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Title: Visit to Spartan WareHouse
Post by: Uzi Sports on April 24, 2014, 08:49:20 PM
Just arrived back hope after spending almost whole day at Spartan warehouse to hand select Dhoni's range both Seniors and Juniors. Pretty pleased with the selection, there were too may good bats so had to leave few behind. Car is full of Spartan bats, will empty it tomorrow and post photos of few bats. Basically went through every box of bats they had.
They not only look good but pick up and tap up really well
Title: Re: Visit to Spartan WareHouse
Post by: simonmay5 on April 24, 2014, 10:18:57 PM
Just arrived back hope after spending almost whole day at Spartan warehouse to hand select Dhoni's range both Seniors and Juniors. Pretty pleased with the selection, there were too may good bats so had to leave few behind. Car is full of Spartan bats, will empty it tomorrow and post photos of few bats. Basically went through every box of bats they had.
They not only look good but pick up and tap up really well


Can't wait to see them mate I sure they are stunning like all your bats  :)
Title: Re: Visit to Spartan WareHouse
Post by: iand123 on April 25, 2014, 04:33:43 AM
Does tapping up bats in plastic wrapping make it harder to judge the quality of the bat? All the pics I've seen of the spartan warehouse it seems most bats are shrink wrapped
Title: Re: Visit to Spartan WareHouse
Post by: Uzi Sports on April 25, 2014, 07:27:43 AM
why this question was not asked to Paul as he visited before me?
I don't think it makes any difference to me if the bats are shrink wrapped or not. So far haven't supplied any bats to customer which they were not happy with. Every person have their own way of checking the bat and I think I have enough experience to differeniate bats which will perform better than the others
Title: Re: Visit to Spartan WareHouse
Post by: GarrettJ on April 25, 2014, 07:31:40 AM
Does tapping up bats in plastic wrapping make it harder to judge the quality of the bat? All the pics I've seen of the spartan warehouse it seems most bats are shrink wrapped

similar to putting a scuff sheet on?
Title: Re: Visit to Spartan WareHouse
Post by: iand123 on April 25, 2014, 10:52:21 AM
why this question was not asked to Paul as he visited before me?
I don't think it makes any difference to me if the bats are shrink wrapped or not. So far haven't supplied any bats to customer which they were not happy with. Every person have their own way of checking the bat and I think I have enough experience to differeniate bats which will perform better than the others

Why wasn't it asked to Paul.... Because I didn't think of it when Paul posted his thread. It was a genuine question it wasn't suggesting anything at all I was genuinely curious. Not at any point was i questioning your experience or customer service (both I've heard to be of the highest standard)


similar to putting a scuff sheet on?

Yep good point hadn't thought of that. I guess shrink wrapping isn't the same material/thickness and was genuinely curious if it made any difference.
Title: Re: Visit to Spartan WareHouse
Post by: Wickets-then-runs on April 25, 2014, 10:55:49 AM
As long as all the bats are shrink-wrapped Asad will still be able to pick out the ones that really ping as there is a commonality to judge from.
Title: Re: Visit to Spartan WareHouse
Post by: iand123 on April 25, 2014, 11:00:38 AM
As long as all the bats are shrink-wrapped Asad will still be able to pick out the ones that really ping as there is a commonality to judge from.

Agree but my point was does having the shrink wrapping make it harder to judge the quality. I'd imagine because the sound/feel of the tapping up would change and wondered if it made a difference. Does it require more taps of the mallet, does it make no difference whatsoever... thats what i wanted know
Title: Re: Visit to Spartan WareHouse
Post by: skip1973 on April 25, 2014, 12:08:17 PM
It makes no difference.
Title: Re: Visit to Spartan WareHouse
Post by: Wickets-then-runs on April 25, 2014, 12:21:46 PM
Agree but my point was does having the shrink wrapping make it harder to judge the quality. I'd imagine because the sound/feel of the tapping up would change and wondered if it made a difference. Does it require more taps of the mallet, does it make no difference whatsoever... thats what i wanted know
i don't imagine sound would matter as the acoustics change depending on the size and shape of the room you are in. I get what you are asking but I reckon that someone with Asad's experience will still be able to pick out the winners, much the same as Paul at IJC.
Title: Re: Visit to Spartan WareHouse
Post by: simonmay5 on April 25, 2014, 01:44:59 PM

And I am sure that asad may pick bats a different way from other people as he seems to have the knack off getting the best out off every bat he picks from the very bottom end bats to top end bats and he seems to get it right which must be very hard when you go though lots and lots off boxes off bats 
Title: Re: Visit to Spartan WareHouse
Post by: Uzi Sports on April 25, 2014, 08:30:58 PM
Every one has their own way of hand picking bats and there is no wrong or correct way. I just do it according to best of my ability. So far players have given their approval so pretty happy with the way I select my bats.
For me the most important things are pick up and willow pressing rather than grains.
Hopefully I will add here photos of the bats I have selected
Title: Re: Visit to Spartan WareHouse
Post by: Alvaro on April 25, 2014, 08:48:03 PM
Asad - the hits hard has many fans. A Michael Winner there
Title: Re: Visit to Spartan WareHouse
Post by: Uzi Sports on April 25, 2014, 08:57:22 PM
Asad - the hits hard has many fans. A Michael Winner there
I am glad that you are happy with ur bat
Title: Re: Visit to Spartan WareHouse
Post by: i12breakfree on April 26, 2014, 01:33:22 AM

Every one has their own way of hand picking bats and there is no wrong or correct way. I just do it according to best of my ability. So far players have given their approval so pretty happy with the way I select my bats.
For me the most important things are pick up and willow pressing rather than grains.
Hopefully I will add here photos of the bats I have selected

Just a question - do you use your finger nails to tap and judge the quality ? Would love to sit next to someone and learn that art.
Title: Re: Visit to Spartan WareHouse
Post by: Northern monkey on April 26, 2014, 06:38:31 AM
Ha ha
Finger tapping bats! Still cracks me up that one

Title: Re: Visit to Spartan WareHouse
Post by: skip1973 on April 26, 2014, 08:03:22 AM
Why?
Title: Re: Visit to Spartan WareHouse
Post by: Uzi Sports on April 26, 2014, 08:11:04 AM
Just a question - do you use your finger nails to tap and judge the quality ? Would love to sit next to someone and learn that art.
Yes I use that more than a mallet
Title: Re: Visit to Spartan WareHouse (Photos Added)
Post by: Uzi Sports on April 26, 2014, 07:04:27 PM
Here are the photos of
Dhoni LE Bats

(http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq67/aqureshi2004/2014_04260020_zps061c5931.jpg) (http://s434.photobucket.com/user/aqureshi2004/media/2014_04260020_zps061c5931.jpg.html)
(http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq67/aqureshi2004/2014_04260021_zps4becb588.jpg) (http://s434.photobucket.com/user/aqureshi2004/media/2014_04260021_zps4becb588.jpg.html)
(http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq67/aqureshi2004/2014_04260022_zps619ea2a9.jpg) (http://s434.photobucket.com/user/aqureshi2004/media/2014_04260022_zps619ea2a9.jpg.html)
(http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq67/aqureshi2004/2014_04260025_zpsc6a1c3a8.jpg) (http://s434.photobucket.com/user/aqureshi2004/media/2014_04260025_zpsc6a1c3a8.jpg.html)
(http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq67/aqureshi2004/2014_04260026_zps9f318693.jpg) (http://s434.photobucket.com/user/aqureshi2004/media/2014_04260026_zps9f318693.jpg.html)
(http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq67/aqureshi2004/2014_04260027_zps16614599.jpg) (http://s434.photobucket.com/user/aqureshi2004/media/2014_04260027_zps16614599.jpg.html)
(http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq67/aqureshi2004/2014_04260031_zps2568c8dc.jpg) (http://s434.photobucket.com/user/aqureshi2004/media/2014_04260031_zps2568c8dc.jpg.html)
(http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq67/aqureshi2004/2014_04260024_zps1757f7b6.jpg) (http://s434.photobucket.com/user/aqureshi2004/media/2014_04260024_zps1757f7b6.jpg.html)


T20 range

(http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq67/aqureshi2004/2014_04260012_zps527397c0.jpg) (http://s434.photobucket.com/user/aqureshi2004/media/2014_04260012_zps527397c0.jpg.html)
(http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq67/aqureshi2004/2014_04260014_zpsf40dc76c.jpg) (http://s434.photobucket.com/user/aqureshi2004/media/2014_04260014_zpsf40dc76c.jpg.html)

(http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq67/aqureshi2004/2014_04260013_zps30136279.jpg) (http://s434.photobucket.com/user/aqureshi2004/media/2014_04260013_zps30136279.jpg.html)
(http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq67/aqureshi2004/2014_04260016_zps13c28aef.jpg) (http://s434.photobucket.com/user/aqureshi2004/media/2014_04260016_zps13c28aef.jpg.html)
(http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq67/aqureshi2004/2014_04260017_zps99becd81.jpg) (http://s434.photobucket.com/user/aqureshi2004/media/2014_04260017_zps99becd81.jpg.html)
(http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq67/aqureshi2004/2014_04260018_zps3813ae8d.jpg) (http://s434.photobucket.com/user/aqureshi2004/media/2014_04260018_zps3813ae8d.jpg.html)
(http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq67/aqureshi2004/2014_04260019_zpsc332ee57.jpg) (http://s434.photobucket.com/user/aqureshi2004/media/2014_04260019_zpsc332ee57.jpg.html)
(http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq67/aqureshi2004/2014_04260015_zps91246528.jpg) (http://s434.photobucket.com/user/aqureshi2004/media/2014_04260015_zps91246528.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Visit to Spartan WareHouse
Post by: simonmay5 on April 26, 2014, 07:32:16 PM
Asad you have done it again mate super bats can't wait to get the t20 in my hands top work my friend  ;)
Title: Re: Visit to Spartan WareHouse
Post by: Marc28 on April 26, 2014, 07:36:17 PM
Hi Asad,

Is there much difference in weight profile look from the Dhoni le range to the T20 range
Title: Re: Visit to Spartan WareHouse
Post by: sloggerroz on April 26, 2014, 08:06:05 PM
Top grainage there! Lovley looking bats. Of the few spartans ive held the willow seems on the dry side, how are these asad?
Title: Re: Visit to Spartan WareHouse
Post by: Uzi Sports on April 26, 2014, 10:29:20 PM
Hi Asad,

Is there much difference in weight profile look from the Dhoni le range to the T20 range
i believe the profiles are the same across the range, the difference is in quality of willow
Title: Re: Visit to Spartan WareHouse
Post by: Uzi Sports on April 26, 2014, 10:32:35 PM
Top grainage there! Lovley looking bats. Of the few spartans ive held the willow seems on the dry side, how are these asad?
the main reason of hand picking is to find the bats which has nice pick up and play well, all the bats i got for our ship ticked both boxes. I think these are very well pressed
Title: Re: Visit to Spartan WareHouse
Post by: Uzi Sports on April 26, 2014, 10:34:33 PM
will post photos of the rest of the range tomorrow
Title: Re: Visit to Spartan WareHouse
Post by: Uzi Sports on April 27, 2014, 08:18:52 AM
MS Dhoni range has been added to our web site
http://uzisports.com/Spartan-cricket-Bat (http://uzisports.com/Spartan-cricket-Bat)

Next will be adding Junior Dhoni range
Title: Re: Visit to Spartan WareHouse
Post by: Uzi Sports on April 27, 2014, 05:17:02 PM
Few more

Another T20 Model

(http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq67/aqureshi2004/2014_04270007_zps731a4c2e.jpg) (http://s434.photobucket.com/user/aqureshi2004/media/2014_04270007_zps731a4c2e.jpg.html)
(http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq67/aqureshi2004/2014_04270008_zps15ca6a11.jpg) (http://s434.photobucket.com/user/aqureshi2004/media/2014_04270008_zps15ca6a11.jpg.html)
(http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq67/aqureshi2004/2014_04270009_zps8bf63b88.jpg) (http://s434.photobucket.com/user/aqureshi2004/media/2014_04270009_zps8bf63b88.jpg.html)

Helicopter Model

(http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq67/aqureshi2004/2014_04270010_zps3fd6af27.jpg) (http://s434.photobucket.com/user/aqureshi2004/media/2014_04270010_zps3fd6af27.jpg.html)
(http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq67/aqureshi2004/2014_04270011_zpsaf289abe.jpg) (http://s434.photobucket.com/user/aqureshi2004/media/2014_04270011_zpsaf289abe.jpg.html)
(http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq67/aqureshi2004/2014_04270012_zpsd6f55911.jpg) (http://s434.photobucket.com/user/aqureshi2004/media/2014_04270012_zpsd6f55911.jpg.html)

Bullet Model

(http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq67/aqureshi2004/2014_04270013_zps0d13fdbc.jpg) (http://s434.photobucket.com/user/aqureshi2004/media/2014_04270013_zps0d13fdbc.jpg.html)
(http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq67/aqureshi2004/2014_04270014_zps01a072f9.jpg) (http://s434.photobucket.com/user/aqureshi2004/media/2014_04270014_zps01a072f9.jpg.html)
(http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq67/aqureshi2004/2014_04270015_zpsce1b7aa2.jpg) (http://s434.photobucket.com/user/aqureshi2004/media/2014_04270015_zpsce1b7aa2.jpg.html)

Warrior Model

(http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq67/aqureshi2004/2014_04270016_zps40c4917c.jpg) (http://s434.photobucket.com/user/aqureshi2004/media/2014_04270016_zps40c4917c.jpg.html)
(http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq67/aqureshi2004/2014_04270017_zps8b546b50.jpg) (http://s434.photobucket.com/user/aqureshi2004/media/2014_04270017_zps8b546b50.jpg.html)
(http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq67/aqureshi2004/2014_04270018_zps2f2ec245.jpg) (http://s434.photobucket.com/user/aqureshi2004/media/2014_04270018_zps2f2ec245.jpg.html)

Fighter Model

(http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq67/aqureshi2004/2014_04270019_zpsd9ef5ec5.jpg) (http://s434.photobucket.com/user/aqureshi2004/media/2014_04270019_zpsd9ef5ec5.jpg.html)
(http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq67/aqureshi2004/2014_04270020_zps00ac7105.jpg) (http://s434.photobucket.com/user/aqureshi2004/media/2014_04270020_zps00ac7105.jpg.html)
(http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq67/aqureshi2004/2014_04270021_zps77bd9f65.jpg) (http://s434.photobucket.com/user/aqureshi2004/media/2014_04270021_zps77bd9f65.jpg.html)



Title: Re: Visit to Spartan WareHouse
Post by: Uzi Sports on April 27, 2014, 06:37:52 PM
SPARTAN SVR PRESTIGE

(http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq67/aqureshi2004/2014_04270029_zpsb2f33357.jpg) (http://s434.photobucket.com/user/aqureshi2004/media/2014_04270029_zpsb2f33357.jpg.html)
(http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq67/aqureshi2004/2014_04270030_zps48c90408.jpg) (http://s434.photobucket.com/user/aqureshi2004/media/2014_04270030_zps48c90408.jpg.html)
(http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq67/aqureshi2004/2014_04270031_zps50014347.jpg) (http://s434.photobucket.com/user/aqureshi2004/media/2014_04270031_zps50014347.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Visit to Spartan WareHouse
Post by: simonmay5 on April 27, 2014, 08:06:02 PM
Asad how do you find the bottom end bats that look as good as the le mate truly stunning bats I would love that middle msd bullet looks amazing value  :)
Title: Re: Visit to Spartan WareHouse
Post by: Uzi Sports on April 27, 2014, 08:09:42 PM
Asad how do you find the bottom end bats that look as good as the le mate truly stunning bats I would love that middle msd bullet looks amazing value  :)
Can't discuss on the public forum  ;)
Thankyou for liking the bats, they will all play really well
Title: Re: Visit to Spartan WareHouse
Post by: simonmay5 on April 27, 2014, 08:21:05 PM
Can't discuss on the public forum  ;)
Thankyou for liking the bats, they will all play really well

I sure they will unreal quality mate and shows what you can get when you look hard enough  :)
Title: Re: Visit to Spartan WareHouse
Post by: petehosk on April 27, 2014, 08:47:48 PM
I sure they will unreal quality mate and shows what you can get when you look hard enough  :)

It shows what you can get when you look hard enough.....and have access to the warehouse!  ;)
Very nice bats there Asad!
Its good to see the retailers on the forum making great efforts to get some superb bats again this year!
Title: Re: Visit to Spartan WareHouse
Post by: Warneymonster on April 27, 2014, 09:27:09 PM
The fighters look amazing for the price


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Title: Re: Visit to Spartan WareHouse
Post by: tim2000s on April 27, 2014, 11:05:00 PM
I am confused hell by the naming convention. What's the difference between a fighter, helicopter and warrior? ??? Are they all dhoni bats?

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Title: Re: Visit to Spartan WareHouse
Post by: simonmay5 on April 27, 2014, 11:53:29 PM
I am confused hell by the naming convention. What's the difference between a fighter, helicopter and warrior? ??? Are they all dhoni bats?

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They are it starts with the le then the helicopter then t20 warrior bullet and fighter


They cheaper bats look as good as some off the top off the range bats the middle bullet is stunning and great value I relly like the look of the spartan bats and I sure I will be adding two to my collection  :)
Title: Re: Visit to Spartan WareHouse
Post by: Uzi Sports on May 05, 2014, 09:01:18 AM
Junior Dhoni Bats

Size 6

(http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq67/aqureshi2004/2014_04270025_zpsc3d1f8fb.jpg) (http://s434.photobucket.com/user/aqureshi2004/media/2014_04270025_zpsc3d1f8fb.jpg.html)
(http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq67/aqureshi2004/2014_04270026_zpsa8397a0e.jpg) (http://s434.photobucket.com/user/aqureshi2004/media/2014_04270026_zpsa8397a0e.jpg.html)
(http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq67/aqureshi2004/2014_04270027_zps3526ef4b.jpg) (http://s434.photobucket.com/user/aqureshi2004/media/2014_04270027_zps3526ef4b.jpg.html)
(http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq67/aqureshi2004/2014_04270028_zpsea69d239.jpg) (http://s434.photobucket.com/user/aqureshi2004/media/2014_04270028_zpsea69d239.jpg.html)

Size Harrow

(http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq67/aqureshi2004/2014_04270032_zpsc4ea17be.jpg) (http://s434.photobucket.com/user/aqureshi2004/media/2014_04270032_zpsc4ea17be.jpg.html)
(http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq67/aqureshi2004/2014_04270033_zpsf7771007.jpg) (http://s434.photobucket.com/user/aqureshi2004/media/2014_04270033_zpsf7771007.jpg.html)
(http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq67/aqureshi2004/2014_04270034_zpsfd211433.jpg) (http://s434.photobucket.com/user/aqureshi2004/media/2014_04270034_zpsfd211433.jpg.html)

Size 5

(http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq67/aqureshi2004/2014_04270035_zpsc3c5799f.jpg) (http://s434.photobucket.com/user/aqureshi2004/media/2014_04270035_zpsc3c5799f.jpg.html)
(http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq67/aqureshi2004/2014_04270036_zps15009cf8.jpg) (http://s434.photobucket.com/user/aqureshi2004/media/2014_04270036_zps15009cf8.jpg.html)
(http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq67/aqureshi2004/2014_04270037_zpsff7e08fa.jpg) (http://s434.photobucket.com/user/aqureshi2004/media/2014_04270037_zpsff7e08fa.jpg.html)

Size 4

(http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq67/aqureshi2004/2014_04270038_zps20d5336b.jpg) (http://s434.photobucket.com/user/aqureshi2004/media/2014_04270038_zps20d5336b.jpg.html)
(http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq67/aqureshi2004/2014_04270039_zps62b96368.jpg) (http://s434.photobucket.com/user/aqureshi2004/media/2014_04270039_zps62b96368.jpg.html)
(http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq67/aqureshi2004/2014_04270040_zpsbcc9d2a3.jpg) (http://s434.photobucket.com/user/aqureshi2004/media/2014_04270040_zpsbcc9d2a3.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Visit to Spartan WareHouse
Post by: Rowan on May 05, 2014, 01:25:10 PM
Do these bats come in small mens?
Title: Re: Visit to Spartan WareHouse
Post by: Uzi Sports on May 05, 2014, 02:07:52 PM
Do these bats come in small mens?
not sure but i can check with the spartan guys
Title: Re: Visit to Spartan WareHouse
Post by: Elsi on May 14, 2014, 12:09:15 PM
Lovely looking bats and my mate has a Matty Prior version of the Spartan and it's a monster!
Title: Re: Visit to Spartan WareHouse
Post by: himanshuvohra on May 29, 2014, 06:04:21 AM
Nice collection asad bhai....you really put in a lot of effort in hand picking so many bats....



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