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Equipment => Bats => Topic started by: LEACHY48 on April 01, 2013, 01:31:37 PM
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Hi guys, so about a month or so ago I contacted John from Red ink, and Ryan about getting a new bat. Given that Ryans price was slightly better I opted for an RK. Ryan shot me over some pics of clefts to choose from, and I picked one out and gave him my specs.
These were:
2.10-2.11 max
Trott profile
No concaving
Mid extended middle
30 mm edges
55 mm spine
I also asked ryan to fit a lamitoe and he said it wasnt an issue.
So about 3 weeks later, the bat arrived, and I was initially very pleased with the shape, and the response, however the finishing wasnt brilliant, it was almost like the bat had got wet. So I messaged ryan, and he apologised and offered me some grips as an apology, which I thought was a brilliant gesture. I have given it a few hours knocking in, and it is feeling brilliant, it has a very long responsive middle, and a brilliant pick up and balance.
Overall:
finishing: 5 or 6 /10
performance 9/10
balance and pick up 10/10
looks: 9/10 has 10 ruler straight grains, would have been a 10/10 but there are four tiny pin knotts.
I am extremely happy with the bat, and now I have rectified the finish, it is right up there with the best bats I own, and for the price, this is without a doubt the best value for money together with my BB. Ryan was brilliant throughout and kept me in the loop, and is clearly a very talented batmaker. I would highly highly recommend him to anyone who is after a new bat. thanks Ryan.
P.S. I added the ayrtek stickers to be in keeping with the rest of my kit.
(http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q623/jake-leach/P1050441_zps54080590.jpg)
(http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q623/jake-leach/P1050443_zps0021c63f.jpg)
(http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q623/jake-leach/P1050444_zpsf2aab34d.jpg)
(http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q623/jake-leach/P1050445_zps64549a72.jpg)
(http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q623/jake-leach/P1050446_zpsa67b98a5.jpg)
(http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q623/jake-leach/P1050447_zps9892487f.jpg)
(http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q623/jake-leach/P1050448_zps99a4ea6f.jpg)
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Likewise, RK stickers are far classier. (no offence Tom, I see your stickers more of an addition to the back of the blade)
Lovely bat though, and if the performance of yours is anything like mine I can agree with that. Mines tops!
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i bet the bat got wet before the wax was dry type thing it gives a clumpy look :(
did like this bat tho! tapped up very nice!
it picked up very light!
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Love the bat, how much are the RK's customs? (PM if necessary)
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£110 for a f2
£130 for a g1
£160 for a g1+
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Simmy, You should get a cut from sales.
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Bet everyone wishes they got a cut from scales for just posting up the prices ;)
Excuse me whilst I post up the M+H prices all over the forums!
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Oh and by the way Simmy, thanks for that! :)
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Thanks for the honest review Jake. Appreciate it, once again sorry about the finish. I actually spent around an hour finishing this one but it must have got a little wet transporting it from the "shed" home.
Simmy, I'm free Friday if you want to nip round for your commission :D
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Thanks for the honest review Jake. Appreciate it, once again sorry about the finish. I actually spent around an hour finishing this one but it must have got a little wet transporting it from the "shed" home.
Simmy, I'm free Friday if you want to nip round for your commission :D
No worries Ryan, its all good now, and as long as it performs, that is the main thing, and it certainly does, so thanks for that :)
i bet the bat got wet before the wax was dry type thing it gives a clumpy look :(
did like this bat tho! tapped up very nice!
it picked up very light!
Yeah, that could be it, thannks :) totally agree about the performance and pick up, doesnt feel 2.10/11 ish
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Well twist my nipple-nuts and call me Roger if Ryan isn't one of the most up and coming bat-makers on here!