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Companies => Custom companies => Laver & Wood => Topic started by: e4sby on August 26, 2016, 07:44:13 PM
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In a drunk moment of madness I decided to take the plunge and get my first custom made bat.
Always wanted to try a L&W so sent Anthony a message about a low density cleft and decided to go for this
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Spec as follows
Weight - 2.9.4 (asked for 2.8.5)
Edge - 39mm
Spine - 64mm
Shoulder - 16mm
Toe - 21mm
Concaving - 2/3mm
Decided to go for a 1/2" shorter blade 1/2" longer handle set up.
Delivery took 3 weeks from placing my order. Very happy with the turn around.
Knocked in for ten minutes and pretty impressed with it if I'm honest, have read pressing can be hard and take a while to open up but think this will be good to go in a couple of hours.
Shame I have to wait a couple of weeks before I use it - cracked and dislocated finger!
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Nice shape.
Does the extra ounce make a difference or does it pick up pretty well?
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Is this the mega-mid-high shape?
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It picks up pretty well - if it gains anymore then it will be starting to bother me...
It's a custom profile based on a pros shape - pretty happy with it, wanted a thicker shoulder if I'm honest
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Love a shorter blade, big fan of that thicker shoulder also.
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thats a cracking profile, looks a big bat for the weight too
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looks lovely, a shame about the extra ounce.
I have currently got a laver in the pipeline and have been very clear of what weight I expect.
Is it really that hard to weigh the bat during the stages of production?
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looks lovely, a shame about the extra ounce.
I have currently got a laver in the pipeline and have been very clear of what weight I expect.
Is it really that hard to weigh the bat during the stages of production?
I got this off James after initial shaping
It has very minimal concaving and picks up really well. This set up picks up well right up to around 2.12. We are shooting for 2.8 in your bat though.
Nice solid edges and decent spine height.
So was a little disappointed with the extra weight
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That's a really nice bat ...looks good for special reserve
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Love Lavers!
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It does look like a mid-mega. very nice profile. Lavers take a bit of time to open up but they always come good in the end.
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good looking bat for a low density cleft and special reserve
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Lovely bats
Shame about an ounce weight gain to your requested spec, but I'm sure most of us wouldn't notice an ounce either way
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Think I need to do the same and have a minute of madness and buy a L&W!!
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You're going to have quite the collection
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The Black Retro stickers are absolute class!
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Quick update - bat hasn't picked up anymore weight as of yet....James has said that it should lose weight, can't see that happening.
It is knocked in and I've applied a fibre scuff and ripple grip. Sounds an absolute gun now it's knocked in.
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Quick update - bat hasn't picked up anymore weight as of yet....James has said that it should lose weight, can't see that happening.
It is knocked in and I've applied a fibre scuff and ripple grip. Sounds an absolute gun now it's knocked in.
good luck with the bat :) the change in sound is the most satisfying part after knocking in the bat. of course, hitting a ball out of the park will rank much higher :)
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Quick bat update.
James has organised a courier to collect the bat for its weight loss and hopefully I'll be happy with the bat when it's returned. Just hope taking off 1.5oz doesn't turn it into a toothpick!
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New bat on its way..... looking forward to seeing what this one looks like....
If anyone is interested in my returned bat it's on offer at Laver
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10154800009576974&id=56120331973&__tn__=%2As
Will post pics of the new one as soon as it arrives!
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New bat on its way..... looking forward to seeing what this one looks like....
If anyone is interested in my returned bat it's on offer at Laver
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10154800009576974&id=56120331973&__tn__=%2As
Will post pics of the new one as soon as it arrives!
Those guys are marketing this as a 2lb 8 bat! Clearly it's 2lb 9.5 as per your message.
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I'm guessing the bat weight was reduced and they decided on making a new bat as it was not to my original specs
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Thats great service!
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I had a similar problem with a L&W Ultra, I ordered a 2.7 and received a 2.9. L&W were fantastic, offered me two or three options. In the end I kept the original bat (which I sold on here) and had a replacement at cost price (which I sold on here). I thought there service was so good I purchased another at the beginning of last season, which at only 2.7 has a massive middle.
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That laver you have Jason is a stunner!
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And a bargain at £169.00.
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***UPDATE***
Received my new replacement bat today and have got to say it's a stunner!
I'm very happy with it and the service offered by James and Anth.
Specs are as follows
2.7.8oz
37.5mm edge
63mm spine
18mm shoulder
21.5mm toe
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Taps up pretty well, a little bit better than the overweight bat.
The MEGA stickers will be coming off ASAP - it's not a MEGA shape so not sure why they are on there.
The chevron grip will be coming off and replaced with a vee grip so finished weight will be around 2.8.5oz after grip and antiscuff.
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***UPDATE***
Received my new replacement bat today and have got to say it's a stunner!
I'm very happy with it and the service offered by James and Anth.
Specs are as follows
2.7.8oz
37.5mm edge
63mm spine
18mm shoulder
21.5mm toe
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Taps up pretty well, a little bit better than the overweight bat.
The MEGA stickers will be coming off ASAP - it's not a MEGA shape so not sure why they are on there.
The chevron grip will be coming off and replaced with a vee grip so finished weight will be around 2.8.5oz after grip and antiscuff.
wow!!!!
When your bored of scoring loads of runs with it. I will be the first to offer to take it off your hands.
Your very lucky!!!
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I very much doubt this will be leaving my hands. I am a happy bunny, it was well worth the wait
The performance on this bat feels 10 times better than the original
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Flipping heck.
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great outcome, they really do make lovely bats and looks like customer service to match.
I know it's only a small thing but, does anyone do a toe guard better than L&W????
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^ Their finishing is second to none!
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great outcome, they really do make lovely bats and looks like customer service to match.
I know it's only a small thing but, does anyone do a toe guard better than L&W????
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