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Title: Some of my bats
Post by: 100 not out on December 26, 2010, 10:54:29 PM
Hi Guys.

These are my curren bats . . just thought i'd put them up on here. This is the first picture ive uploaded.

Feelin . . .well chuffed. (Thanks Chippie)

(http://i56.tinypic.com/6ntafs.jpg)
(http://i56.tinypic.com/2818183.jpg)
(http://i56.tinypic.com/30nj1bm.jpg)
(http://i54.tinypic.com/10qm0km.jpg)

Comments feedback gratefully received.
Title: Re: Some of my bats
Post by: 100 not out on December 26, 2010, 10:55:50 PM
Pics taken on my iphone. . .hence the quality is lacking.
Title: Re: Some of my bats
Post by: johan95 on December 26, 2010, 10:56:41 PM
Will you be reviewing them and describing them for us? They do look very nice!
Johan
Title: Re: Some of my bats
Post by: jonpinson on December 26, 2010, 10:57:19 PM
Is that the voodoo that was for sale here recently?
Title: Re: Some of my bats
Post by: 100 not out on December 26, 2010, 11:00:44 PM
Yes . . . it is

still for sale if you're interested.


i might put up a clearer picture of it in the nice grains thread.


Title: Re: Some of my bats
Post by: GJ on December 26, 2010, 11:09:02 PM
Love all the bats, but especially the Millichamp. I assume this is the bespoke one you had and how on earth did you get a set of the puma millichamp stickers!? Looks awesome!!
May I ask what the two blanks are... Very,very nice bats.
Title: Re: Some of my bats
Post by: 100 not out on December 26, 2010, 11:16:36 PM
The blanks are an AS G200 and a Brimble Special . . . . . . .

Yes that is my bespoke bat made by Rob last April. It is huge, like a distinction but due to being a lightweight cleft i had a fuller toe rather than a normal distinction shaped toe.
Title: Re: Some of my bats
Post by: jonpinson on December 26, 2010, 11:18:15 PM
Yes . . . it is

still for sale if you're interested.


i might put up a clearer picture of it in the nice grains thread.

Ah you are the seller. Duh. Sorry.
Title: Re: Some of my bats
Post by: yvk3103 on December 26, 2010, 11:43:57 PM
Loving the M&H Puma. Brings back old memories. One of the best bats I have used
Title: Re: Some of my bats
Post by: oldfudger on December 26, 2010, 11:50:16 PM
why would you want more than 1-2 bats, how many can you use at the crease ?
Title: Re: Some of my bats
Post by: 100 not out on December 26, 2010, 11:51:37 PM
good point. . . . maybe i need to sell a few
Title: Re: Some of my bats
Post by: chipsticks on December 26, 2010, 11:57:52 PM
look good fella, see the pictures worked out okay too :)

but damn those terrible iPhone pictures could look even better.
Title: Re: Some of my bats
Post by: steelcouch on December 27, 2010, 12:02:48 AM
What is the M and H Puma bat? Looks interesting
Title: Re: Some of my bats
Post by: yvk3103 on December 27, 2010, 12:06:06 AM
Yes that is my bespoke bat made by Rob last April. It is huge, like a distinction but due to being a lightweight cleft i had a fuller toe rather than a normal distinction shaped toe.

This is the shape that M&H adopted for the Distinction from May/June last season. The Distinction I bought from eBay has a simialr profile.
Title: Re: Some of my bats
Post by: steelcouch on December 27, 2010, 12:09:27 AM
what weight would that be then? looks like a lot of wood
Title: Re: Some of my bats
Post by: 100 not out on December 27, 2010, 12:13:03 AM
when i had this made . . . the distinction shape was still the original one. they may have adopted it later.

i will post some profile pics. . . watching the ashes. . . 2 down
Title: Re: Some of my bats
Post by: yvk3103 on December 27, 2010, 12:16:45 AM
what weight would that be then? looks like a lot of wood

My Distinction is 2.9 and it is huge. Youc an see my post in the PAvillion section. This is the speciality of these Disinction bats. Low middle, lot of wood and excellent pick-up and balance (just as it should be on any other 2.9 bat)
Title: Re: Some of my bats
Post by: steelcouch on December 27, 2010, 12:30:48 AM
is it a bit "bottomy"
small middle?
Title: Re: Some of my bats
Post by: 100 not out on December 27, 2010, 12:36:35 AM
not at all. . . . it is a complete monster of a bat
Title: Re: Some of my bats
Post by: yvk3103 on December 27, 2010, 12:42:25 AM
is it a bit "bottomy"
small middle?

mid mid to low low middle. Hope you got the point (sorry the best I could describe the middle on the Distinctions).
Title: Re: Some of my bats
Post by: steelcouch on December 27, 2010, 12:46:52 AM
sorry my description os poor.
I was guessing at it having a slightly bottomy pick up and a concentrated middle, but was wondering if it is slightly unforgiving if not hit out of the middle

looks lovely, hence the interest!
Title: Re: Some of my bats
Post by: Canners on December 27, 2010, 08:51:37 AM

my mate brought back one of those puma/Milli's from OZ and it was an absolute belter, very similar shape!!!!

what weight is yours?

This is the shape that M&H adopted for the Distinction from May/June last season. The Distinction I bought from eBay has a simialr profile.

so this is the new shaped distinction? isnt it basically a retro?
Title: Re: Some of my bats
Post by: Mr Cricket on December 27, 2010, 09:20:59 AM
whats the blank on the far left like?
Title: Re: Some of my bats
Post by: johan95 on December 27, 2010, 11:03:11 AM
Mate, which blank is which? Is the one on the far right the AS G200, or is that one the Brimble Special?? :)
Title: Re: Some of my bats
Post by: Canners on December 27, 2010, 11:09:22 AM
im guessing the one with the hammer edge is the mike special....

is that newbery a laminate as it sure as hell lokks like one
Title: Re: Some of my bats
Post by: jonpinson on December 27, 2010, 01:05:02 PM
why would you want more than 1-2 bats, how many can you use at the crease ?

Because sir I assume like many of us here there is a certain joy garnered from being exposed to a myriad of world class bat makers, as we here are today. I have many more bats than shown in this thread and there are members with many more than I. I respect those who choose a more utilitarian approach, have one bat and are happy, but I do not question their choice. Perhaps you could extend a similar politeness to those who choose to have several bats, rather than making completely unnecessary negative comments. If you feel so strongly, why not start a thread to express your thoughts on the matter? I'm sure it would make for an interesting topic.
Title: Re: Some of my bats
Post by: GJ on December 28, 2010, 03:03:50 PM
Are we going to see them individually reviewed in the future at all, especially the Millichamp and the one off Mike?
Whats the deal with the B52, sure looks like a laminate...
Nothing wrong with having more than one bat. But you've got a long way to go if you want to catch up with the Hosk!!
Title: Re: Some of my bats
Post by: punter_legend on December 28, 2010, 03:12:29 PM
A  review of the black cat wouldn't go a miss ,

it looks immense !
Title: Re: Some of my bats
Post by: johan95 on December 28, 2010, 03:15:32 PM
I don't think he's reviewing that one as he's currently selling it on here, so using it once would knock off a lot of the bat's value. Though that bat does look a belter. I very much like your collection mate.
@oldfudger- fair enough mate, there are definitely 2 schools of thought on this, as it is true you could only use 1 bat at a time at the crease, but lots of people are very eager to try out the custom brands that this forum has to offer etc etc...as  JOn said, if you started up a thread on this matter, it would make for very interesting reading in my opinion!
JOhan
Title: Re: Some of my bats
Post by: punter_legend on December 28, 2010, 03:22:40 PM
I don't think he's reviewing that one as he's currently selling it on here, so using it once would knock off a lot of the bat's value. Though that bat does look a belter. I very much like your collection mate.


I wonder how much he is selling it for ?  Would be rather interesting to here the price mate ,


Title: Re: Some of my bats
Post by: jonpinson on December 28, 2010, 03:25:31 PM
I don't think he's reviewing that one as he's currently selling it on here, so using it once would knock off a lot of the bat's value. Though that bat does look a belter. I very much like your collection mate.


I wonder how much he is selling it for ?  Would be rather interesting to here the price mate ,

Check the sales section.
Title: Re: Some of my bats
Post by: punter_legend on December 28, 2010, 03:29:53 PM
thanks guys
Title: Re: Some of my bats
Post by: oldfudger on December 28, 2010, 06:39:59 PM
Because sir I assume like many of us here there is a certain joy garnered from being exposed to a myriad of world class bat makers, as we here are today. I have many more bats than shown in this thread and there are members with many more than I. I respect those who choose a more utilitarian approach, have one bat and are happy, but I do not question their choice. Perhaps you could extend a similar politeness to those who choose to have several bats, rather than making completely unnecessary negative comments. If you feel so strongly, why not start a thread to express your thoughts on the matter? I'm sure it would make for an interesting topic.
lol
Title: Re: Some of my bats
Post by: jonpinson on December 28, 2010, 08:07:13 PM
lol

Damn I've been outworded again ;)

Seriously though, with all the bat hoarding that many of us are guilty of, it would be refreshing to see an alternative opinion voiced in a thread.

I look forward to it.
Title: Re: Some of my bats
Post by: 100 not out on December 28, 2010, 10:13:40 PM
Whats the deal with the B52, sure looks like a laminate...

What makes you say that?
Title: Re: Some of my bats
Post by: GJ on December 28, 2010, 11:07:13 PM
Whats the deal with the B52, sure looks like a laminate...

What makes you say that?

Looks two tone. With the front part having some heartwood and the back piece not being heartwood. It looks bloody massive as well!!
I could be talking rubbish though and it may just be a seriously low density cleft... How about you spill the beans!
Title: Re: Some of my bats
Post by: 100 not out on December 28, 2010, 11:15:45 PM
just the wood on the edge. . . . i'll put up a close up if u like
Title: Re: Some of my bats
Post by: procricket on December 28, 2010, 11:17:25 PM
voodoo looks a stormer not much better looking on this forum i like it
Title: Re: Some of my bats
Post by: 100 not out on December 28, 2010, 11:25:17 PM
Thank you Dave. . .u know your stuff mate.

it really is a stonking bat.
Title: Re: Some of my bats
Post by: johan95 on December 28, 2010, 11:29:04 PM
How come you want to sell that Voodoo incidentally? It looks one of the best of the bunch!
Johan
Title: Re: Some of my bats
Post by: AlRidd on December 28, 2010, 11:29:34 PM
Some really lovely bats here mate! What are the weights of them?
Title: Re: Some of my bats
Post by: 100 not out on December 28, 2010, 11:34:25 PM
only selling as i have a few bats already.

also the handle is a bit on the thin side for me. . .i like a thickish oval handle.  like a tear drop shape if u know what i mean.

i would defo keep it otherwise.

Title: Re: Some of my bats
Post by: Canners on December 29, 2010, 07:27:29 AM
I can vouch for the voodoo's being quality bats, i've stolen one from my brother and its such a nice piece of wood, big thick edges, decent spine, low middle and featherlight pickup..... what more could you want eh

looking forward to seeing the close up pics of the b52 as it certainly looks like a lammy to me ;)
Title: Re: Some of my bats
Post by: GJ on December 30, 2010, 08:22:57 PM
Out of interest, which one is your match bat or do they all get an equal run out?
Title: Re: Some of my bats
Post by: 100 not out on December 30, 2010, 09:40:46 PM
My main match bat is/was the puma millichamp. . .its a beast.
the redback.  . . . i will never sell. . . .for a light bat. . . .its a gun.

but the newbery is gonna out do them all.

the AS was my match bat a couple of years ago. . . was very good and still is. has recently been rehandled by Mike/Newbery

The others are brand new. .  .i can tell the voodoo is going to go like nothing else just by tapping up a ball on it.

The blank brimble. . . .needless to say is a total plank.

they are all in the 2lb 9-10 ish range.

i have made a few of them heavier by having a couple of grips on them as i like a thick handle.

pics coming up of the newbie in a mo.
Title: Re: Some of my bats
Post by: johan95 on December 30, 2010, 09:43:36 PM
What weight is the redback, just out of interest, It must be special, if its lighter than 2.10, as that is the start of the Allegiance Weight range I believe..
Title: Re: Some of my bats
Post by: 100 not out on December 30, 2010, 09:45:52 PM
i havent weighed any of them. . . . the pick up feel 2lb 8/9 ish, could be the way its balanced out.  i am just going by pick up and feel rather than dead weight
Title: Re: Some of my bats
Post by: johan95 on December 30, 2010, 09:46:40 PM
Oh right. Fair enough, if you get a light allegiance (ie. 2.10 or under), you're quite lucky. All Redbacks seem guns :)
Title: Re: Some of my bats
Post by: 100 not out on December 30, 2010, 10:11:01 PM
(http://i56.tinypic.com/2rp91tg.jpg)

(http://i56.tinypic.com/2h2ny35.jpg)

(http://i53.tinypic.com/r0qdes.jpg)

(http://i56.tinypic.com/2h2ny35.jpg)

(http://i54.tinypic.com/288pj5u.jpg)
Title: Re: Some of my bats
Post by: Canners on December 30, 2010, 10:20:59 PM
That newbery is a beast.....

U lucky boy
Title: Re: Some of my bats
Post by: GJ on December 30, 2010, 10:42:16 PM
Looks lush mate, I assume all those coins are to cover up the huge join on the lamination... :p One of Mikes I guess.

Wouldnt mind a few close ups on the Millichamp or Special.

Title: Re: Some of my bats
Post by: 100 not out on December 30, 2010, 11:06:02 PM
can you see a join on the pic with the enlarged edge?
Title: Re: Some of my bats
Post by: 100 not out on December 30, 2010, 11:14:08 PM
(http://i53.tinypic.com/2nukrdh.jpg)

(http://i55.tinypic.com/ighikn.jpg)

(http://i56.tinypic.com/15oz537.jpg)
Title: Re: Some of my bats
Post by: 100 not out on January 09, 2011, 10:17:44 AM
some more pics of the puma millichamp

(http://i54.tinypic.com/6srqzm.jpg)

(http://i54.tinypic.com/2ighijp.jpg)

(http://i52.tinypic.com/2ldfspx.jpg)
Title: Re: Some of my bats
Post by: 100 not out on January 09, 2011, 10:26:58 AM
the mmi

(http://i56.tinypic.com/20rmt09.jpg)

(http://i56.tinypic.com/kbq5hg.jpg)

(http://i53.tinypic.com/28tcbnp.jpg)
Title: Re: Some of my bats
Post by: 100 not out on May 08, 2011, 10:38:25 PM
New bats on the block

(http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l595/ahmedt01/IMG_0596.jpg)(http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l595/ahmedt01/IMG_0599.jpg)(http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l595/ahmedt01/IMG_0595.jpg)(http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l595/ahmedt01/IMG_0597.jpg)

apologies. . .i need a camera
Title: Re: Some of my bats
Post by: Number4 on May 08, 2011, 10:43:28 PM
Nice balls 100 not out
Title: Re: Some of my bats
Post by: 100 not out on May 08, 2011, 10:44:34 PM
i beg your pardon!!!
Title: Re: Some of my bats
Post by: Number4 on May 08, 2011, 10:49:30 PM
Nice balls...in the pic...really arty...lol
Title: Re: Some of my bats
Post by: mattw on May 09, 2011, 12:35:41 AM
nice collection you've got there!
Title: Re: Some of my bats
Post by: Perkins17 on May 09, 2011, 11:59:00 AM
wheres the tk lam ??
Title: Re: Some of my bats
Post by: 100 not out on May 09, 2011, 01:01:53 PM
i didnt like the handle on it. . . .so passed it on, will use the proceeds towards another one.
Title: Re: Some of my bats
Post by: Perkins17 on May 09, 2011, 01:06:39 PM
:O :O :O
Wish i had it :(
Title: Re: Some of my bats
Post by: 100 not out on May 09, 2011, 01:09:04 PM
these lams are the business. . . . spk to people who have used them
Title: Re: Some of my bats
Post by: Perkins17 on May 09, 2011, 01:13:06 PM
used a GN one and it was a best ! shame it broke :(
also saw Aaron's and Mikes and they where the Business !
Title: Re: Some of my bats
Post by: Canners on May 09, 2011, 01:21:37 PM
how are you getting on with the harlequin?
Title: Re: Some of my bats
Post by: 100 not out on May 09, 2011, 01:35:21 PM
its taking a back seat. . . . .
Title: Re: Some of my bats
Post by: Canners on May 09, 2011, 01:54:52 PM

haha, i see you removed the aero grip, btw im still waiting for my positive feedback for that? i want my 5th star lol ;)
Title: Re: Some of my bats
Post by: 100 not out on May 09, 2011, 01:59:44 PM
In comparison to the others it's a plank. U don't get praise from me Mikey
Title: Re: Some of my bats
Post by: Canners on May 09, 2011, 02:12:32 PM

ive gone right off you :(  haha
Title: Re: Some of my bats
Post by: sialkotshop on June 26, 2011, 04:43:10 AM
very nice bats this collection has every kind of shape of bats
Title: Re: Some of my bats
Post by: Seabo95 on July 16, 2011, 01:52:20 PM
what do you think your best bat is then ?
Title: Re: Some of my bats
Post by: 100 not out on July 16, 2011, 10:53:39 PM
It's difficult to say. I'd say the best is the scat.
Title: Re: Some of my bats
Post by: Canners on July 16, 2011, 11:00:25 PM
send the scat my way will ya ;)
Title: Re: Some of my bats
Post by: roco on July 17, 2011, 07:37:35 AM
I still like the puma/millichamp out of all those