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[JG]

Hi folks

I have been looking to get a lower middle bat for the forthcoming season and stumbled across the GM Octane, and it looks quite nice with the new decals and all that. Can anyone give their opinion on the bat or even recommend any other lower middle bats (no upper budget) that should be put in the hat for consideration?

[WalkingWicket37]

This one looks pretty good! 

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=271729287486

[Six Sixes Cricket]

http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=32955.0

[JG]

haha is that a 'hype up one of your own' type responses? 

[smilley792]

I have an octane 808. Bought from vitas in the pre order sales.

love it,pick up is good, feels lovely. Love the shape and a huge fan of the flat faced profile. 
Handle is seems thicker than previous years octane. 
And the stickers are better this year. Lol



Get one!

[WalkingWicket37]

@JG I have no shame in admitting I'm shamelessly promoting my own kit at any given opportunity lol 

[JG]

@smilley792 can you put up pictures of it, i did see your 2015 kit post but was envious for a bit more of a reveal  I have the Six6 and now looking for something lower for our standard english pitches

[csnew]

I have a M&H original low available if you are interested

[smilley792]

@smilley792 can you put up pictures of it, i did see your 2015 kit post but was envious for a bit more of a reveal  I have the Six6 and now looking for something lower for our standard english pitches

http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=32887.0


More pics here. Not sure I'd be able to get any more updated ones till weekend.

[Ams4287]

How about Asian? SS seem all the rage on the forum

[JB]

I used my new Affinity Polaris for the first time in the nets on Friday and it is superb.

[JG]

@smilley792 how is the concaving on the octane, and did yours pick up true to weight or heavier/lighter?

@JB i haven't seen them, are they new for this season?

[Buzz]

JG the octane is a great shape which you can't go wrong with. The polaris is also a great shape - really similar to a screaming cat shape. Speak to vitas, one of our sponsors, they stock both!

[JB]

@JG the Polaris is new for 2015, there were 10 pre order bats made towards the back end of last year. It has a high spine with a small edge and no concaving at all, think toblerone shape. I'll see if I can upload some pictures when I get home for you to see.

[Buzz]

think something like


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