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Specialist Cricket Retailers => VKS => Topic started by: VKS on September 12, 2013, 03:57:02 PM
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We had a chance to see the new 2014 range from Puma today and were very impressed.
The new bats include one without any concave to the back, which gives the bat a very balanced feel and with the thick edges, a very intimidating look too. The new stickers as you would expect from Puma are in chrome and use some new colours not seen before on any of their previous ranges. One thing in paticular we liked, was that the top model in the bats comes with white stickers - just so that everyone can see from a distance that you have the best one!
Pads and gloves all have new styling and offer great protection at some very afforable price points. Our favourite is the new top of the range wicket keeping glove which is an all black design that looks really stylish.
Overall a smart looking range with Puma due to release images in October.
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Sorry should have mentioned the 2 ranges are: Platinum and Chromium.
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any pictures? they sounds awesome :D
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He said Puma will release images in Oct... :)
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Puma requested we not release any images as they are still introducing the range to their stockists.
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ahhh fair enough something to look forward too then, are the pads still following there current theme or are they heading back to the traditional look? cant see them going traditional ???
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Actually they have one paticular pad that has a traditional design but the knee section has a totally modern twist that looks really cool. Overall, its moving towards the traditional look, which is something Puma have never done before.
The materials used to make the pads etc are the latest and this basically means top levels of protection with amazing comfort. As you can tell, we were impressed!
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Awesome :) very suprised by that move on there part very unlike them but i am a massive fan of the traditional look so looking forward to seeing some pics when there released
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Really starting to like the look of puma gear. So looking forward to next years kit!
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Are they still going to have some pads in the new range with just two straps?
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Just a quick question do you have the Puma Black platinum bat for sale in your shop ? And if you do at what weights, thanks.
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Just a quick question do you have the Puma Black platinum bat for sale in your shop ? And if you do at what weights, thanks.
Sorry we dont have any left in stock. The new model will be available in December and will have the unique white stickers.
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Are they still going to have some pads in the new range with just two straps?
They all had the 3 strap design. No Flex-Tech this year...
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Vks, and any offer forum sponsor that stocks puma?
Will there be offers on 2014 pre order equipment when the 2014 stuff are released for viewing?
Cheers
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Wasn't the platinum a 2013 model ?
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Wasn't the platinum a 2013 model ?
Yes it was, but for 2014 they have restyled the whole range - both bats and softs.
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Awesome, I personally loved the platinum range bats but no player used it. Everyone is using the green pulse !
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No Flex Tec 6000 pads then??
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No Flex Tec 6000 pads then??
No these have been dropped from the range.
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Are Puma going to be made by the same folks or there are changes there as well ?
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Are Puma going to be made by the same folks or there are changes there as well ?
They will continue with the same factory set up used since they started. The Puma softs are up there with the best in terms of quality, comfort and protection so why change I guess!
Are you a Puma user yourself?
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Not really per se, recently a karbon 5000 was passed through my hands. I had heard of some changes happening within Puma and was trying to see to what extent the changes were if any.
Just curious :)
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Not really per se, recently a karbon 5000 was passed through my hands. I had heard of some changes happening within Puma and was trying to see to what extent the changes were if any.
Just curious :)
Well, we will have the new range from December and I think you'll be impressed.
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Any pictures of the puma stuff yet?
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Hi VKS
Are there any updates on when Puma will release pics of their new bats and softs? Or will they you let post some now?
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Hi VKS
Are there any updates on when Puma will release pics of their new bats and softs? Or will they you let post some now?
We are expecting some official images and spec details from Puma late next week and with their consent will upload some details here asap. We did take some photos when they came into see us a few weeks back, but these were for our own reference.
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Thanks VKS - looking forward to seeing them.
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This wait is too loooooooong, any reason Puma is keeping everything under the wraps for such long ?
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Just been digging around as I was sure I saw a picture of some new puma gloves on twitter
https://twitter.com/owzatcricket/status/389818482805981184
I think they look great, very tempted to try a pair but also like the new top end slaz and chase gloves
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Just been digging around as I was sure I saw a picture of some new puma gloves on twitter
https://twitter.com/owzatcricket/status/389818482805981184
I think they look great, very tempted to try a pair but also like the new top end slaz and chase gloves
They look lovely!
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They've had the pics of the gloves and bats on owzat cricket's twitter feed for a few weeks...
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Morrant's have a lot of the Puma 2014 kit up now.
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Oh wow, Morrant seem to be stocking everything in the new range already!!!
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Chromium and platinum,
Chromium looks a good shape. No 6000 bats though, and the gloves/pads are only high spec in platinum and mid/low spec in chromium.
Don't see this white/alive stickered bat I've seen sneak peaked on there?
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The Chromium does look very similar to the Bionic.......at least i think so .
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Puma Platinum 6000 Limited Batting Pads, almost look like a traditional pad
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Sorry for the lack of input the last flew days but I was in Dubai and India.
Yes Morrant have the products now showing on their website, but they are not in stock yet.
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The platinum gloves and pads look gorgeous, love the understated colour scheme and traditional with a twist designs.
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The platinum gloves and pads look gorgeous, love the understated colour scheme and traditional with a twist designs.
The quality a comfort levels are even better than the looks!
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Release the pics please Vks! We have waited to long........
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http://www.morrant.com/149-puma/cricket_new_products_2014/10379_0b.html (http://www.morrant.com/149-puma/cricket_new_products_2014/10379_0b.html)
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Release the pics please Vks! We have waited to long........
Sorry! Will try and get some images up tomorrow...
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Love the new chromium softs (pittards grey palms minimal colour on top and a more traditional pad) .
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Platinum 6000
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Platinum 5000
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Top of the range WK Gloves
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That Platinum 6000 looks amazing! Great from puma!
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They're expecting their deliveries in by the end of the month, so hopefully we should have some on our shelves soon after...
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Good to see that Puma has done away with all the crazy coloring...this new kit looks class!
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Woohoo
Big fan of the chromium gear and bat!! You may have a sale when the stick comes. What weight is the bat available in?
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Woohoo
Big fan of the chromium gear and bat!! You may have a sale when the stick comes. What weight is the bat available in?
Generally speaking they will be around 2.8 upwards. We should have our first deliveries in around a month from now...
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It's the top end of weight ranges I'm after. 2.13 -2.14?
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It's the top end of weight ranges I'm after. 2.13 -2.14?
We wouldn't carry something as heavy as that, as part of our usual stocks on a model from Puma (other brands/models we certainly do). However if thats something that you specifically want then we can certainly speak to them and see if they have something in that weight range that is readily available.
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Yep. Heavy pumas aren't the norm.
What's the heaviest you stock?
And do you hand pick?
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Yep. Heavy pumas aren't the norm.
What's the heaviest you stock?
And do you hand pick?
From Puma it would be around 2.11 at the max. We don't actually visit Puma when we get our supplies of bats, but we are very specific in what we want and expect. If anything is not up to our expectations then it goes back, but thankfully then doesn't happen too often as they do look after us. We have a very large range of bats on display in store and people travel to us from afar expecting to see the best...we therefore have to deliver!
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New spikes look sick!
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Looks like puma have finally got rid of the crazy concaving!
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New spikes look sick!
Thank god I have 2 pairs of Asics for next season or this could be expensive!
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any ideas on bags?
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New spikes look sick!
Wow these do look nice! Nike or these that's the questions!
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The gloves look very slazenger-y
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I am a huge fan of the new gloves and spikes and it will be hard for me to resist, but is this me jus being an idiot but do the pads always seem very firm and not particularly mouldable? Just my opinion from peoples I have seen?
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I am a huge fan of the new gloves and spikes and it will be hard for me to resist, but is this me jus being an idiot but do the pads always seem very firm and not particularly mouldable? Just my opinion from peoples I have seen?
Try a pair on and I think you'll be impressed, they use the best HD inserts which makes the pads both light and flexible.
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Try a pair on and I think you'll be impressed, they use the best HD inserts which makes the pads both light and flexible.
True...Puma pads look uncomfortable but they are one of the best around, although I have found that shorter batsmen normally struggle in them more than the normal shaped pads
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If you're looking for an alternative then try our VKS range - we have them made by SS so they are top quality. Our best sellers are the Superlite at £36.99 and the Ultra-Series at £44.99. I will post some photos shortly.
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Vks - yes please, would like a look at the VKS offerings.. Might be worth setting up a seperate topic for it. Thanks.
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We shall post some shortly.
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Just a quick update - we just had a call from our Puma rep to say they are expecting their deliveries of softs and bats next week, so we should have all our stocks during the 1st week in December.
There has been some strong interest in the new range, so its advisable to pre-order.
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Cool, are you going to have the top of the range Platinum 6000 bats or do I have to ore order first ??
Reason being I want to pop into your shop and have a feel of the different weights first before I purchase.
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We will have the 6000, 5000, 4000 and 3000 models in stock but if you want something specific then I can have one selected for you.
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We've just had an update from Puma that the Chromium range of pads and gloves should be with us later this week.
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Have any of the Puma bats arrived yet ?
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We're hoping to have some softs and bats delivered to us this week.
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We're hoping to have some softs and bats delivered to us this week.
Puma Platinum, Chromium and Unobtanium be all accounts. Still not arrived.
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We're hoping to have some softs and bats delivered to us this week.
Ok cool. I will pop down to your store when they do arrive.
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We have received some softs and Platinum bats which have huge profiles but with unbelievably light pick up.
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We have received some softs and Platinum bats which have huge profiles but with unbelievably light pick up.
Please stick up some pics and prices mate.
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I'll try and get some photos up in the morning.
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Woohoo, pumas in. Photos please?
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A few photos of the top model Platinum 6000 model, one which weights 2.10 and the other 2.9 Further photos of the other models to follow…
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They look nice. I will hopefully come this week to purchase one.
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So these are Made In India ? the plastic covering says that
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They look nice. I will hopefully come this week to purchase one.
Great look forward to seeing you. We will be open on the 24th and then 27th and 28th.
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So these are Made In India ? the plastic covering says that
Yes they are made in India.
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A few photos of the top model Platinum 6000 model, one which weights 2.10 and the other 2.9 Further photos of the other models to follow…
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Thats pretty much the 'pro' profile that everyone bangs on about. This is 'the' shape to have if youre playing on decent pitches.......or in oz.
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the one on the left looks amazing, how much does it cost ?
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the one on the left looks amazing, how much does it cost ?
This is £399.99 with free delivery.
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Do you have the new softs in yet mate?
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Yes we have received some of the Platinum range gloves and pads.
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Hi
do these Puma bats come with a 2 spring or a 3 spring handle?
thanks,
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Hi
do these Puma bats come with a 2 spring or a 3 spring handle?
thanks,
The Platinum range as shown in the images above, have 3 spring handles.