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Companies => Off-the-shelf companies => Gray Nicolls => Topic started by: Ajdal on February 07, 2017, 05:26:32 PM
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Having been impressed with the 50+, I decided to take the plunge on an XP80. GCCC had a 20% off on bats for Australia day and I just couldn't resist. They didn't respond to my emails regarding the specs I wanted and delivered this:
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The weight is 2.10 on this.
Forum members who have the XP80 can you guys please comment on the performance of these bats. I have a 50+ which is phenomenal so hoping this one is a belter too.
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I have the same weight XP-80, haven't used it yet. It is just so pretty that I am unwillingly to hit it with a mallet. :D
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I have the same weight XP-80, haven't used it yet. It is just so pretty that I am unwillingly to hit it with a mallet. :D
The bat is with a friend in Sydney and I won't be getting it before march. I'm curious about the toe,shoulder,edge size. Are they really too skinny. I wanna aak my friend to measure them but I don't wanna be too demanding :D
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In my opinion, toe is no thinner than a light weight bat's toe. You can harden it with a mallet. Regarding shoulders, it doesn't matter to me because, I don't hit many balls there. If you send me a reminder message, I can measure the bat and message you back.
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Looks real beauty!
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The weight is 2.10 on this.
Forum members who have the XP80 can you guys please comment on the performance of these bats. I have a 50+ which is phenomenal so hoping this one is a belter too.
Lucky guy to have 2 very special GN bats. Stunning in the looks department.
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In my opinion, toe is no thinner than a light weight bat's toe. You can harden it with a mallet. Regarding shoulders, it doesn't matter to me because, I don't hit many balls there. If you send me a reminder message, I can measure the bat and message you back.
That'd be great. Do you have any other GN 'big' bats?
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^ Yes, Kaboom Warner replica made by Stuart Kranzbuhler.
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^ Yes, Kaboom Warner replica made by Stuart Kranzbuhler.
Niiiiceeee!!! Any comparisons between the two? Pinggggg.
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Lucky guy to have 2 very special GN bats. Stunning in the looks department.
Almost haha. Yet to get my hands on it.
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I have the same weight XP-80, haven't used it yet. It is just so pretty that I am unwillingly to hit it with a mallet. :D
Also because it's your last bat, you need to keep it for long.
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Have used my xp80 all season beautiful bat just sooo much middle 22 to 23mm toe mine has survived several yorkers no problem it was knocked in extensively very deep ping where it counts & is light compared to the 50plus 2lb 8oz , my 50plus has a much broader hitting zone & just murders balls in the zone 2lb 13oz , secret i found is try not to hit the ball too hard , time it right & big hits are effortless
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I put the measurements for it on the gccc discount discussion (toe, edge & shoulder)
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Niiiiceeee!!! Any comparisons between the two? Pinggggg.
I haven't had much time to play with the two bats but Warner is over 3 ounces heavier than XP-80. :)
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My God, I love the shape of these XP80's - they are awesome!!!! How much are they delivered? £400 posted?
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My God, I love the shape of these XP80's - they are awesome!!!! How much are they delivered? £400 posted?
And then a bit more I would imagine?
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After duties and postage I would guess 500ish on the lower model and 600 on the upper.
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After duties and postage I would guess 500ish on the lower model and 600 on the upper.
What is street rate for a 26 years old kidney in UK? Deliberating, I am too inspired by people in China.
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I have 2 xp80's one is 2.13 and other is 2.10 both pick up beautifully :D.
Have a xp 70 at 2.10 also but regret getting it compared to the xp 80 as the 80 picksup nicer.
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Not surprised they didn't respond to your emails, they are pretty pathetic at that... they respind very slowly if at all.
Better than Kingsgrove though, doesn't respond to any inquiries via their 'contact us' option.
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Not surprised they didn't respond to your emails, they are pretty pathetic at that... they respind very slowly if at all.
Better than Kingsgrove though, doesn't respond to any inquiries via their 'contact us' option.
Do you remember the date you tried to contact Kingsgrove Shinpathy? I will investigate the issue.
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Not surprised they didn't respond to your emails, they are pretty pathetic at that... they respind very slowly if at all.
Better than Kingsgrove though, doesn't respond to any inquiries via their 'contact us' option.
My previous experience(50+) with them was very smooth. I emailed 5 or 6 different GCCCs and got a quick response(pictures/specs of the bats) from each one of them.
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I have 2 xp80's one is 2.13 and other is 2.10 both pick up beautifully :D.
Have a xp 70 at 2.10 also but regret getting it compared to the xp 80 as the 80 picksup nicer.
Can you show me your two beauties side-by-side. I'm curious about the difference in size as one is considerably heavier than the other.
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My previous experience(50+) with them was very smooth. I emailed 5 or 6 different GCCCs and got a quick response(pictures/specs of the bats) from each one of them.
It would have a bit to with when things take place, obviously over the xmas break for example patience in needed because of limited staffing.
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My God, I love the shape of these XP80's - they are awesome!!!! How much are they delivered? £400 posted?
XP80 1500 & Big bash shirt was £396.99 delivered plus the customs of around £100. The shirt was around £60 (absolute rip off for the quality) So around £440 @FattusCattus
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Must have been on sale. The current price for a 1500 xp80 ex gst and with shipping on gccc is 694 dollars which on today's exchange of 1.64 is 423.92 and then the duties on top.
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Wow! £450 - £520 for a bat - I just can't contemplate that!
I know there are plenty of arguments on here that 'if you can afford it, why shouldn't you buy it and enjoy it' - however, for me personally it just seems way too much for a stick of wood - however far it hits it over the boundary.
You could buy 3 really good quality cast-offs from the idiots on here for that! :)
And don't even get me started on the cost of softs - that's for another thread!
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Wow! £450 - £520 for a bat - I just can't contemplate that!
I know there are plenty of arguments on here that 'if you can afford it, why shouldn't you buy it and enjoy it' - however, for me personally it just seems way too much for a stick of wood - however far it hits it over the boundary.
You could buy 3 really good quality cast-offs from the idiots on here for that! :)
And don't even get me started on the cost of softs - that's for another thread!
go on Fattus have a rant 'tis better out than in :)
100 quid for a pair of gloves, r u serious!!!!!
haha
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I've been convinced...pulling the trigger on a XP80 1500 from Meulemans
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I've been convinced...pulling the trigger on a XP80 1500 from Meulemans
Cricket warehouse has a 20% off on the XP70/80 range.
https://cricketwarehouse.com.au/
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Do you remember the date you tried to contact Kingsgrove Shinpathy? I will investigate the issue.
One was a month back and another a couple of weeks back regarding 50+'s availability...
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Can you show me your two beauties side-by-side. I'm curious about the difference in size as one is considerably heavier than the other.
I'll take pic soon, a bit lazy at the moment. :p
Cricket warehouse has a 20% off on the XP70/80 range.
https://cricketwarehouse.com.au/
Cricketwarehouse have very good service from personal experience!
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The service from Cricket warehouse was great but they didn't have one lighter than 2.11 or deduct GST so Meulemans or GCCC worked out cheaper
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Has anybody ever ordered anything from KDSport Australia. They have a very tempting sale going on and I'm interested in getting a bat.
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No need to post this in multiple topics bloke
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No need to post this in multiple topics bloke
Sorry mate. Was just a little desperate in getting a quick response as I needed to place an order asap.
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And you received an answer 11 minutes after you asked... patience is a virtue!!