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General Cricket => Players => Topic started by: justnotcricket86 on February 28, 2011, 11:55:01 AM
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I may be a bit late on the uptake here, but is there someone about that can do us a Sachin bat? I know Jonpinson has one, I think, and would be interested knowing more about it.
What's so special about his profile?
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Plenty on here could match his profile but to get similar you need it to be 2lb12+ as that's what he uses plus it has an ultra low middle
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Think I might have to do Matt's head in again
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Kieron has a mr t shape based on sachins bat but you need to like a low middle otherwise you will not get on with it as all the weight is there
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The Hattori is a low middle, will do for me. Just wondered what the deal was with his bats, always seem to be a topic on here, for obvious reasons. Stunning knock from him yesterday, think that makes it 98 International tons
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We have some Tendulkar profiles made by arguably the best bat maker in the uk here at the Uzi shop. As has already been mentioned an exact replica would weigh in no less than 2' 12 due to the profile so a little has been taken off by moderate concaving so the bats we have weigh between 2'8 and 2'11.
Harv
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What bats would they be then?
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What bats would they be then?
Blank Bats made to Asad's requirements by a certain master bat maker.
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I'll get some photos taken and post them up in the next couple of hours.
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I look forward to seeing them as I like a low middle
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Two custom made bats from SS. Around 2' 10 with Tendulkar's bat profile..
http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=7329.msg117535#msg117535
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Look like bloody railway sleepers, although there is a Distinction knocking about here somewhere. Nice looking bats
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I'm lucky enough to have access to some of his old bats and they are very nice, it is one of the most copied shapes going and there must be 4/5 places he does get bats from. I can get you an exact copy of his bat if wanted, plus I can take a picture of it next to the real thing if you want to be sure.
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That would be a photo I would like to see Mike. By the way, bravo on banning that idiot from this morning
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Any chance of you bringing one of his old ones to show us when were down ?
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I'll have to see, they tend not to travel but will ask.
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(http://i964.photobucket.com/albums/ae124/Kovert27/Plain_Bats_3.jpg)
(http://i964.photobucket.com/albums/ae124/Kovert27/Plain_Bats_2.jpg)
(http://i964.photobucket.com/albums/ae124/Kovert27/Plain_Bats_1.jpg)
Just 4 of I think about 20 we have in stock.
Harv
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Look nice I take it these are the lighter ones with concaving?
Any 2lb12-2lb14 ones
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Look nice I take it these are the lighter ones with concaving?
Any 2lb12-2lb14 ones
Heaviest we have is 2.11 though with a lower middle it will feel slightly heavier.
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Damn I like big edge no concaving and at those weights will have some oh well
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Damn I like big edge no concaving and at those weights will have some oh well
I'm certain we have plenty of bats that fit your criteria. Take a butchers at these.....
http://uzisports.com/product_info.php?cPath=1_33&products_id=804
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I like that 2.9, second from the right.
what prices we talking Harvey?
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I like that 2.9, second from the right.
what prices we talking Harvey?
£189.99
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Hmmmm
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Harvey -
I know those bats you have posted look nice, but they really don't look anything like the Sachin profile
(unlike the ones in the other link on this thread:
(http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa367/Sudeep_Thakur/SSBat_12.jpg) )
-Those bats just look like a relatively standard asian profile bat. Just my view obviously, but if you are going to buy a Sachin bat you should do it properly, not just get a poor imitation.
If those bats are being sold as really nice bats with clean faces and good grains then that would be fine with me - the look great, but seriously the look nothing like this
(http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac151/buzzrockport/sachin-1.jpg)
or
(http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac151/buzzrockport/sachin2.jpg)
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Buzz,
As stated in my 1st post they have been made with compromises as they are lighter than 2.12. Some cancaving and obviously the edge size is slightly smaller as the bats are slightly lighter. I'm not claiming that they are an exact match.
Harv
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I get what you are saying and recognise the caveat you put in your earlier post - but my view is that the adjustments have meant that the bats no longer have anything like the Sachin profile - if you wanted a lighter bat in that profile, then the profile will just have to be smaller (thinner) By adding in the concaving and reducing the edge sizes the bats will have a totally difference look, feel and pickup.
I am very happy for people to disagree with me and I am certainly not questioning the quality of the bats
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I was going to post a thread elsewhere about this shape....
As a few will know I used a bat made for Sachin that he had ordered himself rather than a copy, that bat has now found a new owner and I also have used a few copies from the same maker and several of those are also with a new owner. I'd swapped to a rather nice Z de B TT which was too heavy for him but after Instinct started I was promised a free bat in lieu of willow supply and asked for a Sachin.
The result was the biggest Sachin I've seen at his exact weight, 2.13, I have swapped the grip to a double thickness and it now weighs 2.14 including stickers and grip with 41mm edges. I've put it next to a BDM Sachin copy which is 2.13 to give a sense of scale.
(http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh132/camelotcricketer/011-4.jpg)
(http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh132/camelotcricketer/013-1.jpg)
The real thing.
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I'm going to let Asad have his input as it was he who asked the bat maker to clone the Tendulkar profile.
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That's ridiculous, cheers for sharing Mike.
One of the main reasons I started this thread was to find out more about his bats. Has he ever given a reason as to why he uses such a heavy bay for such a small chap?
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Still amazes me that sachin uses 2lb12 bats and used to use 3lb as alot of people say you need a light bat to face true pace or to bat at the top of the order as 2lb12+ bats are usually described as sloggers bats
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I think the main reason a lot of the older players used such a heavy bat was down to the extremely high price for an English willow bat in India and the typical shape had masses of wood in it to reduce breakages. The Indian Pro's I played with and against always quoted this as the reason they all used 3lb's as Sachin started with, he drops down an ounce every couple of years due to long term injuries.
He has them at 2.13 dead with a small round handle and single grip.
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So this is the one you were talking about plus pm'd you pal
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Gorgeous Bat Mike, sent you a pm ..
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Looks alot like the one I have here with 41mm edges that you supplied mike
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Mike, you're not selling the Instinct are you? Or was that post purely for educational purposes...
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god dam that is a sick bat! i could use that lol
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Mike, you're not selling the Instinct are you? Or was that post purely for educational purposes...
I've had a couple of offers since posting pictures, I would if the money was right......
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I've had a couple of offers since posting pictures, I would if the money was right......
Bet you bloody have
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Mike - I will offer you 2hours free coaching for the bat.
As far as I am concerned that would be almost priceless - which is perfect for this bat, which is largely almost priceless too
;)
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Buzz, would you also offer a 20mins intensive thigh pad training course as well?
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2 hours..... would you send your car and driver down to collect me? the Bentley rather than the Maybach and also the number for your nanny?
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Blooming Nora!! That is a monster!!
Ideal bat for you to use, if you felt like using a lighter bat than the usual 3lb TT!
Cripes....that is scary!!
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Justnotcricket86 - that comes as standard
Talisman, on the car for sure, but I am not sure you are ready for Emily yet... :o
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Having seen some photo's of her on here I'd be prepared to trade Cheryl in part ex.....
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Having seen some photo's of her on here I'd be prepared to trade Cheryl in part ex.....
Buzz why havent i seen these photo's... please bring them next time we meet
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I'm going to let Asad have his input as it was he who asked the bat maker to clone the Tendulkar profile.
These bats were going to be made with Tendulkar original(old shape) shape but we couldn't control the weight as I wanted light bats. You are correct Buzz that by doing that it is not exact copy of profile what Tendulkar uses.
The pick up on these bats is excellent and you could say that these are like Asian bats but which bat is not made in Asian style now a days.
I have a Sachin bat which has been sent to my son by SS guy and I would be happy to share the photos with you.
Regards
Asad
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Get them up please asad
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Still amazes me that sachin uses 2lb12 bats and used to use 3lb as alot of people say you need a light bat to face true pace or to bat at the top of the order as 2lb12+ bats are usually described as sloggers bats
Back when Sachin was a little kid playing in Mumbai (prolly 10-12 y/o), he couldn't afford a bat of his own. So he'd share his elder brother Ajit's bat. Obviously that was too heavy for him then, but that's how he got used to heavy bats at a very young age. He's started using lighter bats after getting chronic tennis elbow. I believe he said he uses 2'12 bats now, but Mike might know better...
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will do , i need to find as he hides away his bats. He has just signed a deal with SS.
I think it was 2.10 dead weight but pick up was like a 2.8 weight.
He will be receiving few more bats from SS as they are being made for him at the moment
Regards
Asad
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Back when Sachin was a little kid playing in Mumbai (prolly 10-12 y/o), he couldn't afford a bat of his own. So he'd share his elder brother Ajit's bat. Obviously that was too heavy for him then, but that's how he got used to heavy bats at a very young age. He's started using lighter bats after getting chronic tennis elbow. I believe he said he uses 2'12 bats now, but Mike might know better...
He does indeed uses around 2.12 weight as the delivery he got from BAs recently was made in that weight
Regards
asad
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I want one
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Asad, is your son a pro then if he is getting a deal with SS, or is this done through yourself?
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He is in the Gloucestershire academy, I think that is correct Asad ? along with Christian who is on the forum also.
Asad, will call you later this week.
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Asad, is your son a pro then if he is getting a deal with SS, or is this done through yourself?
He plays for Gloucestershire 2nd team and hoping to get into 1st team. He is currently busy with his A level exams so I am trying my best to keep him away spending all his time on Cricket.
He spent last week training with 1st team at Bristol County Ground.
The SS guys signed him directly and I don't know the exact details of the deal.
Saying that SS and BAS guys are very close family friends and they signed him not on our friendship basis but on his cricketing abilities(I hope)
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Sounds like he has a chance of making it then Asad. Will he play club cricket if not in the first team ?
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well John Bracewell told him that if he scores few hundreds in the 2nd team he will give him a chance in the 1st team.
He will be playing for Marlborough 1st team on Saturdays first half of the season as he is their Captain.
Regards
asad
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Off to see the GCCC lads on the 16th if hes about :) that bat weighs in at 2.12.3 now michael and will be given another whirl at nets tomorrow :D
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well John Bracewell told him that if he scores few hundreds in the 2nd team he will give him a chance in the 1st team.
He will be playing for Marlborough 1st team on Saturdays first half of the season as he is their Captain.
Regards
asad
Asad is George Fox still playing there and the off spinner who i forgot his name..
Lovely ground is Marlborough lovely place mate i got married there
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Look nice I take it these are the lighter ones with concaving?
Any 2lb12-2lb14 ones
Just found an SS Blank in the Tendulkar profile.
25 grains........2.13......No concaving.....mmmmm mmmmm!
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Harvey you have a PM
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Just found an SS Blank in the Tendulkar profile.
25 grains........2.13......No concaving.....mmmmm mmmmm!
My mistake........30 Grains.
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Any photos and is that with a normal grip?
Any heartwood?
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(http://i964.photobucket.com/albums/ae124/Kovert27/DSCF3561.jpg)
(http://i964.photobucket.com/albums/ae124/Kovert27/DSCF3560.jpg)
(http://i964.photobucket.com/albums/ae124/Kovert27/DSCF3559.jpg)
(http://i964.photobucket.com/albums/ae124/Kovert27/DSCF3562.jpg)
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How much you asking for that then mate?
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How much you asking for that then mate?
£275
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Any photos and is that with a normal grip?
Any heartwood?
Normal grip and no heartwood.
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Why the high price compared to top of the range ss bats?
Grain structue maybe or is this that special and that much better than other ss bats in your eyes
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Why the high price compared to top of the range ss bats?
Grain structue maybe or is this that special and that much better than other ss bats in your eyes
Think you've answered your own question.
Grain structure for one and performance another. It is a very special bat.
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for once i not that impressed i am afraid
Not my kind of look and not the straightest of grains
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Nor me does not look that big tbh but maybe the photos as for 2lb13 I want a big stick
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Looks horrible to me, similar grains to my Kashmir part made I had!
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each to their own.
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but asad has some beauty's
I find it funny i keep looking at all the players bats and i seeing most have between 8 and 15 grains.....
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Looks horrible to me, similar grains to my Kashmir part made I had!
Why do u always come up with some stupid comments. I used to think that you have some knowledge about cricket but more I read about your posts i think it is not worth you posting any comments or me reading your replies.
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kids Asad
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Why do u always come up with some stupid comments. I used to think that you have some knowledge about cricket but more I read about your posts i think it is not worth you posting any comments or me reading your replies.
To be fair Asad I love tight grains but don't like the look of those on the SS, I think you are being unfair if he feels that he doesn't like them, if we all agreed on the same things the world would be a boring place, have it in the shop on Friday and I'll have a look in person ;)
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I am not a grain man Mike and my main criteria chosing a bat is that the pick up and How soft it is pressed.
I don't think my comments were unfair as he has previously wrote similar comments about another of my bat. I have been posting here for many years and I would take Constructive feedback from someone who has good knowledge about Cricket bats.
It is the way he writes about other peoples equipment. Plz feel free and come and have a look and feel the bat. It is at the shop.
Regards
Asad
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Hopefully will be there next week as well ;)
Not a huge grain fan myself more in the rebound as it can look like crap for all I care as long as the ball goes bye bye I'm happy but I'm sure you have some there that will do that as well but some people like loads of grains and you have to cater to all markets to survive I guess
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I am not a grain man Mike and my main criteria chosing a bat is that the pick up and How soft it is pressed.
Hi Asad - please can you explain a little more about what you mean when you say "how soft it is pressed"? I thought if a bat was pressed soft it would just need more knocking in? I agree that the impact of the number of grains is frequently a personal thing, as is pick up but pressing ???
I should caveat my comments with the disclaimer that I know nothing about how bats are made or pressed and only a little about how you use one!!!