I am finally back in the UK, so I decided to take the SS acquired from Onlinestockist out of the cellophane wrapping for some better pics. She weighs 2lb 8.45oz in the state shown in the pictures, and it really does 'ping'.
As you can see on the pics, it is a fairly full profile, with just a touch of concaving. I do prefer bats with only a little bit of concaving or none, so this does fit the bill! I've just always found that they generally perform a bit better! The finishing of the bat is really good, not the best, (Salix and Laver) but I am impressed with it. I would say it is just under Newbery. The side on profile is one I also like, with the sweetspot being around the T and the O of the TON stamping. The toe I feel is a little skinny, but you're not really supposed to score off that area, so it doesn't bother me too much. The playing area starts pretty low on the bat, despite the toe being skinny, and goes up to the Limited Edition sticker, with the main hitting area sounding like a rifle! The bat is also pretty bowed, it will be interesting to see how I find it - I like using Lavers, which don't have bows, and also like using some bats made by TK, (so I'm told) which are bowed a little.
I have put on a scuff and made the bottom of the handle more oval since these pics. It weighs around 2lb 9.23oz now, and picks up really nicely, it feels quite light and balanced, probably a 2-3 on the GM pick up index. I have to say, I am very impressed by this, it is the first SS bat I've had, (Unless the Hunts County I had was SS made, which was also an absolute gem) and it really does feel superb in all departments, especially when testing with a mallet. It will probably hit around 2.10 after I put on the shoe goo toe guard, oil it, and after it settles down and takes in moisture from the air, so around my ideal weight!
If anyone wants anymore pictures, please just ask!
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Topic: New SS TON LE from Onlinestockist (fuller profile) (Read 9627 times)