Took delivery of a really nice looking bat from Gary at Spyder the other day.
I contacted Gary some time ago asking for a particular type of cleft. I don't like anything over 2lb 8, but also want a big bat with lots of grains AND performance. not much to ask for! Gary was honest enough to say he did not currently have anything in fitting that description, but he would contact me when he did.
When he came back to me I had the choice of three different bats which he sent me pictures of and answered my various questions.
In the end he suggested one particular bat which i went with and i have to say i am very happy with it and is certainly right up there with the best bats that i have owned.
It weighs in at 2lb 8 and a half and has excellent pick up. I would have normally changed the grips to get it down to 2lb 8, but i wont bother as it is a really well balanced bat so feels great in the hand as it is.
It has 40mm edges and is 60 mm at the highest ridge, so is a big bat. It also has 10 ruler straight grains and pings well from an ever so slightly lower than average middle. The handle is semi oval and the bottom and one the smaller side, which suits me perfectly. The bat is built nicely and you can really tell that the batmaker knew what they were doing with the distribution of the weight, leaving the wood where it is needed and taking it away where not required.
Job's a good un.
I was also really impressed with the customer service from Spyder I have to say. This was my second purchase from Gary, having bought a pair of his hand spiked trainers before and I would say that the bat buying experience was as good customer service as i have experienced over the last few years.
This combined with someone that clearly knows his stuff and is honest enough to say that he hasn't got what you want at this time gets Gary 5 gold stars.
I am afraid i might not be good enough for this bat, but be assured i will treat her well and take great pleasure smearing a few bowlers to all parts with her. Thanks Gary, i will be back!
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