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Title: Redback on its way - but which labels???????
Post by: petehosk on November 05, 2009, 01:01:35 AM: I have taken the plunge and Gary is kindly making me a lovely bat.
I have opted for a hybrid type Redback. A cross between the Allegiance and Surefire.
But I now have to decide which stickers I would like on it - the nice red Surefire, or the class blass Allegiance?

What do you guys think???
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Post by: musama91 on November 05, 2009, 01:06:06 AM: allegiance ftw. Too classy and luxurious NOT to go for it!
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Post by: tommo256 on November 05, 2009, 04:32:31 PM: Surefire look nice :)
Title: Re: Redback on its way - but which labels???????
Post by: petehosk on November 05, 2009, 04:37:02 PM: I was thinking the Allegiance straight away, but have made that age-old mistake of looking at the Surefire and thinking how nnice those new red stickers look against a white drip! DOH!!!

Why do i torture myself like this!!!

I have the weekend to think about it and make up my mind!
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Post by: Apple on November 05, 2009, 04:58:38 PM: On the front the surefire, and on the back the black?

not sure if that would be allowed but i think that would look class
Title: Re: Redback on its way - but which labels???????
Post by: petehosk on November 05, 2009, 05:05:41 PM: Now why did you have to go and suggest that!!!!
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Post by: gramw on November 05, 2009, 05:09:59 PM: Quote from: petehosk on November 05, 2009, 04:37:02 PM
I was thinking the Allegiance straight away, but have made that age-old mistake of looking at the Surefire and thinking how nnice those new red stickers look against a white drip! DOH!!!

Why do i torture myself like this!!!

I have the weekend to think about it and make up my mind!
Thats what mine is like, looks class
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Post by: petehosk on November 05, 2009, 05:12:47 PM: What is your like? Red with white grip?
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Post by: GJ on November 05, 2009, 05:19:22 PM: Black stickers with white grip, would look pretty classy ;D
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Post by: mdl_1979 on November 05, 2009, 05:29:09 PM: I've got the Allegiance stickers, and use white grips. Definitely the way forward!
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Post by: petehosk on November 05, 2009, 05:32:04 PM: Ok - that sounds nice!
The black Allegiance stickers and white grip!
I think that would work well!
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Post by: Middler on November 05, 2009, 05:36:24 PM: I would def pick the allegiance stickers mate! I think I'll be ordering one closer to the start if next season. What is the profile going to be like, I know you said a hybrid of both, but which aspects?
Title: Re: Redback on its way - but which labels???????
Post by: petehosk on November 05, 2009, 05:45:55 PM: Had a good chat with Gary and decided on the following spec:

Weight: 2-11/12
Grade: Premier (8-10 grains)
Profile: Allegiance / Surefire
Getting it pre-knocked in by hand.

But it will be similar to the Allegiance in profile, but I wasn't concerned with huge edges.
So Gary will be making the edges slightly thinner, but adding more wood to the meat of the bat.
It should mean a longer and wider sweet spot. And a more forgiving blade.
I guess it should also mean it will go like a bullet if I get it anywhere near the middle of the bat!!

Oh yeah - and also Black Allegiance stickers with a white grip........probably!!!
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Post by: AlRidd on November 05, 2009, 05:48:14 PM: that sounds beautiful mate, cant wait to see pics
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Post by: petehosk on November 05, 2009, 05:52:44 PM: I must admit that I'm seriously looking forward to it arriving!
Gary said it should be the back end of next week. And will have camera poised ready to post pics on here!
Title: Re: Redback on its way - but which labels???????
Post by: gramw on November 05, 2009, 06:08:40 PM: Quote from: petehosk on November 05, 2009, 05:12:47 PM
What is your like? Red with white grip?

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc317/gram10_safc/P1010007.jpg)
Title: Re: Redback on its way - but which labels???????
Post by: petehosk on November 05, 2009, 06:14:58 PM: Nice willow. The fusion skyer is good too!
And that transparent handle on the Fearnley is so amazing! ;-)

But Red with white grip is fab - could do with a pic of the black sticker with a white grip to compare it with!
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Post by: GJ on November 13, 2009, 06:02:05 PM: Did you get your redback through Pete? and what labels did you get?
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Post by: petehosk on November 13, 2009, 06:17:13 PM: I decided on the black labels with the white grip.
Still not here yet.
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Post by: leeroy_acko on November 13, 2009, 07:05:08 PM: could you get the stickers off that magnum??? I want them for my part made i am going to destroy!
Title: Re: Redback on its way - but which labels???????
Post by: petehosk on November 15, 2009, 06:18:14 PM: Ok - Gary has sent pics of the blade and the profile of my finished bat!!
Not quite sure how to post pics - anyone do this for me???
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Post by: AlRidd on November 15, 2009, 06:40:31 PM: I will mate.
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Post by: GJ on November 15, 2009, 06:42:40 PM: There you go Pete. Looks good.
(http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss210/GregDude99/Face-1.jpg)

(http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss210/GregDude99/Profile.jpg)
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Post by: AlRidd on November 15, 2009, 06:43:30 PM: WOW! That is some seriously nice willow.
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Post by: 400notout on November 15, 2009, 06:47:31 PM: Looks fantastic, Gary keeps churning out beauties! Doesn't look like there is too much concaving on it?
Title: Re: Redback on its way - but which labels???????
Post by: petehosk on November 15, 2009, 06:55:38 PM: The spec I asked Gary for was:

Weight: 2-11/12
Grade: Premier (8-10 grains)
Profile: Surefire/Allegiance hybrid
Stickers: Allegiance
Grip: White
Knocked In: Yep!

So we had discussion on the phone and I told him I was happy for the edges to be smaller with more meat on the back of the blade - didnt expect the edges to even be as bog as they are. Am looking forward to trying this bat out!! ;D
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Post by: AlRidd on November 15, 2009, 06:59:10 PM: Hi Pete,
Are you selling any of the Gazillion bats you have as I am always on the hunt for more wood.
Cheers
Title: Re: Redback on its way - but which labels???????
Post by: petehosk on November 15, 2009, 07:05:55 PM: Hi mate

Thanks for offering to post the pics for me (and thanks Lucifer for doing it)
I will eventually be looking at selling some bats. At the moment, I am kind of trying to sort out which ones need a refurb.
So I have several being refurbed and a few more to address in the next couple of weeks.
I will probably leave it until after Xmas now, as this time of the year is always so blooming manic!
One thing I will start to do within the next week or so, is start to post some reviews, so should be some nice bats on there soon!
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Post by: AlRidd on November 15, 2009, 07:10:13 PM: Ok no worries mate, what standard of cricket do you play if you don't mind me asking?
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Post by: leeroy_acko on November 15, 2009, 07:14:46 PM: Looks amazing, really impressed.

what shirts are they by the way, behind the bat?
Title: Re: Redback on its way - but which labels???????
Post by: petehosk on November 15, 2009, 07:17:28 PM: I didnt start playing cricket until 5 years ago.
I grew up playing a good standard of rugby and football, and doing martial arts! So I didn't have time for any more sport!!!
But 5 years ago I started playing for a decent village side and batting at no.11.
But my average (year on year) has gone 0, 1, 7, 12, and this season just under 30. And have moved up to bat at no.5 or 6. And occasionally no.2.
We also play a twenty20 friendly league mid week, although ?I have just done my level 2 coaching, so didnt have too much opportunity between coaching for mid-week matches last year!!
So not a great standard compared to alot of people on here, but I am still learning the game. And am a stubborn git who is always determined to do things well. So will keep going until I am too old, or move onto something else!!
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Post by: petehosk on November 15, 2009, 07:19:12 PM: Hi Leeroy

The pics were taken by Gary (from Redback) and he sent them to me today.
So not sure what the shirts are. But if you ask him, he wil prob tell you.
Title: Re: Redback on its way - but which labels???????
Post by: leeroy_acko on November 15, 2009, 07:20:56 PM: OK cool.

Since I joined this forum about 6 weeks ago, I could easily have bought about 20 bats (and have now bought 2!)- the custom made boys stuff looks amazing, I have to say...
Title: Re: Redback on its way - but which labels???????
Post by: petehosk on November 15, 2009, 07:25:25 PM: I like the look of some of the bats. But as soon as I saw some of the pics of the Redback bats, I couldn't resist!!
If this bat goes like it looks, it going to have to be in the main kitbag alongside the Screaming Cat and Laver!!!
Wisden rated Redback so highly in their 2009 kit test too!! They stated something like "goes like a barn door in a gale!" and evidently the test bat had to be prized out the testers hands, as they didn't want to give the bat back!
So I suspect that once I get this bat, it won't be going anywhere but in my hands!!
Title: Re: Redback on its way - but which labels???????
Post by: Redback Cricket on November 15, 2009, 09:03:15 PM: They are signed shirts from various sponsored players (the players actual shirts)
Title: Re: Redback on its way - but which labels???????
Post by: petehosk on November 16, 2009, 02:40:19 PM: Hey - I wonder if any of the players from this forum will eventually have success at a good level (such as County) and sign you a shirt?

Are there any players on this forum likely to progress to anywhere close to County level????
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Post by: AlRidd on November 16, 2009, 03:52:31 PM: Tommy B is very close I believe.
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Post by: Washington on November 16, 2009, 03:55:55 PM: Now that looks like a very NICE piece of willow :)
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Post by: petehosk on November 16, 2009, 04:10:09 PM: Cool - I get the impression that there are some decent players on the forum!

And I will take lots of pics and do a review when it arrives - it should be waiting at home tomorrow when I get home!
It almost feels like Christmas!
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Post by: umar on November 16, 2009, 04:41:51 PM: Looks awesome pete, I've been looking to buy a redbackk for sometime now, and I want a similar profile to yours, although I would go with the surefire stickers! Have you used your beast yet mate?
Title: Re: Redback on its way - but which labels???????
Post by: petehosk on November 16, 2009, 04:53:39 PM: Am waiting for it to arrive. Gary takes a couple of pics and then sends the bat off. Should arrive tomorrow - and the profile looks good.
I will take some clearer photos when I review it.
Let me see what its like first, and will let you know what the pick-up and feel of the bat is like. And if you like the sound of it, you will know which profile to order.
And I was undecided about the labels too, but the black lebels won (only just) - personal preference I guess.

If you want, I will be happy to let you know once I have got the bat?
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Post by: eaowbear on November 16, 2009, 07:32:10 PM: Looks awesome Pete and think you have an absolute gem there! Hope you score plenty with it!
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Post by: petehosk on November 19, 2009, 12:52:27 AM: OK - it's arrived! It is a gorgeous looking bat too.
I guess I had better dig the camerqa out and write an initial review!!
So will see if I can start that tomorrow - so watch the review section in the next day or two!
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Post by: 100 not out on November 29, 2009, 11:28:37 PM: cmon pete. . . wheres the review. just wondered how it compares to L&W and M&H that you have.
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Post by: petehosk on November 30, 2009, 12:09:13 AM: Ok - have been a little occupied with work and family stuff.

But I will promise to do it this week!
I will take some nice pics of the bats too, for those who like a bit of bat porn! ;D

The Redback is a beaut of a bat and I will try not to leave any detail out!
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Post by: 100 not out on December 06, 2009, 04:10:55 PM: Peter. . . .am i gonna see this review ???
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Post by: petehosk on December 06, 2009, 04:15:24 PM: Its funny you should ask, as I took a few photos today to go with the review!
So pics taken, words to do now. ;D
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Post by: petehosk on December 06, 2009, 10:04:17 PM: Review done. Just trying to find out how to post photos before pasting the review!
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Post by: GJ on December 06, 2009, 10:08:35 PM: If you have the pictures on photobucket, copy the direct link. Then press the insert image button on your post and paste the code into their. Hope this helps.
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Post by: petehosk on December 06, 2009, 10:29:28 PM: Better test this!

(http://s551.photobucket.com/albums/ii471/petehosk/Redback_Hybrid/?action-view&current=Profile.jpg)
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Post by: petehosk on December 06, 2009, 10:31:45 PM: Test2

(http://<a href="http://s551.photobucket.com/albums/ii471/petehosk/Redback_Hybrid/?action-view&current=Profile.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i551.photobucket.com/albums/ii471/petehosk/Redback_Hybrid/Profile.jpg" border="0" alt="RB_Profile"></a>)
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Post by: petehosk on December 06, 2009, 10:35:04 PM: (http://s551.photobucket.com/albums/ii471/petehosk/Redback_Hybrid/?action-view&current=Face.jpg)
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Post by: petehosk on December 06, 2009, 10:37:47 PM: (http://i551.photobucket.com/albums/ii471/petehosk/Redback_Hybrid/Face.jpg)
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Post by: petehosk on December 06, 2009, 10:38:36 PM: OK! Now we're cooking!
Cheers Lucifer!

Will make a new post in the proper bat review section!