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Companies => Custom companies => B3 Cricket => Topic started by: WalkingWicket37 on December 21, 2015, 01:23:39 PM
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'Twas the week before Christmas,
And into the house,
I had to sneak in my bargain,
Sold as 2 pound and 8 ounce
In short I was on eBay the other day and saw a refurbished B3 listed for not very much money.
It's an ugly bit of willow and the stickers appear to be a DIY "minimalist look"
I contacted Dave, who kindly confirmed the bat was genuine. I was the only one to bid and got the bat for less than £40 posted.
I'm at work right now, so proper pictures to follow.
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb450/CPye061194/20151221_131410_zpsfns1ikzs.jpg) (http://s1206.photobucket.com/user/CPye061194/media/20151221_131410_zpsfns1ikzs.jpg.html)
eBay listing here for anyone who want to see it before I post my own pictures
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Refurbed-B3-Custom-Cricket-Bat-2lb-8oz-37mm-edge-7grains-G2-SH-/201484135460?hash=item2ee963ec24:g:IvgAAOSwnipWbJMs (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Refurbed-B3-Custom-Cricket-Bat-2lb-8oz-37mm-edge-7grains-G2-SH-/201484135460?hash=item2ee963ec24:g:IvgAAOSwnipWbJMs)
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Is that was is known as 'a double bagger?' ;) :D
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Is that was is known as 'a double bagger?' ;) :D
I split up with her a few weeks back...
The bat definitely falls into the "needs a fibreglass scuff sheet" category though...
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@WalkingWicket37 was heard to say "it's that ugly I wouldn't even knock it in with YOUR mallet" :D
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The ugly ones perform better as they try harder to please. In any case you are not looking at the face when you are thrusting into the gap.
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Well muggins here got overexcited and removed the scuff sheet without taking pictures :-[
There is a slight crack that has been repaired and a bit of feathering that B3 have also sealed. You will notice some sellotape, some helmet lifted a bit of willow when removing the scuff sheet which I am sticking back down.
The swell of the bat low down, making it good for a front foot player. It was listed on eBay as 2lb8, without 37mm edges. I have not weigjt or measured to confirm this, but there is a fair bit of concqving (as you'd expect for a big edgez, low weight bat). If I had to guess the weight on pickup alone I would have said "about 2lb10" (make what you will of that)
I haven't done a ping test yet, and my plans for tonight are to give the bat a fine sand all over and apply a fibreglass scuff sheet.
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb450/CPye061194/20151221_180257_zpsahvjdpwl.jpg) (http://s1206.photobucket.com/user/CPye061194/media/20151221_180257_zpsahvjdpwl.jpg.html)
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb450/CPye061194/20151221_175938_zpschzirlms.jpg) (http://s1206.photobucket.com/user/CPye061194/media/20151221_175938_zpschzirlms.jpg.html)
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb450/CPye061194/20151221_175952_zpsfryh0qfb.jpg) (http://s1206.photobucket.com/user/CPye061194/media/20151221_175952_zpsfryh0qfb.jpg.html)
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb450/CPye061194/20151221_180014_zps6qkyttf2.jpg) (http://s1206.photobucket.com/user/CPye061194/media/20151221_180014_zps6qkyttf2.jpg.html)
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb450/CPye061194/20151221_180000_zpsgt75gkhn.jpg) (http://s1206.photobucket.com/user/CPye061194/media/20151221_180000_zpsgt75gkhn.jpg.html)
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb450/CPye061194/20151221_180237_zpspg808rjc.jpg) (http://s1206.photobucket.com/user/CPye061194/media/20151221_180237_zpspg808rjc.jpg.html)
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb450/CPye061194/20151221_180312_zps2bto73kd.jpg) (http://s1206.photobucket.com/user/CPye061194/media/20151221_180312_zps2bto73kd.jpg.html)
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Lifted willow sorted.
Stickers (and residue) removed
New stickers and fibreglass scuff applied
1 and a half grips applied
Now for the numbers.
Edges at thickest point: 38mm
Edges at the toe: 22mm
Edges at the shoulder: 17mm
Spine height: 63mm
And a few pictures as it is now.
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb450/CPye061194/20151221_205558_zpshmoce9om.jpg) (http://s1206.photobucket.com/user/CPye061194/media/20151221_205558_zpshmoce9om.jpg.html)
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb450/CPye061194/IMG-20151221-WA0034_zps0wklzuen.jpeg) (http://s1206.photobucket.com/user/CPye061194/media/IMG-20151221-WA0034_zps0wklzuen.jpeg.html)
At just under 2lb10 and all the meat in the bottom of the bat, this feels it's weight. Overall I'm happy with the purchase :)
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Looking good mate and the stickers are just perfect lol
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Those stickers are the dogs swingers, where do you get your fibreglass scuff sheets cam?
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That was my last SS/TON fibreglass sheet which was perfect for this due to being that length so fitted perfectly.
I have got some GN ones from Jake that are about 60cm (or two bats worth if you cut them in half) that I think are the best quality wise
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Cheers, I'll give jake a shout for some
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Looking good mate. Got yourself a bargain!
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Nice one Cam. I love the way you used those stickers to distract attention from the less attractive willow 😉
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No idea what you're on about, Al. ;)
I wanted a cheap bat to apply the stickers to, so whatever I'd bought would have had a fibre sheet and those stickers applied (maybe...)
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I used this against a bowla today.
Not convinced the sticks will stay as they're keep lifting while the bat is in my bag, but i'm impressed.
The bat makes a deep sound, but the ball flies out the middle and it is perfect for driving. Any front foot players who don't mind a heavier pickup and bit of concaving I can highly the 1871 shape from B3
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you got a great bat there mate.
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Bosom stickers gone and a very quick sanding job when I got in from our net.
The B3 marks are still visible but i'm happy with it :)
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb450/CPye061194/20151229_181408_zpsa4ehf6xv.jpg) (http://s1206.photobucket.com/user/CPye061194/media/20151229_181408_zpsa4ehf6xv.jpg.html)
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb450/CPye061194/20151229_181421_zpstz3e7teh.jpg) (http://s1206.photobucket.com/user/CPye061194/media/20151229_181421_zpstz3e7teh.jpg.html)