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Equipment => Bats => Topic started by: wrahil on March 26, 2013, 07:52:11 AM
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Hello People,
This is Wrahil from Pakistan.
I bought a gm epic 808 a few days ago and knocked it for atleast 6 hours with a mallet before using it in a match. However, it is not what I thought it would be. It does not perform as good as my other bat (MIDS ZH power) and my friend's CA 15000.
So my question is, will it get better by the time as I only have played 2 matches with it so far.
Secondly, do I need to oil it as I didn't do at the time of knocking.
Your help shall be highly appreciated.
Regards.
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Every bat you get will perform differently to start with. I believe GM bats take a bit longer to open up so if I was you I'd keep going with it
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Thanks for your reply Roco which is well noted. But why does it gives a high pitched sound as compared to other bats every time a ball or a mallet hits it?
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Hi Wrahil, do you have any pictures of your Epic 808?
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Hi The_Bird,
Not at the moment. But if you wish I can take and upload them.
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Thanks for your reply Roco which is well noted. But why does it gives a high pitched sound as compared to other bats every time a ball or a mallet hits it?
The high pitched sound could be the willow itself. Pakistan made bats are often a drier wood. So that could be a part of it. I would say persevere with the bat and give it a good run in some nets.
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Should an 808 be expected to perform as well as a top bat from an Asian brand?
I'll bet my house it lasts a lot longer.
Welcome to the forum by the way mate. You don't really need to oil or knock in a GM, as this is done in the factory. Unless you bought one of the ones made in India under license. If there is no sticker on the front saying 'ready to play now' then yes you should oil it and knock it in.
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Hi The_Bird,
Not at the moment. But if you wish I can take and upload them.
Cool, it would help us clarify if its UK made or Asian made, or even fake rubbish as there is a lot of fake GM's.
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For me, I've had 3 GM's over the years and they've all been harder than other bats off the mallet, they do last a long time and open up nicely though.
I guess seeing all of these barely pressed, soft pieces of timber from other brands makes it seem harder than it really is?
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Should an 808 be expected to perform as well as a top bat from an Asian brand?
I'll bet my house it lasts a damn sight longer.
Welcome to the forum by the way mate. You don't really need to oil or knock in a GM, as this is done in the factory. Unless you bought one of the ones made in India under license. If there is no sticker on the front saying 'ready to play now' then yes you should oil it and knock it in.
Thanks for the info and welcome Sir.
I bought it from VKS London so I am sure its made in UK and yes it has sticker saying 'ready to play now'. How long does it usually takes for a GM to open up? Any ideas?
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Cool, it would help us clarify if its UK made or Asian made, or even fake rubbish as there is a lot of fake GM's.
Will do it soon enough. As I mentioned, I bought it from a reliable supplier in UK so I'm sure its not fake or made in India.
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Thanks for the info and welcome Sir.
I bought it from VKS London so I am sure its made in UK and yes it has sticker saying 'ready to play now'. How long does it usually takes for a GM to open up? Any ideas?
Really does vary. It could be a few hours of good use or it could be a bit longer. I would use it in nets whenever you can and get it going.
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Really does vary. It could be a few hours of good use or it could be a bit longer. I would use it in nets whenever you can and get it going.
Thanks for your help mate. Will use it and let ya all know.
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Willow is like Women, they all make different noises when banged :D
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Willow is like Women, they all make different noises when banged :D
Like!
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Hi Wrahil, do you have any pictures of your Epic 808?
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(http://img842.imageshack.us/img842/8890/bat1bi.jpg)
(http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/2497/bat3p.jpg)
And now a little comparison with my MiDs
(http://img849.imageshack.us/img849/9100/bat2y.jpg)
(http://img845.imageshack.us/img845/6554/bat4o.jpg)
And Finally me playing :D
(http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/327/60527246.jpg)
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Umar Gul taken up keeping? :o :)
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What's with the lighter strip doen the middle of the MiDS?
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Umar Gul taken up keeping? :o :)
Haha. Good one.
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What's with the lighter strip doen the middle of the MiDS?
Are you referring to the scuff sheet? ???
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Yeah. Looks like you've either cut away the middle section or removed the edge sections.
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Yup you guessed it right. The middle section has been removed.
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Yup you guessed it right. The middle section has been removed.
Lol whats the point in that? One of the sillier things I've heard I must admit!
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Why would you do that mate?
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Lol whats the point in that? One of the sillier things I've heard I must admit!
Haha. Lets just say that it was an experiment that went horribly wrong :(
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I know I'm the last person to talk, but you have to use the middle to get the best response lol
(http://img842.imageshack.us/img842/8890/bat1bi.jpg)
Seriously, nice looking grains. I have a GM Icon and it does take a few games to get going. Noticed that you've hit quiet a few high up, which on a mid-low middled bat probably won't help with timing.
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By the way, nobody commented on my 808? How do you think of it? Looks good or i have wasted 150+ GBP?
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Umar Gul taken up keeping? :o :)
Is it me or do the gloves look a bit big for him?
Not seen a track that devoid of grass in a long time....
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By the way, nobody commented on my 808? How do you think of it? Looks good or i have wasted 150+ GBP?
Good buy for a G2 . Think GM have mis-graded there, could easily pass for a 909 or higher.
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I know I'm the last person to talk, but you have to use the middle to get the best response lol
([url]http://img842.imageshack.us/img842/8890/bat1bi.jpg[/url])
Seriously, nice looking grains. I have a GM Icon and it does take a few games to get going. Noticed that you've hit quiet a few high up, which on a mid-low middled bat probably won't help with timing.
Lol I know. Actually the bowlers I played in the last match had some extra pace and they kept hitting the good length area. Hence those marks just below the sticker. :)
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Is it me or do the gloves look a bit big for him?
Not seen a track that devoid of grass in a long time....
Thats a typical Subcontinental wicket. Flat as it gets.
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Willow is like Women, they all make different noises when banged :D
:) :) :) :) :) :) :)
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wrahil,
Welcome to CustomBatsForum. Hope you enjoy your stay here.
Where was that picture taken if you don't mind me asking?
Thanks!
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wrahil,
Welcome to CustomBatsForum. Hope you enjoy your stay here.
Where was that picture taken if you don't mind me asking?
Thanks!
Thanks for your kind words cover drive.
This was taken in Iqbal stadium, Faisalabad.
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Willow is like Women, they all make different noises when banged :D
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