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Equipment => Bats => Topic started by: GJ on January 03, 2011, 01:58:14 PM
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Seems there has been a lot of talk about this bat recently. For anyone in the know really but apart from shape, what is the main difference between the distinction and the amplus? Both say they're made from oversized clefts and grade 1 willow so what justifies the £50 extra price tag...
I suppose we will have to wait until someone on here gets one like the Hosk!
Also interested to know what this pro handle is that they talk about. The handle does look different to the distinction with maybe a counterbalance on the top.
Interested to know what peoples opinions are on their bats as they seem very expensive to me and I wouldnt personally spend that amount on a bat when there are similar options for less...
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I think Yash knows a lot about the Amplus mate..
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The handle does have a counterbalance in place......
im not sure what makes it £50 more expensive than the distinction as that too is made using oversized clefts.....
looks a bloody nice bat tho and would love to have a feel of one
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It feels very nice. The one I handled at the Lords show was around 2'10 from memory - maybe more. But the counterbalance made it feel lighter and better balanced!
Was a meatier profile that the Distinction! Bigger edges and felt like it would go like a train!
Knew I should have taken more pics!!
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The middle is nearly in the handle... no wonder if feels light! ;)
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Agreed leo, doesn't look like a shape many of us could use? Middle looks far too high..
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Probably useful if your in somewhere like Australia but useless for the puddings we play on!
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Call me cynical, but it is being touted as a bat that pros use and the next big thing. For £350 I would want to be hand selecting the cleft.
Remember folks that this magic low density willow stands to have a shorter life than the standard.
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Exactly, more of a posing bat than a bat you could actually use!
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The one at the Lords show had a middle possibly not so high - or at least it didn't seem mega high!
And the RRP is £400+ so is it worth it? Personally I wouldn't as there are some amazing bats out there for less than £300!!
But each to their own!!
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you've changed Hosk....this inside info on the bat industry has had an effect on you ;)
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Well - I did buy one bat for £400 but it was an absolute 1off!!
Will need to include pics of that baby in my bat inventory!
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you were lucky to receive it!
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What is an oversized cleft? :-[ and surely they are for man beasts and can't be made into short handles?!!
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i think it means width ways oversized not legnth, so you can get a bigger profile than standard ones that dont allow of massive edges and massive spines!
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Profile and concept looks very similar to Laver Wood Reserve to me http://www.laverwood.co.nz/reserveproduct_detail.php
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Had a chat with Nick and was told that the 'pro-handle' is their standard handle with an extra half grip at the bottom with a knobbly bit at the top which acts as a counter-balance... Still very expensive for what you can get on here in my eyes and wouldnt be prepared to fork out the money. Somebody else feel free to get one on here though... :D
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Everyone in Norway seems to like buying very expensive sports gear, so at the club I trained with I've already seen an amplus (lovely looking bat and massive for 2'10, but not much value at that price) and loads of other beauties.
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Had a chat with Nick and was told that the 'pro-handle' is their standard handle with an extra half grip at the bottom with a knobbly bit at the top which acts as a counter-balance... Still very expensive for what you can get on here in my eyes and wouldnt be prepared to fork out the money. Somebody else feel free to get one on here though... :D
So a lump of plastic and half a grip for £50 more?
I see a marketing idea my dear batmakers...
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So a lump of plastic and half a grip for £50 more?
I see a marketing idea my dear batmakers...
Thats what went through my mind at the time. Fair play to them though as they have obviously got an audience of followers who will pay whatever. They get good reviews on here so must be doing something right...
Bit odd though that they can charge £350 for this, when they advertise their bespoke service for £320 and get exactly the same bat!! And you get the advantage of being there and see it being made.
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Thats what went through my mind at the time. Fair play to them though as they have obviously got an audience of followers who will pay whatever. They get good reviews on here so must be doing something right...
Bit odd though that they can charge £350 for this, when they advertise their bespoke service for £320 and get exactly the same bat!! And you get the advantage of being there and see it being made.
The crazy/sad thing is I think they will sell more because it is £350, than they would if it was more in line with their other pricing. Basically, the thought process with buyers is 'ooh it costs more, it must be better, i'll get one.'
I'm sure it is lovely, but I smell a cynical marketing ploy.