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johnrockin

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Pictures of my AJK [New pictures added]
« on: May 12, 2013, 05:00:01 PM »

As rain has spoilt todays play. I wanted to share these images with you all.

After selling my unused 2lb 10oz M&H Distinction (to a friend who had just lost their beloved Solution) and with a large discount (offered by an online retailer), I decided that I had enough excuses to make one more purchase this season.

Spec: 2lb 8.7oz (purchased as 2lb 9oz), with an oval/short handle.

Looks: 10, clean and dead straight grains, which run all the way through the bat.

Ping: Surprisingly the pressing seemed a little hard, but off the mallet it still sounded really good. After the knocking in process (thanks Paul @ IJC), the grains started opening up very nicely and now 'played in' the bat is very responsive.

The bats pickup is just beautiful and it's gorgeously well balanced.

The finishing is also top draw and probably the best out of all bats I've owned. The AJK/Salix brand certainly lives up to its reputation for quality of finish!














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Torque

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Re: Pictures of my AJK
« Reply #1 on: May 12, 2013, 05:52:43 PM »

This looks an absolute belter! If you don't mind me asking; how much did it cost?
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Re: Pictures of my AJK
« Reply #2 on: May 12, 2013, 06:00:06 PM »

Some of the pics are a little out of focus, which is a shame as I'd love to see all that lush detailing of the AJK!
Gorgeous profile fella!
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Re: Pictures of my AJK
« Reply #3 on: May 12, 2013, 06:05:14 PM »

This looks an absolute belter! If you don't mind me asking; how much did it cost?

Thanks Torque. It was just a shade under £320. But don't tell the wife :)
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Re: Pictures of my AJK
« Reply #4 on: May 12, 2013, 06:20:49 PM »

I'm yet to see a bad AJK! It looks like an absolute belter, those grains are beauuuutiful!
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Re: Pictures of my AJK
« Reply #5 on: May 12, 2013, 06:29:16 PM »

I'm yet to see a bad AJK! It looks like an absolute belter, those grains are beauuuutiful!

Yep. Hoping she plays as good as she looks!
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Re: Pictures of my AJK
« Reply #6 on: May 12, 2013, 06:32:18 PM »

If that is the case then you're going to be in for a treat! The bowlers on the other hand though... ;)
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Re: Pictures of my AJK
« Reply #7 on: May 12, 2013, 06:40:47 PM »

Thanks Torque. It was just a shade under £320. But don't tell the wife :)

Considering a recent Laver top of the range has been priced at £500 you've scored a blinder.

You could always tell your wife you saved £180!
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Re: Pictures of my AJK
« Reply #8 on: May 12, 2013, 06:58:30 PM »

As these were £440 from Barringtons and extremely exclusive - a couple of dozen clefts of highest quality made by AJK, I reckon you have a bargain there...and £120 saving on their normal price!  8)
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Re: Pictures of my AJK
« Reply #9 on: May 12, 2013, 07:11:40 PM »

Thanks Torque. It was just a shade under £320. But don't tell the wife :)

Thanks for that. That's a very good price too! Hopefully she plays as well as she looks, let us know if you want to sell it!  ;)
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Re: Pictures of my AJK
« Reply #10 on: May 12, 2013, 07:20:45 PM »

Hi did you get it from barringtons or salix? Looks a great bat- very jeleous!
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Re: Pictures of my AJK
« Reply #11 on: May 12, 2013, 07:30:55 PM »

Hi did you get it from barringtons or salix? Looks a great bat- very jeleous!

Barringtons. Although I would have loved to visit the workshop. From their photos it looks like a willow lovers paradise ;)
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Re: Pictures of my AJK
« Reply #12 on: May 12, 2013, 07:39:45 PM »

Did you buy this as a combo with the pads and gloves?

Was this purchased online or you selected it in-store?
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Re: Pictures of my AJK
« Reply #13 on: May 12, 2013, 07:44:24 PM »

Did you buy this as a combo with the pads and gloves?

Was this purchased online or you selected it in-store?

Just the bat by itself (online) as I'd already purchased new pads and gloves for this season.
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Re: Pictures of my AJK
« Reply #14 on: May 12, 2013, 07:55:04 PM »

Did you buy this as a combo with the pads and gloves?

Was this purchased online or you selected it in-store?

Hi yvk3103 did you get my reply to your message?
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