Topic: Adidas Incurza or Libro Pro (Read 12241 times)

jonpinson · « **Reply #15 on:** December 30, 2010, 10:42:16 PM »

Gentlemen that is a debate for another day, it doesn't really help the thread starter with his question.

What you say is all well and good and you can come here and make us look stupid with you 'insider knowledge' but the simple fact is if a company has x number of grades, I'm not paying G1 prices for a G3 bat. I also don't believe for a moment that Adidas has bought all the best willow so their G3 is as good as everyone elses G1. Baloney.

Tom · « **Reply #16 on:** December 30, 2010, 11:08:56 PM »

Jon, you are so frustrating. Rather than moaning or checking that every post is on topic spend more time reading what I have to say, ask questions and then pass your opinion. I'm in a very fortunate role and I post on here to help others out, I'm not trying to flog gear - merely trying to educate and give a little bit of info which may help you find a next beauty. Whether it's from a competitor or not.

An Adidas G3 could easily be as good as a competitors G1. Its not uncommon to upgrade G4s to G1's or turn handmade clefts into G1/2 bats. I dont know what Adidas' policy is on willow - they may/may not upgrade. They certainly won't get all the best willow, but their system may mean a 20 grain half heartwood pinger is a Club - whereas it may be a top of the range bat from another company.

Its all about performance - so why fuss over price tags and the grade sticker. Buy the best performing bat you can for your money, whether it's an Adidas G3, a Redback G1 or a GM G2. The current system is flawed, so use it to your advantage. Buy from a cricket specialist who knows their onions and where possible handpick a bat. As for prices �300 (after discounts) for a companies top line bat is about par for the course for the market it's not extortionate, no-one has ever got rich selling cricket bats.

Ayrtek Cricket · « **Reply #17 on:** July 12, 2011, 08:49:26 AM »

Had this little number turn up the other day...not a bad profile i must admit!

psincock · « **Reply #18 on:** July 12, 2011, 08:54:50 AM »

Mine should turn up today, will post some pics later.
Looks good ayrtek, cant wait for mine now

Ayrtek Cricket · « **Reply #19 on:** July 12, 2011, 08:56:23 AM »

Yeah noted is was listed as grade 2 on the front sticker, not going to moan as it was very generous of AOC to give it to me

Im sure someone at our club will make use of it....anyone know if these come pre-knocked in

richthekeeper · « **Reply #20 on:** July 12, 2011, 09:11:07 AM »

i've got a Pellara County and it's a lovely bat with great looking willow.

i'd say it's "pre-prepared" but you'll still want to knock it in a bit more and possibly oil it too

johnnyw · « **Reply #21 on:** July 12, 2011, 09:18:25 AM »

Quote from: Ayrtek on July 12, 2011, 08:49:26 AM

Had this little number turn up the other day...not a bad profile i must admit!

What happened to the sticker on the toe or is it just the light?

Ayrtek Cricket · « **Reply #22 on:** July 12, 2011, 09:19:44 AM »

just the light i think mate, the boots werent too bad either but have passed them onto my Dad now as my asics are doing me ok atm. Think this will find its way into one of the younger players kit bags later on as well knowing our lot at training lol

johan95 · « **Reply #23 on:** July 12, 2011, 10:08:23 AM »

I knocked in a Pellara Club for a mate, it was decent. But my mate thought it was quite dead. It was a shame as I wanted to sell him my Lekka but instead of heeding my advice he went and bought a worse bat for the same price.
Having said that the profile on the Incurza looks nice, I had always been interested in that one when I was considering an Adidas last year...