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[TheBoyLegend]

Sorry Guys but did I miss something? has Saf left the forum completely?? and if so could we have the previous Saf Threads archived like we have had happen in the past?? annnnndd maybe some acknowledgement from the admins to Andy and thanks for the contributions over the last few years?

Sorry if it seems like i hijacked this post but there was nowhere else that had mention of our dearly departed SAF

 

[Johnny]

Yes, the SAF section of the forum has now been removed and I believe their sponsorship deal will not be re-newed. This was done at Andy's request. I got the impression he didn't want to make a fuss, else I'm sure he would have posted some kind of announcement.

We are of course grateful for the contributions he has made, including various forum deals as well as his 'Ask the Batmaker' threads.

Andy has been involved in this and a few other forums for several years now, and he said to me that he won't be disappearing completely, it's just an end to SAF's formal involvement in this forum.

[procricket]

I'am a big fan of Andy and his work but my theory is if you have a doubt about a bat your instincts are not often wrong and all this growing into a bat is hard to achive i think do not get me wrong it can happen but my theory is your not happy and your trying to reasure yourself through the forum.

Colesy i know your not a grain hunter that bat to me does look strange but it your bat ultimatly but if you have a few doubt about the look and pick up and if it truely is  not what you ordered do not just make do mate sort it out.


Andy this is not a slight on you mate just a opinion the 4 bats i have seen in person of yours were very good and the one i have used was outstanding

[Colesy]

Thanks for your thoughts Dave. Although it may not been to many peoples' taste visually, it really does perform well and feels nicely balanced.

[johan95]

Thanks for your thoughts Dave. Although it may not been to many peoples' taste visually, it really does perform well and feels nicely balanced.

Have you now used it in a net mate?

[Colesy]

Spent about 3 hours knocking it in today and hit a cricket ball around the garden, avoiding any windows or doors

[Number4]

Is the toe shot square on? If it is then you also have the spine offset towards one edge. I think I'd have got in touch with Andy prior to putting this up on here and had a quiet chat about your concerns.

So was this question about the spine answered?..The spine does look very offset to one side indeed

[Colesy]

Yes sorry, the spine is not in the centre of the bat.

[jonpinson]

Joe I was going to pm you but seeing as SAF have gone from the forum, it may as well be said here. In the last few months we have had 2 people on here with saf bats that have cracked horizontally at the bottom of the splice. I'd keep a very close eye on the crack on yours if you do keep it.

[Colesy]

I've seen those and did run past my thoughts. Thanks Jon.

[Number4]

from memory Colesy this is your first custom made bat... If it was me I would be disappointed to receive a bat that was split at the splice and had a spine that wasn't even close to the middle.. I really like the look of the Saf bats and considered buying one but not so sure now... Never seen a bat with a spine that is this offset.. If thats how it is supposed to be I really don't see the benefit.

Is this the T20 bat with the shorter blade?

[norbs]

Just so you all know Joe was offered a refund, a change of bat etc etc. He is still, and is not under any obligation to keep the bat, he can return it anytime he likes. The splice crack is not a problem like I said, the ones that have gone across the shoulder have been down to a flaw in the willow or due to dryness. That said even when they've not been a fault in the willow I've replaced them. So Joe has choices so no need to worry about him.

[Number4]

Can I ask the reason for the offset spine Norbs?

[Colesy]

Bad news guys. I didn't even get to use it this weekend (boooooo)

Saturday I got 0* off 1 ball which was a wide and yesterday I left my first ball and got given LBW second. So this weekend, 3 balls faced, bat used in none of them.

[Flattrackbully]

That doesnt look like a crack to me mate on mine i have a stanley knife mark near the splice, so check it properly, I have one from andy and i have to say without a doubt its a GUN of a bat, ill definitely be being saf in the future, its my #2 Stick behind a redback i have the redback has a fantastic middle but isnt overly forgiving, lucky i havent missed the middle much in games :-P