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[jimba101]

Hi Jimba, when you're driving do you feel like you are sriking the ball in the middle most of the time or would you say that you would have the middle slightly lower?

Feels like its coming right out the middle mate, having said that i have mainly used it on bouncy indoor tracks so its gonna be hitting higher up the bat. i used it outside at nets this week and it was fine too, but i'd have to use it in a few games before i could tell you for sure. Although i do have a lower middled hattori as back up so i've got the issue covered heres a pic of the hattori profile

[jimba101]

even better, found a comparison:

[Cys1]

Those are great, i love both shapes. I've been in contact with the guys from Hell4leather about getting a L.E. cleft made up in a shape inbetween the 666 and Hattori. Maybe with the middle slightly lower that your 666. They have taken a while to get back to me with any info or pics of clefts. Getting a bit frustrated cause i'd like to get it done but hopefully it would be well worth the wait.

[jimba101]

I've got a couple of pics of LE clefts from a couple of weeks back, I'll PM you when I get in so you can see how good they actually are. It will definatly be worth the wait if mine are anything to go by mate

[Cys1]

Thanks mate, would appreciate that. Gonna try and get some softs from them as well.
Anyway, back on topic!
My specs:
Weight 2lb9oz finished.
10+ grains.
Mid to low middle.
Thin oval handle
Generous edges at +- 35mm with not too much concaving.

[Maverick79]

Love the H4L's Jimba.

My specs:

Weight: 2.10 finished with chevron grip. Then spiral added on top.
Grains: 9-12
Mid middle
Light pick-up
Standard thickness oval handle
a small amount/no concaving
not overly fussed about edge sizes - I leave that to the bat maker.

[rp27]

2.9/2.10
oval handle
low middle
dont have a preference over concaving
long middle
light'ish pickup
oh and i like 3/4 grips

[Buzz]

I don't ask for much... this is what Andy and I discussed for my bat...! I would emphasise that I said how I played and Andy came up with the commentary, other than the handle.

Weight - 2-9 or 2.10
Right handed batsman
standard short handle
large oval handle
middle position - mid to low - about 6 inches from the bottom
Classic SAF style off-set edge
nice bow
mix between audix and traditional shape
reasonable sized edges, but with more of a focus on spine height.
resulting feel of a good swing weight/balance for a mainly front footed top order player (who likes a moo over cow)
 
obviously the standard requirement for a massive middle, a gunshots/rifle sound whenever the ball comes off the middle and pick up so light the bat feels like a wand
 
I gave no instructions regarding number of grains - but did ask for a relatively clean bit of willow if possible.

[roco]

Don't ask for much then buzz

[Watsontotty]

2lb 10oz
9 grains if possible
ever so slightly higher sweet spot
sweeping profile
good size meat
slight oval
 

[Canners]

Don't ask for much then buzz

I said he was a fussy bugger lol

Mine

2.9ish finished

Low middle
Thick oval handle
Clean profile ideally no heartwood...
Big profile decent edges and spine
Floats like a butterfly
Stings like a bee....

Basically my numero uno bat

[Simmy]

2.12-2.14 finished

Low middle
Oval handle
8+ Grains
40mm Edges lose as poss
Slighty bottom heavy
little bit of concaving

bit like thisss

[Tumo]

About 2'10
Something akin to the Fabrica, not fussed about big edges
Oval handle
Lowish middle
Bit of a bow, not much!

[tim2000s]

My instinct I'd say.

2.10
Mid to low middle
Massive sweet spot

Normal size oval handle
Lhlb

Don't care about edge size or grains, and prefer no concaving.

[niceonechoppy]

2.8
LH
Semi oval handle
Newbery b52 shape