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Companies => Off-the-shelf companies => Gunn & Moore => Topic started by: Ams4287 on February 11, 2018, 09:20:03 PM
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Hi Guys
I've got a Epic Greame Smith players - which is a big thick old bat with a forward set handle (will post pics).
Thought it interesting to start a thread to see what else is out there (shape wise).
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Travis head mana
Toss Taylor icon
Root six6
I think vince had one
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This years are on here
https://www.playwiththebest.com/cricket/bats/adult-bats.html (https://www.playwiththebest.com/cricket/bats/adult-bats.html)
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£621!!!!!!!!
Are you guys seriously paying this for a bat?
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You think they would actually show pics of the bats profile etc
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£621!!!!!!!!
Are you guys seriously paying this for a bat?
You saw my GM players in action yesterday @FattusCattus ;)
"I'm sure the players grade they sell in sports direct for £40 is the same..."
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Do sports direct do 2.6 Pro Performances too?
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I once used my friend Ross Taylor GM bat. Scored 78 on 26 balls including 7 sixes. It had that trampoline effect on each and every ball. I was hitting sixes with ease.
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They are one of the few genuine players shape bats on the market, pricey but well worth it.
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The QDK bat I have makes similar sound to Jason Roy's bats. This may sound stupid but even on a half timed shot, the ball just keeps on accelerating. Like the ball gets wheels the further it gets from the point of impact LOL.
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Is anyone aware if you can still get older GM models? Just after trying to get a Graeme smith Luna, I know it's a massive long shot but worth a try
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I still don't know - it can trampoline like a Romanian gymnast, it can pleasure me in untold ways and make me a roast beef sandwich afterwards - but I still can't get my head round £600 + for a bat.
Maybe I'm just not moving with the times.
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My new bat for the 2018 season is a 10 year old Salix with 25 mm edges for 62 quid off the bay
I’m bucking the trend !
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Yes, but £62 is still a lot of money for a self-confessed kit tramp!
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Yes I’ve splashed out this year :)
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For £620, I'd want Dawid Malan to come with it and he can bat in my place.
Guaranteed average improvement.
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It's 620 direct from GM. 515-525 from most retailers.
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It's 620 direct from GM. 515-525 from most retailers.
Bargain
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£520 - oh that's much better.
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Id buy one for £520...
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Available at £495 with free uk delivery
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Someone needs to find all the Players edition bats and show the different weights and shapes. I would but I live in NZ :D
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Is there actually any decent images of what these shapes look like? Photos of the players holding the bat isn't giving much away
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Is there actually any decent images of what these shapes look like? Photos of the players holding the bat isn't giving much away
They don’t publish photos as they constantly evolve. I had a customer who had to wait for his Travis Head bat as some of the specs changed and GM wanted Head to receive his bats before a member of the public did.
It’s a good reason to visit a retailer and see one for yourself, although given the price not many places hold stock (not a helpful suggestion I know!)
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Thanks to a friend of mine whose local retailer has them in stock(2017 stickers):
James Vince
(https://i.imgur.com/26uhHadl.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/wBdXEjil.jpg)
Travis Head
(https://i.imgur.com/CVE8jkxl.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/IYU4RJil.jpg)
Ross Taylor
(https://i.imgur.com/FFvw9oAl.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/1ICRnmyl.jpg)
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That james vince profile 👌
Do they do a Malan one ?
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That james vince profile 👌
Do they do a Malan one ?
Yes you can currently order Malan's player edition bats. P.S. Travis Head will be using the Zelos stickers this season.
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I love the shape of the Travis Head edition, looks like 75% of the bat is middle!
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I love the shape of the Travis Head edition, looks like 75% of the bat is middle!
Only one of the above bats with zero concaving.
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Only one of the above bats with zero concaving.
What are the weights of the bats?
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What are the weights of the bats?
I'm told all of these are between 2.9-2.10. Travis Head models are usually 2.10/11 and above.
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I used to have a Ross Taylor icon. Was a fair old weight to what I normally use (think it was 2.13 with 2 grips) but the pick up was phenomenal. Massive shoulders on the blade
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(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4632/40377753451_1de4003b28_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/24w3xmX)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4632/38566868410_5b21fd1e73_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/24w3xmX)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4722/40377753631_c3ee70ae75_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21L2hk5) (https://flic.kr/p/24w3xq4)
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wow, that looks stunning
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(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4609/40377753581_49b6032585_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/24w3xpc)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4665/39666904364_3617dcdb80_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/24w3xpc)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4602/25505275537_e62b26b5bc_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/23refGd) (https://flic.kr/p/ERPcPX)
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(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4618/40332196362_b4c6d926a3_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/24s23PU)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4757/25505275617_7b1d5fe368_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/24s23PU)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4626/40377753591_283185ed57_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ERPcRk) (https://flic.kr/p/24w3xpn)
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That Zelos!!!
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That Vince shape looks great, nicest GM shape I've seen in a while!
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That Vince shape looks great, nicest GM shape I've seen in a while!
I bet the outside edges fly!
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The Shane Watson players edition is still my favourite
(http://i.imgur.com/M7LYK3T.jpg)
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That Vince shape looks great, nicest GM shape I've seen in a while!
its pretty much the SS / MRF-Kohli shape. but with much thicker shoulders, full 108mm width, and much better prepared (GM NOW) than any new "soft pressed" bat. tremendous bat, and given how much SS etc have jacked up their prices for top end bats, this GM is a much better buy imo.
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I currently own both the de kock version and travis head also previously owned the Shane Watson which is pretty much the same as travis head one. I love both bats but the de kock one I get on with more has a flatter face more concaving which usually isn't my things but it feels right in the hands. De kock is also 2.9lb travis head is 2.1.
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its pretty much the SS / MRF-Kohli shape. but with much thicker shoulders, full 108mm width, and much better prepared (GM NOW) than any new "soft pressed" bat. tremendous bat, and given how much SS etc have jacked up their prices for top end bats, this GM is a much better buy imo.
I don't think any SS bats, normal or pro costs more than usd 550 imo even direct from factory :o
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Might have to take that vince bat off of you Rob
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Might have to take that vince bat off of you Rob
Not like you to get that wallet out!
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What shape is Malan purported to use?
Do any pros use the shorter blade option?
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Not like you to get that wallet out!
Sent you enough money mate 😂
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What shape is Malan purported to use?
Do any pros use the shorter blade option?
There's some details here from the Adelaide Bat Doctor, apparently his bats are only 2.8!- https://www.facebook.com/adelaidebatdoctor/posts/565980157073149 (https://www.facebook.com/adelaidebatdoctor/posts/565980157073149)
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How heavy are the Vince bats? It looks an interesting shape.
Also, please forgive the question, but are GMs holding up better than 2-3 seasons ago. I have been away and haven't seen peformance over the last few years but the Vince is tempting.
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How heavy are the Vince bats? It looks an interesting shape.
Also, please forgive the question, but are GMs holding up better than 2-3 seasons ago. I have been away and haven't seen peformance over the last few years but the Vince is tempting.
the 3 bats that I listed are all 2-10 and are £495 to the uk
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When people question the costs of bats, sometimes it's good to get a reminder of the love and craft that goes into every blade... take it away Peter:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=rG_-cTRcBmU
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For £620, I'd want Dawid Malan to come with it and he can bat in my place.
Guaranteed average improvement.
Hahahahahah
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When people question the costs of bats, sometimes it's good to get a reminder of the love and craft that goes into every blade... take it away Peter:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=rG_-cTRcBmU
What's this about "willow" not growing anywhere else. There is good, dense Serbian willow. Kashmir Willow. Canadian Willow.
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the 3 bats that I listed are all 2-10 and are £495 to the uk
@Six Sixes Cricket , are there any differences in handle shapes? Or are they all thick oval handles?
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Some nice bats @Six Sixes Cricket I liked the Travis Head Vitas sourced a while ago.
Anyway this is the G. Smith Epic, really full profile with thick shoulders (you don't quite appreciate the size from the pics), with a forward set handle (no bow).
(https://s26.postimg.org/q2lt9ran9/IMG_2689.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/q2lt9ran9/)
(https://s26.postimg.org/m68hdra85/IMG_2690.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/m68hdra85/)
(https://s26.postimg.org/t9gctd7xx/IMG_2692.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/t9gctd7xx/)
(https://s26.postimg.org/ffs04bus5/IMG_2691.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/ffs04bus5/)
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Sorry for the small pics despite using the picture function button when using posti image I can't get it to work
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@Ams4287 I've been looking for ages to try and get a second hand Graeme smith replica and can't find one anywhere, it looks a beauty, even emailed GM to see if they could make me one and I was told no 😭😭😭
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@Ams4287 I've been looking for ages to try and get a second hand Graeme smith replica and can't find one anywhere, it looks a beauty, even emailed GM to see if they could make me one and I was told no 😭😭😭
You'd have thought they'd have kept them on file!
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@Ams4287 I've been looking for ages to try and get a second hand Graeme smith replica and can't find one anywhere, it looks a beauty, even emailed GM to see if they could make me one and I was told no 😭😭😭
Ask b3 to make you one... I am sure ams4287 would be able to help out with measurements if the Dr doesn't have them already...
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Ask b3 to make you one... I am sure ams4287 would be able to help out with measurements if the Dr doesn't have them already...
Very similar to the Trott this bat and you can see where it came from. Same handle from memory too.
Good bat
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Very similar to the Trott this bat and you can see where it came from. Same handle from memory too.
Good bat
Very similar indeed - nice and chunky
Hope you're well Dave!
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Anyone got pics of the malan players ?
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Very nice shape and certainly a large piece of willow.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmCocP5WKJU&t=136s (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmCocP5WKJU&t=136s)
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How did @uknsaunders get into that video?
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Had Corey Anderson playing for us last game and had a good hold of his GM bats. Honestly not that big. 35mm edges, round face, normal sized spine that went to the toe. Felt nice though. He said he had no troubles with the new bat laws, bat went through easily.
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Very similar indeed - nice and chunky
Hope you're well Dave!
I'm ok pal hope you are
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Had Corey Anderson playing for us last game and had a good hold of his GM bats. Honestly not that big. 35mm edges, round face, normal sized spine that went to the toe. Felt nice though. He said he had no troubles with the new bat laws, bat went through easily.
What was the weight of the bat?
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What was the weight of the bat?
he said he didn't know the weight but it felt to me like 2.10lb.
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he said he didn't know the weight but it felt to me like 2.10lb.
2-10, 2-11 seems like a popular bat weight with the pros these days.