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Specialist Cricket Retailers => Uzi Sports UK => Topic started by: ca_gold on January 01, 2017, 06:15:21 PM
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So today was my annual visit to Uzi Sports. Arrived at 10 AM and took the train back at 5! That is how many bats I went through. I made a mess of the store that Asad and Uzi will now have to clean up. Although there are a number of phonemenal bats in the store, I made the following list of my favorites. These are all based on performance and pick up in my very amateur opinion.
I'll start with the GN's as they seemed to stick out the most for me. I was most curious about the new predator, and it did not disappoint. This halestorm was pretty special ping wise:
(http://i797.photobucket.com/albums/yy256/ca_gold/Mobile%20Uploads/20170101_122213.jpg) (http://s797.photobucket.com/user/ca_gold/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20170101_122213.jpg.html)
(http://i797.photobucket.com/albums/yy256/ca_gold/Mobile%20Uploads/20170101_122245_1.jpg) (http://s797.photobucket.com/user/ca_gold/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20170101_122245_1.jpg.html)
While I wasn't really interested in the Velocity and Powerbow based on stock pics, I was pleasantly surprised by the pick up and response on these two
(http://i797.photobucket.com/albums/yy256/ca_gold/Mobile%20Uploads/20170101_122341.jpg) (http://s797.photobucket.com/user/ca_gold/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20170101_122341.jpg.html)
(http://i797.photobucket.com/albums/yy256/ca_gold/Mobile%20Uploads/20170101_122400.jpg) (http://s797.photobucket.com/user/ca_gold/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20170101_122400.jpg.html)
Having never seen a legend in the flesh, I have to say it was pretty special, but a bit to pricy. The pro performance picked up slightly lighter than the halestorm and tapped up equally well
(http://i797.photobucket.com/albums/yy256/ca_gold/Mobile%20Uploads/20170101_122502.jpg) (http://s797.photobucket.com/user/ca_gold/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20170101_122502.jpg.html)
(http://i797.photobucket.com/albums/yy256/ca_gold/Mobile%20Uploads/20170101_122529.jpg) (http://s797.photobucket.com/user/ca_gold/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20170101_122529.jpg.html)
While not really a fan of the funky shapes, this ultimate was actually amazing for the price and quality!
(http://i797.photobucket.com/albums/yy256/ca_gold/Mobile%20Uploads/20170101_122736.jpg) (http://s797.photobucket.com/user/ca_gold/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20170101_122736.jpg.html)
(http://i797.photobucket.com/albums/yy256/ca_gold/Mobile%20Uploads/20170101_122850.jpg) (http://s797.photobucket.com/user/ca_gold/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20170101_122850.jpg.html)
From some of the other brands, this Salix torque seemed incredibly powerful. This 50/50 picked up like a dream and had an incredibly long middle. The chrome was just generally a sexy bat all around
(http://i797.photobucket.com/albums/yy256/ca_gold/Mobile%20Uploads/20170101_123205.jpg) (http://s797.photobucket.com/user/ca_gold/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20170101_123205.jpg.html)
(http://i797.photobucket.com/albums/yy256/ca_gold/Mobile%20Uploads/20170101_123245.jpg) (http://s797.photobucket.com/user/ca_gold/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20170101_123245.jpg.html)
Then some interesting finds in the back room, like this made in England screaming cat copy, picks up so deceivingly well with a huge middle
(http://i797.photobucket.com/albums/yy256/ca_gold/Mobile%20Uploads/20170101_123324.jpg) (http://s797.photobucket.com/user/ca_gold/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20170101_123324.jpg.html)
(http://i797.photobucket.com/albums/yy256/ca_gold/Mobile%20Uploads/20170101_123344.jpg) (http://s797.photobucket.com/user/ca_gold/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20170101_123344.jpg.html)
Then these absolute bas belters found in the bargain bin. Absolutely solid bats, a hard hitters dream.
(http://i797.photobucket.com/albums/yy256/ca_gold/Mobile%20Uploads/20170101_135158.jpg) (http://s797.photobucket.com/user/ca_gold/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20170101_135158.jpg.html)
I'll let you guys guess which ones I walked away with.
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Halestorm
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All of them...
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Halestorm.
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Seriously, though, the Pro Performance and an Ultimate?
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Pro Performance & a BAS blank bat.
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Seriously, though, the Pro Performance and an Ultimate?
The ultimate. And a Joe root profile uzi at 2.8, that I can't post pics of yet as the stickers haven't been officially released.
Oh yeah, and the pro performance......
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Asads shop is a goldmine for special bats
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I remember when Simon and I went there, barely even scratched the surface yet still spent a good 2 hours there and found at least 5 bats that were special including the 2,10 Blitz with a 50mm edge really is an unbelievable bat cave
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Probably no surprise that the scat copy is very very similar to an M&H original low.
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As soon as I can find a place that does the Pro Performance with a longer handle to make it a short handle, I am purchasing one!
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I remember when Simon and I went there, barely even scratched the surface yet still spent a good 2 hours there and found at least 5 bats that were special including the 2,10 Blitz with a 50mm edge really is an unbelievable bat cave
@tom line , Blitz with 50 mm edges? Is that the one @simonmay5 bought?
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@ca_gold , that screaming cat copy looks very good!
Ultimate has a round, fuller profile?
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@tom line , Blitz with 50 mm edges? Is that the one @simonmay5 bought?
Indeed it is
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^ That is a good bat!
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^ That is a good bat!
And i also believe it's no longer in his kitbag but rather yours 😉
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^ Oh yes and what a find! :D
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@ca_gold , that screaming cat copy looks very good!
Ultimate has a round, fuller profile?
Both were very good. And yes, fuller!!
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It was lovely to have you CA_Gold and I hope you're happy with your purchase . I invite all forum members to come and check the quality of bats we carry and I am sure you won't go empty handed . We have huge selection of top quality bats and members who have visited us can verify that.
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I invite all forum members to come and check the quality of bats we carry and I am sure you won't go empty handed........
Don't do it! It is almost impossible to leave empty handed as the willow is insane!
I have fond memories of the blank BAS bats Asad has.....they were guns!!
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Don't do it! It is almost impossible to leave empty handed as the willow is insane!
I have fond memories of the blank BAS bats Asad has.....they were guns!!
When do we expect your visit Pete ;)
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When do we expect your visit Pete ;)
I would love to visit but my bank balance after Christmas is looking extremely empty!
But will aim to visit soon as it would be nice to delve into the depths of the special cupboards ;)
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I would love to visit but my bank balance after Christmas is looking extremely empty!
But will aim to visit soon as it would be nice to delve into the depths of the special cupboards ;)
Looking forward to your visit