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Title: Joker
Post by: Black Cat Cricket on March 15, 2010, 04:28:49 PM
As requested some pics of the Joker...

Apologies for the large images, the bat pictured weighs 2lb 8.5oz.

Cheers

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Title: Re: Joker
Post by: Colesy on March 15, 2010, 05:49:30 PM
Is there a law restricting the thickness of a bat?
Title: Re: Joker
Post by: slogger02 on March 15, 2010, 05:52:14 PM
yes, but only specifies a maximum (4 1/4 for SH bats).
Title: Re: Joker
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on March 15, 2010, 05:53:22 PM
thickness as in width or depth?
Title: Re: Joker
Post by: Colesy on March 15, 2010, 05:53:53 PM
Depth, face to splice
Title: Re: Joker
Post by: slogger02 on March 15, 2010, 05:55:27 PM
oh right, got the wrong end of the stick then.  for depth - no there isnt as far as i know! just limited by cleft sizes and us puny beings holding them
Title: Re: Joker
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on March 15, 2010, 05:56:19 PM
thought thats what Joseph was asking about so thought i would clarify!
Title: Re: Joker
Post by: niceonechoppy on March 15, 2010, 05:57:08 PM
How can you get a bat that size 2lb 8.5 oz?
Title: Re: Joker
Post by: Colesy on March 15, 2010, 05:57:56 PM
Just wondering as in a WIndies game a while ago I thought the commentator whilst commenting on Gayle's bat said there was a max thickness.
Title: Re: Joker
Post by: Mr Cricket on March 15, 2010, 05:58:09 PM
sorry but i just think this is a pale imitation of the mongoose
Title: Re: Joker
Post by: jandgcricket on March 15, 2010, 05:59:02 PM
WOWWWWW
Title: Re: Joker
Post by: hairson on March 15, 2010, 06:02:16 PM
Nothing ground breaking at all.
Title: Re: Joker
Post by: peplow on March 15, 2010, 06:07:07 PM
I'm not going to knock it as it looks good, but to be honest its not as radical as it was hyped up to be by everyone!
Title: Re: Joker
Post by: Cover_Drive on March 15, 2010, 06:07:11 PM
How can you get a bat that size 2lb 8.5 oz?
If I am correct it is because handle is a inch longer whereas blade is inch shorter
Title: Re: Joker
Post by: Colesy on March 15, 2010, 06:08:23 PM
I'm not a fan of the stickers and no matter what people say this and the Mongoose MMI will NEVER pick up like a normal bat.
Title: Re: Joker
Post by: Liam-SCCC on March 15, 2010, 06:11:14 PM
If you look at an eye in bat. They have huge edges because the original edges are gone. Same concept here.

Not working for me.

go for a Goose anyday
Title: Re: Joker
Post by: Black Cat Cricket on March 15, 2010, 06:13:02 PM
I'm not going to knock it as it looks good, but to be honest its not as radical as it was hyped up to be by everyone!

It's hard to create a radical bat that confirms to MCC laws, plays well, looks good and performs.

I'd argue it is radical as the concept has never been released before.
Title: Re: Joker
Post by: peplow on March 15, 2010, 06:18:38 PM
Yeah a si said thats why i'm not going to knock it :) as its so strict you can't do anything radical! and it was just generally hyped up by all as it sounded and tbh is very exciting!
Title: Re: Joker
Post by: petehosk on March 16, 2010, 03:26:47 PM
sorry but i just think this is a pale imitation of the mongoose

Classic! I do rate the mongoose MMi3 that I have. But I have to say that the joker I have dwarfs the goose!
Obviously I could be wrong, and the joker turns out to perform like a big girs blouse...but i fear not!

But ask Watsontotty as well, as this is just my opinion, and as people say, "opinions vary!"
Title: Re: Joker
Post by: SillyShilly on March 16, 2010, 03:38:46 PM
What specs did you ask for/get by the way?
Title: Re: Joker
Post by: will5210 on March 16, 2010, 03:40:34 PM
Wow that looks really cool! A twist on cricket bat design without taking it too far, if you know what I mean. Love the stickers, too.
Title: Re: Joker
Post by: m4ttc on March 16, 2010, 03:58:21 PM
What's the pickup like Pete?
Title: Re: Joker
Post by: petehosk on March 16, 2010, 04:16:28 PM
The bat weighs in a 2'10/11. Has 12 grains and is beautifully finished.
The pick-up is far better than I expected! I expected it to be bottom heavy, but it actually feels nicely balanced!
Like any bat, I guess it will either feel right or wrong for you - this personally feels right for me!
 :D
Title: Re: Joker
Post by: m4ttc on March 16, 2010, 04:31:14 PM
Any pics?
Title: Re: Joker
Post by: petehosk on March 16, 2010, 04:50:54 PM
I promised that watsontotty could have first 'show' of his joker, as he ordered first.
But I will grab the camera this evening  ;)
Title: Re: Joker
Post by: Apple on March 16, 2010, 04:53:51 PM
I really like it, like the  stickers, they look subtle and bold at the same time, so how big would at 2.8oz be?
Title: Re: Joker
Post by: petehosk on March 16, 2010, 04:59:48 PM
Charlie would probably be able to measure the edges for a 2'8, but I would say that the edges would be between 40-44mm.
I am only saying that because oof a 2'10 bat being 45mm.
But its not just the edges at the fattest point - its also at the skinniest point, the edges are still pretty thick.
So the power from a 2'8 would still be immense!  :D

Can't wait to take it down the nets!  8)
Title: Re: Joker
Post by: will5210 on March 16, 2010, 05:29:10 PM
Am just looking at the pics again and I think I'm sold on the idea. I always though there was more to come from the Uzi style short blade idea and I think this is it. Will probably order one this week
Title: Re: Joker
Post by: harrystokoe on March 16, 2010, 05:39:30 PM
They look like great bats! A fairly revolutionary idea applied very well, if Pete considers it a good bat it must be!
Title: Re: Joker
Post by: peplow on March 16, 2010, 05:51:28 PM
Pete considers every bat ;), hence why his collection is so vast :P
Title: Re: Joker
Post by: Sitonit on March 16, 2010, 06:55:41 PM
Hello,

Do you have this exact one available for sale? If yes, I will buy it.




As requested some pics of the Joker...

Apologies for the large images, the bat pictured weighs 2lb 8.5oz.

Cheers

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