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Equipment => Bats => Topic started by: Wills on January 20, 2011, 06:14:26 PM

Title: Newbery Krakatoa SPS
Post by: Wills on January 20, 2011, 06:14:26 PM
I'd like to start by saying how I haven't been on recently due to other commitments, and I blame the Aussies for having such an awkard time difference!

In other news, my Krakatoa SPS came two weeks ago and I must say (censored) has found one hell of a bat!
It weighs in at 2.11 with 2 grips on with 30-40mm edges and is one of the most responsive bats I have ever used; probably a result of (censored) doing a great job with a mallet.

You may have noticed I have censored the seller's name: I want you to guess who it is :)
I'll give you a clue... these are the pics he sent me.

Since then the bat has had a fluo pink grip applied. Enjoy the pics!

(http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x379/WazzAfridi/Krakatoa%20SPS/DSCN3544.jpg)

(http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x379/WazzAfridi/Krakatoa%20SPS/DSCN3550.jpg)

(http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x379/WazzAfridi/Krakatoa%20SPS/DSCN3554.jpg)

(http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x379/WazzAfridi/Krakatoa%20SPS/DSCN3555.jpg)

(http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x379/WazzAfridi/Krakatoa%20SPS/DSCN3557.jpg)
Title: Re: Newbery Krakatoa SPS
Post by: justnotcricket86 on January 20, 2011, 06:25:03 PM
Hosk

What do I win?

Looks a stunner mate
Title: Re: Newbery Krakatoa SPS
Post by: Wills on January 20, 2011, 06:59:50 PM
maybe...

you get to feel special for a minute if u get it right.
Title: Re: Newbery Krakatoa SPS
Post by: johan95 on January 20, 2011, 07:30:28 PM
Yeah, Hosk photos I think, in low light! :) Nice looking bat there mate :) How much did you acquire it for, if you don't mind saying...
Title: Re: Newbery Krakatoa SPS
Post by: Howzat on January 20, 2011, 07:50:31 PM
Nice bat, is this the new standard for pics then? Woolen cricket jumper backdrop :D
Title: Re: Newbery Krakatoa SPS
Post by: johan95 on January 20, 2011, 07:51:27 PM
I switched to on the shagpile rug, but I am a bit behind it seems...might have to get a cricket jumper then ;)
Title: Re: Newbery Krakatoa SPS
Post by: Wills on January 20, 2011, 08:09:59 PM
Guys I did get it from Pete, he did a great job with it.
I paid an undisclosed fee; but IMO it was worth every penny!
Title: Re: Newbery Krakatoa SPS
Post by: Cover_Drive on January 21, 2011, 05:01:48 AM
That jumper and low light was a give to be honest :)

Anyways look a great bat! I have one of these Krakatoas in Players but God these bats are phenomenal! I love mine!

Wazza, if you don't mind me asking how is the pickup on this?

Yours is very very similar to mines;

http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=6018.0
Title: Re: Newbery Krakatoa SPS
Post by: Wills on January 21, 2011, 04:14:30 PM
I wanted to see how long it would take people to realise the hosk-ness of these pictures.

This bat picks up like a feather with 2 grips on...
Mind you the different between mine and yours is that mine is a SPS :)
Title: Re: Newbery Krakatoa SPS
Post by: Cover_Drive on January 21, 2011, 04:25:07 PM
When did I say yours not an SPS?
Title: Re: Newbery Krakatoa SPS
Post by: Wills on January 25, 2011, 10:15:31 PM
I mean as in the only difference I can see is the sticker...
I bet yours goes just as well as this.