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[fromthehip]

Some serious nice gn kit you have got....

[Wjpn]

The bat is extremely thick up top near the handle, the other f18s In the shop seemed to be more exaggerated I'm the middle, whereas mine seems to be huge all the way through the shape, it's not very bowed, I must say the toe is relatively dead, but a centimetre or so up from the toe... It just goes... Friends of mine believe it could be a pro issue bat but I'm not sure!

[WalkingWicket37]

The bat is extremely thick up top near the handle, the other f18s In the shop seemed to be more exaggerated I'm the middle, whereas mine seems to be huge all the way through the shape, it's not very bowed, I must say the toe is relatively dead, but a centimetre or so up from the toe... It just goes... Friends of mine believe it could be a pro issue bat but I'm not sure!

Sounds as if you have got a special one bud. The ones I saw had a very exaggerated swell and not much wood elsewhere.

Can you put a picture of the profile please? And from the toe up so we can see the concaving?
I'm curious to see how yours differs from the "standard" shape

[Wjpn]

Here are the extra photos, in all honesty, I think it probably is standard the shape, it isn't blatantly different, but I do feel there are some subtle differences, but its just the size.. for me it doesn't fit the weight, its absolutely huge, my dad has a salix wasp for example, that's 2"12 but its easily smaller than the f18. I'd say the f18 picks up around 2"7, in comparison to the others that were in store, the middle is actually slightly lower, its really sweet from about 4inches from the toe, right up to the f18 stickers, beautiful bat and cannot wait to use it.
The other thing that im unsure about is the single shoulder stamp, iv only ever seen GN bats with 2

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[pug456654]

It does look special to me. 2.8, 44m edge with no concaving? But then i suppose Test Clefts should be special..... Shape looks really forgiving, hope you score heaps of runs with it 

Btw I love the socks in the photo, Christmas present too?

[WalkingWicket37]

Out of curiosity why doe it have a hammer edge sheet on there?
I thought GN bats came with that nice helicopter factory fitted

[Wjpn]

Hahaa the socks were a present as well, well spotted!

The hammer edge was put on by me, this year im 90% sure all bats LE grade and test grade are left with a natural finish, so I put one on, just personal preference, I tried to get a GN one but the shop had hammer edge in, so I went with that

[WalkingWicket37]

Just waiting for my new helmet to arrive and I'll have everything for next season.

Might do an in the bag video if theres any interest?

[smilley792]

Just waiting for my new helmet to arrive and I'll have everything for next season.

Might do an in the bag video if theres any interest?

Start a new thread and ill do one too..... when I decide which new duffle to purchase.

[WalkingWicket37]

We have a deal Chris! 

[Mattsky]

Nice profile on the F18. Even more tempted now to get a lower-grade one for a net bat. Hmmmmm...
Oh - and welcome to the forum!

[ilanz_bess]

Happy New Year everyone! Finally have my kit sorted for 2015. Here goes...

Bats:
Affinity Arytek - 2lb 10oz
Affinity Toro - 2lb 8oz
Affinity Carbine (custom) - 2lb 11oz

Gloves:
Salix Pod Players
Affinity Ayrtek
Chase FLC

Pads:
GM Original Pads (2010 model)
SF Pads (pro issued, Lendel Simmons)

Helmet: Masuri (old model)

Shoes: Asics Gel Advance 4

Bag: Salix Pod Pro (not shown)

[WalkingWicket37]

And after the wait my new helmet is miles too big, doh! 

[ilanz_bess]

Should have measured first @WalkingWicket37

[WalkingWicket37]

I stupidly bought it in the same size as an existing helmet from the same manufacturer, idiotic decision eh! 

On the bright side, someone on eBay will get a bargain and I can buy a green one