurb it or keep it in its original condition. (I've tried attaching some photos but get a "cannot access attachments upload path" error, any advice on how to upload images much appreciated)
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Hey pal. Welcome. Sounds like a rarity.
Be good to see some photos.
Try this:
http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=7712.0 (http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=7712.0)
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Got lucky today and managed to pick up this beauty (the one on the right obvs) :) The other one came with it, but will probably be sold on
(https://i.postimg.cc/XvjgkQBp/3-BF2-BDD6-C1-D2-45-AD-A9-FC-2692-C31-B03-E3.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
(https://i.postimg.cc/5tsS7L8p/9-CAB7-B0-F-66-BD-408-B-8725-A5-C743-F45430.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
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Here are some new bats that I have collected recently. The Excalibur needs a bit of a refurbishment. The AB 5 Star and the other 5 Star (VR on the back) were good finds as was the 747. I always keep an eye out for GM Skippers and DF Colts as these were the bats of my youth.
(https://i.imgur.com/lMBfmMDl.jpg)
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Some nice ones there mate. The big question on refurbishing vintage is how far to go, personally I keep it very light touch, what are u planning for the Excalibur?
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I have some stickers so I will remove the black and orange band. I have replacement round stickers but I want to keep the originals. Give it a light sand and fill in a crack in the top of the bat. I like the patina of most of my bats and I'm a bit hesitant to start on the Excalibur. Always happy for any advice.
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It’s been a while since I posted some pics of my vintage GN collection, but finally managed to get a chance to bring them out of their hiding places whilst my wife was Xmas shopping, for a good sort out before we move house in the new year.
(https://i.postimg.cc/26mgrVzr/4-A2111-DB-B763-4-C41-B4-CB-2598-E24-BFF7-E.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/nsR31VjP)
(https://i.postimg.cc/L4xGF9GF/4-B4-EB1-D6-5-D15-49-ED-8-BB2-78-D82-EC822-F1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/PN8SmjtS)
(https://i.postimg.cc/sD881nVn/19-CAE9-F6-60-D3-4-C92-B367-750-B405-C645-D.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/ykmnby39)
(https://i.postimg.cc/bwt5nQrq/4-BFFCE69-C31-D-4603-AC1-E-2-E184-E2-CF767.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/dhJnPZGf)
(https://i.postimg.cc/QMcv2pZf/7-E7-AA50-D-5-D90-48-A8-978-E-EECAAF1-FEFC4.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/TyYkm5wb)
(https://i.postimg.cc/qqDFsw2v/93-B07532-D835-4410-82-FA-2820-D6-F18500.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/LgfvRzyc)
(https://i.postimg.cc/T13S5FLs/D46-E2891-216-F-40-D1-875-C-3-E059-CE1-D54-D.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/G86zZMjP)
(https://i.postimg.cc/26wM6r6v/E59-CA207-240-E-44-C7-82-E2-E791-A2-C8-EBD4.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/47YB2CpN)
(https://i.postimg.cc/668FwJK7/835905-D6-7087-4-DD2-B573-F82-B5302-B9-F9.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/YjwdfPhk)free image post (https://postimages.org/)
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Wow! Just wow, not a GN fan here but that is mighty impressive!
Did your wife ask what you'd been up to when she got back and saw your guilty look! :)
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@Chalkie Incredible collection - all of them the scooped type!
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Thanks, yes I should have said that I’m only really collecting the scooped or shaped versions. Sold off some other GNs I was collecting and plan to sell a few more including a Predator Atomic ;)
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That Dual T20 takes me back. About 2009/10. When one of the internationals started hitting it off the back of their bat and GN made that.
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Went for a bit of a rummage in the shed.....
This was actually a combination of my first and second love :)
Started life as a wonderful GM Maestro and a couple of seasons later my dad took it to Bernie to get it re-bladed (back when people still did that kind of thing lol). Was an absolute weapon for me.
(https://i.postimg.cc/B6xy49z5/20210122-144157.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/ZB5jxg40)
(https://i.postimg.cc/D0vChWLF/20210122-144142.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/dkfRmV5S)
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https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-RARE-KOOKABURRA-100-RIDGEBACK-CRICKET-BAT/274659797389?hash=item3ff2ffe98d:g:VCwAAOSwyE1gDzRT (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-RARE-KOOKABURRA-100-RIDGEBACK-CRICKET-BAT/274659797389?hash=item3ff2ffe98d:g:VCwAAOSwyE1gDzRT)
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After seeing @FattusCattus comment around Tusker bats this morning, I thought I would grab some images of a Tusker from my collection:
(https://i.postimg.cc/50QtyTs4/20210204-100450.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/FKRz57cJ/20210204-100431.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/YCtjRXCR/20210204-100407.jpg)
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(https://i.postimg.cc/dDFmCGRR/thumbnail.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/dDFmCGRR) (https://i.postimg.cc/vDv7tDXJ/thumbnail-2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/vDv7tDXJ)
(https://i.postimg.cc/dLt2HvxL/thumbnail-3.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/dLt2HvxL)
Some great vintage bats on here including a superb Gray Nicolls collection.
Dragged this one from the loft and thought it might be of interest to some: One of the earliest (1974?) Gray Nicolls Scoops.
Purchased from Holt and Haskell in Southampton.
Shame about the rear sticker but some great memories, a super piece of wood, and it still pings!
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After seeing @FattusCattus comment around Tusker bats this morning, I thought I would grab some images of a Tusker from my collection:
(https://i.postimg.cc/50QtyTs4/20210204-100450.jpg)]
Fantastic Tusker, great condition
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As spring has sprung, and we have a glorious sunny morning down here on the south coast, I thought I would unbox a few of the bats in my collection and get some photos of them. Unfortunately, my photography skills are nothing compared to some on here, but I thought I would share some photos of a Gunn & Moore Maxi Original I picked up recently. On the scales, this one comes in at 2lb 14oz, but with a lovely thick oval handle, it picks up really well.
The photos have come out a little 'sun kissed', but still show off one of my favourite bats in excellent condition!
(https://i.postimg.cc/bvVfVZD2/20210227-110741.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/85qQDxbp/20210227-110801.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/d17PbJrN/20210227-110753.jpg)
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As it is Friday, I thought I would post a couple of photos of a bat that arrived this morning. Having collected and stupidly sold the set a few years ago, I was back on the hunt and I have managed to pick up two or three of the fibreglass/graphite range in the last month or so. I will do some photos of them all once they have arrived and I have tided them up, but for the time being, enjoy!
(https://i.postimg.cc/vBwzq1vT/20210319-100714.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/MT0YhWsD/20210319-100720.jpg)
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Oh my god. Name your price!!!!!
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3 vintage bats from yesteryear:
Slazenger V500 5 Star.
Kookaburra Angry Beast Fibreglass.
Duncan Fearnley VR 5 Star.
(https://i.postimg.cc/P5BRgHNz/0876-CB25-B815-4270-85-CB-D68-B3280077-C.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/NKkDXW65)
(https://i.postimg.cc/7L0WDR2v/34-E87690-64-A4-41-C2-B18-B-1-A1-B9-E8-DF067.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/kVMcvfsw)
(https://i.postimg.cc/xTp7PM2Z/E3-F0-F7-AD-FA7-C-4-E00-9-C54-400-E3-C81450-D.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/yk9v1JWh)
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Love the V500. Had one for a while. Great bat.
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Love the V500. Had one for a while. Great bat.
Yeah, I was always envious of people with V100, V500 or V600 5 Star or Ultimate bats!
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Yeah, I was always envious of people with V100, V500 or V600 5 Star or Ultimate bats!
I had 2 v800 ultimate bats 😀 excellent bats
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Thank goodness fibreglass backs got nipped in the bud!
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A couple of my 2021/22 purchases. I'm amazed at the increase in what bats are going for in Australia. Easily twice what they were going for a year or so ago.
I never see V Carribeans or Kookaburra Supremes come up. I wanted the older style Supreme (Dean Jones) but I'll make do with this one for now..
(https://i.postimg.cc/vDN14PXn/Bats-2022-Back.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/vDN14PXn)
(https://i.postimg.cc/w7R1LhbG/Bats-2022-Front.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/w7R1LhbG)
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Just wondered if anyone has idea on the year that these bats were released? Thanks
The Magnum has a lot of signatures on but only in biro and unfortunately no idea who they are.
(https://i.postimg.cc/LXq8mpsQ/01-F1-D889-7-B68-4979-8844-F6-D53-EF2-FFC9.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/G8CCj6Gv)
(https://i.postimg.cc/sx7fZ47p/1-A255343-A291-4-E6-B-A4-C9-951-ADE04-F4-D1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/y36CM9fd)
(https://i.postimg.cc/MThKTFM6/62-A0-E81-E-3-E07-4908-B451-E0-B1-E5-A44612.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/R6LzpGLy)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Ls8s0fFp/F0-EC44-A4-465-D-466-B-8902-3357388-B9619.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/gx1dxx0S)
(https://i.postimg.cc/q7sGQPrY/F92-C4-C7-B-CC78-46-FB-BBA4-CA37-E52-C9-F19.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Y4SgCyhf)
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based on my foggy memory of mates bats i'd say - magnum maybe - 1996-1998? and kookaburra maybe 2001-2003?
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Slazenger V-12
One of my favourites-
(https://i.postimg.cc/s2RmbhGB/1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/ts2Fx75y)
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