So, I couldn't resist getting hold of a GM Mogul as soon as possible. Ever since I saw the shape and design first appear on here I thought it looked really different and exactly the sort of profile I would like. I must admit that I also liked the colours and as always the classy GM stickers.
I got hold of Jake when I saw his pics of the hand-picked bats and really liked the look of the 606 Mogul that was just under 2lb 9oz. It was a smooth transaction and the bat arrived safely a few days later.
When I got it out of the box I was immediately pleased with it as it just looks fantastic. For a 606 it has really straight grains and quite a few of them. Some blemishes and heartwood are present but these are mainly cosmetic I reckon and it looks much better than you'd expect from a 606.
The shape looks even better in the flesh with wood taken away from the shoulders and toe, which is a bit duck-billed but not totally. The edges are 38mm and I reckon the spine height is 58mm. There is just the merest hint of concaving which is amazing as I thought this is where the lower grades would differ from the higher grades and I expected a lot more concaving on this bat.
The pick-up is just sublime and the only way I can describe it is that it feels light picking it up with just one hand. I was told it was just under 2lb 9oz and when I popped it in the scales it was 2lb 8.8oz so pretty spot on there. It looks like a 2lb 9oz bat in size but does feel lighter in the hands and I am comparing this to other 2lb 9oz bats I have had.
The final thing is the wonderful ripple grip which I have always loved and this is over a nice feeling thick handle that is slightly oval at the bottom - just feels really comfy.
Enjoy the pics and many thanks to Jake and Vitas cricket. I really don't think you can spend £110 better on a cricket bat for the 2015 season.
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