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Companies => Off-the-shelf companies => Gunn & Moore => Topic started by: e4sby on January 03, 2019, 05:00:56 PM
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Well.... on a drunken night between Xmas and New year I bought this from a friend of mine for a decent price
Will let the few photos I’ve taken tonight do the talking
Specs are
39mm edge, 64/65mm spine and bat weighs 2lb 9.6oz with a pick up index of 2
(https://i.ibb.co/G5rRYH8/7-A5322-D9-AB22-4-EE8-96-C0-661-F81-A5670-F.jpg) (https://ibb.co/HH9qwhb)
(https://i.ibb.co/TkD7RXq/EC1-B113-C-7828-4-A00-A7-F0-D516330-D9798.jpg) (https://ibb.co/NsgJphn)
(https://i.ibb.co/QQPqcz4/E67-D736-E-BA46-4-AE6-BC20-28-CAE23-DAC15.jpg) (https://ibb.co/bmsy3qk)
(https://i.ibb.co/GsyvCzD/D2515-C04-B99-E-49-C0-98-D9-996-BDB9413-C3.jpg) (https://ibb.co/VHRWMfG)
Couldn’t resist buying.... this is my second GM I’ve owned, picked up a Travis Head last year which I sold as was too heavy.
Think this will be the last bat I’ll ever buy.
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Think this will be the last bat I’ll ever buy.
Famous last words...
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Snap. You've got good taste :D As I'm sure is the same for yours, ping is unreal all over and it's a real joy to use. I'm sure you'll love it!
Thanks!
It seems to be pressed firmer than the Travis Head bat I had briefly in my possession last year.
Did you do much knocking in of yours?
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Famous last words...
I had decided never to buy another bat but after looking at this gorgeous bat, I am leaning toward buying Stokes Player Bat.
Damn you CBF!!
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Thanks!
It seems to be pressed firmer than the Travis Head bat I had briefly in my possession last year.
Did you do much knocking in of yours?
so this picks up better than your travis? (assuming that was the same weight)
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I picked up a couple of latest BEN STOKES P.E in my local shop, and I was soo impressed with the pickup and ping. Went couple of days later and it was sold out.
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I went through a bin of them at the factory, the pick up on some of them was ace.
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I did a fair bit mainly because the mallet was indenting the face even through the scuff. Feel-wise, bouncing a ball on or having a hit is pure Rolls Royce smoothness :) So I guess I'm not sure I'd describe it as firm, certainly not compared to my B3
Mine isn’t leaving any indentations and does seem close to a B3 press, performance though is decent!
so this picks up better than your travis? (assuming that was the same weight)
Travis head was 2oz heavier but pick up was more balanced (BS is still decent) from memory handle was noticeably thicker on Travis Head
I had decided never to buy another bat but after looking at this gorgeous bat, I am leaning toward buying Stokes Player Bat.
Damn you CBF!!
Apologies
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This forum is deadly... i bought my "last bat ever" 10 bats ago.
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I recently bought a GM Noir Original LE but I’m a bit worried to play with it . I’ve knocked it in for like 4 hours but when I ping it with a ball I seem to get seam indentations . Is there anything I can do about this as I don’t want to crack the bat ?
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Proper full profile, shorter blade, middle not too high or low, lightweight and fantastic grainage.
A terrific buy, that. Lovely stick. I'd be happy to walk out to bat with it.
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This forum is deadly... i bought my "last bat ever" 10 bats ago.
:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
Well late last year I thought I had my last ever 2 bats that I was ever going to buy until they were well and truly 'gone and beyond use'.
- JEDi Custom
- AM Monarch
Forward some months...
- GM Factory tour popped up so naturally went along and bought 2 GM bats ( Noir and Mythos) - Swore to myself the Noir was going to be my bat for the coming season... but then I fell in love with the Mythos
- Then AM offered me a real Pro bat. Having never had the luxury of owning a bat that was destined for a pro I couldn't refuse...
- Reluctantly decided to put up the JEDi for Sale and had a buyer
- Found a buyer for my Monarch
- Then had a change of heart and couldn't part with the JEDi - so swapped out and got rid of the Noir. Thinking being that I could always buy a Noir due to the CNC and consistency of GM, but the JEDi was made for me.
So the current 'Plan' is have 3 bats in use and never to buy another one unless I sell one first! (CBF makes this really difficult!). Also I still have not decided which bat is going to be main match bat, the AM or JEDi. The Mythos is for 20 20 but the pick up is awesome.
3 bats I am very happy with but I have promised myself should I get another bat it will be a TK.
BTW Gorgeous @e4sby !!!!!!
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PS funnily enough the AM bat has a very similar profile to the Diamond!
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Proper full profile, shorter blade, middle not too high or low, lightweight and fantastic grainage.
A terrific buy, that. Lovely stick. I'd be happy to walk out to bat with it.
I just hope I can do it justice....
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Does this seem reasonable for a LE bat despite the heartwood ? Hope it doesn't crack when I take it to the bowling machine tomorrow . It still keeps getting seam indentations which wasn't the case with my GM Octane LE when I knocked it in , hence thew worry of it being cracked.
https://imgur.com/a/37k2PA1
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@DorsetDan
Does the Diamond not feature the "...shorter than traditional blade length at 540mm"?
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@DorsetDan
Does the Diamond not feature the "...shorter than traditional blade length at 540mm"?
The Players Edition is full length. There was initially a typo on the GM site.
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Does this seem reasonable for a LE bat despite the heartwood ? Hope it doesn't crack when I take it to the bowling machine tomorrow . It still keeps getting seam indentations which wasn't the case with my GM Octane LE when I knocked it in , hence thew worry of it being cracked.
https://imgur.com/a/37k2PA1
Bowling machine balls are a No No for knocking in bat blades.
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Bowling machine balls are a No No for knocking in bat blades.
I disagree, Ive used the bowling machine between knocking in and match use on several bats and has worked perfectly
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Bowling machine balls are a No No for knocking in bat blades.
Please explain why?
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Bowling machine balls are a No No for knocking in bat blades.
Nonsense used bola balls to knock in in and get my bats match ready for years and had no issues
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Bowling machine balls are a No No for knocking in bat blades.
Why ?
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Does this seem reasonable for a LE bat despite the heartwood ? Hope it doesn't crack when I take it to the bowling machine tomorrow . It still keeps getting seam indentations which wasn't the case with my GM Octane LE when I knocked it in , hence thew worry of it being cracked.
https://imgur.com/a/37k2PA1
The bat looks lovely. Are you getting seam indentations in the actual willow or in the scuff sheet? Also they are match ready, so no need to do loads of knocking in. Get in the nets, hit plenty of bola balls and enjoy
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Bowling machine balls are a No No for knocking in bat blades.
I got the same advice from Laver, don't use Bola fed balls for bat knocking. I stand by that suggestion as Bola balls do hit the bat a late harder and also at the same/close proximity of the same spot over and over again which could lead to early delamination in a new bat.
Best way to knock a bat in order of effeciveness:
- Light mallet work followed by old, soft leather balls in nets - takes longer but an even bat knocking experience.
- Mallet work - slow and gentle to heavy.
- Mallet and machine knocking ( I have to say that my machine knocked bat pings incredibly well )
- Buy a Kranzie ($$$$) and don't knock , they are pretty good to go out of the box.
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I got the same advice from Laver, don't use Bola fed balls for bat knocking. I stand by that suggestion as Bola balls do hit the bat a late harder and also at the same/close proximity of the same spot over and over again which could lead to early delamination in a new bat.
Best way to knock a bat in order of effeciveness:
- Light mallet work followed by old, soft leather balls in nets - takes longer but an even bat knocking experience.
- Mallet work - slow and gentle to heavy.
- Mallet and machine knocking ( I have to say that my machine knocked bat pings incredibly well )
- Buy a Kranzie ($$$$) and don't knock , they are pretty good to go out of the box.
Of all the people on the forum, I think I wanna see you bat the most!!
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@Six Sixes Cricket I’m getting them on the scuff sheet itself , when I ping it with the ball . I guess it’s ready to go in the nets ?
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@Six Sixes Cricket I’m getting them on the scuff sheet itself , when I ping it with the ball . I guess it’s ready to go in the nets ?
That’s fine then, Go for it 👍
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I got the same advice from Laver, don't use Bola fed balls for bat knocking. I stand by that suggestion as Bola balls do hit the bat a late harder and also at the same/close proximity of the same spot over and over again which could lead to early delamination in a new bat.
Absolute nonsense :D but each to their own
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Of all the people on the forum, I think I wanna see you bat the most!!
Ok. It is good to emphatically desire things in life. There are no free lunches. Do some good in the world, good karma always helps. Your wish(es) might be rewarded. Someday.
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Absolute nonsense :D but each to their own
I am with team Laver. You are not. As you said "each to their own". Enjoy the peace and quiet. :D
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Had a net session with the Noir and it pings everywhere. Already got some cherries on it and 93 not out in a practice game 👍 Luckily there were no cracks 😅
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Absolute nonsense :D but each to their own
One of my teammates used bola balls in nets for 2 straight weeks, the following week his bat broke into two pieces. He paid £225 for it and it was such a good bat.
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Stunning bat OP! I'm very happy with my 909. Great bats. Could almost tempt myself with the Diamond Original pads too!
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One of my teammates used bola balls in nets for 2 straight weeks, the following week his bat broke into two pieces. He paid £225 for it and it was such a good bat.
One of my mates too at £230 bat and did all the correct knocking in .. first game.. snapped clean through 4th ball.. such a good bat
Ps it was storm damage 🙈 more just to highlight bats break regardless of cost. Cost doesn’t equal durability or performance sadly. Same with anything.. see a lot of cars <insert makes of your choice> new reg and broken down.. great way to spend 30k+ to break down ..
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I wonder instead of Bola balls, can we use old match balls with the bowling machine?
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The wheels inside the machine don’t fare to well with the seams as it will wear them quicker than using actual dimpled bowling machine balls. It will also lead to larger variation in deoveries when the wheels hit the seam etc.
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There does seem to be a big difference of opinion as to whether using the bola is a good way to knock in a bat. I have always found it to be an excellent way of getting a bat ready for use in games after work with the mallet. If you watch slow motion footage of a bola ball hitting the blade, it's softness means that the ball flattens on impact, therefore spreading the force of the ball across a wider surface areas, whereas a cricket ball is harder and suffers less compression so that the force of the ball impacts on a smaller area on the blade.
Using a bola frequently will probably impact on the lifespan of a bat though as for a recreational cricketer, you are unlikely to haver the chance to face actual bowlers in the nets anywhere near as often as you can book a net with a bowling machine so you will are far more deliveries in a shorter period of time if you frequent bat against bowling machines
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How long can a player edition / limited edition GM bat be used for ? I’m guessing around a year then it’s time to buy a new one ? I don’t know what to do with my old GM bats as they are placed in the store room doing nothing .
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How long can a player edition / limited edition GM bat be used for ? I’m guessing around a year then it’s time to buy a new one ? I don’t know what to do with my old GM bats as they are placed in the store room doing nothing .
Until it breaks beyond repair?
This may be the wrong forum for such questions, but... Other than vanity, is there any real reason to replace a bat every year if it's not broken?
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Has anyone else bought a Ben Stokes Player Edition bat?
I really like the shape but would prefer some more feedback before parting with £500?
Any other PE bats worth having?
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Has anyone else bought a Ben Stokes Player Edition bat?
I really like the shape but would prefer some more feedback before parting with £500?
Any other PE bats worth having?
@JTtaylor145 has one for sale for £300 and has owned more bats than most so he may be able to answer any questions you have and you may be able to grab a bargain
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@SOULMAN1012 is right...I have owned an awful lot of bats :(
The GM Ben Stokes Diamond Edition was/is a lovely bat. It's a different profile/shape/blade length from the normal Diamond model. It picks up fantastically well for its weight and the performance was good albeit it perhaps still a bit GM 'harder press' to begin with. In some ways I preferred the shorter blade full profile of the normal Diamond. I think the thing with these GM player editions bats are that they are very good. They pick up well, they perform well and are just decent bats. Whether you choose to spend between £450-500 is up to you. If you choose to spend that kind of money you will get a very good bat...but you could spend half the money and still get a very good bat.
I've just come to the conclusion that at 42 years old and playing 3XI cricket in Division 4 that I don't want or need a £450 bat. I'd rather have 2 bats at £225 each :) :)
Is a GM Players Edition as good as a Keeley Superior, a Chase, a 3 Stripe B3 LE that's up to people to decide. You pay your money - you take your choice.
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Can’t take my eyes off that lovely travisher!
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Wow.. Each of those player shapes are something!
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I managed to pick up one of Travis Heads actual bats he used last season and the bottom hand is ridiculously Oval in shape. The blade shape is same but the handle is very different from the Players edition. Maybe they just go with the same Handles for all the PE bats?
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Used the bat for the first time today. Toe guard lasted about a dozen balls but boy does the bat fly! Think I need to add a little tape to the handle and it’ll be perfect. Bats about 2oz heavier than i used last season, didn’t seem to cause any issues, felt I was early on a few shots rather than late.
Looking forward to using it on a grass wicket not the bouncy indoor surface we use for nets
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I ripped it off and chucked it into the back of the net
The bat is special! Shame the batsman using it can’t do it justice
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I found the same thing @e4sby - toe guard starting coming off very early but I guess that is down to the very un-GM toe shape. Dab of superglued fixed it. Awesome to hear the bat is going well :D
My toe guard in a new 808 is starting to come away too.. what glue did you use?
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Right...
Dilemma!
Had my last indoor net today and after a couple of crap nets went back to my faithful CF and had my best net in a long while. I put it down to it being 1.5oz lighter than the Stokes
Questions is... do I -
1) sell the Stokes (used in 1 net session at probably a £100 loss)
2) get 1.5oz removed?
3) persevere and hopefully I’ll get used to the extra 1.5oz as it could possibly just be in my head?
Cheers
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i say sell it, not because i want to buy it of course ;)
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Or send it to me for safekeeping. I will give it back to you once you get used to that 1.5 oz extra weight.
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Right...
Dilemma!
Had my last indoor net today and after a couple of crap nets went back to my faithful CF and had my best net in a long while. I put it down to it being 1.5oz lighter than the Stokes
Questions is... do I -
1) sell the Stokes (used in 1 net session at probably a £100 loss)
2) get 1.5oz removed?
3) persevere and hopefully I’ll get used to the extra 1.5oz as it could possibly just be in my head?
Cheers
Weight reduction, that should be fine then, if still not to your liking then you can still sell it for whatever £ loss most likely you'll use it, if not as a match bat, in the nets, I'm sure you will enjoy it not regret it
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isnt 1.5oz quite a substantial amount of wood?
id say try and get used to it?
how many grips do you use? if its one try adding a second (i find a thicker handle helps a bat seem lighter!)
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I got 2 bats for this season. One is under 2.10 other is over 2.12. I was selling heavier one but after playing around with handle and few other things it came up so balanced that I kept it. And used it yesterday in practice match and felt perfect in hands.
My point is try to change grips etc and you might find it's right for you. I got used to my bat with 2oz difference as long as it felt right.
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I recently bought a GM Noir Original LE but I’m a bit worried to play with it . I’ve knocked it in for like 4 hours but when I ping it with a ball I seem to get seam indentations . Is there anything I can do about this as I don’t want to crack the bat ?
I would continue to knock your bat in until ball indentations cease to appear.
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I got 2 bats for this season. One is under 2.10 other is over 2.12. I was selling heavier one but after playing around with handle and few other things it came up so balanced that I kept it. And used it yesterday in practice match and felt perfect in hands.
My point is try to change grips etc and you might find it's right for you. I got used to my bat with 2oz difference as long as it felt right.
I used to think the same but I used 2.11.5 for one full season and it has caused me to have tennis elbow. I can’t bat long due to this excruciating pain.
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Even 0.5 oz is guite a difference if one is not strong enough. I have tried many times but found that I just can't bat properly with a bat even 0.5 oz heavier than my usual bat weight. About adding second grip to make it balanced, I also find it only helps pickup for straight bat shots somewhat (not fully) but the added weight shows in cross bat shots. The weight difference feels even more uncomfortable the longer one plays into the innings. So it all depends on ones strength. Stronger guys - I am sure cant even notice difference in 2 oz weight :)
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Yesterday, I received my first GM player bat. All I can say is I am very impressed with the feel and ping. Definitely one of the best bats I have owned. I just love thick oval handles.
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Even 0.5 oz is guite a difference if one is not strong enough.
You do realise that 0.5 oz is 15g? Googled quickly so may be wrong but 15g is about the weight of a cd/dvd.
If people can actually tell the difference between 2.9 and 2.9.5 I’d be amazed I know the pros can’t
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You do realise that 0.5 oz is 15g? Googled quickly so may be wrong but 15g is about the weight of a cd/dvd.
If people can actually tell the difference between 2.9 and 2.9.5 I’d be amazed I know the pros can’t
15g on a 28" lever(ie on end of bat) has more weight feeling than holding a 15g cd/dvd
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I'm as fussy as the next bat nuffie but 0.5oz is about the weight of a scuff sheet... if that's bothering you then it's definitely you that's the problem, not the weight!
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I'm not sure about the whole lever analogy. I've been thinking about it a bit and we don't really lever pivot from the grip, more like it should be felt further up the arm, maybe in the shoulder joint. That where the shot is pivoting from.
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Yesterday, I received my first GM player bat. All I can say is I am very impressed with the feel and ping. Definitely one of the best bats I have owned. I just love thick oval handles.
pictures or it didnt happen xD
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I’m waiting for a reply from GM regarding a weight reduction.
Could you chase this up for me please @Edward Lowy
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pictures or it didnt happen xD
I will post pictures once I get my other GM player edition as well. :D
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I will post pictures once I get my other GM player edition as well. :D
Other? Ooooo!
Which ones did you go for?
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Other? Ooooo!
Which ones did you go for?
I am getting used one. Shane Watson! It is simply amazing.
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Its doubtful we would get much more weight out of your bat without potentially making it more prone to damage. We would probably get no more than 1 oz out of your bat
Got an interesting reply from GM - not sure why concaving the bat by a couple of millimetres would make it more prone to damage...
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I am getting used one. Shane Watson! It is simply amazing.
Photos or it doesn't exist.
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Photos or it doesn't exist.
I hope this works!
https://postimg.cc/gallery/2a1ubwtd4/
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used my stokes player edition for the first time on sunday, scored 127 and all i can say is its an absolute weapon
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Update:
Spoke to Kev at GM head batmaker (possibly) and discussed removing some weight from the bat - no problems at all so will be sending it in for a slight weight reduction this week
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Seriously thinking of grabbing one of these!
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The bat is back 1.5oz lighter and still looking a sizeable bat. Picks up much better but won’t be getting a look in anytime soon, my old faithful has scored me close to 100 runs last 2 league games
Will post photos next couple of days
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Good that it’s not reduced too much size, was it expensive to get done?
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Before
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After
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Before
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After
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I actually prefer the new shape, I’m going to thicken the handle a little and will be definitely getting kept
Cost was £50 for the work which has made it a very expensive bat!
I was surprised GM didn’t put a new toe guard on and the finish isn’t as good as it was originally, that could be me being fussy
Turn around was fantastic, received bat back within 3 days once Kev was back in workshop
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In my head it looks slightly more duckbilled but I could be wrong
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I actually prefer the new shape, I’m going to thicken the handle a little and will be definitely getting kept
Cost was £50 for the work which has made it a very expensive bat!
I was surprised GM didn’t put a new toe guard on and the finish isn’t as good as it was originally, that could be me being fussy
Turn around was fantastic, received bat back within 3 days once Kev was back in workshop
Looks good and very usable now, spending £50 more or selling at £100 loss, a bat that feel and know is very high quality is difficult to get, so I would day you've taken right decision, I'm sure you're going to use it soon, can't leave it alone for longer time 😀
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Done same weight loss of only 1 oz, toe area, but it's feel is better and it's the one I wouldn't be getting hand on another as it's one of it's kind 😀
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All set for the 2020 season!
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A bit of a latecomer to this thread, but my word, these Stokes bats are spectacularly good.
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Lost for words :(
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thats just ridiculous - are you planning not to knock any of them in and use one for each game you play? madness lol (im only jealous ha)
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I'd be dead divorced if i had a stash like that!
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thats just ridiculous - are you planning not to knock any of them in and use one for each game you play? madness lol (im only jealous ha)
I never knock bats in... no patience for it! Next season I’ll be playing Saturday and Sunday, Wednesday evening 20/20, 1 midweek match, and nets on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, so they all should get used. I really regret buying all the other bats I have now, as even if I manage to get rid of them all, it will be for a fairly hefty loss. :(
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I'd be dead divorced if i had a stash like that!
Funnily enough, the better half is fine with me having 8 identical bats. It’s the other 12 random bats I have hidden in the garage that she found a few weeks back that she has the real problem with. :D
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I sense a very decent for sale thread Coming if this is your standard of bat :D
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I sense a very decent for sale thread Coming if this is your standard of bat :D
:D Maybe!
On the plus side, at least you know that if Ciaran! buys then flips them he won’t have put a higher grade sticker on it than it actually is...
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One bat would get through that fine (sorry for the heresy) ;) :D I love the worry about losing money selling others, having bought 8 £500-600 bats :D
Wash your mouth out. One bat is madness.
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@SouthpawMark you are my hero. Next time the Mrs complains, I will just pull up this thread.
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@SouthpawMark you are my hero. Next time the Mrs complains, I will just pull up this thread.
Thank you. I’ll pop a fan club badge in the post! You are member #0001
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If there is one site to unashamedly display such a bat stash, this is it.
It is at its best with this post.
Thank you for doing so.
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I’ve had a hit with all 10 now, both against the bola, and against the filth served up in early pre-season nets. There’s one that feels a little bit firmer than the rest, so that’s going to be my net bat. The rest all feel buttery soft and are pingtastic. Can’t wait for April to arrive.
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And just remind us... Why do you need 10?
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And just remind us... Why do you need 10?
Because it’s his money and he is free to spend it on what he wants and he clearly has good taste and a willow addiction so prefect for this place.
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I regret selling mine...
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My daughters pal has one of stokes bats that she won in a fundraising raffle at her local club in Co . Durham.
I will see if I can get some pics of it when they are next at training.
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And just remind us... Why do you need 10?
Because 11 is too many, and 9 isn’t enough.
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Because 11 is too many, and 9 isn’t enough.
Sorry, how can 11 be too many?
Who is the poor sod in your team who doesn't get to borrow one? Or is that the stubborn old bloke with his 1990s ss turbo?
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Just when i was starting to forget about these this thread had to be brought back up. Seriously tempted to buy one despite the fact i have a b3 crown in the trott shape im yet to use
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I really want one, just need to find one 2’9 or less 😀🤣
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Sorry, how can 11 be too many?
Who is the poor sod in your team who doesn't get to borrow one? Or is that the stubborn old bloke with his 1990s ss turbo?
If you saw our #11 bat you wouldn’t even let him borrow a bat bought from a petrol station that came in a bag made of netting, with 4 stumps, a bail and a rubber ball.
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What happened??
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Some banning and editing happened.
First time in ages.
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Some banning and editing happened.
First time in ages.
If I guess who, do I win a prize?
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Some banning and editing happened.
First time in ages.
Don’t look all day for once and something happens
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Some banning and editing happened.
First time in ages.
It had to be done! Good job @Buzz
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It had to be done! Good job @Buzz
James Bond always gets his man in the end...
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Damn I missed the banned messages too. I was in Mr Cricket today looking at some Ben Stokes Player bats. Very nice. If I had the money I might get a few. Of all the bats there the GMs are the best value from the look of them, closely followed by the Kooks. Even the 606s and 707s look good as or better than many of the over £250 offerings from Chase, Newbery, Spartan, SF, GN, etc. I'm only going by looks though. They have some lovely looking H4L there as well.