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[well past my peak]

Well, life doesn't get any better than this, just placed my order with John for my next new bat, and tomorrow I have a RDO and will be enjoying watching the Aussies put the Kiwis back in their place at the Gabba. 

I put it out there in the forum for some suggestions on where to purchase a bat, which suited my requirements and had a few members recommend John @ Red Ink.
John has been very helpful thus far and has always responded to my questions with hast. John has some special prices at the moment which I have take advantage of and I think even with the freight to Australia represents good value.

So this is what I have ask John to create
X3 Grade
Weight  2.7& half
Semi Oval handle
Low(ish)Middle
Full(ish) profile
Flat(ish) face
Edges size between  32-36mm???
John suggested a duckbill to help with the pickup and I'm happy to go along with his guidance, as I said to John I don't want to place restrictions on him that are not feasible, just give him the licence to produce me a great bat.
Really looking forward to getting the new willow pictures to follow.

You guys in the UK don't know how lucky you are to have these quality bat makers, here in Australia our bats sales are dominated by the large corporates and sold in cricket stores with such huge mark ups.
I used to be able to walk to our last bat maker Julian Screaming Cats, who made exceptional bats and was a top bloke but sadly has close up shop.
So now if us boys down under want some quality boutique/custom bats it's has to purchase from the mother land.

[Centurion]

Nice one mate! John makes some great bats and you won't be disappointed. Keep us updated with pics on this


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[Jamesfield]

he will do a great job 

[Seniorplayer]

Your inline for a beauty like the idea of allowing John to create a bat without unrealistic restrictions.
Wouldn't put any money  on the  Aussies will beating the kiwis though.

[springbok45]

You won't be disappointed, I love mine the quality is amazing.

[well past my peak]

It has arrived  , and I am very impressed. John has manage to produce a bat which matches my requirements. The customer service from John was second to none and the bat looks and feels great. Thanks John

http://imageshack.com/a/img908/694/jEgcd4.jpg
http://imageshack.com/a/img633/9389/E5oxUr.jpg
http://imageshack.com/a/img907/2472/hhUxAZ.jpg
http://imageshack.com/a/img910/6950/GyZkUk.jpg

[StillNotOut]

Lovely bat mate! I saw a pic of the bat next to mine a couple of days ago


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[vishwas]

It has arrived  , and I am very impressed. John has manage to produce a bat which matches my requirements. The customer service from John was second to none and the bat looks and feels great. Thanks John

http://imageshack.com/a/img908/694/jEgcd4.jpg
http://imageshack.com/a/img633/9389/E5oxUr.jpg
http://imageshack.com/a/img907/2472/hhUxAZ.jpg
http://imageshack.com/a/img910/6950/GyZkUk.jpg

Lovely bat mate. Can you tell us the final specs? For some reason this shape makes me think if it really would have a Lowish Middle.

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[sanredrose]

Lovely bat mate! I saw a pic of the bat next to mine a couple of days ago


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Care to share your pics  ??

[sanredrose]

It has arrived  , and I am very impressed. John has manage to produce a bat which matches my requirements. The customer service from John was second to none and the bat looks and feels great. Thanks John

http://imageshack.com/a/img908/694/jEgcd4.jpg
http://imageshack.com/a/img633/9389/E5oxUr.jpg
http://imageshack.com/a/img907/2472/hhUxAZ.jpg
http://imageshack.com/a/img910/6950/GyZkUk.jpg

Looks good. I thought JP Gavan was from Aus, does he not make custom bats ??

[well past my peak]

Lovely bat mate. Can you tell us the final specs? For some reason this shape makes me think if it really would have a Lowish Middle.

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yeah low middle which is what I like, without picking up bottom heavy I would say the slight duckbill has help with that, which John suggested.
middle about 170mm from toe
Spine from face about 70mm
Edges 32mm
right on 2.8

[well past my peak]

Looks good. I thought JP Gavan was from Aus, does he not make custom bats ??

correct me if I'm wrong but I pretty sure Bats made by Josh are only finish by him, they are part mades from india,(cut pressed and handle)

[well past my peak]

Care to share your pics  ??

found it on twitter the one on the right has made it's new home down under
http://imageshack.com/a/img908/9436/rkE2py.jpg

[smilley792]

correct me if I'm wrong but I pretty sure Bats made by Josh are only finish by him, they are part mades from india,(cut pressed and handle)

Never looked at his proper bats, but the oversized monster 4lb things he sells are Kashmir willow.


Edit, just went on his site, the rope end bats are English willow, really low wend and training Kashmir.

[Ams4287]

Never looked at his proper bats, but the oversized monster 4lb things he sells are Kashmir willow.


Edit, just went on his site, the rope end bats are English willow, really low wend and training Kashmir.

One of my mates for some reason bought a 5lb training bat definetly Kashmir and definetly a complete waste of money!