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Title: My new g2 NV custom monster!!!
Post by: smilley792 on December 04, 2015, 03:21:15 PM
Few weeks/month back I think, I put a thread up asking for a 2.14 plus bat, half heartwood, right handers inside edge.
Had to be a big bat, not a skinny dense piece.


Few offers here and there, but then jake came and offered me some custom made from h4l.
I wasn't looking for something to be made as I don't always trust it to be as big as wanted, but I was offered the opportunity of a lifetime by jake.

"H4l guarantee it won't be small, order it, I'll have it made and if it's not what you want, you don't have to pay, I'll just put it in stock"


Buzzing, picked a cleft and off it went, 4 days later someone posted a thread on there h4l arriving, and as I went in it I had a pm. With excitement I thought mine was ready and gleefully opened it!!

STORM DAMAGE

the cleft i chose was storm damaged, so if I wanted they'd make another. Another selection of clefts came up and This one was in there (was not originally). Loved it and he cracked on.

And now it's arrived. And I'm extremely happy.

G2 Nv profile, round handle, big bow weigh in in at 2.15.

Let the pics do the talking.

(http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h76/smilley792/D3857AC7-D40E-48CE-BDB7-569A962AE31D_zpsendqcupm.jpg) (http://s61.photobucket.com/user/smilley792/media/D3857AC7-D40E-48CE-BDB7-569A962AE31D_zpsendqcupm.jpg.html)

(http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h76/smilley792/4185B4F5-DC3B-40FF-B063-6F181BFDE681_zpsczdkslkr.jpg) (http://s61.photobucket.com/user/smilley792/media/4185B4F5-DC3B-40FF-B063-6F181BFDE681_zpsczdkslkr.jpg.html)

(http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h76/smilley792/61579016-926C-4FFE-9806-16D5DD48B496_zpswx3hg9ms.jpg) (http://s61.photobucket.com/user/smilley792/media/61579016-926C-4FFE-9806-16D5DD48B496_zpswx3hg9ms.jpg.html)

(http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h76/smilley792/154D6FD2-9638-46AC-8358-D3FE2E79531F_zpstdcryd7i.jpg) (http://s61.photobucket.com/user/smilley792/media/154D6FD2-9638-46AC-8358-D3FE2E79531F_zpstdcryd7i.jpg.html)

(http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h76/smilley792/C7C4BF7F-27A5-4892-8F96-5AB487CCC834_zpshjfsp8ka.jpg) (http://s61.photobucket.com/user/smilley792/media/C7C4BF7F-27A5-4892-8F96-5AB487CCC834_zpshjfsp8ka.jpg.html)

(http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h76/smilley792/8C851F7D-E5EC-4B78-8AA9-BBCFDC89413B_zpsowmbiozn.jpg) (http://s61.photobucket.com/user/smilley792/media/8C851F7D-E5EC-4B78-8AA9-BBCFDC89413B_zpsowmbiozn.jpg.html)


Big thanks to jake ( @Vitas Cricket )for sorting this, his service is top top notch.

And big thanks to Matt ( @hell4leather cricket )for making it, truly is a master bat maker.

It needs knocking in, and a scuff, but it's took place two in my bag for match bats. The current two are.

(http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h76/smilley792/06366328-32D3-49B4-8743-AAB77727530B_zps4smgg0dz.jpg) (http://s61.photobucket.com/user/smilley792/media/06366328-32D3-49B4-8743-AAB77727530B_zps4smgg0dz.jpg.html)

(http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h76/smilley792/0DD2C058-A695-4EE4-89A3-924BE58790A3_zpsvuthy74c.jpg) (http://s61.photobucket.com/user/smilley792/media/0DD2C058-A695-4EE4-89A3-924BE58790A3_zpsvuthy74c.jpg.html)

(http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h76/smilley792/0C497097-777D-40D6-A6CE-8CA6BE7F3316_zpsnjo6y85m.jpg) (http://s61.photobucket.com/user/smilley792/media/0C497097-777D-40D6-A6CE-8CA6BE7F3316_zpsnjo6y85m.jpg.html)

(http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h76/smilley792/FFC38575-76AE-4F43-AAC7-56849F62121C_zpszh5idi6z.jpg) (http://s61.photobucket.com/user/smilley792/media/FFC38575-76AE-4F43-AAC7-56849F62121C_zpszh5idi6z.jpg.html)


Next week, bat 3 should arrive, hoping it's as good as these two! Stay posted.
Title: Re: My new g2 NV custom monster!!!
Post by: procricket on December 04, 2015, 03:25:49 PM
Cracking bats Chris
Title: Re: My new g2 NV custom monster!!!
Post by: jwebber86 on December 04, 2015, 04:18:27 PM
Wow they are amazing. Very jealous
Title: Re: My new g2 NV custom monster!!!
Post by: petehosk on December 04, 2015, 04:56:12 PM
Too heavy for me, but awesome bats!
Title: Re: My new g2 NV custom monster!!!
Post by: simonmay5 on December 04, 2015, 05:02:56 PM
Very nice bat mate I hope it goes well for you Matt is definitely turning out some stunning bats this year that's for sure
Title: Re: My new g2 NV custom monster!!!
Post by: JB on December 04, 2015, 05:21:57 PM
Lovely looking G2, love it when the branding looks small cos the edge is so big!!
Title: Re: My new g2 NV custom monster!!!
Post by: smilley792 on December 04, 2015, 06:29:53 PM
It is a cracking bat, and a big bat. Needs some knocking in.


Had my tempo had the bow this does, I'd probably still have it and be using it. H4l makes some serious bats.
Title: Re: My new g2 NV custom monster!!!
Post by: i12breakfree on December 04, 2015, 06:56:42 PM
common on ..you were not able to identify storm damage cleft after all those posts from doctor ...LOL
This H4L looks like a serious monster....enjoy your new bat

Title: Re: My new g2 NV custom monster!!!
Post by: Gelds on December 04, 2015, 07:20:41 PM
Stunning bat! The bats Matt is making are seriously impressive!
Title: Re: My new g2 NV custom monster!!!
Post by: sarg on December 04, 2015, 07:44:10 PM
Both bats are impressive. Good Luck making runs.
Title: Re: My new g2 NV custom monster!!!
Post by: sgcricket on December 05, 2015, 02:46:33 AM
2 impressive pieces of wood there. looks really nice for a G2
Title: Re: My new g2 NV custom monster!!!
Post by: sanredrose on December 05, 2015, 03:37:59 AM
Two cracking bats .... Is H4L a profile copy of GN kaboom ?
Title: Re: My new g2 NV custom monster!!!
Post by: JB on December 05, 2015, 06:50:12 AM
I used my Polaris in the nets this week and it takes some getting used to as it's got very little bow
Title: Re: My new g2 NV custom monster!!!
Post by: smilley792 on December 05, 2015, 11:22:44 PM
Two cracking bats .... Is H4L a profile copy of GN kaboom ?

Nope.

As far as I'm aware it's a standard Nv profile, just in a monster cleft. Edge highest point and middle position are lower on the Nv than the Warner.
Title: Re: My new g2 NV custom monster!!!
Post by: smilley792 on December 05, 2015, 11:24:32 PM
I used my Polaris in the nets this week and it takes some getting used to as it's got very little bow

I like a lot of bow, and/or the handle slightly set forward.


The h4l tempo I had was so straight I just couldn't get on with it. Just felt wrong imo
Title: Re: My new g2 NV custom monster!!!
Post by: brokenbat on December 06, 2015, 08:19:47 AM
I like a lot of bow, and/or the handle slightly set forward.


The h4l tempo I had was so straight I just couldn't get on with it. Just felt wrong imo

If only I had your strength...to swing these tree trunks
Title: Re: My new g2 NV custom monster!!!
Post by: sanredrose on December 06, 2015, 09:05:09 AM
Nope.

As far as I'm aware it's a standard Nv profile, just in a monster cleft. Edge highest point and middle position are lower on the Nv than the Warner.

Sounds good. But where is the photo of the GN Power bow  :D (yellow gloves), saw that on vitas cricket instagram page. Any comments on those gloves ? Have you used them ?
Title: Re: My new g2 NV custom monster!!!
Post by: smilley792 on December 06, 2015, 09:52:02 AM
You mean this pic?

(http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h76/smilley792/33C12CC3-696D-47D6-B649-DA023132F92B_zpsdhzaa7lx.jpg) (http://s61.photobucket.com/user/smilley792/media/33C12CC3-696D-47D6-B649-DA023132F92B_zpsdhzaa7lx.jpg.html)

I haven't used them as they only arrived Friday and it's winter. So no nets.


I bought them as I like 3 things in my gloves, sausage finger, no pittards and colour!

I have used for a while the gray nics kaboom glove. Last year I bought a pair of prestige gloves which turned out to be identical just in white instead of orange.
Did like how plain they was so sold them to cam
Ordered these as a gamble in vitas pre order. And what a gamble it was. Same Palm, same protection on fingers. Only difference between these and the prestige/kaboom is a 2 piece thumb, and the design of the protection in the back of the hand.

Theses even have a better made and embossed Velcro flap than the previous two.

Am please so far. Especially as they are cheaper!
Title: Re: My new g2 NV custom monster!!!
Post by: Northern monkey on December 06, 2015, 11:01:21 AM
That bat looks lovely
Do like a half an half

Why don't you like pittards? Just out of curiosity
Title: Re: My new g2 NV custom monster!!!
Post by: smilley792 on December 06, 2015, 12:22:07 PM
Never got on with them due to sweat.

I've found my hands either get sweaty faster, or stay sweaty when using pittards. But don't when not.
Others have the opposite effect, but it's what works for me.


Started to knock this in.

Square edges first to go.

(http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h76/smilley792/8882E8EF-EC14-40C4-8051-90362EA3110B_zpsmlamtph0.jpg) (http://s61.photobucket.com/user/smilley792/media/8882E8EF-EC14-40C4-8051-90362EA3110B_zpsmlamtph0.jpg.html)

(http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h76/smilley792/0CDF1630-3830-4CC0-BC00-BF3E591EF35E_zpsg5yr696w.jpg) (http://s61.photobucket.com/user/smilley792/media/0CDF1630-3830-4CC0-BC00-BF3E591EF35E_zpsg5yr696w.jpg.html)
Title: Re: My new g2 NV custom monster!!!
Post by: smilley792 on December 06, 2015, 03:39:29 PM
Opening up nicely and Ping is starting to come in well. Nice coverage on this bat.


http://youtu.be/o3WjXYfkcxE (http://youtu.be/o3WjXYfkcxE)

Impressed so far.
Title: Re: My new g2 NV custom monster!!!
Post by: Mel Jessop on December 06, 2015, 09:23:44 PM
My O My that sounds nice......

H4L sure are making some nice sticks this year, I gotta get myself another one....
Title: Re: My new g2 NV custom monster!!!
Post by: lexx on December 06, 2015, 10:19:01 PM
That bat pings! And quality beard😆
Title: Re: My new g2 NV custom monster!!!
Post by: petehosk on December 06, 2015, 11:24:36 PM
Lovely bat fella and agree that the beard is rather impressive!
It's only the sneak appearance of the foot a couple of photos previously that lets the topic down  ;)
And interesting to see that you are one of the "large toe is the longest on my foot" clan!
Title: Re: My new g2 NV custom monster!!!
Post by: InternalTraining on December 07, 2015, 01:37:16 AM
Bats looks great and sounds amazing!
Title: Re: My new g2 NV custom monster!!!
Post by: suraj1108 on December 07, 2015, 02:28:22 AM
what a cracker; great looking stick for G2
Title: Re: My new g2 NV custom monster!!!
Post by: inzaghi316 on December 07, 2015, 10:54:00 AM
Awesome looking bats

Sent from my ASUS_T00G using Tapatalk

Title: Re: My new g2 NV custom monster!!!
Post by: trypewriter on December 07, 2015, 11:38:01 AM
I like a lot of bow, and/or the handle slightly set forward.


The h4l tempo I had was so straight I just couldn't get on with it. Just felt wrong imo

Handle set forward is plenty enough for me - I'm not a fan of big bows - it's nice that we all like different things!
Title: Re: My new g2 NV custom monster!!!
Post by: FattusCattus on December 07, 2015, 11:55:02 AM
Yes - for instance, I like Spam Fritters.
Title: Re: My new g2 NV custom monster!!!
Post by: batcrazy on December 07, 2015, 11:03:06 PM
i love the high middle on the kaboom but have to say the shape on your NV is great! the sound of the ball off a H4L bat is just something else though. very addictive! lol. Another class H4L there. Enjoy
Title: Re: My new g2 NV custom monster!!!
Post by: smilley792 on December 12, 2015, 12:06:43 PM
The net went well.............


http://youtu.be/QoxzJaJB4AU (http://youtu.be/QoxzJaJB4AU)
Title: Re: My new g2 NV custom monster!!!
Post by: Ams4287 on December 12, 2015, 12:30:32 PM
Nice work 🙈
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Post by: procricket on December 12, 2015, 02:00:29 PM
Mental mate haha
Title: Re: My new g2 NV custom monster!!!
Post by: batcrazy on December 12, 2015, 02:07:23 PM
Lol. Camera survive? What was the bat like as sounded delicious on ping test vid. You done much knocking in on the face?
Title: Re: My new g2 NV custom monster!!!
Post by: smilley792 on December 12, 2015, 02:30:26 PM
Lol. Camera survive? What was the bat like as sounded delicious on ping test vid. You done much knocking in on the face?

I believe it survived, but the rest of that bucket there's a white mark centre. Need to check if it's a finger print or is damage.

I did an hour with my lv mallet. Had 3 buckets with it today and no damage or indents from the bowling machine. And it was flying off and feeling lovely in the nets.

When I have time will edit the videos later, may just put the range hitting one as is.
Title: Re: My new g2 NV custom monster!!!
Post by: smilley792 on December 12, 2015, 06:51:04 PM
And the net of me using it. Edited the boring bits out, but left the range hitting unedited at the end.

http://youtu.be/B2h4l7FPfAY (http://youtu.be/B2h4l7FPfAY)
Title: Re: My new g2 NV custom monster!!!
Post by: Vitas Cricket on December 12, 2015, 08:28:07 PM
Looks like you are enjoying it mate, i'm very pleased we could sort you out with a belter :)
Title: Re: My new g2 NV custom monster!!!
Post by: smilley792 on February 15, 2016, 09:42:27 PM
As mr cameron pye would say.

"Want any cricket bat with your tape"

(http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h76/smilley792/E1CC56EB-3D0C-4CE0-A8D2-D35BC3442EA4_zpshbzxkm7h.jpg) (http://s61.photobucket.com/user/smilley792/media/E1CC56EB-3D0C-4CE0-A8D2-D35BC3442EA4_zpshbzxkm7h.jpg.html)


Unfortunately a sports direct ball made it into a net and I had not realised, and the inside edge took a sever beating, rest of the bat held up well, but probably due to the heartwood on the inside edge it cracked badly.

Oh well it's a net bat and will live for another day!!
Title: Re: My new g2 NV custom monster!!!
Post by: Chad on February 15, 2016, 09:46:08 PM
As mr cameron pye would say.

"Want any cricket bat with your tape"


Flip, you sound just like him!  :D Speaking of Mr @WalkingWicket37 on a thread related to H4L, I hear he's got some 'stuff' to share with us all. ;)
Title: Re: My new g2 NV custom monster!!!
Post by: smilley792 on February 15, 2016, 10:01:14 PM
Flip, you sound just like him!  :D Speaking of Mr @WalkingWicket37 on a thread related to H4L, I hear he's got some 'stuff' to share with us all. ;)


I've seen the sneak peaks, not sure why he's hiding them.

Come on @WalkingWicket37
Title: Re: My new g2 NV custom monster!!!
Post by: simonmay5 on February 15, 2016, 11:52:16 PM

I've seen the sneak peaks, not sure why he's hiding them.

Come on @WalkingWicket37


All I can say they will be worth waiting for had a great day with Cameron today down at h4l I think if he could he would of moved in  :D