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[TBONTB]

And this is the bat it inspired!

[FattusCattus]

What weight is that please BONTY?

[TBONTB]

2.12 flat with one grip and some bat wax. I think it probably picks up an ounce or two lighter.

[edge]

Been said by plenty of people but I've bought a decent amount of Red Ink stuff now so; bat - excellent, softs - excellent, service - excellent, definitely recommend!

[i12breakfree]

I got a grade 3 from Red Ink. Custom profile. The bat is sounding great after 1 hour of knocking. Also have the Pyro gloves and they look lovely and are comfortable.
Top service from John.

[FattusCattus]

It is a lovely, lovely shape.

[harry gamble]

You can message them directly from this forum.

Here is a bat that was made to my spec: http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=32770.msg516706#msg516706

Looks an absolute gun, is it right that the stickers can be sort of customised and rejigged to how you want them

[harry gamble]

On this forum. This very forum. There's is a section called "RED INK"

Within that section you will find many posts by a guy called "RED INK CRICKET"

From his profile it will give you many ways to contact.

Also in the "RED INK" section you will find quite a few bat reviews written by very happy customers.

Love the sarcasm


It really isn't rocket science....... #spoonfeedingnewbs

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[tom line]

I think John will send you stickers sepaeratley if you explain why you want them sent separately.

[harry gamble]

I would have to agree with what has been said. After seeing Smilley's oversized bat I asked John for something similar, a tad lighter and in X3. I got a bargain of the century as it is a sunny bat and goes like a train! Really pleasant to talk to, and willing to put up with constant hows it going etc. Very happy indeed, and I would much rather give my 100 pounds to somebody I can talk to if something goes wrong and get a completely custom bat, than a g4 import.

x3? is that the grade of willow, so x1 and x* would be grade one and grade 1 plus

[jwebber86]

x3? is that the grade of willow, so x1 and x* would be grade one and grade 1 plus

Yes that's how John grades them once he has cut them down

[TBONTB]

Yep you got it! And from what I have seen John is very good with grading and won't take the.... and sell you something when it is not. I did a ping test on the original review if it is of interest!

[JB]

The thick handles on my 2 are outstanding

[FattusCattus]

I much prefer a big oval or a thicker handle. It seems so many bats have thinner handles these days!

[Red Ink Cricket]

I don't normally send stickers separately. I like to make sure anything with my name On is genuine. ive done a couple recently where they didn't want the bottom 2 on the back. Happy to do so as it still carries the name.

Grading is as you thought. X1 is grade 1, x2 is grade 2 etc. X* is the top grade we do