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Cricket Manufacturers / Brands => Hell4Leather => Topic started by: banjo7 on July 29, 2011, 09:59:18 AM

Title: My new Hattori 5*
Post by: banjo7 on July 29, 2011, 09:59:18 AM: Woke up today, checked my emails only to see an email from Matt saying my bat was sent yesterday and should be with me today. Immediately I was excited and then noticed the rather bat shaped box in my room which my mum had put there. I eagerly opened the box to reveal the new Hattori.

Specs I asked for:
Low middle
2lb 8oz
Knocking in

What I received:
2lb 8oz
9 grains
Low middle
Little concaving
A very long middle
Edges which are huge for the weight. Around 37/38mm at the largest point.
Tendulkaresque profile

Overall I am extremely happy with what I received. The bat is huge for the weight and responds well off the mallet. Got a game today so shall be testing it out and hoping it goes well! Will update later with how the bat played if I manage to get the ball on bat that is!

Apologies for the poor picture quality as they are from my iPhone but I hope it gives a general idea of the bat.

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Title: Re: My new Hattori 5*
Post by: justnotcricket86 on July 29, 2011, 10:03:34 AM: Tasty mate - I love mine.

Although I probably wouldn't let it loose in a game just yet, would have a few throw downs and give the edges and toe a bit of work with a mallet.
Title: Re: My new Hattori 5*
Post by: banjo7 on July 29, 2011, 10:05:47 AM: Yeah I reckon I'll see how the throwdowns go today before the game. I paid for the knocking in and oiling so hopefully it is ready to go
Title: Re: My new Hattori 5*
Post by: justnotcricket86 on July 29, 2011, 10:08:55 AM: Same here mate, Matt knocked in both of mine. I am sure you will be OK - just make sure they are decent balls!

I'm telling you now though, when you have throwdowns you will get excited ;)
Title: Re: My new Hattori 5*
Post by: banjo7 on July 29, 2011, 10:10:11 AM: Yeah I'll just get a few throwdowns from decent balls see how it pings. Hopefully mate! It responds very well off the mallet. The middle is long too so should be forgiving for a very average player such as myself.
Title: Re: My new Hattori 5*
Post by: Six Sixes Cricket on July 29, 2011, 10:14:24 AM: Looks a cracker, good luck with it.
Title: Re: My new Hattori 5*
Post by: roco on July 29, 2011, 10:19:53 AM: Looks tops I may have to invest in one of these soon
Title: Re: My new Hattori 5*
Post by: tc2584 on July 29, 2011, 10:23:28 AM: Could you PM me what you paid for this, as I really want one!
Title: Re: My new Hattori 5*
Post by: Simmy on July 29, 2011, 10:36:29 AM: i want to sell all my bats and just have one of these and my excel monster lol.
Title: Re: My new Hattori 5*
Post by: banjo7 on July 29, 2011, 10:38:23 AM: Probably wouldn't be a bad idea! Your excel looks great!
I'm just hoping I adapt to this bat quickly, I'm used to a 2;12 but a persistant shoulder injury means I need a nice light bat.
Title: Re: My new Hattori 5*
Post by: Simmy on July 29, 2011, 10:41:11 AM: my excel is 2.12 and is perfect for me. but recently having used the bowling machine at 85mph 2.12 is to heavy and i used fletchers laver and wood @ 2.7 and it was much easier to play the ball
Title: Re: My new Hattori 5*
Post by: 19reading87 on July 29, 2011, 10:41:55 AM: Quote from: justnotcricket86 on July 29, 2011, 10:03:34 AM
Tasty mate - I love mine.

Although I probably wouldn't let it loose in a game just yet, would have a few throw downs and give the edges and toe a bit of work with a mallet.

There are only a few weeks of the season left, wouldn't you want to use it before the end?
Title: Re: My new Hattori 5*
Post by: Simmy on July 29, 2011, 10:43:34 AM: few weeks left?

we have about 9 weeks left? ll
Title: Re: My new Hattori 5*
Post by: justnotcricket86 on July 29, 2011, 10:49:10 AM: Yead reds I know what you mean, just didn't want the bloke to suffer any damage!
Title: Re: My new Hattori 5*
Post by: banjo7 on July 29, 2011, 10:50:00 AM: Yeah still a while left. All going to plan I should have a good 25 games left.
Title: Re: My new Hattori 5*
Post by: langer17 on July 29, 2011, 10:53:54 AM: At maximum we get between 15-25 innings over here in Australia, thats all. We have no mid-week comps though which sucks :-(
Title: Re: My new Hattori 5*
Post by: 19reading87 on July 29, 2011, 11:06:22 AM: True i should have 19 games left....
Title: Re: My new Hattori 5*
Post by: Ryan on July 29, 2011, 11:52:09 AM: nice looking bat. hope it goes well!
Title: Re: My new Hattori 5*
Post by: wilkie113 on July 29, 2011, 11:53:46 AM: Looks an absolute belter that does!
Title: Re: My new Hattori 5*
Post by: banjo7 on July 29, 2011, 07:16:14 PM: Unfortunately the only thing stopping the Hattori from performing today was the bloke holding it! Flew off some knockdowns and a nice back foot cover drive rocketed to the boundary for 4. I then decided the bloke at mid off looked a bit bored so to give him some catching practice. 5 runs. But the bat seemed good.
Title: Re: My new Hattori 5*
Post by: ca_gold on July 29, 2011, 09:24:24 PM: great looking bat. i've been thoroughly impressed with my h4l. next one will def be a hattori.