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Equipment => Bats => Topic started by: shoab68 on April 04, 2014, 09:26:48 PM
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Hi Guys,
My recent Meerut visit, i bought a SS LE and TON RESERVE both these bats were reviewed with pics on the forum probably a month back. Both of these turned out to be very good bats.
This Reserve i saw when i was in Meerut but didn't purchased. I regretted leaving out this one when i was back to Dubai. I called up that SS dealer and requested to reserve this one for me and the next day i sent my bro to the dealer to pick this one for me.
Today only i received it and believe me this one is extra ordinary special bat.
I am no good in writing long reviews like Chad so will finish it quickly.
Specs
Willow: Grade 1
Grains: 12 straight
Weight : 2lb&11.25oz
Concaving: Nil
Balance: Good
Pick up: Picks like 2.10
Edges: 45-46 mm
Ping: Unbelievable (probably the best i have seen on any bat)
The bat is amazing considering the amount of meat with no concaving and it really pings unbelievably well.
Overall I am loving it and very impressed with this one.
Take a look of few pics taken from poor camera of my smartphone. My bro has knocked it in and have couple of nets session with it so finishing is gone as you can notice in pics.
Sorry for poor quality pics, i need to buy a good quality camera.
Any criticism, appreciation, queries all welcome.
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Stunning bat mate always loved a good Sareen great bats and great quality..
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Stunning bat mate always loved a good Sareen great bats and great quality..
Thanks Dave, B3 crown is also amazing, will post pics and review soon.
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Really nice bat and pretty big for the weight
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That bat is huge! Looks a belter.
Can't go wrong with some of the top end SS bats these days especially regarding price (if it's sourced from India)
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That's a great looking bat.
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Love it!
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Absolute beauty.How did they manage to have no concaving and have 45mm edges for that weight. Truly amazing.The sweet spot looks to be just a bit higher than other SS bats I have seen.
Shoab bhai do you want to trade this for a GM Halo Original....!!?? ;)
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Great looking bat, really has the looks to be a pro bat. Though its slightlyheavier than usual pro bats but for given weight that bat is huge, on top of that no concaving. I am loving it, making me eager to visit Meerut (though it may not happen in near future)
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Top looking stick bud, cannot wait to visit the motherland next month and pick a few of these myself.
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That does look a bit of a beast - very impressive - you must be delighted!
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That is a stunner ..will visit you soon mate to see this monster in the flesh ..have not seen a bat with 45 mm edges in that weight ..cheers mate
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Very very special,, just about sums it up.
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That is a stunner ..will visit you soon mate to see this monster in the flesh ..have not seen a bat with 45 mm edges in that weight ..cheers mate
Their is some very special bats coming out off India I like the profile same as the ss r7 and all the bats seem to have 40 mm plus edges I got a few ss bats and they all really surprise me with the quality I believe ss and sf are the best bats to come from India would not mind to test a sg as well
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Their is some very special bats coming out off India I like the profile same as the ss r7 and all the bats seem to have 40 mm plus edges I got a few ss bats and they all really surprise me with the quality I believe ss and sf are the best bats to come from India would not mind to test a sg as well
Agree with you simon, have seen some really good SS and SF bats on the forum and a very good value for money ..i had an sg t20 which was a gun ..SS should re design their stickers ..the more less is the more attractive IMO :)
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Agree with you simon, have seen some really good SS and SF bats on the forum and a very good value for money ..i had an sg t20 which was a gun ..SS should re design their stickers ..the more less is the more attractive IMO :)
I don't mind the stickers but sometimes wonder what is hidden under them I got a superb sf sapphire for under 100 pounds the pictures are on hear and that bat is superb seems to be getting better and better and is performing as well as a bat that cost over 350 pounds
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I don't mind the stickers but sometimes wonder what is hidden under them I got a superb sf sapphire for under 100 pounds the pictures are on hear and that bat is superb seems to be getting better and better and is performing as well as a bat that cost over 350 pounds
Yup you are right , i guess i have almost decided my next vacations purchase:) or shoab arranges some thing for me as he does for me :) your SF looks classy mate ..hope it serves well for you :)
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Really nice bat and pretty big for the weight
Thanks Sudeep. Yes this one is pretty big bat and only approx 2.11.
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Yup you are right , i guess i have almost decided my next vacations purchase:) or shoab arranges some thing for me as he does for me :) your SF looks classy mate ..hope it serves well for you :)
I'm shaw it will go well I have a ton gold as well just don't like how much concaving it has I love the fuller profile like yours and the r7 players profile
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That bat is huge! Looks a belter.
Can't go wrong with some of the top end SS bats these days especially regarding price (if it's sourced from India)
I am a big fan of SS, all my SS bats are guns and especially this one is unbelievable. You right, price very cheap for me because i got it from India.
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That's a great looking bat.
Thanks mate. You know well that I am big fan of CA and has plenty of them but these 2 Ton Reserves are surely better than CA'S.
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Absolute beauty.How did they manage to have no concaving and have 45mm edges for that weight. Truly amazing.The sweet spot looks to be just a bit higher than other SS bats I have seen.
Shoab bhai do you want to trade this for a GM Halo Original....!!?? ;)
Thanks mate. That is one rare special cleft.
Thanks for your offer, I am really loving this one so no question of exchange. :)
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Great looking bat, really has the looks to be a pro bat. Though its slightlyheavier than usual pro bats but for given weight that bat is huge, on top of that no concaving. I am loving it, making me eager to visit Meerut (though it may not happen in near future)
I am sure this one is no lesser than any pro bat. Do let me know If I could be any help from Meerut.
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Top looking stick bud, cannot wait to visit the motherland next month and pick a few of these myself.
Thanks mate. Where are you from India ?
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That does look a bit of a beast - very impressive - you must be delighted!
Thanks mate. Yeah I am really impressed with this one, real belter.
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That is a stunner ..will visit you soon mate to see this monster in the flesh ..have not seen a bat with 45 mm edges in that weight ..cheers mate
Thanks Mujahed, You are most welcome to visit and have a feel of this one, I am sure you would be surprised to see this one.
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Very very special,, just about sums it up.
THANKS, to me this is very very special, really loving it.
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Their is some very special bats coming out off India I like the profile same as the ss r7 and all the bats seem to have 40 mm plus edges I got a few ss bats and they all really surprise me with the quality I believe ss and sf are the best bats to come from India would not mind to test a sg as well
To me SS is the best Indian bat. SORRY to say but my 2 SF bats and 3 SG were not impressive at all.
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Thanks mate. Where are you from India ?
From Bombay bud, have also lived in Dubai for a few while working on a project.
Now settled in the US.
-Zoheb
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Btw in indian rupees how much did this set you back...I know the retails is like 29,000 something.
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Shoab68. Need your help.
Your ss ton bat looks really good.
I was after a new bat a SS or CA. I have seen a Ca Big Bang KP bat which I have been told is better then SS ton has better ping and bigger swee spot.
But I wasn't sure what to choose as I used my mates SS last season for few games and loved it. It was a limited edition gold bat. It's on this link check it out http://m.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/125-price-dropss-ton-le-gold-pro-shape-cricket-bat-160-same-profile-and-willow-as-used-by-pros/1053664875 (http://m.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/125-price-dropss-ton-le-gold-pro-shape-cricket-bat-160-same-profile-and-willow-as-used-by-pros/1053664875)
It was a 2.9 weight bat and I normally use a 2.7 or 2.8 lightweight bat but found it a tag heavy but it's ping was brilliant.
I was thinking to get a SS bat based on virat kohlis profile and shape. I emailed the SS factory in India which I found on their website and they said they can produce me a SS players bat based on Virat Kohli profile and Spec but will be plain. Don't know of I should go for the players Kohli bat or something like you got. Have you ever dealt with anyone in SS factory and also Do you think the players bat will be better then the reserve edition.
Also they said they can only make it in. 2.10 weight which might be abit heavy but I wouldn't mind if it's top quality and how's the pick up on these Ss bats.
And any chance you can find out from the dealer in Meerut if they do bats on player specs. Thanks.
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Their is some very special bats coming out off India I like the profile same as the ss r7 and all the bats seem to have 40 mm plus edges I got a few ss bats and they all really surprise me with the quality I believe ss and sf are the best bats to come from India would not mind to test a sg as well
I believe BAS are very special.
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Thanks mate. That is one rare special cleft.
Thanks for your offer, I am really loving this one so no question of exchange. :)
Just kidding bud...!!
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looks a quality bat and love the consistency of SS bats.
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From Bombay bud, have also lived in Dubai for a few while working on a project.
Now settled in the US.
-Zoheb
Good to know Zoheb that you are from Bombay and worked in Dubai too. I am from UP.
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Btw in indian rupees how much did this set you back...I know the retails is like 29,000 something.
Correct, retail is 29,700/-. I got it approx 23,500/- after special discount.
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Shoab68. Need your help.
Your ss ton bat looks really good.
I was after a new bat a SS or CA. I have seen a Ca Big Bang KP bat which I have been told is better then SS ton has better ping and bigger swee spot.
But I wasn't sure what to choose as I used my mates SS last season for few games and loved it. It was a limited edition gold bat. It's on this link check it out [url]http://m.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/125-price-dropss-ton-le-gold-pro-shape-cricket-bat-160-same-profile-and-willow-as-used-by-pros/1053664875[/url] ([url]http://m.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/125-price-dropss-ton-le-gold-pro-shape-cricket-bat-160-same-profile-and-willow-as-used-by-pros/1053664875[/url])
It was a 2.9 weight bat and I normally use a 2.7 or 2.8 lightweight bat but found it a tag heavy but it's ping was brilliant.
I was thinking to get a SS bat based on virat kohlis profile and shape. I emailed the SS factory in India which I found on their website and they said they can produce me a SS players bat based on Virat Kohli profile and Spec but will be plain. Don't know of I should go for the players Kohli bat or something like you got. Have you ever dealt with anyone in SS factory and also Do you think the players bat will be better then the reserve edition.
Also they said they can only make it in. 2.10 weight which might be abit heavy but I wouldn't mind if it's top quality and how's the pick up on these Ss bats.
And any chance you can find out from the dealer in Meerut if they do bats on player specs. Thanks.
SS and CA both produce good bats, to me SS are slightly better, I have plenty from both companies. Ton Reserve is special bat and i liked it very much.
If SS have replied to your mail then it is surprising because they have never replied to my numerous mails. The dealer from which I got my this Reserve can arrange a custom made from SS. You are right, they are reluctant in making a light weight bat because everyone ask for big edges with light weight.
To be honest, no idea about players bat from SS but i think you can't go wrong with Reserve Edition.
Hope it helps and feel free to ask further, if required.
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SS and CA both produce good bats, to me SS are slightly better, I have plenty from both companies. Ton Reserve is special bat and i liked it very much.
If SS have replied to your mail then it is surprising because they have never replied to my numerous mails. The dealer from which I got my this Reserve can arrange a custom made from SS. You are right, they are reluctant in making a light weight bat because everyone ask for big edges with light weight.
To be honest, no idea about players bat from SS but i think you can't go wrong with Reserve Edition.
Hope it helps and feel free to ask further, if required.
Still BAS for me.
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Still BAS for me.
My personal experience with BAS not good but agree they produce quality bats.
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My personal experience with BAS not good but agree they produce quality bats.
I'm a big fan of the top of the range RNS Larsons too but what happened with BAS?
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I would like to see this bat next to your other new one mate.
My two favourite makers in the world
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I'm a big fan of the top of the range RNS Larsons too but what happened with BAS?
Few years back I bought one BAS Vampire Bat, it was very hard pressed and never opened up. I also like RNS Larson bats only downside is heavy weight.
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I would like to see this bat next to your other new one mate.
My two favourite makers in the world
Thanks Dave, also my top favorite makers B3 and SS.
Surely I will upload few pics of these bats together when i will post review and pics of my B3 crown special bat.