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Companies => Custom companies => Topic started by: pacman75cricket on September 24, 2015, 08:36:46 PM
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Had a great afternoon visiting Marcus to pick up some new softs ended up with a duffle and other bits too. Great to have the tour and see all his work and chat bats. Well worth buying the cookies.
Marcus is a pleasure to deal with and the passion he has for his work is a credit to him and easy to chat too.
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I've only ever had the pleasure of chatting to him via emails and even then you can "hear" the love and passion he has for his craft...truly a great guy.
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Marcus is a lovely fellow. However, he is both a kit-genius and a monumental bellend (his words).
I have seen him bat, and he is best avoided after he has been dismissed.
Cracking kit though!
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Always a good chat with marcus on the phone there never short though!
His kit is high quality too
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Marcus is a lovely fellow. However, he is both a kit-genius and a monumental bellend (his words).
I have seen him bat, and he is best avoided after he has been dismissed.
Cracking kit though!
Not a bad batter for a footballer!ha
I think Marcus like most of us, needs all the help he can get with his batting, hence why his bats are so good.!
I am slightly biased, as I have three world class one off bats from him, that have helped me and others to score lots of runs.
I think because he's relatively new to the game, he brings a fresh approach to bat making.
He won't compromise on performance in a bat, and his other products,,and is always looking to improve and innovate.
They are not cheap, but then, how many do you see being sold on?
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They are not cheap, but then, how many do you see being sold on?
True! and I've been keeping an eye out for them!
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@pacman75cricket how's his knee doing? is he up to batmaking yet?? :)
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Not a bad batter for a footballer!ha
I think Marcus like most of us, needs all the help he can get with his batting, hence why his bats are so good.!
I am slightly biased, as I have three world class one off bats from him, that have helped me and others to score lots of runs.
I think because he's relatively new to the game, he brings a fresh approach to bat making.
He won't compromise on performance in a bat, and his other products,,and is always looking to improve and innovate.
They are not cheap, but then, how many do you see being sold on?
I know I'm in the minority here. I sold mine. Won't be buying another.
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I have 3 affinitys of which two were bought second hand. So they do come up, but I doubt any be leaving me despite having another 30 bats to choose from.....
The toro I bought from Simonmay I can only presume he didn't get on with the weight, as the bat it'self is a serious serious gun. Used it last quarter of the season and constantly went at a 200 strike rate. Came of like cannon fire.
The carbine I bought from jb, was more cos I asked if he'd sell one, he's not actually advertised it, and like many of us, he has that many bats he just said why not(I believe he still has another 4 affinities).
That two goes like the clappers, it's handle just doesn't suit me, but I will get it altered rather than sell on.
My persona/custom is pretty much perfect for me, and is probably why teammates and oppo have tried to buy it all year. Not according any offers though.
But I'm sure like most bats, there's the odd did out there, but I'm sure if this was relayed to Marcus, he'd do his best to sort it.
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@imran75 think he's ok for bat making think someone's coming Saturday to see him. Got lucky with knee strapping as he's stocked up on KT.
Quality of kit is unbelievable may get some pics up of all my affinity kit minus bat in for cleanup.
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The carbine I bought from jb, was more cos I asked if he'd sell one, he's not actually advertised it, and like many of us, he has that many bats he just said why not(I believe he still has another 4 affinities).
That two goes like the clappers, it's handle just doesn't suit me, but I will get it altered rather than sell on.
Make that 7 mate ;), I had 9 at one point! Sold on one of his fb specials to a teammate which wasn't a looker but my god it performs & that Carbine to you. Which like you said was only because you wanted one in a hurry and I had another 7. None of the 9 ive had have been anything but excellent. This is why they are rarely for sale
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I under estimated your affinity sticks!
About time you showed your collection off mate!
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https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CJBBU__XAAEbHUK.jpg:large
There is 6 of the 7 on that picture. A teammate had my other spectre.
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Nice set up, what's the moonwalker thigh pad like?
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Thought you were going to say 'whats the princess scooter like' ;)
I like it better than the Aero P2s that I had. They are really good, top protection. I sweat loads when ive got any thigh pad on though so try not to wear one as often as i can
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The new softs look lovely, anyone know prices? As Affinity's website has nothing.
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I can't remember what they were cos I bought them with 2 bats. Might have been something like £140 posted? Have you had a look through his fb page, the price might be on there
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I can't remember what they were cos I bought them with 2 bats. Might have been something like £140 posted? Have you had a look through his fb page, the price might be on there
Yeah had a look on there, nothing. Cheers bud.
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Talk to Marcus direct. Easy to find affinity on one of the social media said. Not sure he updates his site much anymore.
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Think it's £80 pads £60 gloves whether that's posted or not don't know as picked up some other bits.
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I'm a bit biased because I used to go to school with Marcus but this is the first season I have used an Affinity and the difference between my other bats is substantial just in terms of getting full value for my shots. I actually changed my style of batting to suit the blade as I was finding mis-hit attacking shots were flying to the ropes so I was happier being a bit more expansive and clearing the infield frequently and hit my first 6 for a few years off a mis-timed pull.
I know they aren't cheap but they are very, very good. The other thing is that Marcus will be more than happy to talk you through what your requirements are and get you the bat you need.
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I'm a bit biased because I used to go to school with Marcus but this is the first season I have used an Affinity and the difference between my other bats is substantial just in terms of getting full value for my shots. I actually changed my style of batting to suit the blade as I was finding mis-hit attacking shots were flying to the ropes so I was happier being a bit more expansive and clearing the infield frequently and hit my first 6 for a few years off a mis-timed pull.
I know they aren't cheap but they are very, very good. The other thing is that Marcus will be more than happy to talk you through what your requirements are and get you the bat you need.
Loving the username there mate ;)
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(http://i1017.photobucket.com/albums/af298/pacman75cricket/Mobile%20Uploads/20150927_213148.jpg)
My Affinity kit awaiting No.1 bat back from Marcus as in for cleanup.
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Oh! Look at those pads - they are scrumptious!
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The rest ain't bad either!
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I want those pads, but in the sulliemen ben red colours!!
Awesome looking softs. But green isn't for me.