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[Gingerbusiness]

Afternoon Guys,

As promised, I said I would post pictures of the Woodstocks when they arrived, and they finally came today.

Pretext - Just to those who are new here, Greg (my clubmate) and I were chosen to take part in the AllOutCricket Gear Test on the 5th March 2014 at the Lords Indoor Cricket Centre. Out of the 40 bats tested, the Woodstock Airblade Platinum won and it was the bat Greg and I both chose as our #1 rated bat.

The bats

When I spoke to John about the two bats, I told him I wanted the exact bat which was sent to the test (Demanding I know). Greg wanted one slightly lighter with fewer grains, but still in the 'Nixon profile'.

Both bats have;

40mm+ Edges (Mine has 41mm edges, Greg's 42mm)
60mm+ Spines
Some Concaving
Very light pick-ups
Serious 'ping-ability' off the mallet (I am trademarking this word )

Biggest difference;

Mine has 17 grains, 2lb9.9oz, oval handle with some heartwood on the RHB outside edge and
Gregs has 8 grains, 2lb9oz dead, round handle and pure sapwood.

I have taken pictures next to my M&H Amplus MKI and GM Icon F7 LE, just for comparison.

Enjoy!

General Comparison Shots









My Bat (AOC Gear Test Winner)

(Bat on the Left)

Greg's Bat

(Bat on the Right)

Will post more of mine when it is fully prepared and ready to go. Just put the first coat of oil on it

[Northern monkey]

Two very nice bats

[Giraffe208]

I would have offered to pay the delivery back of the tested bat if it were that good

[Neon Cricket]

I thought the bat was being given away by AOC?

Looks a beauty though!

[simonmay5]

Afternoon Guys,

As promised, I said I would post pictures of the Woodstocks when they arrived, and they finally came today.

Pretext - Just to those who are new here, Greg (my clubmate) and I were chosen to take part in the AllOutCricket Gear Test on the 5th March 2014 at the Lords Indoor Cricket Centre. Out of the 40 bats tested, the Woodstock Airblade Platinum won and it was the bat Greg and I both chose as our #1 rated bat.

The bats

When I spoke to John about the two bats, I told him I wanted the exact bat which was sent to the test (Demanding I know). Greg wanted one slightly lighter with fewer grains, but still in the 'Nixon profile'.

Both bats have;

40mm+ Edges (Mine has 41mm edges, Greg's 42mm)
60mm+ Spines
Some Concaving
Very light pick-ups
Serious 'ping-ability' off the mallet (I am trademarking this word )

Biggest difference;

Mine has 17 grains, 2lb9.9oz, oval handle with some heartwood on the RHB outside edge and
Gregs has 8 grains, 2lb9oz dead, round handle and pure sapwood.

I have taken pictures next to my M&H Amplus MKI and GM Icon F7 LE, just for comparison.

Enjoy!

General Comparison Shots









My Bat (AOC Gear Test Winner)

(Bat on the Left)

Greg's Bat

(Bat on the Right)

Will post more of mine when it is fully prepared and ready to go. Just put the first coat of oil on it

Very nice mate must say their is something about the tight grains hope it scores you load off runs mate 

[tejasapatel]

Amazing bats, the one with 17 grains is a stunner.

[Gingerbusiness]

I thought the bat was being given away by AOC?

Looks a beauty though!

I was informed by them that John wanted it sent back.

Unless he changed his mind?

[mujju]

Lovely bats ..really classy enjoy

[AlanB]

I was informed by them that John wanted it sent back.

Unless he changed his mind?

A bit confused, is the bat pictured on the left the exact, same bat which won the test? if so, you would know what happened to it, surely

[Gingerbusiness]

A bit confused, is the bat pictured on the left the exact, same bat which won the test? if so, you would know what happened to it, surely

I have been told this is the bat that won.

After the gear test, the manufacturers can request all bats they enter are sent back to them. Nearly all of them do.

What I am saying is that I have been told this is the bat that won. If not, then I have been misinformed.

Sorry for the confusion, Alan.

[kal_m]

Absolutely stunning bats....must have been a pro cleft to get 41mm edges weighing less than 2.10

[DaanalSeed]

Saw this on the GCS Facebook page I think. Same bat? Looks a cracker.

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[Blank Bats]

What weight is that Amplus? Looks fairly small for an Amplus

[procricket]

Absolutely stunning bats....must have been a pro cleft to get 41mm edges weighing less than 2.10

Why is that there are techniques which allow more and under that weight

Nice bats by the way especially the end one.

May I ask what the finish is like mate

[iand123]

How much did these set you back?