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Equipment => Bats => Topic started by: jonpinson on November 24, 2010, 09:34:32 PM

Title: Not all, but some.
Post by: jonpinson on November 24, 2010, 09:34:32 PM
A selection of my collection. Hmm, I'm a poet.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v165/jonpinson/P1010453.jpg)

Feel free to ask questions.
Title: Re: Not all, but some.
Post by: johan95 on November 24, 2010, 09:36:34 PM
Very nice!! No need for me to ask questions when the bats look that nice..!
Title: Re: Not all, but some.
Post by: maxy1 on November 24, 2010, 09:41:20 PM
that salix on the right looks lovely , ridgeback brings back memories , first bat i ever bought myself with my own cash - top collection

which ones your favourite in old / new categories ?
Title: Re: Not all, but some.
Post by: Liam-SCCC on November 24, 2010, 09:42:44 PM
What bat is the slaz? Genuine?
Title: Re: Not all, but some.
Post by: jonpinson on November 24, 2010, 09:50:03 PM
that salix on the right looks lovely , ridgeback brings back memories , first bat i ever bought myself with my own cash - top collection

which ones your favourite in old / new categories ?

Ridgeback and the Salix next to it served me well when I was playing 10 years ago, I'd have trouble splitting those. Apart from those, the GN and the CBC, all others have been purchased recently. As I've not played for a while, I don't know if any of them are any good :D
Title: Re: Not all, but some.
Post by: jonpinson on November 24, 2010, 09:50:56 PM
What bat is the slaz? Genuine?

The slaz is another Salix praestantia. Why the previous owner preferred Slaz stickers to Salix ones I'll never know.
Title: Re: Not all, but some.
Post by: Liam-SCCC on November 24, 2010, 09:52:57 PM
Slaz stickers look fake as well.

Couldn't see the talisman when on my ipod. It looks a beast! Profile pics?
Title: Re: Not all, but some.
Post by: jonpinson on November 24, 2010, 09:55:14 PM
Slaz stickers look fake as well.

Couldn't see the talisman when on my ipod. It looks a beast! Profile pics?

I've put them all away for now and sod's law the Talisman is right at the back of the pile.

Will do profile/closeups tomorrow. It was made with a certain Indian bloke in mind. I'm told he is quite good :D
Title: Re: Not all, but some.
Post by: jonpinson on November 24, 2010, 09:59:09 PM
Tell a lie, just found this in my email:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v165/jonpinson/tendulkar.jpg)
Title: Re: Not all, but some.
Post by: Liam-SCCC on November 24, 2010, 10:00:18 PM
Very nice, how many bats do you have in total?
Title: Re: Not all, but some.
Post by: jonpinson on November 24, 2010, 10:02:20 PM
Very nice, how many bats do you have in total?

5-10 more, I'm not sure.

At least one more on the way.

At least.
Title: Re: Not all, but some.
Post by: Liam-SCCC on November 24, 2010, 10:04:38 PM
I'm quite happy with my 2 at the minute!

2 bats
2 pairs of gloves
1 pair of pads
1 helmet
Sorted!.
Title: Re: Not all, but some.
Post by: jonpinson on November 24, 2010, 10:05:43 PM
I'm quite happy with my 2 at the minute!

2 bats
2 pairs of gloves
1 pair of pads
1 helmet
Sorted!.

I wish I could keep it that simple. I really do.
Title: Re: Not all, but some.
Post by: Liam-SCCC on November 24, 2010, 10:09:27 PM
I only use 1 bat, just kept my old one as it is a gun and would regret selling it!

2 pair of gloves is just to use 1 in nets to prolong the life of my match gloves.
Title: Re: Not all, but some.
Post by: hit4six on November 24, 2010, 10:37:58 PM
I will be making you an offer for that Champ soon Liam, I can promise you! I regret selling that bat! haha
Title: Re: Not all, but some.
Post by: Liam-SCCC on November 24, 2010, 10:38:26 PM
ok mate. Try and tempt me!
Title: Re: Not all, but some.
Post by: Washington on November 24, 2010, 10:42:53 PM
Someone loves a Salix!! Jon nice eclectic mix of bats there! 2 stand outs for me the Talisman Perfect Storm and the Newbery . . . get the others up soon :)
Title: Re: Not all, but some.
Post by: jonpinson on November 24, 2010, 10:44:07 PM
Someone loves a Salix!! Jon nice eclectic mix of bats there! 2 stand outs for me the Talisman Perfect Storm and the Newbery . . . get the others up soon :)

Which newbery haha.
Title: Re: Not all, but some.
Post by: Washington on November 24, 2010, 10:46:37 PM
Haha sorry the Mjolnir 2nd from left . . . by the way whats Mjolnir?? Any idea??
Title: Re: Not all, but some.
Post by: jonpinson on November 24, 2010, 10:48:05 PM
Haha sorry the Mjolnir 2nd from left . . . by the way whats Mjolnir?? Any idea??

Thor's hammer.

That one is a Players, the other a SPS.
Title: Re: Not all, but some.
Post by: Washington on November 24, 2010, 10:51:09 PM
Ah ok cheers always wanted to know that!!

How come you haven't played for a while anyway?
Title: Re: Not all, but some.
Post by: jonpinson on November 24, 2010, 10:54:30 PM
Ah ok cheers always wanted to know that!!

How come you haven't played for a while anyway?

Time really. I went off to Uni and never found time since. I have every intention of playing next year though. Already found a team to try out.
Title: Re: Not all, but some.
Post by: tim2000s on November 25, 2010, 12:58:44 AM
Hadn't realised that Andrew Kember's initials were on the old Salix labels!
Title: Re: Not all, but some.
Post by: ca_gold on November 25, 2010, 02:13:47 AM
Tell a lie, just found this in my email:

([url]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v165/jonpinson/tendulkar.jpg[/url])


love this profile - how does it play?
Title: Re: Not all, but some.
Post by: jonpinson on November 25, 2010, 12:12:10 PM
Hadn't realised that Andrew Kember's initials were on the old Salix labels!

Yeh, love those old designs. The Atlas is a bit of a beast.
Title: Re: Not all, but some.
Post by: jonpinson on November 25, 2010, 12:13:16 PM
love this profile - how does it play?

Don't know yet, but it has alot of promise on the mallet.
Title: Re: Not all, but some.
Post by: GJ on November 25, 2010, 05:31:15 PM
Lovely collection, love the look of the hell 4 leather.

Whats the profile of your talisman based on or was it a completely custom shape? Looks marvellous whatever!
Title: Re: Not all, but some.
Post by: jonpinson on November 25, 2010, 05:34:45 PM
Lovely collection, love the look of the hell 4 leather.

Whats the profile of your talisman based on or was it a completely custom shape? Looks marvellous whatever!

It's the Tendulkar shape, made by the person who makes Tendulkar's bats, so it should be pretty good :D
Title: Re: Not all, but some.
Post by: Cover_Drive on November 25, 2010, 05:37:52 PM
Beautiful mate! All of the Salix's look great.

Fera looks quite nice.
Title: Re: Not all, but some.
Post by: jonpinson on November 25, 2010, 05:41:20 PM
Beautiful mate! All of the Salix's look great.

Fera looks quite nice.

Yeh I have a thing for them!
Title: Re: Not all, but some.
Post by: Cover_Drive on November 25, 2010, 05:43:17 PM
HOw's the pickup on praestantia?
Title: Re: Not all, but some.
Post by: jonpinson on November 25, 2010, 05:44:50 PM
HOw's the pickup on praestantia?

Heavier than the Fera, but Praestantia has a lower middle, so it is going to pick up a tad heavier. The Fera is remarkable, it weighs 2'8.5 and picks up like a feather. Never known anything like it.
Title: Re: Not all, but some.
Post by: Cover_Drive on November 25, 2010, 05:53:51 PM
Heavier than the Fera, but Praestantia has a lower middle, so it is going to pick up a tad heavier. The Fera is remarkable, it weighs 2'8.5 and picks up like a feather. Never known anything like it.

Make sense, thanks.

I am guessing Praestantia is somewhat like Daemon, no ?

Title: Re: Not all, but some.
Post by: jonpinson on November 25, 2010, 05:55:26 PM
Praestantia is more bowed from memory. The most bowed Salix. Daemon is more of a 'traditional' shape. I think Daemon is the least concaved model too.
Title: Re: Not all, but some.
Post by: Cover_Drive on November 25, 2010, 05:57:55 PM
Is Daemon shape exactly like Mjolnir?
Title: Re: Not all, but some.
Post by: jonpinson on November 25, 2010, 06:07:58 PM
Is Daemon shape exactly like Mjolnir?


No, Mjolnir is not concaved at all.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v165/jonpinson/P1010266.jpg)
My two Mjolnirs. Compare this to the profile shot on the Uzi site of the Daemon.
Title: Re: Not all, but some.
Post by: Cover_Drive on November 25, 2010, 06:12:06 PM
Got it, thanks!
Title: Re: Not all, but some.
Post by: niceonechoppy on November 25, 2010, 06:20:02 PM
What weight is the Talisman?
Title: Re: Not all, but some.
Post by: jonpinson on November 25, 2010, 06:25:22 PM
What weight is the Talisman?

2'13 if memory serves.
Title: Re: Not all, but some.
Post by: GJ on December 19, 2010, 04:49:39 PM
Whats the bat with the butterfly? Looks very nice.

Seems like we have a new Hosk to the forum, got any new purchases lined up?
Title: Re: Not all, but some.
Post by: jonpinson on December 19, 2010, 04:57:03 PM
Whats the bat with the butterfly? Looks very nice.

Seems like we have a new Hosk to the forum, got any new purchases lined up?

Classic Bat Company Butterfly. A bit special that one.

There should be something arriving this week. Will post it up when it is here.
Title: Re: Not all, but some.
Post by: Canners on December 19, 2010, 05:42:19 PM
i was sponsored by classic bat as a kid, i had the complete butterfly kit. I visited there shop in keynsham and they had some lovely looking bats in, i believe they are  Warsop made....