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Equipment => Wicket Keeping => Topic started by: Rowan on January 23, 2014, 03:33:40 PM
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Hi guys, I was wanting the forum's opinion on these, after seeing the proposed idea by iconic cricket to use snakeskin on keeping gloves I came up with this.
My question is, do you think this is too bright and out there for the modern day keeper, would it appeal to a younger audience such as kids and teenager's and would you wear this glove yourself?.
Cheers,
Rowan.
(http://i1346.photobucket.com/albums/p686/Rowandonohue/graffitigloves_zps5b1f031f.jpg)
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I like them but I am not a keeper or young :-[
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I like them but I am not a keeper or young :-[
Thanks for you're imput mate.
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I like them but am in the same boat as tushar
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Maybe for street cricket but best suited for very young players.
A good idea, make wicket keeping 'cool'
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Love the idea and I reckon it could definitely have a market. I think that perhaps some work could be done on the colours though - perhaps something that complements the rest of the design? If you look at Icon's snakeskin and SS's camo scheme, both of them used the colour of the gloves as a cue for the colour of the highlights...
Having said that, I'm not a keeper. I am a child though.
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I probably wouldn't wear them but they do look cool.
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I like them, wouldn't wear them myself. Think they'd sell though!
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I like them. If you could incorporate the brand name in the graffiti that would make a little more sense
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What about a "banksy" set off softs. For the older more intellectual generations.
Can have the pads insides with different copies of banksy's graffiti, but the outside stays a traditional pad style in lovely off white.
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What about a "banksy" set off softs. For the older more intellectual generations.
Can have the pads insides with different copies of banksy's graffiti, but the outside stays a traditional pad style in lovely off white.
I had the same idea coincidentally mate!, but it would take a lot of work to acquire the licensing rights to use banksy's work.
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Should I try this kind of style on batting gloves aswell?
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yeah mate, worth a go!
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yeah mate, worth a go!
(http://i1346.photobucket.com/albums/p686/Rowandonohue/graffitibattingglove_zps2b87441f.jpg)
Terrible photoshop but you get the idea.
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How about someone comes up with some wipe - clean type gloves with markers. Or something like those bears you used to get that you could draw all over them chuck in the washing machine. Sorry guys, sounds a bit odd, long thursday...
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I reckon there's mileage in this mate. Get the design sorted and I'd wear a pair...
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How about someone comes up with some wipe - clean type gloves with markers. Or something like those bears you used to get that you could draw all over them chuck in the washing machine. Sorry guys, sounds a bit odd, long thursday...
This sounds like a great idea!, I will look into this and post my results, thanks for the idea
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([url]http://i1346.photobucket.com/albums/p686/Rowandonohue/graffitibattingglove_zps2b87441f.jpg[/url])
Terrible photoshop but you get the idea.
Maybe have the 2 fingers fully graffitied and the rest not, then the kook square graffiti with your own logo in the middle?
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I'm seriously considering getting this design made. If you are legit keen for a pair and would 100% buy them please like this post, cheers.
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Depending on the price I'm in....
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I'd love them for my T20 kit as my GN Legend stuff seems a bit too nice for it lol
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I absolutely hate them being a proper traditionalist but they would probably sell very very well.
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I hope to consider myself young and would defiantly wear these! I say get made up a sample pair!
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On batting gloves, going with the color theme of w/k gloves, here is my suggestion. No graffiti on fingers, they need to completely plain in silver, back of the hand Kooka square area and area around it to be the only one with graffiti pattern with palm material color all black like old pod blacks.....atleast lets see what it looks like in photoshop....maybe this kind of finger design all in silver
(http://acimg.auctivacommerce.com/imgdata/0/0/3/1/9/1/webimg/4753017.jpg)
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The idea is a good one, there's definitely a market for a modern style of glove, especially with the rise of T20. I also think they'd appeal to the junior levels of cricket.
Everyone has their own style they like on the pitch, everything matching, some traditional, some that go in for the neon colours so there's definitely room out there for them.
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Loved the keeping gloves - batting ones need some work
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Loved the keeping gloves - batting ones need some work
The batting gloves were just a 2 minute photoshop job whereas i spent about an hour doing the keeping gloves, i just was interested to see what could be possible.
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For all interested, I am currently discussing this glove with a contact, and should be in production soon if all goes well.
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I would definitely be interested in these if they were at the right price and the quality of glove was also good !
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would you guys prefer the rubber as the 3 colours in the photo or as either plain white, blue or black?.
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Graffitti!
White or multicoloured for me.
What price will these be available at? As for the young and t20, you don't wanna be aiming them at top or mid range of the market.
Mid to low is your audience.
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just wanted to mention guys, the best suggestion/suggestions that are keeping in line with the overall theme, will recieve a 50% discount on these gloves, as im trying to make these as good as possible but also get suggestions from everybody,
thanks, Rowan.
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A completely white glove front and back with a hint of graffiti would look good.
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3 colours for me :)
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i think a fully white glove with perhaps two fingers graffiti would be spot on... too much graffiti may look a bit too much
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Blue palms would look great and match the bright in your face theme.
Batting gloves should have graffiti on the first two fingers like old GN gloves used too have those fingers joined together, then put the blue around the logo area to keep the them.
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Something different wich i like. Where are you getting them made?
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I like them, the graffiti is just a little over done, cut it down by about 25%-30% and I think they would be fantastic. Maybe white palms as well to cut down on the noise.
I would recommend some venting on the back for those of us with sweaty hands.
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I think if your making loud gloves go all out and graffiti a large strip on the back of hands, a little on the finger and keep the three colour palm
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They are a pretty striking pair of gloves. Only a few things I'd prefer to see:
1. Maybe some venting on the back. Never had a big issue with sweaty hands myself, but useful to have for those that do.
2. From the looks of it, it is a gauntlet. I prefer a longer cuff, but each to their own.
3. Personally I'd prefer a white palm. Not sure the multi colour fits with the graffiti, so I'd keep it plain white.
Overall, an interesting design that adds something new to the market.
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Shame Dravid has retired, otherwise you could have gotten graffiti on the wall
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(http://i1346.photobucket.com/albums/p686/Rowandonohue/gloves_zpsbca68468.jpg)
Possible final design minus my logo, thoughts?
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Can see what you've tried to do but, to me at least, you've lost the essence of what made them great. the design just looks like multicoloured piping around the glove and you don't get a sense that it's actually graffiti.
Perhaps going back a couple of iterations, so that the graffiti element is still visibly graffiti, but changing the colours slightly so that it's a little less "loud", for want of a better word. Have you thought (maybe, and this is only my suggestion) of using a black/white/primary colour palette for the graffiti?
Link to a quick Google search to illustrate:
http://bit.ly/1fjGPsN (http://bit.ly/1fjGPsN)
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Do not like! No no. First one was what I'd buy. Would not buy them.
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Mate,
Go all out with the Graffiti! It makes them look unique!
First option is much better
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I agree - you either go all out for the graffiti or you don't bother.
p.s. I really like the idea!!
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Definitely stick with the first version!
The second version is a bit halfway house for me - pure white gloves are normally perceived to be classy/minimalistic, which is offset by the small amount of graffiti on the tips/edges. It looks decent, but doesn't really stand out to me. The first is much better, a definite breath of fresh air compared to many of the current designs. Love the boldness!
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I'd stick with the first design as well. The all out graffiti made the first glove stand out, like I said, only bits I'd change is perhaps a longer cuff and some venting on the back.
For me, these with the graffiti pipping and tips don't really look right.
That being said, I do like the base design of the glove. The suede area on the back of the hand would be a good place to have the graffiti. Same with the larger cuff, again another place that would be a good place to have the graffiti.
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Go back to the first one that was great
I think a little strip on the wrist would work
And lose the piping I preferred the strips idea thought that was great
Still a great design and i would think about buying it not the instinctive "YES!" I got from the others
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(http://i1346.photobucket.com/albums/p686/Rowandonohue/graffsecond_zpsd6c74f38.jpg)
This will be quite similar to the final design, although I am thinking of adding more graff to the webbing area and possibly some to the thumb. Also this is without logo's.
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Those ones look awesome. Definitely would be keen to buy those.
If you don't mind me asking, where did you get the blank wk glove template?
Also, I think adding the graffiti to the outside thumb would look good, most gloves you see around have the thumb design quite similar to the index finger, so i think that would look good. Also, maybe a larger coloured palm, kinda like the old puma gloves where the colour swept from the webbing across the tops of the fingers... just a thought!
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where is the brand name on the glove going to be
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I do like tha one! Much better.
I do like the idea if the webbing being graffitti too.
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Very nice!
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Those are nice!
Get the webbing done and get a logo on them
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Have the logo, put into the graffitti
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That's amazing! Really like the palm and the wrist, maybe like a 50/50 spilt on he web (graffiti on top, white down the bottom) also graffiti the pads on the back of the 2 white fingers as I find that area gets dirty quickest. Also mint green on inside the webbing?
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([url]http://i1346.photobucket.com/albums/p686/Rowandonohue/graffsecond_zpsd6c74f38.jpg[/url])
This will be quite similar to the final design, although I am thinking of adding more graff to the webbing area and possibly some to the thumb. Also this is without logo's.
Keep the bottom cuff plain with not graffiti and keep the palm as it is?
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(http://i1346.photobucket.com/albums/p686/Rowandonohue/graff_zps6fd49893.jpg)
After long conversation's with forum members and local players, I have come up with the final design. at a price point of £149.95, they feature revolutionary materials never before seen in gloves, and will last the discerning keeper a very very long time.
The gloves will feature:
Kangaroo Leather (Seen in Brad Haddin's keeping gloves)
Poron Xrd
d3o
Aniline Leather
Crocodile leather (Exclusive to my gloves)
Pittards Leather
Xtrax Palm's (Exclusive pattern never before seen, seen below)
(http://i1346.photobucket.com/albums/p686/Rowandonohue/xtrax_zpsb4d76420.jpg)
If you would like more info or would like to order a pair, please pm me.
(Logos are yet to be added but will be minimal)
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Did you receive my PM from the other day?
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Did you receive my PM from the other day?
Yes mate will reply tonight.
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No Worries
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Although it's nice having a top of the range glove for the people on this forum, I think having a low to mid range glove would be great and have potential to sell very well outside of the forum. Final design looks brilliant
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Does that really say 149quid? Woah. Way to out price the product for the market it would be desirable in. Youth/t20
And on that I'm out,
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So these are poron and xtrax ... Isn't that Lekka?
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Forgive me if I am wrong, but I believe Gunn and Moore still have exclusivity on d3o in cricket equipment? George at Stretton Fox has also highlighted how poron in protective equipment for cricket is actually not very good.
What benefit does pittard leather give on a keeping glove? And how/where is it used?
Kangaroo and aniline are the standard for many top gloves nowadays. Crocodile is an interesting concept though.
I liked the graffiti concept, it's now gone down a rather interesting route, best of luck :)
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I have just noticed there gonna be 4 different types of leather? Why?
It's more and more just looking like a list of buzz words to gain attention.
Are you actually lekka in disguise?
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I have just noticed there gonna be 4 different types of leather? Why?
It's more and more just looking like a list of buzz words to gain attention.
Are you actually lekka in disguise?
What interests me is that he's under 18 so going to be very interesting to see how it goes...
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he's not Lekka but seems he may well have been influenced by some sales talk and being supplied by Lekka.
£145 is a lot for a pair of gloves in England. I think the target market for these gloves wont be cash rich so a lower price point would make it a better seller ..... in my opinion
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he's not Lekka but seems he may well have been influenced by some sales talk and being supplied by Lekka.
£145 is a lot for a pair of gloves in England. I think the target market for these gloves wont be cash rich so a lower price point would make it a better seller ..... in my opinion
100% agree with that.
Being something targetted at the younger market, the price point is too high.
Fair play to Rowan for wanting to do something different.
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a lot of people will have parents buying for them or be younger lads (18 - 25) who more than likely dont have much cash left over after buying beer.
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a lot of people will have parents buying for them or be younger lads (18 - 25) who more than likely dont have much cash left over after buying beer.
To put the price into perspective, I'm 19 so fall into the "target audience" for these.
I applied for finance on a new (to me anyway) car yesterday at £150 a month, which, without going into detail, is what I can comfortably afford to spend and still be able to eat each month!
I'm assuming my financial situation is similar to most my age, so £150 on gloves is far too high.
Just my 2 penny's worth but could be worth considering less materials (is 4 types of leather really necessary) and a lower price for the consumer.
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Just seems like some sales talk from Mr Lekka has popped up somewhere down the line.
They use Poron XRD and Xtrax.
They have also just signed a deal with d3o
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With trends and mood changing like the wind your comment of lasting a very, very long time may not be a huge selling point. While people don't purchase equipment for it to break straight away are people able to resurface the palms in this same surface easily / cost effectively?
I like the concept although the design application isn't what i'd go for. Think wisely before investing your own money into this as like some of the others on here I think you are onto something but don't get stung or hung up on sales patter. Think what "You" would want from the glove and not just what the manufacturer suggests.
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So this is serious?! I just assumed Rowan had got REALLY drunk last night and would come on to explain once the hangover wore off...
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So this is serious?! I just assumed Rowan had got REALLY drunk last night and would come on to explain once the hangover wore off...
I thought that as well I had to go back and check I hadn't missed a decimal point!
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Wait, turns out colts are under 16 on the forums which makes this even more confusing...? Someone being slightly optimistic perhaps?
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He has an idea, has had the courage to put it out there. Fair play to him. Good luck and hope it works out.
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I appreciate eveybody;s feedback and no I wasnt drunk, bit young ;). Lekka has been a big influence in the materials as I wanted to make a keeping glove like no other on the market. But to make a glove that good, of course it is going to be costly.
Honestly I thought the discerning keeper would want the best materials possible. I thought the price was quite high, but I had to make the price high because of the materials listed above and the high manufaturing costs as I am getting this made by probably the best glove supplier.
I may have to give this a rethink and use less materials.
Thanks for the input
Rowan.
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You need the right materials, not the 'best' ones. - to me, pittards serve no purpose on a keeping glove.
As suggested, I believe D3o is exclusive to GM for cricket, so I would warn you to tread carefully in this area.
Poron (I remain convinced by George from Stretton Fox until proven otherwise) isn't effective for cricket gloves, and actually has the potential to do more harm than good.
Kangaroo and aniline are some of the industry leading materials so I can't argue there. Crocodile is a cool concept, will it be supple enough? I don't have much experience, all I can think of is brightly coloured croc skin wallets on sale in South East Asian markets.
The rrp on the kookaburra players wicket keeping glove is £150 so I don't believe price should be a huge turnoff, although you will cut out a large portion of the market at this price. These gloves are far from our best sellers.
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Hi, I'm new to this forum, I'm a wicket keeper! I used Kookaburra 2013 players and The 1000's last year. Prefer the longer cut gloves, now using the GM LE as my kook sponsorship ran out, If you were going to make and go through with these, use the longer cut gloves, then I would be interested! It would spice the wicket keeping range up I think!
Go ahead with it.
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Any update on how these turned out Rowan??
Saw Lekka selling them at £100 a pair the other day!
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Just read an interesting post on Lekka's Facebook, looks like things didn't go too well between the two parties in question ???
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Yeah I noticed that too? Even more bizarre is the guy from London who's claimed to have designed them?!
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Indeed. Would be good to get Rowan's opinion of whats happened!
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James is a lying, manipulative a-hole. will never be dealing with him again, glad he never got a dollar out of me.
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Haha! I still find it weird that people will deal with him despite all the posts on here.
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Just read an interesting post on Lekka's Facebook, looks like things didn't go too well between the two parties in question ???
Any link? I can't seem to find it.
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When will people learn that Lekka is just a grub
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His FB does entertain me I have to admit - the latest claim was that a hurling helmet was the next big thing in Cricket Protection...
Agreed the bloke is a total prat though
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Who actually makes Lekka bats for James?
did anyone get to the bottom of who designed those gloves lol?
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Who actually makes Lekka bats for James?
did anyone get to the bottom of who designed those gloves lol?
In the past they have been made by some decent batmakers, including Keeley and MIDS. Not sure who is making them now.
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In the past they have been made by some decent batmakers, including Keeley and MIDS. Not sure who is making them now.
He often posts that he makes some himself and the rest are made by a bloke with an angle grinder!
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Says on the Lekka website that the bats are hand made in Punjab....
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Hi guys, I was wanting the forum's opinion on these, after seeing the proposed idea by iconic cricket to use snakeskin on keeping gloves I came up with this.
My question is, do you think this is too bright and out there for the modern day keeper, would it appeal to a younger audience such as kids and teenager's and would you wear this glove yourself?.
Cheers,
Rowan.
([url]http://i1346.photobucket.com/albums/p686/Rowandonohue/graffitigloves_zps5b1f031f.jpg[/url])
I really like them and I'm a keeper:)
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https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10204941689930853&set=a.1291248130162.43464.1499019611&type=1&theater (https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10204941689930853&set=a.1291248130162.43464.1499019611&type=1&theater)
And as he is apparently reading this according to one of his comments on that photo. I reckon I'm alright thanks.. Happy reading.
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https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10204941689930853&set=a.1291248130162.43464.1499019611&type=1&theater (https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10204941689930853&set=a.1291248130162.43464.1499019611&type=1&theater)
And as he is apparently reading this according to one of his comments on that photo. I reckon I'm alright thanks.. Happy reading.
Some of those comments are quite amusing. So who did design the gloves then?
Why do people associate themselves with this James chap?
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Some of those comments are quite amusing. So who did design the gloves then?
Why do people associate themselves with this James chap?
Having never personally dealt with James or anything to do with Lekka, I don't have any experience!
There does though seem to be a collective of people's opinions and experiences that makes it seem that you should be a little cautious maybe?
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Just got linked this by a friend of mine on facebook,
wonder if Rowan has changed manufactures
(http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag230/jaknight14/Mobile%20Uploads/10710833_726189454103649_6238443525386088791_n_zps2sbfhszi.jpeg) (http://s1369.photobucket.com/user/jaknight14/media/Mobile%20Uploads/10710833_726189454103649_6238443525386088791_n_zps2sbfhszi.jpeg.html)
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Those are grim!
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I don't like to be negative about bespoke gear, but they are tragic!
Looks like someone described Rowan's ones to someone in India over the phone :D
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Wow.
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Wow they are hideous/
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they are not pretty
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The pattern kind of looks like Where's Wally....
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It looks like children's wrapping paper has been cut up and sewn on!! Can't see anyone buying these, no graffiti in sight
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I think they would look better with white palms
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I think they would look better with white palms
and white backs and white cuffs.......
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James is a lying, manipulative a-hole. will never be dealing with him again, glad he never got a dollar out of me.
When will you chaps learn? :(
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Holy jesus they are terrible!
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I thought that the original design were grim, but the second set are even worse!
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James is a lying, manipulative a-hole. will never be dealing with him again, glad he never got a dollar out of me.
this is one of the many reasons he is banned and, as ever, the admin team recommend you buy your kit off one if the forum sponsors as you will be properly looked after (note there are others fine and reliable places to buy kit too...) Thailand isn't a natural home for cricket kit.
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I read back through some of his posts. If he is so hated why is he still looking at the forum. Just give up, this is not the place to sell your kit. Move on.
Plonker
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Those look tragic haha, blatant copy but not a good one, i had no knowledge of these being made.
I have spoken to a manufacturer about getting these made though, with some success.