As many of you have seen I bought a Solitaire a few weeks back however because it was too heavy I sent it back for some weight to be taken off from 2'14 to 2'10. Roger said he would do this as well as reimburse postage charges, which was fair and very good of him.
I was after a bat with these specs in red was what I got:
- Large profile around 30-40mm edges and 60-70 mm spine, extra large edges and toe.
37 mm edges, 73 mm spine, large edges and toe- 2'7 to 2'10, including all stickers grips, scuff sheet etc..
2'11, that picks up very nicely as 2'9! - Low middle-
Yes- Slight concaved profile, whilst retaining weight to all the crucial areas.
Yes- Bowed blade, similar to a typical asian bat.
Yes- 8-10 Ruler straight grains, with no heartwood or imperfections preferably, although will settle for a strip down the outside edge (I am right handed) if it doesn't affect the grain structure.
10 wonky grains, with speck, a pin knot and a blemish.- Two white grips
Yes- Clear scuff sheet
Yes- Good pickup.
Yes- Standard SH sizing
Yes-Oval handle Yes
Overall I am happy with the quality of the finish on the bat, despite the lack of good looking willow I will have to settle for it. I doubt I will deal with him again, he hasn't reimbursed my postage charges for sending the other bat back either! Despite this Rogers service was excellent and he answered all my questions and I am happy with the purchase, now to get some runs with it!
Enjoy the pictures:
Choppy.
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Topic: Another Custom made Solitaire (Read 3169 times)