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Companies => Custom companies => B3 Cricket => Topic started by: ursmasti on December 22, 2016, 08:15:28 PM
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Got my second B3 bat since last year 50% off offer. This is very unique and different shape bat from all the bats i own. Ordered this last Thursday and it has arrived just few minutes back . When i first looked at the video i had my concerns that how would this pickup ? will it be bottom heavy ? but after holding the bat in hands feeling is amazing WOW this picks up very light .it picks up almost like 2.8 .Here are the specs of the bat
weight - 2.9
edge - 37mm
Toe - 27mm
grains - 12
Profile - Beluga ( no concaving)
Overall i am happy with the bat , there are few minor things i noticed could have done batter by B3 atleast for a Crown willow bat.
1. Handle joint at the splice - looks like a cheap quality bat with no perfection
2. Stickers you could see from various stickers they are not applied perfectly
3. handle very thick compared to any off the shelf or custom bats but not a big issue for me lucky as i have long fingers.
good things -- Service is excellent and good to see B3 thinking ahead of time with MCC laws coming up soon.
Now the pictures
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Nice cleft but the profile is too out there for me. Plus the lovely subtle styling that was a B3 Crown has gone with those awful
Indian looking stickers up the back of the blade. Also still no bat cover included on a £500 bat, is just wrong in my opinion.
Hope you like and score lots of runs with it mate
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Nice cleft but the profile is too out there for me. Plus the lovely subtle styling that was a B3 Crown has gone with those awful
Indian looking stickers up the back of the blade. Also still no bat cover included on a £500 bat, is just wrong in my opinion.
Hope you like and score lots of runs with it mate
@SOULMAN1012 agree with you that stickers are bit out for me as well. They did include Bat cover and also applied toe guard / scuff Sheet for free which is nice of B3.
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I agree lovely cleft but for the money the stickers would of really bugged me and for b3 flagship bat I would expect the qc to be a bit better. Saying that I would love to pick one up as it really looks like it would pick up terrible but everyone says it picks up so well be interesting to see how you get on with it
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I agree lovely cleft but for the money the stickers would of really bugged me and for b3 flagship bat I would expect the qc to be a bit better. Saying that I would love to pick one up as it really looks like it would pick up terrible but everyone says it picks up so well be interesting to see how you get on with it
@simonmay5 i had same concerns earlier but after picking it up multiple times i dont feel its even 2.9 feels more like 2.8 and very well balanced . I still need to knock it in before i could use.
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What's the name of the bat? :D
Shape looks pretty ugly but I suppose it's one of getting around the proposed regulations.
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You say you're happy with the bat, but you shouldn't be as there's a few issues there.
However, I'd also have contacted B3 to discuss these before posting them on the forum, as it looks like something has gone awry there.
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It's not for me, but an excellent and honest review. How does it perform in relation to other bats you have?. Also can you post photos of it against a more 'normal' bat.
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You say you're happy with the bat, but you shouldn't be as there's a few issues there.
However, I'd also have contacted B3 to discuss these before posting them on the forum, as it looks like something has gone awry there.
@Stratts why should i not be happy when the bat itself reached my expectations ... and also i wont bat with stickers .. stickers are only to catch someone or your eyes ... as long as bat performs i am happy. feedback by B3 should be taken as constructive feedback rather a back lash . i did inform B3 already about this .
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Personally it's a waste of a crown cleft with a god awful needless shape!
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It's not for me, but an excellent and honest review. How does it perform in relation to other bats you have?. Also can you post photos of it against a more 'normal' bat.
@Gurujames I still need to knock it in before i can take it to nets. i will post an update once i use it .
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Hats off to you for having a different shape and style-most of us just use a variant on standard shapes.
To get a bat that light and that big is an a achievement..its certainly unusual
Could be the angle of the photo but looks like the cane of the handle does not fit flush-might just be the photo
Good luck hope it suits yr game which is the main thing after all
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@Stratts why should i not be happy when the bat itself reached my expectations ... and also i wont bat with stickers .. stickers are only to catch someone or your eyes ... as long as bat performs i am happy. feedback by B3 should be taken as constructive feedback rather a back lash . i did inform B3 already about this .
Fair enough, I was assuming (incorrectly) that you'd want it to be perfect but good for you if you're happy. The handle not fitting was more of a concern, but if it's structurally ok and you are happy then enjoy the bat.
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@Gurujames I still need to knock it in before i can take it to nets. i will post an update once i use it .
Are b3 not ready pressed so you can use straight away I pretty sure b3 say they ready to go from ball one
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Are b3 not ready pressed so you can use straight away I pretty sure b3 say they ready to go from ball one
i am not aware of it ... i will check with them . Thank you
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Definitely looks like streaky has put the stickers on
Looks weird but I get it will be fun to use
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A stick only a mother could love! Looks very meaty though! Would be great to get some net vids of you using it!
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A stick only a mother could love! Looks very meaty though! Would be great to get some net vids of you using it!
"Oh that's an odd looking bat" - my mum. Maybe not something a mother could love.
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Wow!
Seriously underwhelmed , what's going on with the handle fit and the stickers???
I wouldn't expect quality as bad as that on a sports direct bargain, never mind a top of the range bat!
Can't get my head round how the guys at b3 let that out the door?
It looks a lovely cleft , spoilt with poor finishing and very poor attention to detail
I'm sorry but as a tight as whatever northerner , I'd be straight back to Nottingham with that, and get them to explain it face to face
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Them stickers look poor, sorry but the bat is fine but them stickers are poor.
I love the bat and I do kind of like the shape too but them added stickers are poor and the application is very poor.
Sorry but sometimes you can not stick up for that, and the handle fit is extremely poor/strange.
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Wow!
Seriously underwhelmed , what's going on with the handle fit and the stickers???
I wouldn't expect quality as bad as that on a sports direct bargain, never mind a top of the range bat!
Can't get my head round how the guys at b3 let that out the door?
It looks a lovely cleft , spoilt with poor finishing and very poor attention to detail
I'm sorry but as a tight as whatever northerner , I'd be straight back to Nottingham with that, and get them to explain it face to face
agree bat all good looks .. except that handle fitting and stickers .. even B3 sticker on the back of the bat is comiing off .
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Them stickers look GASH AND CHEAP sorry but the bat is fine but them stickers are poor.
I love the bat and I do kind of like the shape too but them added stickers are poor and the application is very poor.
@procricket sticker application is very poor . since i love the bat i want to keep and not send it back ..but i am concerned with structural fitting of the handle
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Does a different bloke finish the crowns off?
I've seen loads of b3,s and all have been finished a hell of a lot better than that
Somebody's had a bad day there, I'm sure they'd hold their hands up and try again for you
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I have contacted the MD about this and hope he will respond to you as soon as possible..
Lets just say I wouldn't accept that....
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I have contacted the MD about this and hope he will respond to you as soon as possible..
Lets just say I wouldn't accept that....
Thanks Mate and i did send email to David and Russell as well.
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Does a different bloke finish the crowns off?
I've seen loads of b3,s and all have been finished a hell of a lot better than that
Somebody's had a bad day there, I'm sure they'd hold their hands up and try again for you
looks like ... the bat feels so good but when i keep looking at the handle i feel bad ...i dont mind with stickers if they fell apart but not the handle :(
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That would be returned for the handle alone. Looks like its been knocked in gluing stage. And stickers are appallingly applied
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I can assure you B3 will put this right and they will be in touch soon mate.
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I've had 1 B3, it was a lower grade but customer service, finishing etc was exceptional, really couldn't fault it.
Now I've read on here a few times about B3 going out of their way to put things right for customers which is commendable but I just don't understand how this, on their must premium product, could be allowed to get out of the door?! Fair enough they'll put it right , but letting it happen in the first place can't do their reputation any good.
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I can assure you B3 will put this right and they will be in touch soon mate.
absolutely agree with Dave, here! I have never dealt with a company like B3 when it comes to excellent customer service!
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Phew Andy you not in the Christmas cheer tonight are you 😂😂😂
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Honest truth, the stickers being so badly applied, I would have sent it back.
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yea feel bad first place it did happen .. and now sending it from USA to Uk .. fix ... and UK to USA would take couple weeks as xmas is around the corner .. i will feel bad not having this next week when i dont to work and could make it match ready :( .. their customer service so far has been outstanding .
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Haha Gary, too many hours at work and back again at 4.45am in the morning.
As I said, can't fault B3's customer service, but running a brand yourself, I'd guess you'd be very disappointed to see your creme de la creme product sent out to a customer with that level of finish?!
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In my time with b3 they have made mistakes and will no doubt do so in the future.
For me it about never making the same mistake twice something they/we have fallen foul of this time.
There a major production meeting comin up and all posts of this forum will be brought up both positive and not positive.
I can't say I'm sorry enough even though I was not at the factory but I did recommend the bat to the lad how bought this.
I have left my feedback with b3 about this and other issue they are aware of.
Agreed mistakes happen but can't keep happening for this I hope they will be better.
As I have said they will sort any issue out with this
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the offending stickers are applied to an area where they have to bend in 2 very different directions and stickers don't want to do this without a crease. where I have made my own stickers I have had to take 'darts' out of them to make them fit. A scalpel and a keen eye should sort this. That could/should have been done in house. A tricky one as then people would complain that there's a cut in them (although microscopic).
I have a GM duelist with a similarly fitting handle. It has hit an outrageous amount of balls and is an absolute gun.....still. I feel the integrity of the bat is not compromised. Also, as it is the fit AND the glue surface are that are the issue. My bulldog spirit has a smaller splice and therefore smaller glue surface area but is still more than satisfactory.
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If you are paying £500 for a bat you expect perfectionist.... this is far from perfection....
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Let's not make a Mountain out of a mole hill here lads Quite a few of my bats used to come over with stickers that have bubbled we put this down to the baggage hold pressure (that's our excuse) hence all bats are stickered up here . The handle well to me if the bats feels great with the current handle in it don't change it you could change the feel completely with a new handle . We are only Humans and B3 no doubt will sort this out .
Merry Christmas
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Unfortunately it seems Dave who has very little to do with B3 has to try and smooth things over....
It does seem B3 take advantage of customers good nature and return business - this does seem like a rush job that you don't expect from a £500 bat.
Fair play to @procricket trying to sort things out
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Let's not make a Mountain out of a mole hill here lads Quite a few of my bats used to come over with stickers that have bubbled we put this down to the baggage hold pressure (that's our excuse) hence all bats are stickered up here . The handle well to me if the bats feels great with the current handle in it don't change it you could change the feel completely with a new handle . We are only Humans and B3 no doubt will sort this out .
Merry Christmas
i am not concerned with stickers .. as long as B3 comes and says handle is fine just go and use it ..i am happy to keep it . i dont want to break it after using and later i feel bad that i didnt get it fixed before .
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I am sure you will get a very favourable decision from B3
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Production mistakes aside, i'm glad the Beluga profile was adjusted from the speculated 35mm edge thickness /65mm Spine Depth to the now WCC recommended 40mm/60 mm.
I think these changes will improve the play-ability of this design without effecting the pick-up characteristics of the design. It is tempting to purchase a review bat because I love designs that are funky and promote smaller brands out of the box thinking, I'll wait for feedback from players.
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It basically a 1271 with a scooped out top and slightly bigger in other areas
Coverage will be the same but a more manageable weight
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@ursmasti how is this handle in comparison with your BAS?
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@ursmasti how is this handle in comparison with your BAS?
Bas has survived so far no issues .
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That is good to hear. My BAS was beautiful.
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You could probably tidy stickers with a heat gun or hair dryer.
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What stands out for me is the shape, the coverage on this bat should be exceptional. B3 keep pushing the boundaries in bat making, while the rest seem to follow suit.
Really hope the quality issues get sorted for you and you get to enjoy that beast 👍
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As always we will sort this out, and as always we will be in contact with the customer.
Stickers predominantly caused by the shape of the back, and I doubt our sticker guy would have sent it out like this,but will be following up with him after his Christmas break.
I also take your points on the back decals.
Handle, this is sometimes caused when the back spine profile is overly large or the handle has been shaped to low down, or fitted a little to far back - this will have no effect on the performance or longevity of the bat but again will be following up with the handle fitter after the Christmas period.
Roco - please elaborate on your comments on my ability to put a sticker on!
Unfortunately it seems Dave who has very little to do with B3 has to try and smooth things over....
It does seem B3 take advantage of customers good nature and return business
Fair play to @procricket trying to sort things out
For the record, we do not take advantage of any customer and always try and go the extra mile for each and every customer - hopefully there are a few people oh here that will vouch for that.
This matter will be dealt with in our normal manner but not at 12.00 am on the Thursday before Christmas on the forum. I will be replying to the customer tomorrow, less than 12 hours after receiving the query. This procedure is the same for everybody both off and on the forum.
Happy Christmas
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Team B3 has responded to email and i am happy say that i am keeping the bat .
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@The Doctor what would this weight for a regular cleft?
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Well, I have to say that the stickering issue shouldn't overshadow the bat itself. I work with stickers, and sometimes they are a bitch to get over some of the funkier shapes on a bat.
If B3 and @The Doctor say the handle is ok and guaranteed, then it's happy days.
But overall, what a fantastic profile - I absolutely LOVE it!! What a great idea, and all the better if you can these under 2.10 in weight. Something a bit different and looks a lot of fun. I'd strip all the offending stickers off it and let the blade speak for itself!!
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Totally agree @FattusCattus. The coverage on this profile is HUGE and according to @ursmasti picks up 2-3 oz lighter than its actual weight! This should have us all clambering to get our Beluga orders in at B3.
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Roco - please elaborate on your comments on my ability to put a sticker on!
Don't know if you've actually taken offence here or not
But was commenting it looked like when you put the sticker on my b3 and tried 3 times but it wouldn't sit right and we laughed about it and the fact when you put my grips on white under grip was sticking out the top so looked like a pint of Guinness
You can't be good at everything you know that's why you have hired a sticker guy so you. can keep to what your good at making bats
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@ursmasti your collection is getting better and better :)
Lower gbp does help..lol
The handle should stay fine. I have seen a few like that and its just the sizing issue. Its better to keep it like that instead of try to sand the bat to match the handle gap area.
do a ping video if you can .
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I am not sure about others but I love the shape...I have always had version of this shape in my head as something I wanted.
Stickers are interesting, not something I would want, but I can see that these can evolve into something better looking. I always wonder why a company like B3 (@Doctor) wouldn't engrave the Beluga or anyother name on the front/back during the CNC process and save on the weight added by stickers?
I hope you get lots of runs out of it.
@Doctor when is the next 50% off coming ;) I need a Beluga butterfly and TCK pepsi before it becomes illegal :O
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I had to go back and study the stickers to see the problem, wouldn't be an issue to me at all. By the time you've put it in and out of your bag a few times they're peeling at the edges anyway! Love the shape, think it would be interesting to try out.
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Well, I have to say that the stickering issue shouldn't overshadow the bat itself. I work with stickers, and sometimes they are a bitch to get over some of the funkier shapes on a bat.
If B3 and @The Doctor say the handle is ok and guaranteed, then it's happy days.
But overall, what a fantastic profile - I absolutely LOVE it!! What a great idea, and all the better if you can these under 2.10 in weight. Something a bit different and looks a lot of fun. I'd strip all the offending stickers off it and let the blade speak for itself!!
Doctor has responded to email and confirmed handle should be OK to use . Also they offered replacement of handle and re-appying stickers if i want to . Since he said handle is OK i am not going to send the bat back. Yes i really started liking the profile more and more i see it .
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@ursmasti your collection is getting better and better :)
Lower gbp does help..lol
The handle should stay fine. I have seen a few like that and its just the sizing issue. Its better to keep it like that instead of try to sand the bat to match the handle gap area.
do a ping video if you can .
sure will try to do a ping test early next week
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Nice cleft but the profile is too out there for me. Plus the lovely subtle styling that was a B3 Crown has gone with those awful
Indian looking stickers up the back of the blade. Also still no bat cover included on a £500 bat, is just wrong in my opinion.
Hope you like and score lots of runs with it mate
I agree that application of stickers does not really look good on the bat but linking it to a particular country's style could have been avoided (because it is NOT), even if all Forum members are entitled to their opinions.
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I agree that application of stickers does not really look good on the bat but linking it to a particular country's style could have been avoided (because it is NOT), even if all Forum members are entitled to their opinions.
Agreed. "Garish" might have been better. But hey, Tis the season of goodwill to all men (And Women).
Personally I like the colours, bit concerned my OCD couldn't cope with the crease in the "Beluga" sticker on the back of the bat though!
Also agree with the sentiments re price. I try to avoid telling people what to spend their money on!
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Just a suggestion. Could the sticker on the back be in the b3 font (series, custom, etc.)? Also would B3LUGA be better?
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I agree that application of stickers does not really look good on the bat but linking it to a particular country's style could have been avoided (because it is NOT), even if all Forum members are entitled to their opinions.
He wasn't talking about the application of the stickers, he was talking about the amount of stickers, and the coverage on the bat they provide, which is very similar to a number of subcontinent Batmakers, whom tend to plaster as many stickers on the bat as they can
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I must be the only one that has twigged on the Airbus reference with the big 'BELUGA' stickers? It tickled me a little I have to say, hope it was intentional.
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I must be the only one that has twigged on the Airbus reference with the big 'BELUGA' stickers? It tickled me a little I have to say, hope it was intentional.
Not just you
http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=40338.15 (http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=40338.15)
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Not just you
[url]http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=40338.15[/url] ([url]http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=40338.15[/url])
Sigh. We all know that's where the name came from pal.
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I agree that application of stickers does not really look good on the bat but linking it to a particular country's style could have been avoided (because it is NOT), even if all Forum members are entitled to their opinions.
Indeed I am and I'm afraid you have taken my comment out of context, it was meant as is and has been the way of many sub continent or Indian brands over the years to cover as much of the bat in stickers. With there logo or model as large as possible. If you have taken offence I apologise but you have taken in the wrong way
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Indeed I am and I'm afraid you have taken my comment out of context, it was meant as is and has been the way of many sub continent or Indian brands over the years to cover as much of the bat in stickers. With there logo or model as large as possible. If you have taken offence I apologise but you have taken in the wrong way
I still stand by my earlier post that this practice is not limited manufacturers from India or its neighbour(s). Apologies for posting a comment not connected to the original topic, just could not keep quiet.
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@ursmasti it looks like a massive bat for its weight! New design for sure please update us on the ping once it is knocked. Eagerly looking forward to the further update/review.
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I still stand by my earlier post that this practice is not limited manufacturers from India or its neighbour(s). Apologies for posting a comment not connected to the original topic, just could not keep quiet.
If you look at the major producers from India, Pakistan and Australia and England and the bats that are actually made in the respective countries it would be fair to say that bats from the likes of CA and other sub continent brands have a higher percentage of willow covered by stickers than say a GM, is it a bad thing? no. End of the day beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
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@ursmasti show everyone your second crown Beluga! second times a charm? :)
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@ursmasti show everyone your second crown Beluga! second times a charm? :)
Here you go
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Not a fan of the shape, but the red stickers/grip combo look awesome!
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Hey ursmasti. Some nice willow there! Did you cut down or push down the top of the grip on that second bat or is that how it came from B3?
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Fantastic stickers great grade 1 willow i just dont get the shape, the idea is its basically all middle? Is that it...
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Fantastic stickers great grade 1 willow i just dont get the shape, the idea is its basically all middle? Is that it...
Trying to get the most wood in the bat within a certain size. I don't think the MCc are going to implement thier original recommendations but rather allowing a slightly bigger bat meaning the Beluga shape is pretty redundant.
B3 have limited the Beluga to 65mm spine and 35mm edge however the changes which will come into force are for a max of 67mm spine and 40mm edge.
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Hey ursmasti. Some nice willow there! Did you cut down or push down the top of the grip on that second bat or is that how it came from B3?
it came like that ..little shorter grip
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You asked for it like that?
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You asked for it like that?
Haha no
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Didn't think so. Maybe B3 are limiting grip length as well as edge size.... ;)
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Didn't think so. Maybe B3 are limiting grip length as well as edge size.... ;)
Nah, saving that 0.1oz in weight. ;)
I really like this shape, superb looking replacement. Hopefully the shorter grip is the only issue with this one! :)
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How does the splice look on this one?
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Used my Beluga 1 stripe in the last two games of the season on very average decks and made 28 and 61 no. About ten boundaries in that. What a great shape. Admittedly it is not easy on the eye and the specs on mine needed to be reduced to come in at 2.9.
Seriously thinking of getting a crown in something of a cross between @ursmasti's belugas and my other design. Pickup and middle is outrageously good.
If you are on a budget don't hesitate on a Beluga. I did barely 2 hours of knocking and two 10 min nets and the bat was ready for opening.