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Equipment => Bats => Topic started by: msismi08 on June 02, 2015, 06:58:00 PM

Title: Phantom Cricket - Illusion
Post by: msismi08 on June 02, 2015, 06:58:00 PM: As a person who has long watched this forum from a distance, i finally have something worth posting about:

Having seen both the uproar created by the Phantom bats on this forum, and the video by Paul, i decided to take the plunge, and bought an Illusion from IJC
The bat itself is a beauty, I'm very pleased with the bat, and considering its my first purchase from Paul, i will certainly be buying from him again.

The bat itself:
The bat itself, in my eyes anyway, is quite good looking, 11 grains isn't bad
it also happens to be a very big bat for its weight, it's 2lb80z, with two grips
i like the profile so far, however with my style of play, the jury is still out on the duck bill tow, but that's just a subjective thing for me
other than that, no real issues with the bat at all, pings really nicely, and after a couple of net sessions now, it goes great

Pictures:

http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/msismi08/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-05/F30446B5-11A9-4A60-A067-F59BAC369954_zpsf0nns2ry.jpg.html?sort=3&o=28 (http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/msismi08/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-05/F30446B5-11A9-4A60-A067-F59BAC369954_zpsf0nns2ry.jpg.html?sort=3&o=28)

http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/msismi08/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-05/73CE1BFA-1EC1-4376-A9C0-BA4DDE38F536_zpsstqggoqp.jpg.html?sort=3&o=23 (http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/msismi08/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-05/73CE1BFA-1EC1-4376-A9C0-BA4DDE38F536_zpsstqggoqp.jpg.html?sort=3&o=23)

http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/msismi08/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-05/96ABBEC3-C1A0-43E8-BF99-10CA1F2D3FF5_zps6rinimw6.jpg.html?sort=3&o=27 (http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/msismi08/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-05/96ABBEC3-C1A0-43E8-BF99-10CA1F2D3FF5_zps6rinimw6.jpg.html?sort=3&o=27)

http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/msismi08/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-05/CF4DC8B4-44B2-4E65-BA16-2209A739C94A_zpsplzhjkpd.jpg.html?sort=3&o=29 (http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/msismi08/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-05/CF4DC8B4-44B2-4E65-BA16-2209A739C94A_zpsplzhjkpd.jpg.html?sort=3&o=29)
Title: Re: Phantom Cricket - Illusion
Post by: Gurujames on June 02, 2015, 07:10:26 PM: (http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y339/msismi08/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-05/F30446B5-11A9-4A60-A067-F59BAC369954_zpsf0nns2ry.jpg) (http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/msismi08/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-05/F30446B5-11A9-4A60-A067-F59BAC369954_zpsf0nns2ry.jpg.html)(http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y339/msismi08/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-05/73CE1BFA-1EC1-4376-A9C0-BA4DDE38F536_zpsstqggoqp.jpg) (http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/msismi08/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-05/73CE1BFA-1EC1-4376-A9C0-BA4DDE38F536_zpsstqggoqp.jpg.html)(http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y339/msismi08/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-05/96ABBEC3-C1A0-43E8-BF99-10CA1F2D3FF5_zps6rinimw6.jpg) (http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/msismi08/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-05/96ABBEC3-C1A0-43E8-BF99-10CA1F2D3FF5_zps6rinimw6.jpg.html)(http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y339/msismi08/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-05/CF4DC8B4-44B2-4E65-BA16-2209A739C94A_zpsplzhjkpd.jpg) (http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/msismi08/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-05/CF4DC8B4-44B2-4E65-BA16-2209A739C94A_zpsplzhjkpd.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Phantom Cricket - Illusion
Post by: simonmay5 on June 02, 2015, 07:17:02 PM: I own three phantom bats all ping very well the stickers are superb

(http://i1360.photobucket.com/albums/r659/Simonalfie5/image.jpg1_zpshanhfaup.jpg) (http://s1360.photobucket.com/user/Simonalfie5/media/image.jpg1_zpshanhfaup.jpg.html)(http://i1360.photobucket.com/albums/r659/Simonalfie5/image.jpg2_zps2sino0za.jpg) (http://s1360.photobucket.com/user/Simonalfie5/media/image.jpg2_zps2sino0za.jpg.html)(http://i1360.photobucket.com/albums/r659/Simonalfie5/image.jpg3_zpsfa7hi1zl.jpg) (http://s1360.photobucket.com/user/Simonalfie5/media/image.jpg3_zpsfa7hi1zl.jpg.html)(http://i1360.photobucket.com/albums/r659/Simonalfie5/image.jpg5_zpsha08uyh0.jpg) (http://s1360.photobucket.com/user/Simonalfie5/media/image.jpg5_zpsha08uyh0.jpg.html)(http://i1360.photobucket.com/albums/r659/Simonalfie5/image.jpg6_zpsdmlcejof.jpg) (http://s1360.photobucket.com/user/Simonalfie5/media/image.jpg6_zpsdmlcejof.jpg.html)(http://i1360.photobucket.com/albums/r659/Simonalfie5/image.jpg8_zpsws0d9x5d.jpg) (http://s1360.photobucket.com/user/Simonalfie5/media/image.jpg8_zpsws0d9x5d.jpg.html)(http://i1360.photobucket.com/albums/r659/Simonalfie5/image.jpg7_zpsqg5vre47.jpg) (http://s1360.photobucket.com/user/Simonalfie5/media/image.jpg7_zpsqg5vre47.jpg.html)(http://i1360.photobucket.com/albums/r659/Simonalfie5/image.jpg1_zps5j60opeb.jpg) (http://s1360.photobucket.com/user/Simonalfie5/media/image.jpg1_zps5j60opeb.jpg.html)(http://i1360.photobucket.com/albums/r659/Simonalfie5/image.jpg2_zpsmqpv0ssz.jpg) (http://s1360.photobucket.com/user/Simonalfie5/media/image.jpg2_zpsmqpv0ssz.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Phantom Cricket - Illusion
Post by: abdulwq on June 02, 2015, 07:22:51 PM: That shadow is awesome man.....hit me up if you ever sell;)

Quote from: simonmay5 on June 02, 2015, 07:17:02 PM
I own three phantom bats all ping very well the stickers are superb

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Title: Re: Phantom Cricket - Illusion
Post by: simonmay5 on June 02, 2015, 07:37:07 PM: Quote from: abdulwq on June 02, 2015, 07:22:51 PM
That shadow is awesome man.....hit me up if you ever sell;)

They all are quality mate that's for sure I will be doing a proper review soon very good bats
Title: Re: Phantom Cricket - Illusion
Post by: SOULMAN1012 on June 02, 2015, 07:40:26 PM: Jesus Simon when I last saw you, you only had 1 Phantom
Title: Re: Phantom Cricket - Illusion
Post by: simonmay5 on June 02, 2015, 07:43:39 PM: Quote from: SOULMAN1012 on June 02, 2015, 07:40:26 PM
Jesus Simon when I last saw you, you only had 1 Phantom

Time flys mate told you that they are nice that's for sure
Title: Re: Phantom Cricket - Illusion
Post by: Northern monkey on June 02, 2015, 08:24:03 PM: Look at that dark edition!
Title: Re: Phantom Cricket - Illusion
Post by: simonmay5 on June 02, 2015, 08:42:12 PM: Quote from: Northern monkey on June 02, 2015, 08:24:03 PM
Look at that dark edition!

Your will really like it mate that's for sure really ping well
Title: Re: Phantom Cricket - Illusion
Post by: Northern monkey on June 02, 2015, 08:46:12 PM: Looks very nice Simon!
You know how to pick a bat!
Title: Re: Phantom Cricket - Illusion
Post by: simonmay5 on June 02, 2015, 08:47:30 PM: Quote from: Northern monkey on June 02, 2015, 08:46:12 PM
Looks very nice Simon!
You know how to pick a bat!

I show you in person soon mate will be seeing asad very soon so will keep you posted mate
Title: Re: Phantom Cricket - Illusion
Post by: joeljonno on June 02, 2015, 08:49:10 PM: I haven't heard of them I guess it's another brand trying to find their share of the market.

Seems those who have tried them, like them so I will keep my eye out for them in future.
Title: Re: Phantom Cricket - Illusion
Post by: simonmay5 on June 02, 2015, 08:54:03 PM: Quote from: joeljonno on June 02, 2015, 08:49:10 PM
I haven't heard of them I guess it's another brand trying to find their share of the market.

Seems those who have tried them, like them so I will keep my eye out for them in future.

Check out their website and Paul at its just cricket has done some very good reviews
Title: Re: Phantom Cricket - Illusion
Post by: joeljonno on June 02, 2015, 08:57:19 PM: Quote from: simonmay5 on June 02, 2015, 08:54:03 PM

Check out their website and Paul at its just cricket has done some very good reviews

I certainly will be doing, I just find it hard to keep up with all these brands that are popping up everywhere.
Title: Re: Phantom Cricket - Illusion
Post by: simonmay5 on June 02, 2015, 08:59:33 PM: Agree but quality shines though that is for sure with these bats I had most brands in my collection and these and my Uzi sports bats are the best I have used
Title: Re: Phantom Cricket - Illusion
Post by: Northern monkey on June 02, 2015, 09:00:15 PM: Quote from: simonmay5 on June 02, 2015, 08:47:30 PM
I show you in person soon mate will be seeing asad very soon so will keep you posted mate

Yeah just let me know when your about.
Those three Phantom bats look very nice
Title: Re: Phantom Cricket - Illusion
Post by: simonmay5 on June 02, 2015, 09:08:39 PM: Quote from: Northern monkey on June 02, 2015, 09:00:15 PM
Yeah just let me know when your about.
Those three Phantom bats look very nice

Will do mate that's for sure
Title: Re: Phantom Cricket - Illusion
Post by: sgcricket on June 03, 2015, 02:19:21 AM: That shadow looks really good. So does the Dark edition. Also saw Paul's video reviews. The T20 one looked really good as well.