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Companies => Off-the-shelf companies => Sareen Sports => Topic started by: WalkingWicket37 on November 15, 2014, 08:28:02 PM
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Evening all
I've had a beer or 4 and gone on the interweb, and I really want to buy myself one of these!
http://onlinestockist.com/SS-I-Bat-English-Willow-Cricket-Bat-Michael-Clarke-Shape-P3472256.aspx (http://onlinestockist.com/SS-I-Bat-English-Willow-Cricket-Bat-Michael-Clarke-Shape-P3472256.aspx)
Question though, it looks the same shape as my SS LE, what is the actual difference (other than price and stickers)?
http://onlinestockist.com/SS-Limited-Edition-English-Willow-Cricket-Bat-2014-Full-Back-Profile-P4035530.aspx (http://onlinestockist.com/SS-Limited-Edition-English-Willow-Cricket-Bat-2014-Full-Back-Profile-P4035530.aspx)
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About forty quid
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Some pics of ton i bat I had
(http://i1063.photobucket.com/albums/t518/i12breakfree/CricDeals-stock/EEC0EDEF-D85D-4BF2-B990-EE603E9A8185_zpsrgkicskq.jpg) (http://s1063.photobucket.com/user/i12breakfree/media/CricDeals-stock/EEC0EDEF-D85D-4BF2-B990-EE603E9A8185_zpsrgkicskq.jpg.html)
(http://i1063.photobucket.com/albums/t518/i12breakfree/CricDeals-stock/85682830-ED0B-47C6-ADFE-BDBD4EE62BE7_zpsr06wkyvk.jpg) (http://s1063.photobucket.com/user/i12breakfree/media/CricDeals-stock/85682830-ED0B-47C6-ADFE-BDBD4EE62BE7_zpsr06wkyvk.jpg.html)
(http://i1063.photobucket.com/albums/t518/i12breakfree/CricDeals-stock/CEE8C88D-9686-4491-9E49-2D2623B06092_zpsuqqhgcdz.jpg) (http://s1063.photobucket.com/user/i12breakfree/media/CricDeals-stock/CEE8C88D-9686-4491-9E49-2D2623B06092_zpsuqqhgcdz.jpg.html)
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That's a beauty of a bat that is!
Not helping the fact I want one though haha
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Didn't woodworm have a model called the iBat?
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Didn't woodworm have a model called the iBat?
They did indeed!
I think it was the red one so it may still be available
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This is my must have SS bat, just need to find the excuse to buy one.
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Same shape as my Heritage. At £78 they're a frickin steal.
http://onlinestockist.com/SS-HERITAGE-2014-Ton-English-Willow-Cricket-Bat-P4905832.aspx (http://onlinestockist.com/SS-HERITAGE-2014-Ton-English-Willow-Cricket-Bat-P4905832.aspx)
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Got an iron in the fire which will hopefully meet my needs and fall into the steal category!
(Subject to the bat in question not being sold!) :-[
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Same shape as my Heritage. At £78 they're a frickin steal.
[url]http://onlinestockist.com/SS-HERITAGE-2014-Ton-English-Willow-Cricket-Bat-P4905832.aspx[/url] ([url]http://onlinestockist.com/SS-HERITAGE-2014-Ton-English-Willow-Cricket-Bat-P4905832.aspx[/url])
If I were in the market for a new stick I would be picking one or two of these up. Great profile at a fantastic price.
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There is a SS Heritage currently on ebay at the same price as the OS price. Looks pretty good for grade 2.
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Evening all
I've had a beer or 4 and gone on the interweb, and I really want to buy myself one of these!
[url]http://onlinestockist.com/SS-I-Bat-English-Willow-Cricket-Bat-Michael-Clarke-Shape-P3472256.aspx[/url] ([url]http://onlinestockist.com/SS-I-Bat-English-Willow-Cricket-Bat-Michael-Clarke-Shape-P3472256.aspx[/url])
Question though, it looks the same shape as my SS LE, what is the actual difference (other than price and stickers)?
[url]http://onlinestockist.com/SS-Limited-Edition-English-Willow-Cricket-Bat-2014-Full-Back-Profile-P4035530.aspx[/url] ([url]http://onlinestockist.com/SS-Limited-Edition-English-Willow-Cricket-Bat-2014-Full-Back-Profile-P4035530.aspx[/url])
I think the difference is the no. of grains advertised, SS LE may have more grains usually than the I-Bat
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Lovely looking bat this but I would go for Limited edition as this is only around £25 more than the ibat.
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There is a SS Heritage currently on ebay at the same price as the OS price. Looks pretty good for grade 2.
Is this the one you are talking about? Are you also watching this?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/321586460423?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/321586460423?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649)
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Right I'm sober, and I don't think I bought anything! (Not cricket related anyway!)
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Right I'm sober, and I don't think I bought anything! (Not cricket related anyway!)
It's not good this close to Xmas when you wake up in fear of cricket purchases...
It is all too much of a regular occurrence...
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Never drink and shop
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Never drink and shop
It is the only reason my loved ones ever get any presents. Unfortunately, I have to suffer the odd new piece of cricket equipment I do not need!
God bless alcohol!
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My wife asked last night why i need 5 pairs of pads
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It is the only reason my loved ones ever get any presents. Unfortunately, I have to suffer the odd new piece of cricket equipment I do not need!
God bless alcohol!
Alcohol is Gods way of saying that he loves us and wants us to be happy! :D
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They're now on deal of the week!
Much wantage...
http://onlinestockist.com/SS-I-Bat-English-Willow-Cricket-Bat-Michael-Clarke-Shape-P3472256.aspx (http://onlinestockist.com/SS-I-Bat-English-Willow-Cricket-Bat-Michael-Clarke-Shape-P3472256.aspx)
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Oh bugger! There goes my resolve. Anyone thinking of placing an order?
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Oh bugger! There goes my resolve. Anyone thinking of placing an order?
PMd you bud
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Oh god, that offer is so tempting.
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Ok, so I took the plunge and went for one of the I-bats as the offer seemed so good from Onlinestockist. I have the company before and always been happy with the service. I really wanted a light SS but the lightest they had in stock was 2lb 10oz so I went for that.
It arrived within 5 days of placing the order and was well packaged and came with an excellent carry case. It was nearer 2lb 11oz but then I guess it does have a scuff sheet on. They sent a spare scuff sheet too and I weighed that separately and it was nearly 1/2 oz so the bat would have been just over 2lb 10oz originally. I have added a second grip for balance which I know weighs just over 1 oz so total weight is now just shy of 2lb 12oz.
It is a massive bat. 44mm edges , thick toe and no concaving at all. It picks up well due to the duck bill toe I guess and just feels big, wide and powerful in the hands. It knocks up well and will I am sure go like a rocket when I have had a few nets. It may just end up being my 20/20 bat though due to its weight (I am looking in to getting a lighter, full backed SS).
It is definitely similar to Clarke's profile and with six straight grains and very few blemishes it is good quality willow. It really is as big a bat as I've seen and I have held some 3lb bats.
I would highly recommend Onlinestockist, and their communication and willingness to help is up there with many others in my opinion. Hope you enjoy the pics.
(http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/b537/Nurts/imagejpg1_zpsbafac6a4.jpg) (http://s1290.photobucket.com/user/Nurts/media/imagejpg1_zpsbafac6a4.jpg.html)
(http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/b537/Nurts/imagejpg4_zps09ae1803.jpg) (http://s1290.photobucket.com/user/Nurts/media/imagejpg4_zps09ae1803.jpg.html)
(http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/b537/Nurts/imagejpg5_zpsc1da0f4d.jpg) (http://s1290.photobucket.com/user/Nurts/media/imagejpg5_zpsc1da0f4d.jpg.html)
(http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/b537/Nurts/imagejpg3_zps1356fc90.jpg) (http://s1290.photobucket.com/user/Nurts/media/imagejpg3_zps1356fc90.jpg.html)
(http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/b537/Nurts/imagejpg2_zpsd5b7f8cc.jpg) (http://s1290.photobucket.com/user/Nurts/media/imagejpg2_zpsd5b7f8cc.jpg.html)
(http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/b537/Nurts/imagejpg6_zps3af795e7.jpg) (http://s1290.photobucket.com/user/Nurts/media/imagejpg6_zps3af795e7.jpg.html)
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Are these guys in the UK? Can you visit and look at the bats?
Cheers
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Oh Cam will be very envious!
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Are these guys in the UK? Can you visit and look at the bats?
Cheers
No.
Online Stockist is based in India.
I've not seen an I-Bat available here (UK) for a long while.
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So would you be confident buying from India? It would be hard to return? The prices are good but is it quality English willow?
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Oh Cam will be very envious!
Should've bought one of them instead of a new helmet really! ;)
Lovely bat mate, hope it serves you well.
But if it's too heavy and it needs a good home just let me know :-[
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On a side note, has anyone noticed that SQ sports in london get a lot of their items from Online Stockist then re sell on?
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I'm certain these are genuine SS bats and therefore quality English willow. Certainly up there with other bats from other manufacturers that I have had in the past.
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On a side note, has anyone noticed that SQ sports in london get a lot of their items from Online Stockist then re sell on?
I wouldn't be so sure mate...
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Im absolutely positive! Just so happens that OS gets a 2.5 SG in stock, next minute SQ are saying they have the same bat. Same has happened with a TON reserve and a 2.8 SF triumph. All appeared on OS page in the last couple of weeks, and all are now being sold by SQ. SQ also seem to stock the unbranded stuff OS sells.
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On a side note, has anyone noticed that SQ sports in london get a lot of their items from Online Stockist then re sell on?
I've spoken to SQ-Sports on a number of occasions.
Their bats come from various sources. Not just one channel of distribution.
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I've spoken to SQ-Sports on a number of occasions.
Their bats come from various sources. Not just one channel of distribution.
Notice how i said a lot, i didn't say all.
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Ive spoken to them a lot too, i was about to buy an SF bat from then, then i realised i had seen the same bat in two places.
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Here's an example
https://www.facebook.com/121460267865184/photos/pb.121460267865184.-2207520000.1420295618./935892139755322/?type=1&theater (https://www.facebook.com/121460267865184/photos/pb.121460267865184.-2207520000.1420295618./935892139755322/?type=1&theater)
https://twitter.com/SQSports/status/549314239647997953 (https://twitter.com/SQSports/status/549314239647997953)
Not saying its a bad thing as the bat looks a beauty! Just something i picked up on!