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Cricket Manufacturers / Brands => blankbats.co.uk => Topic started by: alba caerulea on February 06, 2012, 08:38:05 PM
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This is a brief review of the bat I purchased from BlankBats last week. Having spoken to Tai a while back about getting a bat from him in the future, BB was my first port of call when I was ready to buy. He told me that he had something special that was based on the shape of a Series 1 SCat
From speaking to him in the past I would say that he is a man who knows his bats and I have to say that it felt good to be able to speak about any issues on the phone rather than the emails and receptionist messages that I've had from more established companies when buying bats in the past. After speaking with him extensively over the phone and via the forum I decided on a bat and paid for it last Wednesday (1st Feb) afternoon. The bat arrived on Friday morning packaged in bubblewrap inside a bat-box. Included inside were 2 grips and an anti-scuff sheet. The bat is very well finished and fitted with a toe-guard.
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I was told that this bat wasn't the prettiest I'd ever see but that these bats were selected on performance, and as you can see, this doesn't have the 10+ ruler straight grains that most people are after. I was also told that if I wasn't happy with the bat I could return it for a full refund, which gave me peace of mind on that front.
On my scales this bat weighs a smidgen under 2.11 with the toe-guard and chevron grip on it. It is fitted with an oval handle that thickens slightly on the bottom hand (correct me if I'm wrong there BB!) The pick-up is unbelievable for the amount of wood that is there. As you can see the edges are between 29 and 30mm at their thickest point, which is quite remarkable for a mid-weight, traditionally shaped bat with no concaving. The spine is huge
The bat has been sat soaking up oil since it arrived, I've been waiting for a teammate to return my mallet anyway but I'll add some info about how it taps up when I get it back. A full review will follow after the bat is knocked in and the season starts but at the moment I have to say that I'm very happy with what I got for my money and the customer service offered by Tai was excellent. For the record, I'm sure that Canners is just as knowledgable, I just didn't deal with him on this occasion!
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this bat is an absolute beast, I picked this one out for Tai, as this is a real performer and massive for the weight..... and I know how much of a fussy bugger he is ;)
I guarantee you'll be happy with this bat....
If your not let me know and il have it off you :)
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Looks like a very nice bat, interested to hear how it goes as Mike was trying to tempt me into buying a bb today.
Did you get my pm btw alba?
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Stunning bat bud, its taken me a few days to get over how big this bat is in relation to its weight and pick up its unreal!!! ;)
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Nice looking bat is the face quite flat or is it just the pictures?
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Looks lovely mate, brilliant bat! The profile looks good and I'm really liking the handles (from what I have heard from people) as I like thicker handles too! I'm sure this bat won't let you down! Hope it serves you well!
BlankBats here I come! :D
Nah Canners doesn't know much about bats, he always messages me and ask me 8)
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Whos that dude playing the checked off drive in the back ground . This bat will murder anything on the front foot. Glad you like it. If I can be of any further assistance be sure to give me a shout.
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Yes it has a fairly flat face also a gentle bow.
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Whos that dude playing the checked off drive in the back ground . This bat will murder anything on the front foot. Glad you like it. If I can be of any further assistance be sure to give me a shout.
Haha that is a genuine coincidence, but what a lovely shot eh? That Icon mini set is available too if anyone is interested ;)
Thanks alot guys, very happy with the bat, will update this as and when I have something to add to it
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I can affirm to this profile being a gun on the front foot, it was unreal when I tried the demo bat :D
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I can affirm to this profile being a gun on the front foot, it was unreal when I tried the demo bat :D
im glad you managed to hit a few ;)
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Alba have you had a hit with this beast yet?
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I've given her a thorough 90 minutes with the mallet on the edges and bottom 2 or 3 inches. And of course had a few from the middle which has an excellent response! The 'sweet-spot' on this bat seems to stretch further than any bat i've previously owned, and i've had some good ones. I'l be wanting a pair of gloves aswell mate depending on sizes, are they in English mens size?
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yes mate English mens sizes, we have 2 pairs of indian mens gloves for the guys with girly hands ;)
glad you are loving the bat, let me know when its fully knocked in and il buy it back off of you ;) lol
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let me know when its fully knocked in and il buy it back off of you ;) lol
Join the queue :D
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haha
you like it as well then?
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Alba where are you bud? Any updates on this one??
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He used this for the first time last night and it was incredible, he was a very happy chap!!! expect an update soon tai....
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Great I'm glad he likes it.
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Alba made a post here earlier right????
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Alba made a post here earlier right????
Yes, looks like it been deleted. ???
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Not deleted, it will be the fact that posts will show up on the old server but u will be logged onto the new server which is showing newer stuff
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Not deleted, it will be the fact that posts will show up on the old server but u will be logged onto the new server which is showing newer stuff
So anything put on the forum between now and till 100% migration to the new server is effected, will be lost?
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http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=17285.msg277688#new
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Alba made a post here earlier right????
I can't be bothered to re-write what I did this morning as I've just got in from 12 hours at work and I need to consume some lager to bring myself back to sanity, but here is the basic message .......................
To all people on all servers in all nations - this bat is a gun, do not spend money elsewhere when these are available!
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Due to the weather and match situation I havent yet had an extended knock with this beast.
Had a super net with it tonight though, even inside edged a couple of straight drives through wide mid-on for 4. Its brilliant on the drive.
Will update further when I have an innings of substance!
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Had a nice little 26* with this beast yesterday including five 4s. Really opening up now and the middle is lengthening
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Well after 1 season, which equates to 8 or 9 innings this year, I have to say I am very happy with how this bat has performed.
Forward defensives have regularly bought me singles and even twos, and I don't mean because I am dropping the ball and running, the middle of this bat takes the ball away from fielders even without a follow through.
The biggest difference this bat has made to my game is being able to hit boundaries off the back foot with a vertical bat, particluarly through the off side a la Damien Martyn. The extensive sweet spot has allowed me just to time the ball which means my shape has been better and I have found the middle more often.
I would thoroughly recommend a Blank Bat for anyone looking to purchase ready for next season.
One negative this season, although probably being down to the pitches more than anything, is my lack of sixes. Last season I hit the most in my team whereas this campaign I think I've only managed one. So to help rectify this I felt it only wise to purchase this monster a few weeks back
http://www.flickr.com/photos/87174322@N03/7983275542/in/photostream/
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Quite a weapon! Edges 40mm at the thickest point and toe 33mm at the middle. This will not be used outside this year, at present its had around 3 hours of knocking in, so will be doing a bit more over the winter to have it fit and firing for next April!
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Looks lovely mate, indeed a beast!
How well does this ping compared to your first bat?
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that looks lovely alba..
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Here is my original Blank Bat after a refurb courtesy of John at Red Ink and some shiny new stickers from the BB lads
Can't wait to unleash this one again next season!
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Obviously its impossible to tell from the pictures but John did an excellent job with the refurb. The finishing is delightful and he even managed remove from view a small dent on the spine that occured when bat met wall after a horrendous piece of umpiring at the back end of last season
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Looks tidy mate
iBat?
8)
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Looks lovely! A fully opened 'un, hope it get to ample of runs.
Looks tidy mate
iBat?
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Hehe :))
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What was the weight of this one? Looks like a beast.
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What was the weight of this one? Looks like a beast.
that bat was around 2.10....
i have one available in that exact shape and profile in L.E willow in 2.8 if you require something lighter?