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Title: V12!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: FattusCattus on August 12, 2012, 09:14:46 PM
Just read on Cricket Insight that the V12 is coming back!!!! oooh, I've just wet meself!

How am I going to afford a V12 and a Dynadrive?
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Post by: toenails97 on August 12, 2012, 09:16:17 PM
V12  ?
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Post by: junter97 on August 12, 2012, 09:19:22 PM
V12  ?
YES V12!!!!!! :D :D However I am also too young to know anything about the V12. But judging by all the hype I've heard about the 'magical V12' it was a good'un.
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Post by: toenails97 on August 12, 2012, 09:21:12 PM
Manufactures seem to be bringing Out a lot of classics that people used to love,,, can only be a positive thing !
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Post by: Alvaro on August 12, 2012, 09:26:33 PM
Or a cynical attempt to rekindle interest in tired brands?
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Post by: junter97 on August 12, 2012, 09:29:50 PM
Or a cynical attempt to rekindle interest in tired brands?
Think this is quite possibly the case with Slazenger, too many negative connotations with Sports Direct I think, they need a way to start selling high end bats.
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Post by: ItsJustCricket on August 12, 2012, 09:37:10 PM
Think this is quite possibly the case with Slazenger, too many negative connotations with Sports Direct I think, they need a way to start selling high end bats.

Couldn't agree more, Jack...
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Post by: FattusCattus on August 12, 2012, 09:40:11 PM
Plus they are plugging in to a market of fat, balding, ageing, club cricketers in their 40's with more money than talent, who will buy these bats in the hope that they will make them bat as well as they did in 1984.

I'm certainly one of them..................apart from the money that is!
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Post by: toenails97 on August 12, 2012, 09:41:42 PM
Maybe so with slazenger,,,,, but with gray nicolls bringing back the dynadrive and scoop they're doing good in my opinion as that's what many people want
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Post by: junter97 on August 12, 2012, 09:49:26 PM
Yeah it's a whole different story for Gray Nics as they're still having their new, brightly coloured, snazzy, modern bats. They will cater for the whole market next year, unlike Slazeger it seems.
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Post by: toenails97 on August 12, 2012, 09:54:05 PM
Yeh but some how I think kookaburra could jump on the band wagon and bring out the bubble or ice back
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Post by: thedon on August 12, 2012, 09:54:26 PM
Slazenger need to do a puma.
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Post by: toenails97 on August 12, 2012, 10:06:22 PM
It would be great if there was a millichamp and hall puma
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Post by: pacman75cricket on August 12, 2012, 10:38:49 PM
Yeh but some how I think kookaburra could jump on the band wagon and bring out the bubble or ice back

Go back further SuperLegend (memories of Dean Jones + Alan Lamb)
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Post by: toenails97 on August 12, 2012, 10:41:56 PM
Never heard of that bat
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Post by: pacman75cricket on August 12, 2012, 10:58:19 PM
My first senior bat remember it well.
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Post by: Tom on August 12, 2012, 11:24:20 PM
Slazenger full launch day is tomorrow - which means I should get some sleep. I'm up early.
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Post by: mdl_1979 on August 13, 2012, 12:08:41 AM
Had 4 V12s as a kid.  Loved them.  Hope they do it justice.
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Post by: spl on August 13, 2012, 12:59:44 AM
The V12 was around a couple seasons ago wasn't it?
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Post by: Number4 on August 13, 2012, 03:35:58 AM
Yeh but some how I think kookaburra could jump on the band wagon and bring out the bubble or ice back

The ice only finished 2 years ago
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Post by: Manormanic on August 13, 2012, 08:04:33 AM
if Kookaburra were to do anything they should do the Alec Stewart era Bubble and the late 80s Ridgeback - in fact, that Ridgeback is just the kind of shape that would go really welll with modern bat making techniques, you could make something huge for very little weight!
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Post by: tim2000s on August 13, 2012, 08:24:22 AM
The one thing I do remember about the v12 was that it had a pretty small middle. Be interesting to see what they do to modernise it...
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Post by: Manormanic on August 13, 2012, 08:46:46 AM
also be interesting to see if they go super-retro with the graphics
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Post by: toenails97 on August 13, 2012, 08:49:00 AM
The ice only finished 2 years ago
Yeh but a lot of people loved the ice and the ice 850 softs
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Post by: uknsaunders on August 13, 2012, 08:52:08 AM
Plus they are plugging in to a market of fat, balding, ageing, club cricketers in their 40's with more money than talent, who will buy these bats in the hope that they will make them bat as well as they did in 1984.

I have no idea what you are on about  :D
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Post by: Buzz on August 13, 2012, 09:06:02 AM
I thought the v12 bats were rubbish.

even when Viv used one.
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Post by: Number4 on August 13, 2012, 09:15:13 AM
I thought the v12 bats were rubbish.

even when Viv used one.

I think Viv made them look good
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Post by: 100 not out on August 13, 2012, 09:21:29 AM
The V12 i had was a monster bat.

The Symonds Tusker needs to. . . .make a comeback.


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Post by: Johnny on August 13, 2012, 09:23:56 AM
I had an awesome V12 too
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Post by: Jenko on August 13, 2012, 09:32:12 AM
Are these Super Tuskers legit???

http://www.cougarcricket.net/Symonds_Bats/Symonds_Bat_RhinoCharge.html

My old club when I was 14 used to have one and I bought it off them for $50...it had a terrible pickup probably due to being loaded with oil haha loved it though....don't know what ever happened to it though sadly!
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Post by: tushar sehgal on August 13, 2012, 12:13:39 PM
anyone has a decent pic of V12 or has a v12 and would not mind putting pics up for those of us who have not seen it :( , i noticed in the pic with kallis & styen that these look white almost painted/covered was that the case?
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Post by: Number4 on August 13, 2012, 12:17:16 PM
http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=11959.15
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Post by: tushar sehgal on August 13, 2012, 12:21:17 PM
[url]http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=11959.15[/url]


Thanks #4 :) still no profile shot though but definitely not painted over like i thought...
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Post by: Number4 on August 13, 2012, 12:24:57 PM
Scroll down for profile shot
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Post by: Manormanic on August 13, 2012, 12:28:58 PM
Even more interested to see what they do with it after seeing those - I reckon they could get something pretty amazing!
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Post by: tushar sehgal on August 13, 2012, 12:29:35 PM
Scroll down for profile shot

haha thanks i am blind :) haven't had my morning coffee...thanks
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Post by: Tom on August 13, 2012, 01:32:39 PM
Even more interested to see what they do with it after seeing those - I reckon they could get something pretty amazing!
V12 is a standard profile bat, a nice shape - made in England. Limited to 200 pieces

In the other ranges there's some real innovation. Scoops, edge inserts and different handles.

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Post by: Manormanic on August 13, 2012, 01:48:03 PM
V12 is a standard profile bat, a nice shape - made in England. Limited to 200 pieces

In the other ranges there's some real innovation. Scoops, edge inserts and different handles.

Standard profile as in not the same shape it used to be?  thats disappointing.

Gt any more detail on the rest of the range?
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Post by: Tom on August 13, 2012, 05:36:38 PM
Preview 2:

(https://p.twimg.com/A0McQ9sCAAELTGh.jpg)
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Post by: toenails97 on August 13, 2012, 06:16:08 PM
Looks concaved , not traditional
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Post by: crictech on August 13, 2012, 06:28:19 PM
V12 was my favorite bat, ranks right up there with the old DF Colt.

more pics on this thread

http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=12324.0
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Post by: Johnny on August 13, 2012, 06:38:55 PM
Such a shame that they've made zero attempt to do a modern twist on the old V12. I don't get it? Surely they could still have done the same retro graphics but with a more suitable model name... This isn't a V12, it's just a bat with a V12 sticker :(
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Post by: junter97 on August 13, 2012, 06:41:30 PM
The bat pictured above isn't the V12 is it though?
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Post by: junter97 on August 13, 2012, 06:43:15 PM
V12 here http://www.cricketinsight.co.uk/2012/08/13/2357/.
The bat pictured above is just the bat with the edge inserts that Tom talked about before.
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Post by: Colesy on August 13, 2012, 06:44:17 PM
Pictures are up on the Cricket Insight website, not sure about the Hex handle and edge inserts but the double spine looks intriguing
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Post by: junter97 on August 13, 2012, 06:47:25 PM
The V1200 looks like a mad T20 bat, it will be interesting to see the pricing.
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Post by: crictech on August 13, 2012, 06:48:06 PM
12thman posted this pic in previous thread

the V12 was all about that swell on the back - it was the willow equivalent of an Angelina Jolie

(http://i53.tinypic.com/wqy25z.jpg)
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Post by: paulkatich on August 13, 2012, 06:48:58 PM
Is it just me ? I feel the v12 has a high sweet spot.
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Post by: Tom on August 13, 2012, 06:49:30 PM
The V1200 looks like a mad T20 bat, it will be interesting to see the pricing.
Prices have come down this year from Slazenger, available in all grades.
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Post by: Buzz on August 13, 2012, 06:54:18 PM
those softs should be good value in the sports direct sale next summer!
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Post by: paulkatich on August 13, 2012, 06:54:49 PM
Good innovation but would like to see if it makes any difference. Looks like they have patents on the TAS Inserts technology.
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Post by: Tom on August 13, 2012, 06:56:11 PM
those softs should be good value in the sports direct sale next summer!
Yes, they didn't tear up any trees the classic pads and gloves.

The quality of the leather and gloves was amazing on them, the best I've ever seen. But styling is a little too 10 years ago on them.
Title: Re: V12!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: crictech on August 13, 2012, 06:58:54 PM
Is it just me ? I feel the v12 has a high sweet spot.

The raised middle started around 5" from the toe and finished around 8.5" from the toe
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Post by: crictech on August 13, 2012, 07:35:36 PM
Pictures are up on the Cricket Insight website, not sure about the Hex handle and edge inserts but the double spine looks intriguing


love the innovation in the new V1200 bat, will be interesting to hear the players feedback. especially interested to find out how the hollowed out handle holds up

http://www.cricketinsight.co.uk/2012/08/13/slazengers-2013-technology/ (http://www.cricketinsight.co.uk/2012/08/13/slazengers-2013-technology/)
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Post by: charlie15 on August 13, 2012, 09:20:24 PM
I'm slightly disappointed with the V12, it was my first senior bat years back and when I saw they were bringing it out again I got quite excited.  Looking at it though I'm just not too sure now.
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Post by: Number4 on August 14, 2012, 07:28:27 AM
The edge inserts have been done by a Tasmanian guy for years. There is a YouTube video on it somewhere
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Post by: tim2000s on August 14, 2012, 07:33:36 AM
Having had a chance to look at all of these, I think the Hex handle is interesting, and will be interesting to see what difference it really makes. I know of a number of makers who have been playing with handles and this is something a bit different again.

I remember the TAS inserts as there was a lot of discussion on here about them some time ago. While I know it is claimed that this makes the bat a grade B, I'm not so sure that the MCC will retain that, especially as the purpose is to improve the performance of the bat, which we all know they don't like... It's an interesting idea all the same and I'd like to try it out.

The "Double Spine" looks like a way to create a wider spine without increasing the weight. Again, remains to be seen whether it makes that much difference, but I'd like to have a go.

The V12 is, for me, the biggest disappointment, taking the V12 of a couple of years ago and sticking retro stickers on it rather than following what GN did and creating an update on a classic shape. That sucks in my opinion.

I'm also a bit disappointed with the naming of the new bat. I have an original V1200 at home. It was a V12 with an extended hump to give ti more middle. Come on Slazenger. If you are going to release bats using old names, at least pay homage...
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Post by: Number4 on August 14, 2012, 07:39:21 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8oF1J_rUYQw&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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Post by: tim2000s on August 14, 2012, 07:54:23 AM
What I love abotu that video is that the bat you see George Bailey using, which was a tester, looks like it is a Dynadrive!
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Post by: Tom on August 14, 2012, 08:02:48 AM
The edge inserts have been done by a Tasmanian guy for years. There is a YouTube video on it somewhere
Slaz have licensed the technology
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Post by: Bruce on August 14, 2012, 08:08:37 AM
Slaz have licensed the technology
AKA Paid off the bloke from Tassy.
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Post by: Number4 on August 14, 2012, 08:12:32 AM
What I love abotu that video is that the bat you see George Bailey using, which was a tester, looks like it is a Dynadrive!

It's a county he is using
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Post by: Bruce on August 14, 2012, 03:16:16 PM
Matt Prior using a V12 in the 3rd test. They look white as white can be. http://yfrog.com/kicnznej
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Post by: Vantage_Cricket on August 14, 2012, 03:36:14 PM
Looks lovely!
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Post by: ajm90 on August 14, 2012, 08:25:11 PM
Matt Prior using a V12 in the 3rd test. They look white as white can be. [url]http://yfrog.com/kicnznej[/url]

I think they're just his old V500 bats stickered up as they appear to still have the cut outs near the toe.
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Post by: Nickauger on August 14, 2012, 08:31:55 PM
I think they're just his old V500 bats stickered up as they appear to still have the cut outs near the toe.

Have you seen the size of the cut outs on the v500? I doubt very much you could keep a decent bat with that much sanding :)
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Post by: scottish_slogger95 on August 14, 2012, 08:38:56 PM
I think they're just his old V500 bats stickered up as they appear to still have the cut outs near the toe.

your right I can also see were the old v500 stickers were on the back of the bats too as they haven't faded.
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Post by: Alvaro on August 14, 2012, 08:40:43 PM
May be where the stickers were; no cut outs in Prior's bats...
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Post by: Nickauger on August 14, 2012, 08:41:08 PM
Maybe Prior's aren't Slazengers then?
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Post by: Alvaro on August 14, 2012, 08:45:41 PM
They should be.
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Post by: Nickauger on August 14, 2012, 08:50:17 PM
Then how would they sand the grooves out of the back?
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Post by: Alvaro on August 14, 2012, 08:51:40 PM
He didn't get V500 stock shape?
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Post by: Nickauger on August 14, 2012, 08:52:45 PM
Aha I see. Hadn't thought of that reason lol. I doubt they are slaz's anyway mind.
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Post by: TAS Bats on August 17, 2012, 08:51:21 PM
Good innovation but would like to see if it makes any difference. Looks like they have patents on the TAS Inserts technology.
I am the co-owner of TAS Bats. We had a university study completed last year which compared the ball rebound velocity from 2 identical Slazenger bats - 1 with TAS inserts and 1 without. Rebound velocities were up to 27% higher on the bat with TAS inserts. We also confirmed our claims that the sweet spot has been extended not just up and down the blade, but also outwards from the centre. Further, we also confirmed that the rotational forces in the handle from shots hit off centre have been reduced by up to 10%. Several years of actual on field testing has also shown that TAS inserts make the bat more robust with no major edge damage occuring on the bat edges. Follow our facebook page at facebook.com/tasbats01 as we will be posting some of these results over coming weeks.
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Post by: TAS Bats on August 17, 2012, 08:56:19 PM
It's a county he is using
You are correct - it is a county bat.
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Post by: TAS Bats on August 17, 2012, 09:04:14 PM
Having had a chance to look at all of these, I think the Hex handle is interesting, and will be interesting to see what difference it really makes. I know of a number of makers who have been playing with handles and this is something a bit different again.

I remember the TAS inserts as there was a lot of discussion on here about them some time ago. While I know it is claimed that this makes the bat a grade B, I'm not so sure that the MCC will retain that, especially as the purpose is to improve the performance of the bat, which we all know they don't like... It's an interesting idea all the same and I'd like to try it out.

The "Double Spine" looks like a way to create a wider spine without increasing the weight. Again, remains to be seen whether it makes that much difference, but I'd like to have a go.

The V12 is, for me, the biggest disappointment, taking the V12 of a couple of years ago and sticking retro stickers on it rather than following what GN did and creating an update on a classic shape. That sucks in my opinion.

I'm also a bit disappointed with the naming of the new bat. I have an original V1200 at home. It was a V12 with an extended hump to give ti more middle. Come on Slazenger. If you are going to release bats using old names, at least pay homage...
I can confirm that the MCC Laws Committee have viewed our product and have given it a Grade B classification. In fact our technology was one of the contributing factors to the changing of Law 6. Look forward to your feedback when you have had a chance to use the V100 TAS. A university study carried out last year has confirmed all of our claims of performance improvement.
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Post by: crictech on August 17, 2012, 09:05:42 PM
Good luck Mr Tas bats. great to see new innovations coming on to the market. so what do you do now that slazenger have it, are you still allowed to fit the inserts into other bats or work with other bat companies?
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Post by: TAS Bats on August 17, 2012, 09:11:15 PM
Good luck Mr Tas bats. great to see new innovations coming on to the market. so what do you do now that slazenger have it, are you still allowed to fit the inserts into other bats or work with other bat companies?
Slazenger have the global rights to fit TAS Inserts into new cricket bats. We will however continue to fit TAS Inserts into bats post production. This ensures that TAS technology will be available to all cricketers in one form or another.
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Post by: Buzz on August 17, 2012, 09:16:37 PM
are these bats legal for league cricket then?
I may be wrong, but grade b bats aren't for use in league cricket.
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Post by: Tom on August 17, 2012, 09:21:47 PM
Type A bats are the only bats for use in 1st class.

The ECB don't seem to have passed on any regulations for Premier League or League cricket bats, and unless your league has any specific requirements then Type B and C bats should be okay.

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Post by: Jenko on August 17, 2012, 09:27:06 PM
Wonder how they would go in a laminated bat
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Post by: crictech on August 17, 2012, 09:36:22 PM
is there a big difference between the tas insert and laver's lamitoe?
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Post by: Tom on August 17, 2012, 09:38:17 PM
Both Lamitoe and TAS are Type B under the laws.
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Post by: Kulli on August 29, 2012, 02:01:48 PM
Nothing to see here.
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Post by: Tom on August 29, 2012, 02:07:25 PM
Don't think we can talk about who makes who's bats.
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Post by: Kulli on August 29, 2012, 02:49:45 PM
Ok, the V12's seem to be pictured online in a workshop that has DF stuff left in the background.

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/294628_10151127473918427_1918927397_n.jpg)
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Post by: RossViper on August 30, 2012, 08:50:56 PM
that is classic!!!!! what plonkers!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by: Vantage_Cricket on August 30, 2012, 08:56:30 PM
hah or maybe sneaky advertising for DF
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Post by: ianbuchanan on August 31, 2012, 07:36:59 AM
That looks a beast! Love the old V12's, hit my first ever 4 with one back in the day...
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Post by: Cover_Drive on October 11, 2012, 09:13:21 PM
Jason reviewed it and I'm in love with this stick!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PUgnKP5hMg
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Post by: mad_abt_cricket on October 12, 2012, 08:25:56 AM
Seems to me that blade length is shorter than standard. Can anyone confirm?
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Post by: petehosk on October 12, 2012, 01:36:56 PM
Standard length I believe...

(http://i551.photobucket.com/albums/ii471/petehosk/LORDS2012/Slaz/Slaz_V12Bat01.jpg)
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Post by: Cover_Drive on November 08, 2012, 08:36:07 PM
A mate here got this bat and showed it to me. To be fair, I was least impressed with this stick. Off-set spine, tad bottom heavy, cork/rubber insert handle, sub-standard craftsmanship, one side had more concaving than other and so on.

I would never pay 400 quids for this bat, I'm glad I got to see my mates before I proceeded and ordered one.

Having said that I must say the laser engraving and the decals were impressive, I loved the look of them!
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Post by: Six Sixes Cricket on November 08, 2012, 09:41:57 PM
A mate here got this bat and showed it to me. To be fair, I was least impressed with this stick. Off-set spine, tad bottom heavy, cork/rubber insert handle, sub-standard craftsmanship, one side had more concaving than other and so on.

I would never pay 400 quids for this bat, I'm glad I got to see my mates before I proceeded and ordered one.

Having said that I must say the laser engraving and the decals were impressive, I loved the look of them!

Wow, wonder who makes them?
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Post by: Ryan on November 08, 2012, 09:44:24 PM
I was under the impression that everyone knew who made them.
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Post by: Six Sixes Cricket on November 08, 2012, 09:52:00 PM
I was under the impression that everyone knew who made them.

Sorry, my comment was sarcastic which CD will get.
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Post by: Cover_Drive on November 08, 2012, 10:57:50 PM
Wow, wonder who makes them?

Hehe, the way how bat was I would say a random Joe off streets of Worcester ;) :-[
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Post by: Vitas Cricket on December 03, 2012, 09:23:53 PM
Picked out 2 of these today for our shop stock.

Must say i disagree with the above comments regarding finishing. Ours are beautifully finished, lovely satin finished willow, blemish free face, lovley stickers. The only sketchy area is the tape on the grip which is a little ropey, but i'll replace this if a customers questions it.

I love the grip itself. Plain black version of their innovative octoplus grip, which is my favourite and is on all of my bats. Black colouring hides all the new age tech behind a traditional image.

We have number 72 and 159.  :D
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Post by: ItsJustCricket on December 03, 2012, 10:10:14 PM
I know not many people on this forum agree with me about this bat, but for those of you who are interested, here's the video review we shot of the ones we have in stock at the moment: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUNGYot28Fo&feature=plcp
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Post by: Vitas Cricket on December 03, 2012, 10:34:56 PM
I know not many people on this forum agree with me about this bat, but for those of you who are interested, here's the video review we shot of the ones we have in stock at the moment: [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUNGYot28Fo&feature=plcp[/url]


Agree with pretty much everything you said Paul. Not sure i can justify yet another premium bat for myself, but if the V6's are anything like the V12 in shape then i may get one of them plus the pro tour soft gear for some classy looking (and slightly hungover) sunday runs this summer!
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Post by: ItsJustCricket on January 17, 2013, 08:03:49 PM
It was very interesting to see the new V12 5 Star at Slazenger today.  Very rare, these - I believe only 4 shops in the country will be stocking them, including IJC and Uzi! Quite nice too... Managed to pick up a couple of beauties in 2.9 and 2.10.  More details to follow!
Title: Re: V12!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: petehosk on January 17, 2013, 09:05:32 PM
I saw 4 or 5 of the V12's at Uzi Sports at the weekend.
Stunning bats with lush profile, although they should be at that price!
Title: Re: V12!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: ItsJustCricket on January 17, 2013, 09:26:06 PM
I saw 4 or 5 of the V12's at Uzi Sports at the weekend.
Stunning bats with lush profile, although they should be at that price!


The V12 5 Stars look just as good really, and yet they're quite a lot less expensive...
Title: Re: V12!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: sfa82 on January 17, 2013, 09:29:41 PM
Do they have the laser etching as well? How much is a lot less expensive? As always, pictures would be most welcome :D
Title: Re: V12!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: ItsJustCricket on January 17, 2013, 09:32:00 PM
Do they have the laser etching as well? How much is a lot less expensive? As always, pictures would be most welcome :D

Yes! They are basically grade 2 V12s, with a small sticker added below the big red V.  Otherwise very similar, but over £100 cheaper... Ah, the all important pictures...  :)  :-[

Sedwyn, they'll have to wait until we get them next week.
Title: Re: V12!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: sfa82 on January 17, 2013, 09:46:07 PM
Look forward to those pictures! Sure you picked beauties Paul.
Title: Re: V12!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: SOULMAN1012 on January 17, 2013, 10:01:09 PM
Hi Paul, when will these be in your shop mate as I will try and tie in my visit to collect my bag when these are in. Ta
Title: Re: V12!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: ItsJustCricket on January 17, 2013, 10:17:22 PM
Hi Paul, when will these be in your shop mate as I will try and tie in my visit to collect my bag when these are in. Ta

Expecting them in by Tuesday, so come and visit on Wednesday or Friday if you can, Chris.
Title: Re: V12!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: justnotcricket86 on January 17, 2013, 11:04:26 PM
It would be great if there was a millichamp and hall puma

You'll love my H4L Hattori then mate...
Title: Re: V12!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Uzi Sports on January 18, 2013, 09:38:16 AM
It was good to catch up with Paul and we were both busy going through hand picking our bats, I just went through most of their stock. Got real beauties for you guys, wait for the photos. I wasn't planning to buy as many as many as i have done now. Can't say no to top end bats.
As Paul said we have picked some beautiful 5 star V12s. will post photos as soon as we receive them.
All in all good day and very tiring.

Regards

Asad
Title: Re: V12!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: ItsJustCricket on January 18, 2013, 09:47:41 AM
It was good to catch up with Paul and we were both busy going through hand picking our bats, I just went through most of their stock. Got real beauties for you guys, wait for the photos. I wasn't planning to buy as many as many as i have done now. Can't say no to top end bats.
As Paul said we have picked some beautiful 5 star V12s. will post photos as soon as we receive them.
All in all good day and very tiring.

Regards

Asad

Good to see you again yesterday, Asad, and in case anyone is wondering, I can testify to the fact that Asad literally does go through every single box of bats before finding his gems! He also kindly picked out a couple for me that I may not have found otherwise!  :)

If you ever see an equivalent bat priced lower elsewhere just know that the extra few £s / pennies pays for the time and travel - as well as the blood, sweat and tears that goes into Asad finding these stunning bats! It was also interesting to note that only three other retailers bothered to do the same thing with their Slazenger bats...

Title: Re: V12!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Uzi Sports on January 18, 2013, 10:00:10 AM
Paul is a good friend of mine and it was good to see him and discuss cricket bats and bats and bats...
Title: Re: V12!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: smokem on January 18, 2013, 10:36:26 AM
Yes! They are basically grade 2 V12s, with a small sticker added below the big red V.  Otherwise very similar, but over £100 cheaper... Ah, the all important pictures...  :)  :-[

Sedwyn, they'll have to wait until we get them next week.
Hi Paul. What's the RRP on these, just so we can get some idea of pricing? Thx.
Title: Re: V12!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: ItsJustCricket on January 18, 2013, 12:54:07 PM
Hi Paul. What's the RRP on these, just so we can get some idea of pricing? Thx.

The RRP is about £260, Vincent.  We haven't set our prices yet, but they likely won't be discounted much from that - not as much as most of our bats anyway...
Title: Re: V12!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: nikunjd05 on January 18, 2013, 04:12:24 PM
From what I heard, there will only be 200 of these V12 made. Can anyone confirm?
Title: Re: V12!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: tim2000s on January 18, 2013, 04:22:34 PM
From what I heard, there will only be 200 of these V12 made. Can anyone confirm?
Of the limited edition, laser etched super G1s....
Title: Re: V12!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: ItsJustCricket on January 19, 2013, 12:17:56 AM
From what I heard, there will only be 200 of these V12 made. Can anyone confirm?

200 of the LE and 200 of the 5 star, although for some reason unbeknownst to me, fewer of the latter have ended up in this country. Both have laser engraving and both made in england...
Title: Re: V12!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: thecord on January 19, 2013, 12:38:43 AM
Paul is a good friend of mine and it was good to see him and discuss cricket bats and bats and bats...

Paul/Asad, do you ever fight over who gets a bat or do you have a system to make sure it's all fair?! Finders keepers maybe??
Title: Re: V12!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: ItsJustCricket on January 19, 2013, 12:49:32 AM
Paul/Asad, do you ever fight over who gets a bat or do you have a system to make sure it's all fair?! Finders keepers maybe??

Haha first come, first served really! I wish he wasn't so quick off the mark though. That's the main problem with my avoiding the London rush hour! He left me some juicy leftovers though, which I certainly didn't consider "sloppy seconds"!
Title: Re: V12!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: procricket on January 14, 2014, 08:04:25 PM
I know it a old topic but just looked at this bat off a mate who plays minor counties it is 2-12.3 so a tad heavy for me is bat 33 out off 200

(http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800x600q90/194/bpso.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/5ebpsoj)
Title: Re: V12!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Six Sixes Cricket on January 14, 2014, 08:08:50 PM
Looks lovely, it doesn't look like its had much use, did he not rate it?
Title: Re: V12!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: procricket on January 14, 2014, 08:13:47 PM
no he is with another brand mate i going to put it up for sale on here for him i have no need for it he is with another brand think it was 2 oz to heavy. All i can say look out for the sale thread and the price..

Wish it was 2-9 to 2-7...


Title: Re: V12!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Vitas Cricket on January 14, 2014, 08:15:18 PM
We still have one of the original 200, number 159.

It is now on sale at a reduced price.

Title: Re: V12!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: iand123 on January 14, 2014, 08:22:40 PM
Any details Jake?
Title: Re: V12!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Uzi Sports on January 14, 2014, 08:25:58 PM
we have both 2013 and 2014 available at reduced prices
http://uzisports.com/Slazenger-senior-bats/slazenger-pro-tour?product_id=473 (http://uzisports.com/Slazenger-senior-bats/slazenger-pro-tour?product_id=473)
http://uzisports.com/Slazenger-senior-bats/slazenger-pro-tour?product_id=1031 (http://uzisports.com/Slazenger-senior-bats/slazenger-pro-tour?product_id=1031)
Title: Re: V12!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: iand123 on January 14, 2014, 08:37:06 PM
are the 2014 "limited edition" like the 2013 numbered bats?
Title: Re: V12!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: GarrettJ on January 14, 2014, 08:39:05 PM
I know it a old topic but just looked at this bat off a mate who plays minor counties it is 2-12.3 so a tad heavy for me is bat 33 out off 200

([url]http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800x600q90/194/bpso.jpg[/url]) ([url]https://imageshack.com/i/5ebpsoj[/url])


very nice bat
Title: Re: V12!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: procricket on January 14, 2014, 08:39:33 PM
Go back further SuperLegend (memories of Dean Jones + Alan Lamb)

do your remember the sovereign as well
Title: Re: V12!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Vitas Cricket on January 14, 2014, 08:45:39 PM
Any details Jake?


Weighs 2'10 

Priced to go at 275 pounds. Free delivery.

(http://i.imgur.com/6yxwWbcl.jpg?1)

The 2014 bats are not numbered, so there is likely to be more of them.
Title: Re: V12!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Uzi Sports on January 14, 2014, 08:50:59 PM
are the 2014 "limited edition" like the 2013 numbered bats?

2014 are not numbered
our 2013 5 star LE are also numbered
http://uzisports.com/Slazenger-senior-bats/slazenger-pro-tour?product_id=794 (http://uzisports.com/Slazenger-senior-bats/slazenger-pro-tour?product_id=794)
you can actually see the photos of the bat we have on our web site
Both 2013 and 2014 V12 are made in UK
Title: Re: V12!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: JB on January 14, 2014, 09:11:31 PM
no he is with another brand mate i going to put it up for sale on here for him i have no need for it he is with another brand think it was 2 oz to heavy. All i can say look out for the sale thread and the price..

Wish it was 2-9 to 2-7...

If you are netting on Sunday bring it along Dave, like to have a look at it
Title: Re: V12!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: dancardiff on February 26, 2014, 07:43:32 PM
I know it a old topic but just looked at this bat off a mate who plays minor counties it is 2-12.3 so a tad heavy for me is bat 33 out off 200

([url]http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800x600q90/194/bpso.jpg[/url]) ([url]https://imageshack.com/i/5ebpsoj[/url])


Love the simple design of the stickers, can't beat it
Title: Re: V12!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Bats_Entertainment on March 16, 2015, 09:35:50 PM
Sports Direct/ Lillywhites have these on sale for £150!
Title: Re: V12!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Chalkie on March 17, 2015, 12:36:53 PM

Anyone know what the difference is between the V12 LE and the 5 star - grading?

 
Title: Re: V12!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: alee on March 18, 2015, 03:23:20 AM
The V12 5 star is Grade 2 and the V12 LE is top grade.








Title: Re: V12!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Nmcgee on March 18, 2015, 09:31:36 AM
Jeez, I love those Slazenger bats. Just bought a classic, 25yr old V100 five star to add to the collection.
Title: Re: V12!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Bats_Entertainment on March 20, 2015, 09:57:45 PM
The V12s in Sports Direct this year are not made in England.
Title: Re: V12!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Uzi Sports on March 20, 2015, 10:32:01 PM
The V12 are definitely made in UK
Title: Re: V12!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Bats_Entertainment on March 21, 2015, 12:33:11 AM
The V12 are definitely made in UK

Not the ones in Sports Direct. Saw them today.
Title: Re: V12!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Chalkie on March 21, 2015, 12:38:45 AM
Was that the 5 star ones at £149.99?
Title: Re: V12!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Bats_Entertainment on March 21, 2015, 12:43:06 AM
Was that the 5 star ones at £149.99?

Yes. They had 'Designed in England' where 'Made in England' was last year. They were quite obviously Indian bats, in any case.
Title: Re: V12!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Chalkie on March 21, 2015, 01:47:20 PM
Subtle change in wording makes all the difference.

I have noticed some brands stating - English willow nurtured in India - which I guess is not much better than Kashmir Willow?
Title: Re: V12!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Bats_Entertainment on March 21, 2015, 02:03:25 PM


I have noticed some brands stating - English willow nurtured in India - which I guess is not much better than Kashmir Willow?

It's exactly the same thing!
Title: Re: V12!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Uzi Sports on March 21, 2015, 02:52:17 PM
Not the ones in Sports Direct. Saw them today.

we have recently hand picked our slazenger bats and i am 100% sure that all their retro bats are made in UK. I am not sure about what they have in Sports Direct. Here are photos of 2 of the bats from our stock just to prove that sticker says Made in UK

(http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq67/aqureshi2004/2015-03-21%2014.40.14_zpsyqbxiuvo.jpg) (http://s434.photobucket.com/user/aqureshi2004/media/2015-03-21%2014.40.14_zpsyqbxiuvo.jpg.html)
(http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq67/aqureshi2004/2015-03-21%2014.40.50_zpszqhcppra.jpg) (http://s434.photobucket.com/user/aqureshi2004/media/2015-03-21%2014.40.50_zpszqhcppra.jpg.html)
(http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq67/aqureshi2004/2015-03-21%2014.41.02_zpsjeypi5yx.jpg) (http://s434.photobucket.com/user/aqureshi2004/media/2015-03-21%2014.41.02_zpsjeypi5yx.jpg.html)
Title: Re: V12!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: JB on March 21, 2015, 03:02:08 PM
Those look lovely Asad!!
Title: Re: V12!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Uzi Sports on March 21, 2015, 03:06:29 PM
Those look lovely Asad!!
We did pick up some very very nice bats. have quite a few most in light weights
Title: Re: V12!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Bats_Entertainment on March 21, 2015, 03:24:06 PM
We did pick up some very very nice bats. have quite a few most in light weights

I believe you! Yours don't have the five stars, either. I was just warning people off the SD 'bargain', really.
Title: Re: V12!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Uzi Sports on March 21, 2015, 03:29:25 PM
I believe you! Yours don't have the five stars, either. I was just warning people off the SD 'bargain', really.
Thank you for highlighting that, perhaps they make a different models for their store
Title: Re: V12!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Bats_Entertainment on March 21, 2015, 03:35:09 PM
Thank you for highlighting that, perhaps they make a different models for their store

Quite obviously they do!

They did have UK ones last year. I have seen both the (allegedly) TK and (allegedly) Duncan Fearnley made ones in the flesh.