I did have a few questions and comments?
Firstly the gloves are excellent! I still have a pair which I did a review on and found them to be superb.
Next, could you not have requested that James NOT sign it in such a big way? Maybe ask if he could have signed it on the back? And is that a take on the Laver, which James Laver signs the very best few clefts?
If so, then is this bat the same tiny production run of 5 or 6 a year? Or is it just the Lekka sense of humour?
The profile looks nice actually. 2'8 with that size profile is amazing! Could you do me a favour and measure the blade width? I wouldn't mind knowing if the bat is a shade more narrow to get the extra edge size (a la Black Cat Joker/Lekka Envy bats) If it is identical width to normal bats, then I'd be a little concerned with the moisture content (as Tim pointed out) because even the big 2'8 Asian bats are a good few mm smaller in the edge department! Also does it have a flat face, as this would help increase the edge size?
I'm sure it will buff up nicely fella - and hope it gets you runs this season
Thanks Pete, the signing thing i think was a take the piss moment in Lekkas humour. I believe it was already done when i came to purchase the bat as James came to me saying he thought this bat would suit me. It cam out rather easily and quickly so wasnt an issue.
The blade width 10.25 cm which is the same as a Kookaburra Pro Players "state Players bat" which i am currently refurbing
The face also is rounded not flat.
might be just a light cleft, with low moisture but can never tell
Hope that answers everything!