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My new RK Custom!!!!!!
« on: May 09, 2013, 06:48:12 PM »
So finally it has arrived! Been waiting a couple months for this and it is one hell of a bat! This is what I asked for:

Newbery Thruxton profile
2.8 in weight
Minimal concaving
Round handle with oval bottom hand
Hardwood toe insert
Grade 1 with outside edge heartwood (I am a lefty)

What I received was this! The weight is DEAD on 2.8lbs, very impressed Ryan! Picks up like a feather, bottom hand grip is great, profile is stunning, toe insert is immaculate and generally nothing bad I can say about it! I've stuck one good coat of oil on it before I took the pictures and given it a light tap with the mallet and the rebound is superb. Going to be a train once it's knocked in and opens up.

The quality of the finishing is brilliant, and far exceeds the quality of my 3 other bats (Kookaburra, Slazenger, Adidas)

And all of this for £130? You'd think that Ryan was having you on but it is such a good deal, just got to be patient! I am very much looking forward to using it once i've knocked it in and will definately be buying all my bats in the future from Ryan!

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Re: My new RK Custom!!!!!!
« Reply #1 on: May 09, 2013, 09:53:36 PM »
From the pictures I could see it looks like a very nice bat. RK seems to be producing some great bats at present.
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Re: My new RK Custom!!!!!!
« Reply #2 on: May 09, 2013, 10:56:49 PM »
Very nice indeed. I am absolutely loving the bat Ryan made for me last month, the thing is a howitzer.
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Re: My new RK Custom!!!!!!
« Reply #3 on: May 09, 2013, 11:38:55 PM »
That does look like a steal at that price.
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Re: My new RK Custom!!!!!!
« Reply #4 on: May 10, 2013, 03:56:14 AM »
Really liking all the rk bats i am seeing. Fabulous looking bat you have mate.
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Re: My new RK Custom!!!!!!
« Reply #5 on: May 10, 2013, 06:49:27 AM »
Why do bats have that tiny hole in the toe?
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Re: My new RK Custom!!!!!!
« Reply #6 on: May 10, 2013, 06:50:06 AM »
Such a classic profile!
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Re: My new RK Custom!!!!!!
« Reply #7 on: May 10, 2013, 07:26:11 AM »
Quote from: lethalshrapnel on May 10, 2013, 06:49:27 AM
Why do bats have that tiny hole in the toe?

That's made from the lathe when binding the handle, most brands have them but are hidden my toe guards.

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Re: My new RK Custom!!!!!!
« Reply #8 on: May 10, 2013, 07:28:24 AM »
Ps. thanks for the review Russ, sorry about the time it's taken but i don't like to rush the bats i make.

Hope she serves you well!
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Re: My new RK Custom!!!!!!
« Reply #9 on: May 10, 2013, 08:24:01 AM »
Aaaah! Yes, makes sense.
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Re: My new RK Custom!!!!!!
« Reply #10 on: May 10, 2013, 09:10:19 AM »
classic looking profile
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Re: My new RK Custom!!!!!!
« Reply #11 on: May 10, 2013, 10:08:47 AM »
Quote from: Ryan on May 10, 2013, 07:28:24 AM
Ps. thanks for the review Russ, sorry about the time it's taken but i don't like to rush the bats i make.

Hope she serves you well!

No problems mate, haven't had a dry enough game to warrant using a good bat yet anyway. I can tell you've put alot of time and effort into making it. Hoping it lasts me a long time but at the same time looking forward to the next bat I order from you! Keep up the good work..
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Re: My new RK Custom!!!!!!
« Reply #12 on: May 10, 2013, 02:09:27 PM »
great work Ryan. like the profile of that.
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Re: My new RK Custom!!!!!!
« Reply #13 on: May 10, 2013, 08:06:36 PM »
had a tiny surface crack when knocking in the edges. so frustrating haha. the only thing i am struggling with is that it has been pressed very hard and knocking in is going to take a while. should play like a dream after though!
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« Reply #14 on: May 12, 2013, 06:55:13 PM »
Have spent the weekend knocking it in and I think it's ready to stick a sheet on and go. The ping off this thing is immense for such a light bat, can't wait till it opens up!
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