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Equipment => Bats => Custom Made => Topic started by: raymond.2 on October 09, 2013, 07:11:53 PM

Title: Closest bat shape to the Talisman bats?
Post by: raymond.2 on October 09, 2013, 07:11:53 PM
I have an old Talisman that is on its last hurrah.

The profile is ideal, any ideas what is the closest bat profile to it? Im guessing the Newbery GT or MnH amplus are the nearest. I have seen a number of GTs and they are not quite the same and the Millichamps are very expensive.

I have emailed Newbery and they said they can copy it which is probably the best option.

Here is a picture for reference, it weighs 2.9.

(http://i.imgur.com/gyfpLzr.jpg)
Title: Re: Closest bat shape to the Talisman bats?
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on October 09, 2013, 07:16:48 PM
does the spine run all the way down to the toe?
Title: Re: Closest bat shape to the Talisman bats?
Post by: Ams4287 on October 09, 2013, 07:16:59 PM
I have an old Talisman that is on its last hurrah.

The profile is ideal, any ideas what is the closest bat profile to it? Im guessing the Newbery GT or MnH amplus are the nearest. I have seen a number of GTs and they are not quite the same and the Millichamps are very expensive.

I have emailed Newbery and they said they can copy it which is probably the best option.

Here is a picture for reference, it weighs 2.9.

([url]http://i.imgur.com/gyfpLzr.jpg[/url])


Hi mate

I'm sure that the fair majority of the forum sponsors could copy it with there twist. If it's a exact copy and therefore CNC you may want one of the bigger boys - having seen B3s work they can make a exact copy.

It's all based in budget of course!
Title: Re: Closest bat shape to the Talisman bats?
Post by: Red Ink Cricket on October 09, 2013, 07:25:40 PM
I'm working on a similar shape for next year. I can copy that for you if your interested. Be a lot cheaper than newbery or m&h. Drop me a pm if your interested
Title: Re: Closest bat shape to the Talisman bats?
Post by: thedevil on October 09, 2013, 07:46:00 PM
I have an old Talisman that is on its last hurrah.

The profile is ideal, any ideas what is the closest bat profile to it? Im guessing the Newbery GT or MnH amplus are the nearest. I have seen a number of GTs and they are not quite the same and the Millichamps are very expensive.

I have emailed Newbery and they said they can copy it which is probably the best option.

Here is a picture for reference, it weighs 2.9.

([url]http://i.imgur.com/gyfpLzr.jpg[/url])


On another note, let's see pics of the SS gangly in the background ?
Title: Re: Closest bat shape to the Talisman bats?
Post by: Buzz on October 09, 2013, 07:50:04 PM
unlikely, the owner of that famous chair is no longer a forum member...
Title: Re: Closest bat shape to the Talisman bats?
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on October 09, 2013, 07:50:10 PM
You'd struggle as thats Talismans sofa not raymondo's, Mike bought 6 back from his trip to India with Instinct Cricket I believe.
Title: Re: Closest bat shape to the Talisman bats?
Post by: smilley792 on October 09, 2013, 07:53:07 PM
The ss ton looks gorgeous
Title: Re: Closest bat shape to the Talisman bats?
Post by: FattusCattus on October 09, 2013, 08:10:31 PM
You'd struggle as thats Talismans sofa not raymondo's, Mike bought 6 back from his trip to India with Instinct Cricket I believe.

What 6 sofas!!!!!!!  :o

I think that profile was similar to the full-size Uzi wasn't it?
Title: Re: Closest bat shape to the Talisman bats?
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on October 09, 2013, 08:13:16 PM
That would be my guess too Mr Cat, depends on the spine running Down to the toe or not hence my original question.

Still have one of the profile in the office that colsey had his eye on
Title: Re: Closest bat shape to the Talisman bats?
Post by: petehosk on October 09, 2013, 08:16:39 PM
I had two of those very SS Tons - they had around 14-20 grains from memory.
Sold them both in the end but they were excellent bats  :D
Title: Re: Closest bat shape to the Talisman bats?
Post by: Number4 on October 09, 2013, 08:18:25 PM
The ss ton looks gorgeous

Best post of the day considering you can't see anything of it  :D ;)
Title: Re: Closest bat shape to the Talisman bats?
Post by: raymond.2 on October 09, 2013, 08:30:36 PM
Yeah the spine runs to the toe, here is a shot
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t190/bilburt/RIMG0326.jpg)

I am not bothered about the amount of concaving though, would be happy with slightly less and smaller edges.

Newbery have quoted £280 for an SPS copy which seems fairly good value, I am apprehensive of not picking up a bat before buying it though.

B3 are a good option- may ask them for an opinion on it.
Title: Re: Closest bat shape to the Talisman bats?
Post by: Dan W on October 09, 2013, 10:08:32 PM
Doesn't every batmaker do a harlequin/GT shape?! The only way to make it a Talisman version is to triple the delivery time and when it requires the inevitable repair, simply send your bat back and don't bother with the return address details!
Title: Re: Closest bat shape to the Talisman bats?
Post by: 400notout on October 10, 2013, 06:46:50 AM
M&H Original High / Newbery GT / M&H Harlequin.

But on a budget I'd think most Forum batmakers would do you a good deal and more likely pick you out a better bit of willow!
Title: Re: Closest bat shape to the Talisman bats?
Post by: Bulldog Cricket on October 10, 2013, 07:11:42 AM
We can offer any if the above shape. Pm if interested. Thanks
Title: Re: Closest bat shape to the Talisman bats?
Post by: ppccopener on October 10, 2013, 07:25:21 AM
Doesn't every batmaker do a harlequin/GT shape?! The only way to make it a Talisman version is to triple the delivery time and when it requires the inevitable repair, simply send your bat back and don't bother with the return address details!

hahahaha!!!  :) :)
Title: Re: Closest bat shape to the Talisman bats?
Post by: Ryan on October 10, 2013, 08:48:07 AM
I'd say its not too far from this shape i made a while back.

(http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/hh498/Kelsallcustombats/20130818_172342_zpsf9128e38.jpg)
Title: Re: Closest bat shape to the Talisman bats?
Post by: Bats_Entertainment on October 10, 2013, 08:57:42 AM

I have emailed Newbery and they said they can copy it which is probably the best option.


You'd imagine they'd be able to.  ;)

Actually, aren't Newbery discontinuing their GT range this year? The softs in Sports Direct suggest so. Maybe there's a bargain GT bat to be had somewhere?
Title: Re: Closest bat shape to the Talisman bats?
Post by: petehosk on October 10, 2013, 09:11:10 AM
I always liked the original GT profile. I shed a little tear when they discontinued it.
And I will do the same now they have changed the profile of the Mjolnir!
Title: Re: Closest bat shape to the Talisman bats?
Post by: 400notout on October 10, 2013, 10:32:03 AM
Oh GT is out the window? I might have to alter my Xmas bat plans....
Title: Re: Closest bat shape to the Talisman bats?
Post by: petehosk on October 10, 2013, 10:50:40 AM
I was talking about when they stopped doing the original GT.  :)