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Equipment => Bats => Reviews => Topic started by: uknsaunders on February 26, 2011, 03:37:21 PM

Title: Kippax Wavex Custom T20
Post by: uknsaunders on February 26, 2011, 03:37:21 PM: Hi All,

After my recent trip to the guys at Kippax, I promised I would be back for a bat. With pay day approaching I popped over an email to see what the guys could do, here's the shortened version of my wish list:-

2'8 gripped/stickered
Harrow length/Full Width
Wavex Handle
Good pickup

Plenty of other stuff but I popped over the email thursday, thinking I'd see them Saturday to discuss specs and maybe get the bat a few weeks later. Got a pleasant surprise on Friday when Chris emailed back to say he had the ideal bat and come on over. When I went over this is what I got:-

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/_blLLx3gm1k0/TWkae4fJDfI/AAAAAAAAB-s/gp7YikaV-qc/s512/DSC_0404.jpg)
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_blLLx3gm1k0/TWkaer256CI/AAAAAAAAB-4/8DW8jPuPYEs/s640/DSC_0405.jpg)
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_blLLx3gm1k0/TWkawjIBB5I/AAAAAAAAB-k/oGBuqcMK8SQ/s512/DSC_0406.jpg)
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_blLLx3gm1k0/TWka9vdk4SI/AAAAAAAAB_A/8ziE9fvCQeM/s512/DSC_0407.jpg)
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_blLLx3gm1k0/TWka_i1EOdI/AAAAAAAAB_E/BnilUt6vuMk/s640/DSC_0408.jpg)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_blLLx3gm1k0/TWkbErvHdYI/AAAAAAAAB_M/vW2ess6rCtM/s640/DSC_0409.jpg)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_blLLx3gm1k0/TWkaZGUJvdI/AAAAAAAAB-Q/_EYKll4751w/s640/DSC_0403.jpg)

Apologies for the rubbish smartphone images. I was pretty pleased, seems very responsive and pickup feels great. Until I've knocked it in I can't comment on the wavex handle but I will update this review when I do. Had a chat with the two Chris's and they were showing me some absolute monster lammy's - 50mm edges on 2'15/3'6 bats. Great service, lovely bat.
Title: Re: Kippax Wavex Custom T20
Post by: Alvaro on February 26, 2011, 04:06:55 PM: I like the shape.
Title: Re: Kippax Wavex Custom T20
Post by: uknsaunders on February 26, 2011, 04:27:10 PM: I think it's the new 2011 shape they were showing me a couple of weeks ago.
Title: Re: Kippax Wavex Custom T20
Post by: golders on February 26, 2011, 04:44:14 PM: like the stickers and the gold grip, bat looks a good un- good luck with it- is it a long handle?
Title: Re: Kippax Wavex Custom T20
Post by: uknsaunders on February 26, 2011, 07:00:05 PM: yes long handle, harrow blade = SH
Title: Re: Kippax Wavex Custom T20
Post by: 100 not out on February 26, 2011, 09:32:18 PM: is this a laminate, the picture with the two pence on the egde suggests it is.
Title: Re: Kippax Wavex Custom T20
Post by: procricket on February 26, 2011, 09:33:10 PM: scuff sheet???
Title: Re: Kippax Wavex Custom T20
Post by: 100 not out on February 26, 2011, 09:37:37 PM: Quote from: procricket on February 26, 2011, 09:33:10 PM
scuff sheet???

Could be i guess, but it would have to a wide one as usually mine dont go that far on the edge.
Title: Re: Kippax Wavex Custom T20
Post by: yvk3103 on February 26, 2011, 09:38:32 PM: yes scuff sheet. Look at pic 2
Title: Re: Kippax Wavex Custom T20
Post by: uknsaunders on February 26, 2011, 09:42:09 PM: it's not the worlds slimmest laminate. it's a scuff sheet, I even watched Chris put it on :)
Title: Re: Kippax Wavex Custom T20
Post by: uknsaunders on February 26, 2011, 09:53:00 PM: Further info:-

Grains 9
Edge Height - 30mm
Spine Height - 60mm
Toe Height - 25mm
Title: Re: Kippax Wavex Custom T20
Post by: 100 not out on February 26, 2011, 09:53:52 PM: some laminates are not thick.
Title: Re: Kippax Wavex Custom T20
Post by: procricket on February 26, 2011, 09:56:04 PM: helicopter scuff sheet i think

i need a couple of them
Title: Re: Kippax Wavex Custom T20
Post by: uknsaunders on February 26, 2011, 10:01:01 PM: Quote from: procricket on February 26, 2011, 09:56:04 PM
helicopter scuff sheet i think

i need a couple of them

You know who to go to now :). I normally get them from PC Sports in Yeadon, they have it on a big reel.
Title: Re: Kippax Wavex Custom T20
Post by: Colesy on February 26, 2011, 10:03:48 PM: Dave just raid Globe sports when you come to Bristol next, they have a few. Not cheap though.
Title: Re: Kippax Wavex Custom T20
Post by: uknsaunders on February 26, 2011, 10:07:25 PM: Quote from: Colesy on February 26, 2011, 10:03:48 PM
Dave just raid Globe sports when you come to Bristol next, they have a few. Not cheap though.

I pay £3 for a strip.
Title: Re: Kippax Wavex Custom T20
Post by: Colesy on February 26, 2011, 10:08:22 PM: £6 in Globe, although the more you buy they will offer a discount.
Title: Re: Kippax Wavex Custom T20
Post by: procricket on February 26, 2011, 10:10:02 PM: Quote from: Colesy on February 26, 2011, 10:08:22 PM
£6 in Globe, although the more you buy they will offer a discount.

they never did when i was there and the globe sport ones are not the real thing either very thin i have 5 here
Title: Re: Kippax Wavex Custom T20
Post by: Seabo95 on June 22, 2011, 07:11:15 PM: how much was your wavex mate ?
and they dont advertise those stickers on the website?
do they have any other colours?
Title: Re: Kippax Wavex Custom T20
Post by: uknsaunders on June 22, 2011, 09:20:34 PM: I would suggest you give them a ring as you may be pleasantly surprised on the pricing. They have pink,blue,gold from memory.