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Ajdal

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Re: Show off your Keeleys!
« Reply #285 on: April 26, 2023, 12:16:37 PM »

lovely bat, is it a SB/LH setup? With that shape it should pick really good too
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Re: Show off your Keeleys!
« Reply #286 on: April 26, 2023, 12:29:15 PM »

It's actually a standard Short Handle. Pick up is lovely considering the weight.
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Re: Show off your Keeleys!
« Reply #287 on: April 26, 2023, 04:50:12 PM »

Lovely looking bat.
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Re: Show off your Keeleys!
« Reply #288 on: April 26, 2023, 05:16:18 PM »

Just to say you cant judge a Keeley shape by its stickers - for bats direct from them, they are happy for you to have whichever stickers on any bat.

If its full profile, no concaving, thats the Superior profile. Worx has bigger edges and some concaving.
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Re: Show off your Keeleys!
« Reply #289 on: April 28, 2023, 09:46:38 PM »

You might well be right, perhaps I just had the model.

I have just watched a GCCC video from 7 years ago and the players edition is very different to the bat I had. However it also looks very different to this bat - still has the large edges but much more concaving and it does look to have had a higher spine and middle.


Here are pics of the Keeley Warner Kaboom style shape, the Players Edition Kaboom and a Keeley Pro that was made in the shape requested when he gets bats from Tim nowadays.




























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Re: Show off your Keeleys!
« Reply #290 on: May 12, 2023, 09:30:49 AM »

Whilst sitting on the sofa for much of last Saturday watching the rain fall, waiting for the inevitable message to come through that my first league game of the season was cancelled, I started working my way around the various Insta accounts for some of the larger and the smaller batmakers we have in the UK.

At some stage on the Saturday, I saw Keeley post some images of a new sticker range that they were launching in a very fetching royal / cadbury purple.

Over the long weekend, Keeley had 20% off all items using a discount code, so I thought I would get in touch with Keeley via their Instagram account to learn a little more about the new labels. From what I was told, this colour set will form part of their permanent range and if I were to place an order via the website, they would be happy to add these stickers to the bat.

I decided to take the plunge and order:

  • Grade 3 Superior (2lb 8oz - 2lb 10oz)
  • A Pink Bat Cover
  • A set of Worx II Batting Gloves

I had a few messages on Tuesday to confirm the finer details of my order and yesterday, the box arrived with the new kit.

The bat is exactly what I was looking for. 2lb 9.1oz in its current form (I will butcher the grip setup at some stage today) and the gloves feel lovely.

Tapping up with both a new ball and an older ball, the bat feels great and makes a super sound. I will get the edges and the toes knocked in a little further and perhaps get ready to give it a go on Sunday.

Enjoy some photos!

















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Re: Show off your Keeleys!
« Reply #291 on: June 16, 2023, 01:33:58 PM »

So, at the start of the season, I decided to get an order in for a Superior bat with the new Cadbury Purple stickers applied.

Having used that bat for the last 3 or 4 weeks, I have been thoroughly impressed so for no reason whatsoever, I thought I would place another order.

I decided to replicate the order from last time:

  • Grade 3 Superior
  • Finished weight of 2lb 8oz / 2lb 9oz
  • All back WORX stickers

Having placed the order late on Tuesday, I was not expecting to have DPD knock on my door this morning with bat in hand! Initial impressions are as positive as the previous. A super looking blade, especially for a grade 3. It feels really nice in the hands and has hit the brief completely with a finished weight on 2lb 8.4oz.

Here is what arrived:

















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Re: Show off your Keeleys!
« Reply #292 on: November 17, 2024, 05:19:07 PM »

Sorry for reviving an old topic but I thought better to do this than to start another one!

I’ve had a Worx 017 for the last couple of years which has been an absolute gun, but is starting to break apart - so I’m on the hunt for another Keeley.

I got an 074 in a recent sale - was the same weight as my 017 but had a much heavier pickup so I sent it back as I knew I wouldn’t use it.

Was wondering if anyone else had found similar?

I think I may try a superior next time round so would also appreciate anyone sharing their experiences with them as well.
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Re: Show off your Keeleys!
« Reply #293 on: November 17, 2024, 07:16:01 PM »

Excellent that there is a topic just for Keeley bats. This will obviously include older Newbury and Black Cat bats, plus the odd more custom bat I assume  ;)
Will just start by posting a pic myself.

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Re: Show off your Keeleys!
« Reply #294 on: November 17, 2024, 08:48:32 PM »

Black Cat! You still got one @petehosk ?
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Re: Show off your Keeleys!
« Reply #295 on: November 17, 2024, 09:42:03 PM »

I have indeed! Black Cat Shadow. Obviously made by Tim when he was still at Newbury.  :D
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Re: Show off your Keeleys!
« Reply #296 on: November 17, 2024, 11:06:43 PM »

Gutted I got rid of the Joker I had now
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Re: Show off your Keeleys!
« Reply #297 on: November 18, 2024, 08:52:50 AM »

No evidence of your bat buying reducing with age then Pete... I think you have more bats in that coffin than I have owned in my life!
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