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Equipment => Bats => Topic started by: Sivlar13 on February 22, 2016, 09:55:31 AM
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Wouldn't mind have a stick this size in my armoury. Looks like a monster.
(http://i1045.photobucket.com/albums/b451/Joshua_Sivier/Mobile%20Uploads/49530371-08B2-4051-9948-08ADED2D65C6_zpsddegyrvn.jpg) (http://s1045.photobucket.com/user/Joshua_Sivier/media/Mobile%20Uploads/49530371-08B2-4051-9948-08ADED2D65C6_zpsddegyrvn.jpg.html)
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Does anyone know what weight he uses? Ive heard someone say its around the 3lb mark which if correct, makes his knock the other day even more amazing!
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They were saying on commentary 3lb. No wonder he needs a counter balance and has a bad back!
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That is a massive counterbalance. My back would be gone after one net session with a stick that heavy.
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That stick is huge. Any idea who makes his bat?
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Don't believe what commentators say.
I was watching an aus game and one fit gene as claiming finches bats were over 3lb, when we all know where there made and that there no where near that weight.
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It's more around 2lb10oz I remember reading. Channel 9 commentators have a habit of over exaggerating
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Id love to had a tonk with his bat, ive got the shoulders for a huge lump of willow like that!!
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Didn't someone get B3 to knock up a copy?
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If you want a stick like Bmac then ask rob pack, he made him a few a year or two ago we he was in the uk.
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Well i can tell you SS made most of his bats recently.
My friend played in the help foe heroes match at the Oval and was gifted two bats from him and Dhoni (Luucky lucky man)
Bit of sharpie on the toe of one
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And the BMac bat direct out of the players bats
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Not envious much like
Oh provenance or whatever it was called to prove it.
http://www.espncricinfo.com/county-cricket-2015/engine/current/match/921553.html (http://www.espncricinfo.com/county-cricket-2015/engine/current/match/921553.html)
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He also said BMac was the soundest guy he has ever meet!!!
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The sharpie is spelt correctly!!![emoji33][emoji33][emoji33]
Can't be a true Dhoni bat
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I demand pictures of the toe of the so-called McCullum bat to verify its' authenticity ;)
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@procricket B3 if your friend has these bats, what are the chances of getting them mapped for future reference (aka my next purchase)???
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@procricket B3 if your friend has these bats, what are the chances of getting them mapped for future reference (aka my next purchase)???
If??? not the case of if.
yes i could ask him..
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If??? not the case of if.
yes i could ask him..
I think the better question is why haven't you already asked him?
We're not angry Dave, just disappointed :D
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I don't want to see signatures... I want to see profile pics :D ;)
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It even has his famous "Racing horse name on the shoulder". Lucky guy.
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What's with the tape below the grip on bmac's bat?
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What's with the tape below the grip on bmac's bat?
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Making a guess, either to cover up a crack in the handle or it's where he replaced twine with tape.
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Storm is a brilliant name!
Someone I know has a kid called 'Ace' in his class - also an excellent name.
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Making a guess, either to cover up a crack in the handle or it's where he replaced twine with tape.
Be interesting to think why bmac would cover up a crack. Embarrassed on the telly? Or scared daves mate will return it?
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Be interesting to think why bmac would cover up a crack. Embarrassed on the telly? Or scared daves mate will return it?
Probably to hold it together. Maybe likes the flex it gives him in the handle but doesn't want it going to pieces as it's a favourite.
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Probably to hold it together. Maybe likes the flex it gives him in the handle but doesn't want it going to pieces as it's a favourite.
Could it have something to do with how he holds the bat / avoiding bruising on fingers/thumb? guess we'll never know...
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or maybe just wanting to make sure the grip doesn't slip as the medical (cloth) tape usually sticks better.
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Just watching the programme about McCullum's record ton
Not the best pictures but it looks like it might just be a Brendon thing
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb450/CPye061194/20160223_211955_zpsma4918gy.jpg) (http://s1206.photobucket.com/user/CPye061194/media/20160223_211955_zpsma4918gy.jpg.html)
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb450/CPye061194/20160223_212013_zpsjinlinaj.jpg) (http://s1206.photobucket.com/user/CPye061194/media/20160223_212013_zpsjinlinaj.jpg.html)
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb450/CPye061194/20160223_212503_zpsaolsynic.jpg) (http://s1206.photobucket.com/user/CPye061194/media/20160223_212503_zpsaolsynic.jpg.html)
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I'll second Saunders- I've done this to one of my sticks as the handle/shoulder joint has taken a battering over the last few years.
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I had posted a query to Laver & Wood about BMac bats. Here is their response and the picture of BMac profile which they make (min weight 2lb12oz).
"I cannot confirm or deny that we make Brendan McCullums bats. I can confirm the top bat in the image attached is the profile he uses at 2lbs 12ozs in Reserve grade willow (this is the only that will have the density low enough to achieve this shape)."
(http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm174/saravdsrc/BMac_Mega_zpsctx3exj2.jpg)
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Huge offset edge
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I had posted a query to Laver & Wood about BMac bats. Here is their response and the picture of BMac profile which they make (min weight 2lb12oz).
"I cannot confirm or deny that we make Brendan McCullums bats. I can confirm the top bat in the image attached is the profile he uses at 2lbs 12ozs in Reserve grade willow (this is the only that will have the density low enough to achieve this shape)."
([url]http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm174/saravdsrc/BMac_Mega_zpsctx3exj2.jpg[/url])
Laver has a rounded toe whereas Mc's bat has a square toe. I don't think Laver makes bats for any pros - too expensive . "I cannot confirm or deny...". My behind! Just deny it!
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@InternalTraining - Quite possible. But i guess they would have made bats for some pro level players. L&W is quite a popular brand. If they didn't make a bat for any pro, i wonder where does their popularity come from !!
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Laver makes bats for many pros actually
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@InternalTraining - Quite possible. But i guess they would have made bats for some pro level players. L&W is quite a popular brand. If they didn't make a bat for any pro, i wonder where does their popularity come from !!
Popularity comes from the simple fact that they make amazing bats.
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Laver makes bats for many pros actually
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Who?
*Crickets* :D
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Sounds silly but if you compare the first picture posted in this thread to that of the response from laver it doesn't really look too similar to me (opinion only) and if it is the case that it is his profile then my replica and the pictures of his bat from that final test cannot be the bat he uses regularly ;)
I feel that maybe I have stirred the pot a little bit :-[
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Ive talked to a few pro players and they all use their sponsors bats. Kane Williamson changes his own weights himself (Well he did about 2 years ago). Id say BMacs would be made in India. The best bats from there would be equal to anywhere and are probably lighter and dryer, which the Pros care nothing about.
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I told you his bats he has been using recently are made by SS up to you to believe it or not
SS have a very distinct shoulder and i have seen my mates bat which he got out of the players bag will get more pictures...
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From the current pics which WalkingWicket posted i doubt its a L&W bat. For example the handle looks round and i don't see much of an offset edge. These are clear differences from the picture i posted. I guess, all that means is that at some point in BMac's career L&W may or mayn't have made a bat for him.
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Not this again! Every bat maker at some point probably made a bat for a pro, whether its the one they actually use or not is completely different
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I don't wish to disagree with procricket b3 nor laver for that matter .. so neutral stance is the best option .. ;)
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There definitely used to be a fair few who used to get their bats from L&W. I think Jayasuria and other Sri Lankan players used to go to James to get bats made up. I also think that he's made bats for Tom Latham in the past. He's expensive, but when you're one of the best in the business, I don't think the professionals will care much about how much you cost! That being said, a lot of players are using Indian/GN Aus made bats these days, probably because they can be made to a larger spec at the same weight!
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Who?
*Crickets* :D
I found at least one! https://www.facebook.com/LaverandWood/posts/10153343632796974 (https://www.facebook.com/LaverandWood/posts/10153343632796974) Craig McMillan
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I found at least one! https://www.facebook.com/LaverandWood/posts/10153343632796974 (https://www.facebook.com/LaverandWood/posts/10153343632796974) Craig McMillan
Who ? Big name !!??!!??
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Dave is probably right about ss, I have no idea. I only know what rob said and he's not like some makers who splash names about or 'we make for pros'. Having. Said that, might be 3 years or so since Bmac had a few bats from Rob, I never actually asked when it was. I can only assume it was because he made Pumas top bats st the time etc.
Still, he might be able to tell you the specs if you asked.
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Makes me wonder how come SS has become a choice for many top players now. From recent memory I can recollect Haddin and Moeen using SS stickered as Kookaburra. Pretty much majority of Indian and Sri Lankan team use SS.
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^ quick delivery and turnaround? Steep discounts?
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I would add 'quality' since Sareen Sports are one of the biggest purchaser of clefts from J.S Wright.
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^ Presumably pros are getting quality sticks Other wise they wouldn't be flocking there, right.
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It's pretty irrelevant where pros get their bats from, it's not like the 'normal' bats are similar quality ! Anything we as the paying public buy is basically not as good so whether ss or anyone make for x y or z doesn't make your 250 quid special any better than another really. Even if we pay 300+ it's still not really a pro quality bat as the willow is kept back.
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All our sponsored B&S players select there Bats from what is sent over for Sale to the Genral public here in the UK no special preference given to them over Our paying Customers
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It's pretty irrelevant where pros get their bats from, it's not like the 'normal' bats are similar quality ! Anything we as the paying public buy is basically not as good so whether ss or anyone make for x y or z doesn't make your 250 quid special any better than another really. Even if we pay 300+ it's still not really a pro quality bat as the willow is kept back.
Very good point Sir!! Doesn't matter if the sticker on the bat says "players bat/model/edition" it will never be as good as a genuine players bat because their willow never makes it to the general public
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Not entirely true.
Our man at b and s just proved that differently.
And at b3, the pros pick from the same crown cleft rack as members on here get to.
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It's pretty irrelevant where pros get their bats from, it's not like the 'normal' bats are similar quality ! Anything we as the paying public buy is basically not as good so whether ss or anyone make for x y or z doesn't make your 250 quid special any better than another really. Even if we pay 300+ it's still not really a pro quality bat as the willow is kept back.
On the contrary, I think general public is getting bats that are prettier (face) and better finished. Some Pro bats I have seen don't have good finish.
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Not entirely true.
Our man at b and s just proved that differently.
And at b3, the pros pick from the same crown cleft rack as members on here get to.
Ill just remove my foot from my mouth!! I was typing my reply at the same time sorry :D
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Not entirely true.
Our man at b and s just proved that differently.
And at b3, the pros pick from the same crown cleft rack as members on here get to.
Untrue B3 professionals do not use crown they use 3 and 2 stripe.
No pro has ever had a crown.
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Untrue B3 professionals do not use crown they use 3 and 2 stripe.
No pro has ever had a crown.
Bit harsh claiming will Bragg isn't a pro!!
(http://i60.tinypic.com/bfr7t.jpg)
Or was it stickered up wrong?
Anyway, you work there so know more than me, was just going off what streaky said when he was showing me finches bats.
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Has any pro bought a crown?
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i'd like to classify myself as a pro if crown bats distinctly qualify me in doing so. However, I am sure that the whole of the Herts divisional cricket would say otherwise ;)
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Pro players tend to get bats sent to them direct from the manufacturer or distributor, then they will select there favourite ones for matches out of around 7 bats, they will use the others for practice and have as backup in case there match bat breaks. A lot of pr players will visit factories whilst touring and will pick bats off the shelf that they like the feel off.
So pro's don't always get the special treatment that you might think. You guys on here probably get looked after by the forum sponsors better than most pro players. It is not always the bats these guys are just the best at what they do. Seen a lot of overseas pro's using what I could only describe as planks, and the ball would go miles.
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Anyway, you work there so know more than me, was just going off what streaky said when he was showing me finches bats.
@smiley792,
Finch's bats look big on tv. Were they low density clefts or are they are heavy?
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Bit harsh claiming will Bragg isn't a pro!!
([url]http://i60.tinypic.com/bfr7t.jpg[/url])
Or was it stickered up wrong?
Anyway, you work there so know more than me, was just going off what streaky said when he was showing me finches bats.
Bragg fair enough but finch and other non sponsored b3 professionals who come through 3rd party pay full price so of course they get what they ask for.
As for most pro get sent there bats from there sponsor only the top players really get the best of the best.
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Finch did use 2-12 off top of my head go into b3 there one in the showroom of his!!
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I thought finches were 2.10. But then it was a while ago I looked.
What weight were trotts? With his profile beigne 2.15 plus at 400 density. Surely his were crowns to get down to a useable weight.
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I thought finches were 2.10. But then it was a while ago I looked.
What weight were trotts? With his profile beigne 2.15 plus at 400 density. Surely his were crowns to get down to a useable weight.
Seem to remember when we had a factory tour it was stated his bat in the showroom was 2.11 (safe to say a light weight cleft). But NB were paying after all
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Trott used 2-9 half to 2-10 un stickered I had one he didn't want.
Yes the 3rd party sponsored players get what there sponsor agent pays
In the players bats all I the pick up they tend not to use as light as some think.
Trott bat still up there as my favourite bat, I did like Finchy though.
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The biggest difference between your bat / my bat and a Pro bat is the bloke holding it
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The biggest difference between your bat / my bat and a Pro bat is the bloke holding it
Completely agree with you. Friend of mine recently got a chance to meet Mohd Ashraful (Bangladesh). He was participating in a charity game in Los Angeles and my friend played as part of the opponent team. He got a chance to interact with him and walked away with Ashraful's USSZ bat. Ashraful scored a hundred with this bat, however my friend has never managed to score more than 10 runs with this bat ... So biggest difference is indeed the person holding it :D
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The oppo bowling plays a role as well [emoji6]
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@procricket B3 have you had any luck with getting your mates BMac stick??
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Hopefully by end of week pal
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Hopefully by end of week pal
Looking forward to the pics .. :)
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I know it a old topic but the bat is now mine pictures to follow,,,
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(http://i67.tinypic.com/334m939.jpg) how it looked when given.
has around 50mm edges pick up is decent needs a bit of tlc now...
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I wonder who does Puma refurbs in the Uk Mr Pack???
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I'm more curious what "sacred falls" on the shoulder means
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I'm more curious what "sacred falls" on the shoulder means
Race horses ?
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Yes his bats are named after race horses
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That’s cool! All my bats are named after types of cake.
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It good to be back garriboldi
It is named after his favourite horse Which in term is named after his favourite place in the world in Hawaii
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Shoulders look a bit similar to GN Aussie made bats, similar to mine 50+
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It's a sareen pal 100 per cent social the other dhoni off the player.
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Can anyone translate..?
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It's a sareen pal 100 per cent social the other dhoni off the player.
Dave I'll go with what you say, you are undoubtedly much more experienced in this than me. & I remember your post where you showed both of these Mac's & Dhoni's bat.
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Can anyone translate..?
is that aimed at me sorry pal was supposed to say it the same as the Dhoni bat gifted to my friend at the same game also made by SS. My hands cannot type on the pixel 2 crappy phone...
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Aha! Gotcha. I feel your tiny keyboard pain.
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Yes I did all it was octopus and even thinner than normal material tape. Pick up on the bat I think is average but then again I like a lighter bat. I can confirm the tape around the handle at the bottom was to protect the handle the twine was not removed
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What is the weight of this McCullum bat, @procricket ?
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Around 2/10 _11 without grips scuff and the tape he had on it
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Around 2/10 _11 without grips scuff and the tape he had on it
Basically, with grips, scuff tape, it is 2-12/2-13?
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Basically, with grips, scuff tape, it is 2-12/2-13?
more like 3 pound with the amount of grips and tape pal certainly decent balanced but hefty. Good job he had guns
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more like 3 pound with the amount of grips and tape pal certainly decent balanced but hefty. Good job he had guns
Wow!
He is a big dude, no wonder he could wield such a weapon.
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Yes mate it pings but I have not come across many 3lb bats that dont. I really like sareen bats
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Yes mate it pings but I have not come across many 3lb bats that dont. I really like sareen bats
Of course! At that weight, why not.