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[shoab68]

Hi Guys,

My first post on this forum. Yesterday i received my custom made LAMS from bb. Little annoyed with the service of bb guys as these bats were expected to arrive long back but at the end happy that Taimoor from bb called me and cooperated a lot. Aside from this delay i am happy to deal with bb and really satisfied with the bats. Bat 2 got little damage in transit but it is on the back so i am not complaining. I am posting few pics with a brief review.

SPECS                                 BAT 1                  BAT 2           

Weight                                 2.10 lbs               2.11 lbs
Blade length                          1 inch short          1.5 inch short
Handle length                        1 inch long            1.5 inch long
Middle                                  Mid to low             Mid to low
Edges at peak                       40 mm                  40 mm
Concaving                            very less               No concaving
Ping                                    Amazing                Amazing
Pick up                                light                      medium to light
Balance                               perfect                  90%

My Rating

BB service:   7/10
Ping of bats: 10/10
Balance : 10/10 for Bat 1 and 9/10 for Bat 2
Pick-up : 10/10 for Bat 1 and 9/10 for Bat 2
Finishing: 9/10 for both bats
               

Both bats are fantastic bats. Bat 1 with 7 reasonably straight grains and Bat 2 have 8 very straight grains. I bounced a ball on both the bats to check the ping and both bats surprised me with the amazing rebound. I have given a light coat of oil to both bats and would start them knocking after 2 days. I am sure that after proper knocking and with full preparation the ball would definitely fly off these bats.

Would update further after giving a few nets session.

All queries and criticism welcome.
Trying to upload few pics.

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[Alvaro]

[Alvaro]

Nice looking bats.
Shame that they're lams, but there we go

[SillyShilly]

Nice looking bats shoab, im sure they will serve you well.
As laminates are hard to source and take a little longer to make (having had to wait for several before myself), I think you should take that into account regarding delivery times etc.

Question for those who have too much time on their hands - Does applying linseed oil have an effect on the bond between the lamination? You are told not to oil near the splice for this very reason, why should it be any different for a laminate?
Discuss..........

[dilscoop]

Damm these look like ak-47s!!

[PM7]

Interesting, I dont think we have seen a forum member buy two top quality Lams together.
What made you buy two Shoab? Incidently the look the business.

[Six Sixes Cricket]

Very nice. PM7, I think when shoab shows his collection you will understand.

[PM7]

I had a good feeling this was the case and im looking forward to some very special bats now.

[Blank Bats]

having seen these bats in the flesh i can safely say these bats are up there with any bat i've seen

The reason bat 2 picks up slightly heavier is purely because of the shorter blade/longer handle combination

Really glad your pleased with the bats

Thanks for the review

[Colesy]

Damm these look like ak-47s!!

I don't know if you've seen an AK-47 before, but just in case here's a picture.

[shoab68]

Nice looking bats.
Shame that they're lams, but there we go

Thanks !!

[shoab68]

Nice looking bats shoab, im sure they will serve you well.
As laminates are hard to source and take a little longer to make (having had to wait for several before myself), I think you should take that into account regarding delivery times etc.

Question for those who have too much time on their hands - Does applying linseed oil have an effect on the bond between the lamination? You are told not to oil near the splice for this very reason, why should it be any different for a laminate?
Discuss..........

Thanks mate. You are right about delays in production but how about transit time of 16 days.

Regarding oiling these LAMS, point to be noted, i am little worried now because oil already applied, don't know if it affects the bond between lamination. Would appreciate if any expert gives some tips.

[shoab68]

Damm these look like ak-47s!!

[shoab68]

Interesting, I dont think we have seen a forum member buy two top quality Lams together.
What made you buy two Shoab? Incidently the look the business.

To be honest, I would gift Bat 1 to my best friend, keeping that in mind i ordered 2.

[shoab68]

Very nice. PM7, I think when shoab shows his collection you will understand.

Thanks for your kind words, no way close to your collection buddy.