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Equipment => Bats => Topic started by: Cover_Drive on November 23, 2010, 05:11:14 AM
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Wanted to get more information on Salix bats. I did search but no luck. So I wanted to know how are Salix bats? Are they worth the price you pay for them? Also how are they pressed?
Cheers
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One of the guys I play with occasionally has a Praestentia (sp) and it's a lovely bat. Suits him down to the ground. It's his second or third and he'd say they're worth the price.
Don't know about pressing though. I'd leave Andrew to worry about that as I am sure he knows what he is doing!
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I am somewhat looking to buy Salix (once things have sorted out). I don't want to pay £250 and get a bat which will last me a season only. Hence, I was a bit worried about it.
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Also Tim have you held it? If so how does it feels?
Thanks
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It's a lovely bat and he has had it for more than one season. His is quite a heavy bat and picked up to its weight, rather than lighter as some bats do. It has a low middle which probably accounts for this.
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If you are anywhere near kent i'd recommend coming down to their workshop. In my experience they are a pain to get hold of
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Yes, and in the summer, getting hold of Andrew's softs and bags was a nightmare.
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Thanks a lot for your help Tim, I appreciate it.
I am in Canada :(
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Bump!
Anyone else know more about these bats?
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If I had to pick one bat maker, it would be Salix. Used them for many years, never been let down.
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Since you have been using Salix for ages now do you know if they are made in England or India? Imagine I am talking about Daemon Grade 1.
Do these Salix bats last really long or they are finished after a season use?
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Since you have been using Salix for ages now do you know if they are made in England or India? Imagine I am talking about Daemon Grade 1.
Do these Salix bats last really long or they are finished after a season use?
I've always been under the impression they are made in England. There are videos on their website and elsewhere that testify to this. The only times I've heard the made in india rumour, it was said by people who for whatever reason were unwilling to back up their claims.
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They are very much made in England in Kent, and you can go down and watch them making them. They introduced a Kashmir junior bat this year, and I don't know where that is made.
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I think their kashmir stuff is made in India as well asthe obvious stuff like softs/bags etc. To my knowledge every senior bat is handmade at their barn in kent
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That would make sense as a couple of years ago my local small independent who i've known for years struggled to get salix in when wanted, when they started expanding as a major brand.
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Andrew was having a few issues with keeping his orders fulfilled in Spring this year. Our sports shop owner kept having to go down to the barn and bring back the bats in dribs and drabs, which (surprise surprise) sold immensely quickly.
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All Senior Salix bats are handmade at their Barn in Kent. The Salix Rascal (Kashmir) range is shaped in India before being sent to the UK to be finished & stickered...
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AH okay, cheer guys.
I was also under impression that adult bats are handmade by Andrew in Kent whereas KW being made in India.
I am looking at Daemon. Is it a good choice?
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Low middle, fairly heavy (about 2'10 onwards). If thats what you're after, I'm sure you will get on with it very well.
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Low middle, fairly heavy (about 2'10 onwards). If thats what you're after, I'm sure you will get on with it very well.
Ah okay, cheers!
Personally speaking I like low middle bats as I am able to middle the ball well with them.
I use 2.8-2.9 bats so I am guessing 2.9 lbs will be good ? Or will the pickup be heavy and it will feel like 2.11ish?
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Ah okay, cheers!
Personally speaking I like low middle bats as I am able to middle the ball well with them.
I use 2.8-2.9 bats so I am guessing 2.9 lbs will be good ? Or will the pickup be heavy and it will feel like 2.11ish?
Seek and ye shall find!
http://uzisports.com/product_info.php?manufacturers_id=&products_id=678
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Seek and ye shall find!
[url]http://uzisports.com/product_info.php?manufacturers_id=&products_id=678[/url]
I am talking about that 2.9 in the picture.
Is it my eyes that the 2.6 one looks tad bigger than 2.9 one
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I am talking about that 2.9 in the picture.
Is it my eyes that the 2.6 one looks tad bigger than 2.9 one
PM Aquareshi on here, he is Uzisports and will advise you on them.
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PM Aquareshi on here, he is Uzisports and will advise you on them.
Thanks a ton mate! I appreciate it!
I'll drop him a PM.
Also have you used Salix softs? How are Salix Arma gloves which Uzisports is carrying?
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Thanks a ton mate! I appreciate it!
I'll drop him a PM.
Also have you used Salix softs? How are Salix Arma gloves which Uzisports is carrying?
I havent, not for about 8 years anyway. I have no reason to believe they would be anything other than top notch though.
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I havent, not for about 8 years anyway. I have no reason to believe they would be anything other than top notch though.
Arma aren't the top of the line gloves so I am not too sure if they will be top notch.
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Another thing Jon that do these Salix take time to open up? Most of the Salix I have been seeing since last couple of days have around 7 grains (8 being max) so going by that do they take time to open up?
Also why do Salix top of the line bat have so less grains? I know they want to extend the life and younger trees are being chopped down...
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It isn't true to say they all have fewer grains, for instance:
http://uzisports.com/product_info.php?products_id=695
A factory second, but one of the best looking pieces I've ever seen.
I've found with my Salixs they are pretty good from the off (once knocked in of course), but I suppose it varies from bat to bat.
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It isn't true to say they all have fewer grains, for instance:
[url]http://uzisports.com/product_info.php?products_id=695[/url]
A factory second, but one of the best looking pieces I've ever seen.
I've found with my Salixs they are pretty good from the off (once knocked in of course), but I suppose it varies from bat to bat.
I had my eyes on this Factory Second but was scared to invest in that as I am not sure if they will play as good as normal Salix.
Do you think it is worth invest in Salix's factory second or new one should be bought?
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I had my eyes on this Factory Second but was scared to invest in that as I am not sure if they will play as good as normal Salix.
Do you think it is worth invest in Salix's factory second or new one should be bought?
I've asked Aquareshi about this bat and he claims that normally, the Rogues come with a note to say why they have been downgraded, but with this one, noone could work out why. I can't advise you on that decision, it has to be up to you.
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I've asked Aquareshi about this bat and he claims that normally, the Rogues come with a note to say why they have been downgraded, but with this one, noone could work out why. I can't advise you on that decision, it has to be up to you.
Ah okay, cheers mate.
I appreciate your help