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Equipment => Bats => Bat Making => Topic started by: Ryan on June 14, 2012, 08:32:07 PM

Title: New RK Custom made for a forum member...
Post by: Ryan on June 14, 2012, 08:32:07 PM
Here is a bat I've been working on for David (acko109), its a distinction profile made from a standard grade one cleft with a round handle. Its 2.9oz (2.8oz with a standard grip) with a really light pick up.

Just need to contact Max (coverpoint_pro) and hopefully meet up with him tomorrow to drop off.

cheers, Ryan

(http://img685.imageshack.us/img685/8383/p1000693n.jpg)

(http://img256.imageshack.us/img256/8823/p1000695v.jpg)

(http://img803.imageshack.us/img803/2530/p1000696a.jpg)

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Title: Re: New RK Custom made for a forum member...
Post by: wilkie113 on June 14, 2012, 08:34:42 PM
looks top that mate, looks like you've got a hang of that profile! simmys looked great at the bat off too
Title: Re: New RK Custom made for a forum member...
Post by: Canners on June 14, 2012, 08:35:25 PM
beautiful work Ryan
Title: Re: New RK Custom made for a forum member...
Post by: acko109 on June 14, 2012, 08:35:57 PM
Like the look of that bud !
Title: Re: New RK Custom made for a forum member...
Post by: Ryan on June 14, 2012, 08:37:44 PM
cheers guys, hope your happy with it David!

i'll text max now before i forget.
Title: Re: New RK Custom made for a forum member...
Post by: Johnny on June 14, 2012, 08:44:07 PM
Want one
Title: Re: New RK Custom made for a forum member...
Post by: Ryan on June 14, 2012, 08:46:59 PM
well you know where to come johnny, I'll be in Manchester tomorrow if you want to have a spy at it  :D
Title: Re: New RK Custom made for a forum member...
Post by: GarrettJ on June 14, 2012, 08:47:23 PM
Ryan this looks similar shape to the one I have that you made?

I'll do a proper write up on it but I used it for the first time this week after knocking in with a mallet no nets.


Anyway kept hitting the ball high up the bat, response was ok. I was going to change it until I played a straight drive ..... Bang straight out of the middle over the bowler over long off over the bush to the car still rising then finally came down the other side of the car park on the main road.... Big hit.

Followed up with a slightly smaller  straight 6 to get 50* off 26 balls.

Middle is superb, rest of it probably needs knocking in but it went some distance and it wasn't a big heave.

Looking forward to unleashing it next midweek match
Title: Re: New RK Custom made for a forum member...
Post by: Johnny on June 14, 2012, 08:49:47 PM
well you know where to come johnny, I'll be in Manchester tomorrow if you want to have a spy at it  :D

If you fancy sponsoring me I'm in!

Loved Simmy's at the batoff, though it was slightly too heavy. This would be perfect
Title: Re: New RK Custom made for a forum member...
Post by: Ryan on June 14, 2012, 08:51:11 PM
Ryan this looks similar shape to the one I have that you made?

I'll do a proper write up on it but I used it for the first time this week after knocking in with a mallet no nets.


Anyway kept hitting the ball high up the bat, response was ok. I was going to change it until I played a straight drive ..... Bang straight out of the middle over the bowler over long off over the bush to the car still rising then finally came down the other side of the car park on the main road.... Big hit.

Followed up with a slightly smaller  straight 6 to get 50* off 26 balls.

Middle is superb, rest of it probably needs knocking in but it went some distance and it wasn't a big heave.

Looking forward to unleashing it next midweek match

good to hear that John. i'm sure it will serve you well!
Title: Re: New RK Custom made for a forum member...
Post by: Ryan on June 14, 2012, 08:53:37 PM
If you fancy sponsoring me I'm in!

Loved Simmy's at the batoff, though it was slightly too heavy. This would be perfect

I'd love to but its not looking good at work ATM so monies a little tight.

I'm still up for sorting your bats at post season, me know and we can meet at krispy kreme  :D

Title: Re: New RK Custom made for a forum member...
Post by: RoCo Da Pixie on June 14, 2012, 08:53:55 PM
Lovely looking stick, What damage does this do to the bank balance?
Title: Re: New RK Custom made for a forum member...
Post by: GarrettJ on June 14, 2012, 08:57:25 PM
Ryan

To get the true distinction profile you need a bigger spine and more concavibg. If you need some pics of my distinction I have them on flick somewhere
Title: Re: New RK Custom made for a forum member...
Post by: Ryan on June 14, 2012, 08:59:40 PM
Ryan

To get the true distinction profile you need a bigger spine and more concavibg. If you need some pics of my distinction I have them on flick somewhere

biggest spine i could get with a standard cleft John. Simmys was made with an over sized on so bigger spine and more concaving.

send me the link over though mate  :D
Title: Re: New RK Custom made for a forum member...
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on June 14, 2012, 10:18:48 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdQIGe5wyLY&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Title: Re: New RK Custom made for a forum member...
Post by: mad_abt_cricket on June 15, 2012, 03:35:50 AM
Nice work Ryan and top finishing.
Title: Re: New RK Custom made for a forum member...
Post by: Andypara on June 15, 2012, 04:11:00 AM

good looking bat especialy like the profile the he will be very happy with that
Title: Re: New RK Custom made for a forum member...
Post by: Ryan on June 15, 2012, 07:03:32 AM
Thanks guys, think I'm getting the hang of this bat making lark. Just every bat I make I don't really want to let go. Really like this one, it would be a perfect match bat for me :(

Im sure David will take good care or her ;p
Title: Re: New RK Custom made for a forum member...
Post by: trypewriter on June 15, 2012, 08:54:47 AM
A lot of wood for the weight there fella - top work!
Title: Re: New RK Custom made for a forum member...
Post by: GarrettJ on June 15, 2012, 12:17:24 PM
Ryan .... profile pics of the distinction


http://www.flickr.com/photos/67335654@N02/6130465019/in/photostream/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/67335654@N02/6131014108/in/photostream/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/67335654@N02/6131013974/in/photostream/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/67335654@N02/6131013776/in/photostream/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/67335654@N02/6131013646/in/photostream/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/67335654@N02/6131013398/in/photostream/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/67335654@N02/6131013204/in/photostream/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/67335654@N02/6131012936/in/photostream/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/67335654@N02/6130463471/in/photostream/   1p edge width!!