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Equipment => Bats => Topic started by: jgr on October 21, 2019, 02:16:33 PM

Title: Random question
Post by: jgr on October 21, 2019, 02:16:33 PM
Does anyone have a knackered ( broken ) puma bat from the last 2 or 3 years which they would be happy to send to me - I will of course pay for this ... cheers
Title: Re: Random question
Post by: Jimmy Tiwana on October 22, 2019, 12:38:48 AM
Just curious, why only Puma?
Title: Re: Random question
Post by: jgr on October 22, 2019, 05:56:34 PM
Just seeing , with a bit of DIY work , whether I can turn their slightly oval handle into a very oval one. Most brands don’t have handles big enough from front to back if you get my meaning, but puma may .
Title: Re: Random question
Post by: Churchy1989 on October 22, 2019, 06:03:00 PM
Just bought a handle and insert and shape it.

You don't really need binding, just done kenso tape or what ever it is.
Title: Re: Random question
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on October 22, 2019, 06:09:11 PM
GM may be a good bet if you want something with a big handle to begin with
Title: Re: Random question
Post by: KettonJake on October 22, 2019, 06:49:54 PM
Quote from: jgr on October 22, 2019, 05:56:34 PM
Just seeing , with a bit of DIY work , whether I can turn their slightly oval handle into a very oval one. Most brands don’t have handles big enough from front to back if you get my meaning, but puma may .

Probably only a very old Millichamp made Puma. Possibly some UK made Rob Pack Pumas, but I don't recall those having extreme oval handles. 

I don't think anything in the last few year will do the trick, Sondhi made with at best semi oval handles as far as i've seen.
Title: Re: Random question
Post by: JB on October 22, 2019, 06:57:38 PM
I’ve got a red ink with a very thick oval handle, why not get one made up?
Title: Re: Random question
Post by: SouthpawMark on October 22, 2019, 06:58:45 PM
I’ve got an SS Ton Reserve Edition, and the bottom of the handle is remarkably ovalified.
Title: Re: Random question
Post by: Red Ink Cricket on October 22, 2019, 08:00:47 PM
Feel free to drop me a pm or let me know what measurements you are aiming for. All my handles are custom turned to allow for any shape really. A big oval won’t be an issue
Title: Re: Random question
Post by: cesare_in on October 23, 2019, 05:36:00 AM
On this - a really quick question. I have a SG that's opened up quite well. But that has a round handle.

Is there a possibility that this could be converted to a semi-oval? Some DIY tricks using tape, etc etc.

Could someone point me to a DIY thread on this if it's possible at all?

Many thanks!
Title: Re: Random question
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on October 23, 2019, 07:22:05 AM
https://youtu.be/StIvyvJsVNk
Title: Re: Random question
Post by: cesare_in on October 23, 2019, 07:53:20 AM
Quote from: WalkingWicket37 on October 23, 2019, 07:22:05 AM
https://youtu.be/StIvyvJsVNk

Thank you!
Title: Re: Random question
Post by: jgr on October 23, 2019, 02:12:10 PM
In that case does anyone have a broken GM with chunky bottom hand that they don’t need anymore ... thanks in advance 🙏
Title: Re: Random question
Post by: jayralh on October 23, 2019, 03:14:29 PM
I have one Indian made bat with semi oval handle. Not knackered but used if you willing to take it.
Title: Re: Random question
Post by: cricketbadger on October 23, 2019, 07:58:19 PM
Quote from: Red Ink Cricket on October 22, 2019, 08:00:47 PM
Feel free to drop me a pm or let me know what measurements you are aiming for. All my handles are custom turned to allow for any shape really. A big oval won’t be an issue

There you go, perfect

All sorted