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[procricket]

Marks roughly two inch higher than optimum power zone but this is due to bounce of the indoor surface.

Well after my net the other night used it twice spent around a hour on the edges and toe it is my favourite bat and in truth ruined all my other bats.

Pick Up

I call it the air bat although i have moved away from the big shoulder counter balance theory however with the slight duckbill and extra heavy handle which i did ask for it has countered it brilliantly and gives the Air feeling in the profile making it feel really good neutral pick up.

Coverage

This is what i look for in a bat as let's be honest we do not always middle the ball as club cricketers so want as much coverage as possible. It has a mid middle in my eye but extends quite low and high and with the weight kept in the back by the full profile extends wide. The toe as per any bat and with the bill is what it is (it will not go for 6 off the toe)

Good all round bat for driving  and back foot play.

Square toe does add weight and is not what streaky would advice however it feels better in the stance so i go for it however i suspect with the give indoor i will have to be very careful indeed.

Pressing

As per B3 as each cleft is it got what i call the stiff ready press yes you need to work on the edges and toe it goes from the off.
Overall

This bat has convinced me to go more to my natural weight and feel of a bat it feels a big bat and sturdy whilst in the net i only was looking to punch and force it felt bloody brilliant.

I do get lots made up in various concepts and designs some to show what can be done and some for finding the perfect bat.

IF YOU BESPOKE GET WHAT YOU WANT BUT DO ALLOW FOR THE GUYS EXPERTISE TO HELP YOU.

[Sivlar13]

Life goal is to be able to test as many bats as you do mate, could do with having some funds first though haha

[sarg]

Really Nice Bat Dave.

I know what you mean about stiff press in the comment above, but man when they open up they go like brilliantly. I've knocked in nearly 60 bats this season for players and my club and my B3s perform better than the majority post knock and I don't have a 3 stripe or crown.

Now played in, I nearly killed short leg on Saturday after a juicy fall toss was given. I don't think i have ever felt a middle that good in 25 years of play. Convinced me.

Not a big fan of a flat toe and would recommend rounding the corners before the new ball does it for you lol. Inside edge repair is my common repair this season and a bit of deflection helps.

I think coverage is a misleading concept. Performance is product of the willow quality and pressing these days and swell where the more powerful spots come off. GN100 is good example. As the B3 is pressed prior to handling i think this is what this gives a large  hitting area. I still like your old Zizi profile and hope to get my hands on it.

Good luck for the season ahead.

[brokenbat]

@procricket B3 what do you mean "heavy handles"? Just bigger?

[procricket]

Not for me pal coverage is not just a concept it is a fact inline with good pressing. Willow quality is another topic for another day...

But comments like your are most welcome pal and i have been keeping a eye on the blogs/facebook stuff very good mate and a good read.

Wish you the best and square toe is my thing agree it not for longevity but i just like it and will not round it off even though the good Doctor asks me to,

I do not even have my bats bones or anything i like the Asian looks of bats and B3 cater for me so all bases covered for me.

Your bat your way!!!!

[procricket]

@procricket B3 what do you mean "heavy handles"? Just bigger?

No weight in the handle not bigger more weight some naturally are heavier i go for as heavy as i can within the size.

[sarg]

No weight in the handle not bigger more weight some naturally are heavier i go for as heavy as i can within the size.

That's a great way to counterbalance. Bet it feels nice and agile in the hands.

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[The Doctor]

Been experimenting over the winter with big massive bats and big weights and through evaluation from a coach and from myself involving heavy net sessions i have come to the end and this is the bat for me.

Surprise it not oversized or heavy it suits me both in terms of swell position and also in weight.

The pick up is better than the tonto which surprised me as the middle is not as high up and the toe is thicker.

I have the hitting area where my cracks and marks are from all my bats and followed a simple pattern.

Choosing the cleft was important as i new after 4 different designs to get it exact what i wanted and around the weight i wanted i was left with not many clefts

at 400 this bat would be around 2-12 and a half finished so i new a 360 to get it down to around 2-8 and a half which i have been told and feel is really my optimum weight with this pick up which was tested on streaky new contraption which will be show very soon.

It will be used straight out of the wrapper on the bowling machine as i have knocked the edge in and toe and happy to bang and go.

So the cleft it has quite a number of grains which is unlike me and a knot further down the blade which add the character to my bat .

Why the square toe because it feels right like it and it what i wanted!!!

SO

Density 361
Weight 2-8.5 Oz (Scuffed and finished)
Spine 68mm
Edge 39mm
Profile Full 1mm concaving higher up blade
Shoulder 12mm
Toe At thickest point 25mm

Anyway enough Pictures








Pictures ain't great sorry for that got to be honest I'm like a kid you know when you try a few and don't find then finally the one comes .

My passion for bats has risen since Christmas again i have had the best from India and England under my nose but this is special really special and i picked it.

Took along time but I'm very happy sorry for the crap English and grammar will report back after netting will i go in against balls as well as machine !!!!

Hi Dave, @procricket - I have a customer wanting a bat similar to this - could you DM me the number on the handle please pal.

Cheers streaky

[Buzz]

Who can blame them!

[Garmatthews]

Hi Dave, @procricket - I have a customer wanting a bat similar to this - could you DM me the number on the handle please pal.

Cheers streaky

4305, he mentioned it in one of the previous comments

[Umi]

I currently am using a square toe bat (NB 1080 limited edition), I think square toe with round face is a great mixture, like those b3 pics above mate.

I wanted to attach my bat pic but it says the picture size is too big. I will make a replica of that bat from B3 with a low density cleft

[Ams4287]

I currently am using a square toe bat (NB 1080 limited edition), I think square toe with round face is a great mixture, like those b3 pics above mate.

I wanted to attach my bat pic but it says the picture size is too big. I will make a replica of that bat from B3 with a low density cleft

Use Photobucket mate and copy the link. If you use the forum search function there's loads of advice on the topic. Welcome to the forum also - a bat review / pics is always a good start

[Canners]

Great bat this B3- best pickup on any bat that I've used