Fine bat as it is, it wasn't destined for a Pro as he never selected it. Something wasn't right (can't see what though!) so it's sat on a shelf somewhere. Nice story, nice bat and nice gift for Vic.
I cannot quantify that it is/was a bat made for (insert test players name here).
What I do know is that having taken off the stickers the bat appears to be an SS without the TON stampings.
Who was it made for? A test player? A Ranji player?
I don't honestly know for sure.
Buuuuuuut, this bat has the BEST ping I have EVER come across. Not "just about the best" or "nearly the best"...it is THE BEST.
My SS Gladiator does not come close - and it is a brilliant bat.
It is way better than even my lam - and I never thought it possible that a one piece bat could top that beauty...but tis bat does.
All I can say is this...I am certain this bat was intended for SOMEONE of test/first class level. As it appears to be hand crafted, but to the identical design/contours of recent SS bats.
This bat has usurped ALL my other bats to be my match bat this summer.
The chap who gave it to me has 5-6 other "pro" bats that were earmarked for other Indian players...and in one case, an Aussie biffer.
I have no reason to doubt this guy as he has a bat collection numbering in the 3 figures AND has some cracking connections in India (no it is not Brimble before you ask).
I do not want to appear to be a spokesperson/salesman for this guy, as I am aware that would be against the forum rules. But, I can say this bat - irrespective of where it is from, is the real deal. I can understand how guys can play a defensive stroke that goes for 4 as with this lightly pressed bit of willow, it is easy to see why.
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