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[The Palmist]

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.

You are correct. However I could not figure why it had a grade B sticker on. According to MCC definitions, it should be Grade A, first I thought it may due to Toe Guard but it is alright for Grade A to have toe guards. There is no other cover so no idea, I can only assume that he only had these stickers left. MCC also states that these stickers are not a requirement for club level cricket.

[ajmw89]

Unless grade B is RJ's equivalent of grade 2 willow?

[buddyb]

Unless grade B is RJ's equivalent of grade 2 willow?

It's something I am experimenting with my grading scheme. Each letter has its equivalent grade and type. This is due to being able to access 8 different variety of grades to pick from. Grade b is g2 type A. Still in a design process and working on different ideas. Also RJ is my initials. It's a signature so I'm not breaking any copywrite unless my name already is.

[Chad]

It's something I am experimenting with my grading scheme. Each letter has its equivalent grade and type. This is due to being able to access 8 different variety of grades to pick from. Grade b is g2 type A. Still in a design process and working on different ideas. Also RJ is my initials. It's a signature so I'm not breaking any copywrite unless my name already is.

Bats are looking good. I'm not too sure about the grading though, it just seems rather confusing for folk who have already accustomed themselves to G1/2 and Type A/B.

[buddyb]

Bats are looking good. I'm not too sure about the grading though, it just seems rather confusing for folk who have already accustomed themselves to G1/2 and Type A/B.

Well, you don't know till you try these things. The palmist has been very lucky to have exclusively the first bat produced outside of design development. There's a few things to tinker on. Once everything is 100% a new set of stickers will be in the post. how many people do that for a customer.

[Chad]

Well, you don't know till you try these things. The palmist has been very lucky to have exclusively the first bat produced outside of design development. There's a few things to tinker on. Once everything is 100% a new set of stickers will be in the post. how many people do that for a customer.

That is true! Are you planning on going for 8 grades, or keep it simple with around 4? I'm just not sure if naming 8 different grades will be the easiest thing to do!

[buddyb]

That is true! Are you planning on going for 8 grades, or keep it simple with around 4? I'm just not sure if naming 8 different grades will be the easiest thing to do!

Well it's still a working idea how I'm going to do it. Another idea is breaking it down to high end of each grades. So even a grade 3 will the best you can get. Or  doing it more grade 1+, 1, 2+, 2, 3+, 3. Lots of ideas floating about atm. I have 20different versions of this one design so it's putting all the ideas into one. Some bits work some don't. The joys on product design.

[Chad]

Well it's still a working idea how I'm going to do it. Another idea is breaking it down to high end of each grades. So even a grade 3 will the best you can get. Or  doing it more grade 1+, 1, 2+, 2, 3+, 3. Lots of ideas floating about atm. I have 20different versions of this one design so it's putting all the ideas into one. Some bits work some don't. The joys on product design.

Perhaps you could grade by looks and density/performance? Maybe G1+, G1, G2+, etc etc. It should work out. Where abouts are you based btw?

[The Palmist]

Once everything is 100% a new set of stickers will be in the post. how many people do that for a customer.

You didn't tell me about new stickers :-). Early days but happy to be reference if you need to. Quality, Service, Communications and Workmanship have been great so far. Will update more once I have used her in nets/match.

[buddyb]

You didn't tell me about new stickers :-). Early days but happy to be reference if you need to. Quality, Service, Communications and Workmanship have been great so far. Will update more once I have used her in nets/match.

I like to look after my customers. Customer service and product of a high standard is what I want people to associate with my bats I produce. I shall note that in my design book chad. I'm based in Norwich.

[The Palmist]

Used in a 20 20 match today. Middle is amazing, the sound is just divine. Even the edge flew for four. Hoping to use it for a bit longer this Saturday.

[buddyb]

Used in a 20 20 match today. Middle is amazing, the sound is just divine. Even the edge flew for four. Hoping to use it for a bit longer this Saturday.

Ah excellent, glad to hear the bat performed well. did say it pinged beautifully. Have to let me know how sat goes. spread the word.

[The Palmist]

Ah excellent, glad to hear the bat performed well. did say it pinged beautifully. Have to let me know how sat goes. spread the word.

Will do mate, my old bat still pings great but you could so tell the difference :-)

[countycricketplayer]

that's looks a mighty fine bat, and he is pretty new aswell

[buddyb]

that's looks a mighty fine bat, and he is pretty new aswell

Thanks. still perfecting my skills and now starting to make some great bat now.