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Milky Bar Kid

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My new Octane 808
« on: July 09, 2013, 04:19:15 PM »
After Saturdays game was forfeited by the opposition for the second week running, I was feeling quite down so I decided to take a trip to Morrants on the way to the pub. Anyway there wasn't much in there that took my fancy (the place was quite empty) but then I found this little bad boy hiding at the back of the GMs.



The octane has always been a shape that I fancied the looked of, and the recent exploited of Mr Root have made it just that bit more appealing. With 8 fairly clean grains, it's certainly a looker in my eyes. The size of the thing is what gets me, especially for the weight (labelled 2.9/2.10, would say 2.9). Initially I was a bit dubious with the knock up of an old ball and the mallet but my brother has a knack of picking out good bats and after about an hour with the mallet the rebound is incredible. I'd even go as far as saying its as good as my salix which is something I never thought I would say. Please excuse the pics, iPhone cameras not the best.
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Re: My new Octane 808
« Reply #1 on: July 09, 2013, 04:21:28 PM »
More pictures please (a lot more)

happy for you to include the strawberries, or any other in season fruit/vegitable too!!
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Re: My new Octane 808
« Reply #2 on: July 09, 2013, 04:23:26 PM »
Will try and get some up. On a side note those strawberries are well and truly knackered.
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Re: My new Octane 808
« Reply #3 on: July 09, 2013, 04:24:24 PM »
Great stuff, I've had a look at the played in GMs around the club, they all make a very similar crisp sound. (Very different from the initial planky sound!) Very consistent bats, as long as it doesn't break, it will play in to be an absolute rocket I'm sure! :)
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Re: My new Octane 808
« Reply #4 on: July 09, 2013, 04:27:27 PM »


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Re: My new Octane 808
« Reply #5 on: July 09, 2013, 04:33:30 PM »
Monster Ripper.

lovely bat.
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Re: My new Octane 808
« Reply #6 on: July 09, 2013, 04:37:15 PM »
I really like the Octane profile....It's the one GM bat I really fancy having a go with....looks lovely!
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Re: My new Octane 808
« Reply #7 on: July 09, 2013, 04:41:01 PM »
Nice looking bat. Must say I'm a bit underwhelmed by some GM bats but that one looks the biz.
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Re: My new Octane 808
« Reply #8 on: July 09, 2013, 05:08:12 PM »
Nice looking bat for an 808.  Very similar profile to other bats on the market though...
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Re: My new Octane 808
« Reply #9 on: July 09, 2013, 05:31:12 PM »
Since joining the forum I've tended to shy away from the bigger brands, mainly because they've been underwhelming compared to the smaller more custom brands. However this bat is a little bit special. It feels lovely in the hands and goes well. It's too early to say how well it will go but the signs are positive. I've always liked gm's and this is my first since a catalyst a few years back.

On a side note, monster ripper out the freezer so it's a little icy is the way to go in weather like this.
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Re: My new Octane 808
« Reply #10 on: August 05, 2013, 02:41:11 PM »
I thought is would be worth comparing this bat, which I picked up off eBay the other day to yours

Very quick pics taken in the office and I haven't got a mallet or ball here to really test it yet.

I have to say it is very light for the size, but could have been graded anywhere from a 606-909 in my view...







http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290952758689#ht_444wt_958
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Re: My new Octane 808
« Reply #11 on: August 05, 2013, 03:23:24 PM »
Quote from: Buzz on August 05, 2013, 02:41:11 PM
I thought is would be worth comparing this bat, which I picked up off eBay the other day to yours

Very quick pics taken in the office and I haven't got a mallet or ball here to really test it yet.

I have to say it is very light for the size, but could have been graded anywhere from a 606-909 in my view...







http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290952758689#ht_444wt_958


have you used it yet buzz ? looks good , you've got a bargain there for just 120
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Re: My new Octane 808
« Reply #12 on: August 05, 2013, 04:09:23 PM »
lovely looking bat, great find for an 808!
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Re: My new Octane 808
« Reply #13 on: August 05, 2013, 04:46:21 PM »
I think the LOGs will be envious of that one at £120.  ;)
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Re: My new Octane 808
« Reply #14 on: August 06, 2013, 01:26:14 PM »
Wow these are some big big bats  :o
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