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Equipment => Bats => Reviews => Topic started by: swamidude on June 26, 2012, 03:04:08 PM
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So a few weeks back I was planning a trip to visit Asad (had been thinking the end of this week) and just to see what he had I shot an e-mail to Ajit (onlinestockist). Now I know he is very unpopular on here, but I have had good dealings with him in the past and decided to see what he had available. At this point he offered me a deal I couldn't resist. I won't mention numbers (maybe over PM) but it was double digits for this stunner and the gloves together, including postage from India!
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Overall his service was excellent, I believe he runs a shop in India and hence he can only reply at 6am GMT (before opening) and 1pm (after closing) but even so his communications were excellent.
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He dispatched the kit last Tuesday, and it has just arrived here an hour ago, well packaged and extremely protected from any hazards in transport.
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One complaint I do have however is that I requested a clear anti-scuff sheet to be sent, however he sent one with the fibre tape style which I prefer to stay away from, so I'll have to shop around to see where I can acquire one on the cheap.
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The rebound from the blade is fantastic, and the edges are around 32mm. The spine is about 27mm from the edge height, and all this weighs in at a measly 2.9lbs! What's more it hardly feels like you're holding anything when wearing gloves, while in comparison my M&H Original, 1 oz heavier, feels like a bag of bricks!
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The gloves are fabulous-although I haven't had the chance to test them yet in a game they fit great, and aren't too bulky. The palm material is supple but feels durable and provides a
great grip on the bat.
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Any questions feel free to ask.
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Looks quality.
Quite like the look of the gloves, are they smaller than their UK counter parts? I have smaller hands so that would perfect if they were.
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Nice gear the SG stuff. If the gloves are Indian fit mens they will be similar to a small mens size over here.
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I have an rsd pro which i picked up for double digits and its my match bat ahead of a salix performance and a redback le! Its an absolute dream to bat with!! Sure yours will be brilliant too!!