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Equipment => Bats => Topic started by: Twelfth Man on August 23, 2013, 03:05:49 PM

Title: Puma 4000 bats
Post by: Twelfth Man on August 23, 2013, 03:05:49 PM
Just wondering if anybody on the forum has one or has had a Puma 4000? Thinking about getting one but don't want it to turn out to be a waste of money.
Title: Re: Puma 4000 bats
Post by: mr_wickets on August 23, 2013, 03:10:20 PM
I've seen some, and I think with any brand with grade 2 down it can be hit or miss. You might get an absolute gun, you might not. Depending on price, could be a risk worth taking.....
Title: Re: Puma 4000 bats
Post by: Alvaro on August 23, 2013, 03:24:26 PM
Puma bats are great in my experience.
Title: Re: Puma 4000 bats
Post by: acko109 on August 23, 2013, 04:24:47 PM
are 5000's grade 1 or 2 ?
Title: Re: Puma 4000 bats
Post by: mussaduq on August 23, 2013, 05:57:00 PM
5000's are Grade 1 !
Title: Re: Puma 4000 bats
Post by: SOULMAN1012 on August 23, 2013, 07:03:50 PM
I keep toying Witt the idea of a Karbon 4000 from pro direct as well, it may look a bit ropey but I imagine it will be good, I reckon it will perform well.

Don't see many bad Puma bats, may even be a Robert Pack made bat! I bought a Calibre 3000 from pro direct last year and came with a sticker on handle tha said made in England so could be a great bargain,
Title: Re: Puma 4000 bats
Post by: acko109 on August 23, 2013, 08:58:43 PM
it got the 5000 from pro direct just waiting on its arrival !
Title: Re: Puma 4000 bats
Post by: coolcucumber_1 on August 23, 2013, 09:34:01 PM
I got a 5000 last week as well, wasn't too impressed with it.
Way too much concaving , though the willow is grade 1 and it wasnt made in England.
At the price you cant complain though.
Title: Re: Puma 4000 bats
Post by: tim2000s on August 23, 2013, 09:34:41 PM
Quote from: coolcucumber_1 on August 23, 2013, 09:34:01 PM
I got a 5000 last week as well, wasn't too impressed with it.
Way too much concaving , though the willow is grade 1 and it wasnt made in England.
At the price you cant complain though.
How much did you pay?
Title: Re: Puma 4000 bats
Post by: coolcucumber_1 on August 23, 2013, 09:58:55 PM
It was from PDC - close to £120.
Title: Re: Puma 4000 bats
Post by: EaglesCC on August 26, 2013, 10:17:00 PM
May not be much help as mine are 6000's but can't wait to break these babies in...

(http://i321.photobucket.com/albums/nn370/jaanse/cdf2bc3e0aa7fd8b0641d10bce2a9640_zps3e839457.jpg)

(http://i321.photobucket.com/albums/nn370/jaanse/506812d29134ca1dbe3fb758cd4592b7_zpsb0e81e08.jpg)
Title: Re: Puma 4000 bats
Post by: Twelfth Man on August 26, 2013, 10:25:43 PM
They look like beauts. Karbon looks amazing, wish I had the cash for a top of the range. I'm worried about buying online through online sales as you don't know what the cosmetics are going to turn out like for a start!
Title: Re: Puma 4000 bats
Post by: EaglesCC on August 26, 2013, 10:39:10 PM
Sadly that's a risk with most places unlikely forum sponsors who are usually more than happy to send pics of the actial bats.

Btw can anyone tell me if/ how it's possible to work out if these are make by rob pack?
Title: Re: Puma 4000 bats
Post by: lazza32 on August 26, 2013, 11:16:14 PM
extremely underated brand.
Title: Re: Puma 4000 bats
Post by: Chad on August 26, 2013, 11:29:02 PM
Quote from: EaglesCC on August 26, 2013, 10:39:10 PM
Sadly that's a risk with most places unlikely forum sponsors who are usually more than happy to send pics of the actial bats.

Btw can anyone tell me if/ how it's possible to work out if these are make by rob pack?

Should say 'Made in England' on them if they're RP made. He made all the 5/6000s that were UK made I think.
Title: Re: Puma 4000 bats
Post by: Twelfth Man on August 27, 2013, 07:14:54 AM
Yeah I know, which is a little frustrating! It is probably three years since I bought a bat 'blind' and that was only my second ever bat, gray nicolls evo carbo. Ever since I have managed to either see oictures or even pick up the bat before I've paid for it. Suppose that's a little bit spoilt! Do I take the risk of a 4000, hmmmm...
Title: Re: Puma 4000 bats
Post by: jackmorris on August 27, 2013, 07:56:47 AM
i got a 4000 that was made in england and it goes like a gun but the splice is coming loose
Title: Re: Puma 4000 bats
Post by: lastmanstand on August 27, 2013, 08:05:14 AM

Guy at our club seems to get on alright with his 4000...

what are pro direct like at sending a specified weight? At very least buying blind Id wanted to know a weight
Title: Re: Puma 4000 bats
Post by: EaglesCC on August 27, 2013, 10:27:08 AM
Quote from: Chad on August 26, 2013, 11:29:02 PM
Should say 'Made in England' on them if they're RP made. He made all the 5/6000s that were UK made I think.

Thanks for that. Mine are both made in England so glad to hear they're crafted by someone well know for his bat making.

Although the proof is in how they play. I'm not normally star struck by bat makers but I guess it increases the chances of getting a gooden
Title: Re: Puma 4000 bats
Post by: acko109 on August 27, 2013, 11:51:19 AM
Mines just come .. and its made in england. Is very concaved though
Title: Re: Puma 4000 bats
Post by: Twelfth Man on August 27, 2013, 12:11:31 PM
Pictures please!
Title: Re: Puma 4000 bats
Post by: acko109 on August 27, 2013, 05:09:47 PM
(http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp357/acko109/105_zps679a8f49.jpg) (http://s427.photobucket.com/user/acko109/media/105_zps679a8f49.jpg.html)
(http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp357/acko109/IMG_0528_zpsa9d7f4f2.jpg) (http://s427.photobucket.com/user/acko109/media/IMG_0528_zpsa9d7f4f2.jpg.html)
(http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp357/acko109/IMG_0527_zpse47c07c4.jpg) (http://s427.photobucket.com/user/acko109/media/IMG_0527_zpse47c07c4.jpg.html)(http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp357/acko109/IMG_0526_zps46cee2e0.jpg) (http://s427.photobucket.com/user/acko109/media/IMG_0526_zps46cee2e0.jpg.html)(http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp357/acko109/IMG_0525_zps3c398119.jpg) (http://s427.photobucket.com/user/acko109/media/IMG_0525_zps3c398119.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Puma 4000 bats
Post by: Alvaro on August 27, 2013, 05:22:00 PM
Very nice Acko.
Title: Re: Puma 4000 bats
Post by: acko109 on August 27, 2013, 05:34:22 PM
Cheers mate.. feels like a toothpick in my hands .. scales say around 2.8 but feels far lighter
Title: Re: Puma 4000 bats
Post by: Twelfth Man on August 27, 2013, 06:54:16 PM
Which weight option did you pick? Looks really good, big concaving on it like mentioned
Title: Re: Puma 4000 bats
Post by: acko109 on August 27, 2013, 08:56:29 PM
I picked light.. and yeah big concaving but pings nice
Title: Re: Puma 4000 bats
Post by: acko109 on August 29, 2013, 12:42:59 AM
Used this for the first time on the bowling machine tonight.. boy is the middle good.. with the concaving the odd shot out of the middle isnt great.. but the middle is very long ..
Title: Re: Puma 4000 bats
Post by: nick123 on August 29, 2013, 05:06:12 AM
really nice stick you got there for a great price