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Equipment => Bats => Topic started by: ogroupleader on August 03, 2016, 11:21:03 AM
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This arrived today.
2lb 8oz
SH
24mm edges
Absurdly high spine
And not even close to what I ordered.
But feels so good I might end up keeping it.
Will find out tomorrow what happened with the order and whether I am sending this back.
(http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y472/ogroupleader/Mobile%20Uploads/20160803_182302_zpsbzpxiqla.jpg)
(http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y472/ogroupleader/Mobile%20Uploads/20160803_182349_zps4egwkwkd.jpg)
(http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y472/ogroupleader/Mobile%20Uploads/20160803_185253_zpsklyylrqs.jpg)
(http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y472/ogroupleader/Mobile%20Uploads/20160803_185409_zpszsdlxpgz.jpg)
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What did you order mate?
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Is 2.8 too heavy for you? GM have a womens range available these days.... :D
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Is 2.8 too heavy for you? GM have a womens range available these days.... :D
Yer pretty much. If it came with a pink grip I would think twice about sending it back.
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What did you order mate?
inch shorter blade, inch longer handle, 2.10
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Yer pretty much. If it came with a pink grip I would think twice about sending it back.
maybe its just not a good week for you.... j ;)wait till next week and you might feel a bit stronger!
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My only concern with bats like this is how do you protect them from dings in your bag? They must be too big for padded bat covers
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It's a nice looking stick though.
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My only concern with bats like this is how do you protect them from dings in your bag? They must be too big for padded bat covers
It's easy, just leave it in the cupboard so it never gets marks on it.
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It's easy, just leave it in the cupboard so it never gets marks on it.
This guy knows what's up.
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inch shorter blade, inch longer handle, 2.10
So has it just come in as a normal short handle bat/
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maybe its just not a good week for you.... j ;)wait till next week and you might feel a bit stronger!
Well the Focus should arrive tomorrow so we'll see how that goes. What's the bet the 2.9 is actually 3lb 12.
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My only concern with bats like this is how do you protect them from dings in your bag? They must be too big for padded bat covers
It comes with a padded gray nic cover that fits it nicely. From what i understand the fifty plus bats also come with a similar cover.
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So has it just come in as a normal short handle bat/
Yer
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Yer
If you get stuck with it let me know, I would be interested.
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Should have got affinity to make you one
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An XP-80 at 2-8?!!!!
You got a unicorn!
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Probably for xmas. Have bought far too many recently. After the focus arrives tomorrow that will be it for a few months.
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Is it me or does the middle look more mid than high? Previous pics I had seen gave the impression it had a high position middle.
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An XP-80 at 2-8?!!!!
You got a unicorn!
Pretty sure the GN catalog says they go down to 2.9 but when i placed the order they told me 2.10/11 was the lightest weight they could hit. Even with a shorter blade longer handle setup.
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That looks really good.
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Stunning grains. It's a keeper. Add a thick scuff and a toe guard or shoe goo and it's near 2.10.
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That is unbelievable! Never seen anything like it!
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That is unbelievable! Never seen anything like it!
You need to get out more :D
Lookup up my tempo and rk threads ;)
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You need to get out more :D
Lookup up my tempo and rk threads ;)
That size at 2-8? You sure jest.
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That size at 2-8? You sure jest.
Fair point! 2'12 and 2'10, I take it all back :o
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Mine is 2lb 10oz the weight is not the issue as the pickup is sooo light you had better keep it not many made very low numbers on the shelves will be a rare addition to anyone's collection
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You need to get out more :D
Can't deny that! But that size bat in 2lb8 has amazed me
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Off topic but how about that legend in the back! How about a pic or two of that too
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Looks like you've got a cracker there, my biggest worry with a bat like that would be damaging the spine or part of it snapping off in your kit bag
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Get a legend stand bag.
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Just Curious where you ordered from to be able to get a inch shorter blade and longer handle? Doesn't that defeat the whole purpose of buying a off the shelf bat? I wouldnt think Gray Nic would just do something like that as a special order without serious price tag, care to share how much it cost you?
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That's a beautiful stick. Hope they sort you out with correct specs .
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I'd be keeping that,rare as hens teeth. I could sell it 20 times over.
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Gee that's a beautiful rare beast
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Just Curious where you ordered from to be able to get a inch shorter blade and longer handle? Doesn't that defeat the whole purpose of buying a off the shelf bat? I wouldnt think Gray Nic would just do something like that as a special order without serious price tag, care to share how much it cost you?
They will make anything you want within reason.
Pretty sure you have the option of ordering everything from the silver upwards in custom specs.
I would think its only an off the shelf bat if you buy it off the shelf???
If you like the profile of a bat but it's not exactly to your preferred spec why wouldn't you have it tweaked?
When i placed the order the price was not going to be any more than the standard price for this bat. Keep in mind these are $975 in stores. Pretty hard to justify charging more than that when it's simply a matter of cutting one bit shorter and the other bit longer.
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A bit confused about the weights/ sizes..Apparently the XP80 is also offered in light weights....does anyone know if the dimensions are the same ?
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batpic = yum
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Just checked the gray-nic catalog and it says weights start at 2lb 9.
I haven't measured the spine height on this but I'm sure it is at least 80mm. Edges are 24mm. I have seen other heavier bats at gccc and the edges on those don't look to be any larger than these.
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I did have a chance to use it in a short ball machine session on Friday. Cannot fault the response at all. Sweetspot also seems to extend very low - well below the swell. Can't wait to do a proper net session but might not get a chance before the game this weekend.
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its beautiful!
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Can someone please say its a waste of money, so I can save myself some cash?
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Can someone please say its a waste of money, so I can save myself some cash?
It's a waste of money...
It totally isn't, you should buy one IMMEDIATELY
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Firstly I would love to own one of these bats. Given the performance of the xxx9 gray nics and the Warner replica I have, I imagine the performance of these bats would be outstanding. However if the restriction of bat size comes into force, can someone tell me if we would still be able to use the over sized bats, if not it's a lot of money with the current exchange rate, shipping and duties/vat etc. I am already mildly annoyed that the other 2 would potentially become unusable. However it also means it is likely to be a one off opportunity to buy it...
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Firstly I would love to own one of these bats. Given the performance of the xxx9 gray nics and the Warner replica I have, I imagine the performance of these bats would be outstanding. However if the restriction of bat size comes into force, can someone tell me if we would still be able to use the over sized bats, if not it's a lot of money with the current exchange rate, shipping and duties/vat etc. I am already mildly annoyed that the other 2 would potentially become unusable. However it also means it is likely to be a one off opportunity to buy it...
If any restrictions do come in then its most likely it'd only be enforced at the professional level
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Well that certainly isn't me, so looks like if I can stomach the exchange rate it's back in the cards.
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I found this on the net with X factor grips.
It should be cheaper than an original.
(http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/b540/busav8/XP%2080_zpswjgiafkk.jpg) (http://s1290.photobucket.com/user/busav8/media/XP%2080_zpswjgiafkk.jpg.html)
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Firstly I would love to own one of these bats. Given the performance of the xxx9 gray nics and the Warner replica I have, I imagine the performance of these bats would be outstanding. However if the restriction of bat size comes into force, can someone tell me if we would still be able to use the over sized bats, if not it's a lot of money with the current exchange rate, shipping and duties/vat etc. I am already mildly annoyed that the other 2 would potentially become unusable. However it also means it is likely to be a one off opportunity to buy it...
Just do it....! ;)
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I found this on the net with X factor grips.
It should be cheaper than an original.
([url]http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/b540/busav8/XP%2080_zpswjgiafkk.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1290.photobucket.com/user/busav8/media/XP%2080_zpswjgiafkk.jpg.html[/url])
It was only a matter of time. As much as I enjoyed knocking a XP80 but i couldn't help think the toe is a little thin. Pic of a blown toe on a XP70 repair already on twitter and that toe is slightly thicker.
Metaphor of it being like a Formula one car that is just on the edge of failure to save weight. Who else would love to drive a Formula 1 car regardless? I have spent ages on my simulators in the past. Knocking someone elses bat is like that too. Damn 🤔
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^ That's a shame! It is a very expensive bat for the toe to split like that.
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oops, second glance at photo shows it was a fake XP70. false alarm.
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You mean this one @sarg
https://www.instagram.com/p/BJNTD9Egytx/ (https://www.instagram.com/p/BJNTD9Egytx/)
https://www.instagram.com/p/BJKeV6Gge45/ (https://www.instagram.com/p/BJKeV6Gge45/)
https://www.instagram.com/p/BJNS5qAAJHz/ (https://www.instagram.com/p/BJNS5qAAJHz/)
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Cowan should start using the middle!
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You mean this one @sarg
https://www.instagram.com/p/BJNTD9Egytx/ (https://www.instagram.com/p/BJNTD9Egytx/)
https://www.instagram.com/p/BJKeV6Gge45/ (https://www.instagram.com/p/BJKeV6Gge45/)
https://www.instagram.com/p/BJNS5qAAJHz/ (https://www.instagram.com/p/BJNS5qAAJHz/)
yep. I recieved it as tiny thumbnails....is it a fake? grains are nice on the face. Now I'm unsure. Must be the lack of sleep and this awful flu.
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yep. I recieved it as tiny thumbnails....is it a fake? grains are nice on the face. Now I'm unsure. Must be the lack of sleep and this awful flu.
The comments on one of them say it was Ed Cowan 's
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He's taken way to much of the timber out of that to repair it IMO
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He's taken way to much of the timber out of that to repair it IMO
Especially as he hasn't put any dowels to hold it together. Surely one more Yorker and that toe is done again?
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inch shorter blade, inch longer handle, 2.10
If you want (and you have kept the bat) we can put it on the machine to make a short blade longer handle. Will do this FOC if you cover the postage - thinking as i type this might not be an option of you live in Oz... But the offer still stands.
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Especially as he hasn't put any dowels to hold it together. Surely one more Yorker and that toe is done again?
Just because you can't see them doesn't mean they are not there.
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If any restrictions do come in then its most likely it'd only be enforced at the professional level
I would dare to say that no restrictions will come from that b@ll sh!t of an article produced by the MCC - wasted 20 minutes of my life reading the garbage....
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I would dare to say that no restrictions will come from that b@ll sh!t of an article produced by the MCC - wasted 20 minutes of my life reading the garbage....
Amen.
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Just because you can't see them doesn't mean they are not there.
No, but the comment where he says it isn't dowelled does.
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If you want (and you have kept the bat) we can put it on the machine to make a short blade longer handle. Will do this FOC if you cover the postage - thinking as i type this might not be an option of you live in Oz... But the offer still stands.
Thanks for the offer but ive decided to keep it as is. At only 2.8 if i take an inch off the toe it will probably swing too light. I have spoken to the gray nic rep about it and if I'm not happy with it after i use it they will look after me with another bat. Had another ball machine session with it today and the ball rockets of the face. Given that the response is much much better than the other gray nic bats i have owned including a legend i would think the design has a big part to play. If the weather holds off it will get a run against a real ball tomorrow.
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Performance update. This bat is ridiculous. Bowlers stand a very real chance of being hurt.
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If you can, it'd be great to see a video of this bat in action.
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Performance update. This bat is ridiculous. Bowlers stand a very real chance of being hurt.
Even pings of the splice... Hey mate :D
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Performance update. This bat is ridiculous. Bowlers stand a very real chance of being hurt.
Sounds about right - mine's totally nuts.
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managed to also get 1 of these weapons at 2lb 8oz , horizontal shots are sooo much fun , the cut & pull shots are what you really enjoy , the uppish drive down the ground also has you giggling away like a 10 year old , have shut down Yorkers as well with no damage to the toe , a long knocking in process was done on both toes , hope it makes all the difference.
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Even pings of the splice... Hey mate :D
Did a quick count of the cherries on the splice and pretty sure they account for every single ball you bowled. At least mark keeps the ball in my half of the pitch.
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Sounds about right - mine's totally nuts.
I think its going to ruin all of my fun. Can't even be bothered looking at other bats any more. So that's going to free up 50 or so hours each week.
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I think its going to ruin all of my fun. Can't even be bothered looking at other bats any more. So that's going to free up 50 or so hours each week.
A player who's found his perfect bat
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A player who's found his perfect bat
By the roles of the forum you must now sell it, and compare every new bat purchased to the "one that got away" ;)
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By the roles of the forum you must now sell it, and compare every new bat purchased to the "one that got away" ;)
I ordered a second one yesterday so will probably have both for sale in 3 weeks.
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^ In 2-8? From where?
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I'd be interested if you were are selling one of these
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^ In 2-8? From where?
Emailed gray nic on friday. I asked for 2.8 -2.9 or if they didn't have a suitable cleft for that weight i asked for 2.10 with a shorter blade longer handle.
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I'm getting red ink to make a me an XP70. A lot cheaper so hopefully it comes out well.