Topic: Considering a new Laver need help with profile (Read 6821 times)

tejasapatel · « **on:** June 19, 2014, 07:23:10 PM »

Laver and Wood are running a great deal on their facebook page where you get a custom special reserve (butterfly) bat for 330 USD shipped to US or 210gbp shipped to UK.

Here are a few things about me and my batting.

1. I am 5' 6"
2. I Play only T20 games at the moment and might play 40 over games next season.
3. Currently Bat at Number 4 or 5.
4. I grip the bat very low on the handle.
5. Mostly play on JUTE MAT wickets so usually not much bounce.
6. Shots I like to play are drives and pull shots and nudges and cuts on ball bowled outside off and of course some aerial shots as it's a T20
7. I am looking at something with light pick up between 2-7 and 2-9.
8. Not crazy about big edges but would like something with minimal to no concaving.
9. Obviously something with a huge extended middle.

Would be great to get some recommendations from forum experts on the profile that would best suite my needs.

Considered purchasing Nmcgee's Laver but couldn't justify crazy shipping costs around 25% of the price of the bat and not getting something that is made for me.

Northern monkey · « **Reply #1 on:** June 19, 2014, 07:30:40 PM »

I've nothing against laver bats,(I have one), but check out some of the pictures Paul Aldred has posted,of his grade one butterfly bats
Amazing quality, and a very good price

The b3 butterfly bats also look excellent value, and get very good reviews

tejasapatel · « **Reply #2 on:** June 19, 2014, 07:55:52 PM »

Quote from: Northern monkey on June 19, 2014, 07:30:40 PM

I've nothing against laver bats,(I have one), but check out some of the pictures Paul Aldred has posted,of his grade one butterfly bats
Amazing quality, and a very good price

The b3 butterfly bats also look excellent value, and get very good reviews

I've been following Paul's thread and he has produced some amazing bats. I have no doubt that he can make bats on par with Laver, his bat is on my wishlist but one wish at a time.

kal_m · « **Reply #3 on:** June 19, 2014, 08:26:41 PM »

Hey Tejas,
Check out the Black Cat Joker profile or the H4L Hattori profile, would suit our US conditions perfectly.

Chad · « **Reply #4 on:** June 19, 2014, 08:27:22 PM »

Hi mate, the Laver Special profile with a 1/2 inch shorter blade and SSH sounds like it would suit your play. Let them know via a bat sizing form, James has been in the industry for years, so knows a thing or two about what would suit different batsmen. Get a 2'7, as knowing Lavers, they tend to pick up a bit of weight. (Workshop must be very dry compared to the UK) Also, here's a code for 15% off your purchase:

AOC.LW.15

Hope this helps! If all fails, you could just get the Chad profile, but I think it generally comes in a slightly heavier weight.

Just ask James, he'll come up with something!

tejasapatel · « **Reply #5 on:** June 19, 2014, 08:33:22 PM »

Quote from: Chad on June 19, 2014, 08:27:22 PM

Hi mate, the Laver Special profile with a 1/2 inch shorter blade and SSH sounds like it would suit your play. Let them know via a bat sizing form, James has been in the industry for years, so knows a thing or two about what would suit different batsmen. Get a 2'7, as knowing Lavers, they tend to pick up a bit of weight. (Workshop must be very dry compared to the UK) Also, here's a code for 15% off your purchase:

AOC.LW.15

Hope this helps! If all fails, you could just get the Chad profile, but I think it generally comes in a slightly heavier weight. Just ask James, he'll come up with something!

Chad, thanks for this super advice. I do like the profile on the pictured bat so if all fails, chad profile it is.

tejasapatel · « **Reply #6 on:** June 19, 2014, 08:37:37 PM »

Quote from: kal_m on June 19, 2014, 08:26:41 PM

Hey Tejas,
Check out the Black Cat Joker profile or the H4L Hattori profile, would suit our US conditions perfectly.

Kal, the joker profile might not work as I hold the bat from low on the handle and might create some issues with my normal stance.

Will discuss with these two profiles James to see what he thinks.

i12breakfree · « **Reply #7 on:** June 19, 2014, 08:48:06 PM »

That is a beautiful profile.

WillyorWonty · « **Reply #8 on:** June 19, 2014, 09:07:14 PM »

M&H Solution profile, fantastic hitting on low bounce pitches and enables you to get under the ball with ease. I might not go there direct as costly but speak to someone on here who can get the bat made for you custom fitted for under �200.

Six Sixes Cricket · « **Reply #9 on:** June 19, 2014, 09:38:58 PM »

There no doubting laver are great bats. I agree with Chadders and aim for the lowest weight so 2-7 as there bats always put on a few ounce after a year or two.

Vitas Cricket · « **Reply #10 on:** June 19, 2014, 10:54:08 PM »

I would do a custom hunts Butterfly for just over �100, most sensible shape/size requests are entertained.

kal_m · « **Reply #11 on:** June 20, 2014, 12:13:53 AM »

Quote from: tejasapatel on June 19, 2014, 08:37:37 PM

Kal, the joker profile might not work as I hold the bat from low on the handle and might create some issues with my normal stance.

Will discuss with these two profiles James to see what he thinks.

Tejas, I believe that the Joker has a 1" shorter blade and 1" longer handle so you could ask for a SSH, but Chad's profile looks great and it's a L&W. So it makes it really simple to let James know what you are looking for.And if the 15% stacks on the FB special you mentioned, it should be one hell of a bargain.

And btw, I played in NJ last week against CLNJ in the ACCL tournament. We batted first on a damp wicket and needless to say the ball kept really low.

tejasapatel · « **Reply #12 on:** June 20, 2014, 01:20:17 AM »

Quote from: kal_m on June 20, 2014, 12:13:53 AM

Tejas, I believe that the Joker has a 1" shorter blade and 1" longer handle so you could ask for a SSH, but Chad's profile looks great and it's a L&W. So it makes it really simple to let James know what you are looking for.And if the 15% stacks on the FB special you mentioned, it should be one hell of a bargain.

And btw, I played in NJ last week against CLNJ in the ACCL tournament. We batted first on a damp wicket and needless to say the ball kept really low.

Hey I know where you played...you were supposed to play on our ground but you went to the one next to it as you thought ours was damp. By the time out game started it was nice and dry except one area with a couple of small puddles.

tejasapatel · « **Reply #13 on:** June 20, 2014, 01:24:04 AM »

The 15% didn't stack but he agreed to do the ready to play service. Knocking in and oiling.

lazza32 · « **Reply #14 on:** June 20, 2014, 02:09:17 AM »

The Toby Richardson profile with ssh should do the trick.

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