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Re: S3 Cricket (new company in Lincolnshire)
« Reply #30 on: April 16, 2013, 12:06:36 PM »

Hello boys,

I have just got off the phone with James, and he assures me the bats are made IN THE UNITED KINGDOM, using ENGLISH WILLOW only... hopefully this will dissolve any concerns. If not, he is happy to deal with anyone directly - you can call him anytime on

I can totally understand the concerns with a new company. But, at the end of the day, a specific piece of tape should not be enough to distract people. If anyone is in the Lincolnshire area, and wants to try my bat to voice an impartial opinion, I would be more than willing to meet them.

As for my bat, it's getting better and better - looking forward to the season starting on Saturday. Best of luck to all you boys for the campaign, unless you come up against each other! Then, my bias is on the fence...

Cheers, Liam

I thought your name was Dave?

Grip tape or no grip tape, the bats themsleves look Asian.

You said earlier you saw your bat being made. Define 'made' ?

Did you see the pressing? A handle go in? Or did you just see him shape the back of a premade bat?

Sorry for all the questioning. I've had plenty of strong and direct questions since i signed up, S3 aren't a sponsor, so in my opion should expect a lot of scrutiny in exchange for free advertising.

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Re: S3 Cricket (new company in Lincolnshire)
« Reply #31 on: April 16, 2013, 12:10:18 PM »

Liam

I removed the direct mobile number and sent you a PM.
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Re: S3 Cricket (new company in Lincolnshire)
« Reply #32 on: April 16, 2013, 12:23:52 PM »

Let's just be clear here. Liam (David) Wood is the captain of Caistor Town 1st XI and sponsored by S3, so part of his remit will be to go out and talk up S3. While I don't have a problem with this, I would expect you to disclose your relationship with the company and not have to have us reveal this.
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Re: S3 Cricket (new company in Lincolnshire)
« Reply #33 on: April 16, 2013, 12:36:09 PM »

Yeah just came accross his twitter feed, standard sponsored player/sales agent deal by the look of it.

Nothing but stock photos on the website, facebook and twitter feeds. If I handmade bats in the UK, I would be showing off pictures of clefts, the workshop and tools used etc.

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Re: S3 Cricket (new company in Lincolnshire)
« Reply #34 on: April 17, 2013, 10:17:05 PM »

Good evening boys,

Just hoping to iron out any existing concerns - please take the time to read.

Yes, I am not affiliated with S3 Cricket... but, in all truth, my first purchase from them was 'blind' and purely based on keeping it local. Having called up James, we have since arrange a playing deal... but I am under no obligation to 'plug' his bats. If you need proof of where these bats are made, like I said before, feel free to contact James and speak with him? I am a sponsored player, yes, but have no real connection with the brand, or what they are about.

As for testing my bat, the offer still stands. If somebody would like to impartially review my willow, then feel free to get in touch and I'm sure we can arrange something.

With regards to my name, and role, my name is Liam David Wood - as is common in our family, the middle name is my commonly used name. I have no idea why, but frankly this shouldn't be an issue surely?

I hope this clears things up. And, just finally, my post says my friend saw his bat being made - not me, so like I have said above please contact James for full clarification of where, and how, the S3 bats are made.

Cheers, and all the best for Saturday if people are playing. Dave
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Re: S3 Cricket (new company in Lincolnshire)
« Reply #35 on: April 29, 2013, 11:42:23 AM »

Hi Guys,

My names Dan, I'm one of the owners of S3 Cricket.  I just wanted to come on here and clear up a few issues that have been raised so far.

Our bats are 100% made in the UK.  The willow is provided by JS Wrights, who many of you will know, and are hand crafted by our bat maker.  We do not claim to make these bats ourselves, we have an agreement with a company here in England (who you all will have heard of) who produce all our bats for us.

Although I understand all your points / concerns,  I’m bemused by some of the negative comments on here –  at no point do we pretend to be anything other 2 local cricketers, who’ve decided to give something a go.
 
This is our first season in business, we currently have approximately 10 bats ‘on show’ in the Lincolnshire area and on the opening day of the season, Neal Snell of Grimsby Town CC, who play in the Lincs ECB Premier League,  hit a century using one of our bats.

More than happy to answer any questions.

Cheers
Dan

P.S Thanks for pointing out the spelling mistake!! #fail
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Re: S3 Cricket (new company in Lincolnshire)
« Reply #36 on: April 29, 2013, 12:04:50 PM »

So Neal Snell is a professional footballer who is playing ECB Prem cricket as well? There can't be too many people around doing that can there? He's got to be a bit of a one off these days? Obviously one of those sickeningly talented guys....! I hate him already!  :D
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Re: S3 Cricket (new company in Lincolnshire)
« Reply #37 on: April 29, 2013, 12:12:00 PM »

A quick Google search for david snell cricket and this came up? http://www.thisisgrimsby.co.uk/Cricket-Snell-century-vain-Grimsby-Town-held/story-18800119-detail/story.html#axzz2RqzESDJm doesn't look like an S3 bat there?
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Re: S3 Cricket (new company in Lincolnshire)
« Reply #38 on: April 29, 2013, 12:16:00 PM »

To be fair though, it's hardly an action shot is it?  :D More like, "Grab a bat, I need a pic for the local paper" !!!
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Re: S3 Cricket (new company in Lincolnshire)
« Reply #39 on: April 29, 2013, 12:21:19 PM »

A quick Google search for david snell cricket and this came up? http://www.thisisgrimsby.co.uk/Cricket-Snell-century-vain-Grimsby-Town-held/story-18800119-detail/story.html#axzz2RqzESDJm doesn't look like an S3 bat there?


If you read the article, That is Harry Clewett
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Re: S3 Cricket (new company in Lincolnshire)
« Reply #40 on: April 29, 2013, 12:35:43 PM »

That is Neal Snell in the pic, but its a very old picture and not one took on the day.  Good investigation work though sir!
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Re: S3 Cricket (new company in Lincolnshire)
« Reply #41 on: April 29, 2013, 12:40:53 PM »

That is Neal Snell in the pic, but its a very old picture and not one took on the day.  Good investigation work though sir!

The article states it is not Neal Snell. I presume the reporter was given false information.
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Re: S3 Cricket (new company in Lincolnshire)
« Reply #42 on: April 29, 2013, 01:18:29 PM »

Guys...does it matter?
I'm sure the guy was using an S3 bat. So no reason to doubt that.
Therefore the conversation can move on  :-[
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