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Title: Tim Keeley Bats
Post by: aman on July 16, 2017, 12:42:12 AM
Hey guys

Would anyone be able to nudge me in the correct direction in getting a blank Tim Keeley cricket bat made?
Title: Re: Tim Keeley Bats
Post by: Buzz on July 16, 2017, 06:43:32 AM
You may have answered your own question

Speak to Blank Bats, Bulldog, Ayrtek, uzi sports could all help you
Title: Re: Tim Keeley Bats
Post by: Australian fast bowler on July 16, 2017, 07:08:50 AM
You may have answered your own question

Speak to Blank Bats, Bulldog, Ayrtek, uzi sports could all help you

Buy a Blank bat and peel the 3 stickers off  ;) ;) ;) ;) ;)
Title: Re: Tim Keeley Bats
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on July 16, 2017, 07:50:58 AM
Are we sure this is correct information we're sharing?

Blank Bats are wonderful, but I believe they've recently concluded their Hunts for a new bat maker
Title: Re: Tim Keeley Bats
Post by: Neon Cricket on July 16, 2017, 07:55:31 AM
Rumour has it from a pretty reliable source of mine that Newbery have come back in to agreement with TK...
Title: Re: Tim Keeley Bats
Post by: roco on July 16, 2017, 08:07:26 AM
Oooohhhh 2 makers or split from current already?
Title: Re: Tim Keeley Bats
Post by: Neon Cricket on July 16, 2017, 10:39:53 AM
Oooohhhh 2 makers or split from current already?

Unsure, but from what I've been told TK is back involved again to some extent
Title: Re: Tim Keeley Bats
Post by: Buzz on July 16, 2017, 02:42:37 PM
Are we sure this is correct information we're sharing?

Blank Bats are wonderful, but I believe they've recently concluded their Hunts for a new bat maker
Totally false.

Hunts do the BB repairs only.
Title: Re: Tim Keeley Bats
Post by: aman on July 16, 2017, 03:27:36 PM
Sooo blank bats or UZI?
Title: Re: Tim Keeley Bats
Post by: Umi on July 16, 2017, 03:42:41 PM
Held couple of blank bats in the past and they feel great
Title: Re: Tim Keeley Bats
Post by: steelcouch on July 21, 2017, 07:58:19 PM
Who does the Kelley brand that I am seeing on the T29 blast today
Title: Re: Tim Keeley Bats
Post by: Mortimer on July 21, 2017, 08:23:05 PM
There is a company called T W Keeley Ltd who make sports goods
Title: Re: Tim Keeley Bats
Post by: JB on July 21, 2017, 08:26:53 PM
Who does the Kelley brand that I am seeing on the T29 blast today

There are sponsors on here that can help with a bat from the same source
Title: Re: Tim Keeley Bats
Post by: steelcouch on July 21, 2017, 09:16:55 PM
Yeah I'm aware that Tim Kelley makes for various people.
I was really wondering about the story if what he is doing with the main brands and if he is pushing his own brand now. I would guess when he sold Newbury he was tied
Title: Re: Tim Keeley Bats
Post by: Bats_Entertainment on July 21, 2017, 10:25:35 PM
Rumour has it from a pretty reliable source of mine that Newbery have come back in to agreement with TK...

Interesting.
Title: Re: Tim Keeley Bats
Post by: Tom on July 22, 2017, 05:38:32 PM
Unsure, but from what I've been told TK is back involved again to some extent
Wouldn't surprise me, to go from the best Batmaker in the World, to Indian/and a handful of Aldred bats will surely have resulted in a reduction of quality and a few upset customers.
Title: Re: Tim Keeley Bats
Post by: thedevil on July 26, 2017, 05:20:53 PM
https://instagram.com/p/BXA7hBvhXt4/

Another little teaser for all you guys looking at them. Personally not a fan of these stickers and pretty sure they're not going to be the final draft. The classic range of stickers he is creating however are very nice
Title: Re: Tim Keeley Bats
Post by: Bats_Entertainment on July 26, 2017, 07:22:20 PM
Fibreglass scuff sheets!
Title: Re: Tim Keeley Bats
Post by: Northern monkey on July 26, 2017, 07:32:38 PM
They are horrendous
Title: Re: Tim Keeley Bats
Post by: ppccopener on July 26, 2017, 07:48:46 PM
Gordon Bennett further delayed launch because of a disaster with the livery. The last lot were just fine!!

 :)
Title: Re: Tim Keeley Bats
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on July 26, 2017, 09:09:33 PM
Fibreglass scuff sheets!

Clearly someone who knows their stuff if they use fibreglass scuff sheets!
Title: Re: Tim Keeley Bats
Post by: Bats_Entertainment on July 27, 2017, 12:25:55 AM
Clearly someone who knows their stuff if they use fibreglass scuff sheets!

I have a Hunts Insignia with a fibreglass scuff sheet. I've not scored many runs with it, mind.
Title: Re: Tim Keeley Bats
Post by: edge on July 27, 2017, 05:45:29 AM
Getting through the sticker designs aren't they! I quite like these, pretty smart/good colours plus should stand out well on TV and all.
Title: Re: Tim Keeley Bats
Post by: tom line on July 27, 2017, 07:46:29 AM
I have a Hunts Insignia with a fibreglass scuff sheet. I've not scored many runs with it, mind.

I'm not sure that's got much to do with the scuff sheet
Title: Re: Tim Keeley Bats
Post by: smilley792 on July 27, 2017, 07:52:26 AM
The new stickers aren't bad, it's the grips that don't suit them in the instagram post
Title: Re: Tim Keeley Bats
Post by: SOULMAN1012 on July 27, 2017, 08:14:43 AM
Personally like that set up, fibreglass scuff sheets are decent if you get decent quality ones cheap ones are awful to apply
Title: Re: Tim Keeley Bats
Post by: Bats_Entertainment on July 27, 2017, 08:25:34 AM
I'm not sure that's got much to do with the scuff sheet

I'm absolutely certain it hasn't. Or edge size, density, middle position etc. It's entirely due to my poor batsmanship.

I was simply trying to impress on Cam that (by his definitions) I 'knew my stuff'.
Title: Re: Tim Keeley Bats
Post by: Biggie Smalls on July 27, 2017, 09:14:21 PM
I'm absolutely certain it hasn't. Or edge size, density, middle position etc. It's entirely due to my poor batsmanship.

I was simply trying to impress on Cam that (by his definitions) I 'knew my stuff'.


I have a 50m roll of fibreglass scuff sheeting ..... i must reeeeeaaaalllllyyyyy know my stuff then !  :D
Ps , fibreglass is the bees knees,  Ive never understood the hate .
Title: Re: Tim Keeley Bats
Post by: Bats_Entertainment on July 27, 2017, 09:48:12 PM
You win.
Title: Re: Tim Keeley Bats
Post by: jimmy23 on July 28, 2017, 07:20:49 AM
Everything seemed to be going ok off the fibreglass sheet in the T20 game last night.
Title: Re: Tim Keeley Bats
Post by: IWTUK on July 28, 2017, 10:38:29 AM
Everything seemed to be going ok off the fibreglass sheet in the T20 game last night.

You're not kidding...volume ups for this one!

https://twitter.com/NatWestT20Blast/status/890679661805555713
Title: Re: Tim Keeley Bats
Post by: justnotcricket86 on July 28, 2017, 11:45:41 AM
Bloody hell. That was a gunshot crack
Title: Re: Tim Keeley Bats
Post by: Churchy1989 on July 28, 2017, 01:34:10 PM
Bloody hell. That was a gunshot crack

Want one  :(
Title: Re: Tim Keeley Bats
Post by: InternalTraining on July 28, 2017, 01:43:31 PM
I am lightly using my Keeley in practice games and nets, it just sounds so nice! :D
Title: Re: Tim Keeley Bats
Post by: Churchy1989 on July 28, 2017, 01:54:40 PM
I am lightly using my Keeley in practice games and nets, it just sounds so nice! :D

With the stickers....
Title: Re: Tim Keeley Bats
Post by: InternalTraining on July 28, 2017, 02:17:36 PM
^ It has no stickers. It is a Newbery Blitz shaped bat, mostly heartwood and 22 ruler straight grains. I bought it from Uzi Sports and requested no stickers to keep the weight down, 2-10 single grip.
Title: Re: Tim Keeley Bats
Post by: petehosk on July 28, 2017, 02:37:45 PM
I have several TK and even one made by FK.
All are quality pressing and beautifully made!!
Title: Re: Tim Keeley Bats
Post by: Sivlar13 on July 28, 2017, 02:45:52 PM
I have several TK and even one made by FK.
All are quality pressing and beautifully made!!

I have three - all are outstanding. Doesn't matter about the stickers although they do look nice!
Title: Re: Tim Keeley Bats
Post by: Bats_Entertainment on July 28, 2017, 03:13:42 PM
I have several TK and even one made by FK.
All are quality pressing and beautifully made!!

A bat made by Francois Kervorkian? Really? Wow!
Title: Re: Tim Keeley Bats
Post by: petehosk on July 28, 2017, 03:28:39 PM
A bat made by Francois Kervorkian? Really? Wow!

Not sure it was made by him to be fair....but was mixed by him I hear!  ;)
Title: Re: Tim Keeley Bats
Post by: Bats_Entertainment on July 28, 2017, 04:51:47 PM
Not sure it was made by him to be fair....but was mixed by him I hear!  ;)

Glad the joke wasn't completely lost. Who is the 'F' in the Keeley family?
Title: Re: Tim Keeley Bats
Post by: petehosk on July 28, 2017, 05:03:52 PM
Fred  :)
Title: Re: Tim Keeley Bats
Post by: Bats_Entertainment on July 28, 2017, 05:21:15 PM
Hmmm.
Title: Re: Tim Keeley Bats
Post by: alexhilly1492 on July 30, 2017, 09:50:15 AM
Spotted on sky this morning with rob key using one to explain drills
Title: Re: Tim Keeley Bats
Post by: Bwcc on July 30, 2017, 07:44:47 PM
He would do they used to make them for him
Title: Re: Tim Keeley Bats
Post by: Buzz on July 30, 2017, 07:57:39 PM
I hope a load of the pros he has made bats for in the past find ways, like that, of repaying the favour.
Title: Re: Tim Keeley Bats
Post by: FattusCattus on July 30, 2017, 08:58:18 PM
What greater testimony could he want than The Buzzard and The Stig using his products all over YouTube?
Title: Re: Tim Keeley Bats
Post by: Buzz on July 31, 2017, 06:40:19 AM
What greater testimony could he want than The Buzzard and The Stig using his products all over YouTube?
A lot.
Plus I have no idea what has happened to the stig.
Title: Re: Tim Keeley Bats
Post by: Churchy1989 on August 31, 2017, 08:45:53 PM
Is anyone close to TK or NK to find out if they will launch their brand prior to the start of next season?
Title: Re: Tim Keeley Bats
Post by: FattusCattus on August 31, 2017, 09:20:45 PM
What about FK?
Title: Re: Tim Keeley Bats
Post by: Churchy1989 on August 31, 2017, 09:25:56 PM
What about FK?

Brucie, who is fk..
Title: Re: Tim Keeley Bats
Post by: FattusCattus on August 31, 2017, 09:44:41 PM
I think a better phrase is - "who the FK is?........."

FK is the unsung genius!
Title: Re: Tim Keeley Bats
Post by: Bwcc on September 01, 2017, 09:01:23 AM
Fred keeley
Title: Re: Tim Keeley Bats
Post by: GDP1964 on September 01, 2017, 09:23:42 AM
Is anyone close to TK or NK to find out if they will launch their brand prior to the start of next season?

Tim will be doing a pre Christmas Launch
Title: Re: Tim Keeley Bats
Post by: it's_a_pudding on October 04, 2017, 04:39:24 PM
Anyone interested in Keeley. Cook and Matthew just posted a photo on Instagram saying they will be stocking them soon also there is an image of all white pads and gloves with Keeley branding.
Title: Re: Tim Keeley Bats
Post by: Neon Cricket on October 04, 2017, 05:25:29 PM
Was hoping for something other than a total copy of H4L, slightly disappointing to be honest. Literally just the H4L customs design with the logos changed! (Probably be the old H4L customs shortly too!!).



Title: Re: Tim Keeley Bats
Post by: Tom on October 04, 2017, 05:41:25 PM
Stuff looks much better than early designs. Always enjoy trying to spot which bats in the BG belong to which player.
Title: Re: Tim Keeley Bats
Post by: Churchy1989 on October 04, 2017, 06:33:28 PM
Can you post a link, can't find anything.
Title: Re: Tim Keeley Bats
Post by: H4Ladam on October 04, 2017, 07:01:01 PM
 :o
Title: Re: Tim Keeley Bats
Post by: InternalTraining on October 04, 2017, 07:03:11 PM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DLTlcE9X0AcHgdD.jpg)
https://twitter.com/@CookandMatthews

sweet!!
Title: Re: Tim Keeley Bats
Post by: petehosk on October 04, 2017, 07:27:06 PM
They do look rather similar tasty! Very similar to H4L Custom softs but that's not a bad thing!
Title: Re: Tim Keeley Bats
Post by: Neon Cricket on October 04, 2017, 07:28:00 PM
https://www.h4l.co.uk/collections/batting-protection/products/h4l-custom-gloves?variant=7618150081 (https://www.h4l.co.uk/collections/batting-protection/products/h4l-custom-gloves?variant=7618150081)

https://www.h4l.co.uk/collections/batting-protection/products/h4l-custom-batting-pads?variant=7617994369 (https://www.h4l.co.uk/collections/batting-protection/products/h4l-custom-batting-pads?variant=7617994369)

Presuming the TKs will be more expensive, why spend more on the same?
Title: Re: Tim Keeley Bats
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on October 04, 2017, 07:39:22 PM
https://www.h4l.co.uk/collections/batting-protection/products/h4l-custom-gloves?variant=7618150081 (https://www.h4l.co.uk/collections/batting-protection/products/h4l-custom-gloves?variant=7618150081)

https://www.h4l.co.uk/collections/batting-protection/products/h4l-custom-batting-pads?variant=7617994369 (https://www.h4l.co.uk/collections/batting-protection/products/h4l-custom-batting-pads?variant=7617994369)

Presuming the TKs will be more expensive, why spend more on the same?

There's no coloured writing on the sidewings of the Keeley pads, bit there is in the H4Ls.

Due to my strange kit OCD I'd go for the pair with the plain sidewings every time. Keeley's for me!
Title: Re: Tim Keeley Bats
Post by: Churchy1989 on October 04, 2017, 07:47:31 PM
Just started saving
Title: Re: Tim Keeley Bats
Post by: Vulcan Cricket on October 04, 2017, 09:29:22 PM
More people on the tandon wagon
Title: Re: Tim Keeley Bats
Post by: Canners on October 04, 2017, 11:05:14 PM
How will this affect brands that they supply as surely they will want to keep the better clefts for their keeley branded bats ??
Title: Re: Tim Keeley Bats
Post by: Hoover on October 04, 2017, 11:30:54 PM
I hope a load of the pros he has made bats for in the past find ways, like that, of repaying the favour.
It just doesn't happen Buzz.
Title: Re: Tim Keeley Bats
Post by: Woodyspin on October 05, 2017, 07:02:20 AM
I wonder how many on here with a TK made bat will try and get their hands on some stickers?
Title: Re: Tim Keeley Bats
Post by: Neon Cricket on October 05, 2017, 07:59:01 AM
How will this affect brands that they supply as surely they will want to keep the better clefts for their keeley branded bats ??

Could say the same for all the other brands that white label too I guess, just off the top of my head you're looking at B3, Jedi, Hunts, Kippax & H4L amongst others.

If they were to keep all the decent clefts for themselves then it'd only be a matter of time before the sub-companies went elsewhere - it'll be in their interest to carry on as normal unless they start selling hundreds of 'Keeley' bats I guess! (Wouldn't be surprised if Newbery would've been seeing the majority of the top clefts anyway).
Title: Re: Tim Keeley Bats
Post by: petehosk on October 05, 2017, 08:25:33 AM
I wonder how many on here with a TK made bat will try and get their hands on some stickers?

Hmmm! I do have a couple of gorgeous Black Cats! Stop putting ideas into my head!
Title: Re: Tim Keeley Bats
Post by: Kulli on October 05, 2017, 08:29:41 AM
Does anyone really like the stickers? They look a bit bedroom brand to me.
Title: Re: Tim Keeley Bats
Post by: Churchy1989 on October 05, 2017, 09:49:46 AM
Does anyone really like the stickers? They look a bit bedroom brand to me.

Prefer these ones though.

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4452/37509786761_57bb894e86.jpg)
Title: Re: Tim Keeley Bats
Post by: alexhilly1492 on October 05, 2017, 09:58:13 AM
Who cares about the stickers, surely having keeled written on them proves who it's made by meening the bat is likely to be a gun? You can always take the stickers off?
Title: Re: Tim Keeley Bats
Post by: Buzz on October 05, 2017, 10:00:01 AM
It just doesn't happen Buzz.
I know, but it is good to hope!
Title: Re: Tim Keeley Bats
Post by: SOULMAN1012 on October 05, 2017, 10:05:23 AM
@Vitas Cricket @Uzi Sports will either of you guys be stocking Keeley bats, softs etc?
Title: Re: Tim Keeley Bats
Post by: Uzi Sports on October 05, 2017, 10:17:30 AM
@Vitas Cricket @Uzi Sports will either of you guys be stocking Keeley bats, softs etc?
Yes we will be , picking bats up next week and if softs are available we will bring few pairs
Title: Re: Tim Keeley Bats
Post by: petehosk on October 05, 2017, 10:20:01 AM
Yes we will be , picking bats up next week and if softs are available we will bring few pairs

No different for you Asad? You always went to Tim anyway, so the only difference would be the branding.
I assume the quality will still be the same high standard!!
Title: Re: Tim Keeley Bats
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on October 05, 2017, 10:22:57 AM
@Uzi Sports do you have any indication on the pricing yet, Asad?
Title: Re: Tim Keeley Bats
Post by: Uzi Sports on October 05, 2017, 10:43:04 AM
@Uzi Sports do you have any indication on the pricing yet, Asad?
No idea at the moment , all will be revealed next week
Title: Re: Tim Keeley Bats
Post by: mattw on October 09, 2017, 12:14:35 PM
According to a post on twitter I've just seen from Cook and Matthews, they'll be charging £240 for Grade 3's
Title: Re: Tim Keeley Bats
Post by: Kulli on October 09, 2017, 12:33:44 PM
That makes them some expensive stickers compared to say Blank Bats!
Title: Re: Tim Keeley Bats
Post by: InternalTraining on October 09, 2017, 01:26:18 PM
Hmmm...am I glad I stocked up on these Keeley made bats when I had the chance. Beauties they are. :D
Title: Re: Tim Keeley Bats
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on October 09, 2017, 03:14:01 PM
According to a post on twitter I've just seen from Cook and Matthews, they'll be charging £240 for Grade 3's

I've suddenly lost interest in these...
Silly money when you can get a UK made Grade 1 custom for less than a Grade 3 :(
Title: Re: Tim Keeley Bats
Post by: Uzi Sports on October 10, 2017, 08:49:46 AM
visited yesterday Keeleys to select clefts for our stock of their range, 3 shapes will be in the range. Softs look good as well. We got 2 bats made during our stay which i will be posting photos of later today. The Keeley bats range will be available next week . Softs will be available in November
Title: Re: Tim Keeley Bats
Post by: thedevil on October 11, 2017, 07:38:13 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/3oHAPG2l.jpg)

(https://imgur.com/gallery/UKfWT)

(https://i.imgur.com/3LLQMIcl.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/Lv7S2BKl.jpg)

With the range basically out there for everyone to see now....I thought it would be a good time to share two very special bats that I got from them a couple of months back

If someone could tell me how to resize as doing this from my phone  :o
Title: Re: Tim Keeley Bats
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on October 11, 2017, 07:47:11 PM
Thanks to forum learning if you stick an L at the end of the mix of Numbers letters before the .jpeg it resizes them for u....Ps lovely looking sticks
Title: Re: Tim Keeley Bats
Post by: Akith_D on October 11, 2017, 07:49:11 PM
Looks really nice!

How is the performance?
Title: Re: Tim Keeley Bats
Post by: thedevil on October 11, 2017, 07:56:43 PM
Looks really nice!

How is the performance?

I’m lucky enough to have had some very good bats from the guys. These 2 are probably in the top 3 bats I’ve had from them in terms of feel and performance. Have been using one towards the end of the season and it’s been great so far. Other one will no doubt be the same.
Having seen some of the ones he’s produced for Asads own range I’m sure yours will be very good
Title: Re: Tim Keeley Bats
Post by: adb club cricketer on October 11, 2017, 10:52:44 PM
Lovely sticks and perfect bat shape to me..Also the handles look thicker than the older newberys which is surprising as i thought TK prefers to make quite thin handles..
Title: Re: Tim Keeley Bats
Post by: chrisbd on October 28, 2017, 03:22:06 AM
Not sure if it's been mentioned, but watching HK Sixes, Darren Stevens using a Keeley bat, good signing!
Title: Re: Tim Keeley Bats
Post by: OllieWalker39 on November 10, 2017, 02:35:38 PM
Can't find these blades :( Someone make my day better please :D
Title: Re: Tim Keeley Bats
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on November 10, 2017, 02:44:13 PM
@OllieWalker39 check out Cook and Matthews on Twitter and Instagram

Seeing the prices may not make your day better though...

https://twitter.com/cookandmatthews?lang=en (https://twitter.com/cookandmatthews?lang=en)

https://www.instagram.com/cookandmatthewssport/ (https://www.instagram.com/cookandmatthewssport/)
Title: Re: Tim Keeley Bats
Post by: OllieWalker39 on November 10, 2017, 02:51:21 PM
@WalkingWicket37 Do they come with Vaseline as standard?!?!

I can't find them on their website, just the pictures you linked me to... I had a TK made Newbery and it was an absolute weapon. But as all good things come to an end.. I want a replacement TK blade! Fear that £425 makes it beyond ridiculous!
Title: Re: Tim Keeley Bats
Post by: mattw on November 10, 2017, 03:00:55 PM
I'm sure there are a few brands that get their bats made at the same place...
Title: Re: Tim Keeley Bats
Post by: OllieWalker39 on November 10, 2017, 03:26:39 PM
@mattw possible hints? ;)
Title: Re: Tim Keeley Bats
Post by: Uzi Sports on November 10, 2017, 03:46:43 PM
we have got their bats, we were the first retailer to stock them. I am going to add the bats on our web site, just waiting for Keeley logo.
Title: Re: Tim Keeley Bats
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on November 10, 2017, 03:49:59 PM
Bats which separate white light in to a spectrum of colours would be the particular one hinted at

Refraction bat Co.
 ;) :D
Title: Re: Tim Keeley Bats
Post by: OllieWalker39 on November 10, 2017, 04:02:04 PM
Refraction bat Co.
 ;) :D

That's all I can bloody think of now...  :( Perhaps it's a goer?!
Title: Re: Tim Keeley Bats
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on November 10, 2017, 04:28:53 PM
Don't they teach physics in the proper South?!  :D

No, we must get taught how to stay out of Pryzm prison
Title: Re: Tim Keeley Bats
Post by: Chalkie on November 10, 2017, 04:48:43 PM
Bats which separate white light in to a spectrum of colours would be the particular one hinted at

Rainbow ?