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dilscoop

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Re: GM ORIGINAL LE BATS?...THOUGHTS ?
« Reply #15 on: May 06, 2014, 02:51:13 PM »
Anyone heard of eclipse all sports ?
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« Reply #16 on: June 11, 2014, 08:21:18 PM »
Yeah I'm looking to get some gear from them, looks like the softs are similar to salix ones.
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Re: GM ORIGINAL LE BATS?...THOUGHTS ?
« Reply #17 on: June 11, 2014, 08:23:32 PM »
Quote from: herchelle_02 on June 11, 2014, 08:21:18 PM
Yeah I'm looking to get some gear from them, looks like the softs are similar to salix ones.
The original LE pads are the best pair I've ever owned mate.
Only ever gone for original gloves as I prefer the towel backed thumb but they're top quality too.
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Re: GM ORIGINAL LE BATS?...THOUGHTS ?
« Reply #18 on: June 13, 2014, 12:22:11 PM »
Used a Flare OLE for a season. Thought it went okay, but wasn't a super special bat. I thought it lacked power, compared to other bats, but I stuck with it, hoping it would 'open up' and become a monster. It didn't so I moved on...

I haven't tried any of the lower end bats - be interesting to see how they travel.
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Re: GM ORIGINAL LE BATS?...THOUGHTS ?
« Reply #19 on: June 16, 2014, 02:30:40 PM »
I had an OLE a few years back and it never performed as well as I'd hoped for the price. Might just be that particular bit of wood. I changed to a GN Oblivion LE and had a Legend which I found much nicer, although now the legends have gone up to an insane price
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Re: GM ORIGINAL LE BATS?...THOUGHTS ?
« Reply #20 on: July 03, 2014, 07:51:55 PM »
Can't go far wrong with OLEs although taking a mallet to 909s and Originals might surprise you. If not buying over the web and handpicking at a retailer's, try and grab one you feel might by pressed softer than is the norm for GMs. They can be clunky to start but open up nicely. Need patience and perseverance though but will last you a long time. Good value if longevity's your main concern. Personally, I own a Players' Edition and a few 909s and 808s. Nothing I've EVER used compares to the soft-pressed PE Icon. I dread the day it sees its last.
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« Reply #21 on: July 03, 2014, 08:15:34 PM »
Bought an Argon LE from a forum member recently. Beautiful bat, mid to high middle and only sold it on as I have a couple of Affinity bats now and it wasn't going to be used.

It was a beautiful piece of willow and very responsive off the mallet but there was something about the balance I couldn't quite put my finger on...
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