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Title: Would anyone be interested in a 'blast from the past' series?
Post by: jonpinson on October 06, 2010, 05:07:14 PM
I ask because due to the long break I took from the game, I have several bats (and other gear) from the mid to late '90s. If anyone is interested, I will happily put up some threads with pics and details.

Just an idea, let me know what ya think.
Jon
Title: Re: Would anyone be interested in a 'blast from the past' series?
Post by: Cover_Drive on October 06, 2010, 05:09:35 PM
It would be interesting to see how much bat manufacturing has improved over the years.

I would be interested.
Title: Re: Would anyone be interested in a 'blast from the past' series?
Post by: The Finisher on October 06, 2010, 05:10:54 PM
pics off all the gear would probably go down well mate
Title: Re: Would anyone be interested in a 'blast from the past' series?
Post by: jonpinson on October 06, 2010, 05:12:43 PM
It would be interesting to see how much bat manufacturing has improved over the years.

I would be interested.

That's an interesting comment CD. I'm not sure it is clear cut that bat making is 'better' than 10 or 15 years ago, I have some absolute stonkers that would go up against anything I own that is modern. What is very clear though is how trends and designs have changes dramatically. I will cover this more in the threads should there be enough interest. :)
Title: Re: Would anyone be interested in a 'blast from the past' series?
Post by: jonpinson on October 06, 2010, 05:13:06 PM
That's an interesting comment CD. I'm not sure it is clear cut that bat making is 'better' than 10 or 15 years ago, I have some absolute stonkers that would go up against anything I own that is modern. What is very clear though is how trends and designs have changes dramatically. I will cover this more in the threads should there be enough interest. :)

See what I can do :)
Title: Re: Would anyone be interested in a 'blast from the past' series?
Post by: Mr Cricket on October 06, 2010, 05:14:38 PM
sounds like a great idea jon - i look forward to it very much!
Title: Re: Would anyone be interested in a 'blast from the past' series?
Post by: Washington on October 06, 2010, 05:38:30 PM
Yeah i would defo be intereted in seeing bats from the mid 90's especially, perhaps others who have older bats could supplement your thread?
Title: Re: Would anyone be interested in a 'blast from the past' series?
Post by: peplow on October 06, 2010, 05:38:59 PM
I would be interested to see what kit was like when i was a nipper! :D
Title: Re: Would anyone be interested in a 'blast from the past' series?
Post by: jonpinson on October 06, 2010, 05:44:22 PM
Yeah i would defo be intereted in seeing bats from the mid 90's especially, perhaps others who have older bats could supplement your thread?

Yeh, or I suppose they could just put them up anyway, I'm not sure the best way to work it.
Title: Re: Would anyone be interested in a 'blast from the past' series?
Post by: tim2000s on October 06, 2010, 06:23:01 PM
Go for it!
Title: Re: Would anyone be interested in a 'blast from the past' series?
Post by: jonpinson on October 06, 2010, 06:25:54 PM
Ok then. As blurry rubbish photos are a pet hate of mine, and I think of myself as a bit of a photog, I will start this at the weekend when I have some decent light. May have a chance tomorrow after work if its sunny :)
Title: Re: Would anyone be interested in a 'blast from the past' series?
Post by: Mr Cricket on October 07, 2010, 07:02:09 AM
what equipment can we expect to be on display?
Title: Re: Would anyone be interested in a 'blast from the past' series?
Post by: tim2000s on October 07, 2010, 07:46:21 AM
Will we see GN Twin Scoop, Megapower or Dynadrive? Any chance of a GM Diamond? Do you have anything that goes as far back as the Slazenger V12 with cut-off shoulders (much like the Willostix Stick)? HOw about a classic Hunts County Reflex? i know a fair few of these are late eighties and early nineties....
Title: Re: Would anyone be interested in a 'blast from the past' series?
Post by: jonpinson on October 07, 2010, 05:33:46 PM
Will we see GN Twin Scoop, Megapower or Dynadrive? Any chance of a GM Diamond? Do you have anything that goes as far back as the Slazenger V12 with cut-off shoulders (much like the Willostix Stick)? HOw about a classic Hunts County Reflex? i know a fair few of these are late eighties and early nineties....

I may have a Reflex kicking around ;)
Title: Re: Would anyone be interested in a 'blast from the past' series?
Post by: uknsaunders on October 07, 2010, 08:28:26 PM
I think I know someone with a dynadrive. I will ask around.
Title: Re: Would anyone be interested in a 'blast from the past' series?
Post by: tim2000s on October 07, 2010, 09:35:32 PM
Old bats I have owned and would love to see in the series: GN Powerspot, Slaz V12, GM Diamond, GN Dynadrive, HC Insignia (first bowed blade they did, I believe). All icons in their own right!
Title: Re: Would anyone be interested in a 'blast from the past' series?
Post by: Washington on October 08, 2010, 08:18:25 AM
An original mint condition GN Scoop would be pretty good to see :)
Title: Re: Would anyone be interested in a 'blast from the past' series?
Post by: tim2000s on October 08, 2010, 08:28:30 AM
There was one on ebay a month or so back - it went for about £12.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120619768190&ssPageName=STRK:MEDWX:IT (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120619768190&ssPageName=STRK:MEDWX:IT)
Title: Re: Would anyone be interested in a 'blast from the past' series?
Post by: uknsaunders on October 08, 2010, 08:53:23 AM
I think my father had a scoop somewhere, I will ask him.
Title: Re: Would anyone be interested in a 'blast from the past' series?
Post by: tim2000s on October 08, 2010, 11:11:05 AM
Look what I just found.

http://www.surridgesport.com/catalog/partdetail.aspx?partno=SUR017 (http://www.surridgesport.com/catalog/partdetail.aspx?partno=SUR017) and
http://www.surridgesport.com/catalog/partdetail.aspx?partno=SUR008 (http://www.surridgesport.com/catalog/partdetail.aspx?partno=SUR008)

Now if those aren't blasts from the past, I don't know what is! I remember our operning bat at school having the first and a club one of the second being ridiculously heavy...
Title: Re: Would anyone be interested in a 'blast from the past' series?
Post by: eaowbear on October 08, 2010, 12:01:01 PM
Another scoop on ebay:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Gray-Nicolls-GN100-Scoop-Cricket-Bat-Retro-/130438789556?pt=UK_SportingGoods_CricketBats_SM&hash=item1e5ec1f9b4

Title: Re: Would anyone be interested in a 'blast from the past' series?
Post by: Byo on October 08, 2010, 12:09:39 PM
Scored my first 50 with a GN Twin Scoop - top bat...