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Specialist Cricket Retailers => VKS => Topic started by: VKS on November 16, 2016, 04:32:05 PM
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We've received a delivery of butterfly willow bats from SS TON. Although I've personally never really paid much attention to this type of willow, after reading all the comments on the forum and the general interest levels, I thought we should give them a go.
Further details can be found on our website http://vks.com/store/s-ton-butterfly-willow-cricket-bat/ (http://vks.com/store/s-ton-butterfly-willow-cricket-bat/)
We have also just uploaded a video on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_uBJ0KwJP8&t=41s (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_uBJ0KwJP8&t=41s)
In terms of weight available, we have some 2.7 and a larger numbers of 2.8 and 2.9
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If you had one in 2.14 you'd have had my money by now!
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If you had one in 2.14 you'd have had my money by now!
We have some really good Master 7000 Plus models in that weight range.
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Unable to access youtube at work.
Just to confirm these come blank, with just the TON stamps on the back and edges?
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We have some really good Master 7000 Plus models in that weight range.
It's the butterfly I'd what.
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Unable to access youtube at work.
Just to confirm these come blank, with just the TON stamps on the back and edges?
Yes all plain, just the TON stamps...no point in hiding it all behind a load of stickers.
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They look and sounds very good
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I've got one of these and another due to arrive very shortly.
They go very well and are a bargain at the price. Good bit of business from VKS ;)
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Very very tempted by one of these!
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Very very tempted by one of these!
Go for it, great response and great price. I don't regret getting my one.
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Could you chuck up. A couple of pics pls either @VKS or @JTtaylor145 ?
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Could you chuck up. A couple of pics pls either @VKS or @JTtaylor145 ?
Will do mate when I get both bats, not a problem.
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Judging by eBay you weren't a fan @JTtaylor145 ?
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Judging by eBay you weren't a fan @JTtaylor145 ?
Actually there is nothing wrong with them. I've just bought 4 Bellingham and Smith's. A bit of trimming down the number of bats were required ;)
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Hi Guys - did anyone apart from Mr Taylor end up buying these, and if so, any pics / reviews?
@VKS do you have any of these left in the lighter weights?
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Hi Guys - did anyone apart from Mr Taylor end up buying these, and if so, any pics / reviews?
@VKS do you have any of these left in the lighter weights?
Yes we have 2.8 and 2.9 available so anyone that wants one can go ahead and order online.
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where is the swell position please?
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Mid to maybe mid-low middle I'd say, got one of these just before xmas and it's some stick for under a ton.
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Are these round or oval handle?
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Mines is pretty round, maybe a very slight oval to the bottom hand but if so barely noticeable.
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nice bat that pick up is decent and feel a sturdy bat for a light weight...
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Any more 2.7's knocking about?? Really interested in one of these!
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Any more 2.7's knocking about?? Really interested in one of these!
2.7's are all sold. We have 2.8's and 2.9's available.
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Noticed these are sold on your website. Getting anymore in?
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Having had a number of messages regarding Butterfly Willow bats from SS Ton, I am pleased to say we have had a new delivery. The blades look pretty good...well as good as a butterfly willow blade can look i guess. They ping well, which is most important and hopefully the images below will tell it all.
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Quite an array of butterfly willow, there.
What is the weight range?
Are they all a similar profile?
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Quite an array of butterfly willow, there.
What is the weight range?
Are they all a similar profile?
We have one that’s 2.7, with the remaining ones all at 2.8 and 2.9.
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Are these a bit more of a Master/ extended middle shape than the last batch?
They are exactly the same shape and profile as the last delivery we had.
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Are there any heavier ones lurking in this batch? :)
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Are there any heavier ones lurking in this batch? :)
No heavy ones I'm afraid, but we are working on another order with SS and if there is a call from some of you for heavier ones, then thats not a problem. I am sure we can get some heavier ones in.
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Are these a bit more of a Master/ extended middle shape than the last batch?
...actually it turns out the ones on this delivery are rather like the Master's. They also have the square toe, as is shown in the photos.
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We have a new delivery of butterly willow bats due in from SS this afternoon.....weather permitting of course. Most of them will be in the 2.7, 2.8 and 2.9 weight range, with no stickers and just the TON stamp on the side.
Any interest, please send us a message.
In addition to the butterfly, we will have the latest Reserve, Gold, Player, Silver and Master models.
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We have a new delivery of butterly willow bats due in from SS this afternoon.....weather permitting of course. Most of them will be in the 2.7, 2.8 and 2.9 weight range, with no stickers and just the TON stamp on the side.
Any interest, please send us a message.
In addition to the butterfly, we will have the latest Reserve, Gold, Player, Silver and Master models.
Hi,
Are these still round handled? Would definitely purchase if they came in oval.
Thanks!
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Hi,
Are these still round handled? Would definitely purchase if they came in oval.
Thanks!
A round handle can easily be made oval with a few strips of medical tape :)
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A round handle can easily be made oval with a few strips of medical tape :)
Could you explain bit more or provide a link or video.
I got one round handle bat that i really like but realized on tuesday (after coaching) that i need oval handle as i was dragging towards on side with bottom hand too tight .
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Fairly sure @sarg did a youtube video on this.
Might be worth checking his youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/sargwilly1/videos (https://www.youtube.com/user/sargwilly1/videos)
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Found it, watched it, on it. Going to pharmacy to buy tape now
Thank you
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Found it, watched it, on it. Going to pharmacy to buy tape now
Thank you
A man of action ! :D
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Purchased, will post pics when it arrives!
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Might the problem be the bottom hand, not the handle?
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Could you explain bit more or provide a link or video.
I got one round handle bat that i really like but realized on tuesday (after coaching) that i need oval handle as i was dragging towards on side with bottom hand too tight .
I think batting with soft bottom hand should help you.
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Just received my butterfly, stain at the top and on the back but the face is clean just looks like your looking at it through frosted glass. Seems to ping well just quite a small and low middle, first go with it tonight in a corporate game where they tend to use awful balls. Very excited to see how it goes.
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Just received my butterfly, stain at the top and on the back but the face is clean just looks like your looking at it through frosted glass. Seems to ping well just quite a small and low middle, first go with it tonight in a corporate game where they tend to use awful balls. Very excited to see how it goes.
For your own sake I'd highly recommend not using a brand new bat in a game the same day you've received it, especially if the balls aren't good quality! There's a reason knocking in exists! :(
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For your own sake I'd highly recommend not using a brand new bat in a game the same day you've received it, especially if the balls aren't good quality! There's a reason knocking in exists! :(
Apparently they come pre-prepared and have given it another 90 mins last evening just incase. Sheet and edge tape on and were good to go. 90 mins was probably the longest stint ive ever done knocking in but was a good evening of TV so headphones in and was all set
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I think batting with soft bottom hand should help you.
Thank you. I have already made the change even started using oval handle bat.
I noticed in nets it has helped me as i was smashing the ball nicely and i felt quite confident as well. ( i changed few other things too)
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A man of action ! :D
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Before and after pics.
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I think this may be the best bat i own and definitely the best value for money. The #1 might be struggling to get its place back when its returned from being repaired.
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I think this may be the best bat i own and definitely the best value for money. The #1 might be struggling to get its place back when its returned from being repaired.
Thats great to hear! The feedback from the butterfly bats has been very good. For the price, they offer great value.
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Any of these in 2'10?
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Any of these in 2'10?
Current stocks are now all sold out. We have a new delivery in around 2 weeks with weights starting from 2.7. They tend to go up to 2.10 max although we have also requested some 3lbs models this time.
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Do SS intend to continue with the edge stamp thing?
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Current stocks are now all sold out. We have a new delivery in around 2 weeks with weights starting from 2.7. They tend to go up to 2.10 max although we have also requested some 3lbs models this time.
@VKS - have you got your new delivery of these in yet? Love a good butterfly bat, so might try and get over to Ealing to check them out.
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@VKS - have you got your new delivery of these in yet? Love a good butterfly bat, so might try and get over to Ealing to check them out.
They are due in this afternoon. Both the standard ones we have had before, as well as the heavier ones that we are trying out for the 1st time.
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@VKS - have you got your new delivery of these in yet? Love a good butterfly bat, so might try and get over to Ealing to check them out.
You won't regret buying one mate, use mine in the nets all the time and a couple of 30-35 retired knocks in corporate games. Surprisingly mine has a very oval handle, i don't know if that's standard though.
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The SS TON Butterfly bats are back in stock.
We have a mix of 2.7, 2.8, 2.9, 2.10 and 2.11 available.
....we are now stocking Chase bats too, but will create a separate post and YouTube update on them.
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The SS TON Butterfly bats are back in stock.
We have a mix of 2.7, 2.8, 2.9, 2.10 and 2.11 available.
....we are now stocking Chase bats too, but will create a separate post and YouTube update on them.
To save going back through the pages (and maybe to help sales for you :D :)) what is the price of these bats?
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To save going back through the pages (and maybe to help sales for you :D :)) what is the price of these bats?
They are £129.99 and the link is here: https://vks.com/store/ss-ton-butterfly-willow-cricket-bat/
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They are £129.99 and the link is here: https://vks.com/store/ss-ton-butterfly-willow-cricket-bat/
:)
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Just a note to say these butterfly willow bats are still going at VKS -- I picked one up the other day. A really nice selection of different staining patterns, weights and balances, and a very versatile profile with mild concaving. Thanks VKS.
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How long did people find these took to play in? Mine goes well in the very middle but about 500 runs later its still super hard pressed.
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I think the butterfly stain makes them harder anyway - though I could be wrong. I showed a butterfly bat to an old guy that I worked with, he said: 'I haven't seen one of those in years - they used to be reserved for the pros you know...'
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Did he then reach into his cardie pocket and give you a Werther's Original?
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Just a note to say these butterfly willow bats are still going at VKS -- I picked one up the other day. A really nice selection of different staining patterns, weights and balances, and a very versatile profile with mild concaving. Thanks VKS.
Glad to hear you're happy with your purchase, hope it serves you well.