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Equipment => Bats => Topic started by: plumb111 on January 07, 2014, 11:52:21 PM

Title: New to forum and new bat take a look and let me know
Post by: plumb111 on January 07, 2014, 11:52:21 PM
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Hopefully the attached pictures are visible, first time using photobucket.


I recently visited Gary at choice willow and he was very helpful. Went through where I thought I went wrong with my last bat and the balance of it so asked for a slightly lighter pick up and higher middle which I did get (unfortunately I couldn't show him the profile of my last two bats as they were both stolen)

It weighs in at 2.9 but picks up more like a 2.7.

The one thing I was slightly disappointed with is I paid for the top of the range custom (5 of which were on show when I visited choice pre made for other customers) were a lot grainier than the one I have got, however it does have 9 straight grains which I am reasonably happy with.

I have only had a little knock about with this with a mallet and a ball and it does feel like it will ping.... Find out Sunday with my first winter net of the year ( bring on the pain Monday morning !!)

Let me know what you think guys ..

Cheers dan
Title: Re: New to forum and new bat take a look and let me know
Post by: coolcucumber_1 on January 08, 2014, 12:11:38 AM
Here you go :

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Title: Re: New to forum and new bat take a look and let me know
Post by: plumb111 on January 08, 2014, 09:25:22 AM
Here you go :

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Thanks for this mate no idea how to do it haha
Title: Re: New to forum and new bat take a look and let me know
Post by: RoyalParkReds on January 08, 2014, 09:44:44 AM
No problem with the grains mate, 9 straight ones is pretty good looking. I have heard only nice things about choice bats, If I ever go to England I hope to pick one up. Hope it serves you well.
Title: Re: New to forum and new bat take a look and let me know
Post by: plumb111 on January 08, 2014, 10:08:59 AM
thanks mate...

I used one of my mates last year for a couple of games which swayed me towards them this year....

if it pings like his did then im in for a treat !
Title: Re: New to forum and new bat take a look and let me know
Post by: trypewriter on January 08, 2014, 10:17:50 AM
nine grains is plenty
Title: Re: New to forum and new bat take a look and let me know
Post by: Northern monkey on January 08, 2014, 04:47:19 PM
Very nice looking bat
Title: Re: New to forum and new bat take a look and let me know
Post by: Neon Cricket on January 08, 2014, 04:52:22 PM
Personally I always go for 8-9 grains anyway so I think you're on to a winner here
Title: Re: New to forum and new bat take a look and let me know
Post by: fromthehip on January 08, 2014, 04:56:52 PM
A non standard fibre glass edging tape is being used
Did you fit this or choice
The reason I ask is that when replacing it
Always seems to come apart like string
Title: Re: New to forum and new bat take a look and let me know
Post by: SkipperJ on January 08, 2014, 04:58:01 PM
If that pings as good as it looks, you've got your money's worth.

Welcome to the forum!
Title: Re: New to forum and new bat take a look and let me know
Post by: simonmay5 on January 08, 2014, 05:12:35 PM
A non standard fibre glass edging tape is being used
Did you fit this or choice
The reason I ask is that when replacing it
Always seems to come apart like string

Choice use this tape on most off their bats my two had it on  :)
Title: Re: New to forum and new bat take a look and let me know
Post by: plumb111 on January 09, 2014, 12:00:46 AM
A non standard fibre glass edging tape is being used
Did you fit this or choice
The reason I ask is that when replacing it
Always seems to come apart like string

Was not an extra request just came with it, however as part of the package with choice I was informed I get a free winter service after the first season of using it....

So I presume refurb bit of sanding etc and making it look like new again.... Not sure if it will fray or not my last gray Nichols had it and I didn't have any issues with that.


Title: Re: New to forum and new bat take a look and let me know
Post by: plumb111 on August 15, 2014, 10:57:27 AM
Just an update on this bat....

Been going like an absolute train. Love everything about it and will most definitely be going back to choice for a new one when in need.
Title: Re: New to forum and new bat take a look and let me know
Post by: petehosk on August 15, 2014, 11:56:11 AM
Gary is a quality podshaver! Really knows his stuff and produces excellent bats!!
Glad it's going well  :D
Title: Re: New to forum and new bat take a look and let me know
Post by: plumb111 on October 14, 2014, 04:43:51 PM
just booked my bat in for its free winter service....

fingers crossed next week ill post some before and after shots :)