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Specialist Cricket Retailers => Uzi Sports UK => Topic started by: Alvaro on March 31, 2014, 06:46:43 PM
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So, on Sunday the sky was blue and I was left to my own devices.
To kill some time, a mate and me decided to go for a quick jaunt to Swindon, eat some chicken and then watch some wendyball.
Now, Asad's place is filled to the rafters will very good quality bats and boxes to rummage through.
I had no intention to get anything, a familiar lament. "You only need one bat."
Asad was keen to show off his Uzi bats and you can tell why. Very big for the weight (some, like the Misbah May bat defy physics) and generally nice looking, but out of my price range. "You've really been enjoying the Redback."
I had a bit of a dig in between chewing the fat about who made this and that etc. to be honest, there are a heck of a lot of bats in there and it's easy to lose sense of what's better than what. I started with the BAS blanks (nice and big, pingy but a need a buff), an SS G2 that picked up like a dream but felt quite hard, and a Black Mamba that redefined everything. So, I wasn't going to spend £350 so I started trying on back to front gloves and looking at pics of the new softs. "gloves, essentially are boring, look at the wood." ASad even pretended to be interested in my Pittards preference or lack thereof.
Then, this caught my eye. "Bats, I need bats."
(http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd117/fake_street_spirit/b8db4d2a8a9d1184eb5a7c2d20cf60af_zpsaf0e1950.jpg)
(http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd117/fake_street_spirit/d922397ba54c8bb9be036e19145b4100_zpsa7a08d17.jpg)
By the law of averages, there will always be a great bat among all that wood. I found it. This is atrocious - 2.10 on my scales apparently – it felt right. It was MADE for me. The handle is lovely and the balance is super. Edges are a nice size and probably more concaving than the current ideal. Sixish very clean grains and the initial rebound from bouncing a ball is truly something. If I were Homer Simpson, this would be wonder bat (maybe).
I really, really like it. I genuinely couldn't leave it. I'm sure Asad will tell you what I was like with the thing. "Should I get two?"
My mate is a tart (scared of his missus). He left with nothing. Not even a bargain Malik LE, tatty though it was.... "Maybe for slogging?...."
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Not sure what I like more, the bat or your recounting of your day/decision making/emotion/adventure, can sense the almost child like excitement...looks a good bat :)
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Thanks Tush.
It was nice chatting about handles and the nuances of the bat world.
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Thanks for the review/feedback. It is always good to see you. You definitely know how to pick a good bat. This bat had a fantastic pick up and ping. Hope it serves you well!
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Looks an absolute stormer!!
Profile is lush fella - sometimes you just gotta have it!
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Thanks old bean. Back up to four bats though, Pete :D
I sell one, I buy one...
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That looks a superb bat and I am sure it will go like stink :)
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How'd you leave without one of those pro bats??
That HH looks a cracker tho
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How'd you leave without one of those pro bats??
That HH looks a cracker tho
This suits me down to the ground, looks, feel, performance and price.
The pro bats are great, but not for me. And it's nice to rummage and find something that feels like a bargain and worth the search.
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That's a very nice looking blade my friend, the stickers are amazing too. Good luck and hopefully you find your mojo and score tons of runs with this bat.
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Very elegant bat and eloquent review.
Pardon me for causing inconvenience but can we ask for a picture alongside your beloved custom Salix?
Hope this serves you well, enjoy the knocking process.
Lovely bat.
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For you, Uzair, anything...
(http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd117/fake_street_spirit/09fb461fdcfca6d6ffdf497bbc2c651e_zpsb494810e.jpg) (http://s224.photobucket.com/user/fake_street_spirit/media/09fb461fdcfca6d6ffdf497bbc2c651e_zpsb494810e.jpg.html)
(http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd117/fake_street_spirit/d922397ba54c8bb9be036e19145b4100_zpsa7a08d17.jpg)
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Profile looks spot on after a new bat myself with a similar shape.
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Look no further than a Hits Hard is my advice. :)
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Really nice profile...big bat for a 2-10
i guess one cannot go wrong with Asad's selection
looks like you are already adding your additional grips :)
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I went to Uzi once as was working in the area,
Came home with a Malik, a ton and a bag. Only went for a look and a chat.
I'm not sure if it's a good or bad thing I live so far away. As I'd be bankrupt if on my door steps, but on the other hand, our local shop is so poor, I'd love my teammates to be able to see what a proper place should look like! They'd love it down there.