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[Vitas Cricket]

We are off to visit Salix tomorrow to pick our willow for 2016 stock.

This will be our fist visit having successfully stocked a small amount of gear at the tail end of the 2015 season, we will be seeing the whole setup, tour of the workshop etc, i'm very excited to see true hand-making in action somewhere new.

I'm not entirely sure, but i believe we are likely to be choosing from clefts and part mades, rather than finished bats. This means the customer can have a lot more input on their bat if they want us to choose one for them.

I know it is quite short notice, but for anyone looking to secure a 2016 Salix from one of the earliest retailers to visit, please do get in contact and we can discuss pricing etc.

[SOULMAN1012]

You will love it mate, fresh clefts galore for you to pick from, really miss spending time in that workshop for any bat lover for me its heaven plus Andrew, Ben, Vicky, Ian are lovely people so you should have a great time mate

[petehosk]

Very envious!!

[Vitas Cricket]

Here are a few photos of our time with Salix, who were fantastic hosts. We picked out lots of very nice bats, as one of the first retailers to visit, there was loads of great willow to choose from.

It was great to see such a meticulous and detailed process when it comes to crafting a bat, i've been to many batmakers, and whilst I am always impressed by someone who can make a bat from start to finish, Salix take so much pride in their work and it really shows in the end product.

[rich041187]

Some fine specimens there! Looks a great experience and this year's batch are certainly up to scratch

[brokenbat]

Is the torque the only shorter blade / longer handle bat in their lineup? Fair to say that the shorter blade makes them the same length as CA bats?

[potzy248]

I wish that was my shed.

[skip1973]

Massive fan of Salix, put a sneaky order in for one myself.

[JB]

Do you see many Salix bats in aus skip, or are they quite rare?

[smilley792]

Is the torque the only shorter blade / longer handle bat in their lineup? Fair to say that the shorter blade makes them the same length as CA bats?

There new bat raw is a t20 stick in shorter length(but also available in full size if requested)

[skip1973]

Do you see many Salix bats in aus skip, or are they quite rare?

Not many, we did stock them years ago but being UK made they work out fairly pricey and warranty work is always a hassle, I am personally a big fan though.

[Vitas Cricket]

They are here! The first of our Salix bats have arrived. Stunning in every way, weights as low as 2'5!!!!

[wayward_hayward]

Did you manage to get any grips Jake? White spirals as discussed if possible.

[Vitas Cricket]

Did you manage to get any grips Jake? White spirals as discussed if possible.

I've ordered whatever i could from what Salix have currently. I'll know what i'm getting when they arrive tomorrow

[JB]

If you get any of those spirals in maroon would you keep me a couple? Think they'd look smart on my GP274!

What's the heaviest/biggest Salix you've got?