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Title: Bat testing
Post by: The Doctor on November 14, 2015, 12:03:34 PM: We have a bat that we have done something new with - shape is a DB1 2'9oz- the bat will be sent out blank free of charge.

All I request is that you use it lots during the winter nets and provide feedback.

Please dont send an email if you wont be able to test.

Please send an email to david@b3cricket.com - and tell me what is your favourite biscuit and what dog you have or you would have.

Closing date is next friday.
Title: Re: Bat testing
Post by: liscon12 on November 14, 2015, 12:12:59 PM: As much as I want to enter I'm not going to take an opportunity away from someone who will actually test it. My first net won't be until next March!!

Good luck everyone.
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Post by: smilley792 on November 14, 2015, 12:15:04 PM: Too light for me so won't enter.

If you could reply to my tweet it be grand though. Cheers
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Post by: Thesmiff on November 14, 2015, 12:16:16 PM: What an offer! Best of luck fellow bat badgers!
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Post by: joymarvin on November 14, 2015, 12:20:57 PM: Is this offer for international customers as well?
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Post by: wayward_hayward on November 14, 2015, 12:25:20 PM: Great offer, email sent.
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Post by: tom line on November 14, 2015, 12:26:58 PM: Have also just emailed you
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Post by: The Doctor on November 14, 2015, 12:33:53 PM: Dont forget the most important answers;

favourite biscuit
favourite dog

Streaky!
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Post by: edge on November 14, 2015, 04:43:44 PM: Dropped an email over - hope my dislike of dogs doesn't count against me ha! Would be interesting to compare whatever the new tech is against my standard DB1 for sure.
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Post by: Batbuddy99 on November 14, 2015, 05:00:21 PM: Sent you an Email

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Post by: procricket on November 15, 2015, 10:42:15 PM: Keep emailing lads really good offer this I have seen the bat you get to keep.
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Post by: Jamesfield on November 15, 2015, 10:53:29 PM: Sent :)
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Post by: WalkingWicket37 on November 15, 2015, 11:11:12 PM: Only just seen this, but a chance to get your hands on a free B3 with the Dave seal of approval, what's not to like?
You've got to be in it to win it, so email sent! :)
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Post by: StillNotOut on November 15, 2015, 11:43:31 PM: Email sent :)
Title: Re: Bat testing
Post by: tim2000s on November 16, 2015, 06:24:39 AM: Given its for a standard shape, I'm assuming it's a Short Handle @procricket B3 @The Doctor ?

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Title: Re: Bat testing
Post by: pranav2108 on November 16, 2015, 06:37:08 AM: Is this for International members too?

We are playing one of the most prestigious corporate cricket tourney for IT professionals here in Bangalore, India. If given a chance can do the bat testing to the fullest.

Regards,
Pranav Desai
Title: Re: Bat testing
Post by: Centurion on November 16, 2015, 07:12:38 AM: Email sent :)

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Title: Re: Bat testing
Post by: procricket on November 16, 2015, 09:31:30 AM: Hello yes it is open to overseas members however you will have to cover the postage costs
Title: Re: Bat testing
Post by: procricket on November 16, 2015, 09:58:56 AM: Infact scrub that i will cover the cost for international members as this forum has given me a lot so yes open to all free
Title: Re: Bat testing
Post by: procricket on November 16, 2015, 12:53:58 PM: Quote from: tim2000s on November 16, 2015, 06:24:39 AM
Given its for a standard shape, I'm assuming it's a Short Handle @procricket B3 @The Doctor ?

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Yes mate sorry a sh
Title: Re: Bat testing
Post by: StillNotOut on November 16, 2015, 12:55:31 PM: Quote from: procricket B3 on November 16, 2015, 09:58:56 AM
Infact scrub that i will cover the cost for international members as this forum has given me a lot so yes open to all free

Very generous! (y)
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Post by: Number4 on November 16, 2015, 01:07:43 PM: Ah well my hat is in the ring :D
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Post by: RoCo Da Pixie on November 16, 2015, 01:36:56 PM: I have sent over an email. I even decided to show you a picture of the dog to see if that swayed you... haha
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Post by: joymarvin on November 16, 2015, 05:30:43 PM: Email sent @procricket B3 @The Doctor
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Post by: Number4 on November 17, 2015, 06:20:04 AM: Quote from: procricket B3 on November 16, 2015, 09:58:56 AM
Infact scrub that i will cover the cost for international members as this forum has given me a lot so yes open to all free

I'd pay the shipping and send the Bradman over :D
Title: Re: Bat testing
Post by: pranav2108 on November 17, 2015, 07:40:06 AM: Glad to know that this is open for international members also, sent an email to davew@b3cricket.com requesting for the bat.
Title: Re: Bat testing
Post by: 400notout on November 19, 2015, 02:49:18 PM: Instructions unclear, sent favourite dog biscuit...

Genuinely gutted to not be able to net enough to do this offer justice! I hope it isn't too spectacular a bat :(
Title: Re: Bat testing
Post by: procricket on November 19, 2015, 02:52:48 PM: What your favourite biscuit ie hobnob and what your favourite dog

If somebody put a person there I may ask for extra points !!!
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Post by: Neon Cricket on November 19, 2015, 02:57:08 PM: So Katie Hopkins would mean bonus points??
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Post by: cricketbadger on November 19, 2015, 03:01:05 PM: Quote from: neoncricket on November 19, 2015, 02:57:08 PM
So Katie Hopkins would mean bonus points??

That's unfair on Dogs
Title: Re: Bat testing
Post by: Neon Cricket on November 19, 2015, 03:06:34 PM: Quote from: cricketbadger on November 19, 2015, 03:01:05 PM
That's unfair on Dogs

Haha very good point!!
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Post by: RightArmLedge on November 20, 2015, 02:31:09 PM: Email sent!

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Title: Re: Bat testing
Post by: Batbuddy99 on November 21, 2015, 03:39:40 PM: So who won?

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Title: Re: Bat testing
Post by: procricket on November 21, 2015, 04:39:33 PM: Will be drawn live on monday mate
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Post by: Batbuddy99 on November 21, 2015, 05:17:18 PM: Okey dokey

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Title: Re: Bat testing - WINNERS PICKED
Post by: The Doctor on November 23, 2015, 10:30:40 AM: Hi Chaps,

The winner (s) have been picked and will be receiving an email this morning.

Thats right I said winners - due to the over whelming response I havent counted yet but we got 100+ entrants I have decided to make another.

We are trialling a few things and should have some more bats for people to trial.

The question is - what random question to ask next......

My favourite dog (not that Mrs B. would let me get one) would be a British Bulldog
My favourite biscuit (this is areal tricky one) Oerio / chocolate hobnob / caramel digestive - all with a hot drink (coffee). Although like the retro custard cream / jammy dodger

Just like to point out Cakes go hard when old and biscuits soft - and on that logic Jaffa Cakes are as per the name - A CAKE!! ;-)

Streaky
Title: Re: Bat testing - WINNERS PICKED
Post by: cricketbadger on November 23, 2015, 10:38:22 AM: Quote from: The Doctor on November 23, 2015, 10:30:40 AM

Just like to point out Cakes go hard when old and biscuits soft - and on that logic Jaffa Cakes are as per the name - A CAKE!! ;-)

Streaky

Balls, means I haven't been selected then, bloody cakes!!!!
Title: Re: Bat testing
Post by: StillNotOut on November 23, 2015, 10:55:14 AM: Jaffa Cakes are classed as cakes to avoid VAT! Lol
Also sold in the biscuit aisle

http://metro.co.uk/2015/05/25/jaffa-cakes-are-not-cakes-10-reasons-why-the-jaffa-is-a-biscuit-5194703/ (http://metro.co.uk/2015/05/25/jaffa-cakes-are-not-cakes-10-reasons-why-the-jaffa-is-a-biscuit-5194703/)
Title: Re: Bat testing - WINNERS PICKED
Post by: Chalkie on November 23, 2015, 11:08:07 AM: Quote from: The Doctor on November 23, 2015, 10:30:40 AM
The question is - what random question to ask next......

how about:

* favourite flavour of crisps

or

* what make/model of car best describes you as a cricketer
Title: Re: Bat testing - WINNERS PICKED
Post by: northernboy1987 on November 23, 2015, 11:15:11 AM: Quote from: Chalkie on November 23, 2015, 11:08:07 AM
how about:

* favourite flavour of crisps

or

* what make/model of car best describes you as a cricketer

How could you do crisps when everyone already knows the answer is XL Cheese?
Title: Re: Bat testing
Post by: ballinger on November 23, 2015, 11:58:29 AM: Bugger I was hopeing to win that!!!

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Post by: Number4 on November 23, 2015, 12:00:15 PM: You and 100 others ;)
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Post by: ballinger on November 23, 2015, 01:18:10 PM: Haha nice one

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Title: Re: Bat testing
Post by: trypewriter on November 23, 2015, 01:26:54 PM: Quote from: The Doctor on November 14, 2015, 12:03:34 PM
We have a bat that we have done something new with - shape is a DB1 2'9oz- the bat will be sent out blank free of charge.

All I request is that you use it lots during the winter nets and provide feedback.

Please dont send an email if you wont be able to test.

Please send an email to david@b3cricket.com - and tell me what is your favourite biscuit and what dog you have or you would have.

Closing date is next friday.

I think you need to add 'and frequently hit the ball' - just sayin' ;) :D
Title: Re: Bat testing
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on November 23, 2015, 01:37:07 PM: Own up - who got it then? :D
Title: Re: Bat testing
Post by: The Doctor on November 23, 2015, 01:48:32 PM: Quote from: WalkingWicket37 on November 23, 2015, 01:37:07 PM
Own up - who got it then? :D

emails been sent......
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Post by: TangoWhiskey on November 23, 2015, 03:15:00 PM: How did I miss this?!
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Post by: Turn Of Pace on November 23, 2015, 03:30:05 PM: Nothing in my in box. Gutted.
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Post by: StillNotOut on November 23, 2015, 04:25:56 PM: Congratulations to the winner (s)
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Post by: Batbuddy99 on November 23, 2015, 04:26:08 PM: Grrr nothing for me

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Title: Re: Bat testing
Post by: Jogetnz on November 23, 2015, 04:42:41 PM: I got very excited when I saw the winner picked a British Bulldog as that was my pick but alas it wasn't me
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Post by: tushar sehgal on November 23, 2015, 04:45:21 PM: Haha i've got no chance considering I mentioned my favorite dogs and biscuits and not Doc's :-[
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Post by: Centurion on November 23, 2015, 04:54:57 PM: Knew I should have put oreo grrrr

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Title: Re: Bat testing
Post by: MD2812 on November 23, 2015, 06:26:05 PM: Nothing for me.

Don't even own my favourite dog (Burmese mountain dog) or biscuit (bourbon) to comfort myself.

Dark times.
Title: Re: Bat testing
Post by: Batbuddy99 on November 23, 2015, 06:49:27 PM: I got some bourbons at home but no dark chocolate digestives

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Title: Re: Bat testing
Post by: ballinger on November 23, 2015, 08:17:42 PM: Can the losers see the bat we missed out on please?

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Post by: pranav2108 on November 24, 2015, 10:55:02 AM: How many were short listed?
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Post by: liscon12 on January 07, 2016, 11:03:21 AM: So have any CBF members received these mysterious bats or has everyone been told to keep quiet?
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Post by: TeamFTE on January 07, 2016, 11:20:26 AM: Am also interested to hear about this
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Post by: procricket on January 07, 2016, 11:44:11 AM: Quote from: liscon12 on January 07, 2016, 11:03:21 AM
So have any CBF members received these mysterious bats or has everyone been told to keep quiet?

i know a few went out one came with me which is in the hands of @RF
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Post by: Ams4287 on January 07, 2016, 12:17:05 PM: I've got one and will be testing along with all the members of my club who use lighter bats when our nets start (seniors and juniors).
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Post by: WalkingWicket37 on January 07, 2016, 12:50:20 PM: None of these test bats exist ;)
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Post by: RF on January 07, 2016, 01:01:45 PM: I've used mine quite a lot in the last few weeks and it's a decent bat. The more I play with it the better it's getting actually.

The bat has had some cracks that B3 have repaired with a new type of glue hence the reason for the testing.

The glue has been solid, none of the cracks have opened up again and if the cracks were covered by stickers you wouldn't know they were there.
Title: Re: Bat testing
Post by: RF on January 07, 2016, 01:18:19 PM: I know the rules, pics here

http://s1164.photobucket.com/user/russfletcher/library/ (http://s1164.photobucket.com/user/russfletcher/library/)
Title: Re: Bat testing
Post by: tushar sehgal on January 07, 2016, 02:14:14 PM: May I ask what was it that was being tested? New shape, Pressing, gluing/repair work?

Thanks
Title: Re: Bat testing
Post by: procricket on January 07, 2016, 02:43:31 PM: A mixture of a few things repairs on some glue on others just a mixture of things
Title: Re: Bat testing
Post by: tushar sehgal on January 07, 2016, 02:47:17 PM: Quote from: procricket B3 on January 07, 2016, 02:43:31 PM
A mixture of a few things repairs on some glue on others just a mixture of things

Thanks Dave, would the summary be made available to us general public or was this more of an internal R&D?
Title: Re: Bat testing
Post by: procricket on January 07, 2016, 02:57:47 PM: Quote from: tushar sehgal on January 07, 2016, 02:47:17 PM
Thanks Dave, would the summary be made available to us general public or was this more of an internal R&D?

They can say what they want the trials, The bats where lower grade in most cases and we are just looking into things so not sure but think it more a internal thing as the people receiving the bats don't always know what we did...