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Equipment => Bats => Reviews => Topic started by: qasim_aziz99 on March 05, 2015, 08:26:46 PM

Title: My new RK custom
Post by: qasim_aziz99 on March 05, 2015, 08:26:46 PM
Hi guys

Just thought I`d share my new purchase RK custom bat. Went to see Ryan a few weeks ago to get a joker esque bat made. Ryan`s top bloke had a good chat with him and really good customer service. Started knocking in the bat
and it pings all over can`t wait to test it in the nets. Has a really good pick up you can`t tell it weighs 3lb+


 

Specs

Weight - 3lb 2
Edges -  40 mm
Spine Height -  65-67 mm
Concaving - Minimal/ Moderate
Ping - It pings like a  b*****d
Pick up -  really good



(http://i1065.photobucket.com/albums/u386/qaziz99/20150305_150506_zps65eqswr2.jpg)[/URL] 
(http://i1065.photobucket.com/albums/u386/qaziz99/20150305_145739_zpsvtoags1v.jpg) (http://s1065.photobucket.com/user/qaziz99/media/20150305_145739_zpsvtoags1v.jpg.html)

(http://i1065.photobucket.com/albums/u386/qaziz99/20150305_145645_zpsve0xkpft.jpg) (http://s1065.photobucket.com/user/qaziz99/media/20150305_145645_zpsve0xkpft.jpg.html)

(http://i1065.photobucket.com/albums/u386/qaziz99/20150305_145624_zpsokz9f8wq.jpg) (http://s1065.photobucket.com/user/qaziz99/media/20150305_145624_zpsokz9f8wq.jpg.html)
(http://i1065.photobucket.com/albums/u386/qaziz99/20150305_145402_zpsvo0onaqz.jpg) (http://s1065.photobucket.com/user/qaziz99/media/20150305_145402_zpsvo0onaqz.jpg.html)

Next to my last seasons match bat

(http://i1065.photobucket.com/albums/u386/qaziz99/20150305_184858_zps0zobfbuz.jpg) (http://s1065.photobucket.com/user/qaziz99/media/20150305_184858_zps0zobfbuz.jpg.html)
Title: Re: My new RK custom
Post by: ProWannabe88 on March 05, 2015, 08:29:46 PM
That's mahoooosive!!
Title: Re: My new RK custom
Post by: RF on March 05, 2015, 08:32:47 PM
3lb 2!!!  MASSIVE

This looks great mate, can't wait to see it in the flesh.

Ryan makes some quality bats

Russ

Title: Re: My new RK custom
Post by: liscon12 on March 05, 2015, 08:45:41 PM
You must lift Bro! haha what a beast!!
Title: Re: My new RK custom
Post by: procricket on March 05, 2015, 09:21:39 PM
Very good and underated is Ryan top lad and maker
Title: Re: My new RK custom
Post by: qasim_aziz99 on March 05, 2015, 09:32:51 PM
Very good and underated is Ryan top lad and maker

Yh very underrated. He had a few waitng to be collected all had superb  finishing  and all had lovely  pick ups
Title: Re: My new RK custom
Post by: SOULMAN1012 on March 06, 2015, 07:05:18 AM
Looks like a cracking profile was it replicated on a specific profile? Good to see an RK on here again as not seen one in a while. Finish looks excellent as does the stickers on the new bats and willow grade looks to be very good as well .

That weight is huge though, you must have some guns to bat with that for any length of time lol
Title: Re: My new RK custom
Post by: InternalTraining on March 06, 2015, 07:10:15 AM
Details please. Edge size? Spine height? Bow? High middle?
Title: Re: My new RK custom
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on March 06, 2015, 08:28:43 AM
Details please. Edge size? Spine height? Bow? High middle?

Look at the OP and there's a list of specs answering most of these questions, and the pictures show the swell of the sweetspot and the bow....  :-[

Title: Re: My new RK custom
Post by: qasim_aziz99 on March 06, 2015, 09:42:44 AM
Looks like a cracking profile was it replicated on a specific profile? Good to see an RK on here again as not seen one in a while. Finish looks excellent as does the stickers on the new bats and willow grade looks to be very good as well .

That weight is huge though, you must have some guns to bat with that for any length of time lol

Yh I had my uncle's Raje bat replicated but his bat had a lower spine height and a lot of concaving. His weighs 2lb 14 but Ryan somehow managed (witchcraft) to get the pick up spot on. Not much difference between pick ups execpt one has more wood.
Title: Re: My new RK custom
Post by: Ryan on March 06, 2015, 03:28:24 PM
Thanks for the review Qasim, always good to hear a good honest review - I'm sure it will serve you well!



Title: Re: My new RK custom
Post by: RF on March 11, 2015, 09:27:01 PM
I saw this bat yesterday whilst we were having a little net.

The pick up was amazing, I would never have guessed it was 3lb if I hadn't known already, more like a 2,11 or 2,12.

Absolutely huge piece of timber but very well balanced.  It seemed to ping well off the middle too.

It's an amazing bat, very jealous Qasim.

Top job by Ryan too, superb bat
Title: Re: My new RK custom
Post by: Ryan on March 11, 2015, 09:53:33 PM
Thanks mate, appriciate the good feeback. It's always nice to get a little feedback from other people and it's all positive so no complaints here.

Here's some photos of the bat before Qasim collected.

(http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/hh498/Kelsallcustombats/Mobile%20Uploads/20150301_123555_zpsrl5ayeea.jpg)

(http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/hh498/Kelsallcustombats/Mobile%20Uploads/20150301_123614_zpsp7jvz7se.jpg)

(http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/hh498/Kelsallcustombats/Mobile%20Uploads/20150301_123605_zpsq60arrdv.jpg)
Title: Re: My new RK custom
Post by: jwebber86 on March 11, 2015, 10:20:24 PM
looks like a lovely stick.

im thinking of using a 3lb bat again this year but this would be buying more bats ;)
Title: Re: My new RK custom
Post by: Ryan on March 12, 2015, 07:26:40 PM
Go on treat yourself [emoji14]
Title: Re: My new RK custom
Post by: Ams4287 on March 12, 2015, 08:25:34 PM
Another spot on stick from Mr Kelsall!

Better get that toe knocked in Qasim for those Yorkers (if you invite me to a net again that is  ;) ) - looks a beast!
Title: Re: My new RK custom
Post by: qasim_aziz99 on April 05, 2015, 07:52:41 PM
Used the bat in today match. Felt really good pinging all over the place  little push went for 4 and 3 nice sixes.
Title: Re: My new RK custom
Post by: Ryan on April 05, 2015, 08:28:42 PM
Glad it's opening up well, I'm sure it will just get better and better over time.