Custom Bats Cricket Forum
Equipment => Bats => Topic started by: Kieron_BT on October 01, 2015, 07:32:18 AM
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Spotted this on Groupon email today if anyone is interested!
http://www.groupon.co.uk/deals/jedi-cricket-1?p=3&nlp=&CID=UK_CRM_1_0_0_274&a=14&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&sid=15447b8a-bdfc-4f6b-a31a-552c0674ebf9&division=leeds&eh=f18a4bd9b38f7ca070e889990e7d72772ef83c7a5784b9e2384a386b0fe720b4&date=20150110&sender=rm&s=body&c=image&d=deal-page&utm_campaign=jedi-cricket-1-75129991 (http://www.groupon.co.uk/deals/jedi-cricket-1?p=3&nlp=&CID=UK_CRM_1_0_0_274&a=14&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&sid=15447b8a-bdfc-4f6b-a31a-552c0674ebf9&division=leeds&eh=f18a4bd9b38f7ca070e889990e7d72772ef83c7a5784b9e2384a386b0fe720b4&date=20150110&sender=rm&s=body&c=image&d=deal-page&utm_campaign=jedi-cricket-1-75129991)
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Interesting. Anyone know who might make the Jedi bats (use code if you have to!!)
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That's good. I'm going to take that up I think.
It is the guy who was the apprentice at Ace.
The Jedi I have is very nice.
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Yes, just searched properly.
I'd say mixed reviews on here!
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I might be the only one on here but I quiet like the new 2016 Zaramax stickers in Neon Yellow and Blue ala the New Balance bat Stokes was using.
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Looks like a good deal. Our skipper got a custom bat from James at Jedi a couple of seasons ago and he loves his bat.
Might have to treat myself to this.
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Bought the voucher after a quick email to confirm which custom made bat you get with the offer.
I'll make sure to get some pictures up once I have the bat in my possession.
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Bought the voucher after a quick email to confirm which custom made bat you get with the offer.
I'll make sure to get some pictures up once I have the bat in my possession.
Which one do you get?
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I'd assume it's a custom made bat as they go for £275 which is the value of the voucher on Groupon - just a guess though.
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Which one do you get?
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James at JEDi emailed me back to confirm that you get the Custom LE.
http://www.jedisports.co.uk/custom-made---limited-edition-grade-300-p.asp (http://www.jedisports.co.uk/custom-made---limited-edition-grade-300-p.asp)
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Thats a cracking deal and for £5 extra see a little tour of his workshop, driven past it a few times and its only small as expected, but working at the Cricket Asylum, i've seen quite a few of his bats pass through our doors and they look like nice sticks, not heard any complaiints
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So did anybody buy this deal? If so do you have it yet? Pictures maybe?
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So did anybody buy this deal? If so do you have it yet? Pictures maybe?
Yes, I jumped in... going in a couple of weeks when my lad is having some one to ones at the Cricket Asylum, not far from JEDi. Will post pics when bat rec'd.
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Yes, I jumped in... going in a couple of weeks when my lad is having some one to ones at the Cricket Asylum, not far from JEDi. Will post pics when bat rec'd.
Excellent, will be interesting to see/hear about these bats..
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Went to buy myself one last night, to see the deal had expired/sold out. wounded
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I'm off to see James to get my bat made tomorrow. Taking a few bats to be refurbished as he did a batch for our club the other year and did a good job.
I'll see if I can post some pictures of his setup and some of the ready made bats he has on sale.
Won't get my finished article for a while obviously - any advice on what I should be looking for?
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Trip to see James went well. Gone for something with a low middle and renegade profile (see image below from JEDi website), getting some different stickers as well as green wasn't to my liking. He's tidying up a few other bats for me as well. Good service.
(http://i428.photobucket.com/albums/qq9/Matthew_Padfield/limited-edition-701-p_zpszwwvw131.png) (http://s428.photobucket.com/user/Matthew_Padfield/media/limited-edition-701-p_zpszwwvw131.png.html)
Will post up some pictures of the finished articles when I have them.
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Looks a good grade of bat for 144! Anything to share about Jedi's setup?
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Massive bat! Zaramax stickers would look lovely on that shape.
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Massive bat! Zaramax stickers would look lovely on that shape.
Very garish mind. Gone for some custom stickers in my club colours.
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Very garish mind. Gone for some custom stickers in my club colours.
Not for everyone but me being a 13 year old I would go for the vivid, flashy decals :D
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Looks a good grade of bat for 144! Anything to share about Jedi's setup?
You get the best willow he has to offer with the Groupon deal, but he had some nice bats in all grades. Setup is just James in a workshop, doing everything himself by hand. Best thing he did was weight the bat I had been using last season (borrowed from a friend), which came in at 2lb15oz - a lot heavier than I thought. Gone for something a bit lighter and that definitely picks up better @ 2lb11oz
If you are local to Huddersfield and after something for next season (aren't we all?), I'd recommend going to see James and seeing what he has to offer.
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James also said that he had such an influx of orders on the back of the Groupon deal that he's very busy and had to take the offer down for a while. It might be back though depending on how the current orders he has go...
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James also said that he had such an influx of orders on the back of the Groupon deal that he's very busy and had to take the offer down for a while. It might be back though depending on how the current orders he has go...
Sounds like it's worked then if the plan was to generate sales and therefore awareness. If that bats are good it'll have been a pretty smart move if the buyers return and pay full price a few seasons down the line.
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Sounds like it's worked then if the plan was to generate sales and therefore awareness. If that bats are good it'll have been a pretty smart move if the buyers return and pay full price a few seasons down the line.
Pretty much! I'll make sure I get some pictures up when it's finished.
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Went to JEDi this morning before a net and a one-to-one for my lad at Cricket Asylum.... basically, a very good day had by all. Fascinating tour, lovely fella James and he had some very decent looking sticks. Took a bat for a refurb, had the tour and discussed some specs on a new bat for me... Well, if I am not going to retire (again) I might as well have a new bat - such a super offer, custom made, top grade willow, handle specs, weight, grips, stickers - you name it - definitely a bespoke service. As mentioned, James might open up the offer again later in the winter... He can make whatever you want, a copy of a favourite bat, but the three shapes he offers were very nice indeed and would, I suggest, cater for most folks. I went for the Abalest shape, picked up like a wand.
Will post some picks when it and the refurb arrives, probably back end of November. Sad that an old man is looking forward to receiving both!
JEDi certainly meets Paul at IJC's criteria for what bats he stocks - and then some.... Well done to those that went for the Groupon offer whilst it was there, a belting deal.
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Top lad is James he does make top bats and has a great workshop.
He was the last apprentice of the great Alfred Charles Evans
Very good bats
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Top lad is James he does make top bats and has a great workshop.
He was the last apprentice of the great Alfred Charles Evans
Very good bats
He told me today that Alf is still alive & kicking and last time James went to choose/collect some willow, he took Alf with him and he loved it. A very good mate of mine used to use an ACE bat - Bobby Denning, now of the LCB.
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Top lad is James he does make top bats and has a great workshop.
He was the last apprentice of the great Alfred Charles Evans
Very good bats
David!!! You're alive!
How absolutely spiffing!
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He told me today that Alf is still alive & kicking and last time James went to choose/collect some willow, he took Alf with him and he loved it. A very good mate of mine used to use an ACE bat - Bobby Denning, now of the LCB.
I was told Alf was dead I remember going over with Glen Chapple in the day with bully "Ian Austin" using them as well top stuff
Yes been away in Florida
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Anyone got any pics to share from this deal?
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Anyone got any pics to share from this deal?
I should be getting my bat this week. Will get some pictures up as soon as it's in my hands.
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Bat won't be ready until the weekend, but this is my cleft...
(http://i428.photobucket.com/albums/qq9/Matthew_Padfield/KI43CbBF_zpswdapbkoo.jpg) (http://s428.photobucket.com/user/Matthew_Padfield/media/KI43CbBF_zpswdapbkoo.jpg.html)
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Here she is. I'll post some more pictures later and some specs for you bat geeks.
(http://i428.photobucket.com/albums/qq9/Matthew_Padfield/bat_zpse9cagavk.png) (http://s428.photobucket.com/user/Matthew_Padfield/media/bat_zpse9cagavk.png.html)
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How did you feel about an "LE" bat having those knots on the face?
I guess it's difficult to grumble for the price but I'm still a bit surprised by it
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How did you feel about an "LE" bat having those knots on the face?
I guess it's difficult to grumble for the price but I'm still a bit surprised by it
I know what you mean. I don't think this would be an LE if it was full price, but I might be wrong.
But hey, 13 straight grains and taps up nicely.
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I know what you mean. I don't think this would be an LE if it was full price, but I might be wrong.
But hey, 13 straight grains and taps up nicely.
True, if it plays well and feels good then I wouldn't be too fussed either
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I managed to pick up a brand new JEDI off ebay for £60, will get some pics up
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About the stickers, I am not convinced.
Also it's a red & black colour scheme.
Hard to see, the dark side is...
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(http://i1376.photobucket.com/albums/ah9/slowerball/Jedi/DSC_07681_zps6v1ht19s.jpg) (http://s1376.photobucket.com/user/slowerball/media/Jedi/DSC_07681_zps6v1ht19s.jpg.html)
(http://i1376.photobucket.com/albums/ah9/slowerball/Jedi/DSC_07701_zpsnxkc4pwf.jpg) (http://s1376.photobucket.com/user/slowerball/media/Jedi/DSC_07701_zpsnxkc4pwf.jpg.html)
(http://i1376.photobucket.com/albums/ah9/slowerball/Jedi/DSC_07691_zpsrms7zpdh.jpg) (http://s1376.photobucket.com/user/slowerball/media/Jedi/DSC_07691_zpsrms7zpdh.jpg.html)
Picked up my refurb & custom made from James at JEDi having taken advantage of the Groupon offer (see previous post...). The repair / refurb (of possibly the best bat I've ever used - Hunts County Clipper Custom) is superb, especially for £15.00 !!! New bat picks up like a wand, especially given it actually weighs in at 2 11.5... James said he'd take some weight off if required, but it feels superb despite being heavier than I'd normally use. Very pleased indeed.... retirement put off for another year.
(Apologies for the poor quality of the pics...)
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Those blue and yellow stickers Luke nice.
I have to Han it to James, he's made a lovely bat. You just need to get a Leia of oil on there :D
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'Yo da' man!
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Looks like there might be a Rey of light in Jedi bats after all... They might help you Force one through the field...
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Ahhh! Governor Timkin - I though I sensed your foul stench when I came aboard!