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[TAS Bats]

Having had a chance to look at all of these, I think the Hex handle is interesting, and will be interesting to see what difference it really makes. I know of a number of makers who have been playing with handles and this is something a bit different again.

I remember the TAS inserts as there was a lot of discussion on here about them some time ago. While I know it is claimed that this makes the bat a grade B, I'm not so sure that the MCC will retain that, especially as the purpose is to improve the performance of the bat, which we all know they don't like... It's an interesting idea all the same and I'd like to try it out.

The "Double Spine" looks like a way to create a wider spine without increasing the weight. Again, remains to be seen whether it makes that much difference, but I'd like to have a go.

The V12 is, for me, the biggest disappointment, taking the V12 of a couple of years ago and sticking retro stickers on it rather than following what GN did and creating an update on a classic shape. That sucks in my opinion.

I'm also a bit disappointed with the naming of the new bat. I have an original V1200 at home. It was a V12 with an extended hump to give ti more middle. Come on Slazenger. If you are going to release bats using old names, at least pay homage...

I can confirm that the MCC Laws Committee have viewed our product and have given it a Grade B classification. In fact our technology was one of the contributing factors to the changing of Law 6. Look forward to your feedback when you have had a chance to use the V100 TAS. A university study carried out last year has confirmed all of our claims of performance improvement.

[crictech]

Good luck Mr Tas bats. great to see new innovations coming on to the market. so what do you do now that slazenger have it, are you still allowed to fit the inserts into other bats or work with other bat companies?

[TAS Bats]

Good luck Mr Tas bats. great to see new innovations coming on to the market. so what do you do now that slazenger have it, are you still allowed to fit the inserts into other bats or work with other bat companies?

Slazenger have the global rights to fit TAS Inserts into new cricket bats. We will however continue to fit TAS Inserts into bats post production. This ensures that TAS technology will be available to all cricketers in one form or another.

[Buzz]

are these bats legal for league cricket then?
I may be wrong, but grade b bats aren't for use in league cricket.

[Tom]

Type A bats are the only bats for use in 1st class.

The ECB don't seem to have passed on any regulations for Premier League or League cricket bats, and unless your league has any specific requirements then Type B and C bats should be okay.

[Jenko]

Wonder how they would go in a laminated bat

[crictech]

is there a big difference between the tas insert and laver's lamitoe?

[Tom]

Both Lamitoe and TAS are Type B under the laws.

[Kulli]

Nothing to see here.

[Tom]

Don't think we can talk about who makes who's bats.

[Kulli]

Ok, the V12's seem to be pictured online in a workshop that has DF stuff left in the background.

[RossViper]

that is classic!!!!! what plonkers!!!!!!!!!!

[Vantage_Cricket]

hah or maybe sneaky advertising for DF

[ianbuchanan]

That looks a beast! Love the old V12's, hit my first ever 4 with one back in the day...

[Cover_Drive]

Jason reviewed it and I'm in love with this stick!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PUgnKP5hMg