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Title: Oversized clefts - who can we go to?
Post by: Neon Cricket on August 12, 2016, 05:28:41 PM
So I'm keen to get a new stick sorted and having looked into the Aussie GNs I've fallen for the XP-70/80 shape - do we know who in the UK would be able to make one similar to this?  I'm presuming they'll need to come from oversized clefts hence me asking, would also like to keep the price around the £200 mark (or below) if at all possible!
Title: Re: Oversized clefts - who can we go to?
Post by: Red Ink Cricket on August 12, 2016, 05:43:01 PM
I can make you something. All depends on weight and grade really

I've actually got one part shaped already in a similar shape
Title: Re: Oversized clefts - who can we go to?
Post by: smilley792 on August 12, 2016, 05:44:27 PM
Something like this?


(http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h76/smilley792/23AF8D8C-D2FF-4297-967B-6020585DABED_zpslpjgsscq.jpg) (http://s61.photobucket.com/user/smilley792/media/23AF8D8C-D2FF-4297-967B-6020585DABED_zpslpjgsscq.jpg.html)


For oversized clefts

Kippax
H4l

And b3 who buy them from kippax.
Title: Re: Oversized clefts - who can we go to?
Post by: simonmay5 on August 12, 2016, 05:51:07 PM
Matt at h4l has a lot of oversize clefts as he cuts all his own willow so I sure he have something to suit mate
Title: Re: Oversized clefts - who can we go to?
Post by: smilley792 on August 12, 2016, 05:52:51 PM
I can make you something. All depends on weight and grade really

I've actually got one part shaped already in a similar shape


How could I forgot red ink!


(http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h76/smilley792/20140806_161955_zpslgw8wnpg.jpg) (http://s61.photobucket.com/user/smilley792/media/20140806_161955_zpslgw8wnpg.jpg.html)

He made me that.


H4l sell clefts one ebay of the oversized nature, so if you find a shaver willing to work with it, anyone could make really.

Title: Re: Oversized clefts - who can we go to?
Post by: Vitas Cricket on August 12, 2016, 06:17:10 PM
It's not £200, but it's a beauty.

(http://i.imgur.com/ziOe4Rah.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/bhA8dCih.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/2DxwVwqh.jpg)

Also not the XP shape, but GN UK are bringing out two huge bats for 2017, similar to the Warner replica shapes seen from GN Aus.
Title: Re: Oversized clefts - who can we go to?
Post by: Neon Cricket on August 12, 2016, 08:05:06 PM
Cheers for all the suggestions!

Also @Vitas Cricket you're right, it is lovely - just 375 notes is pushing it for me I'm afraid!
Title: Re: Oversized clefts - who can we go to?
Post by: Blank Bats on August 12, 2016, 09:08:21 PM
Have these available, if interested send me a pm. Not the best pic angles I'm afraid.

(http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l595/ahmedt01/ACBED041-5600-42A7-B2CE-8ECB66828A60.jpg) (http://s1125.photobucket.com/user/ahmedt01/media/ACBED041-5600-42A7-B2CE-8ECB66828A60.jpg.html)

(http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l595/ahmedt01/1D3F8E10-C4D3-40B0-A516-EE87114E596D.jpg) (http://s1125.photobucket.com/user/ahmedt01/media/1D3F8E10-C4D3-40B0-A516-EE87114E596D.jpg.html)

(http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l595/ahmedt01/3FB83C30-645B-4A23-8A9D-4A612EE529AB.jpg) (http://s1125.photobucket.com/user/ahmedt01/media/3FB83C30-645B-4A23-8A9D-4A612EE529AB.jpg.html)

(http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l595/ahmedt01/1A28C321-42C6-46A8-90F8-5F3CFC018A56.jpg) (http://s1125.photobucket.com/user/ahmedt01/media/1A28C321-42C6-46A8-90F8-5F3CFC018A56.jpg.html)

(http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l595/ahmedt01/A3C1F31F-AD3B-464F-B07B-271FCA48FA43.jpg) (http://s1125.photobucket.com/user/ahmedt01/media/A3C1F31F-AD3B-464F-B07B-271FCA48FA43.jpg.html)


Title: Re: Oversized clefts - who can we go to?
Post by: InternalTraining on August 12, 2016, 09:26:32 PM
It's not £200, but it's a beauty.

([url]http://i.imgur.com/ziOe4Rah.jpg[/url])
([url]http://i.imgur.com/bhA8dCih.jpg[/url])
([url]http://i.imgur.com/2DxwVwqh.jpg[/url])

Also not the XP shape, but GN UK are bringing out two huge bats for 2017, similar to the Warner replica shapes seen from GN Aus.


What is the weight on this one? Bow?
Title: Re: Oversized clefts - who can we go to?
Post by: InternalTraining on August 12, 2016, 09:27:14 PM
Have these available, if interested send me a pm. Not the best pic angles I'm afraid.

([url]http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l595/ahmedt01/ACBED041-5600-42A7-B2CE-8ECB66828A60.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1125.photobucket.com/user/ahmedt01/media/ACBED041-5600-42A7-B2CE-8ECB66828A60.jpg.html[/url])

([url]http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l595/ahmedt01/1D3F8E10-C4D3-40B0-A516-EE87114E596D.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1125.photobucket.com/user/ahmedt01/media/1D3F8E10-C4D3-40B0-A516-EE87114E596D.jpg.html[/url])

([url]http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l595/ahmedt01/3FB83C30-645B-4A23-8A9D-4A612EE529AB.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1125.photobucket.com/user/ahmedt01/media/3FB83C30-645B-4A23-8A9D-4A612EE529AB.jpg.html[/url])

([url]http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l595/ahmedt01/1A28C321-42C6-46A8-90F8-5F3CFC018A56.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1125.photobucket.com/user/ahmedt01/media/1A28C321-42C6-46A8-90F8-5F3CFC018A56.jpg.html[/url])

([url]http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l595/ahmedt01/A3C1F31F-AD3B-464F-B07B-271FCA48FA43.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1125.photobucket.com/user/ahmedt01/media/A3C1F31F-AD3B-464F-B07B-271FCA48FA43.jpg.html[/url])


What is the weight of this one? Does it have a bow?
Title: Re: Oversized clefts - who can we go to?
Post by: rickjames on August 12, 2016, 09:31:26 PM
Can't wait to see GN UK usher in their era of BIG BATS
Title: Re: Oversized clefts - who can we go to?
Post by: Neon Cricket on August 12, 2016, 09:38:01 PM
Can't wait to see GN UK usher in their era of BIG BATS

For a season until they're banned haha
Title: Re: Oversized clefts - who can we go to?
Post by: Vitas Cricket on August 12, 2016, 09:49:50 PM
What is the weight on this one? Bow?

@InternalTraining it's just shy of 2'13. I think there is a reasonable bow but will need to check, I'm not back in til Monday. Please email jake@vitascricket.co.uk to discuss
Title: Re: Oversized clefts - who can we go to?
Post by: Jaffa on August 12, 2016, 11:57:30 PM
To me Matt at H4L is the obvious answer.

He had the Tempo Mk1. I've got no idea why I sold mine.

They are very hard to get right by hand (B3 have an easy life ;-) ), so expect to pay a little extra.

You go down the 'storm damaged cleft' route to keep the costs way down but I think normally the storm damage only really reveals itself during the bat making process after a profile has been chosen.

Title: Re: Oversized clefts - who can we go to?
Post by: Drupy01 on August 13, 2016, 09:35:46 PM
Great looking sticks! Very tempting to get one myself!
Title: Re: Oversized clefts - who can we go to?
Post by: Vitas Cricket on August 15, 2016, 11:25:30 AM
@InternalTraining not a huge subcontinental bow, but there is a little something there.

(http://i.imgur.com/zjLqyMXh.jpg)
Title: Re: Oversized clefts - who can we go to?
Post by: InternalTraining on August 15, 2016, 02:18:29 PM
Thanks @Vitas Cricket !