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Title: My mongoose MMI3
Post by: Gurujames on April 30, 2017, 01:59:05 PM

I bought this off of eBay following a tip off from Tom on here.
Specs
Edge: 35mm
Shoulder: 35mm
Toe: 35mm
Spine: 60mm
Weight 2lb14oz
Handle -uber thick for my girl sized hands
Cost inc. delivery - £45
(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah231/gurujames1/IMG_0219_zpscpuvwrzk.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/gurujames1/media/IMG_0219_zpscpuvwrzk.jpg.html)
6 evenly spaced, fairly straightt grains. Slight blemish towards the outside edge.
(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah231/gurujames1/IMG_0219_zpscpuvwrzk.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/gurujames1/media/IMG_0219_zpscpuvwrzk.jpg.html)
Stickers in very good condition, only missing the 2nd from bottom stripe

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah231/gurujames1/IMG_0221_zps2yaqogj7.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/gurujames1/media/IMG_0221_zps2yaqogj7.jpg.html)

Gentle bow
(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah231/gurujames1/IMG_0221_zps2yaqogj7.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/gurujames1/media/IMG_0221_zps2yaqogj7.jpg.html)
(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah231/gurujames1/IMG_0224_zpsiqpifqz9.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/gurujames1/media/IMG_0224_zpsiqpifqz9.jpg.html)

Toe in great shape and shows little use
(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah231/gurujames1/IMG_0225_zpsgcbvetpk.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/gurujames1/media/IMG_0225_zpsgcbvetpk.jpg.html)

Seam marks show more knocking in is needed

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah231/gurujames1/IMG_0223_zpsge6fvkfv.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/gurujames1/media/IMG_0223_zpsge6fvkfv.jpg.html)

How size wise it compares to some of my others

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah231/gurujames1/IMG_0227_zpstb6hsunx.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/gurujames1/media/IMG_0227_zpstb6hsunx.jpg.html)

Overall
It is in excellent condition despite a few minor scrapes on the back. I have since given it a rub down and oil. I have used it in the nets and it goes quite well, though more knocking in should yield improved performance. I like the fact that it is heavy and I understand the need for a thick handle but with my youth sized hands it would ideally be a bit thinner.
Could it realistically be used in a match? Our pitch is slow and low, you rarely cut or pull as the ball just doesn't get up, so therefore it is a realistic choice for a match bat. It won't get a league appearance, but it will make it to a friendly game or two.
Does anyone know what MMI stands for?

Title: Re: My mongoose MMI3
Post by: Six Sixes Cricket on April 30, 2017, 04:39:55 PM

Looks a bargain

Guessing mass moment of inertia?

Title: Re: My mongoose MMI3
Post by: sarg on May 01, 2017, 12:43:17 AM

Quote from: Gurujames on April 30, 2017, 01:59:05 PM

How size wise it compares to some of my others

([url]http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah231/gurujames1/IMG_0227_zpstb6hsunx.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/gurujames1/media/IMG_0227_zpstb6hsunx.jpg.html[/url])

It looks like the evolution of a cricket bat. I wonder what grade it was? Prime -4 Series -3 Premium -2 Super Premium 1. I'm guessing Series.

Quite a bargain.