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Companies => Off-the-shelf companies => Topic started by: Howzat on February 17, 2010, 10:31:48 PM

Title: Salix Rascal
Post by: Howzat on February 17, 2010, 10:31:48 PM

Just wondered if anyone else had seen the new Salix Rascal, same stickers as salix bats but the colour at the bottom is blue.
Made of Kashmir Willow

(http://www.cricket-hockey.com/shop/shopimages/products/normal/salix-rascal-cricket-bat.jpg)

Title: Re: Salix Rascal
Post by: carn69 on February 17, 2010, 10:35:09 PM

im pretty sure that was out last season leo no 99% sure tho but i did see it in aug 09

Title: Re: Salix Rascal
Post by: niceonechoppy on February 17, 2010, 10:35:22 PM

Saw this on Talent Cricket a while back.

Is this bat aimed at Junior players? As its Kashmir willow i take it they are produced overseas then not in their factory?

Title: Re: Salix Rascal
Post by: niceonechoppy on February 17, 2010, 10:35:44 PM

Quote from: carn69 on February 17, 2010, 10:35:09 PM

im pretty sure that was out last season leo no 99% sure tho but i did see it in aug 09

No there was nothing like this from Salix last year....

Title: Re: Salix Rascal
Post by: hit4six on February 17, 2010, 10:37:12 PM

Interesting to see that such an upmarket company are appealing to the lower standard of cricket players and first time starters. A good move in my opinion, having the quality of a brand like Salix at an affordable price.

Title: Re: Salix Rascal
Post by: slogger02 on February 17, 2010, 11:05:42 PM

Quote from: niceonechoppy on February 17, 2010, 10:35:22 PM

Saw this on Talent Cricket a while back.

Is this bat aimed at Junior players? As its Kashmir willow i take it they are produced overseas then not in their factory?

yes a junior bat, and yes they are produced overseas.  but they are all finished and stickered in the uk from what i understand as the finish they can get over here is far superior to the foreign bat makers.  i have seen a couple, beautiful finish and some quite nice kashmir.

Title: Re: Salix Rascal
Post by: niceonechoppy on February 17, 2010, 11:08:50 PM

Yes i can picture Salix only buying in quality Kashmir, after all why would they try and ruin their established brand which is developing nicely in both terms of reputation and sales across many stores now.

Title: Re: Salix Rascal
Post by: Watsontotty on February 17, 2010, 11:19:33 PM

Just about every brand does it and its all about costs and profit margins and volumes and a lot of the stuff coming in from India is of very very good quality.

Title: Re: Salix Rascal
Post by: Ashvir on February 17, 2010, 11:23:12 PM

I will get one of those and do a full review as I need a bowling machine bat, and this looks suitable!

Title: Re: Salix Rascal
Post by: carn69 on February 17, 2010, 11:46:07 PM

i might get one aswell

Title: Re: Salix Rascal
Post by: Talisman on February 18, 2010, 08:00:39 AM

I spoke to Andrew about the finish and thought he did it himself but he assured me it was completely finished in India and they get them in like it, have to say this put's Kashmir willow in it's place. Very well shaped and looking bat selling at a full RRP of £35, no real competitor for it, best in class.

Title: Re: Salix Rascal
Post by: Black Cat Cricket on February 18, 2010, 11:55:40 PM

Quote from: Talisman on February 18, 2010, 08:00:39 AM

I spoke to Andrew about the finish and thought he did it himself but he assured me it was completely finished in India and they get them in like it, have to say this put's Kashmir willow in it's place. Very well shaped and looking bat selling at a full RRP of £35, no real competitor for it, best in class.

Looks like the Black Cat Kitten is going to have to be born...