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Equipment => Bats => Bat Care => Topic started by: acko109 on February 09, 2010, 08:29:31 PM

Title: Is it worth sending my bat for a refurb ?
Post by: acko109 on February 09, 2010, 08:29:31 PM

Right well i have a salix and it was great last season but it doesnt feel as good as it was do you think its worth sendin it for a refurb before the season or does it really not make much diffrence?



Ta dave

Title: Re: Is it worth sending my bat for a refurb ?
Post by: hit4six on February 09, 2010, 08:42:16 PM

It may well just need a quick sanding down, and given a few coats of linseed oil, which is pretty simple to do yourself if you have some time on your hands.

Title: Re: Is it worth sending my bat for a refurb ?
Post by: tc2584 on February 09, 2010, 09:17:17 PM

I'm thinking of sending mine back to Salix.

Do you know how much they charge?

Also, will I be able to get the new stickers if my bat is from last season?

Title: Re: Is it worth sending my bat for a refurb ?
Post by: acko109 on February 09, 2010, 09:25:06 PM

Craig how much would it be for a refurd from u m8 or do you not doo them nomore ?

Title: Re: Is it worth sending my bat for a refurb ?
Post by: Howzat on February 09, 2010, 09:31:31 PM

To be honest don't think a refurb will make a difference if its not pinging anymore.

Title: Re: Is it worth sending my bat for a refurb ?
Post by: acko109 on February 09, 2010, 09:34:01 PM

its nice of the middle like leo but it doesnt feel as good as it did last year and it hasnt been used for 5 months so do you think id could need to be played in ?

Title: Re: Is it worth sending my bat for a refurb ?
Post by: hit4six on February 09, 2010, 09:36:20 PM

The willow could have dried out a little bit throughout the winter break. I had the same last year. I have a lovely Gray Nicholls Fusion which was brilliant towards to the end of the previous season, used it in the nets after a lengthy break and didnt feel as good.

Title: Re: Is it worth sending my bat for a refurb ?
Post by: Watsontotty on February 09, 2010, 09:38:43 PM

The only way i could offer any advice is if you could stick pics up of the bat so i can see condition. If it went well last season then i don't see why a refurb wouldn't help, but better if i could see pics. It may just need a good sand and a light oil and knock in again.

Title: Re: Is it worth sending my bat for a refurb ?
Post by: acko109 on February 09, 2010, 09:41:08 PM

ill take some pics now watson any ideas how to get them on this ?

Title: Re: Is it worth sending my bat for a refurb ?
Post by: hit4six on February 09, 2010, 09:42:50 PM

Same as all the other forums pal. Upload them onto Photobucket or ImageShack, and copy the Image URL.

Title: Re: Is it worth sending my bat for a refurb ?
Post by: Watsontotty on February 09, 2010, 09:45:52 PM

or email them to me and i will do it for you if you're a bit unsure.

Title: Re: Is it worth sending my bat for a refurb ?
Post by: acko109 on February 09, 2010, 09:49:54 PM

ill email to you watson if thats ok im nt the best with the pc :P

Title: Re: Is it worth sending my bat for a refurb ?
Post by: hit4six on February 09, 2010, 10:40:19 PM

(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t188/maccers2007/Photo0041.jpg)
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t188/maccers2007/Photo0047.jpg)

Title: Re: Is it worth sending my bat for a refurb ?
Post by: acko109 on February 09, 2010, 10:41:14 PM

Cheers craig

Title: Re: Is it worth sending my bat for a refurb ?
Post by: Watsontotty on February 09, 2010, 10:43:20 PM

Get a refurb done on it and I'm sure it will be just fine.

Title: Re: Is it worth sending my bat for a refurb ?
Post by: niceonechoppy on February 09, 2010, 10:44:04 PM

Sanding down and another coat of oil should replenish the look, the ping might never be found again though.