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The Palmist

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My first Custom Bat - New Pics Added
« on: June 24, 2013, 10:41:35 AM »

Been very impressed with BuddyB’s [upcoming Brand RJ] latest creation, so I called dibs on his first 2.7 – 2.8 bat and he agreed to oblige. RJ let me have my pick of the last two clefts and within a day of me confirming my choice, he has already sent me progress pictures.

Currently weighs just under 2.7 without stickers, grips etc.

I will post a full review in coming weeks.





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Re: My first Custom Bat - in the making
« Reply #1 on: June 24, 2013, 10:51:48 AM »

Very Laver-esque
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Re: My first Custom Bat - in the making
« Reply #2 on: June 24, 2013, 01:02:05 PM »

Very Laver-esque

I would say it looks very SAF-ish too, might just be the shape of the spine at the toe though!
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Re: My first Custom Bat - in the making
« Reply #3 on: June 24, 2013, 01:20:07 PM »

Looks nice!
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Re: My first Custom Bat - in the making
« Reply #4 on: June 24, 2013, 01:59:48 PM »

love to see the spine go all the way to the toe
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Re: My first Custom Bat - in the making
« Reply #5 on: June 24, 2013, 03:23:59 PM »

Nice bate mate. Custom bats are always awesome :)
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Re: My first Custom Bat - in the making
« Reply #6 on: June 24, 2013, 04:10:27 PM »

cheers, I have been a very fussy customer, let's hope I get some runs too. Went for a thinnish oval handle.
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Re: My first Custom Bat - New Pics Added
« Reply #7 on: July 02, 2013, 06:14:16 PM »

After a call from mail room talking about a suspicious package I have been very distracted at work all day and could not wait to get home to open up the packaging. At just a shade over 2.8 this is easily the lightest bat I have ever owned. Will not win any grains competition but the balance and sound off the mallet more than makes up for it. Side by side with my 2.12 SS it looks like a teenage kid. Cannot wait to get in nets and try out some old balls. Black grip would have made it more striking but I went for gold on purpose. The stickers are minimalist, very decent and does not seem to take over the bat. Communication with the bat maker has been second to none and I have been kept up to date with progress and pics. Now let's just hope I get some runs and Mrs. doesn't notice the change in stickers from SS. Not a good idea taking wife along when buying a bat.

If I have mark down on anything, it has to be packaging. Basically it was just some bubble wrap and brown paper with a note saying "handle with care". Nothing against Royal Mail but this is a bit too trust in them. Thankfully she has made it home in one piece.
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Re: My first Custom Bat - New Pics Added
« Reply #8 on: July 02, 2013, 09:56:03 PM »

you've got black tape on your bats, sorry but i cant take anything you say seriously!!!  :) :) :) :)
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Re: My first Custom Bat - New Pics Added
« Reply #9 on: July 03, 2013, 03:00:05 AM »

Nice bat, but why is it marked Grade B?
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Re: My first Custom Bat - New Pics Added
« Reply #10 on: July 03, 2013, 08:37:25 AM »

need to be careful with the brand name  :(, there is already a brand in Australia called RJR, just be careful.  :-[
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Re: My first Custom Bat - New Pics Added
« Reply #11 on: July 03, 2013, 10:45:58 AM »

That's a nice bat and has good profile for its weight.
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Re: My first Custom Bat - New Pics Added
« Reply #12 on: July 03, 2013, 11:13:48 AM »

you've got black tape on your bats, sorry but i cant take anything you say seriously!!!  :) :) :) :)
Cardinal sin, I know mate, ran out of fibreglass tape so just used some duct so keep it together.
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Re: My first Custom Bat - New Pics Added
« Reply #13 on: July 03, 2013, 11:16:07 AM »

It's a G2 cleft may be that's why Grade B. It is not my brand so not too bothered about name but I will let the pod shaver know.
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Re: My first Custom Bat - New Pics Added
« Reply #14 on: July 03, 2013, 12:21:38 PM »

I don't think the grade of the willow would affect whether it was type/grade a b or c under MCC law, unless it is a covered bat.
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