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Title: Laver & Wood Reserve Review - Chad's Laver aka Hosk's Scat profile
Post by: johnrockin on March 30, 2013, 11:17:42 AM
A few months ago I asked for members advice on where to get my Laver bat re-handled. Andy (from Laver) got involved in the thread and as I had been disappointed with the bats feel and performance (I thought that the handle might be contributing to this), he offered a complete replacement free of charge. Great costumer service and something I wasn't expecting.

Well here it is… and I think she's a thing of beauty :)

Spec
Laver & Wood Reserve / 2lb 9oz (arrived bang-on) / Standard Blade / Short Handle / Oval C-Ten – thinner than standard / Lamitoe

Pickup
Very good and well balanced. As you'd expect from an individually made bat, produced by a master craftsman.

Profile
I had to ask for something like Chad's Laver Hosk Scat profile. Also after the recent demise of my Scat Series 3 Professional, I was looking for something similar to replace it for this season.
http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=20809.0 (http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=20809.0)

Grains
9, distinct, straight ones throughout the whole bats length, with no blemishes.

Ping
I've had a 15mins thrown down session with it on Thursday and although I was a bit tentative, its response was very good. However, I felt that it needed more mallet time (about 4-6hours). So i know what I'll be doing today and Bank Holiday Monday.

Looking forward to giving it a proper go in the nets in the coming weeks. That's when I'll get a much better idea of the bats performance.

I hope that there's enough time to get her ready before the season starts :)

(http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/b522/johnrockin/_MG_8079_640px_zpse1f6abab.jpg)

(http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/b522/johnrockin/_MG_8080_640px_zps4f400461.jpg)

(http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/b522/johnrockin/_MG_8081_640px_zps40a18103.jpg)

(http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/b522/johnrockin/_MG_8086_640px_zps24551e85.jpg)

(http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/b522/johnrockin/_MG_8089_640px_zps1263445d.jpg)

(http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/b522/johnrockin/_MG_8090_640px_zpsba7b92a1.jpg)

(http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/b522/johnrockin/_MG_8094_640px_zpsc6fb2258.jpg)

(http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/b522/johnrockin/_MG_8099_640px_zps70f4174d.jpg)
Title: Re: Laver & Wood Reserve Review - Chad's Laver aka Hosk's Scat profile
Post by: The_Bird on March 30, 2013, 11:35:44 AM
Great stuff from the laver guys, they really do look after you. Lovely bat mate!
Title: Re: Laver & Wood Reserve Review - Chad's Laver aka Hosk's Scat profile
Post by: Chad on March 30, 2013, 11:45:44 AM
Nice choice in profile. ;)
Title: Re: Laver & Wood Reserve Review - Chad's Laver aka Hosk's Scat profile
Post by: charlie15 on March 30, 2013, 11:46:42 AM
Really beautiful bat there mate, the service from Andy and James really is second to none.
Title: Re: Laver & Wood Reserve Review - Chad's Laver aka Hosk's Scat profile
Post by: johnrockin on March 30, 2013, 12:12:32 PM
Nice choice in profile. ;)

Thanks for the inspiration! When I saw your Laver's profile I just thought, I've got to have one like that :)
Title: Re: Laver & Wood Reserve Review - Chad's Laver aka Hosk's Scat profile
Post by: petehosk on March 30, 2013, 12:25:08 PM
That looks to have a proper profile!
Have you got a photo of the toe upwards so I can get an idea of the amount of concaving (if any)?
Title: Re: Laver & Wood Reserve Review - Chad's Laver aka Hosk's Scat profile
Post by: johnrockin on March 30, 2013, 01:37:41 PM
That looks to have a proper profile!
Have you got a photo of the toe upwards so I can get an idea of the amount of concaving (if any)?


Here you go Pete

(http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/b522/johnrockin/DSC_0929_zpsb502afcc.jpg)

(http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/b522/johnrockin/DSC_0930_zpsa4e577c4.jpg)
Title: Re: Laver & Wood Reserve Review - Chad's Laver aka Hosk's Scat profile
Post by: wilkie113 on March 30, 2013, 01:39:29 PM
Beautiful bat, and beautiful photos John, I hope that beauty serves you well :)
Title: Re: Laver & Wood Reserve Review - Chad's Laver aka Hosk's Scat profile
Post by: petehosk on March 30, 2013, 01:46:31 PM
That'll do nicely!!!  8)
Gorgeous profile and no concaving, so middle will be awesome once knocked and played in.
Title: Re: Laver & Wood Reserve Review - Chad's Laver aka Hosk's Scat profile
Post by: Chad on March 30, 2013, 01:50:38 PM
I hope it goes as well for you as my PB is going! :) Sadly, mine may have to go, depending on funds... It does go extremely well with the C-ten handle though, takes a while to get used to, but it is certainly good!
Title: Re: Laver & Wood Reserve Review - Chad's Laver aka Hosk's Scat profile
Post by: johnrockin on March 30, 2013, 01:52:07 PM
Beautiful bat, and beautiful photos John, I hope that beauty serves you well :)

Thanks. It's going to be a close call between this and my hades at the begin of the season. The hades is going really nicely! Great to have a choice between 2 lovely bats :)
Title: Re: Laver & Wood Reserve Review - Chad's Laver aka Hosk's Scat profile
Post by: petehosk on March 30, 2013, 03:01:27 PM
This profile or the Hades? Thats a tough choice as Andy can make a seriously stonking bat!
Whichever you choose, I hope it goes well for you!
Title: Re: Laver & Wood Reserve Review - Chad's Laver aka Hosk's Scat profile
Post by: jamesisapayne on March 30, 2013, 09:22:10 PM
That looks one stunning bat. The profile is just about perfect, the grains are just about perfect, and the stickers are yep, just about perfect ;)

I'm not a massive fan of Laver's Ultra due to the very pronounced swell, but this is right up my alley!
Title: Re: Laver & Wood Reserve Review - Chad's Laver aka Hosk's Scat profile
Post by: sgcricket on April 01, 2013, 08:48:40 AM
love the profile
Title: Re: Laver & Wood Reserve Review - Chad's Laver aka Hosk's Scat profile
Post by: RoyalParkReds on June 15, 2013, 02:56:17 PM
That is one of the nicer looking bats in terms of grains. If that had a signature sticker on it, I wouldn't be shocked.
Title: Re: Laver & Wood Reserve Review - Chad's Laver aka Hosk's Scat profile
Post by: sgcricket on June 15, 2013, 03:10:14 PM
looks great! top notch service again from the guys at laver and wood
Title: Re: Laver & Wood Reserve Review - Chad's Laver aka Hosk's Scat profile
Post by: RossViper on June 15, 2013, 09:37:49 PM
Great photos