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Equipment => Bats => Topic started by: espocrespo on February 01, 2011, 06:51:59 PM

Title: James Franklin
Post by: espocrespo on February 01, 2011, 06:51:59 PM
Saw franklins bat on tv what a log! It's massive
(http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee240/espocrespo/eb5fc884.jpg)
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Post by: mattw on February 01, 2011, 06:58:59 PM
yeah I saw this as well, possible laminate?
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Post by: Tom on February 01, 2011, 08:13:09 PM
Not that big, considering their stock stickers and stamp don't look dwarfed.

The angle accentuates it more too.

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Post by: roco on February 01, 2011, 08:18:09 PM
Tv adds weight as they say ha
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Post by: Cover_Drive on February 04, 2011, 10:50:02 PM
It looks big to be honest. I was watching the game and it did look massive for its weight..
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Post by: 19reading87 on February 04, 2011, 11:34:24 PM
Off subject of the bat, is this guy perhaps the most improved cricketer in the world currently?
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Post by: 100 not out on February 04, 2011, 11:40:24 PM
That is a rather bold statement. We shall see in the world cup.
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Post by: Jeet on February 05, 2011, 12:09:43 AM
Quote from: 19reading87 on February 04, 2011, 11:34:24 PM
Off subject of the bat, is this guy perhaps the most improved cricketer in the world currently?
He's gone from being a useful swing bowler, into a batting all rounder. Top effort by Franklin to have the hunger to develop his game.
Title: Re: James Franklin
Post by: Cover_Drive on February 05, 2011, 01:57:56 AM
Quote from: 19reading87 on February 04, 2011, 11:34:24 PM
Off subject of the bat, is this guy perhaps the most improved cricketer in the world currently?

One of the most improved player in cricket I have seen is Hashim Amla, when he started he wasn't that good but now he is like Bradman of South Africa LOL
Title: Re: James Franklin
Post by: Tumo on February 05, 2011, 07:50:12 AM
Quote from: Jeet on February 05, 2011, 12:09:43 AM
He's gone from being a useful swing bowler, into a batting all rounder. Top effort by Franklin to have the hunger to develop his game.
He has most definitely improved his game, especially on the batting side of things!
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Post by: niceonechoppy on February 05, 2011, 10:47:19 AM
Quote from: Cover_Drive on February 04, 2011, 10:50:02 PM
It looks big to be honest. I was watching the game and it did look massive for its weight..
What's the weight then?
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Post by: petehosk on February 05, 2011, 11:08:06 AM
Well, I have one of his and it is around 2'9 in weight and is pretty large....I would say edges are 35-40mm.
Can't find the digital scales so only using older less accurate ones!
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Post by: 19reading87 on February 05, 2011, 01:45:48 PM
Ow Mr hosk I love how you have so many bats lol
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Post by: petehosk on February 05, 2011, 01:52:52 PM
(http://i551.photobucket.com/albums/ii471/petehosk/CA/Franklin/Fr01.jpg)

(http://i551.photobucket.com/albums/ii471/petehosk/CA/Franklin/Fr02.jpg)

(http://i551.photobucket.com/albums/ii471/petehosk/CA/Franklin/Fr04.jpg)
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Post by: roco on February 05, 2011, 01:59:49 PM
Oh pete you are a tease
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Post by: petehosk on February 05, 2011, 02:03:07 PM
I know! I never realised how large the bat was for around the 2'9 mark!!
And have used it in the nets a couple of times, and it scores highly on the ping-o-meter!
Not really overkeen on the stickers but hey ho!
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Post by: yvk3103 on February 05, 2011, 08:18:11 PM
Huge piece of willow there Pete...... let us know how does it play if you ever get down to using it....the amount of bats you have you could have paid for your share in SAF by just dropping all these bats to him :)