Custom Bats Cricket Forum
Equipment => Bats => Topic started by: Jason_Yuan on May 02, 2013, 08:12:10 PM
-
Hi Guys,
My school is located in Somerset and one of the coaches are good friends with the guy who started this brand: Macer Cricket
Some of you may not have heard of it but it is quite popular in Somerset and the bat are cheap and have amazing performance with it. So I have decided to get myself a macer, it is normally 250 quid but they gave me a discount of 20% which makes it 200 quid. It is a Macer Vortex Elite bat but with Codex Elite sticker on, it have some heartwood on the inside edge of the bat ( since I am a RHB) It got 12 straight grains which look extremely nice. I have put a cover sheet and have double grip for it. It has about 40mm edge size for a 2lb 10oz which doesn't feels like 2lb 10, it feels more like 2lb 8oz. Anyway the bat are absolutely a beauty and after knocking it in for 6 hours I have went for a hit using the merlyn today and it sound absolutely lovely. The PING are amazing and it go miles. I then went to outdoor net for a net session for 1 hour doing all sort of batting with the bat and since it is still the start of season, I am still not in the best shape yet but still connect with a few shots and the ball absolutely go milessss.
Anyway I got a few picture here of the bat after me using it for a while. Enjoy:)
(http://i1272.photobucket.com/albums/y397/JasonYuan829/MacerCricketPicture1_zpsf28d2d04.jpeg) (http://s1272.photobucket.com/user/JasonYuan829/media/MacerCricketPicture1_zpsf28d2d04.jpeg.html)
(http://i1272.photobucket.com/albums/y397/JasonYuan829/MacerCricketPicture2_zps80194222.jpeg) (http://s1272.photobucket.com/user/JasonYuan829/media/MacerCricketPicture2_zps80194222.jpeg.html)
(http://i1272.photobucket.com/albums/y397/JasonYuan829/MacerCricketPicture3_zps95bfe900.jpeg) (http://s1272.photobucket.com/user/JasonYuan829/media/MacerCricketPicture3_zps95bfe900.jpeg.html)
(http://i1272.photobucket.com/albums/y397/JasonYuan829/MacerCricketPicture4_zps5b1917df.jpeg) (http://s1272.photobucket.com/user/JasonYuan829/media/MacerCricketPicture4_zps5b1917df.jpeg.html)
(http://i1272.photobucket.com/albums/y397/JasonYuan829/MacerCricketPicture5_zps2a235ebf.jpeg) (http://s1272.photobucket.com/user/JasonYuan829/media/MacerCricketPicture5_zps2a235ebf.jpeg.html)
-
So what is your relationship with them?
-
just a friend I guess haha, nice brand
-
They can't be THAT popular in Somerset, I've never ever seen one! THey look alright.... absolutely nothing special, not a huge fan of the shape. Are they hand made or imported?
-
well they are getting more popular hahaa, nice cricket bat
-
They can't be THAT popular in Somerset, I've never ever seen one!
I played against John Bishop the guy who owns the company on Saturday in our annual pre-season friendly with his side - almost all of the opposing team had Macer gear and it looks good quality I must say.
He was saying that a lot of the Bridgwater players have them for this season and that he's sold dozens to the Millfield students.
-
Just checked out the Facebook page and the softs don't look bad and he seems to have two different bat profiles at all. The bats on the Facebook page don't look like typical Indian bat profiles so would be interesting to know where he sources them from.
-
is it only me or do the bats remind of the CHamp ones
-
I have never seen or heard of them either
Not around the bath bristol area
better prices on here i think
-
I have never seen or heard of them either
Not around the bath bristol area
better prices on here i think
Likewise - not seen any in the Bristol & North Somerset league!!
-
They look very Champ made to me. The grips are ones made by champ and also the bow on the bat is very similar to a champ bat
-
My son and his friend were unfortunate enough to buy this guys kit, bat ,pads gloves etc...
From what I've since learned, he initially sold some excellent bats, to build awareness , but then the quality of bats, dropped considerably.
My sons is an overweight plank of a bat, his friends bat actually split
Just leaves a bit of a sour taste, ,as he charged em £250 for the gear,(not a fortune, I know)
It could just be sheer coincidence that they both got poor bats?
But, I'm hoping to 'bump' into him this year, and ask him about it
-
My son and his friend were unfortunate enough to buy this guys kit, bat ,pads gloves etc...
From what I've since learned, he initially sold some excellent bats, to build awareness , but then the quality of bats, dropped considerably.
My sons is an overweight plank of a bat, his friends bat actually split
Just leaves a bit of a sour taste, ,as he charged em £250 for the gear,(not a fortune, I know)
It could just be sheer coincidence that they both got poor bats?
But, I'm hoping to 'bump' into him this year, and ask him about it
Can you not call him and see what his response his?
Even the best brand goods can break but you have to give him a chance to do something about it.
-
My mate is sponsored by macer and he seems happy with them. he plays for a different club so havent used a bat but when he gets kit this year i might borrow one
-
Sponsored??
Yeah, they got told they were sponsored
He gave them a 20% discount,,,,
I do hope they were just a one off couple of sh£te bats, as there's enough people out there,busting their balls to make a go of bat making, , ,without someone trying to make a fast buck, from selling planks
-
Sponsored??
Yeah, they got told they were sponsored
He gave them a 20% discount,,,,
I do hope they were just a one off couple of sh£te bats, as there's enough people out there,busting their balls to make a go of bat making, , ,without someone trying to make a fast buck, from selling planks
If its who i think king pair is on about i know he wont have got 20% discount and will have a full sponsorship.
-
Recently picked up a Macer bat, from the profile and grip colour it looks to be a Vortex Elite. It looks to be Indian made but not sure who.
(http://i931.photobucket.com/albums/ad158/ncfcrgr8/Mobile%20Uploads/20150806_101148.jpg) (http://s931.photobucket.com/user/ncfcrgr8/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150806_101148.jpg.html)
(http://i931.photobucket.com/albums/ad158/ncfcrgr8/Mobile%20Uploads/20150806_101207.jpg) (http://s931.photobucket.com/user/ncfcrgr8/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150806_101207.jpg.html)
(http://i931.photobucket.com/albums/ad158/ncfcrgr8/Mobile%20Uploads/20150806_101251.jpg) (http://s931.photobucket.com/user/ncfcrgr8/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150806_101251.jpg.html)
Anyone used one since the last post?
-
one of our poms bought 2 out with him last season, he came in and bought a new bat off me within 6 weeks.
-
Grains look alright to me
-
@wayward_hayward was that the one that was on eBay?
-
my captain bought one at the end of last season looks a nice stick he hasn't used it a huge amount as his uncle gave him an amazing bradbury to tide him over but turned out to be one of the best bats ive ever seen.
macer goes ok just needs to be used more
-
@wayward_hayward was that the one that was on eBay?
It was, can't go wrong for the price I paid.
Initial thoughts is that the shape packs alot of wood in the hitting zone. It's probably the smallest shoulder and splice I have seen.
-
It was, can't go wrong for the price I paid.
Initial thoughts is that the shape packs alot of wood in the hitting zone. It's probably the smallest shoulder and splice I have seen.
I'm half looking for a cheap blank bat at the moment so was tempted when I saw it.
Hope it goes well for you mate.
The profile sort of reminds me of the GM Octane
-
I'm half looking for a cheap blank bat at the moment so was tempted when I saw it.
Hope it goes well for you mate.
The profile sort of reminds me of the GM Octane
I will give it a clean up and see what is what. Doesn't seem to have been used too much so should be a simple job. Agree with the Octane shout, bit more emphasis on edge size probably.
-
Macer cricket gone bust
-
Macer cricket gone bust
Really? Where have you heard that from @drawknife23
-
Yeah they're done, insolvency company are dealing with it all
-
Thought it had gone all quiet as my Facebook feed used to be rammed with it. 50% off RRP is always tricky to sustain and still make money from 😆
-
Karma