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Title: My Catalyst Original L.E
Post by: BigBoyChado on May 25, 2008, 07:30:18 PM
Intro
I brought this bat in VKS, Ealing. I went there with some friends to have a look around and spend some money which I had recieved for my birthday. They shop is pretty small but had lots and lots of cricket equipment at the back. I began to look through the bats and was drawn towards the GMs. I picked up a few 808s but they were all to heavy for me so I decided to have a look at the L.Es and well I found a real gem of a bat.

Price
Ok it was alot of money and yes I know I could of got this and that etc. but this bat just felt made for me. I payed £260 for it but I believe it was worth it.

Looks
The bat has 14 straight grains and came with Gm Now. Has a small blemish near the toe.

Performance
I took the bat to the nets the next day and wow. This bat pinged. All my shots just seemed to go with minimal effort. Also I felt I could play all the strokes as it was nice and light (2'6) whereas my bat before was a hefty 2'10. Yet to really see performance in a game as I batted rather awfully the other night.

Overall
Great invesment. Its light, it pings, it looks amazing. Has a great pick up and well what more could you want !
(http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii17/charlieashford08/l052.jpg)
(http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii17/charlieashford08/l054.jpg)
(http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii17/charlieashford08/l053.jpg)
(http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii17/charlieashford08/l051.jpg)
Title: Re: My Catalyst Original L.E
Post by: Howzat on May 25, 2008, 08:18:31 PM
Thanks for the review mate!
Title: Re: My Catalyst Original L.E
Post by: Liam-SCCC on May 25, 2008, 08:23:14 PM
the catalyst looks absolutely lush Charlie, and for 2lbs 6oz looks meaty
Title: Re: My Catalyst Original L.E
Post by: BigBoyChado on May 25, 2008, 08:25:28 PM
cheers mate.
Title: Re: My Catalyst Original L.E
Post by: Arthur on May 25, 2008, 08:34:26 PM
That really does look awesome mate, some GM's I've seen this season have been stunners.
Title: Re: My Catalyst Original L.E
Post by: gramw on May 25, 2008, 08:42:51 PM
yeah seen a couple of beauties lately
Title: Re: My Catalyst Original L.E
Post by: Richie on May 25, 2008, 09:19:30 PM
Same with me boys!  But £260 is alot of money to pay!  Nice review btw!
Title: Re: My Catalyst Original L.E
Post by: Andy on May 26, 2008, 08:02:33 AM
Beauty of a bat there mate! good review too
Title: Re: My Catalyst Original L.E
Post by: stevie on May 26, 2008, 09:13:14 AM
Another gm that loks good seen a lot of them recently. Still seems a lot of money to pay for me but i'm sure the performance of the bat will be worth it.
Title: Re: My Catalyst Original L.E
Post by: Sameer on June 13, 2008, 10:31:05 AM
seems to have one HULK sized spine/profile. good stuff
I guess being an LE, its probably less dense, so lighter in weight
Title: Re: My Catalyst Original L.E
Post by: raymond on June 23, 2008, 09:11:33 PM
Gm le's defo seem to have the best grains out of anything, they all look lush but this years ones are really pale
Title: Re: My Catalyst Original L.E
Post by: VIVIAN on July 03, 2008, 02:17:03 AM
Looks great but i wouldn't expect anything less at £260  :o

I'd personally rather have a c6+ model or a custom and still save some cash.
Title: Re: My Catalyst Original L.E
Post by: Howzat on July 03, 2008, 07:41:34 AM
I actually agree with viv but that bat is a beauty!
Title: Re: My Catalyst Original L.E
Post by: VIVIAN on July 03, 2008, 09:51:14 AM
Yeah no doubting that, and isn't actually Heartwood by the toe not a blemish ...
Title: Re: My Catalyst Original L.E
Post by: stevie on July 03, 2008, 03:37:40 PM
I partially agree with you vivian but this bat looks so nice i would probably pay that price if i had the money
Title: Re: My Catalyst Original L.E
Post by: Apple on June 20, 2009, 12:11:17 AM
looks brilliant mate lucky u!
Title: Re: My Catalyst Original L.E
Post by: Liam-SCCC on June 20, 2009, 01:39:50 PM
mate, look how old the topic is, he has sold the bat now,

think before you post
Title: Re: My Catalyst Original L.E
Post by: nick123 on April 16, 2011, 06:51:26 AM
The Catalyst L.E  was my favourite gm bat and this further reinforces it because it has a lovley shape and a great grain's.
Title: Re: My Catalyst Original L.E
Post by: johan95 on April 16, 2011, 06:53:23 AM
Good to hear it mate. Just keep an eye as you don't really want to be digging up topics from 2009! ;)
Title: Re: My Catalyst Original L.E
Post by: 19reading87 on April 16, 2011, 07:19:33 AM
2008 it was started....