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Most expensive bat??
« on: October 31, 2009, 09:13:28 PM »

Has anyone seen a more expensive bat than this??

http://www.sommers.com.au/Product-Detail.asp?ProductID=29&CategoryID=75

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Re: Most expensive bat??
« Reply #1 on: October 31, 2009, 09:50:39 PM »

what a joke! wot mug wud buy that
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Re: Most expensive bat??
« Reply #2 on: October 31, 2009, 09:57:32 PM »

....someone with far too much money!
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Re: Most expensive bat??
« Reply #3 on: October 31, 2009, 10:02:27 PM »

Who is reg taylor?
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Re: Most expensive bat??
« Reply #5 on: October 31, 2009, 11:23:46 PM »

well there is the L&W signature at £950, thats the most expensive with out doubt
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Re: Most expensive bat??
« Reply #6 on: November 01, 2009, 12:07:56 AM »

well there is the L&W signature at £950, thats the most expensive with out doubt

that 1190 Aussie$! Bloody Hell. For that kind of money i'd want it to make me dinner and do my washing as well!
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Re: Most expensive bat??
« Reply #7 on: November 01, 2009, 12:24:26 AM »

that 1190 Aussie$! Bloody Hell. For that kind of money i'd want it to make me dinner and do my washing as well!
To be fair its not just a bat
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Re: Most expensive bat??
« Reply #8 on: November 01, 2009, 01:03:56 AM »

this is not just a bat.
it is a perfectly pressed, masterfully handcrafted, cosmetically stunning bat.
this is not just any old bat, it is a L&W bat.

sorry had to be done  ;D  feel free to submit better versions!
« Last Edit: November 01, 2009, 01:06:31 AM by slogger02 »
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Re: Most expensive bat??
« Reply #9 on: November 01, 2009, 01:19:35 AM »

M91 - its not 1190 Aussie$ - £950 is $1735 by today's exchange rate.
And if you look on L&W website, thats actually $1990! Phew - thats steep.
But I believe you get a bat made from the absolute best willow that man can ever get his hands on.
Evidently they only make 5 or 6 of these bats a year due to the willow having to be the absolute dogs danglies!!!
But to quote the website:

"The Signature bat is accompanied by a second bat that is for use as the practice bat and maybe one to use if you cannot bear the thought of using  the Signature bat you have just bought.  The presentation case is similar in design to a gun case and contains the following: 1 Signature bat, 1 practice Bat (Privat Bin Quality), 1 bat stand for the Signature bat, 1 cone for applying grips, 10 grips, 1 bat mallet, bat oil, sand paper, repair tape, 1 bat facing and some superglue."

I can vouch that the practice bat (private bin quality) would be an awesome bat in its own right! The private bin is grade 1+ willow and is excellent quality.

But all that money would be so hard to part with for a cricket bat package, no matter how good the package!
I was tempted last year, but sanity prevailed and I controlled my bat obsession for once!

Would love to see a signature bat in the flesh though - bet it looks absolutely EPIC!
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Re: Most expensive bat??
« Reply #10 on: November 01, 2009, 01:33:37 AM »

Laver's Forum shop has a signature bat for $650USD

http://www.laverwood.co.nz/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=43&t=94&start=0&st=0&sk=t&sd=a

It's 2.14 the post date is from 07 and it says the special is for this week only.. But I guess no harm in asking..
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Re: Most expensive bat??
« Reply #11 on: November 01, 2009, 01:53:35 AM »

Saw that - but thats SH size with shorter blade and handle!
So bargain if you're a little shorted than normal. But make sure it fits first!!
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Re: Most expensive bat??
« Reply #12 on: November 01, 2009, 02:37:46 AM »

Short handle yes but standard length..


Laver & Wood Signature Bat. Best Grade willow.
Weight 2.14
Short handle
Standard Blade
Normal sweet spot
Knocked in

Bat is similar in shape to a Slazenger V600 shape
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Re: Most expensive bat??
« Reply #13 on: November 01, 2009, 02:15:22 PM »

sorry about that - typing error. 1GBP : 2 AUS$ isn't it? I meant to say 1990!
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Re: Most expensive bat??
« Reply #14 on: November 01, 2009, 06:10:59 PM »

I misread! Wonder if he would take an offer!? ;-)
$650 is still alot to part with this time of year!
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