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[fasteddie]

How is the Aldred playing? I only used mine for a couple of balls a few weeks back, but it felt really nice, especially when I connected with the middle! Barely stroked at the ball and it flew! Was it the Supreme profile you got it in again?

The second Tempo is going to be faste(r)eddie's match bat and seeing as he bat's at 8 it will last a long time, having said that, he smashed a perfectly good H4L so I'm not keeping my fingers crossed. If this one go's then I'll have to cough-up again, as all good parents do.

On the mallet it's really impressive. I got my #1 Tempo back from Choice today, 1 or so Ounces lighter and feeling the better for it.

The Aldred?
It's pick-up and balance are amazing. I'm finding it really easy to hook and play those delicate shots you can't play with a 3lb behemoth. It's got a great middle but even when you don't nail it theres plenty of wood to give it momentum. Minimal or zero concaving.

I'm delighted with all the bats I've bought. Not a bad stick.

How is your Aldred? It looks a lovely profile and I'll wager it picks-up beautifully. You got the Vintage at around 2lb 9?

[Chad]

The second Tempo is going to be faste(r)eddie's match bat and seeing as he bat's at 8 it will last a long time, having said that, he smashed a perfectly good H4L so I'm not keeping my fingers crossed. If this one go's then I'll have to cough-up again, as all good parents do.

On the mallet it's really impressive. I got my #1 Tempo back from Choice today, 1 or so Ounces lighter and feeling the better for it.

The Aldred?
It's pick-up and balance are amazing. I'm finding it really easy to hook and play those delicate shots you can't play with a 3lb behemoth. It's got a great middle but even when you don't nail it theres plenty of wood to give it momentum. Minimal or zero concaving.

I'm delighted with all the bats I've bought. Not a bad stick.

How is your Aldred? It looks a lovely profile and I'll wager it picks-up beautifully. You got the Vintage at around 2lb 9?

I got a Supreme in the Vintage profile at 2lb 11oz. It picks up really nicely, going to send it back down to Paul for some slight adjustments, but it is really top notch. I wish I could afford that Vintage. Great thing is that the Supremes are all pressed to feel the same, and bouncing a ball off it feels very very nice and the sound it makes off the mallet is really top notch.

Haha yeah, it better last him a long time! Tell him not to toe the ball! Tends to be that heavier bats last a little longer!

[fasteddie]

I netted the Tempo (with the Choice toe insert) tonight.

I nearly took faste(r)eddies head off with one I nailed right out of the screws. If I get it right I am gong to have a great season!

Tonight was the fastest he has ever bowled. He had a new ball and a burning desire to topple his old man.
It was a pleasure, even though I am wearing two more bruises. I never get hit, but he has really found 3 yards from nowhere!

I used my Tempo, so it was a 3lb ish brute when I should have used the Aldred.

What great fun.

Chad, I am with you on the Vintage. Maybe in a couple of seasons I'll stump up the cash and get one off Paul.

Can't fault Matt or Paul. Top service and great bats.

[fasteddie]

Here are the Tempos side by side.

Gary took 1oz from my #1 Tempo and did the toe strengthening insert whilst he was at it.

Here is the outcome.



It looks imbalanaced but I can assure you it feels great


The Tempo on the R weighs 2lb 14oz


I'm going to net the new Tempo tomorrow night.
Fortunately, faste(r)eddie isn't bowling, so it will be more gentle.