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Title: Take a look at our new Salix and HitsHard bats!!
Post by: ItsJustCricket on January 25, 2014, 10:24:19 AM: These 17 beauties arrived in our store yesterday... :)

(http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/o538/ItsJustCricket/2014-01-24135650_zps6cfeda06.jpg) (http://s1146.photobucket.com/user/ItsJustCricket/media/2014-01-24135650_zps6cfeda06.jpg.html)

Most bats weigh 2.8-2.10. I will update the thread with more photos, including close-up and profile shots, later today.

We also received a large stock of Salix bags and accessories, most of which has been added to our website now.

Cheers,
Paul
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Post by: WalkingWicket37 on January 25, 2014, 10:53:47 AM: I can't see those bats hanging around for long somehow, lovely willow there!
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Post by: smilley792 on January 25, 2014, 11:00:49 AM: I want an slx, so cleannnnnn
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Post by: JB on January 25, 2014, 11:06:28 AM: The SLX with the heartwood on the shoulder looks nice!! I like the blue hitshard stickers, are these the Power bats?
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Post by: SOULMAN1012 on January 25, 2014, 12:53:58 PM: Quote from: JB on January 25, 2014, 11:06:28 AM
The SLX with the heartwood on the shoulder looks nice!! I like the blue hitshard stickers, are these the Power bats?

Yes the blue is power, red is super power and orange is grade one in HitsHard this season.
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Post by: JB on January 25, 2014, 01:02:42 PM: Quote from: SOULMAN1012 on January 25, 2014, 12:53:58 PM
Yes the blue is power, red is super power and orange is grade one in HitsHard this season.

To be honest, I hadnt even noticed the orange!!
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Post by: Manormanic on January 25, 2014, 01:59:32 PM: quite a small range of weights there Paul?
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Post by: smilley792 on January 25, 2014, 02:09:06 PM: Quote from: Manormanic on January 25, 2014, 01:59:32 PM
quite a small range of weights there Paul?

Probably the range that sells though.

When will they be on the website? Interested to see what the salix and hh sell for seeing as both there own websites aren't up to date
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Post by: ItsJustCricket on January 25, 2014, 02:19:05 PM: Quote from: Manormanic on January 25, 2014, 01:59:32 PM
quite a small range of weights there Paul?

Well, we have a Pod Players in 2.12, and we even have a Long Blade bat in there too, Iain! It's only 2.10 though... All the pics have been taken and will be up here shortly.
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Post by: Giraffe208 on January 25, 2014, 02:23:43 PM: Quote from: Manormanic on January 25, 2014, 01:59:32 PM
quite a small range of weights there Paul?
Seems like the weight most people tend to ask for. I know that if I could lift the bats that were for sale in your thread at least one would have been bought!
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Post by: ItsJustCricket on January 25, 2014, 02:54:05 PM: Exactly. About 90% of the SH bats we sell are 2.7-2.10...
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Post by: ItsJustCricket on January 25, 2014, 03:23:36 PM: OK, here are the first photos. SLX and Pod bats - all in Players grade.

(http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/o538/ItsJustCricket/SalixSLXPlayers-AngledFace_zps0ffc9f48.jpg) (http://s1146.photobucket.com/user/ItsJustCricket/media/SalixSLXPlayers-AngledFace_zps0ffc9f48.jpg.html)
(http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/o538/ItsJustCricket/SalixSLXPlayers-Face_zps24bfa240.jpg) (http://s1146.photobucket.com/user/ItsJustCricket/media/SalixSLXPlayers-Face_zps24bfa240.jpg.html)
(http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/o538/ItsJustCricket/SalixSLXPlayers-Edges_zpsd3f87ddc.jpg) (http://s1146.photobucket.com/user/ItsJustCricket/media/SalixSLXPlayers-Edges_zpsd3f87ddc.jpg.html)
(http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/o538/ItsJustCricket/SalixSLXPlayers-Spine_zpsc0416ac3.jpg) (http://s1146.photobucket.com/user/ItsJustCricket/media/SalixSLXPlayers-Spine_zpsc0416ac3.jpg.html)
(http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/o538/ItsJustCricket/SalixPodPlayers-AngledFace_zps5cba6d20.jpg) (http://s1146.photobucket.com/user/ItsJustCricket/media/SalixPodPlayers-AngledFace_zps5cba6d20.jpg.html)
(http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/o538/ItsJustCricket/SalixPodPlayers-Face_zps78503b2e.jpg) (http://s1146.photobucket.com/user/ItsJustCricket/media/SalixPodPlayers-Face_zps78503b2e.jpg.html)
(http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/o538/ItsJustCricket/SalixPodPlayers-Edges_zps0bc1f63e.jpg) (http://s1146.photobucket.com/user/ItsJustCricket/media/SalixPodPlayers-Edges_zps0bc1f63e.jpg.html)
(http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/o538/ItsJustCricket/SalixPodPlayers-Spine_zpsa352e9ab.jpg) (http://s1146.photobucket.com/user/ItsJustCricket/media/SalixPodPlayers-Spine_zpsa352e9ab.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Take a look at our new Salix and HitsHard bats!!
Post by: ItsJustCricket on January 25, 2014, 03:52:03 PM: Next up, are the Torque bats - we have one in Players, one in Grade 1 and one in Performance, as you can see...

(http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/o538/ItsJustCricket/SalixTorque-AngledFace_zpsaf066add.jpg) (http://s1146.photobucket.com/user/ItsJustCricket/media/SalixTorque-AngledFace_zpsaf066add.jpg.html)
(http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/o538/ItsJustCricket/SalixTorque-Face_zpsb11037a6.jpg) (http://s1146.photobucket.com/user/ItsJustCricket/media/SalixTorque-Face_zpsb11037a6.jpg.html)
(http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/o538/ItsJustCricket/SalixTorque-Edges_zps6333bcca.jpg) (http://s1146.photobucket.com/user/ItsJustCricket/media/SalixTorque-Edges_zps6333bcca.jpg.html)
(http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/o538/ItsJustCricket/SalixTorque-Spine_zps85ac3baf.jpg) (http://s1146.photobucket.com/user/ItsJustCricket/media/SalixTorque-Spine_zps85ac3baf.jpg.html)
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Post by: GarrettJ on January 25, 2014, 03:53:59 PM: the torque look as good as the other 2 or they the same grade?
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Post by: mujju on January 25, 2014, 03:57:12 PM: Those are stunning ....
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Post by: tim2000s on January 25, 2014, 03:58:19 PM: Which one is the long blade?

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Title: Re: Take a look at our new Salix and HitsHard bats!!
Post by: smokem on January 25, 2014, 04:02:24 PM: Quote from: tim2000s on January 25, 2014, 03:58:19 PM
Which one is the long blade?

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I reckon it's the Supernatural - the very middle bat.

All looking pretty nice so far!
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Post by: tim2000s on January 25, 2014, 04:05:51 PM: Quote from: smokem on January 25, 2014, 04:02:24 PM
I reckon it's the Supernatural - the very middle bat.
That's what I thought from the picture.

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Post by: ItsJustCricket on January 25, 2014, 04:22:49 PM: Now onto the Supernaturals, starting with the two in Grade 1. The Long Blade is the one on the right...

(http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/o538/ItsJustCricket/SalixSupernaturalG1-AngledFace_zpsb6230939.jpg) (http://s1146.photobucket.com/user/ItsJustCricket/media/SalixSupernaturalG1-AngledFace_zpsb6230939.jpg.html)
(http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/o538/ItsJustCricket/SalixSupernaturalG1-Face_zpsfa0f7ba4.jpg) (http://s1146.photobucket.com/user/ItsJustCricket/media/SalixSupernaturalG1-Face_zpsfa0f7ba4.jpg.html)
(http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/o538/ItsJustCricket/SalixSupernaturalG1-Edges_zps95eb89bd.jpg) (http://s1146.photobucket.com/user/ItsJustCricket/media/SalixSupernaturalG1-Edges_zps95eb89bd.jpg.html)
(http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/o538/ItsJustCricket/SalixSupernaturalG1-Spine_zps9acdcf55.jpg) (http://s1146.photobucket.com/user/ItsJustCricket/media/SalixSupernaturalG1-Spine_zps9acdcf55.jpg.html)
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Post by: GarrettJ on January 25, 2014, 04:37:12 PM: these all look the same, are they different shapes?

Nice bats.
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Post by: tim2000s on January 25, 2014, 04:42:36 PM: How much does grade one lb supernatural retail for?

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Post by: ItsJustCricket on January 25, 2014, 04:46:34 PM: Quote from: tim2000s on January 25, 2014, 04:42:36 PM
How much does grade one lb supernatural retail for?

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We sell them for £309.99 including delivery, Tim.
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Post by: tim2000s on January 25, 2014, 04:50:27 PM: Ouch, but I may need to come in and pick it up...

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Post by: ItsJustCricket on January 25, 2014, 04:57:30 PM: And now the Supernatural Performance bats. Both of these are SH, and both 2.9...

(http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/o538/ItsJustCricket/SalixSupernaturalPerformance-AngledFace_zpse669102e.jpg) (http://s1146.photobucket.com/user/ItsJustCricket/media/SalixSupernaturalPerformance-AngledFace_zpse669102e.jpg.html)
(http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/o538/ItsJustCricket/SalixSupernaturalPerformance-Face_zps1abb4724.jpg) (http://s1146.photobucket.com/user/ItsJustCricket/media/SalixSupernaturalPerformance-Face_zps1abb4724.jpg.html)
(http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/o538/ItsJustCricket/SalixSupernaturalPerformance-Edges_zps3709064d.jpg) (http://s1146.photobucket.com/user/ItsJustCricket/media/SalixSupernaturalPerformance-Edges_zps3709064d.jpg.html)
(http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/o538/ItsJustCricket/SalixSupernaturalPerformance-Spine_zps9e25bbb5.jpg) (http://s1146.photobucket.com/user/ItsJustCricket/media/SalixSupernaturalPerformance-Spine_zps9e25bbb5.jpg.html)
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Post by: ItsJustCricket on January 25, 2014, 04:59:19 PM: Quote from: GarrettJ on January 25, 2014, 04:37:12 PM
these all look the same, are they different shapes?

Nice bats.

John, the Torque and the Supernatural are pretty much the same except for one thing: the Supernatural has a traditional rounded face (7mm camber). The Torque has a flatter face and therefore slightly thicker edges...
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Post by: Manormanic on January 25, 2014, 05:22:25 PM: Quote from: smilley792 on January 25, 2014, 02:09:06 PM
Probably the range that sells though.

I accept that my 3lb+long blades are not the most saleable items. But surely there are lots of people who prefer something beyond 2lb 9oz out there?
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Post by: Manormanic on January 25, 2014, 05:22:59 PM: Quote from: ItsJustCricket on January 25, 2014, 04:22:49 PM
Now onto the Supernaturals, starting with the two in Grade 1. The Long Blade is the one on the right...

([url]http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/o538/ItsJustCricket/SalixSupernaturalG1-AngledFace_zpsb6230939.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1146.photobucket.com/user/ItsJustCricket/media/SalixSupernaturalG1-AngledFace_zpsb6230939.jpg.html[/url])
([url]http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/o538/ItsJustCricket/SalixSupernaturalG1-Face_zpsfa0f7ba4.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1146.photobucket.com/user/ItsJustCricket/media/SalixSupernaturalG1-Face_zpsfa0f7ba4.jpg.html[/url])
([url]http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/o538/ItsJustCricket/SalixSupernaturalG1-Edges_zps95eb89bd.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1146.photobucket.com/user/ItsJustCricket/media/SalixSupernaturalG1-Edges_zps95eb89bd.jpg.html[/url])
([url]http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/o538/ItsJustCricket/SalixSupernaturalG1-Spine_zps9acdcf55.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1146.photobucket.com/user/ItsJustCricket/media/SalixSupernaturalG1-Spine_zps9acdcf55.jpg.html[/url])

Oh dear! :(
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Post by: ItsJustCricket on January 25, 2014, 05:24:32 PM: The last of the Salix bats (and least expensive) are these Wasps:

(http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/o538/ItsJustCricket/SalixWasp-AngledFace_zpsacdf80a7.jpg) (http://s1146.photobucket.com/user/ItsJustCricket/media/SalixWasp-AngledFace_zpsacdf80a7.jpg.html)
(http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/o538/ItsJustCricket/SalixWasp-Face_zps73936a8e.jpg) (http://s1146.photobucket.com/user/ItsJustCricket/media/SalixWasp-Face_zps73936a8e.jpg.html)
(http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/o538/ItsJustCricket/SalixWasp-Edges_zps9594e5a2.jpg) (http://s1146.photobucket.com/user/ItsJustCricket/media/SalixWasp-Edges_zps9594e5a2.jpg.html)
(http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/o538/ItsJustCricket/SalixWasp-Spine_zps377d84df.jpg) (http://s1146.photobucket.com/user/ItsJustCricket/media/SalixWasp-Spine_zps377d84df.jpg.html)
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Post by: Manormanic on January 25, 2014, 05:26:25 PM: something I do like about Salix bats is the way even the lower end ones look a million dollars. You can't fight the look of the willow itself, but the finishing is amazing!
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Post by: Chad on January 25, 2014, 05:33:30 PM: That Supernatural Performance on the right is an absolute stunner... :( Oh dear...
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Post by: uknsaunders on January 25, 2014, 05:35:07 PM: Quote from: GarrettJ on January 25, 2014, 04:37:12 PM
these all look the same, are they different shapes?

Nice bats.

I was going to say the same thing. Found it hard to spot the difference in profiles.

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Post by: smokem on January 25, 2014, 05:41:20 PM: Quote from: Chad on January 25, 2014, 05:33:30 PM
That Supernatural Performance on the right is an absolute stunner... :( Oh dear...
Go Chad go!
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Post by: ItsJustCricket on January 25, 2014, 05:46:21 PM: And now onto the 50s American diner bats that are HitsHard... :)

First up are the mid range offering, the Super Power, which we sell for £219.99 including delivery.

(http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/o538/ItsJustCricket/HitsHardSuperPower-AngledFace_zps563a2b66.jpg) (http://s1146.photobucket.com/user/ItsJustCricket/media/HitsHardSuperPower-AngledFace_zps563a2b66.jpg.html)
(http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/o538/ItsJustCricket/HitsHardSuperPower-Face_zps83660f2c.jpg) (http://s1146.photobucket.com/user/ItsJustCricket/media/HitsHardSuperPower-Face_zps83660f2c.jpg.html)
(http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/o538/ItsJustCricket/HitsHardSuperPower-Edges_zps91e7e0ef.jpg) (http://s1146.photobucket.com/user/ItsJustCricket/media/HitsHardSuperPower-Edges_zps91e7e0ef.jpg.html)
(http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/o538/ItsJustCricket/HitsHardSuperPower-Spine_zps9afd8db9.jpg) (http://s1146.photobucket.com/user/ItsJustCricket/media/HitsHardSuperPower-Spine_zps9afd8db9.jpg.html)
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Post by: ItsJustCricket on January 25, 2014, 05:47:35 PM: Quote from: Chad on January 25, 2014, 05:33:30 PM
That Supernatural Performance on the right is an absolute stunner... :( Oh dear...

No need to worry, Chad, as that one has already sold pending payment!
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Post by: ItsJustCricket on January 25, 2014, 06:01:46 PM: And the final two HH bats are the top one, Super G1, (orange) and the entry level, Power, (blue)...

(http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/o538/ItsJustCricket/HitsHardPowerampSuperG1-AngledFace_zpsb8485e57.jpg) (http://s1146.photobucket.com/user/ItsJustCricket/media/HitsHardPowerampSuperG1-AngledFace_zpsb8485e57.jpg.html)
(http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/o538/ItsJustCricket/HitsHardPowerampSuperG1-Face_zpsfbdb8f87.jpg) (http://s1146.photobucket.com/user/ItsJustCricket/media/HitsHardPowerampSuperG1-Face_zpsfbdb8f87.jpg.html)
(http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/o538/ItsJustCricket/HitsHardPowerampSuperG1-Edges_zps3c7e3f53.jpg) (http://s1146.photobucket.com/user/ItsJustCricket/media/HitsHardPowerampSuperG1-Edges_zps3c7e3f53.jpg.html)
(http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/o538/ItsJustCricket/HitsHardPowerampSuperG1-Spine_zps32b51d0f.jpg) (http://s1146.photobucket.com/user/ItsJustCricket/media/HitsHardPowerampSuperG1-Spine_zps32b51d0f.jpg.html)
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Post by: jamesisapayne on January 25, 2014, 06:04:00 PM: Am I mistaken Paul, or are the HH bats supposed to be a more affordable offshoot of the Salix brand?
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Post by: RoCo Da Pixie on January 25, 2014, 06:05:20 PM: Paul, Any of these on par with my wasp that I got from you last year of response?
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Post by: SOULMAN1012 on January 25, 2014, 06:07:10 PM: Quote from: jamesisapayne on January 25, 2014, 06:04:00 PM
Am I mistaken Paul, or are the HH bats supposed to be a more affordable offshoot of the Salix brand?

Yes mate exactly, same hand made bats, same great finishing just lower price points.
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Post by: jamesisapayne on January 25, 2014, 06:09:54 PM: Quote from: SOULMAN1012 on January 25, 2014, 06:07:10 PM
Yes mate exactly, same hand made bats, same great finishing just lower price points.

Thanks Chris, some super looking sticks there!
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Post by: rawpace on January 25, 2014, 06:12:09 PM: I have to say that the HH bats are growing on me - they certainly look different to most bats on the market, and if they play as well as most Salix's do then that seems like a winner to me!
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Post by: ItsJustCricket on January 25, 2014, 06:15:10 PM: Quote from: RoCo Da Pixie on January 25, 2014, 06:05:20 PM
Paul, Any of these on par with my wasp that I got from you last year of response?

All are, Matt, yes, except the lower grade Torques. These are my least favourite of the bunch, incidentally...
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Post by: ItsJustCricket on January 25, 2014, 06:16:12 PM: Supernatural Performance on the right has now been sold. Everything else is still available as of right now...
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Post by: fromthehip on January 25, 2014, 07:17:24 PM: paul no hits hard on web to buy yet.... ;)
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Post by: ItsJustCricket on January 25, 2014, 07:43:58 PM: Quote from: fromthehip on January 25, 2014, 07:17:24 PM
paul no hits hard on web to buy yet.... ;)

Correct, waiting for some photos...

Will sort it soon, but if you, or anyone else, wants to order one of these bats tonight, please PM me instead.
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Post by: FvanN on January 25, 2014, 08:01:58 PM: Paul how do the HH compare in terms of pick up to the wasps?
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Post by: sloggerroz on January 25, 2014, 08:24:37 PM: Loving the grains on the left hand side pod players! Goes right through the toe and up the back of the bat. What weight is that one Paul please, is that the 2.12 one?
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Post by: ItsJustCricket on January 25, 2014, 08:45:05 PM: Quote from: sloggerroz on January 25, 2014, 08:24:37 PM
Loving the grains on the left hand side pod players! Goes right through the toe and up the back of the bat. What weight is that one Paul please, is that the 2.12 one?

No, the one on the left is slightly lighter: 2lb 10.8oz to be exact... :)
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Post by: ItsJustCricket on January 25, 2014, 08:46:19 PM: Quote from: FvanN on January 25, 2014, 08:01:58 PM
Paul how do the HH compare in terms of pick up to the wasps?

Good question, Frank. To be honest, I haven't been able to check that yet. Should have an answer for you on Monday.
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Post by: petehosk on January 26, 2014, 02:10:55 AM: Quote from: ItsJustCricket on January 25, 2014, 10:24:19 AM
These 17 beauties arrived in our store yesterday... :)

([url]http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/o538/ItsJustCricket/2014-01-24135650_zps6cfeda06.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1146.photobucket.com/user/ItsJustCricket/media/2014-01-24135650_zps6cfeda06.jpg.html[/url])

Most bats weigh 2.8-2.10. I will update the thread with more photos, including close-up and profile shots, later today.

We also received a large stock of Salix bags and accessories, most of which has been added to our website now.

Cheers,
Paul

Lordy Lord! That is some seriously nice willow going on!! :o
I need to go and have a cold shower!! Stunning stock to fill your shelves there Paul...
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Post by: iand123 on January 26, 2014, 08:04:02 AM: I'm not too far from you Paul so might pop down one lunchtime this week and take a look at these in the flesh. I'm working down my notice period and it's slowly killing me with boredom so this will cheer me up no end! What's the best way to get to you from Waterloo? Tube?
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Post by: ItsJustCricket on January 26, 2014, 12:39:58 PM: Quote from: iand123 on January 26, 2014, 08:04:02 AM
I'm not too far from you Paul so might pop down one lunchtime this week and take a look at these in the flesh. I'm working down my notice period and it's slowly killing me with boredom so this will cheer me up no end! What's the best way to get to you from Waterloo? Tube?

Good to hear, Ian! :)

Bus number 68 is pretty much door to door from Waterloo. Takes 10-15 minutes. The stop is Westmoreland Road, which is the road the shop is on (number 21).
Title: Re: Take a look at our new Salix and HitsHard bats!!
Post by: ItsJustCricket on January 26, 2014, 12:41:54 PM: Quote from: petehosk on January 26, 2014, 02:10:55 AM
Lordy Lord! That is some seriously nice willow going on!! :o
I need to go and have a cold shower!! Stunning stock to fill your shelves there Paul...

Thanks, Pete - glad you like them! It took Chris and I the best part of a day to find all these bats, so it's great to hear feedback like this to suggest it was time well spent! :)
Title: Re: Take a look at our new Salix and HitsHard bats!!
Post by: smilley792 on January 26, 2014, 12:46:48 PM: Say I want something special made from salix? Would you be able to organise that? Or be best to go to salix direct?
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Post by: mattcoll12491 on January 26, 2014, 12:47:55 PM: If only I didn't have my heart set on an NV! I can't warrant another bat... Surely?
Title: Re: Take a look at our new Salix and HitsHard bats!!
Post by: ItsJustCricket on January 26, 2014, 12:54:48 PM: Quote from: smilley792 on January 26, 2014, 12:46:48 PM
Say I want something special made from salix? Would you be able to organise that? Or be best to go to salix direct?

Everything we get from Salix is special, Chris, so yes, we certainly can organise that!! :D ;)
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Post by: ItsJustCricket on January 26, 2014, 12:55:35 PM: Quote from: mattcoll12491 on January 26, 2014, 12:47:55 PM
If only I didn't have my heart set on an NV! I can't warrant another bat... Surely?

With respect, Matt, I don't think you'd be on this forum if you only wanted one new bat this year!! ;)
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Post by: mattcoll12491 on January 26, 2014, 01:18:14 PM: Quote from: ItsJustCricket on January 26, 2014, 12:55:35 PM
With respect, Matt, I don't think you'd be on this forum if you only wanted one new bat this year!! ;)

What a salesman! I'll have a long hard look at myself. But with my (lack of) talent, the bat will probably cost me about £3 a run! Haha
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Post by: iand123 on January 26, 2014, 01:18:57 PM: Quote from: ItsJustCricket on January 26, 2014, 12:39:58 PM
Good to hear, Ian! :)

Bus number 68 is pretty much door to door from Waterloo. Takes 10-15 minutes. The stop is Westmoreland Road, which is the road the shop is on (number 21).

Thanks Paul will probably come down Tuesday lunch time
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Post by: ProCricketer1982 on January 26, 2014, 05:06:09 PM: Quote from: mattcoll12491 on January 26, 2014, 01:18:14 PM
What a salesman! I'll have a long hard look at myself. But with my (lack of) talent, the bat will probably cost me about £3 a run! Haha

Good value that :) you need another bat though mate, can't possibly go into a game without a second.. You've got at least two sets of gloves too right ?? :)
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Post by: ItsJustCricket on January 26, 2014, 07:26:02 PM: The Pod Players on the left has now been sold - thank you, JB! :)

2 down, 15 to go... Who's going to be next to snap one up??? :)
Title: Re: Take a look at our new Salix and HitsHard bats!!
Post by: chrisbd on January 26, 2014, 10:45:51 PM: Guys, I was lucky enough to be in the shop on Friday when these came in, and they are stunners! No photos can do bats of this quality any justice, although having said that it is nice that Paul's new phone has a far, far better camera then on his old BlackBerry!

As far as the bats go, it is always satisfying to see the bats which we hand picked as part lefts come in to the shop looking so lovely. To recap our day at the Salix factory do give our Facebook page a look. My personal favorite has to be the SLX, I just adore the minimalist styling of the bat, and boy are they good looking as well!

As always with Salix bats they are well pressed and exceptionally well finished, but what I was most impressed with is how the Hits Hard range, despite being cheaper, does not compromise on the pressing or finishing. I also like the American Diner retro styling on these too, and think they are a brilliant option for someone who wants to be part of Salix's great brand without having to fork out as much money as some of the other bats!
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Post by: iand123 on January 27, 2014, 10:40:42 AM: Looking forward to seeing these tomorrow lunchtime, should brighten up the day :)
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Post by: dcbfencing on January 27, 2014, 12:12:50 PM: sounds awesome might have to come down this Friday!
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Post by: ItsJustCricket on January 27, 2014, 01:52:11 PM: Guys, I had a play with all the bats this morning, testing pick-up and mallet response, and I had a few observations:

1. The Torque Players is the most responsive.
2. The Wasp Select is the least responsive.
3. The HitsHard bats are on a par, if not better, than most of the Salix bats (in both pick-up and mallet response)...

Basically the conclusion of my exercise was that the HitsHard bats are really very good indeed. The Salix bats are also very, very good, but I can't get over the quality for the price of these HitsHard bats...

Congratulations to Chris (Soulman), Ben, Andrew and all the others who have worked on this new HH brand! I wasn't massively convinced at first, and wasn't even planning to stock their bats at all, but my mind has well and truly changed now...
Title: Re: Take a look at our new Salix and HitsHard bats!!
Post by: ItsJustCricket on January 27, 2014, 10:04:06 PM: Video tour of the range: Video Tour of our New Salix & HitsHard Cricket Bats (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VVjiherpzc#ws)
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Post by: thecord on January 27, 2014, 10:06:15 PM: Saw some HitsHard bats in the flesh for the first time today and was surprised at how much I liked them. Photos that I'd previously seen really don't do them justice and the stickers were quality also, impressive stuff.
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Post by: smilley792 on January 27, 2014, 10:13:05 PM: Your video only serves to ask a serious question.

why would you ever by salix if the hits hard are jjust as good but cheaper?
Title: Re: Take a look at our new Salix and HitsHard bats!!
Post by: SOULMAN1012 on January 27, 2014, 10:17:03 PM: Quote from: smilley792 on January 27, 2014, 10:13:05 PM
Your video only serves to ask a serious question.

why would you ever by salix if the hits hard are jjust as good but cheaper?

Very simply Brand mate. No doubt people will argue and say same quality cheaper etc but that is the same for all brands. Hi-tec trainers do the same job as Nike but plenty of people will by Nike over Hi-tec due to brand.

The overall Aim is that HH need to outsell Salix to use the full willow stock that Andrew has to buy each year to get the amount of true grade one needed to make the Salix range. That's it in a nut shell basically.
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Post by: smilley792 on January 27, 2014, 10:22:21 PM: yes but Nike and hitec aren't made in the same factory by the same expert podshavers.

my salix present at the end if this season. has just turned into a hits hard present. lol
Title: Re: Take a look at our new Salix and HitsHard bats!!
Post by: SOULMAN1012 on January 27, 2014, 10:46:12 PM: Quote from: smilley792 on January 27, 2014, 10:22:21 PM
yes but Nike and hitec aren't made in the same factory by the same expert podshavers.

my salix present at the end if this season. has just turned into a hits hard present. lol

I bet they are made in the same factory. But your right not by a pod shaver :D
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Post by: Cowcorner on January 27, 2014, 11:47:42 PM: What weight are the HH bats?
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Post by: ItsJustCricket on January 28, 2014, 12:30:56 PM: Quote from: Cowcorner on January 27, 2014, 11:47:42 PM
What weight are the HH bats?

Got a couple that are 2.8, one in 2.10 and the other is 2.11...
Title: Re: Take a look at our new Salix and HitsHard bats!!
Post by: iand123 on January 28, 2014, 01:25:08 PM: I just went in and saw Paul and ended up buying the light blue 2.8 mojo HH. The slx's in stock were absolutely top draw but the HH provide extreme value for money if you ask me. Having tapped up this one I was amazed at the price of £199.99. Left it with Paul to knock in so will do a full review later once I've got the bat.

All I need to do now is convince the missus I've won another bat in a competition ;)
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Post by: WalkingWicket37 on January 28, 2014, 01:40:02 PM: Quote from: iand123 on January 28, 2014, 01:25:08 PM
I just went in and saw Paul and ended up buying the light blue 2.8 mojo HH. The slx's in stock were absolutely top draw but the HH provide extreme value for money if you ask me. Having tapped up this one I was amazed at the price of £199.99. Left it with Paul to knock in so will do a full review later once I've got the bat.

All I need to do now is convince the missus I've won another bat in a competition ;)
I've used that excuse for almost all my new kit for this year, if I was half as lucky as I claimed to be I'd probably start buying lottery tickets!
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Post by: Alvaro on January 28, 2014, 01:42:45 PM: Quote from: iand123 on January 28, 2014, 01:25:08 PM
I just went in and saw Paul and ended up buying the light blue 2.8 mojo HH. The slx's in stock were absolutely top draw but the HH provide extreme value for money if you ask me. Having tapped up this one I was amazed at the price of £199.99. Left it with Paul to knock in so will do a full review later once I've got the bat.

All I need to do now is convince the missus I've won another bat in a competition ;)

All you need is for Paul to produce a video saying you've won it in an Ashes comp.
That's what I did for my new Bubble....

(Only parts of that post may actually be true...)
Title: Re: Take a look at our new Salix and HitsHard bats!!
Post by: ItsJustCricket on January 28, 2014, 02:37:10 PM: Thanks for your order and post, Ian - good to see you today!

As for you, Steve, that post of yours is completely true... :) That reminds me, we need to knock in your bat too!!
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Post by: Alvaro on January 28, 2014, 05:36:22 PM: Yes, yes you do. :)
Title: Re: Take a look at our new Salix and HitsHard bats!!
Post by: ItsJustCricket on January 30, 2014, 12:24:18 AM: The Hitshard bats are up on our website now: http://www.itsjustcricket.co.uk/hitshard-m56 (http://www.itsjustcricket.co.uk/hitshard-m56)

Most of the Salix bats are up now too - will be complete by tomorrow lunchtime.
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Post by: Giraffe208 on January 30, 2014, 10:34:42 AM: Must admit the HH bats do look like beauties. It was never the stickers that put me off but the initial lettering on the gloves when Chris first posted about them. We all like equipment to match and having hits hard on the knuckles didn't do it for me. If that is changed to HH placed somewhere else on the glove and a similar branding that existed on the current pads then I think this will definitely outsell the Salix range.
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Post by: smilley792 on January 30, 2014, 10:49:34 AM: Giraffe makes a good point.

This hard original inception shows we should never judge a book by it's cover.
The gloves seemed tacky, and name suggested, you thought you was a bruiser to.

But a little down the line, and name doesn't have the same impact for me, and I'd buy a lot of there kit, accept them gloves. There sill chav.

I wonder if hell 4 leather had a similar, "cheesey feeling" start? Yet hh4l is see as a great brand now.
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Post by: ItsJustCricket on January 30, 2014, 02:16:29 PM: Quote from: Giraffe208 on January 30, 2014, 10:34:42 AM
Must admit the HH bats do look like beauties. It was never the stickers that put me off but the initial lettering on the gloves when Chris first posted about them. We all like equipment to match and having hits hard on the knuckles didn't do it for me. If that is changed to HH placed somewhere else on the glove and a similar branding that existed on the current pads then I think this will definitely outsell the Salix range.

I completely agree and really don't like the look of their gloves. Sadly these gloves haven't seemed to change much in this regard, so we have decided against stocking them, but not everyone wants matching kit! :)
Title: Re: Take a look at our new Salix and HitsHard bats!!
Post by: ItsJustCricket on January 30, 2014, 02:17:53 PM: I have now uploaded all the Salix bats to our website. This page lists everything we currently have in stock from Salix. Not just bats, but also bags and accessories. Gloves and pads are on the way, too, and should be with us next week...

http://www.itsjustcricket.co.uk/salix-m14 (http://www.itsjustcricket.co.uk/salix-m14)
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Post by: JB on January 30, 2014, 02:35:26 PM: Quote from: ItsJustCricket on January 30, 2014, 02:16:29 PM
I completely agree and really don't like the look of their gloves. Sadly these gloves haven't seemed to change much in this regard, so we have decided against stocking them, but not everyone wants matching kit! :)

I'm sure i've seen a picture of this years gloves somewhere and they are alot more subtle than last years design. I think that the hits hard across the knuckles isn't in a contrasting colour like how it was with the red writing.
Title: Re: Take a look at our new Salix and HitsHard bats!!
Post by: ItsJustCricket on January 30, 2014, 02:47:50 PM: Quote from: JB on January 30, 2014, 02:35:26 PM
I'm sure i've seen a picture of this years gloves somewhere and they are alot more subtle than last years design. I think that the hits hard across the knuckles isn't in a contrasting colour like how it was with the red writing.

That's correct, Jon. It is a much lighter colour, but still quite big letters and too garish for my taste.
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Post by: SOULMAN1012 on January 30, 2014, 03:03:56 PM: Quote from: JB on January 30, 2014, 02:35:26 PM
I'm sure i've seen a picture of this years gloves somewhere and they are alot more subtle than last years design. I think that the hits hard across the knuckles isn't in a contrasting colour like how it was with the red writing.

This years glove is silver and white and in my view a little toned down on last years, personally I like them as the offer great protection and comfort at a great price. I will upload some pics later of the new gloves I have in my kit bag for next season.

Incidentally didn't get a single comment or joke about the knuckle writing, don't think people really notice or actually care
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Post by: JB on January 30, 2014, 03:46:28 PM: Found some pics!

These are the old ones
(http://i1347.photobucket.com/albums/p714/jonbarron1/2013_Hits_Hard_Red_Batting_Gloves_zps9531b669.jpg)
And these are the new design
(http://i1347.photobucket.com/albums/p714/jonbarron1/hitshardgloves14_zps861a9c30.jpg)
Title: Re: Take a look at our new Salix and HitsHard bats!!
Post by: smilley792 on January 30, 2014, 03:51:37 PM: Hits hard to judge fully what's happening with the full range of both, as one has no website yet, and the other has a website that's a year out of date.

For us forumites that's a tad slack. But i appreciate the rest of the cricketing world, probably won't even look at either for a good few months,

(Pun intended)
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Post by: gdb19 on January 30, 2014, 04:36:52 PM: I'd agree with Paul, while the newer colour scheme looks a lot better the lettering puts me off the gloves. Without it they'd be a really nice pair of gloves - having said that I can see why it's there as it fits with the brand and without it you'd basically have Salixesque gloves with a different name
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Post by: Vitas Cricket on January 30, 2014, 05:25:35 PM: I liked the ones that said 'LOVE' and 'HATE'

:)
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Post by: yogi206 on January 30, 2014, 07:47:27 PM: Quote from: Giraffe208 on January 30, 2014, 10:34:42 AM
Must admit the HH bats do look like beauties. It was never the stickers that put me off but the initial lettering on the gloves when Chris first posted about them. We all like equipment to match and having hits hard on the knuckles didn't do it for me. If that is changed to HH placed somewhere else on the glove and a similar branding that existed on the current pads then I think this will definitely outsell the Salix range.

You may be pleasantly surprised by the 2014 range of hitshard pads and gloves !
Title: Re: Take a look at our new Salix and HitsHard bats!!
Post by: ItsJustCricket on February 13, 2014, 03:29:14 PM: This afternoon we received our new Salix softs - some lovely batting pads, batting gloves, wicket keeping gloves and wicket keeping pads all here now to match the Salix bats you've just bought! ;) Video reviews will follow within the next few days...

I have just uploaded all of it to our website, as you can see here: http://www.itsjustcricket.co.uk/salix-m14#c20:c7:c11 (http://www.itsjustcricket.co.uk/salix-m14#c20:c7:c11)

Please PM me with any queries, cheers!
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Post by: RoCo Da Pixie on February 13, 2014, 04:15:55 PM: Softs are at crazy prices these days. Also where are the sausage style? I am sure it is all decent stuff though.
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Post by: ItsJustCricket on February 13, 2014, 09:50:52 PM: Quote from: RoCo Da Pixie on February 13, 2014, 04:15:55 PM
Softs are at crazy prices these days. Also where are the sausage style? I am sure it is all decent stuff though.

They have some sausage gloves in the range, Matt, but we don't stock them as sausage gloves aren't very popular any more...
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Post by: Turn Of Pace on February 13, 2014, 11:06:31 PM: Lovely looking sticks!!!
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Post by: ItsJustCricket on February 13, 2014, 11:07:48 PM: Quote from: Turn Of Pace on February 13, 2014, 11:06:31 PM
Lovely looking sticks!!!

They are indeed - a lot of them are still available too... ;)
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Post by: yogi206 on February 14, 2014, 07:10:13 AM: Hey Roco, I picked out a pair of Pod one's ( suausage gloves) for my gloves for this season and just breaking them in as I haven't used that type of glove before. im just in the process of wearing them in as they need to get broken in with the flexibility but they aren't that differnet to normal gloves I didn't think