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Companies => Off-the-shelf companies => Sareen Sports => Topic started by: WalkingWicket37 on April 21, 2015, 04:58:16 PM
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After the whole eBay saga derailed my other thread somewhat, I was banking on another parcel to cheer me up a bit. It only seemed fair to give this beauty their own thread so they got all the limelight!
I bought this bat from Cricmart, who most of you will be aware of for one reason or another. They were an unkown company to me, so I was aware I was taking a risk when buying (overseas transaction and an unknown source) and I was very lucky that there wasn't any import tax to pay on my delivery.
Here she is!
The bat weighs 2lb9.375 (or 2lb9 & 3/8 if you prefer)
40mm edges and a 59mm spine with minimal concaving, to my mind there's a lot of wood in the right places!
I count 13 grains, on the whole they're fairly evenly spaced and straight. Considering this bat was less than £60 posted I'd say it was a bargain!
The stickers are pure class (but I love the master series) and the TON branding is the new embossed method. No sharpie (other brands of permanent marker are available) in sight :D
I was very impressed with the lovely Camouflage bat cover it came with, and the Master 1000 sticker is embossed (something not present on my 5000).
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb450/CPye061194/F356CA3C-F922-436F-8795-A015053BB95D_zpskwfgwfxk.jpg) (http://s1206.photobucket.com/user/CPye061194/media/F356CA3C-F922-436F-8795-A015053BB95D_zpskwfgwfxk.jpg.html)
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb450/CPye061194/CE6D75C0-21CB-48A5-9FB8-3EA892CC1DAE_zps8sdo7qzg.jpg) (http://s1206.photobucket.com/user/CPye061194/media/CE6D75C0-21CB-48A5-9FB8-3EA892CC1DAE_zps8sdo7qzg.jpg.html)
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb450/CPye061194/4A9E6F3A-06D5-4EFB-BCB5-74B26499CBAB_zpss3vglx8s.jpg) (http://s1206.photobucket.com/user/CPye061194/media/4A9E6F3A-06D5-4EFB-BCB5-74B26499CBAB_zpss3vglx8s.jpg.html)
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb450/CPye061194/5E287C80-EC80-4A90-A4C8-04A4DFB9BC0E_zpslgz2h7vp.jpg) (http://s1206.photobucket.com/user/CPye061194/media/5E287C80-EC80-4A90-A4C8-04A4DFB9BC0E_zpslgz2h7vp.jpg.html)
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb450/CPye061194/9DF11231-7DB5-41EC-A12C-163557812543_zpswf3r9om9.jpg) (http://s1206.photobucket.com/user/CPye061194/media/9DF11231-7DB5-41EC-A12C-163557812543_zpswf3r9om9.jpg.html)
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb450/CPye061194/641CC4C4-AD99-4099-92AF-146618DF6FB4_zpsveqyd3ok.jpg) (http://s1206.photobucket.com/user/CPye061194/media/641CC4C4-AD99-4099-92AF-146618DF6FB4_zpsveqyd3ok.jpg.html)
Next step is to possible remove the master sticker and the edge stickers (still undecided), add an extra layer of binding to the bottom of the handle, oil, knock in and apply a scuff sheet!
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I've just tapped up some old balls and she makes a lovely noise, not the tinny sound some new bats make but a nice deep woody sound on hitting the ball.
I then used a mallet and toe is dead (aren't all bats) up to where my thumb is, where the mallet came off right up to where the Master sticker is. This area isn't all middle by any means, but it's certainly a generous sweet spot :D
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb450/CPye061194/9C309D8C-E120-48F3-AA9D-C304FA378BC1_zps4hegnzpu.jpg) (http://s1206.photobucket.com/user/CPye061194/media/9C309D8C-E120-48F3-AA9D-C304FA378BC1_zps4hegnzpu.jpg.html)
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Looks a nice stick.
How many ss you got now? And how many you had since end of last season?
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I currently own 3 and am refurbing one for a teammate.
Since last season I've owned another 4 on top of these.
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Considering that just covers like those cost 15 bucks the bat is a real bargain at 45. ;)
Looks decent for the price. How's the ping and middle?
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45quid????
I've nearly paid that for a refurb!
Stunning value for money and a lovely looking bat
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£45? This bat was £36.27 plus postage (which was about £23 from memory) ;)
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Nice Cam feel free to share the other bits lol
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The edge stickers remain (for now)
I have taken the master sticker off and given the bat a coat of oil. I've got the look, let's just hope I bat like Sanga from now on! :D
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb450/CPye061194/6F258D1A-D073-48B6-BA98-A7E68E1810E0_zpsogwms2kf.jpg) (http://s1206.photobucket.com/user/CPye061194/media/6F258D1A-D073-48B6-BA98-A7E68E1810E0_zpsogwms2kf.jpg.html)
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Very nice.... even firewood is expensive than that lol
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Is this a light, medium or heavy bat according to the supplier?
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Is this a light, medium or heavy bat according to the supplier?
I selected light but was sent pictures and specs of several I could chose from
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Leave the edge stickers on Cam, they look really good.
I will for now mate, we'll see how good they look (or if they've fallen off) after I've snicked off a few times though! :-[
I wasn't sure if I wanted to take the master sticker off or not, it looked great because it was embossed, but the bat looks cleaner with it off and I can put a scuff up the the stickers without bubbles over embossed bits now so I'm happy with what I've done :D
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For a 1000 i think you have a cracker of a bat mate good luck :)
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After the whole eBay saga derailed my other thread somewhat, I was banking on another parcel to cheer me up a bit. It only seemed fair to give this beauty their own thread so they got all the limelight!
I bought this bat from Cricmart, who most of you will be aware of for one reason or another. They were an unkown company to me, so I was aware I was taking a risk when buying (overseas transaction and an unknown source) and I was very lucky that there wasn't any import tax to pay on my delivery.
Here she is!
The bat weighs 2lb9.375 (or 2lb9 & 3/8 if you prefer)
40mm edges and a 59mm spine with minimal concaving, to my mind there's a lot of wood in the right places!
I count 13 grains, on the whole they're fairly evenly spaced and straight. Considering this bat was less than £60 posted I'd say it was a bargain!
The stickers are pure class (but I love the master series) and the TON branding is the new embossed method. No sharpie (other brands of permanent marker are available) in sight :D
I was very impressed with the lovely Camouflage bat cover it came with, and the Master 1000 sticker is embossed (something not present on my 5000).
([url]http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb450/CPye061194/F356CA3C-F922-436F-8795-A015053BB95D_zpskwfgwfxk.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1206.photobucket.com/user/CPye061194/media/F356CA3C-F922-436F-8795-A015053BB95D_zpskwfgwfxk.jpg.html[/url])
([url]http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb450/CPye061194/CE6D75C0-21CB-48A5-9FB8-3EA892CC1DAE_zps8sdo7qzg.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1206.photobucket.com/user/CPye061194/media/CE6D75C0-21CB-48A5-9FB8-3EA892CC1DAE_zps8sdo7qzg.jpg.html[/url])
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Next step is to possible remove the master sticker and the edge stickers (still undecided), add an extra layer of binding to the bottom of the handle, oil, knock in and apply a scuff sheet!
Cricmart is the same as cricketstoreonline.com. I think they were seperate businesses at some point but Jason must've bought 'em
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You are thinking of cricmart.com, which is not the same as cricmart.in which is where this kit came from.
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thats a nice looking stick for just tiny amount :o :o
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Right then! The bat has been oiled, the edges rounding and a bit of walking all over with the mallet, a scuff sheet applied (to the bottom of the SS on the sticker), an extra half later of binding applied to the bottom of the handle and the knobbly bit applied to the top of the handle.
The bat now comes in at 2lb11 & 1/8 (my weight! :D)
I just need to finish knocking it in now! (Unless someone wants to do it for me?)
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb450/CPye061194/B79002E5-8A53-4A3C-9FCC-B0C80DD523C1_zpseasktphs.jpg) (http://s1206.photobucket.com/user/CPye061194/media/B79002E5-8A53-4A3C-9FCC-B0C80DD523C1_zpseasktphs.jpg.html)
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb450/CPye061194/12E716AA-99E1-4840-9320-477534AA8E8F_zpstkwmwsrn.jpg) (http://s1206.photobucket.com/user/CPye061194/media/12E716AA-99E1-4840-9320-477534AA8E8F_zpstkwmwsrn.jpg.html)
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb450/CPye061194/5DB4D847-C37D-405E-AA70-07F061BF6C9F_zpsmynlgdxo.jpg) (http://s1206.photobucket.com/user/CPye061194/media/5DB4D847-C37D-405E-AA70-07F061BF6C9F_zpsmynlgdxo.jpg.html)
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Was any sticky residue left when you removed the sticker? Top job on that
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Was any sticky residue left when you removed the sticker? Top job on that
There was a small amount that I got off with white spirit.
I then gave the whole face a very fine sanding before I oiled and there's no sign it was ever there
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Nice bat there Cam, very very hard to beat the value there, as said earlier even a bat refurb costs nearly the amount you paid.
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What grit did you use Cam when sanding it? FYI I've finally done it and bought a Master 1000 :D Hopefully it'll be with me soon as it was posted today, I think I've got a bargain considering how many grains there are and how straight those grains are as well, what do you guys think?
(http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k126/Liam_Mulholland/Bat_zpsgwrzxyxt.jpeg) (http://s87.photobucket.com/user/Liam_Mulholland/media/Bat_zpsgwrzxyxt.jpeg.html)
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That looks great for a 1000 - could pass for a much higher version - minimal concaving, nice shape and the TON on the back is symmetrical which will please Cam ;)
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Very noce @liscon12
I'm convinced the lower grade SS are the bats to buy, they often look better than you'd expect them too and the value for money is almost unrivalled.
Looks a similar shape to mine, so there's plenty of wood for the weight.
And I used 400grit wet 'n' dry to sand mine, it gives the bat an almost as good as the factory finish.
Once you oil if you'll never know it was done
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Very noce @liscon12
I'm convinced the lower grade SS are the bats to buy, they often look better than you'd expect them too and the value for money is almost unrivalled.
Looks a similar shape to mine, so there's plenty of wood for the weight.
And I used 400grit wet 'n' dry to sand mine, it gives the bat an almost as good as the factory finish.
Once you oil if you'll never know it was done
Very nice bat .. About the the binding on the bottom half of the handle... How do you do it ? Pardon my ignorance, i tried searching the forum with keywork "thick bottom handle" and ended up in the wrong place. If there is a thread already covering this topic, let me know and i will check there.
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Never mind .. found ur thread with detailed steps on binding ...
http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=32201.0 (http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=32201.0)