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Equipment => Bats => Topic started by: InternalTraining on August 15, 2015, 04:00:07 AM
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It is amazing! It is everything I have ever wanted in a bat. It has such a promising ping that it could enjoy the top spot in the ranks of my bats with the two great: CA and MH-Amplus. Could there be there be a third match bat in my kit bag? :D
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Watch this space for pics, coming soon!!
Can you guess the bat model?
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Never seen a handle like this. There is no twine wrapped around the handle, only tape and then rubber grip. Strange.
What do you think?
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Not many grains.
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What does the letter "A" mean?
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"S" branded at the shoulder of the bat.
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2 x US 1 dollar coins.
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Is it an Omega XRD by any chance?
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Kabooma
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Kabooma
I'd go along with Skip that it's a Kaboom because of the orange grip in the pic
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I'd say same with the signature next to the A
Any other gray nics around the world have a players signature on??
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The stamp on the shoulder could be the batmaker the binding could be under the tape.
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My Warner Legend bat has the same handle: no twine, just tape around it. I asked the guys at GCCC and they said it was to save weight...??
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My Warner Legend bat has the same handle: no twine, just tape around it. I asked the guys at GCCC and they said it was to save weight...??
Strictly speaking it is not a legal Type A bat if it has anything other than twine to bind the handle. GN should know better. However, as there is no enforcement of Law 6 what can you do?
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I think that's drawing a pretty long bow bambooman, plenty of players use it because it's thinner than binding, including warner.
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Strictly speaking it is not a legal Type A bat if it has anything other than twine to bind the handle. GN should know better. However, as there is no enforcement of Law 6 what can you do?
The tape could be classed as a grip not a binding
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Maybe so, but to the letter of the Law it is illegal, claiming it is part of the grip doesn't work if you have a rubber grip over the top. Not saying I agree with the laws as they stand just interpreting them.
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Doesn't say you can't have more than one grip though.
(c) Providing 7 below is not contravened, the upper portion may be covered with materials solely to provide a surface suitable for gripping. Such covering is an addition and is not part of the bat. Note, however, 8 below.
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The stamp on the shoulder could be the batmaker the binding could be under the tape.
It is made by Stuart Kranzbuhler. Does he stamp all his bats?
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My Warner Legend bat has the same handle: no twine, just tape around it. I asked the guys at GCCC and they said it was to save weight...??
It is a Warner Kaboom replica. There are other little things I have highlighted in other pics - "A", next to signature; "S", on the shoulder?
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Can we see some full profile pics... Stop teasing us ;)
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"...solely to provide a surface suitable for gripping."
This refers to the interface between the batsman's hand and the handle. A rubber grip over the top of the cloth contravenes it.
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I contacted Muelman in Perth nearly a month ago and spoke with "Bob". I asked him about the Warner replica that was available on the site and he told me that they were all sold out and they were expecting a new shipment from Gray Nicolls in about couple of weeks. I expressed my interest and told him that I'd be happy to pay for one now so that he can set one aside for me. He was kind enough to agree to do that for me although he suggested that I pay with the bats are there. Unfortunately, the bats were delayed and I kept ringing them every few days to check if they had arrived.
Some few interesting facts about these cricket bats...
- The bat is almost an inch shorter than your regular Shorthandle bat. Handle and blade, both, are shorter than a regular SH bat. It feels like my T-20 size 6 custom bat.
- The bat has a big bow. When I spoke with Bob, I asked if I could get a bat with a big bow. He said that they did not have any bow on them. I was a little surprised to hear that because the way Warner plays, he is bound to have a big bow in his bat. I was pleasantly surprised when I receive the back that it indeed had a big bow. I wasted so much money working with custom bat makers to make me a back with a "big bow" and then to receive a bad with no bow. Very disappointed. I should've just bought a Gray Nicolls.
- The bat picks up 2-9 /2-10, feels a tad bottom heavy since the handle is wafer thin and light, no counter weight. I bet, the dis balance results in high bat speed.
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Can we see some full profile pics... Stop teasing us ;)
Of course...coming right up.
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Sweet bat.
Tried to buy one myself but never got look with emails regarding shipping
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That's a weapon
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Holy cow!!! Is that a bat? I guess , when you arent in mood to bat with proper technique, you can still turn around your bat and use the bat's edges to hit long sixes.... I feel for the bowlers!
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Sweet bat.
Tried to buy one myself but never got look with emails regarding shipping
I had two opportunities: M&H International that was posted on M&H Facebook for £500 or this. With international shipping to the U.S. , 40-something AUD, this one came out cheaper.
And by the way, those M&H big bats were made for Chris Gayle. He bought the heavier ones, 3 pounders, and left behind the 2-10-ers.
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How is the pressing on this bat? Did you have to pay any import duty?
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^ No duty.
Ping on the bat is as good as any pro bat I have owned...can't say how it is pressed. It is made by Stuart Kranzbuhler, he knows what he is doing.
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I am absolutely rapt in mine: it weighs 2.14 with 2 grips and an extra-tec sheet and pings like a pingy thing from pingsville! (To borrow an oft-used phrase from on this forum) I've used it in a couple of games and am really impressed with it! It also is in my top 3 of best performers: M&H Amplus and Affinity Persona. It takes extra knocking in especially on the edges but is worth it. I was in GCCC the other day and they had a Warner replicas bat in stock: it weighed 2.14 as it comes, no binding on the handle but had edges at least 60-65mm! Not the prettiest timber but it tapped up beautifully.
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"...solely to provide a surface suitable for gripping."
This refers to the interface between the batsman's hand and the handle. A rubber grip over the top of the cloth contravenes it.
Surely the argument is the tape supports the grip by preventing movement?
On the same note, the very well supported and advertised 'Grip Grip' goes underneath grips to keep them in place. Surely that shouldnt be allowed either?
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That thing is huge! No wonder Warner's mishits clear 80+ metres!
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I am absolutely rapt in mine: it weighs 2.14 with 2 grips and an extra-tec sheet and pings like a pingy thing from pingsville! (To borrow an oft-used phrase from on this forum) I've used it in a couple of games and am really impressed with it! It also is in my top 3 of best performers: M&H Amplus and Affinity Persona. It takes extra knocking in especially on the edges but is worth it. I was in GCCC the other day and they had a Warner replicas bat in stock: it weighed 2.14 as it comes, no binding on the handle but had edges at least 60-65mm! Not the prettiest timber but it tapped up beautifully.
60-65 mm?
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Whats the weight?
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60-65 mm?
yep, 60-65mm! To be honest, it didn't pick up as well as mine but was a friggen monster!
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I am seriously thinking of clearing out my bat collection to get one of these monsters
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That is just ridiculous, who'd be a bowler nowadays haha!
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This is insane. Spectacular bat, extremely tempted and allured by them.
What weight is this and how big are your edges?
Bob is a terrific guy, very knowledgeable about bats as well.
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I had two opportunities: M&H International that was posted on M&H Facebook for £500 or this. With international shipping to the U.S. , 40-something AUD, this one came out cheaper.
And by the way, those M&H big bats were made for Chris Gayle. He bought the heavier ones, 3 pounders, and left behind the 2-10-ers.
Interesting!! So what Gayle buys the blades from M&H and sticks Spartan stickers on 'em?
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^ In this instance, he did.
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Doesn't Gayle use a LB LH bat, could be wrong but sure that was what I read before.
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Mate you have got a beauty there you really have.
I spoke to the guys at the shop as was interested but when I thought realistically I bat 7 with my GM Six6 606 and if I walked into the middle with that bat I would get proper ripped. I bought the LE Warner bat few seasons back and wasn't happy with it as was just normal size bat. very jealous mate
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Mate you have got a beauty there you really have.
I spoke to the guys at the shop as was interested but when I thought realistically I bat 7 with my GM Six6 606 and if I walked into the middle with that bat I would get proper ripped. I bought the LE Warner bat few seasons back and wasn't happy with it as was just normal size bat. very jealous mate
Why would you get ripped for having that?
I'm a fully fledged number 11 and I used to use a GM OLE and top of the range softs...
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Why would you get ripped for having that?
I'm a fully fledged number 11 and I used to use a GM OLE and top of the range softs...
Yeah, I assume that walking out knowing I'm terrible with 100s of quids worth of gear all the oppo think "Christ, this must be a serious batsman" then after watching me score 5 in 12 overs and get bowled around my legs they think "phew, thank god he must be having a bad day, lucky escape there", and hopefully nobody ever thinks - hang on, didn't I think that about the last 3 times I've seen him bat terribly?
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Yeah, I assume that walking out knowing I'm terrible with 100s of quids worth of gear all the oppo think "Christ, this must be a serious batsman" then after watching me score 5 in 12 overs and get bowled around my legs they think "phew, thank god he must be having a bad day, lucky escape there", and hopefully nobody ever thinks - hang on, didn't I think that about the last 3 times I've seen him bat terribly?
This.
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Why would you get ripped for having that?
I'm a fully fledged number 11 and I used to use a GM OLE and top of the range softs...
I think them edges would get all my runs aha I batted 11 with the LE and I got the (No Swearing Please) ripped but then I did smash the bowler for 464212 in an over aha
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60-65 mm?
just had a look on the GCCC Facebook page and saw this; BTW, an Aussie 10c piece is approx 25mm in diameter which will give you an idea of the edges... I think this was the one i saw at 2.14lbs.
https://www.facebook.com/gccricketcentre (https://www.facebook.com/gccricketcentre)
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If they're not ripping you for having a flash bat they'll be ripping you for something else
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Yeah, I assume that walking out knowing I'm terrible with 100s of quids worth of gear all the oppo think "Christ, this must be a serious batsman" then after watching me score 5 in 12 overs and get bowled around my legs they think "phew, thank god he must be having a bad day, lucky escape there", and hopefully nobody ever thinks - hang on, didn't I think that about the last 3 times I've seen him bat terribly?
Whereas I walk out with a £100 butterfly from hunts and score 35 odd at a 166 strike rate and they wonder what's going on!
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just had a look on the GCCC Facebook page and saw this; BTW, an Aussie 10c piece is approx 25mm in diameter which will give you an idea of the edges... I think this was the one i saw at 2.14lbs.
https://www.facebook.com/gccricketcentre (https://www.facebook.com/gccricketcentre)
There is little or no spine in this bat? It is basically a golf driver for cricket made from English Willow.
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Watching the WACA Test match today and noticed that Warner has a completely different profile bat for this game (maybe the Gabba too, I didn't notice): this bat is like an M&H Distinction profile with thicker edges.... It seems to be working for him!
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Watching the WACA Test match today and noticed that Warner has a completely different profile bat for this game (maybe the Gabba too, I didn't notice): this bat is like an M&H Distinction profile with thicker edges.... It seems to be working for him!
I noticed that as well.
Edges still look thick but a decent spine
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The one in his hands currently reminds me off my now sold hell 4 leather tempo.
Shame @hell4leather cricket have stopped making it after one of the worlds best opener starts using that profile. And to good effect!!
Bring back the tempo!!
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Just looking at the profile on sky and its got a higher middle than a tempo. I loved my old style tempo but the middle position made it a little bottom heavy at times and it would be the only thing I would of changed on the profile. Maybe Matt will bring back a Warner edition of the Tempo. It would be some bat!
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Just looking at the profile on sky and its got a higher middle than a tempo. I loved my old style tempo but the middle position made it a little bottom heavy at times and it would be the only thing I would of changed on the profile. Maybe Matt will bring back a Warner edition of the Tempo. It would be some bat!
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Id love to know what weight he's using as its an absolute monster. Warners bat profile seems to be changing every venue he plays at. I'm assuming to suit the wicket.
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I can't believe he uses 2 lb 14oz ... on such fast pitches. My guess is its 2 lb 10 or lighter, and that the "replica" bats for sale are much heavier because such light weight clefts are few and far between.
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I can't believe he uses 2 lb 14oz ... on such fast pitches. My guess is its 2 lb 10 or lighter, and that the "replica" bats for sale are much heavier because such light weight clefts are few and far between.
The commentators were saying before his bat is only just under 3lb. Whether or not they just guessed that I'm not sure. Warner is just tapping them for four. The middle on that thing is ridiculous
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The commentators were saying before his bat is only just under 3lb. Whether or not they just guessed that I'm not sure. Warner is just tapping them for four. The middle on that thing is ridiculous
Aussie commentators talking crap as usual.
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The one in his hands currently reminds me off my now sold hell 4 leather tempo.
Shame @hell4leather cricket have stopped making it after one of the worlds best opener starts using that profile. And to good effect!!
Bring back the tempo!!
@smiley792 Maybe Matt made him one when they were both at Kent for the warm up game and he just has put his stickers on it?
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The commentators were saying before his bat is only just under 3lb. Whether or not they just guessed that I'm not sure. Warner is just tapping them for four. The middle on that thing is ridiculous
The weight may be "under 3lb" but the bat may also pick up a lot lighter. I use heavy bats but they don't feel heavy. Plus, these international players are in exceptional physical shape.
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Just a theory, and do correct me if I'm way off the the mark. After seeing Warner's dismissal, I have a theory regarding the change in his bat profile. The lack of significant wood behind the edges of the bat could be because he want to reduce the chances of the those edges carrying because of the WACA pitch.
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Just looking at the profile on sky and its got a higher middle than a tempo. I loved my old style tempo but the middle position made it a little bottom heavy at times and it would be the only thing I would of changed on the profile. Maybe Matt will bring back a Warner edition of the Tempo. It would be some bat!
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You're right. sort of does look like a tempo monster profile but with a higher middle.
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Just a theory, and do correct me if I'm way off the the mark. After seeing Warner's dismissal, I have a theory regarding the change in his bat profile. The lack of significant wood behind the edges of the bat could be because he want to reduce the chances of the those edges carrying because of the WACA pitch.
He used the same bat as last match, he's got the normal huge edge ones, and these other tiny edge massive spine ones. His edge this morning carried pretty well
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The weight may be "under 3lb" but the bat may also pick up a lot lighter. I use heavy bats but they don't feel heavy. Plus, these international players are in exceptional physical shape.
He was interviewed during the ashes and said he uses 2lb 11oz. Said he thought they were 2lb 9.75oz though so I guess a lighter pickup.
https://youtu.be/VCDtcNRjbfY?t=1m27s
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Greetings do you still have the warner bat ????
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I do. :D
No leather ball has touched that bat, yet? :D
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Desperate to add one of these to my collection , please let me know if you ever want to sell it
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This is pretty much an XP80 profile.....