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Title: Visit to Millichamp & Hall
Post by: ItsJustCricket on March 27, 2013, 09:18:10 PM
Evening All,

I am going to Taunton tomorrow to pick our new M&H bats.  We will be stocking all their bats this year, and in larger numbers than last year...

If anyone has any specific requests, please do let me know, as there's still time to add bats to our order - I'm sure I could find some beauties for you whilst I'm there...

I will update this thread with photos when I get back home tomorrow evening.  For now, here is a provisional list of what we're going to get: http://www.itsjustcricket.co.uk/millichamp-hall-m34 (http://www.itsjustcricket.co.uk/millichamp-hall-m34)
Title: Re: Visit to Millichamp & Hall
Post by: Liam-SCCC on March 27, 2013, 09:26:56 PM
Shame I'm working tomorrow, would have come and met you!
Title: Re: Visit to Millichamp & Hall
Post by: Alvaro on March 27, 2013, 09:36:45 PM
Oof. They hit the wallet hard those boys...
Paul, it would be interesting to hear your opinion of overall quality when you get back if possible.
Title: Re: Visit to Millichamp & Hall
Post by: tussy17 on March 27, 2013, 09:52:47 PM
So reassuringly expensive...  :)
Title: Re: Visit to Millichamp & Hall
Post by: IQ on March 27, 2013, 11:06:52 PM
For a second I thought the prices were misprints! Lol

Do Millichamp source their own willow or is it js wrights too?

Title: Re: Visit to Millichamp & Hall
Post by: Liam-SCCC on March 28, 2013, 11:13:26 AM
Are you up there today? Or tomorrow? I saw it said Friday in another thread
Title: Re: Visit to Millichamp & Hall
Post by: Dan W on March 28, 2013, 02:01:41 PM
Maybe too late, though if you see a Master 2'10-2'12 that looks HUGE, do let us know!
Title: Re: Visit to Millichamp & Hall
Post by: ItsJustCricket on March 28, 2013, 02:51:10 PM
Travelling back now. Got a couple of light (2.9/2.10) Masters, but one has already been sold. Also got a 2.8 amplus and some other rather nice sticks. I am travelling home with the 1st load of bats and all the bags and T1 gloves too...

Liam, I was going to go last friday but in the end had to rearrange for today. Sorry about the confusion!
Title: Re: Visit to Millichamp & Hall
Post by: ItsJustCricket on March 28, 2013, 07:02:42 PM
I've heard a lot of negative comments about M&H's bat weights on here, but no such issues today, and I guess this is one of the benefits of hand-picking bats... Our selection included a 2.8 Amplus, a 2.9 Master, a 2.6 Harlequin and a 2.7 Original Low.  Only one of the 11 bats we picked was heavier than 2.10 (a 2.11 Distinction)...

Photos are on our Facebook page - will try and get them added here later this evening...
Title: Re: Visit to Millichamp & Hall
Post by: Chad on March 28, 2013, 07:05:32 PM
I've heard a lot of negative comments about M&H's bat weights on here, but no such issues today, and I guess this is one of the benefits of hand-picking bats... Our selection included a 2.8 Amplus, a 2.9 Master, a 2.6 Harlequin and a 2.7 Original Low.  Only one of the 11 bats we picked was heavier than 2.10 (a 2.11 Distinction)...

Photos are on our Facebook page - will try and get them added here later this evening...

Why did it have to be a 2.11 Distinction... Of all the possible combinations... >:( Sometimes I think you do this on purpose Paul hahaha!  ;)
Title: Re: Visit to Millichamp & Hall
Post by: tushar sehgal on March 28, 2013, 07:16:21 PM
(a 2.11 Distinction)...

You have my attention good Sir ;) going to facebook but feel free to email me some  :D
Title: Re: Visit to Millichamp & Hall
Post by: Colesy on March 28, 2013, 07:17:01 PM
That Harlequin looks amazing. If only.
Title: Re: Visit to Millichamp & Hall
Post by: Chad on March 28, 2013, 07:17:50 PM
You have my attention good Sir ;) going to facebook but feel free to email me some  :D

I'm begging you Tushar, please buy it before I see it! :-[
Title: Re: Visit to Millichamp & Hall
Post by: tushar sehgal on March 28, 2013, 07:19:34 PM
I'm begging you Tushar, please buy it before I see it! :-[

Oh I am buying it alright  :D unless someone gets to it before I do  >:( just seen some pics on FB and there are stunning looking collection....
Title: Re: Visit to Millichamp & Hall
Post by: ItsJustCricket on March 28, 2013, 08:00:41 PM
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Just wanted to add one thing I really like about M&H that isn't covered much - with the exception of the Original bats, they knock in everything, and it's all done by hand.  Unlike GM and various others, they are always properly done, indentations everywhere on the blade, edges perfectly rounded etc.  Another justification for the price tag, and saves us doing all the work!  8)
Title: Re: Visit to Millichamp & Hall
Post by: Sam on March 28, 2013, 08:40:30 PM
Oh Paul , I know I was more or less set on what bat I was going to buy for this season and then you post this  :(. I must resist the temptation to double my budget  :-[. What's the cheapest bat in that section  ???.
Title: Re: Visit to Millichamp & Hall
Post by: ItsJustCricket on March 28, 2013, 08:42:01 PM
Original Low, Sam.  £194.99 - they each have 10 grains, one in 2.9 and another in 2.7...

http://www.itsjustcricket.co.uk/cricket-bats-c17/senior-cricket-bats-c18/millichamp-hall-original-low-cricket-bat-p348 (http://www.itsjustcricket.co.uk/cricket-bats-c17/senior-cricket-bats-c18/millichamp-hall-original-low-cricket-bat-p348)
Title: Re: Visit to Millichamp & Hall
Post by: Liam-SCCC on March 28, 2013, 08:44:08 PM
I've been into the shop before and they pause knocking in for a split second, ask you if you mind them knocking in and then start smashing them again!
Title: Re: Visit to Millichamp & Hall
Post by: GarrettJ on March 28, 2013, 08:53:39 PM
no bats come close to MH mark 1 bats ....... what do others think?
Title: Re: Visit to Millichamp & Hall
Post by: Liam-SCCC on March 28, 2013, 08:57:45 PM
I've had one and I loved it, got it for £100 though, can't afford one at the moment
Title: Re: Visit to Millichamp & Hall
Post by: Steveo1000 on March 28, 2013, 09:09:23 PM
I think the Amplus is my favourite shape bat at the moment, possibly off all time.