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Title: Kaboom signature bat
Post by: simonmay5 on January 23, 2014, 01:25:58 PM
Hi guy just received my new bat it's 2.9 and has 11 nice grains so thought I share the photos with you and do a review later on today hope you enjoy them  :)

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Title: Re: Kaboom signature bat
Post by: RoCo Da Pixie on January 23, 2014, 01:29:17 PM
How many bats do you need for nets, matches and to perv over?

Looks like a good stick in all seriousness.
Title: Re: Kaboom signature bat
Post by: FvanN on January 23, 2014, 01:31:14 PM
Nice bat  :)

My wish list seems to be getting bigger by the day. If by slim chance this bat heads for the for sale section can I have first refusal ;)
Title: Re: Kaboom signature bat
Post by: lewis_faulds on January 23, 2014, 01:32:10 PM
Simon,
I am very jealous!? :o
Looks lovely though mate!
Do you mind if I ask where you got it?
Title: Re: Kaboom signature bat
Post by: FattusCattus on January 23, 2014, 01:39:33 PM
Will you be growing an unpleasant moustache and a propensity to make rash public statements?
Title: Re: Kaboom signature bat
Post by: Rob580 on January 23, 2014, 01:43:51 PM
I'm more amazed that he can write his name. Assumed his signature would just be a cross written in blood or poop.
Title: Re: Kaboom signature bat
Post by: simonmay5 on January 23, 2014, 01:44:52 PM
Will you be growing an unpleasant moustache and a propensity to make rash public statements?

No I think I might get a fair bit off stick when I go out to bat with this lol
Title: Re: Kaboom signature bat
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on January 23, 2014, 01:54:36 PM
I'm more amazed that he can write his name. Assumed his signature would just be a cross written in blood or poop.
If someone did the outline for him I'm sure he could have traced it (if they explained what to do in one syllable words anyway).
Title: Re: Kaboom signature bat
Post by: simonmay5 on January 23, 2014, 01:54:58 PM
Nice bat  :)

My wish list seems to be getting bigger by the day. If by slim chance this bat heads for the for sale section can I have first refusal ;)

You can mate but it not a cheap bat the cheapest I can find it is 360 but if I ever decided to get rid I keep you in mind but I think this will be a keeper as being waiting on a good gn for a long time be interesting to see how the signature compares to my vortex le witch is on the way  :)
Title: Re: Kaboom signature bat
Post by: lewis_faulds on January 23, 2014, 01:57:07 PM

I am contemplating intercepting your mail from here on in given the volume of bats you are receiving lol  :D
Title: Re: Kaboom signature bat
Post by: smilley792 on January 23, 2014, 01:58:43 PM
Nice bat. I Like the profile shape, and the all out lairyness of this bat.

Would love to take this out to bat to see if I get any banter, I think to might clash with my bright green laces in my batting shoes though........
Title: Re: Kaboom signature bat
Post by: i12breakfree on January 23, 2014, 02:00:52 PM
Looks great and can easily be a match bat instead of net bat :)
Title: Re: Kaboom signature bat
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on January 23, 2014, 02:01:49 PM
Nice bat. I Like the profile shape, and the all out lairyness of this bat.

Would love to take this out to bat to see if I get any banter, I think to might clash with my bright green laces in my batting shoes though........
I did have bright pink laces in my shoes until a jobs worth umpire said they were a distraction.
I did ask why he was looking at my feet rather than the ball and got no response  :-[
Title: Re: Kaboom signature bat
Post by: simonmay5 on January 23, 2014, 02:04:45 PM
Looks great and can easily be a match bat instead of net bat :)

Well I carry three in my bag but just got to work out What 3 I no a special bas will be in their and a affinity so I might just keep this one bat for midweek cricket as it's such a big pice off willow
Title: Re: Kaboom signature bat
Post by: smilley792 on January 23, 2014, 02:05:36 PM
I did have bright pink laces in my shoes until a jobs worth umpire said they were a distraction.
I did ask why he was looking at my feet rather than the ball and got no response  :-[

Most stumpers comment, odd fielder, but I'm not sure our umps can see that far........
Title: Re: Kaboom signature bat
Post by: lewis_faulds on January 23, 2014, 02:12:41 PM
I did have bright pink laces in my shoes until a jobs worth umpire said they were a distraction.
I did ask why he was looking at my feet rather than the ball and got no response  :-[
Due to hayfever I get sometimes when playing in really 'village' grounds, I sneeze a fair bit. Due to this the umpires cancelled any runs I made due to sneezing or sniffling during bowlers run up...
Title: Re: Kaboom signature bat
Post by: simonmay5 on January 23, 2014, 02:25:43 PM
Nice bat. I Like the profile shape, and the all out lairyness of this bat.

Would love to take this out to bat to see if I get any banter, I think to might clash with my bright green laces in my batting shoes though........

It's was one off the reasons I decided to go ahead and get it I love the way the stickers look and with my bright orange nike batting shoes I will be noticed lol
Title: Re: Kaboom signature bat
Post by: Torque on January 23, 2014, 02:52:06 PM
Nice stick, just a shame the the shape doesn't resemble the bat he uses at all.
Title: Re: Kaboom signature bat
Post by: simonmay5 on January 23, 2014, 03:04:44 PM
Nice stick, just a shame the the shape doesn't resemble the bat he uses at all.


His seems to have more taken out by the Handel and it flattens out near the toe more

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Title: Re: Kaboom signature bat
Post by: Marc28 on January 23, 2014, 04:18:40 PM
You can mate but it not a cheap bat the cheapest I can find it is 360 but if I ever decided to get rid I keep you in mind but I think this will be a keeper as being waiting on a good gn for a long time be interesting to see how the signature compares to my vortex le witch is on the way  :)

Simon
Have you got the Vortex yet as i was properly torn between the Vortex 5stars Jake had in and the Oblivion E41 5 star but thought E41 would be a better bat in the long run, let me know how your Vortex goes and show some pics when it arrives as i do prefer that to Nemesis and also a few others in the Grays range.
Title: Re: Kaboom signature bat
Post by: simonmay5 on January 23, 2014, 04:33:03 PM
Simon
Have you got the Vortex yet as i was properly torn between the Vortex 5stars Jake had in and the Oblivion E41 5 star but thought E41 would be a better bat in the long run, let me know how your Vortex goes and show some pics when it arrives as i do prefer that to Nemesis and also a few others in the Grays range.

With the vortex I think you are going to love it or hate it they pick up very light but I can't see it being one for someone who hits the ball very hard more off a touch players bat so all depends on your game
Title: Re: Kaboom signature bat
Post by: shoab68 on January 23, 2014, 06:56:45 PM
looks a nice stick mate
How much these signatures cost?
Title: Re: Kaboom signature bat
Post by: ManHOOS on January 23, 2014, 07:24:30 PM
Net bat  :o This stick should be used as Match bat, very lovely shape and grains Enjoy kabooms out of the ground  ;)
Title: Re: Kaboom signature bat
Post by: Spanky on January 23, 2014, 07:38:49 PM
Is a nice looking bat, however for me its a shame it doesn't have no concaving like his bats.
Title: Re: Kaboom signature bat
Post by: ManHOOS on January 23, 2014, 08:10:44 PM
Agree but might be warner is using stickers of kaboom, his bats are huge and non- concaved
Title: Re: Kaboom signature bat
Post by: SOULMAN1012 on January 23, 2014, 08:52:23 PM
Is a nice looking bat, however for me its a shame it doesn't have no concaving like his bats.

His bats will change all the time due to the ground he is playing at. When in Australia on some of the quickest tracks in world cricket and as an opening bat why would he need any weight in the toe? He would have a high middle and a slightly lighter blade I would guess then when he was over here or in Asia somewhere.
Title: Re: Kaboom signature bat
Post by: simonmay5 on January 23, 2014, 08:59:00 PM
looks a nice stick mate
How much these signatures cost?


The cheapest price I have seen is 360
Title: Re: Kaboom signature bat
Post by: simonmay5 on January 25, 2014, 02:49:34 AM
Just a shame that they did not bring the pads in the uk so trying to get some anybody who has a used pair or new don't care but I don't want to pay 60 pounds postage before I even gets the pads I know its a long shot  :)
Title: Re: Kaboom signature bat
Post by: GarrettJ on January 25, 2014, 06:49:13 AM
Are they only in Australia?
Title: Re: Kaboom signature bat
Post by: toenails97 on January 25, 2014, 08:13:03 AM
Just a shame that they did not bring the pads in the uk so trying to get some anybody who has a used pair or new don't care but I don't want to pay 60 pounds postage before I even gets the pads I know its a long shot  :)
Try lorimers sure they had the pads in aswell as the gloves when I was there!
Title: Re: Kaboom signature bat
Post by: simonmay5 on January 27, 2014, 07:16:33 PM
Are they only in Australia?

Pads are only available in Australia  >:(