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Forum News and Suggestions => Old Advertisers => Admin Board => Vitas Cricket => Topic started by: Vitas Cricket on July 25, 2013, 01:57:14 PM
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Hello all,
As promised we are now taking pre-orders on GN 2014 gear, and as a forum exclusive offer we are offering discounts until the end of The Ashes series in England! (Now extended until August 31st)
Details and pictures of the range can be found here: http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=25344.0 (http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=25344.0)
The core part of the range: Powerbow Gen X, Oblivion E41 and Maverick F1 are all available in the following grades:
Test (a replacement/update on the Cook LE and Strauss LE models of previous years, Test bats are not signed)
LE
Players (XRD, V8 or Select handle on the Powerbow Gen x)
5 Star (XRD, V8 or Select handle on the Oblivion E41)
4 Star (XRD, V8 or Select handle on the Maverick F1)
A Select handle is a standard handle by the way.
As well as that, there are some other lower grades which we are unlikely to stock, but will order on request.
There are also some interesting side ranges, obviously there are the Heritage bats:
Legend
Powerspot
Dynadrive
As well as that there are some concept bats that a few of you are interested in:
Vortex LE
Vortex 5 Star
Nemesis Players
Nemesis 4 Star
Until the end of The Ashes (Now extended to August 31st) we will be offering 10% off all bats pre-ordered from us. In addition, everyone will receive a free pair of Gray Nicolls Storm socks!
The pricing is quite complicated thanks to the 3 handle options but i will do my best to make things clear. Remember all our prices include free delivery. I will also knock in any bat purchased as part of this offer for free. All prices below are before the 10% off is applied.
Of course, i will handpick all the bats to your requested weight when we visit Roberstbridge. Based on previous years this will be October/November time.
Test (Oblivion E41, Powerbow Gen X, Maverick F1) - £390
LE (Oblivion E41, Powerbow Gen X, Maverick F1, Vortex) - £310
Players (Oblivion E41, Powerbow Gen X, Maverick F1, Nemesis) - £240
5 Star (Oblivion E41, Powerbow Gen X, Maverick F1, Vortex) - £175
4 Star (Oblivion E41, Powerbow Gen X, Maverick F1, Nemesis) - £140
Legend - £425
Powerspot - £159
Dynadrive - £190
All prices above reflect the standard handle options. If you want a V8 or XRD handle in your Oblivion E41 5 Star, Maverick F1 4 Star or Powerbow Gen X Players, please contact me to discuss, the 2 option handles are slightly more expensive.
I will also happily take orders on softs and Junior stuff, but haven't finalised pricing for that, please contact me for details.
Anyway, hopefully a Nemesis for £126 as well as a free pair of socks will be enough to tempt Fattus....
Please PM me if you would like to take advantage of this offer.
Jake
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What are the different handle specs mate?
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Hi Jake
Can I just confirm is the preorder the full value or a deposit?
Thanks!
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(http://i.imgur.com/QX8AhFE.png)
Will consider deposits on an individual basis. PM me for a chat :)
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What about softs Jake?
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What is the Powerspot like? Any thoughts?
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What about softs Jake?
Happy to talk softs too, haven't even looked at pricing for those as they will arrive later, but by all means PM me to discuss it. If you know what you want, i could price it up no problem.
What is the Powerspot like? Any thoughts?
Similar quality wood to this years Dynadrive and the first year of the Scoop. The ones i have seen have been BIG.
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From the graphic which shows available weights it says 2 7 to 2 10 though? Is that correct?
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XRD Handle sounds interesting, I check one out when they are released in Australia.
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From the graphic which shows available weights it says 2 7 to 2 10 though? Is that correct?
I always take those things with a pinch of salt, the ones i've seen have been about 2'12. But they are always bigger for trade shows etc to make everyones eyes light up.
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Had a few enquiries so far.
Just to be clear. Unless you get a custom made for 325 GBP, the XRD and V8 handles are only available as options on:
Oblivion E41 5 star
Maverick F1 4 Star
Powerbow Gen X Players
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The first Powerspot has been pre-ordered. :)
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What's the expected due date on this stuff?
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Based on previous years this will be October/November time.
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As quoted by Giraffe, we are aiming to handpick our stock in late October / early November. But it largely depends on GN. I will keep customers informed.
An Oblivion E41 has been pre-ordered too. Can't wait to handpick all this willow for happy customers :)
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Hope you find me a pingy one that pings like a thing that pings a lot!
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As quoted by Giraffe, we are aiming to handpick our stock in late October / early November. But it largely depends on GN. I will keep customers informed.
An Oblivion E41 has been pre-ordered too. Can't wait to handpick all this willow for happy customers :)
I read it a few times and couldn't see it, cam now. Feel rather foolish.
I may be in touch for a nemesis soon. From the guide it looks like 2.12 is heaviest. Is there a chance they make make a few heavier ones? Cheers
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I read it a few times and couldn't see it, cam now. Feel rather foolish.
I may be in touch for a nemesis soon. From the guide it looks like 2.12 is heaviest. Is there a chance they make make a few heavier ones? Cheers
The guide is just that, a guide. There will always be slightly heavier or slightly lighter bits of wood. I will do my best to secure a heavier one for you if you decide to order.
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Hope you find me a pingy one that pings like a thing that pings a lot!
Of course, to quote one of our rather more eccentric customers, 'Insane Ping!' ;)
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Hey friend. ..what willow grade will they supply powerspot with....
Cant get it of my kind since I saw it
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Hey friend. ..what willow grade will they supply powerspot with....
Cant get it of my kind since I saw it
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Grade 2 as far as I am aware. Will be very similar quality to the Dynadrive and Scoop from the last couple of years.
If you want a top of the range beauty, similar in quality to these bad boys: custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=20821.0
Then I can do that for you.
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Does this mean you will be doing custom powerspots? If so i can say with absolute certainty that i will be buying one. If i pre order now does the 10% discount still apply?
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Does this mean you will be doing custom powerspots? If so i can say with absolute certainty that i will be buying one. If i pre order now does the 10% discount still apply?
Yes we are doing them, I will be getting one for myself.
PM me to discuss it mate.
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Do you guy's ship to Australia?
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Do you guy's ship to Australia?
We do.
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A couple more Oblivion E41's ordered up. Looks like the most popular range so far. There must be a few more of you hungry for a Powerspot?
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Yeah I will be but want it in Legend willow, I will send you a message.
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I am very hungry for a Powerspot.... I am trying to justify it to myself...
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I am very hungry for a Powerspot.... I am trying to justify it to myself...
Ditto
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Another Powerspot ordered up :)
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I want a Powerspot. wanted one as a kid, want one now - just gotta square it with my inner accountant...
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I have adjusted the freebie offer to England winning 4-0 & 9-0 from 5-0 & 10-0 after the Old Trafford draw. :)
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didnt see the x181 mentioned .. what price is it ?
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The X181 is priced as a players model, so £240. It is not part of the pre-order offer as it is available right now.
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Happy to extend the closing date for this offer until the end of August. Had a couple more bats ordered, including a Dynadrive LE, anyone who has forgotten what these beauties are like might want to cast their eyes over these pics.
(http://i.imgur.com/ygYfCl.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/hwo2al.jpg?1)
(http://i.imgur.com/5BIool.jpg)
£279 after the 10% off is great value in my book. Remember free delivery, free knocking in and the possibility of a free pair of socks and maybe even a polo shirt.
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What are the chances of getting one like this?
(http://www.espncricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/165500/165569.jpg)
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(http://i.imgur.com/3VGVzl.jpg?1)
This is my own Legend from a few years ago, before i was in the cricket bushiness. Beautiful wood like that is not beyond the realms of possibility to the every day cricketer. If you would like to look at a custom made i will pick out the very best cleft for your requirements.
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3 more pre-order bats. A Powerbow Gen X, another Oblivion E41 and a custom made Nemesis, which I expect will attract a lot of attention when it is made.
In light of the weather and sudden loss of Ashes enthusiasm across the nation, I've not only extended this offer until the end of the month, but every pre- order so far, and every pre-order made before the closing date of 31st August will receive a free pair of Gray Nicolls Strom socks. :)
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A custom-made Nemesis you say? What's custom made about it?
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A custom-made Nemesis you say? What's custom made about it?
Much like last years custom Dynadrives, the cleft will be handpicked by me from the pile of beautiful willow set aside for custom made bats. The customer can specify weight, the amount of bow in the blade, the length of the blade, they can also pick which of Gray Nics handles (vector-8, XRD, or select) they would like, round/oval handle and the choice of long handle/short handle/super short handle too.
I think a long handle nemesis would be a weapon.
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Phwooooooaaaarrr - and I assume it would be enormous like the Dynas?
How much is such a thing?
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Phwooooooaaaarrr - and I assume it would be enormous like the Dynas?
How much is such a thing?
I'm guessing it will pack quite a lot of junk in the trunk yes. I'm looking forward to it, I love a big juicy rump. :)
Along with the rest of our Gray Nicolls prices, we have frozen our price on a GN custom made for 2014, £325.
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£325!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Christ! what can I flog - kidney, cornea or testicles?
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Big money I know.
The 10% off ashes discount we are running doesn't apply to customs unfortunately.
The Nemesis 4 star for £126 after the discount plus a free pair of socks, delivery & knocking in might be enough to tempt you though Mr cat?
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Your plums are worth thousands surely?
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Not with the current amount of wear and tear!
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Them dynadrives are scarily good looking pieces of wood !
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Any discounts for softs? Looking for a pair of WK pads...
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Yes, although I haven't priced everything up yet.
If you have an idea of what you want, send me a pm and I'll sort a price for you.
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Much like last years custom Dynadrives, the cleft will be handpicked by me from the pile of beautiful willow set aside for custom made bats. The customer can specify weight, the amount of bow in the blade, the length of the blade, they can also pick which of Gray Nics handles (vector-8, XRD, or select) they would like, round/oval handle and the choice of long handle/short handle/super short handle too.
I think a long handle nemesis would be a weapon.
After seeing a nemesis being waved about on sky yesterday, I really really want one. But as I need one to be around the 3lb mark. I'd have to go custom. (gn say they only come in medium weights)
The issue I have is, I fear that gray nics will merely hide the extra weight I want in the shoulder region, as opposed to making a truly ginormous nemesis.
So do I just buy a normal one. And hope vitas find me a heavier lovely pingy nemesis when they visit gn
Or
Risk it and just order a custom nemesis and keep my fingers crossed.
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Wait till this custom nemesis appears and see how it's come out?
Decision decisions.
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Are custom mades still £325?
They are, yes.
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After seeing a nemesis being waved about on sky yesterday, I really really want one. But as I need one to be around the 3lb mark. I'd have to go custom. (gn say they only come in medium weights)
The issue I have is, I fear that gray nics will merely hide the extra weight I want in the shoulder region, as opposed to making a truly ginormous nemesis.
So do I just buy a normal one. And hope vitas find me a heavier lovely pingy nemesis when they visit gn
Or
Risk it and just order a custom nemesis and keep my fingers crossed.
Or
Wait till this custom nemesis appears and see how it's come out?
Decision decisions.
Tough choices. The weight guide is just a guide, there are always bats outside the range, some heavier, some lighter. I'll always strive to get the best bat to match your requirements.
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Thanks Jake. So what does this entail? Choosing a cleft via photo and then having it made up?
Officially no. It is a bat made to your preference of GN's shapes, with your choice of weight, long/short blade, long/short/super short handle, round/oval handle, V8/XRD/Select handle, you can also specify the amount of bow in the blade.
If you order before we visit Robertsbridge (no confirmed date but usually late Oct/early Nov based on previous years) then I will handpick a cleft to your preference.
Due to our good relationship with GN, last year i managed to secure photos of 2 or 3 clefts for customers to choose from, for bats that were ordered after we had visited.
I can't see it being a problem again this year, as we don't operate in big numbers on custom mades, but I cannot confirm 100%, ultimately this service relies on the goodwill of GN as officially the only way for a customer to choose a cleft is to pAy for a factory visit.
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After seeing a nemesis being waved about on sky yesterday, I really really want one. But as I need one to be around the 3lb mark. I'd have to go custom. (gn say they only come in medium weights)
The issue I have is, I fear that gray nics will merely hide the extra weight I want in the shoulder region, as opposed to making a truly ginormous nemesis.
So do I just buy a normal one. And hope vitas find me a heavier lovely pingy nemesis when they visit gn
Or
Risk it and just order a custom nemesis and keep my fingers crossed.
Or
Wait till this custom nemesis appears and see how it's come out?
Decision decisions.
You could always ask someone with an oversize cleft to make you a replica of nemesis, that way you might get a truly huge bat.
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4 days left to pre-order with the 10% discount. All pre-orders will receive a free pair of GN Storm socks, we offer free delivery and if you purchase a bat, it will be knocked in for free too.
Some tempters that some of you may have missed:
Nemesis 4 Star for 126 GBP with free socks, free delivery and free knocking in.
A Dynadrive or Powerspot LE for 279 GBP with free socks, free delivery and free knocking in. (surely you will have seen the type of bat you can get by now, but if you've missed my posts about Dynadrive LE's, here is something to get your attention)
(http://i.imgur.com/ygYfCl.jpg)
143 GBP for a standard Powerspot with free delivery, knocking in and socks.
Don't forget, the discount is available on softs, helmets, shoes, everything. I haven't priced it all up yet but pm me for a price if you know what you want.
Jake
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Chaps. Tomorrow is the last day to take advantage of this offer.
If you want to take advantage of it and save yourself 10%, get a free pair of socks, and most importantly have a bat/cleft handpicked by yours truly to your spec, please get in contact before it is too late.
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Final bump.
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Great offer here lads, from what I've seen in the store, Jake and Robin definitely know how to pick bats. I am sooo tempted to get another bat, but I know I really shouldn't buy anymore bats...
Shall drop you a PM later Jake... :-[
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Final bump.
got my order in :)
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Many thanks to those of you who chose to take advantage of this pre-order offer, your early support for 2014 GN gear has enabled us to place a sizeable order with GN.
The more equipment we buy, the cheaper we will be able to make things for you, the customer, in the future. :)
This offer has now closed, I will be in touch in the coming weeks with those of you who have ordered bats to discuss your specifications.
Jake
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Thank god this offer is closed now!
I've been tempted by it but I knew I shouldn't! Managed to resist!!
Great offer and well done to Jake for offering this to the forum :D