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Re: Visiting (and stocking) H4L
« Reply #45 on: July 05, 2013, 08:00:10 PM »
Quote from: ItsJustCricket on July 05, 2013, 07:46:35 PM
Just got back from my visit - so may change the course of this thread a bit with photos etc.

We have decided on our prices, and have picked 10 lovely bats! I am genuinely blown away by the looks, pick-up and, most of all, performance of these bats.  The pressing is actually my favourite of all the bats we stock - I just love a softly pressed bat and these are as soft as they come.  Just stunning bats and I'm pleased with our selections...
The one I had that I sold to Chad was beautifully finished. These will no doubt fly out the door for you. Great signing.
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Re: Visiting (and stocking) H4L
« Reply #46 on: July 05, 2013, 08:01:12 PM »
Quote from: Spanky on July 05, 2013, 07:56:38 PM
Glad to hear our impressed by the H4L bats Paul, a number of people on here including myself rate them very highly and I know you have tried numerous brands so have something to compare them too.

Did you get any softs Paul?

No, decided against the softs as they are about to re-design for 2014, but assuming that the bats sell well, we will certainly get a more complete H4L range for the 2014 season.  Based on what Matt was telling me, I feel the 2014 softs will be superior to the current range as well...
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Re: Visiting (and stocking) H4L
« Reply #47 on: July 05, 2013, 08:03:57 PM »
Fair enough. Sure the bats will sell well for you. Look forward to seeing photos and info abut your day.
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Re: Visiting (and stocking) H4L
« Reply #48 on: July 05, 2013, 08:05:48 PM »
Quote from: farnham_quins_2 on July 05, 2013, 07:52:19 PM
Will definitely have to visit. And try my best to not buy one...

That will prove difficult, Jamie.  I defy anyone to see one of these bats and not feel compelled to buy one! Trust me, I am actually being serious.  They really are that good...
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Re: Visiting (and stocking) H4L
« Reply #49 on: July 05, 2013, 08:09:06 PM »
Quote from: ItsJustCricket on July 05, 2013, 08:05:48 PM
That will prove difficult, Jamie.  I defy anyone to see one of these bats and not feel compelled to buy one! Trust me, I am actually being serious.  They really are that good...

Just what my wallet didnt want to hear...
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Re: Visiting (and stocking) H4L
« Reply #50 on: July 05, 2013, 08:20:42 PM »
Quote from: farnham_quins_2 on July 05, 2013, 08:09:06 PM
Just what my wallet didnt want to hear...

But just what your team captain and batting average did!  :D
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Re: Visiting (and stocking) H4L
« Reply #51 on: July 05, 2013, 08:29:56 PM »
Quote from: ItsJustCricket on July 05, 2013, 08:20:42 PM
But just what your team captain and batting average did!  :D

Well apparently more bats doesnt mean more runs, unfortunately!
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Re: Visiting (and stocking) H4L
« Reply #52 on: July 05, 2013, 08:34:29 PM »
Quote from: farnham_quins_2 on July 05, 2013, 08:29:56 PM
Well apparently more bats doesnt mean more runs, unfortunately!

More bats maybe not, but better bats...  :)
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Re: Visiting (and stocking) H4L
« Reply #53 on: July 05, 2013, 09:12:00 PM »
Photos just added to our Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/itsjustcricket
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Re: Visiting (and stocking) H4L
« Reply #54 on: July 05, 2013, 11:07:15 PM »
So, we came away with ten bats - the ones in the bubble wrap pockets here (the ones behind and beside me didn't make the cut incidentally!):

the bats are now on our website: http://www.itsjustcricket.co.uk/hell4leather-m50
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Re: Visiting (and stocking) H4L
« Reply #55 on: July 05, 2013, 11:09:00 PM »
But I wanted to make the most of the trip, so every one of Matt's part-mades were raided as well! Ended up adding six of these, which Matt will make up and finish for us within the next few weeks...

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Re: Visiting (and stocking) H4L
« Reply #56 on: July 05, 2013, 11:14:10 PM »
Many of you will be aware that Matt grows his own willow.  In my experience, I don't know of any other bat makers except Gray-Nicolls who do this... It was nice to see proof of this outside the workshop!



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Re: Visiting (and stocking) H4L
« Reply #57 on: July 06, 2013, 02:07:51 AM »
Thanks for the pics Paul. Looks like a great day at H4L. Impressive setup and growing their own willow really sets them apart!
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Re: Visiting (and stocking) H4L
« Reply #58 on: July 06, 2013, 08:13:31 AM »
Looks great Paul. I think Kippax grow their own, so to speak.
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Re: Visiting (and stocking) H4L
« Reply #59 on: July 06, 2013, 09:14:53 AM »
Quote from: Alvaro on July 06, 2013, 08:13:31 AM
Looks great Paul. I think Kippax grow their own, so to speak.

Yes, they do, Steve.  I knew there was one other I forgot to mention there!
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