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Companies => Off-the-shelf companies => Gray Nicolls => Topic started by: tim2000s on December 19, 2012, 09:53:22 PM

Title: Oh god, I've just come in my pants...
Post by: tim2000s on December 19, 2012, 09:53:22 PM
Okay, so most people may not realise, but the Dynadrive is the best bat in the world ever, and ever since mine died years ago, I've been looking out for good ones. I have one in my vintage collection, but it is getting on a bit and I've struggled to find one as awesome as when they were new...

... But thanks to GN, we can once again buy new ones. Bats with great pick up, big middle, and that are simply, fantastically great. And here is mine. The all new Dynadrive. Okay so the scoops aren't painted and the stickers don't have the chequers on them, but it is still what it says on the label and I am very excited. This was always my favourite (even though I loved my insignia) and I've tried so hard to replace it. And now I have...

So anyway, I'll stop the emotional silliness, and here are a few pics, and I really, really can't wait to get her in the nets, so if anyone is free on the 25th, I'll leave the Family at home and see you there...

Thanks very much Paul and IJC!

(http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr293/tim2000s/temporary-17.jpg)

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(http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr293/tim2000s/temporary-19.jpg)

(http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr293/tim2000s/temporary-20.jpg)

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Post by: RightArmRapid on December 19, 2012, 09:56:42 PM
Looks smexy, what weight is it?
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Post by: Alvaro on December 19, 2012, 09:59:39 PM
What a delightful topic title...
Nice bat though Tim. Paul has picked out a beauty for you.
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Post by: Colesy on December 19, 2012, 10:03:09 PM
If I got a Dynadrive I'd be tempted to take the rear stickers off and paint it. Looks a good 'un Tim
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Post by: FattusCattus on December 19, 2012, 10:13:50 PM
Do you find the middle is a little high - this is what is putting me off buying one?
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Post by: joeljonno on December 19, 2012, 10:17:18 PM
Fattus

Buy one and shave a couple or centimetres off the bottom until it's low enough.

(this'll be a good test of how drunk he is)  :D
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Post by: FattusCattus on December 19, 2012, 10:23:40 PM
That's silly - why don't I just add a bit to the handle?
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Post by: psincock on December 19, 2012, 10:27:59 PM
Shame you cant do trade ins like you can with cars, I'd trade in my Scoop i bought at the beginning of the year
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Post by: joeljonno on December 19, 2012, 10:29:22 PM
That's silly - why don't I just add a bit to the handle?

Because the middle would still be too far off the floor. That's just a silly idea.
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Post by: FattusCattus on December 19, 2012, 10:35:34 PM
That's why I'm drunk and you're sober!
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Post by: towson80 on December 20, 2012, 12:00:42 AM
A beauty Tim!
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Post by: i12breakfree on December 20, 2012, 03:13:03 AM
how's the ping on this one
my experience with last year scoops has been real bad
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Post by: tugga on December 20, 2012, 05:45:02 AM
Smooth bat shape!
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Post by: tim2000s on December 20, 2012, 07:11:15 AM
how's the ping on this one
my experience with last year scoops has been real bad

Feels better than the Scoop i had did at this stage. When we were bouncing a ball on it in the shop it responded well. Nets will tell...
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Post by: mattw on December 20, 2012, 07:28:54 AM
Looks good, I saw the one's at IJC and Paul has picked some good ones.

I think it's a very savvy move from GN to mainly produce these in G2 willow, as bats like these certainly sell.
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Post by: Cover_Drive on December 20, 2012, 07:33:31 AM
Looks lovely Tim.

Would be intrigued to hear how this pings compared to your other bats.

Looks quite brilliant too! I saw a six grainer Maverick LE today and was put off by it..
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Post by: tushar sehgal on December 20, 2012, 12:23:16 PM
Mine arrived a couple of days ago too, has abt 6-7 grains but feels decent, pickup is really light...overall a good buy and great service from IJC
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Post by: Manormanic on December 20, 2012, 12:24:01 PM
are the scoops even though?  that seems to be the big obsession with these...
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Post by: tushar sehgal on December 20, 2012, 12:27:07 PM
are the scoops even though?  that seems to be the big obsession with these...

On mine they are even, that was one of the first things i looked for..obviously the stickers don't fit well but I might just take them off and paint it...although some part of me wants to wrap it up and put it away so it stays in prestine condition...
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Post by: iand123 on December 20, 2012, 12:34:39 PM
mines due to arrive today, to say im excited would be an understatement!
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Post by: tim2000s on December 20, 2012, 12:57:01 PM
are the scoops even though?  that seems to be the big obsession with these...
As even as they were on the old ones. I'll photograph it next to the old lady when I get an opportunity. And the stickers in the scoops seem to have been applied reasonably well on mine too. Although they should be black for a Dynadrive and Red for a twin scoop...  >:(
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Post by: Mortimer on December 20, 2012, 01:46:53 PM
As even as they were on the old ones. I'll photograph it next to the old lady when I get an opportunity. And the stickers in the scoops seem to have been applied reasonably well on mine too. Although they should be black for a Dynadrive and Red for a twin scoop...  >:(

why? the original dynadrives had red scoops. It was the later versions that had black/ navy scoops.

I'd like to see the scoop in the original maroon GN colours
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Post by: tim2000s on December 20, 2012, 01:53:49 PM
why? the original dynadrives had red scoops. It was the later versions that had black/ navy scoops.

I'd like to see the scoop in the original maroon GN colours
My memory must be playing tricks. I was sure that the Twin Scoop had red scoops and the Dynadrive Black. Don't remember the navy ???