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Equipment => Other Gear => Topic started by: Rowan on February 25, 2014, 11:36:31 AM
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Hi all,
I am very excited to be recieving my first ever Lekka bat in a matter of days.
What excites me more is that I am very interested in the Envy profile, as it only has 5% concaving which is extremely minimal. Since visiting this forum I have always wanted a non-concaved bat so I am very excited to see how this compares to my Bradbury that I am currently using.
here are some pictures of the model that I have decided to go with, it has smaller edges that the Big Hitter but I am fine with this because it has minimal concaving. (Big Hitter Below).
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/t1/1888548_10203216330157937_1387011375_n.jpg)(Envy)
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/t1/1604383_10203296194674500_2168743_n.jpg)(Envy)
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/t1/600648_10202451232830982_446474970_n.jpg)(Big Hitter)
Apparently more people purchase the Big Hitter because of the edge size, but James assures me that the "Envy" is just as good, and would suit a traditionalist like me a lot more.
I was wondering what you all think about the bat profile's and have and experiences with Lekka?. James told me that his bats are double pressed meaning they will take a while to open up, but will be an experience from my Bradbury as it is so soft!.
In other news, I have recieved from James the pictures of the Wicket Keeping Kit that I have posted months ago.
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/t1/1911976_10203304024790248_2022283280_n.jpg)
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/t1/1966966_10203303961748672_228546723_n.jpg)
Would love to hear you're opinions!
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I don't know if it's just me with the internet filter at work, but I can't see the photos
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I don't know if it's just me with the internet filter at work, but I can't see the photos
i wouldnt worry mate. not missing out on much. Absolutely vile would be the easiest way to describe them. also looks like it has the chase logo in there with the red shapes
the bat also looks to have a fair bit of concaving. how is this magical figure of 5% worked out?
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I can see them fine and dandy. Not my cup of tea lol. But I'm old fashioned and like minimalistic, traditional cricket gear.
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the gloves arent the same as the previous pictures. the graffiti doesnt match up with the palm .... back is red/dark colours the palm is blue/light green?
a red/black palm would match up better
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The original light graffiti was superb this new dark version is awful.
Also sorry to hear that you have fell for the bs of lekka. 5%concaving. Lol.
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When does the ruling of advertising another brand/new brand come into effect? Or do we pass these recent string of pro Lekka posts nothing other than a happy customer talking about products they are happy with? When all we see picture wise is stock photos from Lekka themselves?
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i wouldnt worry mate. not missing out on much. Absolutely vile would be the easiest way to describe them. also looks like it has the chase logo in there with the red shapes
the bat also looks to have a fair bit of concaving. how is this magical figure of 5% worked out?
I'm on my phone now and I can see them.
I thought G&M had the exclusive rights to use d3O in cricket equipment?
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I dont see this as advertising as I am asking your opinion and showing you the products available, no different to any other brand on here.
GM dont own the exclusive right's, this has been discussed before in a recent thread.
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I dont see this as advertising as I am asking your opinion and showing you the products available, no different to any other brand on here.
GM dont own the exclusive right's, this has been discussed before in a recent thread.
Rowan, gotta change the color scheme on the gloves mate. Either make the palm match the rest of the glove (Red, Blue, Yellow etc..) or revert back to original.
As for bats, I have had one from Lekka and it was very good. Don't know about the double pressing, 5% concaving etc but it played well, although it was the TPX/Big hitter model
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the bats look like standard pakistan made bats, the softs images look just like that, re Photoshoped images.
you need to get the colours to match as others have said.
d-30 isn't necessary for keeping pads, you are better off having cheaper materials, or finding a better product.
my strong suggestion is that you do some more research rather than blindly trusting James - or anyone else for that matter
but ask yourself, why do GM not do d30 keeping kit? how many players see a benefit from d30?
other products are lighter, cheaper and better protection.
personally I like the brashness of the kit, but it needs to be at a price point your target market can pay.
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If you do get stung and lose cash like many people have on here through James, don't write a bad review or post anything in the disputes section as people have told you what he is like - also that's not meaning to be offensive as everyone has their own opinion
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I dont see this as advertising as I am asking your opinion and showing you the products available, no different to any other brand on here.
GM dont own the exclusive right's, this has been discussed before in a recent thread.
Fair enough, I mustn't have seen that thread...
In regards to advertising, I personally don't have a problem with it, mainly because I'd never ever buy from Lekka, you can get better for cheaper, and better customer service elsewhere etc etc etc. If he has any personal or professional connection with Lekka (and it probably has been discussed in a thread that I haven't seen) the thread should be locked/deleted or their should be a sponsorship fee paid.
From looking at the gear I doubt they'll gain many sales from this thread anyway...
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Honest opinion the gloves are like marmite, but I can't see anyone paying £150 for a pair (unless you've changed your mind on the price point?)
The pads seem to be advertising Chase so you may want to reconsider the logo, and what benefit is there of a D3o pad?? Isn't i only used in gloves normally?? I can't see them taking off either.
And as for the bat, if that's 5% concaving I'd like to see what James considers heavy.
Not my cup of tea but as long as you're happy with it I suppose...
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Ifyou have ordered a bat, the when it comes show it off. I don't see why peopel(and this isn't just you Rowan) need to make a thread before it's even arrived?
The fact you've shown a bat you didn't ordeder also baffles me?
Sorry but it looks like advertisement.
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Honest opinion the gloves are like marmite, but I can't see anyone paying £150 for a pair (unless you've changed your mind on the price point?)
The pads seem to be advertising Chase so you may want to reconsider the logo, and what benefit is there of a D3o pad?? Isn't i only used in gloves normally?? I can't see them taking off either.
And as for the bat, if that's 5% concaving I'd like to see what James considers heavy.
Not my cup of tea but as long as you're happy with it I suppose...
Knew that triangle looked familiar from somewhere
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Ifyou have ordered a bat, the when it comes show it off. I don't see why peopel(and this isn't just you Rowan) need to make a thread before it's even arrived?
The fact you've shown a bat you didn't ordeder also baffles me?
Sorry but it looks like advertisement.
I thought I would find what people think about this gear, so that I can explain peoples doubts etc in my review in the coming weeks.
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If you do get stung and lose cash like many people have on here through James, don't write a bad review or post anything in the disputes section as people have told you what he is like - also that's not meaning to be offensive as everyone has their own opinion
Who has been stung by Lekka?
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Right Gents, before this becomes a flame war relating to Lekka, the majority of people that I know have bought his kit have generally been pleased. I've had more than one bat from him that has been good, including both standard and Joker style. I am not aware of who has had softs.
What I would say is that some members on the forum have been encouraged to be agents and that hasn't always been the most successful model for them.
In short, if you are able to get it at a price you are happy with, Lekka kit is generally no worse than that you can get from other suppliers. James is always open for a chat, and will happily talk about Lekka with you.
Finally, as with anything on the internet (including this forum), if you don't know someone and you haven't any way of verifying anything about them, then you should always take the appropriate precautions.
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I thought I would find what people think about this gear, so that I can explain peoples doubts etc in my review in the coming weeks.
why does it matter what other people think? why do you need to remove the doubts about the kit? surely if you are happy with it then it doesnt matter what anyone else thinks. also concerned how you know already that you will explain peoples doubts in a review for gear you dont even have yet. what happens if it turns out to be complete rubbish?
this screams of a link to Lekka to me.
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He's been brainwashed already. He's probably been made an agent, and been encouraged to post on here.
The fact lekka found him, shows he's on here too.
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He's been brainwashed already. He's probably been made an agent, and been encouraged to post on here.
The fact lekka found him, shows he's on here too.
as far as im aware lekka is on here but is banned from posting. well under a certain user name. that may have changed as that was quite some time ago. Apart from the obvious areas, he could probably pick up any information from any topic, just like alot of guests.
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What does 5% concaving mean? 5% of the area of the back of the bat is concaved, the other 95% isn't? An expression of the actual radius used to concave? I'm confused!
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What does 5% concaving mean? 5% of the area of the back of the bat is concaved, the other 95% isn't? An expression of the actual radius used to concave? I'm confused!
From the picture it means 5% of the original cleft remains ;)
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What's the point in going to the effort to measure the amount of concaving then just converting it into some percentage that no one can understand ???.
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What's the point in going to the effort to measure the amount of concaving then just converting it into some percentage that no one can understand ???.
Or picking a low percentage figure that sounds good but doesn't have any significance what so ever.
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Not going to go into the fact that this looks like a Lekka advertising thread and just comment on the products....
I'd get the red triangle out, at first glance it looked like a Chase product (especially the red triangle on the lower brand stamp on the pads) and if your serious about building a brand then you need to have clear branding.
The colours on the gloves don't match as everyone has said, the palms need to match, lose the blue green and get red/pink in there would be my suggestion.
I'd also be inclined to lose the graffiti at the top of the pads (the two side colours) unless they matched, they make the pads lok uneven, i'd go with the same deisgn on both sides or just leave it off. For me the prospect of all white pads with the graffiti on the strapping is more appealing than on the pad itself.
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With your pads, I'd actually go completely the opposite direction and believe that if they were pretty plain and simple then they would go with your gloves far better. My issues are the graffiti just looks messy and not in a good way for your pads. If you're so keen in keeping this concept then maybe just keep the graffiti for the inside knee area, and make the rest plain, especially your
straps. Have a nice logo on the front and keep the d30 logo on there somewhere as well too.
If you're able to, revert back to your original glove idea. Get the palm back to coincide with the rest of your glove and it will look a far better product. Your price points are far fetched, and I hope that you don't put too much money into your project and lose out. I hope something works out for you.
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Allright guys sorry for the confusion,k James sent me pictures today of the bat he is sending me.
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/t1/1743521_10203326847440800_1668970159_n.jpg)
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/t1/1957978_10203326834560478_1322256409_n.jpg)
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What are your thoughts on them pictures Rowan?
To me the bat looks a bit of a Grunter, but as I don't know the grade it's meant to be or the price point. Then i personally can't say weather the looks are worth you the price. Only you can comment on that.
I don't agree with lekkas methods of advertisement, over use of buzzwords or sense of humour,
But having just bought a second hand big hitter, which is dam ugly, there is no doubting the bats are goers. This thing pings!
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I'm not worried as to what it looks like as I'm getting a great deal!
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where on earth does he take those pictures. If you are paying more than £100 i'd say you are getting ripped off. MSR or Select Cricket can get you a comparable bat at that price or cheaper and there are no fancy words or %'s to confuse the buyer.
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I've no knowledge or connection to this James chap, and no preconceptions either, but why on earth would you send a picture of a bat with leaves covering some of the bat? And for that matter taking photos next to a flower pot doesn't seem professional, or even sane. Take them in a workshop on some lovely fire hazard woodshavings...
Hopefully it's a loverrley bat that goes like a train, i'd just be worried about those possibly strategically placed leaves.
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I'm not worried as to what it looks like as I'm getting a great deal!
Doesn't really answer what I was after. But as long as your happy. Hope it serves you well.
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Was part of that 'great deal' to become Lekka's agent on the forum lol? I don't personally have a problem with it by the way, nor do I have a problem with James, but it does seem a bit odd.
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could be the images but the bat looks a completely different shape to the original ones. again could be the images but the edges on the back of the bat dont look as sharp and you cant tell if its concaved as much as the previous ones. the shoulders also look strange on the bottom picture. I have no idea why you would detract from a bat by having so much rubbish in the background. maybe its because its not a looker. looks arent everything as long as they go but it doesnt look great.
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Allright guys sorry for the confusion,k James sent me pictures today of the bat he is sending me.
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/t1/1743521_10203326847440800_1668970159_n.jpg)
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/t1/1957978_10203326834560478_1322256409_n.jpg)
That guy seems to have a plant in his garden that grows fully formed Cricket bats!
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I'm not worried as to what it looks like as I'm getting a great deal!
Rowan,
We know the percentile concaving on the bat, but what weight is the bat, what's the RRP and what blade size is it?
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some pretty strange stuff posted by james on his facebook
"I'm very concerned about a cricket forum in the uk."
he also says each of the bats he posts have "blessings from angles"
have a look for yourself ... https://www.facebook.com/lekkaww (https://www.facebook.com/lekkaww)
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His Facebook page is the extreme rambling off a madman.
Some off his ideas are bat crap crazy, some are a decent idea. Some bats look awesome, some look attrotious.
If he hired a decent pr guy he may succeed abit more. Nut then Ypres still going, so what do I know.
Whys the grip on this bat look like a tennis rackets?
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It's similar to the Aero grip isn't it?
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Never heard or seen an aero grip,
Just looking at the bat some edge looks sharp, rest don't, and the handle seems to protrude after the splice on the back. Looks wrong.
Infact it looks as if this bat was too heavy for what Rowan wanted, and rather than getting another from his maker, James has merely took an angle grinder to the bat to reduce weight!
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Allright guys sorry for the confusion,k James sent me pictures today of the bat he is sending me.
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/t1/1743521_10203326847440800_1668970159_n.jpg)
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/t1/1957978_10203326834560478_1322256409_n.jpg)
That's one of the most bizarre photos I have ever seen. I can't see the logic behind it.
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Must be the new Adam and Eve range :)
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Spot the bat round...
Why on earth would you advertise your bats in a garden feature?! :o