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Companies => Off-the-shelf companies => Sareen Sports => Topic started by: shax12 on January 30, 2016, 02:03:16 PM
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Thought I do a quick review of this lovely Sangakarra bat which my mate got. He bought few player bats from a dealer in India.
This has the Master with 7 stars sticker which was only used by Sangakarra. You can't get bat with this sticker they only come in with Master 9000 sticker.
Around 44mm edge size
Round handle
Low mid.
Minimum concaving.
Ping is exceptional all over.
(http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a598/Amaan_Ismail/Mobile%20Uploads/Screenshot_2015-12-01-14-00-55_zpsp1ncey0r.png) (http://s1285.photobucket.com/user/Amaan_Ismail/media/Mobile%20Uploads/Screenshot_2015-12-01-14-00-55_zpsp1ncey0r.png.html)
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(http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a598/Amaan_Ismail/Mobile%20Uploads/20160103_222053_zpspn0kvbqs.jpg) (http://s1285.photobucket.com/user/Amaan_Ismail/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160103_222053_zpspn0kvbqs.jpg.html)
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Does it have a Gray Nics edge stamp?
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Where's the name in sharpie?
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The bat looks great pal and definitely a belter..
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Exceptional willow that.
What's the weight mate ??
& if you don't mind, how much is your bud selling it to you for ?
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Does it have a Gray Nics edge stamp?
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It's a SS bat not a Gray Nicolls. Sangakarra has used SS for several years, it's only since the All Star Games where he used Shane Warnes Gray nicolls bat he started to use Gray Nicoll bats.
Where's the name in sharpie?
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Don't need a name in sharpie when you can tell by the sticker on this bat.
Have no doubt about this bat at all. If anyone does then try getting a bat with just this sticker which isn't available at all. This sticker was used only for Sangakarras bat.
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The bat looks great pal and definitely a belter..
Thanks mate. Yes it's a belter.
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It's a SS bat not a Gray Nicolls. Sangakarra has used SS for several years, it's only since the All Star Games where he used Shane Warnes Gray nicolls bat he started to use Gray Nicoll bats.
Don't need a name in sharpie when you can tell by the sticker on this bat.
Have no doubt about this bat at all. If anyone does then try getting a bat with just this sticker which isn't available at all. This sticker was used only for Sangakarras bat.
I know mate... Was just pulling your leg based on other posts that some folks had put with names in sharpies.
On a serious note, looks indeed his bat based on profile and looks. I am not an expert on the stickering stuff so would trust your word for that.
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I know mate... Was just pulling your leg based on other posts that some folks had put with names in sharpies.
On a serious note, looks indeed his bat based on profile and looks. I am not an expert on the stickering stuff so would trust your word for that.
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I thought you was mate. It's a belter.
Some folks are really deluded on here.
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Classy Stickers and a very nice profile on that mate
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Lovely bat there mate, higher end SS bats generally look good & play well.
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This may come across as delusional and I know Sangakkara has been sponsored by SS for a few years but a guy down the pub just tried to convince me that not every bat he's used over the last few seasons has been made for him by SS, pffft, what does he know.
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This may come across as delusional and I know Sangakkara has been sponsored by SS for a few years but a guy down the pub just tried to convince me that not every bat he's used over the last few seasons has been made for him by SS, pffft, what does he know.
Newbery, sorry - slip of the fingers. Nobody can be certain if all his bats are made by SS or not.
Bit of a Gray area...
(http://media.gettyimages.com/photos/kumar-sangakkara-of-the-hurricanes-shows-his-disappointment-after-picture-id502771298)
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What is the reason behind selling...if it is original sanga and a belter.
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He has only after that All Star games started using Gray Nicolls as mentioned.
He been using only SS bats for few years, in thr 2015 world cup and county cricket for Surrey.
Everyone on here think everything is fake.
If you want to believe that that's up to you mate. But everyone knows that the stickers on a bat are no guarantee of what brand it really is.
Were you look through some older pictures of Sanga batting you'd notice a lack of edge stamps on some of his bats, and the Hammer Edge sheet applied to said bats could be seen as a bit of a clue as to who made them ;)
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If you want to believe that that's up to you mate. But everyone knows that the stickers on a bat are no guarantee of what brand it really is.
Were you look through some older pictures of Sanga batting you'd notice a lack of edge stamps on some of his bats, and the Hammer Edge sheet applied to said bats could be seen as a bit of a clue as to who made them ;)
Ok show me a bat which had the sticker on this SS master. Only Sangakarra has had bat with this sticker.
But anyways pointless debating with biased people.
Just by having a hammer scuff sheet don't mean his bat is not a SS.
I agree since the All Stars game till now he hasn't used a SS bat. But in world cup he used SS and also for Surrey.
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Ok show me a bat which had the sticker on this SS master. Only Sangakarra has had bat with this sticker.
But anyways pointless debating with biased people.
Just by having a hammer scuff sheet don't mean his bat is not a SS.
I agree since the All Stars game till now he hasn't used a SS bat. But in world cup he used SS and also for Surrey.
I was not on about this particular bat not being made by SS! (We need some more emoji's on this forum!)
I'm not biased, I'm honest. Sangakara uses bats made by SS and bats not made by SS but with their stickers on sometimes. It's really that simple! It is however, pointless explaining things to those who cannot or do not want to understand.
It wasn't the hammer edge sheet made me think it was not an SS made bat, but the lack of TON stamps and a few trademarks of the maker that gave it away.
Then there's others who have made bats for Sangakarra, I believe a company called MG2 has done some for him, along with a bat maker on this very forum among others.
If I was an international player I'd visit as many bat makers as I could to try their bats out. From some things I have read, I believe Sanga is a bit of a kit badger and often borrows bats from his teammates, so I imagine he has probably tried several bat makers throughout his career.
I cannot be bothered to continue this discussion any further. I have made my point and have good grounds to think I'm right. If you chose to believe it or not is up to you...
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I was not on about this particular bat not being made by SS! (We need some more emoji's on this forum!)
I'm not biased, I'm honest. Sangakara uses bats made by SS and bats not made by SS but with their stickers on sometimes. It's really that simple! It is however, pointless explaining things to those who cannot or do not want to understand.
It wasn't the hammer edge sheet made me think it was not an SS made bat, but the lack of TON stamps and a few trademarks of the maker that gave it away.
Then there's others who have made bats for Sangakarra, I believe a company called MG2 has done some for him, along with a bat maker on this very forum among others.
If I was an international player I'd visit as many bat makers as I could to try their bats out. From some things I have read, I believe Sanga is a bit of a kit badger and often borrows bats from his teammates, so I imagine he has probably tried several bat makers throughout his career.
I cannot be bothered to continue this discussion any further. I have made my point and have good grounds to think I'm right. If you chose to believe it or not is up to you...
I know other batmakers have made bats for Sangakarra too but in the World Cup 2015 he used mainly SS bats. Edge stamps were their and most of his bats he has used has had bat stamps. Few occasions he has used bats without the edge stamps. And as mentioned he used bats with just this sticker which no one can get and SS don't supply any bat with this sticker so clearly this is Sangakarras bat.
Anyway I can't also be bothered to carry on discussing this too and clearly have good grounds and proof of this being a Sangakarra bat.
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Throwing my 2 cents in (which no one should care about anyway) id need more than "it doesnt come X sticker therefore is a pro bat" if i was to pay a good whack for the bat, but thats just me. Looks a cracker either way
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Throwing my 2 cents in (which no one should care about anyway) id need more than "it doesnt come X sticker therefore is a pro bat" if i was to pay a good whack for the bat, but thats just me. Looks a cracker either way
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Yes mate its a cracker. Not just the sticker but ping and performance on this is exceptional better then all top off shelf bats.
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Assuming the sticker story is true ( doubtful ) That would make this a bat he rejected or was never deemed good enough for him? I have been with him in Sydney when GN sent a few bats to him, I even have one of those he rejected somewhere he autographed for me. He loves trying different bats and will use stuff he likes, to suggest people are biased or that this bat is better than all top shelf bats is ridiculous.
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Then there's others who have made bats for Sangakarra, I believe a company called MG2 has done some for him, along with a bat maker on this very forum among others.
True indeed! That happened before Sanga went to SS.
Marty (MG2) apprenticed for James Laver before opening his own shop. He makes amazing bats. His bats ping like mofos right out of the box! He is probably the most under-rated bat maker in the world!!! Best pressed bats I ever had!
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Cool.. then grab this master piece for yourself.. don't let it go to others
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Hi There,
The stickers on the bat suggest that it is a 43 pound bat, unless the stickers are just for the sake of it. SS have introduced a new Sangakarra series in 2015 with bats ranging from 35 pounds to 170 pounds in India the only difference being the willow grade. Kindly confirm with your friend about the stickers with your friend from whom you plan to buy. You can google SS master series for more information.
All the best with your new stick.
Regards,
Pranav Desai
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Hi There,
The stickers on the bat suggest that it is a 43 pound bat, unless the stickers are just for the sake of it. SS have introduced a new Sangakarra series in 2015 with bats ranging from 35 pounds to 170 pounds in India the only difference being the willow grade. Kindly confirm with your friend about the stickers with your friend from whom you plan to buy. You can google SS master series for more information.
All the best with your new stick.
Regards,
Pranav Desai
I think you need to do your research on the Master series. So much hate. £43 bat lol. SS master series which sells to public they don't have this sticker bat. The top range SS master has the master sticker with 7 stars and 9000. This only master 7 stars which Sangakarra has used. Also as you talking like you know so much and it's a 43 pound show me this exact stickered bat then.
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Assuming the sticker story is true ( doubtful ) That would make this a bat he rejected or was never deemed good enough for him? I have been with him in Sydney when GN sent a few bats to him, I even have one of those he rejected somewhere he autographed for me. He loves trying different bats and will use stuff he likes, to suggest people are biased or that this bat is better than all top shelf bats is ridiculous.
Sorry mate. No one can get a pro bat expect you as you know everything and even meet players.
Well the perfromance is better then any top off shelf bats.
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After searching so much for this same stickered bat I have come across a dealer in India who got the exact same stickered bat a while ago. After brief conversation and showing him the pictures of the bat my mate got he also confirmed it's Sangakarras and said exact same thing about the stickers.
Think I rather believe a authentic dealer then biased people and haters who think they know everything about bats.
And for those saying it's 43 pounds then get the exact same stickered bat and I will pay you 200 pounds for it or find me and show me exact bat.
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Are you twelve?? Please please stop using the word haters so much. It's like being in a school playground!
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biased people and haters who think they know everything about bats.
Reading this whole thing back, this is exactly how you are coming across if I'm honest.
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Right I'm bored sat in a van so looked into this.
Now the stickers. Only difference I can see is no 9000 writing.
Sangas bat has this missing, as does this bat. Pics in this thread.
Now generally master 9000 have this sticker with the 9000 built in.
(http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h76/smilley792/1DB3EEC7-C60C-4D39-9943-866B15252BE6_zpss5oavbpl.jpg) (http://s61.photobucket.com/user/smilley792/media/1DB3EEC7-C60C-4D39-9943-866B15252BE6_zpss5oavbpl.jpg.html)
(Amusingly that is taken from another thread on where where it is also claimed to be sangakarras)
So if you look no further you may think Sangakarra's.
But then abit more research and I came across this master 9000 with a sticker variation.
One were the 9000 bit can be easily removed to leave the apparent sangakarra only style stickers.
(http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h76/smilley792/09770127-7536-4CA8-ABA8-B8BADC9FB0F4_zpsauzepafy.jpg) (http://s61.photobucket.com/user/smilley792/media/09770127-7536-4CA8-ABA8-B8BADC9FB0F4_zpsauzepafy.jpg.html)
And boom look, online stockist has four of these, which can all be bought and easily modified to have the apparent sangakarra only sticker.
(http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h76/smilley792/84BA62EA-FBD9-481E-A3B5-41B2B2E80284_zpse0pfz4ta.jpg) (http://s61.photobucket.com/user/smilley792/media/84BA62EA-FBD9-481E-A3B5-41B2B2E80284_zpse0pfz4ta.jpg.html)
So is this sangas bat? Who knows we'd probably need more info to say if true or not.
Does this sticker mean that it's sangas bat only? Not at all imo.
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Good work Sherlock!!
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Reading this whole thing back, this is exactly how you are coming across if I'm honest.
Well you need to be more honest enough then mate.
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It's all on one sticker, so it's impossible to remove just a section?
I can officially do the impossible with a scalpel now then!
And you may find this hard to beleive, but the people in shops are trying to make a sale. They may tell the odd fib to convince you to part with your cash every now and then ;)
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Just read this thread for the first time and now my head hurts.
If whoever owns the bat is happy with it, or is trying to sell it, fine.
It would take far more than certain stickers being on a bat (or not) and the steadfast belief that because the bat has those stickers on it, then it must be that brand of bat.
There's a saying along the lines of 'if it walks like a duck, swims like a duck and quacks like a duck, then it's probably a duck.' Not the case with pro cricket bats, could be anything. If it looks like an SS and is used by a guy sponsored by SS (who says it's an SS), it's not necessarily an SS! I also appreciate the duck analogy is not ideal on this forum :D
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Just read this thread for the first time and now my head hurts.
If whoever owns the bat is happy with it, or is trying to sell it, fine.
It would take far more than certain stickers being on a bat (or not) and the steadfast belief that because the bat has those stickers on it, then it must be that brand of bat.
There's a saying along the lines of 'if it walks like a duck, swims like a duck and quacks like a duck, then it's probably a duck.' Not the case with pro cricket bats, could be anything. If it looks like an SS and is used by a guy sponsored by SS (who says it's an SS), it's not necessarily an SS! I also appreciate the duck analogy is not ideal on this forum :D
Well said and totally agree.
Just thought I do a review of the bat and show to forum memebers Sangakarras bat but didn't know I would get bombarded with all this biased opinions.
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Relax man... if your happy with the bat and knows that it is original sangas bat then that's it. Let people comment whatever they want.
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I have no doubt this could be a pro bat, it looks the part 100%. But anyone trying to sell it as a sanga bat (or buying it as sanga bat) on thr basis of only this stickers, nothing else, is bound to be shot down with criticism.
Im sure SS wouldnt knock a few of these pro stickers on a couple of g1 bats and sell them on for a bit more money.
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Clearly shows how bias you are.
Ok get a SS master 9000 series bat and then remove the 9000 and then show me how it looks. Think you need to look at the sticker closely to see if you remove the 9000 with anything you can clearly tell then.
Also the dealer who also had the same bat wasn't selling it and said he will not get any more. And he kept it for himself.
You can do the impossible with a scalpel then I be waiting for you to do it on a SS master 9000 then we see.
Lighten up mate, it was a joke!
Your words for the day seem to be bias and hater, which to be honest is a better description of you than anyone else commenting on this thread from your aggressive manner.
As for getting a master 9000 to cut the stickers up, I could but can find better ways to waste my hard earned money. I suppose after I did the cutting I could sell it on at a profit by saying it was Sangakarra's though... ;)
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biased people and haters who think they know everything about bats.
Just for you @shax12
http://youtu.be/nfWlot6h_JM (http://youtu.be/nfWlot6h_JM)
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Lol at this thread.
If you're happy with the bat, that's all that matters. If it is a Sangakkara's bat then it's an added bonus.
Unless you have physically been handed the bat by Sanga himself, it's extremely difficult to back up a claim that it has come from his rejected batch.
Many bats with those claims have come and gone
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If you're happy with the bat, that's all that matters. If it is a Sangakkara's bat then it's an added bonus.
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This is all well and good, except his friend is selling the bat, surely can't sell it as a sanga bat with just these stickers as proof
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This is all well and good, except his friend is selling the bat, surely can't sell it as a sanga bat with just these stickers as proof
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Agreed - I'd need a lot more than the stickers as proof, especially considering the amount of fake stickers that come out of Asia - it's like Hong Kong for bags and watches...
Research into his SS bat shape, weight, how it was acquired would be absolute minimum for me. Is he on Twitter?!
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Hang on... Sanga isn't using his own bats.. The labels say so... Do I detect scalpel working
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Have you got a clearer pic of his as I believe it has something under the stars... If you look closer some of the star as blurred like there is something written either under the stars or between
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Sorry for going off topic here but I love his pic
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@Number4 That is fantastic! :')
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Sorry for going off topic here but I love his pic
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Ive got one of sangakarras hacksaws. Same labels and everything
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Ive got one of sangakarras hacksaws. Same labels and everything
Pro hacksaw??? Does it cut like no off the shelf hacksaw cuts?
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I can see the eBay adds now 'genuine Sanga bat, has the knob sawn off the handle to prove it!)ha
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So questions boys.... How does this new rule regarding edge stamping work?
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I think you need to do your research on the Master series. So much hate. £43 bat lol. SS master series which sells to public they don't have this sticker bat. The top range SS master has the master sticker with 7 stars and 9000. This only master 7 stars which Sangakarra has used. Also as you talking like you know so much and it's a 43 pound show me this exact stickered bat then.
First of all I am sorry if I have made you feel that I know a lot about bats. That was not my intention behind the post. Second: Yes SS Master series in India starts as low as 43 pounds. The series starts from SS master, master 1000, master 5000, master 7000 and last 9000 AFAIK. My only motto was to make you aware so that you ensure that whatever you are getting for your money is worth it.
Thats it. Once again I am sorry to hurt your feelings. My post was not to offend you in any ways.
Regards,
Pranav
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Pro hacksaw??? Does it cut like no off the shelf hacksaw cuts?
it's amazing to be honest so many clean straight teeth. It's got homebase labels on it but rumours are he gets B&Q to make them
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So questions boys.... How does this new rule regarding edge stamping work?
I was under the impression that the edge marking can only be within the top 25% of the edge. As to stop hampering hot spot.
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Looks a cracker, regardless of whether it is a pro bat or not. Would be incredibly happy to have that one in my hands! The biggest difference between a true pro bat and a pro-reject is the pair of hands at the end of the handle!
RE the sawing of the handle, there seemed to be a few batches of SS bats which had slightly longer handles than normal, which made them feel odd in the stance. I had to saw off about 1-2cm off the handle of one of mine!
Let's not crap all over the poor lads thread now - yes, his attitude to others hasn't helped, but it's a lovely looking bat that he's wanted to share with us all. How would we all feel if we had our threads crapped over like this? Debate is pretty good, but let's try keep it on topic!
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^ Agreed. Bat looks nice. Unnecessary "argy-bargy "
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Looks a great bat and hope it plays well for you.
I got myself Ian Bell's Kooka set now that he is not playing in the test team I think he's getting rid of some of his gear, he signed it for me too ;)
(http://www.kookaburra.biz/~/media/images/products/full/cricket/extras/gk267-jos-buttler-wooden-set.png?h=1024&la=en&w=1024)
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Looks a great bat and hope it plays well for you.
I got myself Ian Bell's Kooka set now that he is not playing in the test team I think he's getting rid of some of his gear, he signed it for me too ;)
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@tushar sehgal Don't be ridiculous...that's obviously some of Jos Buttler's kit!
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Wheres the sharpie on the toe?
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@tushar sehgal Don't be ridiculous...that's obviously some of Jos Buttler's kit!
Ahh!! Could be right Jos rejected it, maybe Ian took it and then sold it
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I have to admit this "argy-bargy" has made this thread so much better to read - all 50-odd posts!
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I have to admit this "argy-bargy" has made this thread so much better to read - all 50-odd posts!
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Yes definitely it has. :D
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I am confused. Isn't this a for sale thread, his mate is selling this bat that looks like it was bought from cricmart?
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I am confused. Isn't this a for sale thread, his mate is selling this bat that looks like it was bought from cricmart?
I think we got so excited by the pro issue hacksaws and people chopping their knobs off we overlooked the fact he's trying to flog a bat for his mate! :D
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All this talk about Sangas makes hungry fellas. BBQ time. Nice bat.
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I am confused. Isn't this a for sale thread, his mate is selling this bat that looks like it was bought from cricmart?
I thought it was a review on a "very special" bat... Or in other words I've got a bigger knob than you review!!!