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Title: New purchase from the Podfather
Post by: GJ on June 25, 2010, 12:52:55 PM
Thought i'd stick up a review of my new bat I got yesterday and what a bat it is! Needed something new as my salix has completely broken at the toe and is beyond repair. Tried to contact Mike a while ago regarding a bat but with not much luck. But he has definately made up for it with the bat.
Shape is quite different to my old bat and is very big for the weight in my eyes. Looks like a GT sort of shape as there is no concaving and a slight bow to it. Yet to prepare it or even touch it as i'm away for a bit but i'm sure it will be pretty special.
The bat is 2lb 10 with a good pick up, feels good in the hands anyway. Handle is slight oval and it has a great finish to it. Didnt ask for 15 grains but Mike showed me this one and I couldn't resist. About 1/3 heartwood with some graping near the toe and shoulder. I'm not bothered at all as performance is all i'm after
Love the stickers too, some of the best around in my eyes so a great all round bat!
Service was very good apart from the late communication but the bat and delivery time more than makes up for this. Dont bother asking what price as i'm not going to say.
Enjoy the pics as it sure is a Beauty!! Any questions feel free to ask...

(http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss210/GregDude99/bat2007.jpg)
(http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss210/GregDude99/bat2008.jpg)
(http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss210/GregDude99/bat2009.jpg)
(http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss210/GregDude99/bat2010.jpg)
(http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss210/GregDude99/bat2012.jpg)
Title: Re: New purchase from the Podfather
Post by: niceonechoppy on June 25, 2010, 12:57:45 PM
I like that profile! Has Talisman started this company full time yet? Have to agree with you, the stickers are amongst the best out there. The grains look top draw, as does the overall bat, and as its from Mike, Its bound to be high class. Top buy!
Title: Re: New purchase from the Podfather
Post by: Cakes on June 25, 2010, 01:09:29 PM
that looks pretty damn good!
i presume the thing at the toe is the graping, but what is it?
love the grains and the profile, hope it goes well for you
Title: Re: New purchase from the Podfather
Post by: longy0710 on June 25, 2010, 01:10:25 PM
can you pm me the price you paid if poss? Might have to invest!!!
Title: Re: New purchase from the Podfather
Post by: roco on June 25, 2010, 01:11:42 PM
Looks a beaut not seen a bad talisman so far mine sure is a beast
Title: Re: New purchase from the Podfather
Post by: niceonechoppy on June 25, 2010, 01:12:48 PM
£200 isnt it?
Title: Re: New purchase from the Podfather
Post by: RoCo Da Pixie on June 25, 2010, 01:15:36 PM
can you pm me the price you paid if poss? Might have to invest!!!

He did say don't bother asking, if I was you pm Talisman who he purchased the bat from for the price he would supply you one with.

Must say the bat looks very nice and I hope it serves you well
Title: Re: New purchase from the Podfather
Post by: longy0710 on June 25, 2010, 01:21:50 PM
Sorry must have had a blond moment!!! ill pm talisman