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[smilley792]

Anyway, to start the story off, I need to go back a few weeks



Was in my loft putting my now useless Adidas pads with all my old cricket gear, when I found my trust old gm(believe it was a hero but stickers went years ago)
Now this was a big bat back in the day,weighed 3lb with its two grips and scored meafewthousands runs over its years. Unfortunately it was retired when it became more poly filler than willow.

Anyway, I couldn't believe how small the edges were, and how tiny it looked compared to my b3s, gn oblivion and gm zona. Which got me thinking,

I don't want oversize edges Anymore! I want a decent edge, but then lots upon lots of meat where it matters.


So I began the search. Not much off the shelf tickled my fancy. So custom people.
Do I get a 3rd b3? Can't really afford a 3stripe. And don't want anything less.
So search the forum. Red ink prices look good.
His previously made bats look good.

So made contact,

Traditional edges
Lowish middle
No concaving
Spine high and to the toe
No excess weight in shoulders
2.12-13
Short handle
No blemishes
7-10 grains.


John got back in touch, said he could do that, we sorted a few details then he sent me a choice of willow.
I choice one that had 7nice grains. Unfortunately on the finished bat you can only see 5, as 2are under the edge tape and very close to it.(not that it bothers me)
But the. Edges run nice and straight though the toe!


It arrived today and I could not be happier. It's a beaut. Put a second grip on, and it pics up lovely, and the middle is. Right where I like it.





















So a big thanks to john. Spot on. just need to organise with itsjustcricket to have it knocked in for next year.

[Red Ink Cricket]

glad your happy with the bat. was a nice change to make something alot more traditional and work with you to tweak things as i go.

[smilley792]

I am more than happy with the bat.


Seems I'm the only one interested in no concaving and smaller edges though.

[mini998]

Very good idea , and this is something I have been thinking for the last few weeks .
My next custom made bat will be something similar to this , very minimum edges and zero concaving.

[ajmw89]

Looks a lovely bat.  I much prefer small edgees/no concaving/high spine combo too!

[Chad]

The edges actually look relatively thick for a traditional bat, although I think that's because it's pretty heavy! Looks to have a lovely long middle, hope it serves you well! I'm a fan of minimal/no concaving, but prefer a reasonably thick edge!

[Giraffe208]

I am more than happy with the bat.


Seems I'm the only one interested in no concaving and smaller edges though.

Nope, i'm with you on this one

Nice looking stick that

[ajmw89]

It does also look a lovely bat too!

[tim2000s]

I looked at it and thought "You know what, that looks a lot like a screaming cat"...

[Alvaro]

I like concaving.
But I also like this bat. Great work, John.

[trypewriter]

Another classic John 

[tuffers007]

no im on your side!! hate these new style bats. im sure there is some scientific reason why most bats are now styled like this but i cant help but think its all a bit of a gimmick. the traditional style gives you the meat where you need it most.

i have had a go at shaping my own bat in the traditional shape. much to the disgust of some chaps at the club!!

i say bring the old style back!!!

[sgcricket]

looks lovely. am definitely a fan of no concaving but then i love big edges. great work john.

[trypewriter]

I used a bat with what appeared to be no bow, but certainly with smaller edges, in nets this week and for the first time in ages I was timing the ball. Don't think it was the edges, could have been the lack of bow, definitely interesting.

[imperivm]

My only ever ton was when I swapped from my Uzi to a tradition Hunts County bat.