Also known as "why I hate Dave (ProcricketB3), but in the nicest possible way".
I don't have the money to waste on bats, and this time of year I certainly don't need one. Then ProcricketB3 comes along Friday last week, starting the thread about the "special bats at special prices". Whilst I have always wanted a B3, I didn't think there would one that I could afford (in fact, there still isn't).
He chucked a few nice looking bats up and was sorely tempted but wanted to hang on. The Misbah looked nice and was probably going for it when he chucked up this one. 6 reasonably straight grains and a bit of heartwood on inside edge.
An absolute steal at £80 + P&P. So I gave B3 a ring and spoke to both Dave and Streaky (I think it was). Both were very nice and helpful. Told me a few bits about the bat and sorted the payment. Posted out same day and delivered by lunchtime today. Great service.
The bat was advertised as 2:12, but comes up at 2:11 on my scales. The finishing on the front is excellent and decent on the back. There are a couple of patches which is not 100% smooth but certainly nothing to be worried about. This was advertised as a sample bat, so I did not expect perfect finishing. He couldn't say who it was for, and neither will I, I think but it is certainly nice to have one of his shape.
I have tapped it up gently with a new ball and the rebound is very good. A small blemish feels a bit harder, but still goes well.
Bat picks up really well for it's weight. The one thing it feels is a touch short, maybe that is me not picking a bat up for a while but I will check with my others tonight.
Overall, for the price, very happy. Would definitely do but from there again.
Thanks guys.
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Topic: My B3 Review - first look (Read 2106 times)