Talisman Perfect Storm - Super Sized!
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mk_chappo

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Talisman Perfect Storm - Super Sized!
« on: March 12, 2010, 06:23:31 PM »

Got this from Mike a couple of weeks ago. Asked him for something really 'big'. Boy did I get a surprise!
After frantic knocking in and a few good sessions on the bowling machine finally dared use it against some 'real' bowling. 

Specs
Weight 2.10
Standard blade / Short Handle
Edge Size 40.5 mm
Grains 12 plus a touch of heartwood

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First Impressions
This bat must be made of balsa wood! The bat looks like it should weigh 3lb+ but it feels even lighter than its 2.10 dead weight. It is completely different to any other bat I have picked up. Bat felt really nice in the hand with quite a large round top half on the handle and a comfortable ovalled bottom half. Needless to say pick was very, very light and easy to throw around.

First use
Superb! I wouldn't say the bat goes any better off the middle than some other bats I have used but the middle seems to be anywhere from the bottom of the splice to the toe! You don't even have to hit it too cleanly / off the middle either (which is a bonus for me!) to send the ball sailing away.

Overall
I love this bat! It is bigger and lighter than any bat I have had.
I've got to say a big 'thanks' to Mike for digging this one out for me. One very happy chappy!
I can't wait to get out there and put some hapless bowling to the sword!
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Re: Talisman Perfect Storm - Super Sized!
« Reply #1 on: March 12, 2010, 06:35:21 PM »

For 2lb 10oz this has ridiculously big edges!
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Re: Talisman Perfect Storm - Super Sized!
« Reply #2 on: March 12, 2010, 06:38:47 PM »

Damn that's nice how much do these go for
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Re: Talisman Perfect Storm - Super Sized!
« Reply #3 on: March 12, 2010, 06:45:20 PM »

mr chappo....not too dissimilar to this little [!] beauty that was sourced from Mr B

 http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=4730.0
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Re: Talisman Perfect Storm - Super Sized!
« Reply #4 on: March 12, 2010, 07:37:39 PM »

Harry
That's another cracker from Mike. Profile does look very similar. Trust you are as happy as I am with mine?
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Re: Talisman Perfect Storm - Super Sized!
« Reply #5 on: March 12, 2010, 07:39:25 PM »

i've yet to use it in anger....carefully knocking it in along with a few others i've purchased recently....but to say i'm happy would be a massive understatement.....the podfather always delivers!
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Re: Talisman Perfect Storm - Super Sized!
« Reply #6 on: March 12, 2010, 08:09:52 PM »

i hate you, you (bat)whores ;) im so jealous :(
like roco, if you dont mind me asking how much did these set you back?
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Re: Talisman Perfect Storm - Super Sized!
« Reply #7 on: March 24, 2010, 09:31:07 PM »

That is one lush piece of willow, reminds me of a GM I had, that looked and felt like it was made of Balsa wood as it was so large compared to the weight. Hope it plays as well as it looks
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Re: Talisman Perfect Storm - Super Sized!
« Reply #8 on: March 24, 2010, 09:36:37 PM »

That bat is huge for the weight! Top notch...
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