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Title: My new custom Newbery Krakatoa
Post by: harry kovert on February 27, 2010, 03:55:30 PM: It appears that I'm turning into a bat whore, not to the degree of someone I can think of on the forum but 2 new bats in the space of 3 weeks is a first [and probably a last] for me.

Anyway.....I briefed Mike as to my requirements....Krakatoa profile....9-11 straight grains with no heartwood...2.10-2.11 and here is what he found me......[Exactly to requirements!....actually beyond all expectations.]

(http://i964.photobucket.com/albums/ae124/Kovert27/IMGP1081.jpg)
(http://i964.photobucket.com/albums/ae124/Kovert27/IMGP1078.jpg)
(http://i964.photobucket.com/albums/ae124/Kovert27/IMGP1080.jpg)

This last one gives scale to how big the edges are against my Thruxton SPS [34mm]

(http://i964.photobucket.com/albums/ae124/Kovert27/IMGP1079.jpg)

Muchos Gracias Podfather.
Title: Re: My new custom Newbery Krakatoa
Post by: Liam-SCCC on February 27, 2010, 04:01:56 PM: Huge shape! Willow looks good!
Title: Re: My new custom Newbery Krakatoa
Post by: petehosk on February 27, 2010, 04:10:16 PM: Quote from: harry kovert on February 27, 2010, 03:55:30 PM
It appears that I'm turning into a bat whore, not to the degree of someone I can think of on the forum

Not quite sure who you could be thinking of there fella........ ???

But that's a beast of a bat!
Mike gets his paws on some quality sticks!
Title: Re: My new custom Newbery Krakatoa
Post by: harry kovert on February 27, 2010, 04:11:51 PM: Mr H....if the cap fits......I'll say no more
Title: Re: My new custom Newbery Krakatoa
Post by: Mr Cricket on February 27, 2010, 04:22:01 PM: how much was the bat harry?
Title: Re: My new custom Newbery Krakatoa
Post by: harry kovert on February 27, 2010, 04:30:22 PM: a pretty penny or 2.
Title: Re: My new custom Newbery Krakatoa
Post by: seedy on February 27, 2010, 06:00:29 PM: I'd genuinely like to know how much this was?
Title: Re: My new custom Newbery Krakatoa
Post by: harry kovert on February 27, 2010, 06:10:26 PM: How much would you have paid for it seedy?
Title: Re: My new custom Newbery Krakatoa
Post by: seedy on February 27, 2010, 06:18:23 PM: 175 is the most I pay for newb sps's with my discount
Title: Re: My new custom Newbery Krakatoa
Post by: harry kovert on February 27, 2010, 06:20:48 PM: it's not your standard sps though....i paid £200 with a few extras thrown in.
Title: Re: My new custom Newbery Krakatoa
Post by: seedy on February 27, 2010, 06:22:50 PM: Newb sps is newb sps no? Or are you taking of the custom element?
Title: Re: My new custom Newbery Krakatoa
Post by: harry kovert on February 27, 2010, 06:24:55 PM: I clearly don't have your contacts seedy but yes a newbery sps is a newbery sps....happy to pay the amount for something special mind.
Title: Re: My new custom Newbery Krakatoa
Post by: seedy on February 27, 2010, 06:29:28 PM: Yeah defo mate, looks lovely I will be after a sps after I sell my gm flare!
Title: Re: My new custom Newbery Krakatoa
Post by: niceonechoppy on April 21, 2010, 09:05:25 PM: 2'10? Looks like 3'10! Mike does find some very good willow I have to admit, bet you're very pleased Harry! How big are those edges? The willow looks very clean and classy, should get some big runs...
Title: Re: My new custom Newbery Krakatoa
Post by: harry kovert on April 21, 2010, 09:09:37 PM: I'm moderately pleased.......I tell a porkie.....very chuffed with the bat...Edges are 40mm and even after knocking in it feels like a bat shaped trampoline. As far as big runs go I have to locate the little red leather thing with it first!
Title: Re: My new custom Newbery Krakatoa
Post by: Johnny on April 21, 2010, 09:12:59 PM: Nice...

I was re-thinking my spec the other night and decided my next bat should be 2.10, low middle, big edges, less (or no) concaving, and not too fussed about spine height - just wanted a well spread middle to try and be forgiving as poss -

that bat looks like it could be my bat
Title: Re: My new custom Newbery Krakatoa
Post by: harry kovert on April 21, 2010, 09:19:17 PM: Thinking about wood late at night can lead to all sorts of allegations Johnny...Plus it's my bat and no you can't have it! ; ]
Title: Re: My new custom Newbery Krakatoa
Post by: roco on April 21, 2010, 09:20:40 PM: that is basically my spec and got one of these off mike with 41mm edges and no concaving at 2lb12 so the bat is the middle
Title: Re: My new custom Newbery Krakatoa
Post by: Talisman on April 21, 2010, 09:24:36 PM: I got lucky with a tree and have 2 more of these left, not sure if they would come down to 2.10 but close. Hoping to get lucky again soon!!!!