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Equipment => Bats => Reviews => Topic started by: jd163 on December 24, 2015, 02:48:09 AM

Title: AS Player Edition
Post by: jd163 on December 24, 2015, 02:48:09 AM

Hi,

Just want to share few details & pictures of my new AS Player Edition bat.

Specs
Weight: 2lb 11oz (with double grips)
Size: Short Handle
Edge size: 41mm
Spine size: 64 mm
Toe size: 21 mm
Handle: Round with double grips
Pickup: Well balanced, not bottom heavy at all despite having a chunky toe.

The mallet response is good all the way from the toe to the bottom of the sticker. The bat seems like it is hard pressed as the mallet is leaving very minor dents (GN deluxe mallet). I discussed with AS that i need this bat to withstand the cheap balls used in our local T20 league so they might pressed this a little harder than normal.

AS export manager Mr. Tayyab was very responsive on the emails and sent me pictures of few unfinished bats to choose from.
I will post update once i take this bat to nets.

Cost: $190 USD delivered to US.

Cheers
Jawad

http://i392.photobucket.com/albums/pp10/jd1631/80D72505-2B8F-4B6A-8F86-9EE6D323EB9C_zpsv4gflpwy.jpg~original (http://i392.photobucket.com/albums/pp10/jd1631/80D72505-2B8F-4B6A-8F86-9EE6D323EB9C_zpsv4gflpwy.jpg~original)

http://i392.photobucket.com/albums/pp10/jd1631/E75C1753-F79D-4AF5-A248-EDCE6A5689F7_zps2fwwquvh.jpg~original (http://i392.photobucket.com/albums/pp10/jd1631/E75C1753-F79D-4AF5-A248-EDCE6A5689F7_zps2fwwquvh.jpg~original)

http://i392.photobucket.com/albums/pp10/jd1631/FA6445D8-34C0-47B2-A552-A1313A69D21F_zpsbcj9ynp7.jpg~original (http://i392.photobucket.com/albums/pp10/jd1631/FA6445D8-34C0-47B2-A552-A1313A69D21F_zpsbcj9ynp7.jpg~original)

http://i392.photobucket.com/albums/pp10/jd1631/778CBBFE-C3EB-469B-86B4-4887218524BC_zpspoovzid5.jpg~original (http://i392.photobucket.com/albums/pp10/jd1631/778CBBFE-C3EB-469B-86B4-4887218524BC_zpspoovzid5.jpg~original)

http://i392.photobucket.com/albums/pp10/jd1631/1611798C-0C87-4574-AB38-7B0F742FB620_zpsurqolx6f.jpg~original (http://i392.photobucket.com/albums/pp10/jd1631/1611798C-0C87-4574-AB38-7B0F742FB620_zpsurqolx6f.jpg~original)

Title: Re: AS Player Edition
Post by: bostoncricketer on December 24, 2015, 04:07:04 AM

(http://i392.photobucket.com/albums/pp10/jd1631/80D72505-2B8F-4B6A-8F86-9EE6D323EB9C_zpsv4gflpwy.jpg~original)
(http://i392.photobucket.com/albums/pp10/jd1631/E75C1753-F79D-4AF5-A248-EDCE6A5689F7_zps2fwwquvh.jpg~original)
(http://i392.photobucket.com/albums/pp10/jd1631/FA6445D8-34C0-47B2-A552-A1313A69D21F_zpsbcj9ynp7.jpg~original)
(http://i392.photobucket.com/albums/pp10/jd1631/778CBBFE-C3EB-469B-86B4-4887218524BC_zpspoovzid5.jpg~original)
(http://i392.photobucket.com/albums/pp10/jd1631/1611798C-0C87-4574-AB38-7B0F742FB620_zpsurqolx6f.jpg~original)

Title: Re: AS Player Edition
Post by: TIAANB12 on December 24, 2015, 04:26:07 AM

Lovely bat there!! :D.Can't go wrong with a AS bat, it's the best pakistani manufacturer for me personally ;)Very good bat for the price range :)

Title: Re: AS Player Edition
Post by: vishwas on December 24, 2015, 11:36:00 AM

Looks very good. For the price especially it is excellent value for money. Top grade willow..nice chunky profile..long sweet spot..all for around 2.11..what else can someone ask for. Look luck with the bat mate.

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Title: Re: AS Player Edition
Post by: Six Sixes Cricket on December 24, 2015, 01:00:38 PM

Looks a bargain at that price. Hope it plays well for you.

Title: Re: AS Player Edition
Post by: InternalTraining on December 24, 2015, 03:13:02 PM

AS are great bats and great value.

Title: Re: AS Player Edition
Post by: i12breakfree on December 24, 2015, 03:17:53 PM

That does look like value for money. Chunky full profile and nice grains.

Title: Re: AS Player Edition
Post by: Cover_Drive on December 25, 2015, 05:56:35 AM

@jd163 Thank you for posting this review, great to see your bat.

This looks fantastic, extremely good price as well considering the inflated market nowadays.

AS seem to have improved their bats craftsmanship as for a period they were poor due to demise of their head batmaker few years ago.

How's your bat handle? (from top)

I look forward to more posts from you :)

Title: Re: AS Player Edition
Post by: jd163 on December 26, 2015, 02:52:22 AM

@Cover_Drive  the handle is standard. Let me know how your AS vx100 plays with that special handle.. I might get the handle like yours on my next AS bat.

http://i392.photobucket.com/albums/pp10/jd1631/0658D425-1BBD-4065-BDA3-1AA07A68ACFA_zpsa28akohw.jpg (http://i392.photobucket.com/albums/pp10/jd1631/0658D425-1BBD-4065-BDA3-1AA07A68ACFA_zpsa28akohw.jpg)

Title: Re: AS Player Edition
Post by: Cover_Drive on December 26, 2015, 04:18:08 AM

@jd163 Thank you very much for sharing this picture. Currently, I am knocking my AS so I can use it on Sunday.

I will keep you posted on it.

Title: Re: AS Player Edition
Post by: sanredrose on December 26, 2015, 11:02:14 PM

@Cover Drive => Which special handle are we talking about here ;) ??

Title: Re: AS Player Edition
Post by: Cover_Drive on December 27, 2015, 03:48:57 PM

Quote from: sanredrose on December 26, 2015, 11:02:14 PM

@Cover Drive => Which special handle are we talking about here ;) ??

The one pictured in the following thread..

http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=36660. (http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=36660.)