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Cricket Manufacturers / Brands => Ayrtek Cricket => Topic started by: Ayrtek Cricket on March 29, 2013, 12:07:52 AM
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We're delighted to announce our exclusive new bat range for 2013 where we have paired up with Affinity Cricket to offer a Ayrtek Edition bat in your desired weight range in our chosen profile.
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Very sleek Tom I like it bit puzzled by it all but looks great so a collaboration with Marcus mate
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Thanks Dave, all will become evident as time progresses in 2013 but as bats are an area that people are very specific about its great to be pairing up with a brand that can offer a product made to order to what the customer wants/needs.
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Those stickers look awesome! So is it like when brands offer an Ayrtek helmet on their website but with their logo? (Like Instinct did I think?)
Are you still going to offer your own bats?
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Essentially yes but we have no plans to team up with anyone else beyond AC for bats, we would like to think we are experts in the helmet arena so are happy to leave the bats to people who are experts in their chosen arena.
The bats are made and finished to a very high standard and the look and feel of them represents what we feel we are all about as a brand where trying to be innovative and push the boundaries beyond what is deemed the norm.
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Looks like a good idea, lets you concentrate on the important stuff!
That profile looks unreal!
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It looks a lot like one of Simmy's bats! :o Really nice stuff Tom, glad you are collaborating with a classy bat brand. 8)
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Any idea of a rough price point?
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Any idea of a rough price point?
This....could be a couple heading down to oz possibly :)
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the bats need cutting out on the bottom left lol i can see all the black sheeting in the back ground lol
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Thanks for the feedback, price point wise they will be in line with the Affinity range.
Simmy...stop looking so closely! ;)
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We have a few played who we sponsor and he is one of them yeah
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Good to see brands making most of there individual expertise
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Can you choose the profile of the bat?
Or is it a set profile?
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Superb choice of bat maker to work with Tom! I see Ayrtek and Affiniti as having a similar attitude towards cricket and striving to bring improvements through innovative thinking!
Love the look of these 8)
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Thanks Mr H, quality wise they are up there with the best I have seen/used and the partnership will be a positive one as both parties aren't afraid to shake things up a little :)
In regards to the profile is set as one shape that we will use but you can obviously specify the weight your after.
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Really intriguing venture - great to see! Looking forward to when the full specifications / details are available. Really nice Branding - subtle merge of Arytek/Affinty!
Maybe you could do a pictorial review when a bats available for the forum Tom?
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Yeah all being organised and will be out shortly, I'm off on holiday for a week hence the 10 day gap before official release but I'm sure there will be some proper images and details for you all to read shortly.
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Bit more of a close up for you in these in the meantime...
(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/C4FB58E6-F5A9-4783-9826-B0C675026714-9820-000009365AD6A77C.jpg)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/AC1A3560-8AAE-43BF-AC15-44241F090843-9820-00000936579E4B6E.jpg)
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I have a affinity carbine and its a beast off a bat so I am sure the ayrtek bats will be the same the stickers are class and the bats are finished to a very high standard I have had lots off custom made bats but none get near the affinity bat that I bought so I am very sure your all be very pleased with your bats top work
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Thanks Simon
We are extremely happy with the products as they are made, pressed and finished to an impeccable standard. The stickers that are upon them we feel carry on this theme as they have all the required elements to finish off the look of the bats.
Once back in the UK the order books will be opened and we will be more than happy to get these out to anyone who wishes to order one. :)
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Thanks Simon
We are extremely happy with the products as they are made, pressed and finished to an impeccable standard. The stickers that are upon them we feel carry on this theme as they have all the required elements to finish off the look of the bats.
Once back in the UK the order books will be opened and we will be more than happy to get these out to anyone who wishes to order one. :)
How much will these be Tom?
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£325 in line with what the affinity range charges, made to order in our specific profile but in your desired weight
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The Ayrtek Edition #TeamAffinity Bat is available to purchase now just in time for the season...
http://www.affinitycricket.co.uk/shop/index.php?route=product/product&path=20&product_id=59 (http://www.affinitycricket.co.uk/shop/index.php?route=product/product&path=20&product_id=59)
(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/C70EB666-D162-41FD-8104-4873DC68F844-2532-000001BD06D18E0E.jpg)
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that is one sexy but classy looking stick!
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thanks, looking forward to unleashing mine come the weekend :)
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Has anyone seen one of these in person or have one. I would love to see more photo's of this bat. Love the profile
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those stickers look real funky- in a really good way.
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I had one for myself but then a customer spotted it in the office when buying a lid and ended up having it away with him!
Will get my hands on another one once back home and get some more pictures organised, im sure Marcus has some though that he took of the ones we had produced.
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Just to give you an idea of the quality of bat we are offering....
(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/null-5.jpg)
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something for the weekend Sir ;)
(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/null-7.jpg)
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That's a big bat and really like the profile
How's the pickup on these bats ?
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The one I had briefly was a stonker, had just prepped it so it was match ready when a customer came in and spotted it poking out from behind my desk!
Pick up is good as the middle is mid positioned and you get a decent profile size for the weight as demonstrated in the above image :)
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Just received the on ein the pic above that says coming to America and havent stopped smiling since.
Absolute beauty and fantastic pick up for such a big bat.
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Glad you like it mate, hope it goes well for you!
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Just been informed we will shortly be shipping one out to Oz next week, good to see them branching out internationally
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I think the one coming out to Oz is for me! Marcus has just finished it: 2.12 lbs, 19 grains.
Can't wait to get it and will post some pics and a review.
Loving the teamwork between Affinity and Ayrtek!
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Good stuff, hope it serves you well!! :)
look forward to reading the review once you have had the chance to use it.
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(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/null-11.jpg)
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Ok so finally have made it around to getting this done as have been bust with work.
I was on the lookout for a new bat and helmet and after ordering an Ayrtek Lid, caught a picture of the new Affinity Ayrtek edition online and was intrigued as the profile looked stunning and exactly what i would want.
After deliberating a while decided to take the plunge and ordered it via the folks at Affinity who were incredible in their service and customer support when i emailed them at random hours and always got a timely response.
I got the bat in exactly 2 weeks time to my door steps in the US, which is fantastic.
From the packaging itself on the get go to the end product .... i was amazed in the quality of everything.
The finishing is top notch , the stickers sublime and the bat WOW!!!!. I was told i have a beauty coming in but when i saw the grains i couldn't believe it myself, asked for a 2 '12 and this is right on the money and fells like 2'10 while picking up. The sound of the bat with a old ball is unheard off, i cant even describe the ping.
I have not seen better bats in flesh period and am already considering the Spectre as my next bat :)
Thanks to the guys @ Teamaffinity and TeamAyrtek.
Few pictures below :
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Stunning mate! I can't say how rapt I am with the one Marcus made for me: same weight as yours, picks up like 2.10 and pings like crazy! 19 grains and half heartwood. Used it on the weekend and tore the opposition apart. Hoping to get some pics up soon.
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Great to hear your both happy with the products you have, hope they serve you well! :)
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Wow, that is a great looking stick.
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very similar to the 2 iv got here in the office on the shelf but these 2 are both 2.10 :)
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Hey Tom is it possible to see the pics of the 2'10 stick, might have a clubmate who is really interested after seeing mine and uses lighter bats.
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these are both 2.10....I havent snapped any profile pics as such but they are the same as the above as they are all shaped to the same profile that is standard for the Ayrtek Edition.
(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/null-13.jpg) (http://s444.photobucket.com/user/tom_ayrtek/media/null-13.jpg.html)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/null-16.jpg) (http://s444.photobucket.com/user/tom_ayrtek/media/null-16.jpg.html)