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SAF Hades
« on: February 20, 2012, 08:46:58 PM »

Sorry guys but thought I would start a quick review as loving this bat.  I know pics have already been posted elsewhere(delete if duplication).









Bat weighed 2lb 9.5oz when this bat left Andy.  I have since replaced grip with Combigrip & added scuff sheet so probably about 2lb10oz ish. Bat has mid-low middle(Andy said that is good for shape).

The bat has decent edge size about 32/33 mm but really impressed by spine height when compared with edge size.  Must say loving the shape. Cant believe the size.

Picks up really nicely although can feel lower middle but picks up well all the same.

Bat was sounding really nice off the mallet all over except right at the toe(to be expected)

So had first net session with the bat yesterday on the bowling machine about 15 mins or so (on a full length to try & get feet moving sorry Buzz feeding favourite shot).

Anyway the bat felt really nice on pickup hit a few drives middled a few  :o seemed to fly off the middle.  Will find out more when used real cricket balls but first impressions are this is gonna be an absolute gun.

Just needed to reduce user error. >:(
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Re: SAF Hades
« Reply #1 on: February 20, 2012, 08:56:05 PM »

I'm waiting for Andy to make and send mine down to me....expecting a massive friends and family discount too :)
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Re: SAF Hades
« Reply #2 on: February 20, 2012, 09:00:32 PM »

I waited a while but definitely worth it. :D

Thought you were using you own bats.
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Re: SAF Hades
« Reply #3 on: February 20, 2012, 09:02:51 PM »

Haha yeah I do but it's a running theme Andy and I have haggling for discount ;)

And they do look like my kind of bat!!!
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Re: SAF Hades
« Reply #4 on: February 20, 2012, 09:10:45 PM »

Want one!!!!!!!
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Re: SAF Hades
« Reply #5 on: February 20, 2012, 09:15:17 PM »

Want one!!!!!!!

Don't blame you already thinking will need to get it copied @ some point
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Re: SAF Hades
« Reply #6 on: February 20, 2012, 09:16:33 PM »

Me too, love safs
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Re: SAF Hades
« Reply #7 on: February 20, 2012, 09:17:16 PM »

I'm waiting for Andy to make and send mine down to me....expecting a massive friends and family discount too :)

Are you the son he never knew he had?
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Re: SAF Hades
« Reply #8 on: February 20, 2012, 09:23:13 PM »

Haha yeah I do but it's a running theme Andy and I have haggling for discount ;)

And they do look like my kind of bat!!!

if yours is half as good sure you won't be disappointed
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Re: SAF Hades
« Reply #9 on: February 20, 2012, 09:39:13 PM »

SAF have got some great bats, love mine... :D
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Re: SAF Hades
« Reply #10 on: February 20, 2012, 09:43:00 PM »

Erus number 0121.....a beauty in looks and performance....voted best bat at my club last year. Pressed by the best and shaped by a genius! ;)
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Re: SAF Hades
« Reply #11 on: February 20, 2012, 09:51:18 PM »

Looks good and hope it serves you well!

Not sure if its my eyes or was made like this deliberately but isn't the peak of edges down compared to highest point of spine which is a bit up? Aren't they suppose to be at same place?
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Re: SAF Hades
« Reply #12 on: February 20, 2012, 10:03:44 PM »

Supposed to be like that ist Andy's offset edge so as to extend the middle :D
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Re: SAF Hades
« Reply #13 on: February 20, 2012, 10:13:07 PM »

Looks good and hope it serves you well!

Not sure if its my eyes or was made like this deliberately but isn't the peak of edges down compared to highest point of spine which is a bit up? Aren't they suppose to be at same place?
apparently it improves pick-up
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Re: SAF Hades
« Reply #14 on: February 20, 2012, 10:14:13 PM »

Supposed to be like that ist Andy's offset edge so as to extend the middle :D
Yup, it means the pick up is lighter but manages the mass distribution better. It looks extreme on these hades but by god it works well!
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