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Companies => Custom companies => Topic started by: Thesmiff on October 09, 2016, 06:03:39 PM
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Hi all
I saw this bat on the Garrard & Flack stock sale advertised on twitter.
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w447/thesmiff/132ABFA5-A9D1-4468-9D96-EA65AD097317_zpsjn0staoq.jpg) (http://s1076.photobucket.com/user/thesmiff/media/132ABFA5-A9D1-4468-9D96-EA65AD097317_zpsjn0staoq.jpg.html)
Having seen the basic specs:
SH-Standard Blade
Grade 1 'Supreme' Willow
2lb 9oz
Low-Mid Middle
And the Cost
£150!!
I couldn't resist it after a few emails to and fro with extra pics etc. I've added some of my own poor photography efforts below. It's got a 34mm edge and a 64mm spine and the pick up is excellent and well balanced. I'm really impressed with the overall finish too at whilst the stickers look simple they are embossed and of high quality. The ping is superb too
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w447/thesmiff/50443435-B8DE-40F4-87D2-4ABFD4CD6DD6_zpssw5jkadw.jpg) (http://s1076.photobucket.com/user/thesmiff/media/50443435-B8DE-40F4-87D2-4ABFD4CD6DD6_zpssw5jkadw.jpg.html)
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w447/thesmiff/65B1246A-AD29-4ABF-8716-
A740BBFFDA75_zpsvbxdd1eb.jpg) (http://s1076.photobucket.com/user/thesmiff/media/65B1246A-AD29-4ABF-8716-A740BBFFDA75_zpsvbxdd1eb.jpg.html)
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w447/thesmiff/7D44341E-FB0D-437F-A3CE-ADC37B4CFA50_zps2vwlwedl.jpg) (http://s1076.photobucket.com/user/thesmiff/media/7D44341E-FB0D-437F-A3CE-ADC37B4CFA50_zps2vwlwedl.jpg.html)
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w447/thesmiff/9BA701FE-9372-4373-86D7-69EF6972C044_zpscuh0jfqm.jpg) (http://s1076.photobucket.com/user/thesmiff/media/9BA701FE-9372-4373-86D7-69EF6972C044_zpscuh0jfqm.jpg.html)
All I'm in very impressed with the guys at Garrard & Flack
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Looks really nice and great for that price . What's their Twitter handle?
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Looks really nice and great for that price . What's their Twitter handle?
It's @garrardandflack
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Very nice for the price.
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The two lads make a good bat. Their softs are a bit on the pricey side. Their bats have started to make an impact in the local leagues. Nice blokes who are very accommodating with any bat shape request.
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Lovely looking bat at a very good cost. Enjoy it :)
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That's a steal, like the shape at the shoulder also.
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decent stick
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Looks good for the money
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That's a steal, like the shape at the shoulder also.
I'm sure I've seen shoulders like that before, I can't think where though...
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I'm sure I've seen shoulders like that before, I can't think where though...
At least you didn't highlight the 's's in shoulders
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Like the look of them, but I can't take my eyes away from that toe - must be at least a 5mm difference on each side?
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Like the look of them, but I can't take my eyes away from that toe - must be at least a 5mm difference on each side?
Some would say, like with Laver & Wood, that having a non symmetrical toe is one of the quirks/inconsistencies of a handmade bat
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Am I the only one that looks at the stickers first, and thinks "would I be happy to use that?" ?
I know I shouldn't make buying decisions on what the stickers look like, but a little bit of aesthetic is important. That's the reason I like B3, B&S, etc. as they are nice but understated. A the opposite end, and equally less attractive, are the more garish GNs, Kooks etc.
I'm sure the bat is lovely, but the sticker design does nothing for me at all.
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Am I the only one that looks at the stickers first, and thinks "would I be happy to use that?" ?
I know I shouldn't make buying decisions on what the stickers look like, but a little bit of aesthetic is important. That's the reason I like B3, B&S, etc. as they are nice but understated. A the opposite end, and equally less attractive, are the more garish GNs, Kooks etc.
I'm sure the bat is lovely, but the sticker design does nothing for me at all.
Personally i love them, and the retro Hunts and Pyton Retro stickers.
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Id personally put these stickers above all those mentioned, i think these are sensational. Each to their own and all that jazz
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For his first attempt at bat making and sticker design, I think Mr Gerrard has done an excellent job.
It's good that he's turned his hand to something new since leaving Liverpool, too ;)
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For his first attempt at bat making and sticker design, I think Mr Gerrard has done an excellent job.
It's good that he's turned his hand to something new since leaving Liverpool, too ;)
Oh Flack off!!
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Am I the only one that looks at the stickers first, and thinks "would I be happy to use that?" ?
I know I shouldn't make buying decisions on what the stickers look like, but a little bit of aesthetic is important. That's the reason I like B3, B&S, etc. as they are nice but understated. A the opposite end, and equally less attractive, are the more garish GNs, Kooks etc.
I'm sure the bat is lovely, but the sticker design does nothing for me at all.
Really? I like the simplicity of it. I also like the numbering of the bats, would prefer the number to be laser engraved or something but I bet the machine to do it is flipping expensive.