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Fearless Fly

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JVS HMX has arrived!
« on: March 27, 2014, 06:34:54 AM »

Hi all,

A few months back i informed the forum of my purchase of the JVS HMX Signature from Lekka.
The bat arrived safely and have decided it needed a review. A Few Questions that needed to be answered from last time was the application of what James calls X6000, I have seen no benefit so far with this application but i havent used the bat in a game or net session. Second point of call was the giant blue signature down the face. I can assure everyone that this came out with a light sand and you can't even tell it was there.



But enough of that lets get along to the bat.
Bat is massive and light. 2lb 8 oz, 44mm edges.
The bat does have some con caving on the back which has to led to such a high spine.

 I have applied the white HMX decals which i think go really well with the new Xtrax grip.
The performance of the bat is hard to pick without using in a game or net. (my season finished last saturday) I have however had a few throw downs with it in the backyard and the ball pings very nicely.
The bat picks up lighter than the 2lb 8oz dead weight which is really surprising considering the amount of timber.
The bat has an Xtrax handle which can be seen by the "3" ripples on the top of the handle. Not 2 which I'm led to believe is what MIDS do for there bats.


The bat is really good, for the price i have paid for it, it is most definitely worth it. You dont need to pay $700+ or 350 pounds+ for a bat.
The bat goes really well with Xtrax palm gloves which James also supplied me with after purchasing the Xtrax Grips.









Looking forward to everyone's opinion as i am sure there will be many

CHeers

FLY
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Re: JVS HMX has arrived!
« Reply #1 on: March 27, 2014, 06:48:44 AM »

Looks to be made by the same maker mine was, judging by the handle.  After a seasons use (mine performed very well), the last time it was used it cracked,  spectacularly,  from the toe all the way up the blade.  Checking the moisture content of the knackered bat, it came out at 5%. That's the price of a very big bat for the weight.

Doesn't stop them going well, they just don't last that long.

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Re: JVS HMX has arrived!
« Reply #2 on: March 27, 2014, 06:50:30 AM »

I cannot believe that has a made in England sticker on it...
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Re: JVS HMX has arrived!
« Reply #3 on: March 27, 2014, 07:03:04 AM »

I cannot believe that has a made in England sticker on it...
Maybe that sticker was......  :D
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Re: JVS HMX has arrived!
« Reply #4 on: March 27, 2014, 07:03:44 AM »

Wasn't this the magical non concaved or 5 % concaved model?
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Re: JVS HMX has arrived!
« Reply #5 on: March 27, 2014, 07:05:13 AM »

Wasn't this the magical non concaved or 5 % concaved model?
It would be interesting to find out how that 5% is calculated...
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Re: JVS HMX has arrived!
« Reply #6 on: March 27, 2014, 07:10:18 AM »

No pot plant? :o
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Re: JVS HMX has arrived!
« Reply #7 on: March 27, 2014, 07:12:39 AM »

Wasn't this the magical non concaved or 5 % concaved model?

No this isnt the same bat, i dont remember posting anything about a bat with 5% concaving, think you have me confused with another forum member
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Re: JVS HMX has arrived!
« Reply #8 on: March 27, 2014, 07:14:07 AM »

Forgive my ignorance but what benefit does having the handle shaped like that bring?

Also are the grips the same as GM ripple?
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Re: JVS HMX has arrived!
« Reply #9 on: March 27, 2014, 07:16:46 AM »

Forgive my ignorance but what benefit does having the handle shaped like that bring?

Also are the grips the same as GM ripple?

apparently is a counter balance from what i have read.

The grips ar slightly different to the ripple. the bottom black half has an octopus ring as well as the ripple. the ripple is just all ripple as far as i have seen
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Re: JVS HMX has arrived!
« Reply #10 on: March 27, 2014, 07:23:12 AM »

apparently is a counter balance from what i have read.

The grips ar slightly different to the ripple. the bottom black half has an octopus ring as well as the ripple. the ripple is just all ripple as far as i have seen
The top of the handle gives you somewhere to put lead tape if you want to. On its own it makes no difference to the bat at all, having used one like this last season.
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Re: JVS HMX has arrived!
« Reply #11 on: March 27, 2014, 07:30:47 AM »

I really really don't want to offend with the next question but is this Kashmir? If not can we have a close up of the face :)
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Re: JVS HMX has arrived!
« Reply #12 on: March 27, 2014, 07:35:55 AM »

I really really don't want to offend with the next question but is this Kashmir? If not can we have a close up of the face :)
No its not Kashmir fine for asking. Face needs to be buffed up as after i sanded the signature off i have not buffed it hence the rough look.
Can assure you its not kashmir
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Re: JVS HMX has arrived!
« Reply #13 on: March 27, 2014, 07:38:09 AM »

How much do these retail for? Just so I can compare to other bats in the market
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Re: JVS HMX has arrived!
« Reply #14 on: March 27, 2014, 07:45:30 AM »

How much do these retail for? Just so I can compare to other bats in the market

Think about 200 pounds plus postage but not sure as i have been buying bats from lekka for years and he looks after me if you know what i mean ;)
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