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Equipment => Bats => Bat Making => Topic started by: buddyb on April 26, 2015, 07:58:34 AM

Title: Another one of my finished Robert James bats
Post by: buddyb on April 26, 2015, 07:58:34 AM
I was asked by a friend to make him a bat based around a Sachin style. From researching his bats he's used and kind of having an idea of the profile he used and the requests my friend wanted I got to work. Obviously I'm not saying this is his exact specs etc and how he had them, but as pretty darn close as to it I could get.

Specs
Weight 2.13.3
Edges 47mm
Spine 60mm
Minimal concaving
Rounded pressed face with no bow.

It's a monster of a bat, but the pick up on her is light considering the weight. To me she doesn't pick up bottom heavy. The ping is just incredible. I wouldn't want to be fielding when he comes in let's put it that way.

I like to know your thoughts as all ways as I look to improve on my making.

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Title: Re: Another one of my finished Robert James bats
Post by: Northern monkey on April 26, 2015, 08:28:06 AM
Monster bat!
Stickers are stunning,,,can't beat 5 stars on a bat
Title: Re: Another one of my finished Robert James bats
Post by: buddyb on April 26, 2015, 08:36:54 AM
Monster bat!
Stickers are stunning,,,can't beat 5 stars on a bat

Thanks northern monkey. It's taken me ages to find a balance between design that is classic, vintage yet has a modern approach.
Title: Re: Another one of my finished Robert James bats
Post by: Northern monkey on April 26, 2015, 08:39:00 AM
Put a black grip on it
Title: Re: Another one of my finished Robert James bats
Post by: Nmcgee on April 26, 2015, 08:58:58 AM
Nice mate. Keep it up.
Title: Re: Another one of my finished Robert James bats
Post by: wayward_hayward on April 26, 2015, 09:14:57 AM
Great work Rob, I think the stickers are real improvement. Bat looks a monster, bet it flies.

I got smashed around by a couple of your bats last weekend playing against Mattishall, sounded and performed very well.
Title: Re: Another one of my finished Robert James bats
Post by: The Palmist on April 26, 2015, 10:53:16 AM
You should be making a lot more bats mate. I have tried many bats in last 2 years and keep going back  to yours as my main bat. Like others don't  get too carried away with stickers  decals etc..your current branding is very good. Keep the focus on bat making and all the best.

Title: Re: Another one of my finished Robert James bats
Post by: Seniorplayer on April 26, 2015, 10:55:31 AM
Love the look  agree a black grip would look more classy.
Title: Re: Another one of my finished Robert James bats
Post by: Blenheim Cricket on April 26, 2015, 12:18:41 PM
Quality looking bat as always.
Title: Re: Another one of my finished Robert James bats
Post by: FvanN on April 26, 2015, 01:01:45 PM
Very nice indeed  :)
Title: Re: Another one of my finished Robert James bats
Post by: amritpremi on April 27, 2015, 04:39:10 AM
47mm edges, thats a monster. Everything about that bat is classy well finished, attractive and imposing.
Title: Re: Another one of my finished Robert James bats
Post by: buddyb on April 27, 2015, 12:52:23 PM
Great work Rob, I think the stickers are real improvement. Bat looks a monster, bet it flies.

I got smashed around by a couple of your bats last weekend playing against Mattishall, sounded and performed very well.

The ping on this one is incredibly good. Hardly have to hit it.

Thanks mate. Yea the Mattishall boys have been good help with testing bats out. Gordon's bat is an absolute gun. Made specially to the way he plays.
Title: Re: Another one of my finished Robert James bats
Post by: buddyb on April 27, 2015, 12:55:00 PM
You should be making a lot more bats mate. I have tried many bats in last 2 years and keep going back  to yours as my main bat. Like others don't  get too carried away with stickers  decals etc..your current branding is very good. Keep the focus on bat making and all the best.

Thanks palmist. Glad she is still doing me proud and scoring you lots of runs. etarting to make more but getting the time to fit it all in is the problem. Keep me update with how you get on with her though.
Title: Re: Another one of my finished Robert James bats
Post by: buddyb on April 27, 2015, 12:59:14 PM
47mm edges, thats a monster. Everything about that bat is classy well finished, attractive and imposing.

Thanks. It's been months in the making getting the finish perfect. Tried different ways of sanding and tools.
Title: Re: Another one of my finished Robert James bats
Post by: GarrettJ on April 27, 2015, 01:05:46 PM
best looking stickers and profile ive seen for a long time, looks like a monster.

stickers style reminds me of an american brand, cant put my finger on it ....... maybe converse
Title: Re: Another one of my finished Robert James bats
Post by: liscon12 on April 27, 2015, 01:13:53 PM
best looking stickers and profile ive seen for a long time, looks like a monster.

stickers style reminds me of an american brand, cant put my finger on it ....... maybe converse

Maybe Marshall Guitars or some music/audio brand, well that's what it reminds me of.
Title: Re: Another one of my finished Robert James bats
Post by: kal_m on April 27, 2015, 01:21:34 PM
Looks stunning, the profile and the stickers. I am amazed how it picks up lighter especially without any concaving and or bow  :o. The middle too seems mid-low.Keep it up buddy  :).
Title: Re: Another one of my finished Robert James bats
Post by: buddyb on April 29, 2015, 09:32:35 PM
Maybe Marshall Guitars or some music/audio brand, well that's what it reminds me of.

Cheers guys. I can see where you are coming from specially with the Marshall app type. Wish I had a Marshall though. It's just a standard font as far as I believe. Wanted something close to my own handwriting.