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Title: 2010 Black Cat Shadow
Post by: Black Cat Cricket on December 30, 2009, 12:15:09 AM: Forum exclusive sneak preview at the 2010 Black Cat Shadow.

Comments welcome.

Cheers,

Charlie

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Title: Re: 2010 Black Cat Shadow
Post by: Watsontotty on December 30, 2009, 12:18:41 AM: Sorry cant see anything from those pics and don't enlarge for me ?
Title: Re: 2010 Black Cat Shadow
Post by: petehosk on December 30, 2009, 12:27:18 AM: They enlarged for me, but the profile and the blade photos (at the bottom) didn't enlarge as much as I wanted.
From what I can see of the profile it looks like a niceshape though!
If you could have larger pics of the profile and blade of the bat, I'm sure it would look more impressive?
Title: Re: 2010 Black Cat Shadow
Post by: Black Cat Cricket on December 30, 2009, 12:28:50 AM: Sorry guys- does that look better now?
Title: Re: 2010 Black Cat Shadow
Post by: hit4six on December 30, 2009, 12:34:57 AM: What is the difference between the 2009 black cat cricket bat to this one?
Title: Re: 2010 Black Cat Shadow
Post by: petehosk on December 30, 2009, 12:36:00 AM: That's nicer photos - can see it better now!
Looks like a beaut profile!
What sort of price bracket will the Shadow be sitting in Charlie?
Title: Re: 2010 Black Cat Shadow
Post by: Black Cat Cricket on December 30, 2009, 12:39:56 AM: Quote from: hit4six on December 30, 2009, 12:34:57 AM
What is the difference between the 2009 black cat cricket bat to this one?

Slightly different shape- this shape is very similar to the one slogger reviewed.

The 2009 First Edition shape will probably be available in 2010 with a different model name.

Cheers
Title: Re: 2010 Black Cat Shadow
Post by: Black Cat Cricket on December 30, 2009, 12:40:56 AM: Quote from: petehosk on December 30, 2009, 12:36:00 AM
That's nicer photos - can see it better now!
Looks like a beaut profile!
What sort of price bracket will the Shadow be sitting in Charlie?

As with all our bats, the Shadow will be handmade from our own grade one willow, and will command a price of around £240.

Cheers
Title: Re: 2010 Black Cat Shadow
Post by: petehosk on December 30, 2009, 12:55:10 AM: And that price is for the normal joe public....whereas we will obviously be offered the usual 35% discount! ;)
Title: Re: 2010 Black Cat Shadow
Post by: Black Cat Cricket on December 30, 2009, 12:56:09 AM: Quote from: petehosk on December 30, 2009, 12:55:10 AM
And that price is for the normal joe public....whereas we will obviously be offered the usual 35% discount! ;)

There will be a forum discount...
Title: Re: 2010 Black Cat Shadow
Post by: petehosk on December 30, 2009, 01:02:07 AM: Maybe I'm being a tad ooptimistic in the 35% figure then???
Title: Re: 2010 Black Cat Shadow
Post by: Black Cat Cricket on December 30, 2009, 01:04:39 AM: Quote from: petehosk on December 30, 2009, 01:02:07 AM
Maybe I'm being a tad ooptimistic in the 35% figure then???

As with last year, the price will be £240, but a forum members' price of £220 delivered.

Cheers
Title: Re: 2010 Black Cat Shadow
Post by: Beachcricket on December 30, 2009, 10:14:59 AM: Fantastic profile. I love that Cat on the stickers.

Do you make any lower grade bats?
Title: Re: 2010 Black Cat Shadow
Post by: GJ on December 30, 2009, 10:43:02 AM: Looks nice, and shape looks great too. Eagerly awaiting Slogger's review on the performance of his...

I thought you were releasing one called a joker or something??
Title: Re: 2010 Black Cat Shadow
Post by: Ashvir on December 30, 2009, 11:41:30 AM: Profile looks superb
Title: Re: 2010 Black Cat Shadow
Post by: Black Cat Cricket on December 30, 2009, 05:20:18 PM: Quote from: Beachcricket on December 30, 2009, 10:14:59 AM
Fantastic profile. I love that Cat on the stickers.

Do you make any lower grade bats?

No lower grade bats for the time being. Cheers
Title: Re: 2010 Black Cat Shadow
Post by: Black Cat Cricket on December 30, 2009, 05:20:53 PM: Quote from: GJ on December 30, 2009, 10:43:02 AM
Looks nice, and shape looks great too. Eagerly awaiting Slogger's review on the performance of his...

I thought you were releasing one called a joker or something??

The Joker is on its way.
Title: Re: 2010 Black Cat Shadow
Post by: Black Cat Cricket on January 02, 2010, 06:53:58 PM: just because I know you guys are into that sort of thing... some pics of the face of that bat for you.

the one with the wider grains is the bat pictured on page one, the other is another, same size and shape and goes like a train.

cheers

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Title: Re: 2010 Black Cat Shadow
Post by: petehosk on January 02, 2010, 06:57:51 PM: Bat Porn alert!!
Title: Re: 2010 Black Cat Shadow
Post by: RoCo Da Pixie on January 02, 2010, 06:58:49 PM: Quote from: petehosk on January 02, 2010, 06:57:51 PM
Bat Porn alert!!

Pete considering purchasing one?
Title: Re: 2010 Black Cat Shadow
Post by: petehosk on January 02, 2010, 07:01:15 PM: Am waiting for Sloggers 'nets' review of the one he's testing mate!
It may well go on my 2010 list of bats to purchase! ;)
Title: Re: 2010 Black Cat Shadow
Post by: RoCo Da Pixie on January 02, 2010, 07:02:13 PM: Quote from: petehosk on January 02, 2010, 07:01:15 PM
Am waiting for Sloggers 'nets' review of the one he's testing mate!
It may well go on my 2010 list of bats to purchase! ;)

10 years time your home will turn to be a museum of cricket equipment.

Sloggers did look good,
Title: Re: 2010 Black Cat Shadow
Post by: slogger02 on January 02, 2010, 07:52:12 PM: wont be long now fellas for the performance side of things. its knocked in and ready to go for a bash.
Title: Re: 2010 Black Cat Shadow
Post by: petehosk on January 02, 2010, 07:56:33 PM: So when is 'launch' day sloggs???
Title: Re: 2010 Black Cat Shadow
Post by: slogger02 on January 02, 2010, 07:59:05 PM: hopefully within a fortnight
Title: Re: 2010 Black Cat Shadow
Post by: petehosk on January 02, 2010, 08:10:05 PM: Will look forward to the update fella!
And its good to see Mike is back! Do you think he'll have a clear out and new year sale?
Title: Re: 2010 Black Cat Shadow
Post by: tommy2tink on January 02, 2010, 08:12:06 PM: The grains on the two bats pictured look extremely nice!
Title: Re: 2010 Black Cat Shadow
Post by: Talisman on January 02, 2010, 08:12:45 PM: Ohhhhhh YES!!!!!!!
Title: Re: 2010 Black Cat Shadow
Post by: petehosk on January 02, 2010, 08:15:08 PM: Had better raid my piggy bank then!
Title: Re: 2010 Black Cat Shadow
Post by: Black Cat Cricket on January 03, 2010, 05:55:10 PM: http://www.facebook.com/#/album.php?aid=130986&id=79022964845&ref=mf

There are some proper photos here on our Facebook page for those that are interested...

Cheers
Title: Re: 2010 Black Cat Shadow
Post by: Howzat on January 03, 2010, 06:01:07 PM: Buy any willow from Talisman?
Title: Re: 2010 Black Cat Shadow
Post by: Black Cat Cricket on January 03, 2010, 06:02:40 PM: I have all my own willow.

Cheers
Title: Re: 2010 Black Cat Shadow
Post by: Tom on January 03, 2010, 06:07:51 PM: Are all the clefts coming from your trees G1 quality or do you sell willow?
Title: Re: 2010 Black Cat Shadow
Post by: Black Cat Cricket on January 03, 2010, 06:10:04 PM: I wish they were all G1!

We do sell some. Do you want to buy some lower grade stuff?
Title: Re: 2010 Black Cat Shadow
Post by: harrystokoe on January 03, 2010, 06:14:08 PM: The grains on that look superb!
Title: Re: 2010 Black Cat Shadow
Post by: Talisman on January 03, 2010, 06:16:40 PM: I have willow of that quality but it is my reserve grade and double the price of grade 1 from J S Wrights, always available if sales go through the roof BlackCat.

I'd be interested in any spare tree's you have, pm me.
Title: Re: 2010 Black Cat Shadow
Post by: Black Cat Cricket on January 03, 2010, 06:18:10 PM: I'll bear it in mind.

It goes without saying that we won't sell our best stuff though...
Title: Re: 2010 Black Cat Shadow
Post by: Talisman on January 03, 2010, 06:20:31 PM: Maybe as bats???

I promise you it is getting very hard to find quality willow so contact me first if you do have anything spare.