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Cricket Manufacturers / Brands => Red Ink Cricket => Topic started by: farnham_quins_2 on April 21, 2013, 07:42:29 PM

Title: Red Ink on Its Way - scratch that, it's arrived!
Post by: farnham_quins_2 on April 21, 2013, 07:42:29 PM
Just had an email from John with a pic of my bat that he finished today. Weighs 2lb 10.7 which is pretty much bang on what I asked for. Cant wait to get it!  :D  :D  :D

(http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s673/Jmulley/c7e29db8e9e6caef7b8f217aadca28fd_zps8674502b.jpg)

Bat arrived earlier. At football now but will do pics before knocking in on Friday.
Title: Re: Red Ink on Its Way
Post by: Liam-SCCC on April 21, 2013, 08:03:33 PM
Looks good, you should have gone for the custom stickers though!
Title: Re: Red Ink on Its Way
Post by: Chad on April 21, 2013, 09:05:05 PM
That looks amazing, very Laver Ultra/Zona/Octane ish. Looks like it will be an absolute cracker! 8)
Title: Re: Red Ink on Its Way
Post by: thedevil on April 21, 2013, 09:08:35 PM
Quote from: Chad on April 21, 2013, 09:05:05 PM
That looks amazing, very Laver Ultra/Zona/Octane ish. Looks like it will be an absolute cracker! 8)

This profile...I want
Title: Re: Red Ink on Its Way
Post by: i12breakfree on April 21, 2013, 11:49:18 PM
Wow ..that's a big bat
Title: Re: Red Ink on Its Way
Post by: farnham_quins_2 on April 22, 2013, 06:07:00 AM
Quote from: thedevil on April 21, 2013, 09:08:35 PM
This profile...I want

Get John to make one for you, he absolutely nailed the profile I wanted and added his own twist to make it even better!

Really am looking forward to getting this. My first ever properly custom made bat  :D
Title: Re: Red Ink on Its Way
Post by: sgcricket on April 22, 2013, 07:49:50 AM
looks quite chunky and laveresque
Title: Re: Red Ink on Its Way
Post by: fasteddie on April 22, 2013, 07:53:45 AM
A good feature to angle the toe.

I've got that on my Aldred and it stops/greatly reduces feathering.
Title: Re: Red Ink on Its Way
Post by: Red Ink Cricket on April 22, 2013, 08:34:15 AM
Quote from: fasteddie on April 22, 2013, 07:53:45 AM
A good feature to angle the toe.

I've got that on my Aldred and it stops/greatly reduces feathering.

its not something ive done much tbh. a couple of people have asked for it so happy to accomodate
Title: Re: Red Ink on Its Way
Post by: farnham_quins_2 on April 22, 2013, 09:12:56 AM
Quote from: fasteddie on April 22, 2013, 07:53:45 AM
A good feature to angle the toe.

I've got that on my Aldred and it stops/greatly reduces feathering.

Agreed, that's why I asked for it. Will be getting on all bats from now on.

As John said he was more than happy to accommodate all the features I asked for!
Title: Re: Red Ink on Its Way
Post by: trypewriter on April 22, 2013, 11:22:59 AM
Nice one John!
Title: Re: Red Ink on Its Way - scratch that, it's arrived!
Post by: farnham_quins_2 on April 26, 2013, 01:57:30 PM
This is what arrived on Wednesday. I've waxed it and started knocking it in, but will do plenty more to make sure it's 100% ready.

(http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s673/Jmulley/DSCN2247_zps57df1c6b.jpg) (http://s1311.photobucket.com/user/Jmulley/media/DSCN2247_zps57df1c6b.jpg.html)
Profile pic, absolutely love what John did regarding the profile.
(http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s673/Jmulley/DSCN2246_zps40685cca.jpg) (http://s1311.photobucket.com/user/Jmulley/media/DSCN2246_zps40685cca.jpg.html)
Minimal concaving:
(http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s673/Jmulley/DSCN2253_zps26431970.jpg) (http://s1311.photobucket.com/user/Jmulley/media/DSCN2253_zps26431970.jpg.html)
(http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s673/Jmulley/DSCN2252_zpsba9586c1.jpg) (http://s1311.photobucket.com/user/Jmulley/media/DSCN2252_zpsba9586c1.jpg.html)
(http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s673/Jmulley/DSCN2265_zpsac70bcac.jpg) (http://s1311.photobucket.com/user/Jmulley/media/DSCN2265_zpsac70bcac.jpg.html)
(http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s673/Jmulley/DSCN2254_zpsf250c6a0.jpg) (http://s1311.photobucket.com/user/Jmulley/media/DSCN2254_zpsf250c6a0.jpg.html)
Angled toe:
(http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s673/Jmulley/DSCN2257_zps41aaafdb.jpg) (http://s1311.photobucket.com/user/Jmulley/media/DSCN2257_zps41aaafdb.jpg.html)
Red Ink and my initials:
(http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s673/Jmulley/DSCN2260_zps69b86c49.jpg) (http://s1311.photobucket.com/user/Jmulley/media/DSCN2260_zps69b86c49.jpg.html)
(http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s673/Jmulley/DSCN2262_zps7b02faf2.jpg) (http://s1311.photobucket.com/user/Jmulley/media/DSCN2262_zps7b02faf2.jpg.html)
Comparison to 2 of my other bats:
(http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s673/Jmulley/DSCN2298_zpsd57a139c.jpg) (http://s1311.photobucket.com/user/Jmulley/media/DSCN2298_zpsd57a139c.jpg.html)
(http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s673/Jmulley/DSCN2299_zps33e09707.jpg) (http://s1311.photobucket.com/user/Jmulley/media/DSCN2299_zps33e09707.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Red Ink on Its Way - scratch that, it's arrived!
Post by: Red Ink Cricket on April 29, 2013, 12:17:05 PM
Quote from: farnham_quins_2 on April 26, 2013, 01:57:30 PM
This is what arrived on Wednesday. I've waxed it and started knocking it in, but will do plenty more to make sure it's 100% ready.

([url]http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s673/Jmulley/DSCN2247_zps57df1c6b.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1311.photobucket.com/user/Jmulley/media/DSCN2247_zps57df1c6b.jpg.html[/url])
Profile pic, absolutely love what John did regarding the profile.
([url]http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s673/Jmulley/DSCN2246_zps40685cca.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1311.photobucket.com/user/Jmulley/media/DSCN2246_zps40685cca.jpg.html[/url])
Minimal concaving:
([url]http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s673/Jmulley/DSCN2253_zps26431970.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1311.photobucket.com/user/Jmulley/media/DSCN2253_zps26431970.jpg.html[/url])
([url]http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s673/Jmulley/DSCN2252_zpsba9586c1.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1311.photobucket.com/user/Jmulley/media/DSCN2252_zpsba9586c1.jpg.html[/url])
([url]http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s673/Jmulley/DSCN2265_zpsac70bcac.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1311.photobucket.com/user/Jmulley/media/DSCN2265_zpsac70bcac.jpg.html[/url])
([url]http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s673/Jmulley/DSCN2254_zpsf250c6a0.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1311.photobucket.com/user/Jmulley/media/DSCN2254_zpsf250c6a0.jpg.html[/url])
Angled toe:
([url]http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s673/Jmulley/DSCN2257_zps41aaafdb.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1311.photobucket.com/user/Jmulley/media/DSCN2257_zps41aaafdb.jpg.html[/url])
Red Ink and my initials:
([url]http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s673/Jmulley/DSCN2260_zps69b86c49.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1311.photobucket.com/user/Jmulley/media/DSCN2260_zps69b86c49.jpg.html[/url])
([url]http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s673/Jmulley/DSCN2262_zps7b02faf2.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1311.photobucket.com/user/Jmulley/media/DSCN2262_zps7b02faf2.jpg.html[/url])
Comparison to 2 of my other bats:
([url]http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s673/Jmulley/DSCN2298_zpsd57a139c.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1311.photobucket.com/user/Jmulley/media/DSCN2298_zpsd57a139c.jpg.html[/url])
([url]http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s673/Jmulley/DSCN2299_zps33e09707.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1311.photobucket.com/user/Jmulley/media/DSCN2299_zps33e09707.jpg.html[/url])


glad it arrived ok and you like what ive done. enjoy knocking her in!
Title: Re: Red Ink on Its Way - scratch that, it's arrived!
Post by: charliemott on May 04, 2013, 08:11:03 PM
I NEED THIS IN MY LIFE. looks incredible bud
Title: Re: Red Ink on Its Way - scratch that, it's arrived!
Post by: farnham_quins_2 on May 04, 2013, 08:15:58 PM
Quote from: charliemott on May 04, 2013, 08:11:03 PM
I NEED THIS IN MY LIFE. looks incredible bud

Haha get John to make you one, hes pretty good at it and cheap too!

Mine still needs a couple more hours knocking in. Guess thats what bank holiday is for eh?
Title: Re: Red Ink on Its Way - scratch that, it's arrived!
Post by: toenails97 on May 04, 2013, 08:19:25 PM
That looks a beast! Looks very laverish also :)
Title: Re: Red Ink on Its Way - scratch that, it's arrived!
Post by: charliemott on May 05, 2013, 06:45:23 AM
What are we loooking at if you dont mind me asking, price wise? Im sure it will be worth it!
Title: Re: Red Ink on Its Way - scratch that, it's arrived!
Post by: farnham_quins_2 on May 05, 2013, 07:13:11 AM
Quote from: charliemott on May 05, 2013, 06:45:23 AM
What are we loooking at if you dont mind me asking, price wise? Im sure it will be worth it!

I took up Johns March forum offer, so it was cheaper. Normally a custom is £235 for grade 1, £195 for grade 2 and £155 for grade 3. I went for grade 3 as Im not bothered about the looks of the bat.

Pm John and see what he says. But its definitely worth it!
Title: Re: Red Ink on Its Way - scratch that, it's arrived!
Post by: Red Ink Cricket on May 05, 2013, 09:25:14 AM
Quote from: farnham_quins_2 on May 05, 2013, 07:13:11 AM
I took up Johns March forum offer, so it was cheaper. Normally a custom is £235 for grade 1, £195 for grade 2 and £155 for grade 3. I went for grade 3 as Im not bothered about the looks of the bat.

Pm John and see what he says. But its definitely worth it!

Those are website prices. All forum prices are listed in the Red Ink section. Pm me if your interested and we can take it from there
Title: Re: Red Ink on Its Way - scratch that, it's arrived!
Post by: charliemott on May 06, 2013, 07:11:44 AM
Looks like im not going out for a month and saving!
Title: Re: Red Ink on Its Way - scratch that, it's arrived!
Post by: farnham_quins_2 on May 06, 2013, 07:25:01 AM
Quote from: charliemott on May 06, 2013, 07:11:44 AM
Looks like im not going out for a month and saving!

You wont regret it though. Mine still needs a bit more knocking in but its coming along nicely