Topic: Ian Bells 100th Test - Kookaburra Special Edition Impulse (Read 6774 times)

Vitas Cricket · « **on:** June 20, 2014, 10:50:47 AM »

http://www.vitascricket.co.uk/products.php?id=1180

To celebrate Ian Bells 100th Test appearance, Kookaburra have released 100 special edition Impulses. They carry slightly different stickering which will be used by Bell during this Test. Each bat is uniquely numbered and comes with an authenticity card as well as being signed by Bell himself.

100 bats were made available, initially one each to the top 100 stockists of Kookaburra. It seems not all stockists took up the option so we will have 3 of them available as of Monday, if not before.

WalkingWicket37 · « **Reply #1 on:** June 20, 2014, 10:54:21 AM »

How much will one cost Jake??

Jenko · « **Reply #2 on:** June 20, 2014, 10:55:07 AM »

Are they made from select clefts or as they are carrying a signature made purely to be a display bat?

WillyorWonty · « **Reply #3 on:** June 20, 2014, 11:02:52 AM »

I'm not quite sure how getting a player to write their name on 100 bats is a piece of cricketig history, more like a blatent ploy to rid stupid people of money. Getting his match bat from his 100th test would be a piece of cricketing history.

Vitas Cricket · « **Reply #4 on:** June 20, 2014, 11:07:15 AM »

I suspect we will keep one for ourselves for display purposes.

The other 2 might be used as prizes, we may sell. They will be priced at �200 for those who are interested in purchasing. The main draw should be the signature/authenticity card, the unique stickers as well as the exclusivity of having 1 of only 100 bats available. Equally the quality of the willow should be more than good enough to use as an actual bat if you so desire.

Uzi Sports · « **Reply #5 on:** June 20, 2014, 11:45:20 AM »

I believe quite a few retailers have ordered these including us. will put photos up when we receive the bats

Asad

Vitas Cricket · « **Reply #6 on:** June 20, 2014, 12:03:13 PM »

If you are interested please get in contact, 2 of these are gone already.

Mattsky · « **Reply #7 on:** June 20, 2014, 12:05:22 PM »

Does it irk anyone else that some English players are sponsored by an Australian-based brand?
I'm not saying it's right or wrong, with the game being a global sport, brands having global presence and players playing all over the world from one week to the next - but still.

Taking that a step further, why do people opt for Kookaburra when there's so many quality boutique and big-name home-grown brands and podshavers to choose from and support?
Because as a nipper their favourite player was sponsored by them? They like the stickers? They don't give a monkey's uncle where it's made?

Similarly, why would Aussies opt for an English-based brand? (Aside from choosing English willow - that's understandable.)

Don't want to ignite a flame war. Just wondering, thasall.

smilley792 · « **Reply #8 on:** June 20, 2014, 12:10:49 PM »

A biggest kahuna is still the best bat I've ever used. If they remade that bat(instead of the ultra menace) I'd be back with the kookaburra brand.

I don't really care what origin the kit is as long as it performs.

Vitas Cricket · « **Reply #9 on:** June 20, 2014, 03:25:07 PM »

I have now added the bat to the website. We are keeping one for ourselves and one of the remaining two has gone, leaving a solitary IB100 remaining.

http://vitascricket.co.uk/products.php?id=1180

skip1973 · « **Reply #10 on:** June 21, 2014, 12:35:39 AM »

Quote from: Mattsky on June 20, 2014, 12:05:22 PM

Does it irk anyone else that some English players are sponsored by an Australian-based brand?
I'm not saying it's right or wrong, with the game being a global sport, brands having global presence and players playing all over the world from one week to the next - but still.

Taking that a step further, why do people opt for Kookaburra when there's so many quality boutique and big-name home-grown brands and podshavers to choose from and support?
Because as a nipper their favourite player was sponsored by them? They like the stickers? They don't give a monkey's uncle where it's made?

Similarly, why would Aussies opt for an English-based brand? (Aside from choosing English willow - that's understandable.)

Don't want to ignite a flame war. Just wondering, thasall.

Because on a whole they make very good gear, plenty of value in their mid and low range bats.

skip1973 · « **Reply #11 on:** June 21, 2014, 12:44:50 AM »

Does the name Ian Bell inspire bats sales?
I like him as a player but I wonder how many kids want to be Ian Bell when they grow up?

Cumbrian Pete · « **Reply #12 on:** June 21, 2014, 09:00:26 AM »

If you've seen his wife then the answer is probably quite a lot of kids!

Vitas Cricket · « **Reply #13 on:** June 21, 2014, 08:42:40 PM »

jwebber86 · « **Reply #14 on:** June 21, 2014, 11:13:44 PM »

Quote from: smilley792 on June 20, 2014, 12:10:49 PM

A biggest kahuna is still the best bat I've ever used. If they remade that bat(instead of the ultra menace) I'd be back with the kookaburra brand.

i would love it if they did this. I had probably my best season ever when i used a big kahuna

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