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[Krs]

Yes yes yes! That looks lovely mate. Bet you can't wait to get that beauty in the nets

Super eager buddy!

The only problem is that I have an operation on my foot this Wednesday, so will get to the net mid Nov the latest

[Aldred Cricket Bats]

Will give you time to knock it in

[Krs]

Well well well, my Aldred Supreme arrived today and by golly gosh it looks absolutely LUSH-TASTIC!

Here are some pictures to start off, the Aldred is next to a blank bat that I got sent over from Pakistan.







My camera is a bit cack, so I thought I would add some of the photos that Paul sent me





The bat weighs in at just over 2.11, but the pick up is nothing like a 2.11 which is obviously a plus. The mallet test was absolutely crazy, it just flys!! I asked for a GUN and I got a Howitzer!! I cannot wait to try this out in the nets.

Thank you Paul for everything! It was a pleasure dealing with you and I highly recommend you to everyone!!!

I am one happy bat owner!!!

[Aldred Cricket Bats]

Glad yo like

[trypewriter]

looks a beauty

[Krs]

looks a beauty

It is absolutely gorgeous. I went to my local hardware shop in Croydon and the bat weighed 2.12. Scales at home weighs in at 2.13. Paul's scale show it at 2.11.

However regardless of weight, the pick up feels right. Just need my foot to heel up so I can actually stand and play some pretend shots.

[trypewriter]

I'm in Croydon - who do you play for?

[trypewriter]

BTW I take all scale readings with a pinch of salt - if it feels right it's the right weight

[Krs]

BTW I take all scale readings with a pinch of salt - if it feels right it's the right weight

Totally agree!

Well I played half a season for a team Kent, this got me addicted again. 15 years ago I used to play for a team just down the road from me called Addiscombe. I am looking to join up this upcoming season and take advantage of their awesome facilities.

[Aldred Cricket Bats]

The scale weights a big issue with people. I have two sets of scales one electronic and an old fashioned counter balance set from an old shop they are as spot on as I can be. I use both and if they are within an ounce Of each other I will generally be happy.A lot of people get hung up on dead weight but having played a lot of cricket with different players of all ability I am a big believer that if it feels right it is. As a manufacturer I have to go to the weight specified obviously but if someone else's scales read differently there's not much I can do but if it feels right that's all you need. I can pretty much guess the weight in hand to within a ounce or two making them everyday but you can't beat the feeling when you pick it up and you know that piece of wood is at its best feel in its making process. I feel like crying sometimes knowing that I need to take more wood out the cleft when it feels perfect at a specific point. Hope you go well with it I tried to pack as many runs into it as I could just hope they leak out generously for you.

[Krs]

The scale weights a big issue with people. I have two sets of scales one electronic and an old fashioned counter balance set from an old shop they are as spot on as I can be. I use both and if they are within an ounce Of each other I will generally be happy.A lot of people get hung up on dead weight but having played a lot of cricket with different players of all ability I am a big believer that if it feels right it is. As a manufacturer I have to go to the weight specified obviously but if someone else's scales read differently there's not much I can do but if it feels right that's all you need. I can pretty much guess the weight in hand to within a ounce or two making them everyday but you can't beat the feeling when you pick it up and you know that piece of wood is at its best feel in its making process. I feel like crying sometimes knowing that I need to take more wood out the cleft when it feels perfect at a specific point. Hope you go well with it I tried to pack as many runs into it as I could just hope they leak out generously for you.

Paul I have not put it down since I called you this morning!

The weight is not an issue. I just wanted to point out that 3 different scales showed 3 different weights, but at the end of the day it is all up to me and if I am comfortable with it. And I am!!

[Aldred Cricket Bats]

Yes its interesting that you got two different weight from your scales and the shop scales. As I said to you they weighed in on mine at just a tad over 2-11 so looks like my scales are close to your shop ones. Well hope you grow a successful partnership 

[Aldred Cricket Bats]

Meant to say hope you get to know each other before you sleep with it. I try and make them with old fashioned values you know

[Krs]

Hahaha! Just the way I like them!! 

[FattusCattus]

Addiscombe eh Krs?

Might come up against you in the Surrey Championship next year, I think we are in the same league.