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[ItsJustCricket]

Paul did they have a Pro bats bin? With Pro bats for sale.

I didn't see one, Spencer, no.

[alba caerulea]

Only 1 sps Paul, any reason for that or just didn't see any you fancied?

[ItsJustCricket]

Oh really, did they not catch your eye due to the ping or due to the pick up/profile? Do you know when the bats will be in your shop?

By the end of the week.  I just think there's too much choice with Newbery - too many different bat models - and unless you're a huge retailer, you can't really stock them all.  We, especially, have to be very selective! Besides, I ended up taking nearly double the amount of bats that were on order anyway!

[ItsJustCricket]

Only 1 sps Paul, any reason for that or just didn't see any you fancied?

Most of the SPS bats looked no better than the Players, to be honest.  There was one 22-grain Thruxton SPS, but it weighed in at 2lb 12.5 so I wasn't convinced.  Again, we have to be very selective!

[The_Bird]

I want a 10ft Mjolnir

 

The GT's look impressive

[alba caerulea]

Fair enough, just didn't know if it was a deliberate move to avoid the top priced bats. I know the lower Newbery ranges are brilliant performers

Agree that they have too many bats, Krakatoa should be shelved as a senior bat and the Uzi has also had its day I think, a line up of - Tour, Mjolnir, Thruxton, TT, Tomahawk, GT is more than sufficient

[thedevil]

Paul did they have a Pro bats bin? With Pro bats for sale.

I'm located quite near to newbery, they don't have the pro bin in the new store they have as part of the stand however when they did it used to be in the little chalet

[ItsJustCricket]

Fair enough, just didn't know if it was a deliberate move to avoid the top priced bats. I know the lower Newbery ranges are brilliant performers

Agree that they have too many bats, Krakatoa should be shelved as a senior bat and the Uzi has also had its day I think, a line up of - Tour, Mjolnir, Thruxton, TT, Tomahawk, GT is more than sufficient

Glad you say that, James, as that was exactly what I thought about the Krakatoa and Uzi! We will still stock the Krakatoa in junior, as you can see from the pics (it seems to be becoming more of a junior model with the bag and new bright and colourful softs to accompany it)...

By the way, the Tomahawk I picked taps up a lot better than it looks, and was picked more for that reason.  It also weighs 2lb 8.1oz...

[ItsJustCricket]

Did you look at the bags when you was there Paul? If so what's your opinion on them?

I think the new bags are a real eyesore! I was told they'd generate a lot of attention in the shop, and I'm sure they would, but I don't really care about generating attention if they won't sell, and I haven't come across a single person who likes them! However, their tried and tested bags like the Test and Tour will always have a place on our shelves...

[Spanky]

Do like the look of the Tour bag (the blue looks great) but for some reason I actually quite like the new TT bag.

Just question whether the Tour bag is too big.

[Uzi Sports]

I'm located quite near to newbery, they don't have the pro bin in the new store they have as part of the stand however when they did it used to be in the little chalet

when I visited Newbery a month ago, there was a Pro bin but didn't like anyy f the bats they had.
I hope you had a good day Paul.

[alba caerulea]

Hopefully it doesn't sell straight away then Paul!

Yes I think they've made an effort to appeal more to kids, Newbery has always really been a mature cricketers choice for a few reasons but the Krakatoa graphics and the vandalised TT bags are certainly aimed at under 18s

The Tour bag looks lovely and is in my clubs colours but have heard mainly bad reviews about it so far. Can't go wrong with an SPS or Test, very well made bags

[FattusCattus]

Tallus,

what do you make of the TT Bats - have you ever stocked them? For me, for a supposed 'biffing' bats, they always seem to have disappointingly small profiles.

[Ciaran]

Tallus,

what do you make of the TT Bats - have you ever stocked them? For me, for a supposed 'biffing' bats, they always seem to have disappointingly small profiles.

What you need Fattus is my bat! Shoulderless with an Uzi profile!

[ItsJustCricket]

What you need Fattus is my bat! Shoulderless with an Uzi profile!

I don't think he does, Ciaran, he's already got a beautiful shoulderless RK that pings very nicely indeed (I knocked it in for him so I know!)

I agree, they do look a bit small for this type of bat, and they compete directly with the Willostix Stick and Slugger (both of which are bigger), which I will always prefer...