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Companies => Off-the-shelf companies => Gray Nicolls => Topic started by: Chad on August 11, 2018, 10:00:37 PM

Title: Show us your...
Post by: Chad on August 11, 2018, 10:00:37 PM
Australian made GNs!

(http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af230/ch4d0m4n/20180811_221113.jpg) (http://s1010.photobucket.com/user/ch4d0m4n/media/20180811_221113.jpg.html)

(http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af230/ch4d0m4n/20180811_221123.jpg) (http://s1010.photobucket.com/user/ch4d0m4n/media/20180811_221123.jpg.html)

(http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af230/ch4d0m4n/20180811_221131.jpg) (http://s1010.photobucket.com/user/ch4d0m4n/media/20180811_221131.jpg.html)

(http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af230/ch4d0m4n/20180811_221141.jpg) (http://s1010.photobucket.com/user/ch4d0m4n/media/20180811_221141.jpg.html)

(http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af230/ch4d0m4n/20180811_221149.jpg) (http://s1010.photobucket.com/user/ch4d0m4n/media/20180811_221149.jpg.html)

(http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af230/ch4d0m4n/20180811_221158.jpg) (http://s1010.photobucket.com/user/ch4d0m4n/media/20180811_221158.jpg.html)

(http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af230/ch4d0m4n/20180811_221205.jpg) (http://s1010.photobucket.com/user/ch4d0m4n/media/20180811_221205.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show us your...
Post by: hammersjr on August 11, 2018, 10:04:36 PM
Nice collection!
Title: Re: Show us your...
Post by: Biggie Smalls on August 12, 2018, 03:47:59 AM
Why @Chad , why ? Why do this to me ? I have made my list of gear to get in prep for the season ....no bats on it . Now you make me want to get another xxx and an atomic .
No fair . ;) ;) :D
Title: Re: Show us your...
Post by: Biggie Smalls on August 12, 2018, 03:48:47 AM
Why @Chad , why ? Why do this to me ? I have made my list of gear to get in prep for the season ....no bats on it . Now you make me want to get another xxx and an atomic .
No fair . ;) ;) :D




And an ultimate , and a silver , and a megabow , and a .......
Title: Re: Show us your...
Post by: Umi on August 12, 2018, 04:58:25 AM
ATOMIC arguably the best profile, I have one and nothing comes close to it
Title: Re: Show us your...
Post by: Sivlar13 on August 12, 2018, 09:00:33 AM
I’ve only got one 😩

(https://s33.postimg.cc/cd76bm1jj/305715_F4-6700-4_C02-_ADE6-_EA5494100539.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://s33.postimg.cc/ryohvminj/32_FF0401-9_E28-4_ECD-921_D-_E13_C3_F595_F71.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/kip89tuy3/)

(https://s33.postimg.cc/4kgijolan/BB82_F9_A1-_B6_DB-42_D8-8589-_B35_A14_E8_BBA8.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/iqw9eww5n/)

(https://s33.postimg.cc/jt6fxfrtr/D6_AD663_D-_BE32-47_D8-_A1_C1-_E68_CD49_B7_D24.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/ehrjcq5qz/)

Title: Re: Show us your...
Post by: Aussiecollector on August 12, 2018, 12:57:45 PM
(https://s15.postimg.cc/n3vjox4rv/20180812_224623.jpg)   (https://s15.postimg.cc/5ql9a51rv/20180812_224705.jpg)  love the shape, the pickup , will be a popular choice this season
Title: Re: Show us your...
Post by: Timbo287 on August 12, 2018, 01:32:15 PM
I like the giant.
Title: Re: Show us your...
Post by: stevat on August 12, 2018, 06:49:12 PM
All beautiful, but especially like the Velocity, beautiful shape.
Title: Re: Show us your...
Post by: beaver5 on August 12, 2018, 09:03:02 PM
Loving the Velocity! Where did you get that from and what does it weigh?
Title: Re: Show us your...
Post by: InternalTraining on August 13, 2018, 02:06:31 AM
ATOMIC arguably the best profile, I have one and nothing comes close to it

What do you like about the Atomic? Bat speed? Sweet spot? Balance? Details please.
Title: Re: Show us your...
Post by: tim2000s on August 13, 2018, 07:42:21 AM
Can't believe no-one has posted any of these yet...

(https://imgur.com/n0OSOUpl.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/MhTiOQMl.jpg)
Title: Re: Show us your...
Post by: Umi on August 13, 2018, 08:28:49 AM
What do you like about the Atomic? Bat speed? Sweet spot? Balance? Details please.

@InternalTraining largest sweetspot, picks up extremely well for the weight. Highly recommend it
Title: Re: Show us your...
Post by: Jaffa on August 13, 2018, 09:02:15 AM
Secret hoarder @Chad . You kept them quiet or did I miss something? Not jealous at all, honest.
Title: Re: Show us your...
Post by: jjelricksmith on August 13, 2018, 10:58:57 AM
Can't believe no-one has posted any of these yet...

(https://imgur.com/n0OSOUpl.jpg)

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

I need one of these  :o
Title: Re: Show us your...
Post by: Aussiecollector on August 13, 2018, 11:04:47 AM
(https://s15.postimg.cc/78cq8xffv/FB_IMG_1534158128629.jpg)  some of you guys need to catch up with this year's selections
Title: Re: Show us your...
Post by: Umi on August 13, 2018, 01:29:55 PM
(https://s15.postimg.cc/78cq8xffv/FB_IMG_1534158128629.jpg)  some of you guys need to catch up with this year's selections

Very nice
Title: Re: Show us your...
Post by: petehosk on August 13, 2018, 01:51:54 PM
(https://s15.postimg.cc/78cq8xffv/FB_IMG_1534158128629.jpg)  some of you guys need to catch up with this year's selections

Stop showing off!  :D
Title: Re: Show us your...
Post by: bigc92 on August 13, 2018, 03:31:33 PM
Very nice

Very difficult not to swear! A amazing selection! What’s the favourite?
Title: Re: Show us your...
Post by: vibrate on August 14, 2018, 03:41:06 AM
(https://s15.postimg.cc/78cq8xffv/FB_IMG_1534158128629.jpg)  some of you guys need to catch up with this year's selections

Ohhh what is the ultrabow like? Tossing up between that or a kronus for this season.
Title: Re: Show us your...
Post by: Aussiecollector on August 14, 2018, 08:17:57 AM
For me the kronus is the favourite a pre-production special by Stu , looking fwd to using the marsh atomic as well , it is a sweet bat , just lovely & light , the ultrabow is beautiful also , these were scrapped initially & replaced by the superbow , hence why they are not on the website , or at major retailers , although in saying that some have slipped through.
Title: Re: Show us your...
Post by: Aussiecollector on August 14, 2018, 08:23:01 AM
You want to have some fun , buy a giant , no low density special pickup here , just a brute of a bat , 35mm toe , 28mm shoulder , mine is just under 3lb , caveman would use it to find a wife.
Title: Re: Show us your...
Post by: skip1973 on August 17, 2018, 11:05:24 AM
Organized this for a good customer of mine, took around 3 months to find the perfect piece, 2.10. He is on here.(http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd414/skipper1973/20180817_100533.jpg) (http://s1218.photobucket.com/user/skipper1973/media/20180817_100533.jpg.html)(http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd414/skipper1973/20180817_100526.jpg) (http://s1218.photobucket.com/user/skipper1973/media/20180817_100526.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show us your...
Post by: tushar sehgal on August 17, 2018, 04:21:35 PM
Organized this for a good customer of mine, took around 3 months to find the perfect piece, 2.10. He is on here.
[url]http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd414/skipper1973/20180817_100526.jpg[/url] ([url]http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd414/skipper1973/20180817_100526.jpg[/url])


That's a gorgeous bat  :o
Title: Re: Show us your...
Post by: Wickets-then-runs on August 17, 2018, 08:27:42 PM
Organized this for a good customer of mine, took around 3 months to find the perfect piece, 2.10. He is on here.
[url]http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd414/skipper1973/20180817_100526.jpg[/url] ([url]http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd414/skipper1973/20180817_100526.jpg[/url])
it was worth the wait for the lucky customer!
Title: Re: Show us your...
Post by: Jaffa on August 17, 2018, 10:39:23 PM
What a waste. So many pristine looking bats.

Harsh, but I have to admit I was thinking the same.
Title: Re: Show us your...
Post by: skip1973 on August 17, 2018, 11:13:13 PM
Waste?  This guy loves and collects bats, no different to someone who collects nice watches or similar.
Title: Re: Show us your...
Post by: JB on August 18, 2018, 05:47:03 AM
I love seeing his collection!!

My mate is on his way to Australia now, I’m thinking of getting him to bring me a giant back
Title: Re: Show us your...
Post by: sarg on August 18, 2018, 09:07:07 AM
What a waste. So many pristine looking bats.

Now bat collections are a no no.


Show us your...envy
Title: Re: Show us your...
Post by: Jaffa on August 18, 2018, 10:51:46 AM
Now bat collections are a no no.


Show us your...envy

And now differences of opinion are now a no no?

@sarg do you think the bat maker would prefer these scoring runs or sitting in a collection now matter how impressive it is?

Title: Re: Show us your...
Post by: smilley792 on August 18, 2018, 10:59:34 AM
And now differences of opinion are now a no no?

@sarg do you think the bat maker would prefer these scoring runs or sitting in a collection now matter how impressive it is?

Can the double use of now be a no no?

Now now no no ......






Honestly my opinion is people should be allowed to do whatever they please, without having people they’ve never met on the internet have a pop at them.
Buy all the bats and use them, buy all the bats and look at them. Your call.
Same with toys, cars, etc etc.
If you don’t agree with that, no need to call it a waste, or a shame etc. Just move on.
Title: Re: Show us your...
Post by: Aussiecollector on August 18, 2018, 12:12:09 PM
What a waste. So many pristine looking bats.
hmmm interesting , what makes you think they have not been used , for the record 8 out of the 11 have had a hit in games , when not in the middle they are cleaned & put in their covers.
Wax used on the back & two coats of oil on the face , extratek applied & all are refurbed between seasons.
You wonder why people don't post what they have , looks like i have to post pics of the bats in use & at rest to justify owning them , @Number4 has personally used 6 of these , feel free to ask his feedback.
Title: Re: Show us your...
Post by: sarg on August 19, 2018, 06:47:16 AM
And now differences of opinion are now a no no?

@sarg do you think the bat maker would prefer these scoring runs or sitting in a collection now matter how impressive it is?

Depends on the bat maker I guess. Some bats are some shamelessly overdried I’d think they would go the later :D

That said, I possibly will collect bats when I stop playing. i hear Tim Keeley has a good collection too.
Title: Re: Show us your...
Post by: sarg on August 19, 2018, 07:02:16 AM
hmmm interesting , what makes you think they have not been used , for the record 8 out of the 11 have had a hit in games , when not in the middle they are cleaned & put in their covers.
Wax used on the back & two coats of oil on the face , extratek applied & all are refurbed between seasons.
You wonder why people don't post what they have , looks like i have to post pics of the bats in use & at rest to justify owning them , @Number4 has personally used 6 of these , feel free to ask his feedback.

I have a good page for posting pics  ;)
Title: Re: Show us your...
Post by: Aussiecollector on August 19, 2018, 08:08:02 AM
Thanks Marc , but i think all my future insights & additions will be via "cricket bat geeks" , great bunch of fellow collectors that appreciate special english willow.
(https://s22.postimg.cc/dl4pa65qp/20180818_221755.jpg) posts here would probably call these a waste as well & yes all have been used.
Title: Re: Show us your...
Post by: Jaffa on August 19, 2018, 08:51:58 AM
Fantastic collections can be admired and envied at the same time. Surely no harm in that and in my opinion it is great they’re being used.

I think we’re all stating the obvious, opinions divide opinions. No need to get offended.
Title: Re: Show us your...
Post by: prim0pyr0 on August 19, 2018, 09:14:08 AM
Thanks Marc , but i think all my future insights & additions will be via "cricket bat geeks" , great bunch of fellow collectors that appreciate special english willow.
(https://s22.postimg.cc/dl4pa65qp/20180818_221755.jpg) posts here would probably call these a waste as well & yes all have been used.

Make a wish stickers: you wished for more bats?
Title: Re: Show us your...
Post by: Aussiecollector on August 19, 2018, 09:32:35 AM
(https://s22.postimg.cc/noy0k06pd/20180819_192427.jpg)  some players support some really important causes & good on em.
Title: Re: Show us your...
Post by: prim0pyr0 on August 19, 2018, 09:51:35 AM
(https://s22.postimg.cc/noy0k06pd/20180819_192427.jpg)  some players support some really important causes & good on em.

T20 contracts good $$ to give to charity, good advertising. Had never really noticed what stickers there were, asumed they covered ton branding/engraving.
Title: Re: Show us your...
Post by: prim0pyr0 on August 19, 2018, 10:07:57 AM
Thanks Marc , but i think all my future insights & additions will be via "cricket bat geeks" , great bunch of fellow collectors that appreciate special english willow.

(https://s22.postimg.cc/dl4pa65qp/20180818_221755.jpg) posts here would probably call these a waste as well & yes all have been used.

The omega and powerbow have interesting toes, look like Chris lynn how he chopped an inch off the toe. They also have different shoulders which slope down more than other kb bats. Interested to hear the story of these
Title: Re: Show us your...
Post by: prim0pyr0 on August 19, 2018, 10:25:38 AM
Thanks Marc , but i think all my future insights & additions will be via "cricket bat geeks" , great bunch of fellow collectors that appreciate special english willow.


(https://s22.postimg.cc/dl4pa65qp/20180818_221755.jpg) posts here would probably call these a waste as well & yes all have been used.

Cant find cricket bat geeks place, google finds video of someone who knocked her tooth lose with a bat accident..

Re use/no use. It's all good, bouncing ball on the collection is good times; interactive ornaments, some have storys etc. I've found once ive got more than three bats i scoring well with i dont use the others(one each for low&high bounce pitches, and a sledgehammer for pinch hitting). There isnt really a shortage for anyone, anyone can have a gn custom made if they desire, so i dont see what the problem is:D.. Also even if people use their bats, how much use/runs do they really get. Going by the logic of not using is a waste, only domestic and above should have access to good willow, and lower grades shld use kashmir/g4
Title: Re: Show us your...
Post by: smilley792 on August 19, 2018, 10:49:44 AM
Cant find cricket bat geeks place, google finds video of someone who knocked her tooth lose with a bat accident..


It’s a closed group on facebook. For Australian bat lovers. 36 members.
Title: Re: Show us your...
Post by: Tassie tiger on August 19, 2018, 10:54:53 AM
Well said Aussiecollector, Cricket bat geeks has been brilliant allround for pics and info, very welcoming, so glad i was invited to join. Its a pleasure for me to see your collection and the amazing collections other members have. Truly top notch.
Title: Re: Show us your...
Post by: Sivlar13 on August 19, 2018, 11:00:43 AM
Make a wish stickers: you wished for more bats?

What an idiotic comment.

Lovely bats and a great cause! Cracking collection.
Title: Re: Show us your...
Post by: Wickets-then-runs on August 19, 2018, 11:18:55 AM
Well said Aussiecollector, Cricket bat geeks has been brilliant allround for pics and info, very welcoming, so glad i was invited to join. Its a pleasure for me to see your collection and the amazing collections other members have. Truly top notch.
I agree completely: CricketBat Geeks is a fantastic group to be a part of! I thought i was into bats but am put to shame with the collections and knowledge of the members!
Title: Re: Show us your...
Post by: prim0pyr0 on August 19, 2018, 11:50:42 AM
What an idiotic comment.

Lovely bats and a great cause! Cracking collection.
Tbh I didnt know the requirement to qualify for the wish, and agree its a really heartwarming cause for very sad and unfair situations.

Under different circumstances, say gene in a bottle, I anticipate ozziecollector would use three wishes gn bats as far as the eye can see -( this may have already occured )