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Equipment => Bats => Topic started by: espocrespo on May 03, 2010, 03:30:55 PM

Title: Lekka
Post by: espocrespo on May 03, 2010, 03:30:55 PM: Thinking about getting a lekka bat, anyone else had one?
Title: Re: Lekka
Post by: petehosk on May 03, 2010, 03:33:26 PM: I have 2 'normal' Lekka bats, and 2 Twenty20 Lekka bats, and all are top quality.
Decent willow, responsive blades and very decent prices too!
Title: Re: Lekka
Post by: espocrespo on May 03, 2010, 03:37:50 PM: yh i want one of the T20 ones the proper thick ones
Title: Re: Lekka
Post by: petehosk on May 03, 2010, 03:43:46 PM: Will try to grab some photos a little later if you want?
What's your email address?
Title: Re: Lekka
Post by: peplow on May 03, 2010, 03:46:51 PM: yeah please take some for me too pete peplow12@hotmail.co.uk

as i'm interested in both t20 and normal. that would be top notch.

i think they look great! and really considering them!

also pete sorted through your bats to see if there are any you could possibly let go in exchange for money :P ;)
Title: Re: Lekka
Post by: petehosk on May 03, 2010, 03:49:54 PM: Will try to look through this afo!
And will do pics later - they are nice sticks! :D
Title: Re: Lekka
Post by: espocrespo on May 03, 2010, 04:19:54 PM: espocrespo@hotmail.co.uk
Title: Re: Lekka
Post by: acko109 on May 03, 2010, 04:34:49 PM: fire some over to dave_acko@hotmail.co.uk if you can aswell mate
Title: Re: Lekka
Post by: peplow on May 03, 2010, 04:57:43 PM: post them up pete :L probably easier!!
Title: Re: Lekka
Post by: petehosk on May 03, 2010, 10:03:32 PM: Will start with the cheapest Lekka I have - is a Warrior model but was improved by the nicer bat stickers.
I purchased a whole kit (bat, gloves, pads, helment, trousers) for a VERY good price!
I asked for a bat that responded well, and told them not to worry about the cosmetic looks! I got a bat that may not be very pretty but feels nice and goes pretty well from the few throw downs I've had!

(http://i551.photobucket.com/albums/ii471/petehosk/Lekka/RDX/RDX_Yellow01.jpg)
(http://i551.photobucket.com/albums/ii471/petehosk/Lekka/RDX/RDX_Yellow02.jpg)
(http://i551.photobucket.com/albums/ii471/petehosk/Lekka/RDX/RDX_Yellow03.jpg)

Pics of the nnice Blue labelled RDX next!
Title: Re: Lekka
Post by: petehosk on May 03, 2010, 10:09:31 PM: This is an RDX bat - very high quality finish. Beautiful pick up and simialr quality and feel to a Newbery!
Am knocking this one in at the moment, as I may use it soon! :D

(http://i551.photobucket.com/albums/ii471/petehosk/Lekka/RDX/RDX_Blue01.jpg)
(http://i551.photobucket.com/albums/ii471/petehosk/Lekka/RDX/RDX_Blue02.jpg)
(http://i551.photobucket.com/albums/ii471/petehosk/Lekka/RDX/RDX_Blue03.jpg)
(http://i551.photobucket.com/albums/ii471/petehosk/Lekka/RDX/RDX_Blue04.jpg)

Will post a few more of this bat in 2 minutes, as it's a looovvveellyy bat!
Title: Re: Lekka
Post by: petehosk on May 03, 2010, 10:13:24 PM: More of the gorgeous blue RDX bat:

(http://i551.photobucket.com/albums/ii471/petehosk/Lekka/RDX/RDX_Blue05.jpg)
(http://i551.photobucket.com/albums/ii471/petehosk/Lekka/RDX/RDX_Blue06.jpg)
(http://i551.photobucket.com/albums/ii471/petehosk/Lekka/RDX/RDX_Blue07.jpg)

And a few of both normal format bats together!

(http://i551.photobucket.com/albums/ii471/petehosk/Lekka/RDX/RDX_Both01.jpg)
(http://i551.photobucket.com/albums/ii471/petehosk/Lekka/RDX/RDX_Both02.jpg)
(http://i551.photobucket.com/albums/ii471/petehosk/Lekka/RDX/RDX_Both03.jpg)
Title: Re: Lekka
Post by: petehosk on May 03, 2010, 10:19:26 PM: I guess I had better post the Lekka T20 pics too!
Title: Re: Lekka
Post by: petehosk on May 03, 2010, 10:28:44 PM: Pink labeled T20 first

(http://i551.photobucket.com/albums/ii471/petehosk/Lekka/T20/T20_Pink01.jpg)

And the Cadbury labeled - both are around 2'9 I think.

(http://i551.photobucket.com/albums/ii471/petehosk/Lekka/T20/T20_Cad01.jpg)

And some pics of both side by side!

(http://i551.photobucket.com/albums/ii471/petehosk/Lekka/T20/T20_Both05.jpg)
(http://i551.photobucket.com/albums/ii471/petehosk/Lekka/T20/T20_Both04.jpg)
(http://i551.photobucket.com/albums/ii471/petehosk/Lekka/T20/T20_Both03.jpg)
(http://i551.photobucket.com/albums/ii471/petehosk/Lekka/T20/T20_Both02.jpg)
(http://i551.photobucket.com/albums/ii471/petehosk/Lekka/T20/T20_Both01.jpg)
Title: Re: Lekka
Post by: Cover_Drive on May 04, 2010, 02:54:51 AM: Looks nice pete!

I appreciate your efforts on behalf of whoever requested fro pictures

Pete since you haveJoker so how good is Lekka T20 infront of that Joker and is it same as Joker if not then better?

Thanks
Title: Re: Lekka
Post by: thaman303 on May 04, 2010, 03:47:30 AM: Quote from: petehosk on May 03, 2010, 10:28:44 PM

is it made by SS ?? looks to me from toe of SS platinum

(http://i551.photobucket.com/albums/ii471/petehosk/Lekka/T20/T20_Both03.jpg)

(http://i349.photobucket.com/albums/q361/thaman303/SSP1.jpg)
Title: Re: Lekka
Post by: SillyShilly on May 04, 2010, 08:21:56 AM: Made in the UK thaman.
Title: Re: Lekka
Post by: petehosk on May 04, 2010, 12:03:53 PM: Quote from: Cover_Drive on May 04, 2010, 02:54:51 AM
Pete since you haveJoker so how good is Lekka T20 infront of that Joker and is it same as Joker if not then better?

In reply - the Lekka is excellent quality and finish! The T20 bat is perhaps not quite as good quality willow, but as the Joker is absolutely top notch, then that doesn't mean the Lekka is bad. In actual fact, the quality willow is equal to most of the bats I have, and there is not alot to choose between them.
Both the Joker and Lekka T20 are both very powerful bats. If you are looking for a rocket of a bat, then either would do the job!
If I had to choose between them, I guess it would come down to budget! The Joker is more expensive but slightly better quality willow.
The Lekka is value as good as I have ever seen, and the price is better that the Joker.

Is the Joker worth the extra money? I guess it depends what budget you have!
Which would I choose? That would be a tough choice - and thankfully I am not on a budget so I will leave that choice to others! ;)
Title: Re: Lekka
Post by: raymond.2 on May 04, 2010, 01:35:41 PM: If you dont mind me asking what do you do for a living to fund you bat buying?
Title: Re: Lekka
Post by: seedy on May 04, 2010, 01:46:35 PM: He is a high class male escort by all accounts.
Title: Re: Lekka
Post by: SillyShilly on May 04, 2010, 01:55:08 PM: Arms dealer?
Title: Re: Lekka
Post by: espocrespo on May 04, 2010, 02:21:27 PM: Let me know how the TPX does as i want one of them
Title: Re: Lekka
Post by: peplow on May 04, 2010, 02:25:48 PM: Loving that "envy". what weight is it??
Title: Re: Lekka
Post by: petehosk on May 04, 2010, 02:49:46 PM: I think the Lekkas are around 2'9-2'10?
My kitchen scales are not the most accurate, but it feels quite light!

I am an IT Consultant - I am something callled a SAP Technical Consultant.
I used to bully school children for their lunch money, but my taste in bats is more expensive now!
So now I finance my bat addiction by mugging pensioners coming out of the Post Office on Pension days!
Title: Re: Lekka
Post by: seedy on May 04, 2010, 02:51:02 PM: Lovely response pete!

I thought you would come up with something equally as witty.
Title: Re: Lekka
Post by: petehosk on May 04, 2010, 02:53:55 PM: Its a bit mean really! ;)
Would neveer happen - the young kids tend to be too cheeky and mouthy these days. Whereas the pensioners would smack you over the head with their bags or brollies!
Title: Re: Lekka
Post by: SillyShilly on May 04, 2010, 02:56:42 PM: why didnt you say pete, i work with the SAP system as well, it's a nightmare and i dont like it :(
Title: Re: Lekka
Post by: petehosk on May 04, 2010, 02:59:36 PM: You try building them and supporting them if you think they're a nightmare!! :(
Anyway, back on topic! :D
Title: Re: Lekka
Post by: umz_786 on May 04, 2010, 08:36:19 PM: pete - great pics - thanks mate! a few questions though:

how much did you pay? how big are the edge on the t20 bats? how do you know where to hold the t20 bats?
Title: Re: Lekka
Post by: Cover_Drive on May 04, 2010, 08:50:52 PM: Quote from: petehosk on May 04, 2010, 12:03:53 PM
In reply - the Lekka is excellent quality and finish! The T20 bat is perhaps not quite as good quality willow, but as the Joker is absolutely top notch, then that doesn't mean the Lekka is bad. In actual fact, the quality willow is equal to most of the bats I have, and there is not alot to choose between them.
Both the Joker and Lekka T20 are both very powerful bats. If you are looking for a rocket of a bat, then either would do the job!
If I had to choose between them, I guess it would come down to budget! The Joker is more expensive but slightly better quality willow.
The Lekka is value as good as I have ever seen, and the price is better that the Joker.

Is the Joker worth the extra money? I guess it depends what budget you have!
Which would I choose? That would be a tough choice - and thankfully I am not on a budget so I will leave that choice to others! ;)
Thanks for being so informative.

I appreciate it

Sounds like that Lekka is not a bad choice
Title: Re: Lekka
Post by: petehosk on May 04, 2010, 10:19:12 PM: Quote from: umz_786 on May 04, 2010, 08:36:19 PM
pete - great pics - thanks mate! a few questions though:

how much did you pay? how big are the edge on the t20 bats? how do you know where to hold the t20 bats?

See Shilly abbout the prices - they are very good value.
The edges are around 45mm fella - depending on what weight. But they are humungous for the weight!! 8)
Title: Re: Lekka
Post by: steelcouch on May 05, 2010, 10:19:17 AM: What weight is the blue RDX.
Looks a nice bat
Title: Re: Lekka
Post by: Johnny on May 05, 2010, 07:50:39 PM: So then SillyShilly - where can we see Lekka prices? tried the website but no prices listed
Title: Re: Lekka
Post by: petehosk on May 05, 2010, 09:25:56 PM: Quote from: steelcouch on May 05, 2010, 10:19:17 AM
What weight is the blue RDX.
Looks a nice bat

It's a beauty! The finish is similar to my Newberys.
It's around 2'9 in weight with excellent balance and pickup.
Title: Re: Lekka
Post by: rajesh500 on May 05, 2010, 09:34:32 PM: how much are these for?
Title: Re: Lekka
Post by: SillyShilly on May 05, 2010, 09:57:21 PM: Grade 1 = £135 posted as a special forum offer, this will not last forever!
Grade 2 = £125 posted
Grade 3 = £120 posted.
Graded on cosmetics and performance by our batmaker.

There is a waiting list on the grade 1's at the moment as they have been selling quickly!
Title: Re: Lekka
Post by: petehosk on May 05, 2010, 10:12:29 PM: Quote from: rajesh500 on May 05, 2010, 09:34:32 PM
how much are these for?

I got the Blue RDX for £135, which I consider excellent value!
Can't imagine that they'll be that price for long though! :(
Title: Re: Lekka
Post by: Johnny on May 06, 2010, 09:03:28 AM: Are they available custom made?
Title: Re: Lekka
Post by: SillyShilly on May 06, 2010, 09:28:53 AM: At the moment no. However, you can still request weight and grade, and to a certain extent grains.
Title: Re: Lekka
Post by: m4ttc on May 06, 2010, 09:44:48 AM: Look excellent quality.
Title: Re: Lekka
Post by: SillyShilly on May 06, 2010, 09:55:35 AM: Thanks matt - just to point out quickly, the bat with the yellow stickers on page 1 was not sold to pete at anywhere near the price we would normally ask, it was Indian made grade 2/3 and one of a few left over from some samples.
Title: Re: Lekka
Post by: petehosk on May 06, 2010, 10:00:37 AM: Yes - and that was a great price!! Included with a helmet, pads, gloves, trousers!
And it makes a great bat to play with in wet conditions! 8)
Title: Re: Lekka
Post by: Cakes on May 07, 2010, 06:37:06 PM: how much thinner, face width wise, are the 20/20 bats than the normal ones?
Title: Re: Lekka
Post by: espocrespo on May 09, 2010, 01:24:35 PM: any news on them pics sillyshilly
Title: Re: Lekka
Post by: SillyShilly on May 10, 2010, 10:55:42 AM: Cakes - i havnt got the measurements on me at the moment, but we are talking a couple of milimetres no more.......some people notice the difference, most dont.
Title: Re: Lekka
Post by: SillyShilly on May 10, 2010, 12:52:34 PM: A very quick review done by All Out Cricket of the Lekka 20/20 Envy bat :D
http://www.alloutcricket.com/get-envious-this-summer/ (http://www.alloutcricket.com/get-envious-this-summer/)
Title: Re: Lekka
Post by: Cakes on May 10, 2010, 04:48:14 PM: ok thanks shilly, its just i struggle to hit the ball at the moment so i wasnt sure if i wanted a thinner bat!
Title: Re: Lekka
Post by: Howzat on May 10, 2010, 05:36:31 PM: Read as more of an advert than a review to me
Title: Re: Lekka
Post by: espocrespo on May 13, 2010, 02:56:36 PM: Cant wait for the pics of the new bats, as there is a very significant possibility, i will be getting one hehehe