Topic: The Masters just keep coming (Read 10037 times)

liscon12 · « **on:** May 12, 2015, 07:52:08 AM »

I've just taken delivery of my new Master 1000 and thought I'd stick some pics of it on here before it has been oiled and knocked in, enjoy!

I bought this bat from Cricmart and yes I know they have been discussed on CBF before and some people may not see eye to eye with them but from my personal experience I can't say a bad word at all about them, Swat had a great range of bats to choose from and had good quality pictures so I could see what I was buying and the communication was excellent and all topped of with a super speedy delivery

So I was kinda looking for and SS Master after seeing a few on CBF but I wasn't gonna rush into buying one but rather taking my time and waiting for the right one to come and I think I've done just that and I'm really happy I did buy one, the best thing is that it only cost me �57 inc delivery (which I think is a bit of a steal)!

I've lightly tapped it up and it sounds good off the middle however I feel it needs a good knocking in and hopefully it'll get better with time. As for the toe it sounds dead as a dodo due to the duckbill shape and lack of wood down there. Most of my bats have chunky toe's and spines running right into the toe so I was curious to have a bat with a slightly different shape. I have to say the profile is really good with minimal concaving so fingers crossed this translates into a good bat.

Like Cam I'm debating taking the Master 1000 sticker off the face as it does look good (as do all the stickers) but I'll be putting up some photos in the coming weeks once its ready to play and you can see whether I've taken it off or not

One final thing is how skinny and narrow the handle is compared to other bats I have, I may have to put 3 grips which is unheard of for me. Anyways enough of me rambling, I hope you like the pics I know I do

iand123 · « **Reply #1 on:** May 12, 2015, 07:56:58 AM »

Looks good value for �57

Chalkie · « **Reply #2 on:** May 12, 2015, 08:12:44 AM »

You got a great looking bat for the price, I hope it plays well for you.

Looks as if it is one that has had the TON stamps inked in, so watch out when oiling or if playing in wet conditions as they have been known to run.

I agree on the customer service, I found Swat very helpful and patient with all my questions and requests for pictures. I have just about finished knocking my 7000 in now and hopefully will get a chance to use it for the first time this weekend - feels great and I have added a purple toe guard to match the 7000 sticker colour (not sure if it will last but it looks good)

liscon12 · « **Reply #3 on:** May 12, 2015, 08:17:15 AM »

Quote from: Chalkie on May 12, 2015, 08:12:44 AM

You got a great looking bat for the price, I hope it plays well for you.

Looks as if it is one that has had the TON stamps inked in, so watch out when oiling or if playing in wet conditions as they have been known to run.

I agree on the customer service, I found Swat very helpful and patient with all my questions and requests for pictures. I have just about finished knocking my 7000 in now and hopefully will get a chance to use it for the first time this weekend - feels great and I have added a purple toe guard to match the 7000 sticker colour (not sure if it will last but it looks good)

Yeah I'm debating putting a toe guard and scuff sheet on, I probs will as this bat will be my T20/Mid-week bat and it's guaranteed to be wet in those matches!

WalkingWicket37 · « **Reply #4 on:** May 12, 2015, 08:22:09 AM »

Lovely bat for the price, I still think the lower range SS offerings are up there with anyone when it comes to value for money. You just need to search a bit any you'll get a gem like this.

I put a scuff sheet on mine but didn't bother with a toe guard. I put a layer of PVA glue on the toe to (hopefully) keep the moisture out. If it works or not it's a lot easier to apply and remove than a proper toe guard

csnew · « **Reply #5 on:** May 12, 2015, 08:35:03 AM »

That looks like a steal for �57!

liscon12 · « **Reply #6 on:** May 12, 2015, 08:51:54 AM »

Quote from: csnew on May 12, 2015, 08:35:03 AM

That looks like a steal for �57!

Well 57.27 to be precise haha

WalkingWicket37 · « **Reply #7 on:** May 12, 2015, 08:56:46 AM »

Quote from: liscon12 on May 12, 2015, 08:51:54 AM

Well 57.27 to be precise haha

At �57 it was a bargain, at �57.27 not so much...

amritpremi · « **Reply #8 on:** May 12, 2015, 12:49:32 PM »

Lovely bit of wood mate

peristocle · « **Reply #9 on:** May 13, 2015, 08:56:55 AM »

Looks very good

rich041187 · « **Reply #10 on:** May 13, 2015, 09:19:09 AM »

Did you have to pay for the bat coffin thingy separately of was it included?? If included that's amazing pricing

liscon12 · « **Reply #11 on:** May 13, 2015, 09:22:18 AM »

Quote from: rich041187 on May 13, 2015, 09:19:09 AM

Did you have to pay for the bat coffin thingy separately of was it included?? If included that's amazing pricing

Yeah the camouflage bag and extra grips came included with the bat! I'm slightly miffed as one of the zippers snapped during transit but the other is still fine so I can get into the bag. I still can't believe how much I payed for it haha

arsenal123 · « **Reply #12 on:** May 13, 2015, 09:34:54 AM »

how does it go? I'm still trying to work out the drawback of a �57 bat like this!

liscon12 · « **Reply #13 on:** May 13, 2015, 10:13:53 AM »

Quote from: arsenal123 on May 13, 2015, 09:34:54 AM

how does it go? I'm still trying to work out the drawback of a �57 bat like this!

Hmmm I can't say yet tbh, It needs knocked in and played with to say for certain. From just bouncing a ball on it the response seems good but not amazingly pingy. I'll be making comments about it over the season on how it plays. I'm not sure how SS grade there bats whether its just on appearance or a mixture of both.

peristocle · « **Reply #14 on:** May 13, 2015, 10:16:50 AM »

I've asked them to find me one in 2.7 or 2.8, if the grains are decent like this I don't think I could resist

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