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fromthehip

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« on: January 26, 2018, 02:10:06 PM »
Just a few pics of newest purchase
Have had a few top end bats pass through since September 17 but not found anything I felt comfortable with
Ie: gm chrome le...ss Gladiator Players Edition
So was after something very similar to a b&s le I had circa 2014
Managed to find out that phantom’s bat maker may well have made my b&s
So first impression is good lovely pick up oval handle at bottom round at the top
2lb9.5 only just passing through mcc bat gauge
Not the softest but by no means a brick taps up well pretty much all over
Finishing good no scuff sheet does have relatively thin toe guard which I like
Rather flat face not a fan of the grip but will change that although bit disappointed it’s a bit grubby
Insanely good bad case
Stickers actually look better in the flesh definitely marmite







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Re: Phantom shadow pro-v
« Reply #1 on: January 26, 2018, 03:28:53 PM »
That is a beauty.
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« Reply #2 on: January 26, 2018, 03:35:07 PM »
2lb 9.5oz for that beast - you got a beauty there
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Re: Phantom shadow pro-v
« Reply #3 on: January 26, 2018, 08:41:53 PM »
Super stick. Good grainage. Big for the weight. Imperial purple is always a winner.
Unless you're playing County/State cricket, get rid of that bat gauge and go as big as you like, I say!
To us mortals, the rules don't apply.
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Re: Phantom shadow pro-v
« Reply #4 on: January 26, 2018, 10:11:09 PM »
Forget the 20 grainers, that is perfect!! Hope you’ve found your match bat!!
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Re: Phantom shadow pro-v
« Reply #5 on: January 26, 2018, 11:04:16 PM »
Echo the other comments!

Looks an absolute beauty for the size and weight!! 😍
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Re: Phantom shadow pro-v
« Reply #6 on: January 29, 2018, 10:08:22 PM »
very nice bat there! nice find :D
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Re: Phantom shadow pro-v
« Reply #7 on: January 30, 2018, 02:45:19 PM »
That's interesting, I've just looked up Phantom Cricket.  It says its based in Leatherhead.  It looks like it is where Romida's was.  Has Romida's closed down ?

And that's a lovely stick.
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Re: Phantom shadow pro-v
« Reply #8 on: January 30, 2018, 03:07:13 PM »
No I believe that comes up on google as they stock a few
Understand phantom are Crawley way
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Re: Phantom shadow pro-v
« Reply #9 on: January 30, 2018, 04:23:48 PM »
Romida leatherhead has definitely not closed down.
It isn't allowed to...!
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Re: Phantom shadow pro-v
« Reply #10 on: February 06, 2018, 03:14:30 PM »
Very nice looking bat and a lovely shape. Bat cover - outstanding. In the sale, I have bought some Phantom flannels (one for the juniors there), very nice they are too.
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Re: Phantom shadow pro-v
« Reply #11 on: February 12, 2018, 12:26:42 PM »
Quote from: DorsetDan on January 30, 2018, 03:43:26 PM
Really great looking bat!

http://phantomcricket.com/contact-us/


Excellent, you can't trust google for everything !  The search says it's in Leatherhead an the streetview is Romida's.  I'm pleased now as I have spent many an hour in Romida. over the years. 

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=phantom+cricket&sourceid=ie7&rls=com.microsoft:en-GB:IE-Address&ie=&oe=&safe=active&gfe_rd=cr&dcr=0&ei=JIeBWqiVLePAXtaaougI&gws_rd=ssl
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