Topic: The difference between 3 stripe and Crown willow (Read 6260 times)

procricket · « **on:** July 17, 2013, 02:52:26 PM »

Not to confuse people I thought I would show you the difference between crown willow and 3 stripe willow in terms of sheer mass.

Bear in mind I do not work for B3 or speak on there behave in any shape or form and I pay what everybody else pays.

I bought the first production bat and also have a crown.

Both bats weight in now at a mighty 2-7.5 ounces

Both very different profiles one is a custom one is another players reject both have had weight reductions both play very well one suits more than the other now.

Both have been identified by batmakers as low density see what you think.

Spec and Picts to come

Only Chris Easby the old CE batmaker has seen them both the crown picks up I think 2-3 ounce lighter than it looks as well

Also some of you possibly wonder why they don't openly sell crown willow it because it like rocking horse do do..

toenails97 · « **Reply #1 on:** July 17, 2013, 03:04:01 PM »

I've seen them both and I've got to say the crown is huge compared to the 3 stripe!

procricket · « **Reply #2 on:** July 17, 2013, 03:31:46 PM »

SPECK

2-7.5 OUNCE EACH

HIGHEST SPINE

CUSTOM 58MM
CROWN 64MM

SHOULDER TOP OF

CUSTOM 11MM
CROWN 21MM

HIGHEST EDGE POINT

CUSTOM 38MM
CROWN 34MM

TOE WIDTH LONGEST POINT

CUSTOM 23MM
CROWN 31MM

HANDLE CIRCUMFERENCE

CUSTOM 128MM
CROWN 171 MM

GarrettJ · « **Reply #3 on:** July 17, 2013, 03:44:12 PM »

interesting

is the weight with or without grips?

is that handle circumference right at the bottom ... 17cm???

procricket · « **Reply #4 on:** July 17, 2013, 03:55:10 PM »

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procricket · « **Reply #5 on:** July 17, 2013, 03:58:45 PM »

As you can see bear in mind the weight is with the grips on as well the reason i rant on about these bats is for the weight there massive.

Bear in mind the custom has quite a bow to make it look bigger the crown has no bow

The blue one has added so much to my game i have to admit i have a weak wrist in my top hand due to a few breakages but with the added wood i feel so confident at the crease and as a lightweight bat lover i find i have the perfect bat for my game in the blue crown.

As i have alluded i very passionate about good equipment there are lots on this forum and although i know there not sponsors there bats are worthy of a mention

The difference is all there to see in this example and bear in mind the other red custom 3 stripe is not a small bat either..

e4sby · « **Reply #6 on:** July 17, 2013, 04:06:25 PM »

What's that thing next to those B3's that looks like a cricket bat?

procricket · « **Reply #7 on:** July 17, 2013, 04:09:04 PM »

a 1940 cricket bat mate made by Walter Lamberts

FattusCattus · « **Reply #8 on:** July 17, 2013, 05:20:02 PM »

Are you standing on a chair to reach the table Dave?

procricket · « **Reply #9 on:** July 17, 2013, 05:42:16 PM »

Indeed I'm mate

ca_gold · « **Reply #10 on:** July 17, 2013, 06:41:14 PM »

Having seen both types of willow on finished bats, I totally agree with Dave's comments. You really do get bigger bats for the weight with the crowns. Best part is they will show you all the clefts and you can work with the good dr to choose one to your liking.

e4sby · « **Reply #11 on:** July 17, 2013, 08:05:22 PM »

Having seen and picked up both bats I've got to say the JT is one of the best bats I've held in my hands.

Considering the bat is suppose to weigh 2lb 7oz it could easily pass itself off for a bat around 5-6oz heavier easily.

If I could get him drunk enough I'd definitely break the bank to have the bat - I know it's worth more than money to him and for Dave to say its the best bat he's ever used that says something. Just a shame he hasn't managed a century with it yet.

The crown bats B3 produce are up there with anything you can buy, whether they are worth the money I don't know but I can totally understand them charging top dollar for them.

e4sby · « **Reply #12 on:** July 17, 2013, 08:06:40 PM »

On a separate note - you wanna watch that ankle of yours standing on a chair! I honestly didn't know you were that short you had to stand on a chair to reach the table.......

countycricketplayer · « **Reply #13 on:** July 17, 2013, 08:07:07 PM »

hope you don't mind me asking,
how much is one of these beauties

GarrettJ · « **Reply #14 on:** July 17, 2013, 08:33:04 PM »

3 stripe is �320 so these must be �375!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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