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B3 Custom - Crown Willow
« on: July 16, 2013, 09:06:42 PM »

I wanted to a do quick review of my custom B3. I happened to be very close to Nottingham last month, so figured I would pop in to see the Dr. and his team. We had exchanged some emails a prior to my visit. I was hoping to get a replica of my trusty NB Thruxton as you'll see from the pics. The Dr. designed a few profiles and we finally managed to settle on one I thought was close enough.

Bat Specs:
Weight: 2.9
Willow: Grade 1 - Crown Willow
Minimal Concaving
Single Grip - but double binded so it feels as if there are two grips.
Semi Oval Handle.
Edge Size: 40 MM.
Initial Tap up: Sounds amazing, but will give a full update once i use it in a match.

Have to say the service from the guys at B3 is really amazing. Went out of their way and showed some great hospitality. I had a tour of the setup, played around with some pros bats, and had a go at binding a handle. I think i was there first Non professional international visitor. It was a great experience for bat geeks - i'd encourage all of you to visit, you will have a great time and definitely will not leave empty handed.

Enjoy the pics.















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Re: B3 Custom - Crown Willow
« Reply #1 on: July 16, 2013, 09:10:04 PM »

Need to get me one of these.

Looks class mate. Can I ask what you paid please?
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Re: B3 Custom - Crown Willow
« Reply #2 on: July 16, 2013, 09:12:13 PM »

Glad you like it mate the crown willow is so very special in weight to wood density and everything

Glad you went with it mate good stuff

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Re: B3 Custom - Crown Willow
« Reply #3 on: July 16, 2013, 09:13:32 PM »

I really like the look of B3, just abit nervous where it's concerned and I really don't know why. I think it's the machining, I don't know why though.
Us crown willow their 'LE' so to speak?
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Re: B3 Custom - Crown Willow
« Reply #4 on: July 16, 2013, 09:17:07 PM »

It the willow they tend to keep in a special place and do not advertise it

Best of the best mate
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Re: B3 Custom - Crown Willow
« Reply #5 on: July 16, 2013, 09:18:59 PM »

My next bat will be a B3, been highly impressed with the examples on this thread.
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Re: B3 Custom - Crown Willow
« Reply #6 on: July 16, 2013, 09:19:36 PM »

yes the crown is the best of the best. the bat is really big for the weight. at least from bats i have seen - i am impressed.

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Re: B3 Custom - Crown Willow
« Reply #7 on: July 16, 2013, 09:20:32 PM »

Glad you like it mate the crown willow is so very special in weight to wood density and everything

Glad you went with it mate good stuff

Dave

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thanks dave - was really encouraged by your post and pm's. glad we had a chat about it before hand.
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Re: B3 Custom - Crown Willow
« Reply #8 on: July 16, 2013, 09:22:20 PM »

As you saw mate that wood is reserved they are gentleman there great blokes it is a good day out for sure

Looks a stinker that one mate you got to be happy looks a big bat as well
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Re: B3 Custom - Crown Willow
« Reply #9 on: July 16, 2013, 09:24:23 PM »

Lovely bat mate like the sticker grip combo you chose.

I wanted a crown unfortunately my bat weight preference, meant non in stock could make a bat heavy enough. Doh.
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Re: B3 Custom - Crown Willow
« Reply #10 on: July 16, 2013, 09:25:50 PM »

As you saw mate that wood is reserved they are gentleman there great blokes it is a good day out for sure

Looks a stinker that one mate you got to be happy looks a big bat as well

def very happy - the quality and the service is exceptional. you guys in england have it great - so many quality bat makers and retailers to visit.
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Re: B3 Custom - Crown Willow
« Reply #11 on: July 16, 2013, 09:28:27 PM »

Lovely bat mate like the sticker grip combo you chose.

I wanted a crown unfortunately my bat weight preference, meant non in stock could make a bat heavy enough. Doh.

thanks mate. actually got a second set as well of black ones. these stickers look much better in person - i wasn't planning on picking these until i saw them there. there are a ton of good choices for sticker/grip options. not that it will help you score more runs - just a nice touch.
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Re: B3 Custom - Crown Willow
« Reply #12 on: July 16, 2013, 09:30:15 PM »

The toe on this is huge!
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Re: B3 Custom - Crown Willow
« Reply #13 on: July 16, 2013, 09:40:26 PM »

Looks like a very nice bat, the key to this is the size of it for its weight!!! The grains are nice, a little blemish/line but who cares at that size!!!

Price £325???
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Re: B3 Custom - Crown Willow
« Reply #14 on: July 16, 2013, 10:10:12 PM »

That looks a belter !!
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