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Title: Cook and Strauss blades
Post by: thebigginge on November 07, 2011, 02:59:15 PM: Hi guys, will have some pics up later this evening for your delectation, 3 Olivions for Mr Cook (also proof of players not getting the nicest looking willow) and a lovely large scoop for Mr Strauss

Regards

Alex H
Title: Re: Cook and Strauss blades
Post by: Buzz on November 07, 2011, 03:13:47 PM: you tease! get those pictures up!!
Title: Re: Cook and Strauss blades
Post by: essexarsenal on November 07, 2011, 03:20:34 PM: Cant Wait !
Title: Re: Cook and Strauss blades
Post by: petehosk on November 07, 2011, 03:24:58 PM: 3 Oblivions for Mr. Cook?

(http://i551.photobucket.com/albums/ii471/petehosk/Simpson.jpg)
Title: Re: Cook and Strauss blades
Post by: 19reading87 on November 07, 2011, 03:31:11 PM: Quote from: petehosk on November 07, 2011, 03:24:58 PM
3 Oblivions for Mr. Cook?

([url]http://i551.photobucket.com/albums/ii471/petehosk/Simpson.jpg[/url])

Lol
Title: Re: Cook and Strauss blades
Post by: Canners on November 07, 2011, 03:32:50 PM: Quote from: petehosk on November 07, 2011, 03:24:58 PM
3 Oblivions for Mr. Cook?

([url]http://i551.photobucket.com/albums/ii471/petehosk/Simpson.jpg[/url])

My sentiments exactly
Title: Re: Cook and Strauss blades
Post by: ppccopener on November 07, 2011, 03:59:01 PM: look forward to that. sounds like it might shed some light on 'the pro's want 40 grained whiter than white bats sanded by a topless model' myths

happy days
Title: Re: Cook and Strauss blades
Post by: thebigginge on November 07, 2011, 03:59:49 PM: in fairness boys you would probably only say that about 1 of cookys and straussy's scoop, the willow on the others doesn't look all that but by heck do they fly!
Title: Re: Cook and Strauss blades
Post by: Red Ink Cricket on November 07, 2011, 04:01:42 PM: Quote from: ppccopener on November 07, 2011, 03:59:01 PM
look forward to that. sounds like it might shed some light on 'the pro's want 40 grained whiter than white bats sanded by a topless model' myths

happy days

quite like to see that!
Title: Re: Cook and Strauss blades
Post by: jamesisapayne on November 07, 2011, 04:09:27 PM: Quote from: thebigginge on November 07, 2011, 03:59:49 PM
in fairness boys you would probably only say that about 1 of cookys and straussy's scoop, the willow on the others doesn't look all that but by heck do they fly!
it's nice to hear that from an actual batmaker!
Title: Re: Cook and Strauss blades
Post by: Colesy on November 07, 2011, 04:22:43 PM: I want to see a Scoop in action! Meaker didn't really get chance vs India
Title: Re: Cook and Strauss blades
Post by: Cover_Drive on November 07, 2011, 04:25:18 PM: I'm quite interested in seeing Cooks blade.

FOr Scoop lovers a question for you that since scoop has no spine then where does power in shot comes from considering spine is main source of power in shot...

Cheers
Title: Re: Cook and Strauss blades
Post by: thebigginge on November 07, 2011, 05:12:58 PM: Strauss scoop:

(http://i1132.photobucket.com/albums/m561/thebigginge/IMG_20111107_143459.jpg)

(http://i1132.photobucket.com/albums/m561/thebigginge/IMG_20111107_143340.jpg)
Title: Re: Cook and Strauss blades
Post by: thebigginge on November 07, 2011, 05:16:51 PM: Cook Oblivions

(http://i1132.photobucket.com/albums/m561/thebigginge/IMG_20111107_143625.jpg)

(http://i1132.photobucket.com/albums/m561/thebigginge/IMG_20111107_143112.jpg)

(http://i1132.photobucket.com/albums/m561/thebigginge/IMG_20111107_143127.jpg)

The pictures dont do justice for how poor the outer two look, they should only be shop 5*s but they really really go
Title: Re: Cook and Strauss blades
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on November 07, 2011, 05:19:27 PM: personally i dont care what the bat looks like as its not that part of it thats going to score you runs!

Top work tho Alex some great looking shapes to them all
Title: Re: Cook and Strauss blades
Post by: Cover_Drive on November 07, 2011, 05:22:22 PM: Looks good, what weight are they Alex?
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Post by: tim2000s on November 07, 2011, 05:39:52 PM: Those Oblivions look big!
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Post by: ppccopener on November 07, 2011, 05:40:54 PM: nice looking bats good to know they dont have to be cosmetically perfect to really go

lovely
Title: Re: Cook and Strauss blades
Post by: The_Bird on November 07, 2011, 05:47:03 PM: @thebigginge

Can you divulge what weight cook's bats are?

:D :D
Title: Re: Cook and Strauss blades
Post by: thebigginge on November 07, 2011, 06:01:18 PM: Quote from: The_Bird on November 07, 2011, 05:47:03 PM
@thebigginge

Can you divulge what weight cook's bats are?

:D :D

All 3 are between 2.9 and 2.9 & a 1/2

Strauss's scoop is up there at a meaty 2.12+
Title: Re: Cook and Strauss blades
Post by: The_Bird on November 07, 2011, 06:06:29 PM: Quote from: thebigginge on November 07, 2011, 06:01:18 PM
All 3 are between 2.9 and 2.9 & a 1/2

Strauss's scoop is up there at a meaty 2.12+

thanks ;)
Title: Re: Cook and Strauss blades
Post by: Canners on November 07, 2011, 06:20:58 PM: Alex

Please make me a bat ;)
Title: Re: Cook and Strauss blades
Post by: Johnny on November 07, 2011, 06:27:36 PM: Alex,

So had Strauss specifically asked you guys for a scoop, or are you just making him one to try off your own back?
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Post by: Six Sixes Cricket on November 07, 2011, 06:45:51 PM: Sorry to be a pain Alex but what are the edge sizes?

Thanks
Title: Re: Cook and Strauss blades
Post by: Ryan on November 07, 2011, 07:01:43 PM: I'm guessing the best looking one is the one in the middle. Look very big for the weight!

Top work...how would we go about employing your skilled services? I'm sure a few people on here would love a GN made by yourself. :D
Title: Re: Cook and Strauss blades
Post by: petehosk on November 07, 2011, 10:35:02 PM: Alex

Does Strauss still have a larger oval handle for bottom hand?
Title: Re: Cook and Strauss blades
Post by: thebigginge on November 08, 2011, 06:38:32 AM: Quote from: petehosk on November 07, 2011, 10:35:02 PM
Alex

Does Strauss still have a larger oval handle for bottom hand?

No pete, infact we havent made him a handle in that style since he was using our predator range. He has used standard oval since then.

Quote from: fletcheruk on November 07, 2011, 07:01:43 PM
I'm guessing the best looking one is the one in the middle. Look very big for the weight!

Top work...how would we go about employing your skilled services? I'm sure a few people on here would love a GN made by yourself. :D

Would love to make them but don't work privately
Quote from: d7bow on November 07, 2011, 06:45:51 PM
Sorry to be a pain Alex but what are the edge sizes?

35 -38mm

Thanks
Title: Re: Cook and Strauss blades
Post by: thebigginge on November 08, 2011, 08:03:44 AM: sorry about that, edge sizes are 35 - 38mm, was a bit too early when I tried posting!
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Post by: tommo256 on November 08, 2011, 08:20:20 AM: Is the scoop coming in at one grade of willow ?
Title: Re: Cook and Strauss blades
Post by: thebigginge on November 08, 2011, 08:25:50 AM: We are only making the scoop for sale to the public in one grade of willow at the moment....
Title: Re: Cook and Strauss blades
Post by: Six Sixes Cricket on November 08, 2011, 09:06:09 AM: Quote from: thebigginge on November 08, 2011, 08:03:44 AM
sorry about that, edge sizes are 35 - 38mm, was a bit too early when I tried posting!

No worries, thanks for taking the time to put pictures up and to reply to everyone's questions.