Custom Bats Cricket Forum
Equipment => Bats => Custom Made => Topic started by: Buzz on March 31, 2012, 09:01:39 AM
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OK - some of you will have seen pictures of this on Twitter - but here are a few more details...
It was made for an senior executive of an American banking operation who, unsurprisingly was over the moon with the presentation
It was an Ultima made from the performance light cleft (so not a cheap option...) The shape was Origin and the weight was 2.9 without the hand crafted plating.
Here is a bit more of the story...
This was the very first of these very special jobs and completed in a very tight schedule [this can be tough for SAF cough ;) ]. The SAF team had to work extra hours so that it didn’t have a knock on effect to other projects.
This is the first of a few bats you’ll see over the next year that are very special...
The demand is there and when they can see who and what we are, its takes this craft from a skill that is dying in the eyes of many and turns it into an art form. The money generated from these special projects helps fund projects overseas as we aim to increase the awareness of cricket in the US and also importantly help subsidise cricket bats for children... So we can make something really decent and that is actually correct, suits the child and does not compromise! The education should be as you can appreciate and testify too.... Its should be an extension of you not a show piece. You can have the show piece when you have nailed some serious stats and when can then make you one to hang on your wall once the career is done and the goals have been achieved!!
Oh and I almost forgot what you really wanted to see...
(http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac151/buzzrockport/face.jpg)
(http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac151/buzzrockport/1.jpg)
(http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac151/buzzrockport/2.jpg)
(http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac151/buzzrockport/3.jpg)
I hope to have some more photos later too :)
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That is stunning and I think what SAF are doing is fantastic.
10 out of 10...
Is the owner British or American? I only ask as it would be a shame if the new owner does not have a love for the best game in the world.
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this is what i dream my retirement would be :), buying high end bats and putting them in beautiuful case. Then pick a different bat each day to knock it and play a bit...and some lucky kid would get my collection when i die :)
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Stunning! Not necessarily the willow but the laser etching is beautiful. Not sure of how the cost compares to stickers but I for one would love to see more manufacturers employing this technique. Bravo Senor Saf!
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Looks fantastic. I must admit it is the etching that sells it rather than the willow.
Buzz I got confused reading your post. Are you now part of SAF or were you quoting Andy?
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All the wives and girlfriends should see this :D
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hmmm, on a forum where guys want 'pro' bats for under 200 notes, i'm not sure we wanna see this! Looks lovely but I would feel like a (No Swearing Please) using it
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Beautiful bat! top work Andy! :D
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hmmm, on a forum where guys want 'pro' bats for under 200 notes, i'm not sure we wanna see this! Looks lovely but I would feel like a (No Swearing Please) using it
The MechTen is £199 so that'll tick that box... ;)
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The MechTen is £199 so that'll tick that box... ;)
without the etching and display case though! The bat looks lovely, though the display case is not my cup of tea.
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Stunning bat the SAFs this year look stunning incl the HADES which I'm loving
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enjoy it for what it is...you can buy a toyota to get to work or you can buy a bugati with titanium screws ;)...