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Equipment => Bats => Custom Made => Topic started by: 19reading87 on March 04, 2014, 02:14:06 PM

Title: A custom made bat experience
Post by: 19reading87 on March 04, 2014, 02:14:06 PM
People,

Just having a look around to see firstly who offers the custom made experience (where you can go and visit the batmaker) and also the cost.

I have noticed that Millichamp and Hall now charge £425!!

Forum sponsors do you offer this and at what cost?

Reds
Title: Re: A custom made bat experience
Post by: FattusCattus on March 04, 2014, 02:18:39 PM
Whoever offers - take Saunders with you. If you distract them, he's the right height to spirit away some gear that's displayed below counter height!
Title: Re: A custom made bat experience
Post by: ProWannabe88 on March 04, 2014, 02:54:52 PM
RPC still offers custom experience. Visit can be arranged at customers discretion. Bespoke bats can also be ordered online now as well as most other Blueroom / RPC gears.

http://www.robertpackcricket.co.uk/bats/rpc-bat-range-2014/ (http://www.robertpackcricket.co.uk/bats/rpc-bat-range-2014/)

Title: Re: A custom made bat experience
Post by: mattw on March 04, 2014, 03:30:32 PM
Roger at Solitaire would be able to sort you out with this for about £150
Title: Re: A custom made bat experience
Post by: Seniorplayer on March 04, 2014, 03:42:58 PM
Hawk cricket Belbroughton NR Stourbridge Worcestershire.
Title: Re: A custom made bat experience
Post by: 19reading87 on March 04, 2014, 04:57:49 PM
Hawk cricket Belbroughton NR Stourbridge Worcestershire.

Hawk don't do this mate. Delt with them before, you select your cleft and then they make the shape and you collect a week later
Title: Re: A custom made bat experience
Post by: GarrettJ on March 04, 2014, 05:00:44 PM
ask Aldred
Title: Re: A custom made bat experience
Post by: fasteddie on March 04, 2014, 05:05:19 PM
H4L do something similar, but Warsop will make you a custom for £180!
Title: Re: A custom made bat experience
Post by: roco on March 04, 2014, 05:08:23 PM
Been to h4l aldred and rob pack off here for this service and all were great to deal with
Title: Re: A custom made bat experience
Post by: coverpoint_pro on March 04, 2014, 08:19:05 PM
Hawk don't do this mate. Delt with them before, you select your cleft and then they make the shape and you collect a week later

They did with me  ???
Title: Re: A custom made bat experience
Post by: SOULMAN1012 on March 04, 2014, 08:22:19 PM
Salix offer this mate on any model or grade.
Title: Re: A custom made bat experience
Post by: ProCricketer1982 on March 04, 2014, 09:02:34 PM
List the ones who do it

H4L
Rob pack
Salix
Aldred
Etc etc

Then list out price

No point paying significantly more for the same product. All will be top bats, all will be to your specs, looks etc etc
Title: Re: A custom made bat experience
Post by: Seniorplayer on March 04, 2014, 09:24:36 PM
By arrangement i went to Hawk selected my cleft which was pressed  shaped and handled in my presence  i returned two weeks to collect the bat following sanding etc.
Title: Re: A custom made bat experience
Post by: bigbenh99 on January 30, 2015, 01:42:54 AM
I know this is a very old topic now,  but are there any batmakers who offer this kind of deal in the north/Midlands? I'm based in Sheffield
Title: Re: A custom made bat experience
Post by: procricket on January 30, 2015, 09:33:42 AM
I know this is a very old topic now,  but are there any batmakers who offer this kind of deal in the north/Midlands? I'm based in Sheffield

We offer this so does Ryan Kelsall so do JEDI cRICKET.


B3 we can offer this in any grade and almost any size ultimate options really!!!

Title: Re: A custom made bat experience
Post by: Seniorplayer on January 30, 2015, 10:19:16 AM
Hawk cricket operate on a personal basis and welcome customers and visitors to there workshop just outside Stourbridge to discuss there requirements.
If you wish you can select your own cleft the bat will be then handcrafted to your own specs from start to finish inc the handle in there workshop.
I was invited to spend time there while my bat was being made to ensure it felt right  i then collected the bat two weeks later following the five star finish.
Title: Re: A custom made bat experience
Post by: Cowcorner on January 30, 2015, 10:32:25 AM
Jake at Vitas has links with Hunts County for bespoke work - he is definitely worth a shout. I had a bat done by Red Ink and couldn't fault the service or the product. I've also had a black cat custom done - the bat was lovely but it is expensive and Charlie's communications are sporadic at best. It comes down to budget and brand desire too - who's bats do you love and is it compatible with your cash flow? And of course will your softs match your bat? Package deals may bring some healthy savings - it's always worth bartering a bit when you're going for the full whack....
Title: Re: A custom made bat experience
Post by: Ryan on January 30, 2015, 10:48:39 AM
We offer this so does Ryan Kelsall so do JEDI cRICKET.


B3 we can offer this in any grade and almost any size ultimate options really!!!

That's right Dave, i can do this at no extra cost. I've done it for a few people already and find its a good way to make sure the customer gets exactly what they want.
Title: Re: A custom made bat experience
Post by: procricket on January 30, 2015, 11:29:58 AM
Mate as you know me although i represent B3 always willing to praise others Ryan makes good bats no doubting that pal.
Title: Re: A custom made bat experience
Post by: ProCricketer1982 on January 30, 2015, 07:26:20 PM
They did with me  ???

The people here with them basically select cleft,ms elect shape and that's it.. Weeks later it appears and the last three have been sent back as its not right.
Title: Re: A custom made bat experience
Post by: jamesmc on May 29, 2015, 07:32:15 AM
JEDi cricket do a good custom bat service, with their premier bat being £274.99, very good bats!!
Title: Re: A custom made bat experience
Post by: potzy248 on May 29, 2015, 08:09:33 AM
JEDi cricket do a good custom bat service, with their premier bat being £274.99, very good bats!!

Hmmmm...
Title: Re: A custom made bat experience
Post by: Giraffe208 on May 29, 2015, 08:15:57 AM
Hawk cricket operate on a personal basis and welcome customers and visitors to there workshop just outside Stourbridge to discuss there requirements.
If you wish you can select your own cleft the bat will be then handcrafted to your own specs from start to finish inc the handle in there workshop.
I was invited to spend time there while my bat was being made to ensure it felt right  i then collected the bat two weeks later following the five star finish.

Have to agree with this.

A few years back I had only come across one Hawk (Old stickers) and it was rock hard. Over the winter and this season I've seen multiple and they have all been absolute weapons! XB900 seems to be the weapon of choice
Title: Re: A custom made bat experience
Post by: skip1973 on May 29, 2015, 09:23:50 AM
Hmmmm...
I had about 5 Jedi bats in last year for knocking in, they were awful. Not sure where they fitted into their range but if I ordered any of them I would be very disappointed.
Title: Re: A custom made bat experience
Post by: 19reading87 on May 29, 2015, 10:03:46 AM
Have to agree with this.

A few years back I had only come across one Hawk (Old stickers) and it was rock hard. Over the winter and this season I've seen multiple and they have all been absolute weapons! XB900 seems to be the weapon of choice

3 of their models are selling really well around my area. 900,700 and 300. Great bats and the fact the guys working there are great probably helps sales
Title: Re: A custom made bat experience
Post by: Seniorplayer on May 29, 2015, 03:29:03 PM
Have to agree with this.

A few years back I had only come across one Hawk (Old stickers) and it was rock hard. Over the winter and this season I've seen multiple and they have all been absolute weapons! XB900 seems to be the weapon of choice

This is correct they used to be IMO pressed hard but the key for me was to ask for a  pressing  so that the bat pinged after knocking in.