The Guardian - Blades, grades and custom-mades: inside the world of batmaking
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The Guardian - Blades, grades and custom-mades: inside the world of batmaking
« on: September 11, 2023, 02:34:53 PM »
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Re: The Guardian - Blades, grades and custom-mades: inside the world of batmaking
« Reply #1 on: September 11, 2023, 03:58:05 PM »
Amazing article

Did not know salix had gone nearly under a few times …

Surprised by that …

The only notable big name not mentioned in the uk in article was Keeley
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Re: The Guardian - Blades, grades and custom-mades: inside the world of batmaking
« Reply #2 on: September 11, 2023, 04:17:37 PM »
Quote from: Thamesvalley on September 11, 2023, 03:58:05 PM
The only notable big name not mentioned in the uk in article was Keeley

No mention of M&H or Newbery either, or the better known boutique brands - H4L, Kippax, etc.
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Re: The Guardian - Blades, grades and custom-mades: inside the world of batmaking
« Reply #3 on: September 11, 2023, 04:18:58 PM »
They above would prob be grouped in with the few mentioned by Blathers at B3.
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Re: The Guardian - Blades, grades and custom-mades: inside the world of batmaking
« Reply #4 on: September 11, 2023, 04:28:24 PM »
Not a criticism but very hard to get hold of h4l , maybe very busy .

So maybe a reason ..
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Re: The Guardian - Blades, grades and custom-mades: inside the world of batmaking
« Reply #5 on: September 11, 2023, 06:07:51 PM »
Matt is flying solo when juggling bat making, willow felling and processing.

If you are after something I’m happy to act as his PA and can assist with the order 🫡
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Re: The Guardian - Blades, grades and custom-mades: inside the world of batmaking
« Reply #6 on: September 11, 2023, 06:46:09 PM »
Quote from: Ayrtek Cricket on September 11, 2023, 06:07:51 PM
Matt is flying solo when juggling bat making, willow felling and processing.

If you are after something I’m happy to act as his PA and can assist with the order 🫡

Can recommend the Cricket Boutique concierge service 😅
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Re: The Guardian - Blades, grades and custom-mades: inside the world of batmaking
« Reply #7 on: September 11, 2023, 08:09:54 PM »
Was just about to post this too
Phil walker did a great job with this.
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Re: The Guardian - Blades, grades and custom-mades: inside the world of batmaking
« Reply #8 on: September 11, 2023, 09:16:49 PM »
Quote from: Jimbo on September 11, 2023, 06:46:09 PM
Can recommend the Cricket Boutique concierge service 😅

Haha thanks mate. VIP treatment for CBF members 🫡

Drop me a line if I can assist, for some reason I don’t get notifications of PM’s on the TCB account but do via this one 🤷‍♂️
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