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Title: Photos of New Willostix Lancaster Bat - A Biggie! :-)
Post by: ItsJustCricket on October 04, 2013, 12:36:51 PM
Hi Guys,

I saw Willostix's 2014 range for the first time today.  Wasn't able to take many pics, but for those of you considering pre-orders, I have all the prices etc. so please do PM me.  To whet the appetite, here is one of their new bats, the Lancaster, which is a biggie!  :) Starting weight of 2.10, this one goes all the way up to 3lb.  The decals are similar on all the Willostix bats for 2014, incidentally - the snakes have gone!  :o

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Title: Re: Photos of New Willostix Lancaster Bat - A Biggie! :-)
Post by: iand123 on October 04, 2013, 12:38:03 PM
Spoke with Andy about these the other day and the new range sounds really good. Hoping to go and see them in the flesh soon down at their barn
Title: Re: Photos of New Willostix Lancaster Bat - A Biggie! :-)
Post by: ItsJustCricket on October 04, 2013, 12:39:50 PM
I agree, Ian, the new range is really impressive.  The new Spitfire softs, in particular, are really, really nice in my opinion - incredible value for money too!  :)
Title: Re: Photos of New Willostix Lancaster Bat - A Biggie! :-)
Post by: Alvaro on October 04, 2013, 12:41:59 PM
Good shape.
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Post by: smokem on October 04, 2013, 01:10:50 PM
Have you got any photos of the Spitfire softs Paul? Would love to see those!
Title: Re: Photos of New Willostix Lancaster Bat - A Biggie! :-)
Post by: ItsJustCricket on October 04, 2013, 01:26:23 PM
Have you got any photos of the Spitfire softs Paul? Would love to see those!

Sorry, no photos - only prices and my memory to call upon! I think you'll be impressed, Vincent...  :)
Title: Re: Photos of New Willostix Lancaster Bat - A Biggie! :-)
Post by: GarrettJ on October 04, 2013, 01:39:26 PM
What weight is that bat in the picture?

40mm edge when it only has a 55m spine height isnt great.
Title: Re: Photos of New Willostix Lancaster Bat - A Biggie! :-)
Post by: Rowan on October 04, 2013, 01:42:48 PM
looks very nice, very simplistic, hope the softs are the same.
Title: Re: Photos of New Willostix Lancaster Bat - A Biggie! :-)
Post by: ItsJustCricket on October 04, 2013, 01:46:13 PM
What weight is that bat in the picture?

40mm edge when it only has a 55m spine height isnt great.

It was actually a higher spine - the angle of the photo is deceptive! Think it was about 60mm.  The bat weighed 2lb 10.4oz.  It was just sample bat...
Title: Re: Photos of New Willostix Lancaster Bat - A Biggie! :-)
Post by: GarrettJ on October 04, 2013, 02:01:04 PM
looks a beast
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Post by: trypewriter on October 04, 2013, 02:13:14 PM
I don't know why he was being so coy Paul! BTW all my stuff fits in the bag a treat. Still plenty of room too, though it might be tight if I was a keeper.
Title: Re: Photos of New Willostix Lancaster Bat - A Biggie! :-)
Post by: trypewriter on October 04, 2013, 02:15:02 PM
Hi Guys,

I saw Willostix's 2014 range for the first time today.  Wasn't able to take many pics, but for those of you considering pre-orders, I have all the prices etc. so please do PM me.  To whet the appetite, here is one of their new bats, the Lancaster, which is a biggie!  :) Starting weight of 2.10, this one goes all the way up to 3lb.  The decals are similar on all the Willostix bats for 2014, incidentally - the snakes have gone!  :o

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So it's 'Snakes gone, a plane' is it?  :D :D :D
Title: Re: Photos of New Willostix Lancaster Bat - A Biggie! :-)
Post by: jamesisapayne on October 04, 2013, 02:32:05 PM
So it's 'Snakes gone, a plane' is it?  :D :D :D

That joke's almost as bad as the film itself!
Title: Re: Photos of New Willostix Lancaster Bat - A Biggie! :-)
Post by: iand123 on October 04, 2013, 06:43:20 PM
I believe they are atill selling the stick and anaconda (which has the snakes)

I'll see if I can get pics of the softs
Title: Re: Photos of New Willostix Lancaster Bat - A Biggie! :-)
Post by: hell4leather cricket on October 04, 2013, 06:55:57 PM
Are these Indian made Paul?
Title: Re: Photos of New Willostix Lancaster Bat - A Biggie! :-)
Post by: ItsJustCricket on October 04, 2013, 07:10:42 PM
I believe they are atill selling the stick and anaconda (which has the snakes)

I'll see if I can get pics of the softs

Incorrect! The Stick is now the Hurricane! The Anaconda is no more...

And yes, Matt, the Lancaster is Indian made...
Title: Re: Photos of New Willostix Lancaster Bat - A Biggie! :-)
Post by: FattusCattus on October 04, 2013, 07:21:12 PM
I too would be interested in pics of the softs Ian.
Title: Re: Photos of New Willostix Lancaster Bat - A Biggie! :-)
Post by: iand123 on October 04, 2013, 07:42:46 PM
Incorrect! The Stick is now the Hurricane! The Anaconda is no more...

And yes, Matt, the Lancaster is Indian made...

Could have sworn I was told different but you saw them today so must have better knowledge than me!
Title: Re: Photos of New Willostix Lancaster Bat - A Biggie! :-)
Post by: JB on October 04, 2013, 07:47:31 PM
This is a strong contender for where my deposit gets spent!!
Title: Re: Photos of New Willostix Lancaster Bat - A Biggie! :-)
Post by: ItsJustCricket on October 04, 2013, 08:29:18 PM
This is a strong contender for where my deposit gets spent!!

Don't you have enough new bats already, Jon?!  ;)
Title: Re: Photos of New Willostix Lancaster Bat - A Biggie! :-)
Post by: JB on October 05, 2013, 05:57:10 AM
You can never have too many! I'd quite like a T20 bat as well!
Title: Re: Photos of New Willostix Lancaster Bat - A Biggie! :-)
Post by: Number4 on October 05, 2013, 07:39:31 AM
Don't you have enough new bats already, Jon?!  ;)

I've never heard a retailer say some has too many bats before ;) :D
Title: Re: Photos of New Willostix Lancaster Bat - A Biggie! :-)
Post by: JB on October 05, 2013, 08:22:46 AM
He should be saying 'the Lancaster would look better if you got a Spitfire to go with it!!' haha
Title: Re: Photos of New Willostix Lancaster Bat - A Biggie! :-)
Post by: trypewriter on October 05, 2013, 08:29:46 AM
In some ways it's a shame that the Anaconda has gone, they had a bit of a following. The ones I've seen in use performed very well. Ok, you need a decent batsman, but decent or not, to deposit the ball on the pavilion roof requires a good stick - and they seemed to last well too.
Title: Re: Photos of New Willostix Lancaster Bat - A Biggie! :-)
Post by: billyb on October 05, 2013, 09:40:30 AM
They should do a Battle of Britain Memorial Flight bundle... Spitfire, Hurricane & Lancaster :D Loving these Willostix designs, seriously.
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Post by: Kulli on October 05, 2013, 10:22:01 AM
When's the ME 109 coming out?
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Post by: FattusCattus on October 05, 2013, 10:40:09 AM
It's behind you :)
Title: Re: Photos of New Willostix Lancaster Bat - A Biggie! :-)
Post by: trypewriter on October 06, 2013, 07:48:40 AM
Look at that Fokker!
Title: Re: Photos of New Willostix Lancaster Bat - A Biggie! :-)
Post by: nick123 on October 06, 2013, 07:54:23 AM
Looks a bomber. That was bad . But in all seriousness looks a nice bat profile wise , but also astatically looks appealing yet without being in your face.
Title: Re: Photos of New Willostix Lancaster Bat - A Biggie! :-)
Post by: Wickets-then-runs on October 06, 2013, 07:55:11 AM
Looks like a similar profile to the 2014 Spartan MC range, the way it tapers quickly off at the toe.
Title: Re: Photos of New Willostix Lancaster Bat - A Biggie! :-)
Post by: yogi206 on October 07, 2013, 10:52:55 AM
Could have sworn I was told different but you saw them today so must have better knowledge than me!

This one may well be but the Spitfire isnt, that is british made 100%
Title: Re: Photos of New Willostix Lancaster Bat - A Biggie! :-)
Post by: iand123 on October 07, 2013, 11:26:10 AM
This one may well be but the Spitfire isnt, that is british made 100%

I was talking about the ranges not where they are made. The spitfire is as you say 100% uk made and believe that it will still be going forward
Title: Re: Photos of New Willostix Lancaster Bat - A Biggie! :-)
Post by: jw17 on October 07, 2013, 02:15:34 PM
How much will these cost?
Title: Re: Photos of New Willostix Lancaster Bat - A Biggie! :-)
Post by: iand123 on October 07, 2013, 02:18:15 PM
Paul @ IJC will probably be able to answer that for you :)
Title: Re: Photos of New Willostix Lancaster Bat - A Biggie! :-)
Post by: ItsJustCricket on October 07, 2013, 03:01:13 PM
How much will these cost?

It's the mid range Willostix bat.  We will sell them for £209.99.  They are only available in 2.10+ (right up to 3lb)...
Title: Re: Photos of New Willostix Lancaster Bat - A Biggie! :-)
Post by: iand123 on October 07, 2013, 03:15:56 PM
Have you finalised pricing of the rest of the range Paul?
Title: Re: Photos of New Willostix Lancaster Bat - A Biggie! :-)
Post by: ItsJustCricket on October 07, 2013, 04:07:35 PM
Have you finalised pricing of the rest of the range Paul?

Yes, Ian - all the pricing has been decided.  Just waiting for web images before adding everything to our website.  But we can take pre-orders to forum members in the meantime...
Title: Re: Photos of New Willostix Lancaster Bat - A Biggie! :-)
Post by: Number 11 on October 08, 2013, 01:18:45 AM
Good looking bat and excellent branding  :)
What's next, Hurricane or Mosquito  ;)
Title: Re: Photos of New Willostix Lancaster Bat - A Biggie! :-)
Post by: ItsJustCricket on October 08, 2013, 10:35:36 AM
Good looking bat and excellent branding  :)
What's next, Hurricane or Mosquito  ;)

Yes!  :) To Hurricane at least (which is replacing the Stick - it's the same bat with different stickers).  Mosquito for 2015 maybe??  :)
Title: Re: Photos of New Willostix Lancaster Bat - A Biggie! :-)
Post by: Kulli on October 08, 2013, 11:49:57 AM
Will the Mosquito be made out of metal?
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Post by: Number 11 on October 08, 2013, 02:50:32 PM
Will the Mosquito be made out of metal?

That would go against the grain.
I think the biggest piece of metal in one of those apart from the engines was the armoured shield behind the pilot. (Except for the bombs that is ).
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Post by: Kulli on October 08, 2013, 02:53:29 PM
That would go against the grain.
I think the biggest piece of metal in one of those apart from the engines was the armoured shield behind the pilot. (Except for the bombs that is ).

Indeed, but all the rest are wooden bats named after metal aircraft, I presumed a Lillee-esq Mosquito was the logical choice ;)
Title: Re: Photos of New Willostix Lancaster Bat - A Biggie! :-)
Post by: Number 11 on October 08, 2013, 03:53:27 PM
Ahh! Now I get you  :D