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Title: My new little friend
Post by: roco on August 29, 2012, 07:58:40 PM
My new wand came today after a bit of waiting and help from a friend

2lb14
1.5 " longer blade
Semi oval sh
10 grains



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Title: Re: My new little friend
Post by: GarrettJ on August 29, 2012, 07:59:50 PM
nice blade!

what is the CG???
Title: Re: My new little friend
Post by: LEACHY48 on August 29, 2012, 08:02:53 PM
Chris Gayle maybe?
Title: Re: My new little friend
Post by: roco on August 29, 2012, 08:03:41 PM
Got it in one
Title: Re: My new little friend
Post by: Tom on August 29, 2012, 08:04:08 PM
This is CG's spec, is it one of his bats or just made to his spec?
Title: Re: My new little friend
Post by: wilkie113 on August 29, 2012, 08:05:14 PM
This is bloody ridiculous Aaron haha! that's huge!
Title: Re: My new little friend
Post by: procricket on August 29, 2012, 08:06:47 PM
Lovely bats there real top stuff
Title: Re: My new little friend
Post by: junter97 on August 29, 2012, 08:07:55 PM
That is what I like to call, BEAST! :o
Title: Re: My new little friend
Post by: Canners on August 29, 2012, 08:08:29 PM
From Cover drive?
Title: Re: My new little friend
Post by: GarrettJ on August 29, 2012, 08:10:50 PM
how does it pick up?

I got a 3lb 5 powerbow off here .... used it a few times, smashed a few straight bat 4's but couldnt play any short balls!!
Title: Re: My new little friend
Post by: Johnny on August 29, 2012, 08:17:50 PM
You bought 2?
Title: Re: My new little friend
Post by: roco on August 29, 2012, 08:20:45 PM
Just bought one other is CDs bat

Yes from cd

It's one made to his spec in le willow

Yes it's huge!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: My new little friend
Post by: roco on August 29, 2012, 08:21:43 PM
Picks up great as cd will tell you as had it sent to him in Pakistan first to quality check as long way to send back if wrong
Title: Re: My new little friend
Post by: GarrettJ on August 29, 2012, 08:22:42 PM
looks like a really really nice bat ..... hope you have big muscles!
Title: Re: My new little friend
Post by: procricket on August 29, 2012, 08:25:48 PM
Wookie will be ok
Title: Re: My new little friend
Post by: FattusCattus on August 29, 2012, 08:29:16 PM
Awwwww! I read this and thought you'd adopted a midget!
Title: Re: My new little friend
Post by: shaqharris on August 29, 2012, 08:33:19 PM
My new wand came today after a bit of waiting and help from a friend

2lb14
1.5 " longer blade
Semi oval sh
10 grains



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 I want one where is the easiest place to get one
Title: Re: My new little friend
Post by: roco on August 29, 2012, 08:36:47 PM
Cheers little Dave

It's bigger than a midget Bruce

Best place is ca direct as this is a custom
Title: Re: My new little friend
Post by: RightArmRapid on August 29, 2012, 08:47:16 PM
This is CG's spec, is it one of his bats or just made to his spec?
When you buy a CA 15000+ you have the option to buy the CG version which is a longer blade, besides Chris uses a 3-3.2 bat for both one day and test cricket, or so he says!
Title: Re: My new little friend
Post by: thecord on August 29, 2012, 09:07:54 PM
There is nothing "little" about this new friend of yours!
Massive and really nice looking willow too, I could even overlook the crazy CA stickers for a bat like this
Title: Re: My new little friend
Post by: Cover_Drive on August 29, 2012, 11:59:11 PM
I ordered this for Roco so have swung it. To be honest, it doesn't look feel as heavy as I was expecting, for 2.14 it picks up extremely well I must say.

I'm glad Roco likes the bat as I went through many obstacles to get this bat to Roco.

When you buy a CA 15000+ you have the option to buy the CG version which is a longer blade, besides Chris uses a 3-3.2 bat for both one day and test cricket, or so he says!

No my friend, the 'CG' one is in custom 15000 Plus whereas you can't get 'CG' one in regular CA 15000 Plus. You could get any stickers when you get a custom made bat but we/roco opted out for these stickers as they are top of the line one.
Title: Re: My new little friend
Post by: Cover_Drive on August 30, 2012, 12:04:34 AM
There is nothing "little" about this new friend of yours!
Massive and really nice looking willow too, I could even overlook the crazy CA stickers for a bat like this

I specifically spoke with CA man in charge regarding the stickers, he said such massive sticker are easy to grab viewers eye. He also said there stickers have always been same so when ain't broken, don't fix it. This works for them and they are happy with it.

He gave an example of Ihsan, he said they changed the design of there stickers completely so that affected their sales.
Title: Re: My new little friend
Post by: procricket on August 30, 2012, 12:15:13 AM
Top work cd lovely bats both of them
Title: Re: My new little friend
Post by: RightArmRapid on August 30, 2012, 12:59:49 AM
No my friend, the 'CG' one is in custom 15000 Plus whereas you can't get 'CG' one in regular CA 15000 Plus. You could get any stickers when you get a custom made bat but we/roco opted out for these stickers as they are top of the line one.

http://www.cricketstoreonline.com/ca-15000-plus-chris-gayle-spec-cricket-bat-lh-lb/
Title: Re: My new little friend
Post by: tushar sehgal on August 30, 2012, 02:40:43 AM
Good job CD and great bat :),,, i only wish I had known :( hope your trip back home went well...
Title: Re: My new little friend
Post by: roco on August 30, 2012, 04:21:07 AM
Does not seem to be a cg stamp on the one above and may be photos but seems a smaller profile than mine

Gayle may use heavier but this is the exact spec ca sent him for big bash apart from long handle as I prefer sh

I have to thank cd again for the extra effort put in as was well worth it in end
Title: Re: My new little friend
Post by: trypewriter on August 30, 2012, 07:30:52 AM
I can't imagine the fielders walking in too briskly when you are using that!  ;)
Title: Re: My new little friend
Post by: ajmw89 on August 30, 2012, 07:41:01 AM
That looks humoungous!  Definitely my sort of bat!
Title: Re: My new little friend
Post by: Cover_Drive on August 30, 2012, 07:57:38 AM
When I got the regular bat I used to think that it is beast but when I got Roco's wand then I was blown away and regular one really looked like an toddler size bat LOL!

I also like the profile of this CG one more than standard and regular 15000 Plus.

Thanks to everyone for the kind words, I'm really happy to see Roco happy as I had taken lots of time in getting this bat to Roco, so apologies for that pal.

I remember I had few throw downs by Rocos permission and the ball would literally fly out of it!

Hope it serves Roco well, he was skeptical as it was his first Asian bat so had to ensure he gets best of best.
Title: Re: My new little friend
Post by: 100 not out on August 30, 2012, 08:23:34 AM
that is BIG. . .
Title: Re: My new little friend
Post by: petehosk on August 30, 2012, 02:36:53 PM
Crickey roco!!!  :o
That is a beautiful monster! Normally monsters are scary and ugly....but this is beautiful and grainlicious! Although it is still a bit scary if you're a bowler!!
Let us know how it goes fella  8)
Title: Re: My new little friend
Post by: roco on August 30, 2012, 02:40:29 PM
If we have a netty poo again I'll bring it down for you and Luke to check out
Title: Re: My new little friend
Post by: PedalsMcgrew on August 30, 2012, 02:45:35 PM
Good plan!  ;)

It looks lovely mate......makes me want a 'big' bat again.....dammit!
Title: Re: My new little friend
Post by: procricket on August 30, 2012, 02:48:58 PM
i going to have to come to dummer with you all be nice to finally meet up

would nick this bat but wouldn't be able to lift it
Title: Re: My new little friend
Post by: petehosk on August 30, 2012, 03:14:55 PM
Good idea! We'll need to book the net for 3 hours but I can bring a dozen bats - even bring some light 'girly' bats for you Dave!  ;)
Fattus uses a light bat but that's cos he's a classy touch player!
Will be a good net!
Title: Re: My new little friend
Post by: PedalsMcgrew on August 30, 2012, 04:48:44 PM
I'm in for that fellas....few beers after....job's a good 'un!  :D
Title: Re: My new little friend
Post by: trypewriter on August 30, 2012, 04:52:32 PM
Ha ha - don't diss the girly bats!  :D
Title: Re: My new little friend
Post by: Joe on August 30, 2012, 07:07:13 PM
CA bats ping like mad...


How much did this set you back (if you dont mind)
Title: Re: My new little friend
Post by: roco on August 30, 2012, 07:27:15 PM
£250 to my door with all the post,baggage charges etc
Title: Re: My new little friend
Post by: roco on August 30, 2012, 07:27:48 PM
They seem to have done a half decent job of knocking in as no denting when I hit with mallet
Title: Re: My new little friend
Post by: Six Sixes Cricket on August 30, 2012, 07:39:04 PM
That is a fabulous looking bat & I think the green livery somehow doesn't make the stickers too much. A bargain @ £250.
Title: Re: My new little friend
Post by: Cover_Drive on August 31, 2012, 09:01:09 AM
They seem to have done a half decent job of knocking in as no denting when I hit with mallet

Uhmm I see but don't think it is fully knocked as seam marks were quite visible and prominent.
Title: Re: My new little friend
Post by: roco on August 31, 2012, 09:28:34 AM
Still some to do and play it in properly but seems about 50%~60% done I'd say which is a relief

Still can't get over the sheer amount of wood in the blade
Title: Re: My new little friend
Post by: Cover_Drive on August 31, 2012, 12:29:16 PM
Sounds good! I vividly remember the way it pinged compared to other one. It was like Ferrari versus Suzuki  lol
Title: Re: My new little friend
Post by: roco on August 31, 2012, 12:52:26 PM
Haha I'm sure yours is just as good mines just a lump hammer that's why
Title: Re: My new little friend
Post by: bradleywiggins123 on September 17, 2012, 06:50:54 PM
looks real nice. grains superb. have fun with her!
Title: Re: My new little friend
Post by: roco on November 18, 2012, 05:25:00 PM
Used this today and it defiantly goes some as nearly killed non striker twice on indoor but Wilkie can confirm its a rocket plus picks up well for sheer size
Title: Re: My new little friend
Post by: wilkie113 on November 20, 2012, 02:27:53 AM
I just couldn't believe the sheer size of the thing mate!
Title: Re: My new little friend
Post by: petehosk on November 20, 2012, 12:48:44 PM
wilkie - with aiming comments like that at Roco, people will start to talk!!
Title: Re: My new little friend
Post by: wilkie113 on November 21, 2012, 02:17:24 PM
Innocent comment about his wood Pete