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Title: Bats Wilkie won't want to buy in 2013
Post by: uknsaunders on January 10, 2013, 08:43:43 AM
Lets find the worst stickered, looking, ugliest looking new bats for 2013 to help our recovering Bataholic stay on the wagon. Here's my starter, ugly stickers and it simply doesn't look right:-

(http://www.cricket-hockey.com/shop/images/gm-zona-2013.jpg)
Title: Re: Bats Wilkie won't want to buy in 2013
Post by: Red Ink Cricket on January 10, 2013, 08:47:24 AM
i think ive just been a little bit sick!
Title: Re: Bats Wilkie won't want to buy in 2013
Post by: Number4 on January 10, 2013, 08:50:32 AM
i think ive just been a little bit sick!

^^^

And swallowed it
Title: Re: Bats Wilkie won't want to buy in 2013
Post by: Red Ink Cricket on January 10, 2013, 08:51:28 AM
^^^

And swallowed it

either way looking at that bat isnt nice
Title: Re: Bats Wilkie won't want to buy in 2013
Post by: ajmw89 on January 10, 2013, 08:55:20 AM
It's like they've tried and failed horrifically to copy the laver!
Title: Re: Bats Wilkie won't want to buy in 2013
Post by: Bruce on January 10, 2013, 09:15:58 AM
It's like they've tried and failed horrifically to copy the laver!
Was thinking the same thing!
Title: Re: Bats Wilkie won't want to buy in 2013
Post by: Nickauger on January 10, 2013, 09:29:12 AM
I like it
Title: Re: Bats Wilkie won't want to buy in 2013
Post by: ajmw89 on January 10, 2013, 09:30:37 AM
The stickers really aren't the usual classy, sophisticated GM fare either...
Title: Re: Bats Wilkie won't want to buy in 2013
Post by: Buzz on January 10, 2013, 09:31:20 AM
I like it

Me too - they are better in person
Title: Re: Bats Wilkie won't want to buy in 2013
Post by: ajmw89 on January 10, 2013, 09:33:03 AM
The pictures put me off wanting to see one in the flesh...
Title: Re: Bats Wilkie won't want to buy in 2013
Post by: tim2000s on January 10, 2013, 09:35:32 AM
I can't really see what's wrong with it... When one of the most traditional names tries to do something different it gets slated! Personally I think it looks like a Laver Ultra without the additional concaving and the stickers aren't really that far removed from the Flare of 2 or 3 years ago. I'd like to feel the pick up on it though, as that's what to me from the looks, looks like it might be heavier.
Title: Re: Bats Wilkie won't want to buy in 2013
Post by: FattusCattus on January 10, 2013, 09:35:59 AM
The Arrogance by Boom Boom looks nicer IMHO
Title: Re: Bats Wilkie won't want to buy in 2013
Post by: Bruce on January 10, 2013, 09:36:54 AM
The stickers really aren't the usual classy, sophisticated GM fare either...

True, but perhaps that's the whole point, trying to get away from their stereotypes. I'll ask the rep/clubmate about them next time I see him.
Title: Re: Bats Wilkie won't want to buy in 2013
Post by: uknsaunders on January 10, 2013, 09:37:54 AM
has nobody else seen some horrible 2013 bats? We all need to do our bit to keep Tom on the straight and narrow!
Title: Re: Bats Wilkie won't want to buy in 2013
Post by: tim2000s on January 10, 2013, 09:38:02 AM
The Arrogance by Boom Boom looks nicer IMHO
Will you be selling one in six months or so? ;)
Title: Re: Bats Wilkie won't want to buy in 2013
Post by: Wedge2408 on January 10, 2013, 09:38:16 AM
Me too - they are better in person

I've got to agree, I saw it recently at gccc and they do look better than the pictures would suggest.
The stickers are not that bad
Title: Re: Bats Wilkie won't want to buy in 2013
Post by: smokem on January 10, 2013, 09:40:31 AM
Wow that's a rather decent rump...
Title: Re: Bats Wilkie won't want to buy in 2013
Post by: 19reading87 on January 10, 2013, 09:42:14 AM
Hahaha I can't wait for him to read this
Title: Re: Bats Wilkie won't want to buy in 2013
Post by: uknsaunders on January 10, 2013, 10:22:26 AM
here's another stomach churner

(http://i.ebayimg.com/t/MB-Malik-MONGOOSE-Cricket-Bat-New-/00/s/NjQwWDQ4MA==/$(KGrHqVHJFYE-k-7l4rbBPtNF3HnRw~~60_12.JPG)
Title: Re: Bats Wilkie won't want to buy in 2013
Post by: ajmw89 on January 10, 2013, 10:24:28 AM
here's another stomach churner

([url]http://i.ebayimg.com/t/MB-Malik-MONGOOSE-Cricket-Bat-New-/00/s/NjQwWDQ4MA==/[/url]$(KGrHqVHJFYE-k-7l4rbBPtNF3HnRw~~60_12.JPG)


That is a serious fail
Title: Re: Bats Wilkie won't want to buy in 2013
Post by: Ciaran on January 10, 2013, 10:30:56 AM
here's another stomach churner

([url]http://i.ebayimg.com/t/MB-Malik-MONGOOSE-Cricket-Bat-New-/00/s/NjQwWDQ4MA==/[/url]$(KGrHqVHJFYE-k-7l4rbBPtNF3HnRw~~60_12.JPG)


If these are cheap enough Id probably want one!
Title: Re: Bats Wilkie won't want to buy in 2013
Post by: johnnyw on January 10, 2013, 10:36:12 AM
They would look a thousand times better if they had a proper grip
Title: Re: Bats Wilkie won't want to buy in 2013
Post by: Liam-SCCC on January 10, 2013, 10:38:40 AM
here's another stomach churner

([url]http://i.ebayimg.com/t/MB-Malik-MONGOOSE-Cricket-Bat-New-/00/s/NjQwWDQ4MA==/[/url]$(KGrHqVHJFYE-k-7l4rbBPtNF3HnRw~~60_12.JPG)


Some serious copyright infringement going on there!
Title: Re: Bats Wilkie won't want to buy in 2013
Post by: The_Bird on January 10, 2013, 10:40:19 AM
Some serious copyright infringement going on there!

You'll see Kamran Akmal using it soon then.
Title: Re: Bats Wilkie won't want to buy in 2013
Post by: The_Bird on January 10, 2013, 10:40:43 AM
(http://acimg.auctivacommerce.com/imgdata/0/0/3/1/9/1/webimg/4664314.jpg)

No, Just No
Title: Re: Bats Wilkie won't want to buy in 2013
Post by: uknsaunders on January 10, 2013, 10:42:22 AM
fussy springs to mind. I think they missed a spot to stick more labels on.
Title: Re: Bats Wilkie won't want to buy in 2013
Post by: procricket on January 10, 2013, 10:43:36 AM
Pintu great bats in the main very poor labelling
Title: Re: Bats Wilkie won't want to buy in 2013
Post by: The_Bird on January 10, 2013, 10:46:38 AM
Pintu great bats in the main very poor labelling


(http://www.cricketdealdirect.co.uk/images/s4.jpg)

And equally adept at infringing copyright laws haha
Title: Re: Bats Wilkie won't want to buy in 2013
Post by: trypewriter on January 10, 2013, 10:50:41 AM
fussy springs to mind. I think they missed a spot to stick more labels on.

The technical term is: 'messerschmitt corner'.
Title: Re: Bats Wilkie won't want to buy in 2013
Post by: M77 on January 10, 2013, 10:52:58 AM
The technical term is: 'messerschmitt corner'.
ha ha ha ha...  :D
Title: Re: Bats Wilkie won't want to buy in 2013
Post by: uknsaunders on January 10, 2013, 10:58:22 AM
and this looks plain dull,zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

(http://www.barringtonsports.com/core/images/products/large/2011_Aero_2011_Vintage_Cricket_Bat.jpg)
Title: Re: Bats Wilkie won't want to buy in 2013
Post by: wilkie113 on January 10, 2013, 10:59:51 AM
Cheers nick some filthy didcusting bats not worthy of cash. To put me off buying for a while :). Just gotta hope my hattori lasts the season #PrayForTheHattori
Title: Re: Bats Wilkie won't want to buy in 2013
Post by: uknsaunders on January 10, 2013, 11:01:50 AM
I think you need to put this thread in your favourites and every time you get the urge just come back and look as these wonders.
Title: Re: Bats Wilkie won't want to buy in 2013
Post by: procricket on January 10, 2013, 11:07:45 AM
([url]http://www.cricketdealdirect.co.uk/images/s4.jpg[/url])

And equally adept at infringing copyright laws haha


Not at all althought it was a forma he did have sm
Title: Re: Bats Wilkie won't want to buy in 2013
Post by: The_Bird on January 10, 2013, 11:09:19 AM
(http://acimg.auctivacommerce.com/imgdata/0/0/3/1/9/1/webimg/284317.jpg)


Staying on the copyright infringement topic
Title: Re: Bats Wilkie won't want to buy in 2013
Post by: The_Bird on January 10, 2013, 11:10:32 AM
Not at all althought it was a forma he did have sm

My bad  :)
Title: Re: Bats Wilkie won't want to buy in 2013
Post by: Vitas Cricket on January 10, 2013, 11:28:02 AM
([url]http://acimg.auctivacommerce.com/imgdata/0/0/3/1/9/1/webimg/4664314.jpg[/url])

No, Just No


([url]http://www.cricketdealdirect.co.uk/images/s4.jpg[/url])

And equally adept at infringing copyright laws haha


(http://www.cricketdealdirect.co.uk/images/cricket-bat-technology.jpg)
(http://mdsingh.webfactional.com/talkcricket/binary/newpowerfulcricketbats.jpg)

MY favourite thing about this rag tag outfit is they decided to rip off not only an old technology (about ten years) but also one that has been banned by the MCC for almost as long, the ban kicked in on the Kookaburra Smart Bat before they even got to market with it.
Title: Re: Bats Wilkie won't want to buy in 2013
Post by: norbs on January 10, 2013, 11:36:38 AM
([url]http://www.cricketdealdirect.co.uk/images/cricket-bat-technology.jpg[/url])
MY favourite part about this rag tag outfit is they decided to rip off not only an old technology (about ten years) but also one that has been banned by the MCC for almost as long, the ban kicked in on the Kookaburra Smart Bat before they even got to market with it.


After arguing about 45grams at the post office I'm in a bad mood  >:(

"Stupid is what stupid does"

Vibration converted to heat is still an energy loss

more [recycled] handle rubbish
Title: Re: Bats Wilkie won't want to buy in 2013
Post by: Vitas Cricket on January 10, 2013, 11:40:37 AM
After arguing about 45grams at the post office I'm in a bad mood  >:(

"Stupid is what stupid does"

Vibration converted to heat is still an energy loss

more [recycled] handle rubbish

The 'exclusive dealer' in the UK for this rubbish is very close to me. I know he's selling them direct out of his garage. I'm going to visit him soon, cant wait to hear his explanation on the handle. Might even buy one and cut it open there and then!
Title: Re: Bats Wilkie won't want to buy in 2013
Post by: Number4 on January 10, 2013, 11:41:07 AM
After arguing about 45grams at the post office I'm in a bad mood  >:(

"Stupid is what stupid does"

Vibration converted to heat is still an energy loss

more [recycled] handle rubbish

But think how warm your hands would be ;)
Title: Re: Bats Wilkie won't want to buy in 2013
Post by: The_Bird on January 10, 2013, 11:45:51 AM
But think how warm your hands would be ;)

 :D
Title: Re: Bats Wilkie won't want to buy in 2013
Post by: uknsaunders on January 10, 2013, 11:55:45 AM
But think how warm your hands would be ;)

the whole point of this thread was to put Tom off bats and now your finding reasons to use a bat on a cold day in April!

Whoops..
Title: Re: Bats Wilkie won't want to buy in 2013
Post by: uknsaunders on January 10, 2013, 11:57:41 AM
I can turn this around...

If you use this bat your hands will catch fire from the heat.
Title: Re: Bats Wilkie won't want to buy in 2013
Post by: Beachcricket on January 10, 2013, 11:58:38 AM
My hands sweat enough whilst batting without attaching a mini radiator to the handle.
Title: Re: Bats Wilkie won't want to buy in 2013
Post by: The_Bird on January 10, 2013, 12:07:41 PM
Next you'll be telling me the handle can make cups of tea in a Wallace and Gromit style contraption...!

Back on topic

(http://i01.i.aliimg.com/photo/v0/110582895/Cricket_Bats.jpg)
Title: Re: Bats Wilkie won't want to buy in 2013
Post by: uknsaunders on January 10, 2013, 12:12:54 PM
lol  :D

"Thick Edge" and why on earth call a bat a "Wombat", that's a dynamic animal lol
Title: Re: Bats Wilkie won't want to buy in 2013
Post by: trypewriter on January 10, 2013, 12:14:13 PM
What about 'The Cheetah' for batsmen who don't walk... :D
Title: Re: Bats Wilkie won't want to buy in 2013
Post by: Red Ink Cricket on January 10, 2013, 12:14:55 PM
lol  :D

"Thick Edge" and why on earth call a bat a "Wombat", that's a dynamic animal lol

there are 2-3 companies called wombat i believe. one uk based, one in aus and i think india has one aswell
Title: Re: Bats Wilkie won't want to buy in 2013
Post by: uknsaunders on January 10, 2013, 12:16:08 PM
somebody send in Marcus!
Title: Re: Bats Wilkie won't want to buy in 2013
Post by: Wedge2408 on January 10, 2013, 12:45:02 PM
Hahaha, I thought that the wombat bat was a joke at first....
A wombat doesn't exactly bring cricket to mind, but apparently they are legit.
Odd choice for a brand name in my opinion and the stickers are pretty bad.
Title: Re: Bats Wilkie won't want to buy in 2013
Post by: Six Sixes Cricket on January 10, 2013, 12:50:57 PM
Hahaha, I thought that the wombat bat was a joke at first....
A wombat doesn't exactly bring cricket to mind, but apparently they are legit.
Odd choice for a brand name in my opinion and the stickers are pretty bad.

Just wait until Harry joins up!
Title: Re: Bats Wilkie won't want to buy in 2013
Post by: Cover_Drive on January 10, 2013, 02:36:55 PM
([url]http://www.cricketdealdirect.co.uk/images/cricket-bat-technology.jpg[/url])
([url]http://mdsingh.webfactional.com/talkcricket/binary/newpowerfulcricketbats.jpg[/url])

MY favourite thing about this rag tag outfit is they decided to rip off not only an old technology (about ten years) but also one that has been banned by the MCC for almost as long, the ban kicked in on the Kookaburra Smart Bat before they even got to market with it.


Are those heat generating SM bats sold anywhere? Perhaps good bat for Canadian winters..
Title: Re: Bats Wilkie won't want to buy in 2013
Post by: Vitas Cricket on January 10, 2013, 02:46:41 PM
Are those heat generating SM bats sold anywhere? Perhaps good bat for Canadian winters..

They are sold by a guy local to me. Though i don't for a second believe there is anything in the handle.

The tech isn't theirs to start with, and Kook abandoned it before fully finishing it after it was banned, plus as Norbs pointed out, its a fairly pointless idea anyway.
Title: Re: Bats Wilkie won't want to buy in 2013
Post by: trypewriter on January 10, 2013, 02:49:00 PM
If he reverses the process he might be able to sell them through Anne Summers  :D
Title: Re: Bats Wilkie won't want to buy in 2013
Post by: Cover_Drive on January 10, 2013, 03:27:07 PM
They are sold by a guy local to me. Though i don't for a second believe there is anything in the handle.

The tech isn't theirs to start with, and Kook abandoned it before fully finishing it after it was banned, plus as Norbs pointed out, its a fairly pointless idea anyway.

Fair enough, cheers for swift reply.

I think I'm better off with cold hands while batting.