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S3 Cricket (new company in Lincolnshire)
« on: April 07, 2013, 10:55:17 AM »

Hello guys,

Just wondered if any of you have heard much about S3 Cricket from Lincolnshire? I'm not too sure about the background behind the company, but have picked up one of their sticks - and borrowing another - ahead of the new season. This is my first post on here - but have been a keen observer for a while - and just thought I would add a quick review.

Key Details
Weight: 2lb 08oz
Size: Short Handle
Grade: Two (think they do 1-3)
Shape: Central sweet spot, with slight bow and equal WD

I have only used the borrowed one so far (orange grip), so if I'm totally honest that is slightly lighter than the one on the left, so my review may not be totally accurate.

However, so far the signs are good. The borrowed bat pings really well and, after 4-5 net sessions, is starting to feel better and better. The pick up is nice, but then again I would expect it to be when it's lighter than what I normally go for. The white gripped bat is my first new one for over three years, so I'm looking forward to preparing that properly and using it in the nets. Think I may use the other one for the first few games to see how it goes.

In case you were wondering, the white gripped one is a couple of ounces heavier, so hopefully it will have a bit more oomph in it... the bow is slightly more exaggerated, too.

While the early signs are promising, I will be able to provide better feedback once I have used them both in a game. But, the main reason for me buying S3 was to keep my custom local. Their service was excellent, even for someone who knows as little about bats as me (even less how to use them). If you want to look at their website it's www.s3cricket.co.uk and I think they are on Twitter and Facebook too.

I know this isn't a full review, but if you have any questions about my two bats then i'll try to answer, just not sure what else to say haha.

Dave

PS: How do I upload pictures? Do I have to use Instagram or something like that? Cheers
« Last Edit: April 07, 2013, 10:57:15 AM by DaveW »
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Re: S3 Cricket (new company in Lincolnshire)
« Reply #1 on: April 07, 2013, 10:59:16 AM »

Who makes them????

Any relation ?.


And welcome to the forum bud
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Re: S3 Cricket (new company in Lincolnshire)
« Reply #2 on: April 07, 2013, 11:22:27 AM »

Upload into photo bucket or equivalent mate and copy the img code. If you use the search function on the forum there is a upload guide.

Welcome aboard!
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Re: S3 Cricket (new company in Lincolnshire)
« Reply #3 on: April 07, 2013, 11:29:34 AM »

Whereabouts in Lincs are you from mate? I'm a Lincoln lad and this is the first I've heard of them...

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Re: S3 Cricket (new company in Lincolnshire)
« Reply #4 on: April 07, 2013, 08:11:48 PM »

Thanks procricket :) they are based around Grimsby, as am I... not sure what the situation is in terms of who makes them, but may be worth giving them a ring to find out - they were always really helpful on emails, and responding through Facebook etc.

I'll post pictures tomorrow, thanks for the help Ams4287
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Re: S3 Cricket (new company in Lincolnshire)
« Reply #6 on: April 09, 2013, 08:07:07 AM »

Here we go, some pictures of my S3 cricket bats... hope you like, if you have any questions fire away :) Only 11 days until the season, can't wait!







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Re: S3 Cricket (new company in Lincolnshire)
« Reply #7 on: April 09, 2013, 09:56:02 AM »

They'd be kicking themselves they misspelt "lightning" on the stickers...
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Re: S3 Cricket (new company in Lincolnshire)
« Reply #8 on: April 09, 2013, 09:57:47 AM »

Bats from here look like a case of purchasing the bats from asia and then stickering them up over here. As the stickers do not look the best quality either.
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Re: S3 Cricket (new company in Lincolnshire)
« Reply #9 on: April 09, 2013, 10:03:21 AM »

Bats from here look like a case of purchasing the bats from asia and then stickering them up over here. As the stickers do not look the best quality either.

I was thinking the same, the grip tape is a strong indication.

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Re: S3 Cricket (new company in Lincolnshire)
« Reply #10 on: April 09, 2013, 10:06:45 AM »

Can we get a top of handle shot and a butchers at the twine please
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Re: S3 Cricket (new company in Lincolnshire)
« Reply #11 on: April 09, 2013, 10:32:24 AM »

S3 ??? So Salix's academy brand.............. might have a problem with that??
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Re: S3 Cricket (new company in Lincolnshire)
« Reply #12 on: April 09, 2013, 10:40:51 AM »

They certainly do look Indian made, as mentioned the grip tape is a good indication. However, if that's replaced with a 'UK grip tape look' what other indications do people look for?
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Re: S3 Cricket (new company in Lincolnshire)
« Reply #13 on: April 09, 2013, 10:43:24 AM »

For me it twine and top of handle although neither is conclusive i would say the grip tape is more pakistan than india...

The colour of the wood would either say it a older bat or i find the bats from the sub continent usually are slightly browner
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Re: S3 Cricket (new company in Lincolnshire)
« Reply #14 on: April 09, 2013, 10:49:22 AM »

I reckon Pakistan made and stickered/grip in the UK. Not sure about Handmade in the UK, maybe sanded down and oiled.

One for fasteddie - grammar checker needs to be used on the website.

Lincolnshire born and bred… James Gorbutt and Dan Bevis have established S3 Cricket with one solitary aim – to provide top quality equipment for local players (full stop) both club players they identified the need for a range of great quality bats at competitive prices and began the search for the right bats.

Bedroom company by the looks of it.

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