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OwzatOllie

Sports Direct GM Mana
« on: July 20, 2018, 11:24:24 AM »
Hey all!

With my match bat starting to crack near the handle a replacement is due!
Last week I gambled on a GM Mana 606 as it was down to £65
I was dubious as it didn't list the weight of the bat...
Really pleasantly surprised! A dent in the spine which I've managed to encourage most of it out with a few drops of water, picks up nicely, handle is much thicker than I am used to using but the bat is well balanced, and I weighed it as 2'9.

I thought it was last year's version but it is actually a 2018 with the new grip!
Pressed quite hard I struggle to make a dent with a mallet in the middle but down near the toe needs a bit more knocking!




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Re: Sports Direct GM Mana
« Reply #1 on: July 20, 2018, 11:56:48 AM »
Looks as if you have done well there.
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Re: Sports Direct GM Mana
« Reply #2 on: July 20, 2018, 01:00:29 PM »
tidy! could definitely have done a lot worse!
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Re: Sports Direct GM Mana
« Reply #3 on: July 20, 2018, 01:43:06 PM »
If it plays as good as it looks you’ve got a bargain there
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Re: Sports Direct GM Mana
« Reply #4 on: July 20, 2018, 09:55:44 PM »
This is what I call bargain. GM is producing some amazing Bats. I hope it serves you well.
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Re: Sports Direct GM Mana
« Reply #5 on: July 20, 2018, 10:50:13 PM »
Lucky you! I ordered a kaha 606 as it showed the same pricetag but 2 days after placing the order i got an email that its gone out of stock. Y take the money if u dont have the product in the first place :(
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Re: Sports Direct GM Mana
« Reply #6 on: July 21, 2018, 02:41:54 AM »
Bought one of these myself, mine looked a lot better than that, had 13 grains and 50/50 heartwood,
 
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Re: Sports Direct GM Mana
« Reply #7 on: July 21, 2018, 08:52:00 AM »
Quote from: Australian fast bowler on July 21, 2018, 02:41:54 AM
Bought one of these myself, mine looked a lot better than that, had 13 grains and 50/50 heartwood,
 

heavier?
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Re: Sports Direct GM Mana
« Reply #8 on: July 21, 2018, 06:33:50 PM »
Quote from: Australian fast bowler on July 21, 2018, 02:41:54 AM
Bought one of these myself, mine looked a lot better than that, had 13 grains and 50/50 heartwood,
 

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder ;) Personally don't like heartwood!

Hope you are happy with it though! :)
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Re: Sports Direct GM Mana
« Reply #9 on: July 22, 2018, 05:25:32 AM »
Quote from: prim0pyr0 on July 21, 2018, 08:52:00 AM
heavier?

2lb 9.1oz

Dont know what many more would want, even straight grains with a tiny blemish above the hitting area. not bad for 65 pounds!!
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Re: Sports Direct GM Mana
« Reply #10 on: July 22, 2018, 05:46:06 AM »
I would have snapped it up, ticks boxes, haven't seen profile. maybe right handers prefer heart wood on other edge.
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Re: Sports Direct GM Mana
« Reply #11 on: July 23, 2018, 01:54:33 AM »
Quote from: prim0pyr0 on July 22, 2018, 05:46:06 AM
I would have snapped it up, ticks boxes, haven't seen profile. maybe right handers prefer heart wood on other edge.

Profile is good with the short blade. Personally always loved heartwood on my inside edge as a RH , dont know why, just always did. And l love a blemish either above or below the hitting area, always think they make that middle just a bit bigger
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