Custom Bats Cricket Forum
Equipment => Bats => Custom Made => Topic started by: Ciaran on February 18, 2011, 01:31:47 PM
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On the back of countless emails to Mike, and a bat that decided it wanted to become two pieces, I ordered a copy from Mike. Previously Mike had an Excalibur made up for me (pre runner to a TT) and I loved the bat. So it just made sense to go back to him when it came to making a new purchase.
In well under a week of ordering I found myself on a late night drive down to meet the man and pick up some goodies. I went down there, expecting to spend alot more money than I had, and pick up a lovely bat!
So after Mike agreeing to meet up, I arrived around 9ish, and was shown a bat that not only matched my previous one, it bettered it. Previously I had discussed with Mike also buying a net bat, but after realising funds were short, decided against it, but once there, Mike had a TT sitting there, matching the weight, and so out came the money!
So this is what I came back with
(http://i560.photobucket.com/albums/ss50/ciaranwoodcock/New%20bats/461.jpg)
On the right is the main bat, and the left the net bat.
Main Bat
(http://i560.photobucket.com/albums/ss50/ciaranwoodcock/New%20bats/463.jpg)
(http://i560.photobucket.com/albums/ss50/ciaranwoodcock/New%20bats/464.jpg)
(http://i560.photobucket.com/albums/ss50/ciaranwoodcock/New%20bats/469.jpg)
Net Bat
(http://i560.photobucket.com/albums/ss50/ciaranwoodcock/New%20bats/468.jpg)
(http://i560.photobucket.com/albums/ss50/ciaranwoodcock/New%20bats/465.jpg)
(http://i560.photobucket.com/albums/ss50/ciaranwoodcock/New%20bats/470.jpg)
Overall Ive got to say, I am incredibly happy. Both bats came in at around 2.10 fully dressed, and pick up well. Im not going to talk about the ping, as we all know what you get with a Keeley bat.
Thanks to Mike for sourcing Bats, that only he seems to be able to! Also thanks to Dan from Instinct Cricket who I met. Seems a really nice guy, who has a real interest, and can only wish him well for the future! He also showed me anAyrtek lid, which I will be buying soon.
Also waiting on another bat, in LB, same design, so will post pics of that soon.
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The Podfather never disappoints.....2 lovely looking bats which, no doubt will perform as well as they look.
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Look gorgeous mate!!! I would love a Talisman Perfect storm...
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They both look good! The one on the left looks too good to be a net bat!
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looks like Mike has come up trumps again, lovely looking bats there
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Will be seeing him soon enough so looking forward to it now love my tt glad you like these as they look nice
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They both look good! The one on the left looks too good to be a net bat!
I really agree. I feel like I am doing it a dis service calling it a net bat. It will probably be my reserve in the games now! I did initially want just a cheap old net bat. I have used that one in a net on Wednesday, and it feels so nice.
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is that on our mission Arron
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If your ok with that and of course if mike can fit us in
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yes mate it about our paths crossed properly as long as chilli is on the menu
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And as long as you two behave I don't want to have to separate you but I will
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In case we hug too long???
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Of course I know you two just have these lovers tiffs then you make up ha but will be down that way if your free young micheal
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a warm manly embrace!!!! or Dave army trained death grip lol
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How much did these set you back (if you dont mind me asking)?
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Wouldnt feel right talking about the money. However I was more than happy with the money exchanged. Further to that I also bought a bat for my team mate. We all know Mike represents great value for every bat you order from him.
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Wouldnt feel right talking about the money. However I was more than happy with the money exchanged. Further to that I also bought a bat for my team mate. We all know Mike represents great value for every bat you order from him.
Understand mate. Was just curious on the price. Is the edge grizzly a production model or is it a Talisman special?
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i quite fancy that Grizzly edition, sounds right up my street
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Its based on the bat I sent down to Mike, that broke recently. So its slightly different to a TT. It has no concaving at all, and is quite a big piece of willow. I could use all of the standard reviewing terms and descibe how it pings like heaven, but I think we all know that any combination of Tim Keeley work, and decent willow will ping.
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Just for the update. Used the main bat in the middle today. Went like a dream. 36N.O, took us from a losing position to a win.
Really impressed with the bat, I wont say how much it cost me, but I would happily pay top money for the way it played today.
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I'm thinking about getting one of those made up if I get rid of my joker
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Just for the update. Used the main bat in the middle today. Went like a dream. 36N.O, took us from a losing position to a win.
Really impressed with the bat, I wont say how much it cost me, but I would happily pay top money for the way it played today.
If it performs and gives you the confidence to play well, then it would be worth every penny I'm sure!!