Custom Bats Cricket Forum
Companies => Custom companies => Topic started by: magicman84 on August 20, 2013, 08:51:53 PM
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Has anyone used any of these bats? A review would be fantastic.
I see Paul at IJC is getting a few in store and they look awesome. Wondering how they play?
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They're made by mad_abt_cricket on here. Based in romania. He makes some lovely looking sticks
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They look really good, but you never know how they play just based on looks. Was hoping someone on here as used one to see how they go in real life?
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Given that hes from the forum, and where he's located id say he gets pressed and handled bats from elswhere, perhaps Matt at H4L or Tim Keely. That generally means they'll play almost or just as good as bats made by those guys mentioned, assuming the cleft isn't a dud.
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These are genuine concerns raised and that's the main reason why the collaboration with It's Just Cricket took place.
I invite the forum members to personally visit the shop and feel the bats by themselves.
Paul will also do a comprehensive video review of the bats.
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I think you will get some interest with people wanting to see them in the flesh.
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Will pop over to Paul's one lunchtime when they are in the store. Will post my thoughts on them after seing them in the flesh.
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These are genuine concerns raised and that's the main reason why the collaboration with It's Just Cricket took place.
I invite the forum members to personally visit the shop and feel the bats by themselves.
Paul will also do a comprehensive video review of the bats.
Good luck bud. If they perform as good as they look, hopefully you'll make a ton of cash!
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Thanks mate do not have a business model to earn tons of cash and also not the primary objective. Would be more than happy if my bats receive positive response in UK as in east Europe.
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The saffer pro at Paignton has one and it went well out the middle was impressed.
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I am guessing, he is the son of Fannie De Villiers. Please confirm.
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The saffer pro at Paignton has one and it went well out the middle was impressed.
I am guessing it is this bat:
Fanie De villiers buying ST Bat (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNnsCUKMgtM#)
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just saw the torpedo. Looks absolutely killer. Can't wait for the review
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Must say the bat Paul had with 22grains looked very nice
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Well I was the one in the end that took a punt on the 22 grainer back last year and Paul very kindly knocked it in for me. It was a massive gamble as there have not really been any reviews of the ST bats and I made my decesion purely based on the photo's from ST's facbook page.
Had my first net session last night to put it through its paces. I was very rusty, the bat however was not! I have gone through a lot of bats in the last 5 years but none have matched my Laver PB. The Laver is now getting very tired having scored probably in excess of 4000 runs and countless net sessions. The ST straight from ball one is an absolute gun of a bat. The ping is out of this world and with the way the weight is distributed all over the bat, the middle is huge. Personally I am not a massive fan of having to play a bat in, I want something to go from ball one and this bat fits the bill. There are a couple of downsides to the bat, one its a little on the heavy side for me (I will get some weight taken off), two the handle is very thin (like a thick oval handle, like the SCAT's have). Personally feel handles are very underated and are probably one of the most important aspects of the bat, when your looking for a new one.
For £250 in today's market this is a amazing find, and hopefully with some weight taken off and tape under the grips to get it just how I like it, this will become my no.1 bat. Pic's will come later tonight.
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I saw these at IJC and tbh wasn't overly impressed.
Granted, the photography is first class, as are the decals/stickers, but the overall package was just 'Ok'.
The toe was angled (as I like) to reduce feathering, but the angle was so acute I thought it might break. The balance wasn't very elegant or reassuring.
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Thanks Magicman for your review and fasteddie for your inputs. I always appreciate constructive feedback and it has helped me to keep improving.
ST 2014 will surely be the reflection of such inputs.
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For me the only thing that needs to be worked on is the handle. Though to be honest most stock handles in bats these days are stick thin and pretty useless. I think with a thicker more oval handle, the balance of the bat would be better.
However you can't get away from the fact the performance and overall shape of the bat is right up there with the very best. The handle is an easy change, you can't change the wood.
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Right need people's help. Have tried to get the handle how I like it but currently unable to do so, so was wondering whether some would be able to re-handle it like one of my hold bats if I sent both bats off? Plus also take a couple of ounces off to get it down to 2.8?
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I'm sure anyone with a set off handles, and band saw would be able to replace it.
I know b3 can easily, but they aren't a sponsor.
So try Matt at h4l
Or joh at red ink.
You may need to ask for some new stickers though, as they'd be a gonna.