Hi guys, so about a month or so ago I contacted John from Red ink, and Ryan about getting a new bat. Given that Ryans price was slightly better I opted for an RK. Ryan shot me over some pics of clefts to choose from, and I picked one out and gave him my specs.
These were:
2.10-2.11 max
Trott profile
No concaving
Mid extended middle
30 mm edges
55 mm spine
I also asked ryan to fit a lamitoe and he said it wasnt an issue.
So about 3 weeks later, the bat arrived, and I was initially very pleased with the shape, and the response, however the finishing wasnt brilliant, it was almost like the bat had got wet. So I messaged ryan, and he apologised and offered me some grips as an apology, which I thought was a brilliant gesture. I have given it a few hours knocking in, and it is feeling brilliant, it has a very long responsive middle, and a brilliant pick up and balance.
Overall:
finishing: 5 or 6 /10
performance 9/10
balance and pick up 10/10
looks: 9/10 has 10 ruler straight grains, would have been a 10/10 but there are four tiny pin knotts.
I am extremely happy with the bat, and now I have rectified the finish, it is right up there with the best bats I own, and for the price, this is without a doubt the best value for money together with my BB. Ryan was brilliant throughout and kept me in the loop, and is clearly a very talented batmaker. I would highly highly recommend him to anyone who is after a new bat. thanks Ryan.
P.S. I added the ayrtek stickers to be in keeping with the rest of my kit.
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Topic: RK custom 2.10 (Read 2523 times)