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[SOULMAN1012]

Evening guys, i was at my dads house today and he gave me his old Duncan Fernley Magnum to get a refurb. I looked at this bat and it got me thinking.  This bat was purchased in the very early 90's i reckon and it reminded me a lot of todays bats, quite chunky edges, minimal retro decals etc

So with retro bats making a huge impact in 2012 and the comming season what do you think will be the next must have like the Magnum was for my dad. Or the next big thing for us bat nerds?? We have seen huge edges, carbon handles, flat faces, retro so whats next.

Any ideas?

[Alvaro]

I dpn't know, but I'd like to see this Magnum, mate

[SOULMAN1012]

will get a pic up asap mate but i have no camera at present (lost on new years) 

[procricket]

For me it has to be handle technology

[hell4leather cricket]

I think trends might go back to more traditional profiles ?

[PeteW]

I think trends might go back to more traditional profiles ?

I'm definitely saving up for a custom bat-making day with you guys...

[wilkie113]

H4L tempo for sure!

[Laver & Wood]

I think trends might go back to more traditional profiles ?

100%

[procricket]

agree about the traditional bit although i'am against it.

i think drying technologies have possibly reached there peak size for weight ratio.

[jamesisapayne]

I don't agree with going back to traditional profiles as such, more of a compromise using larger edges but less concaving.

 I used my mjolnir in the nets on sat, and although the pickup and middle were excellent any off centre hits caused major twisting in my hands.

Switched to a b52 and it was all gravy

[Alvaro]

Matt,

This is just a query - if traditional profiles are becoming the new vogue, what was the thinking behind dropping the Excel?

Thanks

[hell4leather cricket]

Good question , I felt it wasn't a popular shape ,most buyers want a big profile . However I can still make it if required and may make a come back in the future if trends change

[manno]

More CNC?

[Colesy]

Odd profiles like the Newbery Tour, Boom Boom Arrogance and L&W

[Ciaran]

Its going to all be handle technology again! Once people get their hands on the Laver handle we will see a rush on them.

Failing that its going to be something like "carbon fibre gloves". Not quite a gimmick but not far off it!