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Title: H4l 2013
Post by: hell4leather cricket on September 03, 2012, 09:46:13 PM
It seems a good time to announce our forthcoming 2013 range ...
Here's whats coming up...
New sticker designs on all bats .

New bat for 2013 'tempo' made from our own supply of oversized clefts all cut and dried by us from  local trees 5 miles from us !

All bats will be supplied with a fitted toe guard free of charge

New pad and glove design in men's and youths

New design of kit bag

Pics to follow in the next 2-3 weeks....

Matt

Title: Re: H4l 2013
Post by: shaqharris on September 03, 2012, 09:48:24 PM
Looks like I will be investing in some of your finest again next year
Ps I sent you an email yesterday
Title: Re: H4l 2013
Post by: Uniquedan90 on September 04, 2012, 07:20:43 PM
Eagerly awaiting these photos I bet the interest will be incredible
Title: Re: H4l 2013
Post by: Spanky on September 15, 2012, 08:53:07 AM
Any updates on this Matt?
Title: Re: H4l 2013
Post by: Manormanic on September 15, 2012, 08:59:51 AM
good question - am waiting to see the new stickers before I invest!
Title: Re: H4l 2013
Post by: Bruce on September 15, 2012, 09:07:48 AM
good question - am waiting to see the new stickers before I invest!
Really?

No offence intended, but I'm sure you know the quality of the bats not to be so fickle over the stickers!
Title: Re: H4l 2013
Post by: petehosk on September 15, 2012, 09:10:44 AM
Plus if you like the profile of the bat, and you know the quality will be there.
So surely if you don't like the stickers then I'm sure Matt would put on last years stickers as a lot of these are quality?
Title: Re: H4l 2013
Post by: Manormanic on September 15, 2012, 09:02:49 PM
Normally I would agree with you but here's the sinker - I already have a lovely H4l and Matt sent me pics of a left that would meet my requirements for my next purchase but...I really am not a massive fan of the stickers so if they're doing something that I like more, then I want that!
Title: Re: H4l 2013
Post by: The_Bird on September 15, 2012, 09:07:53 PM
http://www.h4l.co.uk/blog


New range looks great!! Can't wait for the softs!!


Good Work
Title: Re: H4l 2013
Post by: Manormanic on September 15, 2012, 09:10:06 PM
now you see what I mean -those stickers are way cooler!!!
Title: Re: H4l 2013
Post by: thecord on September 15, 2012, 09:10:53 PM
Loving the look of the Tempo!
Title: Re: H4l 2013
Post by: procricket on September 15, 2012, 09:12:24 PM
Lovely shape similar to my chase custom

I love the toe how it fins. Beautiful looking bat
Title: Re: H4l 2013
Post by: A-Swing-And-A-Miss on September 15, 2012, 09:15:47 PM
(http://www.h4l.co.uk/images/tempo/3.jpg)

WOW. That's huge!

Really want a H4L bat but if they start at 2'10 then I might need to bulk up abit to be able to swing it!
Title: Re: H4l 2013
Post by: Cover_Drive on September 15, 2012, 09:20:38 PM
([url]http://www.h4l.co.uk/images/tempo/3.jpg[/url])

WOW. That's huge!

Really want a H4L bat but if they start at 2'10 then I might need to bulk up abit to be able to swing it!


NOw this is insane, amazing stick! I really like this, the decals are impressive a lot better than past.

If have spare cash on hand, then will definitely spend on this! Looks beast!
Title: Re: H4l 2013
Post by: Andypara on September 15, 2012, 09:24:50 PM

Wow that is an awsome profile when are these available want one
Title: Re: H4l 2013
Post by: tim2000s on September 15, 2012, 09:33:53 PM
Now then, Hades or Tempo...? Which do you pick? you can only buy one!
Title: Re: H4l 2013
Post by: tushar sehgal on September 15, 2012, 09:38:51 PM
 :o
Title: Re: H4l 2013
Post by: Buzz on September 15, 2012, 09:51:16 PM
really glad you made this shape, looks a bit like this, which is also lovely...
custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=15163.0
Title: Re: H4l 2013
Post by: uknsaunders on September 15, 2012, 09:57:38 PM
looks very nice, how much is that oversized cleft going to cost us I wonder  :(
Title: Re: H4l 2013
Post by: hell4leather cricket on September 15, 2012, 10:03:03 PM
Thanks for all the positive comments , at the moment we will be doing the tempo in grade 1 and  grade 2  looking at around £240 for a g1 and £180 ish for a g2 prices to be finalised but will be around these prices
Title: Re: H4l 2013
Post by: uknsaunders on September 15, 2012, 10:08:58 PM
prefer the old stickers, maybe an orange version?
Title: Re: H4l 2013
Post by: The_Bird on September 15, 2012, 10:18:02 PM
Thanks for all the positive comments , at the moment we will be doing the tempo in grade 1 and  grade 2  looking at around £240 for a g1 and £180 ish for a g2 prices to be finalised but will be around these prices

got any pics of the softs?
Title: Re: H4l 2013
Post by: Nickauger on September 15, 2012, 10:37:38 PM
Haha that is incredible, I want one of those!
Title: Re: H4l 2013
Post by: tim2000s on September 15, 2012, 11:03:50 PM
Thanks for all the positive comments , at the moment we will be doing the tempo in grade 1 and  grade 2  looking at around £240 for a g1 and £180 ish for a g2 prices to be finalised but will be around these prices
How long is the waiting list already?
Title: Re: H4l 2013
Post by: Simmy on September 16, 2012, 05:13:16 AM
at £240 quid probs not very long lol
Title: Re: H4l 2013
Post by: Joe on September 16, 2012, 06:36:43 AM
Looks like a distinction  :)
Title: Re: H4l 2013
Post by: GarrettJ on September 16, 2012, 07:23:47 AM
i have a soft spot for 2010 shape distinctions, this looks very very very good.

Will Davo be using one of these, tell him i'll teset it out for him before he takes on .... he can bat!!

my 2010 distinction is on its way out.... this looks very very good, better than my 2012 distinction.

hopefully it is like those pretty birds, they look stunning that after 10 minutes of speaking them you just want to be somewhere else ........ playing cricket

Title: Re: H4l 2013
Post by: Spanky on September 16, 2012, 07:41:32 AM
Liking the profile but think I prefer the old stickers.
Title: Re: H4l 2013
Post by: toenails97 on September 16, 2012, 07:44:15 AM
Liking the profile but think I prefer the old stickers.
Old stickers are much better
Title: Re: H4l 2013
Post by: gabbers on September 16, 2012, 07:45:11 AM
Am I the only one who thinks the new stickers are absolutely gorgeous?
Title: Re: H4l 2013
Post by: toenails97 on September 16, 2012, 07:47:23 AM
I think it might just be we're used to seeing h4l in bright and vibrant colours were as these are chase and salix like
Title: Re: H4l 2013
Post by: Andypara on September 16, 2012, 07:54:07 AM

I prefer the new sticker's gives that bat a true look of class
Title: Re: H4l 2013
Post by: GarrettJ on September 16, 2012, 07:58:44 AM
at the moment i think this is the best looking bat i have seen on the market, like the stickers and the profile ..... im just waiting on one currently un named bat to be released which i think profile wise will be similar but sticker wise no where near as good.

looks similar to my 2010 distinction but a more substantial toe and 2mm less swell at 70mm :)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/67335654@N02/6131014108/lightbox/
Title: Re: H4l 2013
Post by: toenails97 on September 16, 2012, 08:02:09 AM
IMO this years hell for leather excel is the best stickers out this year. So I'm gonna buy a pair and sticker my salix up :)
Title: Re: H4l 2013
Post by: The_Bird on September 16, 2012, 08:12:41 AM
IMO this years hell for leather excel is the best stickers out this year. So I'm gonna buy a pair and sticker my salix up :)

Where do H4L sell their stickers....?
Title: Re: H4l 2013
Post by: toenails97 on September 16, 2012, 08:15:17 AM
I've messaged matt asking if I can buy some
Title: Re: H4l 2013
Post by: The_Bird on September 16, 2012, 08:20:00 AM
I've messaged matt asking if I can buy some

I doubt H4L will want to devalue the brand by allowing their stickers on other bats.

If the Tempo is a rival for the M&H Distinction the price tag is significant cheaper!!
Title: Re: H4l 2013
Post by: Jenko on September 16, 2012, 08:24:21 AM
Goodluck getting any stickers if they arent already stuck on H4L willow :)

I they only put them on H4L bats that get refurbed, not other brands, I doubt they would sell them, and rightly so!
Title: Re: H4l 2013
Post by: FvanN on September 16, 2012, 08:25:13 AM
Matt can you send me the specs for the new bag please sir.
Title: Re: H4l 2013
Post by: toenails97 on September 16, 2012, 08:25:38 AM
Yeh matts just said :( lol but they are really nice stickers
Title: Re: H4l 2013
Post by: jimba101 on September 16, 2012, 08:28:51 AM
Wow. Loving the profile on that bat... Think i need to be getting myself one of these!
Title: Re: H4l 2013
Post by: Blazer on September 16, 2012, 09:05:29 AM
Pardon my ignorance but would the balance and offcentre shots be affected by such a high spine to edge ratio ?. I love the profile, but not suited to the way I play  :( .
Title: Re: H4l 2013
Post by: uknsaunders on September 16, 2012, 09:22:34 AM
somebody who uses a distinction needs to comment on that one. I guess it depends on the thickness of the edge and the steepness of the spine.
Title: Re: H4l 2013
Post by: Six Sixes Cricket on September 16, 2012, 09:39:04 AM
Think it looks stunning.
Title: Re: H4l 2013
Post by: Whispering Death on September 16, 2012, 09:45:05 AM
NOw this is insane, amazing stick! I really like this, the decals are impressive a lot better than past.

If have spare cash on hand, then will definitely spend on this! Looks beast!

How heavy is this one on the photo?
Title: Re: H4l 2013
Post by: FvanN on September 16, 2012, 09:51:47 AM
I've messaged matt asking if I can buy some

Don't think you stand a chance.
Title: Re: H4l 2013
Post by: uknsaunders on September 16, 2012, 09:57:02 AM
How heavy is this one on the photo?

2'10 according to H4L on facebook
Title: Re: H4l 2013
Post by: Whispering Death on September 16, 2012, 10:01:09 AM
then that is massive!
Title: Re: H4l 2013
Post by: toby176 on September 16, 2012, 12:21:17 PM
Are there any pictures of just the front and back of new stickers?
Title: Re: H4l 2013
Post by: Six Sixes Cricket on September 16, 2012, 12:28:10 PM
2'10 according to H4L on facebook

Does it mention edge and spine height?
Title: Re: H4l 2013
Post by: The_Bird on September 16, 2012, 12:30:47 PM
Are there any pictures of just the front and back of new stickers?


http://www.h4l.co.uk/index.php/news/h4l-tempo-2013/
Title: Re: H4l 2013
Post by: toby176 on September 16, 2012, 12:42:11 PM
Thanks The_Bird.

Don't mind the front sticker, nice mix up, but don't think I'll warm to the back stickers.
They seem all over the place.
Title: Re: H4l 2013
Post by: thedevil on September 16, 2012, 12:49:30 PM
Thanks The_Bird.

Don't mind the front sticker, nice mix up, but don't think I'll warm to the back stickers.
They seem all over the place.

Agreed, love the front stickers. Don't like the 2 stickers at the bottom on the back, especially the 'English willow' one, might look better without ?
Title: Re: H4l 2013
Post by: toby176 on September 16, 2012, 01:35:59 PM
Indeed.

I feel there's to many straight lines with the stickers.
Title: Re: H4l 2013
Post by: FvanN on September 16, 2012, 01:42:38 PM
i like the stickers...  ;)
Title: Re: H4l 2013
Post by: Mad Bobbin on September 20, 2012, 10:02:00 AM
Just been down to Matts this morning and the Tempo looks even better in real life.  The pick up is lovely as well.  If I didnt have a Hattori and one of Nash's excels I would have asked for it there and then!!!!!

Title: Re: H4l 2013
Post by: PedalsMcgrew on September 20, 2012, 10:05:34 AM
Forgive me if this is answered somewhere else in this thread but is the Tempo available now?
Title: Re: H4l 2013
Post by: uknsaunders on September 20, 2012, 10:26:28 AM
I think I read somewhere its coming out in the next 3/4 weeks.
Title: Re: H4l 2013
Post by: uknsaunders on September 20, 2012, 10:33:24 AM
I'm sure the Slaz one will be in the 80% off sale in Sportsdirect by xmas  :)
Title: Re: H4l 2013
Post by: Bruce on September 20, 2012, 11:31:04 AM
I'm sure the Slaz one will be in the 80% off sale in Sportsdirect by xmas  :)
we can only hope!
Title: Re: H4l 2013
Post by: PedalsMcgrew on September 20, 2012, 11:40:13 AM
I'm sure the Slaz one will be in the 80% off sale in Sportsdirect by xmas  :)

If that happens then I'll buy one.....! 
Title: Re: H4l 2013
Post by: trypewriter on September 20, 2012, 12:06:45 PM
Looks like a man's bat!  ;)
Title: Re: H4l 2013
Post by: FattusCattus on September 20, 2012, 07:39:22 PM
I think I read somewhere its coming out in the next 3/4 weeks.

You're going to get one aren't you Nicky?  :)
Title: Re: H4l 2013
Post by: uknsaunders on September 20, 2012, 08:03:04 PM
seriously interested, though it will have to go some to match my recent purchase.
Title: Re: H4l 2013
Post by: FattusCattus on September 20, 2012, 08:27:42 PM
Remind me? Surely you're not comparing the Tempo to those trousers?
Title: Re: H4l 2013
Post by: Spanky on September 21, 2012, 08:40:11 AM
Any update on the H4L 2013 softs Matt?
Title: Re: H4l 2013
Post by: uknsaunders on September 21, 2012, 10:05:18 AM
Remind me? Surely you're not comparing the Tempo to those trousers?

you'll have to arrange a net to find out.
Title: Re: H4l 2013
Post by: Spanky on September 27, 2012, 07:27:02 AM
Come on Matt show us your 2013 softs!
Title: Re: H4l 2013
Post by: King pair on October 03, 2012, 05:40:06 PM
Have we heard any more about the release date of the Tempo and 2013 kit?
Title: Re: H4l 2013
Post by: tushar sehgal on October 03, 2012, 06:09:29 PM
I was told Tempo should be available in a couple of weeks time :)
Title: Re: H4l 2013
Post by: hell4leather cricket on October 03, 2012, 06:34:54 PM
We are Waiting for the stickers to come ,but avaliable to order now .
Title: Re: H4l 2013
Post by: tushar sehgal on October 03, 2012, 06:45:27 PM
We are Waiting for the stickers to come ,but avaliable to order now .

Matt is it possible to see some detailed pics of the bat expecially around the concaving for lets say a weight around 2.10/2.11 finished...
Title: Re: H4l 2013
Post by: SkipperJ on October 03, 2012, 09:05:53 PM
Pardon my ignorance but would the balance and offcentre shots be affected by such a high spine to edge ratio ?
^ What he said ^

Somehow I can't warm up to the super-high-spine Distinction type shape. I would much rather oversized clefts were used to create a rounded profile a la Newbery Tour, so a large volume of wood is distributed more evenly across the width of the bat.

But then, if this one goes like stink, it's all good   :D
Title: Re: H4l 2013
Post by: GarrettJ on October 03, 2012, 09:19:00 PM
But the middle extends from 1 inch above the toe right to the sticker ... So if you hit it 1 inch in from either edge doesn't matter how high up the bat it hits it will fly with straight bat shots
Title: Re: H4l 2013
Post by: SkipperJ on October 03, 2012, 09:28:33 PM
Something like this?

(http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k511/SkiperJ/Roundedprofile.jpg)

A picture is worth a thousand words  ;)
Title: Re: H4l 2013
Post by: SkipperJ on October 03, 2012, 09:36:47 PM
As opposed to the Tempo/Distinction profile (overly simplified)

(http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k511/SkiperJ/Tempo.jpg)
Title: Re: H4l 2013
Post by: hell4leather cricket on October 03, 2012, 09:41:13 PM
We use the same radial 8" sanding drum for all our bats , with the tempo we have taken the wood from the edge area and put it in the spine. It isn't extreme concaving with the higher spine it makes it look like a lot but is the same as all our bats have . Hope this sorts of helps!
Title: Re: H4l 2013
Post by: SkipperJ on October 03, 2012, 09:51:53 PM
Thanks for clearing that up Matt  :) Would be nice if you could post a picture of the two finished bats side by side, just like the clefts.
Title: Re: H4l 2013
Post by: hell4leather cricket on October 03, 2012, 09:55:37 PM
A tempo and 666?
Title: Re: H4l 2013
Post by: uknsaunders on October 04, 2012, 12:05:18 PM
Since nobody else has answered , I would say yes.
Title: Re: H4l 2013
Post by: SkipperJ on October 04, 2012, 12:48:53 PM
A tempo and 666?
Yes, that would be great
Title: Re: H4l 2013
Post by: i12breakfree on October 04, 2012, 05:22:22 PM
when is this getting released.
its very tempting ..may be my bat for next year
Title: Re: H4l 2013
Post by: Spanky on October 05, 2012, 07:34:57 AM
Loving the Tempo profile, though to be fair loving all the h4l profiles. Any updates on your 2013 softs Matt?
Title: Re: H4l 2013
Post by: uknsaunders on October 11, 2012, 07:53:35 PM
any luck with the pics Matt?
Title: Re: H4l 2013
Post by: tamatar on October 16, 2012, 03:20:20 AM
Nice profile looking bat, Matt. I love he stickers too. Vibrant colors. Would you mind putting more stand up (vertical) pictures too?