Topic: My Private Bin (Read 8361 times)

cd0070 · « **Reply #15 on:** December 08, 2009, 11:26:47 PM »

yup, and the signature and reserve are still more.. I would wonder if the price difference between the private bin and lets say H4L's, Redbacks and Vantage's LE is worth it.. I understand James has alot of experience but is it really worth that much more??

petehosk · « **Reply #16 on:** December 08, 2009, 11:32:27 PM »

I purchased a Private Bin ta couple of years ago, and I can remember paying around �200 for it, plus �30 for knocking in.
So price has gone up a fair amount. To be fair, it's an excellent bat!

cd0070 · « **Reply #17 on:** December 08, 2009, 11:34:30 PM »

how would your previous Private Bin compare to your new Redback?

Washington · « **Reply #18 on:** December 08, 2009, 11:34:49 PM »

Just checked his website now the reserve is �350! The signature is �950!!!!!!!!! - comes in a gun style case (velvet lined) and another bat (private bin) if i dont wanna use the signature! If im paying almost a grand for a bat its getting used for everything!!!

How can that be justified . . . . .

Ayrtek Cricket · « **Reply #19 on:** December 08, 2009, 11:35:02 PM »

Personally my view on a bat is that its an organic form so obviously varies from one to another, paying more doesn't guarantee the ball going further. A Grade one bat which goes well and costs �150 say may outperform a bat that's �280, who knows, you pay your money and you take your gamble!!!

Its not something that is manufactured identically over and over again (apart from the shape when machined) as the wood is different in each bat and there are so many outside factors that can effect it's performance such as pressing, over oiling etc as well.

petehosk · « **Reply #20 on:** December 08, 2009, 11:41:22 PM »

Ok - I used my Laver & Wood Firefly (also Grade 1 and around �230+) last year.
To be honest, the Redback feels nicer than the Private Bin, and arounnd the same quality as the Firefly!

The balance and feel of my Firefly is superb, but then again, so is the Redback! Will be able to give a better assessment once I get my butt in the nets with both bats next month? $:-\$

Ayrtek Cricket · « **Reply #21 on:** December 08, 2009, 11:48:41 PM »

Iv got nets on thursday but no new bats to try out :-( just a new helmet to give a bash (not literally i hope)! On the hunt for a weighty number tho for a team mate but dont think he will stretch to �280 lol

petehosk · « **Reply #22 on:** December 09, 2009, 12:02:58 AM »

Tom - if you lived closer you would be welcome to try out a few of my bats mate!

Could do well to see how some other makes perform so that you can ensure that your bats are great in comparison.
Not sure what your bats are like, but if you could make them as excellent as your helmets, then you will be laughing!

Ayrtek Cricket · « **Reply #23 on:** December 09, 2009, 12:08:21 AM »

Yeah trying to sort out a UK manufacturer over the next few weeks if possible so putting the job out to tender as such as a few of the Pro's on the international circuit have expressed interest in other kit beyond the helmets so guess who's job it is to find someone who can supply the bats to their spec

P.S if anyone reading this thinks they can cater for this job please email me!! (as will make my job easier as alot of time is being tied up with the helmets at the moment).

LB94 · « **Reply #24 on:** December 09, 2009, 12:09:39 AM »

Quote from: petehosk on December 09, 2009, 12:02:58 AM

Tom - if you lived closer you would be welcome to try out a few of my bats mate!

Could do well to see how some other makes perform so that you can ensure that your bats are great in comparison.
Not sure what your bats are like, but if you could make them as excellent as your helmets, then you will be laughing!

I Have to agree.
I just thought actually it would be awesome if Aytek brought out some Protective gear like thigh pads.
When u getting that new style of helmet in tom ?

petehosk · « **Reply #25 on:** December 09, 2009, 12:25:38 AM »

There are a number of decent batmakers out there - in fact on this forum!!

But it must be a pain speaking to a few of them and trying to actually make these decisions!

I'm not sure if it would be humanly possible to have the same quality pads, gloves and bats - in comparison to your helmets.
Thats would be a real accomplishment if you could! And I for one would probablly have the whole kit!

Ayrtek Cricket · « **Reply #26 on:** December 09, 2009, 12:40:48 AM »

off on a tangent from the topic...sorry..Yeh soft goods have a price constraint on them in terms of moving the materials forward, we looked at introducing carbon fibre rods instead of traditional canes which would shave lots of weight off and improved protection but pads would then become very expensive to make and therefore sell as a result.

The In-fl-8r glove which was my dissertation at uni made the gloves safer to help avoid breaking a finger as well and were licensed to CCC to sell under their brand but they didnt market the USP correctly with it to prove it worked and wasnt just a gimmick!

Will get onto these batmakers shortly as a nite owl its easier to get time to email out a few people then!! Wonder what L&W cost prices are lol maybe ill drop them an email and see if they are interested.

petehosk · « **Reply #27 on:** December 09, 2009, 12:50:20 AM »

Back on topic, James makes excellent classy bats, but it is the normal story at the moment! The pound is a little weak compared with quite a few currencies at the moment! Look at Screaming Cats and Lavers - it akes them all pretty expensive in comparison to the decent custom batmakers!

Will be interested to see if Lavers and SC abts come down in price if the pound starts to get stronger?

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