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FallingFast

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Re: Which Custom Made?
« Reply #30 on: October 10, 2011, 01:39:24 PM »
Hawk isn't too far but most of their bats look like they have higher middles (except G10 which looks huge) and priced quite high! We play on mainly low wickets so don't think Hawk would suit unless someone knows differently.

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Re: Which Custom Made?
« Reply #31 on: October 10, 2011, 01:41:30 PM »
you can book an appointment there and have one made - certainly call them and ask, they are really nices guys there. Not all will have high middles.
I can't help on the price though!
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Re: Which Custom Made?
« Reply #32 on: October 10, 2011, 02:10:00 PM »
Cheers..another option just as I was getting closer to choosing. Actually Hawk price is within budget as long as I don't choose Pro or Players which I don't think is neccessary anyway
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Re: Which Custom Made?
« Reply #33 on: October 10, 2011, 02:12:54 PM »
I play in Cornwall and there are a few hawk bats in the top league on the hard covered pitches, but a few lads in my team had one and didn't suit the slow low tracks That we play on every other week
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Re: Which Custom Made?
« Reply #34 on: October 10, 2011, 02:30:06 PM »
Kind of what I thought. Anyone any thoughts on buying from H4L without seeing/picking up a few of their bats?
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Re: Which Custom Made?
« Reply #35 on: October 10, 2011, 02:31:48 PM »
Quote from: The_Bird on October 10, 2011, 02:12:54 PM
I play in Cornwall and there are a few hawk bats in the top league on the hard covered pitches, but a few lads in my team had one and didn't suit the slow low tracks That we play on every other week
Who in Cornwall do you play for?
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Re: Which Custom Made?
« Reply #36 on: October 10, 2011, 02:46:18 PM »
Quote from: FallingFast on October 10, 2011, 02:30:06 PM
Kind of what I thought. Anyone any thoughts on buying from H4L without seeing/picking up a few of their bats?

ive had two h4l not seen pics really or felt pick up of them..

just sent matt my specs told him what i wanted paid the money few weeks later bat turns up and its just wat i asked for :D.

my excel monster picks up bottom heavy cos its massive! but thats how i actually like bats
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Re: Which Custom Made?
« Reply #37 on: October 10, 2011, 03:06:03 PM »
Quote from: Tumo on October 10, 2011, 02:31:48 PM
Who in Cornwall do you play for?

The mighty St Blazey cc lol
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Re: Which Custom Made?
« Reply #38 on: October 10, 2011, 08:23:45 PM »
Although SAF has had a few negative comments recently, I would still recomend Andy as one of the top 5 bat makers (sorry podshavers) in the country, and is not tooo far in Oxfordshire. Give him a call.  I have had 2 bats from him and i think the new designs will be available end of November ,but dont quote me.
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Re: Which Custom Made?
« Reply #39 on: October 10, 2011, 08:52:15 PM »
Quote from: mattw on October 10, 2011, 01:02:24 PM
I don't think they're custom made... I think they only sell stock shapes...
Have had some experience of Hawk. Top quality bats and don't know why they don't get mentioned more on here. They repaired my Salix and did a really great job, very friendly and will do a bat in any shape or style you want. Several team mates have them and see them used by many players in Worcs & B'ham league. Will seriously consider one once my Salix falls apart. Oh and good enough for Bell and KP!

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Re: Which Custom Made?
« Reply #40 on: November 11, 2011, 08:42:09 AM »
Purchased a Redback this week, always my first choice based on reviews and my mind was made up as we were passing within a couple of miles on a trip to Devon. Contacted Gary and arranged to visit, told him roughly what I was looking for and he had several bats that fitted the bill for me to look at. After much waving around of sticks chose a Paradox in Premier Grade about 2-9 with a superb pick-up. Also ended up buying gloves and pads as they were by far the most comfortable I've ever tried.
Bat looks great (sorry haven't counted grains or measured edges as that really doesn't interest me) and I'm sure it will perform brilliantly when oiled and knocked in.
Many Thanks to Gary, very friendly guy and great customer service - even took time out to explain to my wife how bats are made while I was "shopping." Would highly recommend Redback to anyone looking for a new bat.
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Re: Which Custom Made?
« Reply #41 on: November 11, 2011, 10:44:23 AM »
And we're hoping that a little initial review with photos wil follow?  ;)
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Re: Which Custom Made?
« Reply #42 on: November 11, 2011, 11:24:31 AM »
i live for these photos and reviews! lol
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