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Title: Bradbury Heritage Pro XI Small Mens
Post by: Rowan on August 03, 2013, 12:58:07 PM
Hey Guys!,
so today, I went along to Greg Chappell cricket centre, in brisbane. Ended up buying this Bradbury Heritage. What topped off my visit was talking to Ian Healy for about 20 minutes about the history of Bradbury and how bats are getting thicker and thicker, was truly special. Ive done about an hour of knocking, and it pings extremely well even though its barely been knocked, the sweet spot goes from the top butterfly stain, to underneath the bottom one. Really impressed with the edges, especially for a bradbury. also the sweetspot is incredibly low for a bradbury, but it suits my style of play so I love it.
(http://i1346.photobucket.com/albums/p686/Rowandonohue/P1010995_zps9c6e2030.jpg)
(http://i1346.photobucket.com/albums/p686/Rowandonohue/P1010990_zps1856dee5.jpg)
(http://i1346.photobucket.com/albums/p686/Rowandonohue/P1010989_zpsd5cb0059.jpg)
Title: Re: Bradbury Heritage Pro XI Small Mens
Post by: Six Sixes Cricket on August 03, 2013, 10:58:50 PM
Looks very nice. Any chance of some more profile pics?

As for the posting the pics, press on the pic or the Info button and copy and paste the 'img'
Title: Re: Bradbury Heritage Pro XI Small Mens
Post by: Rowan on August 04, 2013, 06:59:13 AM
(http://i1346.photobucket.com/albums/p686/Rowandonohue/P1010997_zps7bb53c71.jpg)
(http://i1346.photobucket.com/albums/p686/Rowandonohue/P1010999_zps4e52e2ea.jpg)
(http://i1346.photobucket.com/albums/p686/Rowandonohue/P1010998_zpsdd733eab.jpg)
Title: Re: Bradbury Heritage Pro XI Small Mens
Post by: Colesy on August 04, 2013, 09:15:35 AM
Really like the profile of that in the first shot
Title: Re: Bradbury Heritage Pro XI Small Mens
Post by: Wickets-then-runs on August 04, 2013, 09:38:40 AM
Clean that room up, young man!  :D
Title: Re: Bradbury Heritage Pro XI Small Mens
Post by: Jacky on August 04, 2013, 09:45:15 AM
Whats on the toe?
Title: Re: Bradbury Heritage Pro XI Small Mens
Post by: Rowan on August 04, 2013, 10:02:47 AM
Clean that room up, young man!  :D

Too busy knocking in champ ;)
Title: Re: Bradbury Heritage Pro XI Small Mens
Post by: Rowan on August 04, 2013, 10:03:31 AM
Whats on the toe?
Shoegoo!
Title: Re: Bradbury Heritage Pro XI Small Mens
Post by: Jacky on August 04, 2013, 10:17:52 AM
Ok, I haven't seen it in clear
Title: Re: Bradbury Heritage Pro XI Small Mens
Post by: cricketboy2010 on August 04, 2013, 10:19:48 AM
Ok, I haven't seen it in clear

Welcome to Australian Shoegoo  ;)
Title: Re: Bradbury Heritage Pro XI Small Mens
Post by: Giraffe208 on August 04, 2013, 10:21:27 AM
I remember chatting away to Healy at Allan Border Oval when I was over in Brisbane. Really is a top guy!

Nice bat too  :D
Title: Re: Bradbury Heritage Pro XI Small Mens
Post by: ammo on August 05, 2013, 05:03:08 AM
Real fine bat you got
Our opener had a bradbury last season was an amazing piece of willow, with dreamy pick up.
Title: Re: Bradbury Heritage Pro XI Small Mens
Post by: Rowan on August 05, 2013, 06:54:15 AM
Real fine bat you got
Our opener had a bradbury last season was an amazing piece of willow, with dreamy pick up.
Pickup was the best in the shop and I also loved the thick handle, such a dream :D
Title: Re: Bradbury Heritage Pro XI Small Mens
Post by: IQ on August 09, 2013, 06:10:25 AM
Hey Rowan, Nice stick mate - profile looks good!
Title: Re: Bradbury Heritage Pro XI Small Mens
Post by: Rowan on August 09, 2013, 10:25:40 AM
Hey Rowan, Nice stick mate - profile looks good!
Cheers mate, hopefully will get an opportunity to use her in the semis mate!
Title: Re: Bradbury Heritage Pro XI Small Mens
Post by: Over Gully on August 18, 2013, 12:24:56 AM
Lovely bats, they are made in Perth so they are very popular here. Had a look at that exact same model just last week and I'd go so far as to say it is the best pick-up I've ever felt on a bat. Just so well balanced, you've done well!
Title: Re: Bradbury Heritage Pro XI Small Mens
Post by: lazza32 on August 18, 2013, 11:47:21 PM
FYI Bradbury has now got a dedicated shop with the workshop behind and they do custom made as per coversation with his wife. Check the website. Interesting conversation regarding SCAT. She says that julian get's handled clefts shipped in from india. He no longer presses them anymore due to his heart attack.
Title: Re: Bradbury Heritage Pro XI Small Mens
Post by: langer17 on August 19, 2013, 12:48:01 AM
Had a look in GCCC on the weekend and Bradbury has certainly changed it up, and for the better. The Pro Players shape was the fullest I have ever seen in person and it picked up sooo well. I had a swing around with a 2lb9oz bat, and it felt no more than 2lb7oz, and that's with a lowish middle too.
Title: Re: Bradbury Heritage Pro XI Small Mens
Post by: Wickets-then-runs on August 20, 2013, 08:43:53 AM
FYI Bradbury has now got a dedicated shop with the workshop behind and they do custom made as per coversation with his wife. Check the website. Interesting conversation regarding SCAT. She says that julian get's handled clefts shipped in from india. He no longer presses them anymore due to his heart attack.
Julian bought the old Stuart Surridge presses quite a few years ago and set them up in India, trained the staff there to do this work for him as it made it a lot cheaper for him. He still picks his willow (as much as you can with the willow merchants) and does all the quality control by traveling to India several times per year for the handles etc so has as much control as possible. He is very open about this when you chat to him. He has made three bats for me and he is an absolute master of his trade!
Title: Re: Bradbury Heritage Pro XI Small Mens
Post by: toby176 on August 20, 2013, 09:34:46 AM
Do I spy a grey ghost sticker on that bin?
Title: Re: Bradbury Heritage Pro XI Small Mens
Post by: Rowan on August 20, 2013, 09:40:59 AM
Do I spy a grey ghost sticker on that bin?

Yes mate!, Aussie Hip Hop <3!
Title: Re: Bradbury Heritage Pro XI Small Mens
Post by: toby176 on August 20, 2013, 09:48:22 AM
Aw heck yes!

Loving Circus In The Sky!
Title: Re: Bradbury Heritage Pro XI Small Mens
Post by: mp07 on July 03, 2014, 07:23:46 PM
I really thought Bradbury would make more traditional bats (less or concaving), but from what I have seen so far all them have lot of scooping
Title: Re: Bradbury Heritage Pro XI Small Mens
Post by: Rowan on July 05, 2014, 02:29:35 PM
I really thought Bradbury would make more traditional bats (less or concaving), but from what I have seen so far all them have lot of scooping
Haha I snapped this.
Title: Re: Bradbury Heritage Pro XI Small Mens
Post by: gerhard303 on August 25, 2014, 01:36:18 AM
I really thought Bradbury would make more traditional bats (less or concaving), but from what I have seen so far all them have lot of scooping

Bradbury has released a new range, the Professional, which has a full profile.
Title: Re: Bradbury Heritage Pro XI Small Mens
Post by: tugga on September 02, 2014, 01:10:47 AM
Are Bradbury all still Aussie made?
Title: Re: Bradbury Heritage Pro XI Small Mens
Post by: lazza32 on September 02, 2014, 05:26:17 AM
Yep. They now have a shop front.

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