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Forum News and Suggestions => Old Advertisers => Admin Board => Vitas Cricket => Topic started by: Vitas Cricket on October 08, 2015, 10:53:17 AM
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We are off to H4L next week to pick our 2016 bats. I'm sure many of you have seen the Warbird we had exclusively at the end of the UK Summer, if you are keen to get one, or any of the fantastic H4L range, please do get in touch.
H4L prices are going up for 2016, with RRPs now set as below:
Pro £375 (up from £350 in 2015)
G1 £295 (up from £280 in 2015)
G2 £215 (up from £210 in 2015)
We are visiting H4L on Tuesday 13th October and for anyone who pre-orders a bat before our visit, we will keep our pricing at 2015 levels as below. I'll also knock in any bats ordered before the 13th for free. :)
Pro £300
G1 £250
G2 £195
I haven't seen Matts softs yet but I suspect as always they will be extremely high quality, I will price these on demand if required.
Any pre-order customers are free to pay a non refundable deposit of £50 (or more if you like) with the balance payable before dispatch.
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If you can get any pics of the softs prior to your visit, that would be a great help.
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If I was to preorder, do you need payment upfront or is it a case of a deposit at point of order followed by the balance at a later date?
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If you can get any pics of the softs prior to your visit, that would be a great help.
Will try, but I'm not sure pn their arrival date, hopefully soon :)
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If I was to preorder, do you need payment upfront or is it a case of a deposit at point of order followed by the balance at a later date?
Yes sorry a deposit is fine, i have amended the first post.
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We've had a few orders so far, keep them coming guys, Tuesday will be here before you know it!
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Excited to be picking out lovely bats from this stunning range tomorrow. Last call to get in touch and secure a pre-order at a discount price
(http://36.media.tumblr.com/c94b12d0b143fab9eb643699064e6ded/tumblr_nw1rxqFxEG1t3vpvao2_500.jpg)
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We've taken roughly 20 bats today, I'll post pics of those on Thursday in the shop. Lots more (some of which are pictured here) are to be finished off and stickered over the next week or so.
(http://i.imgur.com/PfxpPJTh.jpg)
Some stunning bats that greeted us in the display rack on arrival.
(http://i.imgur.com/Qni82LFh.jpg)
Qualitybat cover that comes with all of H4Ls new top end model, the custom.
(http://i.imgur.com/4trpqWzh.jpg)
Looks a lovely bit of wood doesn't it?
(http://i.imgur.com/q6sRBSqh.jpg)
A shame this completely unpreventable and unpredictable damage has occurred during manufacture. This cleft is now firewood. This sort of wastage must be covered by batmakers/brands and monetary losses from damage like this add up. Please remember this when passing judgement on bat pricing!
(http://i.imgur.com/xi1zYgUh.jpg)
We also have softs, the all white custom softs are incredible and will be very popular. More details and photos on Thurs.
Fantastic day with Matt, the 4 hour journey (thanks A1 & M25) was worth it as we got to pick out some truly stunning bats. Taking a few sets of the new softs was also a welcome bonus.
The new embossed logos and little touches like the updated Hellfire colours (more red) have made the range even more attractive for 2016.
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Wow that hattori pro on the rack!
Must get over to see Matt again at some point.
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OK finally tidied up and sorted.
The bats we have right now are on display in store, listing online asap. More stock coming from nearly finished part mades that we handpicked, should arrived in a few weeks.
(http://i.imgur.com/WPmS1Lnh.jpg)
A few examples of what we have right now (apologies for the iffy quality of closeups, the camera on the iphone 6s is horrendous!)
(http://i.imgur.com/b6ARwDWh.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/TBK8JzZh.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/vgN4XpGh.jpg)
2016 bat pricing:
Custom is a new top range, very limited edition. The labelling will be matte black and silver/chrome and ready in a few weeks. £385
Pro £325
G1 £265
G2 £195
Devil (2'10+) £130
Softs:
Custom softs, £100 for the pad, £70 for the glove
(http://i.imgur.com/cRSF6jFh.jpg)
Pro Softs, £85 for the pad, £60 for the glove
(http://i.imgur.com/0jEab6Hh.jpg)
G1 softs, £65 for the pad, £55 for the glove
(http://i.imgur.com/2chGbdmh.jpg)
I can quote prices for junior stuff and other items (bags, WK gear, junior softs) if required, please let me know.
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Those Custom softs look soooooooo scrumptious! The nicest looking softs I've seen for a while!! :)
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Love H4L kit, I'd say it's the strongest range of any brand for 2016 on design/quality/consistency - if it wasn't for Neon they'd be my first choice for kit by a country mile (I'm very tempted as it is). Looking forward to seeing the custom bats!
Can't get over the prices for those custom softs though, eye watering :( (However beautiful they are!!)
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Absolutely love the look of everything. H4L really going for it with their softs for 2016 - upping the ante!
Can't quite understand why the Pro and G1 gloves are only £5 apart in price, but I guess it doesn't really matter.
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Absolutely love the look of everything. H4L really going for it with their softs for 2016 - upping the ante!
Can't quite understand why the Pro and G1 gloves are only £5 apart in price, but I guess it doesn't really matter.
Price point wise there is a bit of a clash, and the quality is very comparable (aside from the G1 not having a pittard palm) but the G1 is a sausage finger whereas the pro is a split, so we felt it best to offer both options.
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Price point wise there is a bit of a clash, and the quality is very comparable (aside from the G1 not having a pittard palm) but the G1 is a sausage finger whereas the pro is a split, so we felt it best to offer both options.
OK fair enough, Jake. I haven't actually seen the new softs in the flesh yet - only in photos - so perhaps a bit of a premature comment! I hope you left some good bats for me to look through on Tuesday! If not, hope Matt manages to make some new sticks in time - looks like you cleaned him out! :)
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Cracking looking custom softs. Very classy indeed. I might have to trade in my Ayrtek pads for a pair.
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(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CR2344BWIAAILv6.jpg)
One of the first 2016 Warbirds from the bats we picked last week has sold, belter.
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(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CR2344BWIAAILv6.jpg)
One of the first 2016 Warbirds from the bats we picked last week has sold, belter.
The customer is in for a treat! :D
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Marvelous
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(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CR2344BWIAAILv6.jpg)
One of the first 2016 Warbirds from the bats we picked last week has sold, belter.
@Vitas Cricket => I see a few Kook Bubble bats in the background. Are those still available ??
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@Vitas Cricket => I see a few Kook Bubble bats in the background. Are those still available ??
Yes, i have replied to your email
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In addition to the bats in the bat rack pictured earlier in this topic, the second lot of bats we selected from Matt have arrived today, we are still waiting on a few junior bats and some custom mades we arranged during our visit.
(http://i.imgur.com/IZ2itC3h.jpg)
Have a look at these two Pros, stunning!
(http://i.imgur.com/L96H8Vph.jpg)
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([url]http://i.imgur.com/L96H8Vph.jpg[/url])
Stop it!!!
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Damn!
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like the shape of Warbird. @Vitas Cricket , anything light around 2.8?
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like the shape of Warbird. @Vitas Cricket , anything light around 2.8?
We have some more bats coming shortly from H4L, so maybe, but it is rare to get bats lighter than 2'8/2'9 from H4L. Have a read of this topic for more info on the Warbird:
http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=36193.0 (http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=36193.0)
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What weight is that G2 hattori?
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([url]http://i.imgur.com/L96H8Vph.jpg[/url])
The one lurking in this photo @johnnyw ?
I'll have a look tomorrow.
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That's the one vitas. Looks a beauty
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That's the one vitas. Looks a beauty
2'12 mate, big bat!
The much grainier one with heartwood you can see in some other photos is 2'9
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Have just listed the custom softs online at the best price you'll find, including delivery :)
http://vitascricket.co.uk/products.php?id=1331 (http://vitascricket.co.uk/products.php?id=1331)
http://vitascricket.co.uk/products.php?id=1333 (http://vitascricket.co.uk/products.php?id=1333)
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Have just listed the custom softs online at the best price you'll find, including delivery :)
[url]http://vitascricket.co.uk/products.php?id=1331[/url] ([url]http://vitascricket.co.uk/products.php?id=1331[/url])
[url]http://vitascricket.co.uk/products.php?id=1333[/url] ([url]http://vitascricket.co.uk/products.php?id=1333[/url])
@Vitas Cricket => Any chance of getting these H4L batting pads in colored version ?
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@Vitas Cricket => Any chance of getting these H4L batting pads in colored version ?
Should be possible, with a lead time. I'll send you an email :)
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So more of our handpicked goodies arrived from H4L today, including a couple of lovely junior bats. We are now officially swimming in H4L stock.
(http://i.imgur.com/ciS2Ui5h.jpg)
For those of you asking about lighter examples, both of these are just under 2'9
(http://i.imgur.com/kLFLYqBh.jpg)
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Heavier examples!!! Preferably in lower grades
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Heavier examples!!! Preferably in lower grades
You are your bloody heavies lol, I showed you that railway sleeper G1. I can get a G2 made for you, £195?
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any chance we could see a little selection of the Pro's across the range please? 2.10/11 ish.
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any chance we could see a little selection of the Pro's across the range please? 2.10/11 ish.
Absolutely, got some lovely bats to suit this request, will post pics tomorrow
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Any pics or weight of the Warbird on the far left.
I'm feeling a stirring in the force.
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any chance we could see a little selection of the Pro's across the range please? 2.10/11 ish.
@GoldenArm
These are 2'10
(http://i.imgur.com/hvNvUPoh.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/qIExm0Lh.jpg)
These are 2'11
(http://i.imgur.com/hYARSo0h.jpg)
Any pics or weight of the Warbird on the far left.
I'm feeling a stirring in the force.
@FattusCattus
From left to right, 2'9. 2'10, 2'11
(http://i.imgur.com/bD00Viyh.jpg)
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Arggggggggggggggggggg!!! Idh mnek!!!!!!
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Arggggggggggggggggggg!!! Idh mnek!!!!!!
Might make a nice travelling companion to keep your other two bats company when i post them out shortly?
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Wth Jake that's just unfair
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Might make a nice travelling companion to keep your other two bats company when i post them out shortly?
Fvakh draes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! >:(
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I am printing that out as we speak.
It's going on my headstone. Bang in love. Nearly as nice as my Hattori ;)
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(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CUQQgpNXIAAjRfx.jpg)
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Oh blimey! Just had a moment!!
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HUMMANAH HUMMANAH! POW RIGHT IN THE KISSER! Jeez that's gorgeous :D
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Imagining what does it take to hold that art work with the intention to sell !!!
Howz Jake even resisting that ??!!
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They are stunning can't wait to get mine on Monday
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Imagining what does it take to hold that art work with the intention to sell !!!
Howz Jake even resisting that ??!!
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Luckily it was ordered by a customer in advance of our handpicking visit, its a bit heavier than i like so even if it wasn't paid for already, i might be able to resist, maybe.
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Makes sense. Brilliant find there. Cheers
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Wow!! That is simply stunning! Matt is turning out some absolute stunners at the moment!
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Any profile pic of the custom bat?
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Any profile pic of the custom bat?
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The custom can be made into any shape that the buyer wants. Here is the profile of this particular one
(http://i.imgur.com/TFtCelOh.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/9HNxqnCh.jpg)
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Love that shape. Full back , extended middle , ruler straight grains - what else can one ask for ... 👌
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There are no words. Time to beg Santa...
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The custom can be made into any shape that the buyer wants. Here is the profile of this particular one
([url]http://i.imgur.com/TFtCelOh.jpg[/url])
([url]http://i.imgur.com/9HNxqnCh.jpg[/url])
Jake will you behave for christs sake it's before the watershed!!!
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I'm over the moon with this! Can't wait to get my paws on it. This is the second Custom shape that Matt has made for me as well as a G1 Hellfire which is huge. If you are looking for a new bat @hell4leather cricket come highly recommended from me. The Hellfire Pro i used this year which was IJC's bat of the month is an absolute gun.
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Gorgeous! Kind of wish I didn't get that Warbird now and got this instead... Hrm... :-[
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Can the custom be made in all grades (incl devil)?
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Can the custom be made in all grades (incl devil)?
No the custom is a standalone model at the top of the range. Made from the very best Pro grade willow Matt has.
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Next bat has got to be a H4L
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Not often this many customs are in the same room at the same time i imagine. 2 for customers as well as the original Tempo shape one we have in stock. Lovely.
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That one in the middle just looks huge, what weight & specs is it?
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That one in the middle just looks huge, what weight & specs is it?
47mm edges, unsure on spine as its now boxed up and ready to go out to the customer, just shy of 3lb. Based on Matt Coles profile.
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I can vouch for the quality of the Tempo shape bat, the pick up is superb...
I shouldn't be bigging it up as I'm hoping it will still be at Vitas in a couple of months time!
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Is it me, or does the top bat have no bow in it whatsoever?
Or is that a trick of the photo?
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Absolute quality sticks and profiles by the way!! :o
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Is it me, or does the top bat have no bow in it whatsoever?
Or is that a trick of the photo?
There is a bow, but its pretty subtle.
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That one in the middle just looks huge, what weight & specs is it?
That would be mine!! :D
I'll do a review of both of the Customs when that one gets delivered
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@JB beautiful, shame it weighs more than my house!
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That would be mine!! :D
I'll do a review of both of the Customs when that one gets delivered
So that club belongs to you Hercules @JB
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Having seen how well light H4Ls ping, I honestly feel sorry for any bowler who comes up against anyone wielding a 3lb one!
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That middle bat is ridiculous!! My type of bat and my type of weight, well done that man ;)
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There is a bow, but its pretty subtle.
That's an interesting development! ;)
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That middle bat is ridiculous!! My type of bat and my type of weight, well done that man ;)
The Custom that i've already got is ridiculous to be honest, its around 45mm edges & 65mm spine with no concaving at all. The middle on it is lovely
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They are some very nice looking bats
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The Custom that i've already got is ridiculous to be honest, its around 45mm edges & 65mm spine with no concaving at all. The middle on it is lovely
I've got a 3lb Hellfire Monster with a convex profile and it's a beast so I can imagine your 2 are similarly pingalicious haha
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I've got a 3lb Hellfire Monster with a convex profile and it's a beast so I can imagine your 2 are similarly pingalicious haha
Me too [emoji16]
Mine ain't convex though- 2 mm concaved & it's unlike anything me or my mates ever had.
Give em Hell !! [emoji12]
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Me too [emoji16]
Mine ain't convex though- 2 mm concaved & it's unlike anything me or my mates ever had.
Give em Hell !! [emoji12]
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Link to a thread on mine if you're interested haha
http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=32773.0 (http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=32773.0)
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Wicked that !!!
Howz the pick up on that one northernboy?? From my experience- full profiled bats even with a mid swell feel a tad bottom heavy. I had a full SS ton Gladiator & a SF Optimus - pinged very well but an avg pick up I'd say
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The Custom that i've already got is ridiculous to be honest, its around 45mm edges & 65mm spine with no concaving at all. The middle on it is lovely
Isn't that just a handled cleft that's been sanded? ;)
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Wicked that !!!
Howz the pick up on that one northernboy?? From my experience- full profiled bats even with a mid swell feel a tad bottom heavy. I had a full SS ton Gladiator & a SF Optimus - pinged very well but an avg pick up I'd say
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It's hard to say I mean it's obviously pretty heavy but it is fairly well balanced. It's the ping on it that's the most impressive (I guess it should be for it's size!) the whole bat pings like crazy, from toe to stickers.
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Sure does man. Like someone commented in that thread that Matt must have only sanded the cleft [emoji16][emoji23]
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Just a reminder amongst the hysteria on the forum that we still have the full range of h4l bats in stock, we are also nearly into double figures in terms of top of the line Customs for our customers both on and off the forum.
Anyone looking to arrange a Custom through us is not only welcome to the fantastic price of £375 with free delivery and a free padded leather bat cover. But I'll knock it in for free too.
This is an ongoing offer for 2016
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Nice one Jake - we all know you choose some excellent sticks.
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Nice one Jake - we all know you choose some excellent sticks.
True Jake you know good wood in your hands... Running your fingers along its spine feeling the swell under your soft touch, caressing it's thick edges, feeling it harden with every thrust of the Lignum vitae, slowly rubbing oil into its soft fibres making it moist and supple...
Oh ummm yeah mate we know you pick a good bat :( :o :( :) ;) :D
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(http://i.imgur.com/kjy6RLFh.jpg)
A couple of lovely Pro's sold today
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You're not short of options for where to get lovely British bats on cbf!