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Re: The worst looking G1/LE/Players Bat you have seen
« Reply #15 on: December 01, 2015, 08:48:53 AM »
My H4L is a tad on the ugly side for a G1 but it is an absolute weapon so I'm not bothered :D

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Re: The worst looking G1/LE/Players Bat you have seen
« Reply #16 on: December 01, 2015, 09:03:40 AM »
I can't really classify this as worst looking Kookaburra Menace players bat but it certainly doesn't qualify for players tag. May be a Menace 900 or 700 might be more appropriate label. Ping test with the mallet was average. Team mate is knocking it in, lets see how it performs.

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Re: The worst looking G1/LE/Players Bat you have seen
« Reply #17 on: December 01, 2015, 10:20:35 AM »
Quote from: Number4 on December 01, 2015, 07:11:39 AM
Remember people... It has Pro on the label... That's makes it worth £180 more

Of course this is meant as tongue in cheek but if Affinity couldn't deliver at their price point they wouldn't have such a loyal following.
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Re: The worst looking G1/LE/Players Bat you have seen
« Reply #18 on: December 01, 2015, 10:58:09 AM »
U15 son has 2 Affinity Carbines from Marcus. He offered a selection at 2.7 with light pick up and they go like cannons. Bats have scored over 3500 runs and son nets 3 hours a week through winter. They've been back for 2 end of season refurbs and about to start 3rd pre-season. All his mates have bat envy and the softs are high quality and last well. As the paying parent I can't  compliment Marcus enough. Reckon it's a false economy to scrimp on decent kit.
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Re: The worst looking G1/LE/Players Bat you have seen
« Reply #19 on: December 01, 2015, 11:19:14 AM »
Quote from: bk on December 01, 2015, 10:58:09 AM
U15 son has 2 Affinity Carbines from Marcus. He offered a selection at 2.7 with light pick up and they go like cannons. Bats have scored over 3500 runs and son nets 3 hours a week through winter. They've been back for 2 end of season refurbs and about to start 3rd pre-season. All his mates have bat envy and the softs are high quality and last well. As the paying parent I can't  compliment Marcus enough. Reckon it's a false economy to scrimp on decent kit.

Thanks for the testimonial and I did wonder if the topic might head this way. Just to be clear, I'm was only talking about a bat from a looks perspective and how that fits with people's perception of G1. I've seen plenty of "ugly" bats perform and this isn't a thread questioning performance or value for money from that performance.
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Re: The worst looking G1/LE/Players Bat you have seen
« Reply #20 on: December 01, 2015, 12:04:57 PM »
My comment was only tongue in cheek and not aimed at any specific bat maker just bats in general that are labelled as "pro"
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Re: The worst looking G1/LE/Players Bat you have seen
« Reply #21 on: December 01, 2015, 01:27:39 PM »
So, controversially back on topic, did anyone see Afridi's bat yesterday? 4 grains i think...will see if i can dig out a picture.
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Re: The worst looking G1/LE/Players Bat you have seen
« Reply #22 on: December 01, 2015, 05:53:52 PM »
Quote from: imran75 on December 01, 2015, 01:27:39 PM
So, controversially back on topic, did anyone see Afridi's bat yesterday? 4 grains i think...will see if i can dig out a picture.

the one which sailed the ball out of the ground 103m?
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Re: The worst looking G1/LE/Players Bat you have seen
« Reply #23 on: December 01, 2015, 06:15:22 PM »
yep, that's the one! might have performed but it looked like a floorboard! :)
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Re: The worst looking G1/LE/Players Bat you have seen
« Reply #24 on: December 01, 2015, 09:17:25 PM »
Quote from: northernboy1987 on December 01, 2015, 08:48:53 AM
My H4L is a tad on the ugly side for a G1 but it is an absolute weapon so I'm not bothered :D




That is no where near a grade 1 looks wise, especially if you look at the definition of grade 1. I think we have talked before about H4L and their grading.
I agree though, their bats perform very well, so if you're happy...
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Re: The worst looking G1/LE/Players Bat you have seen
« Reply #25 on: December 01, 2015, 09:21:18 PM »

Quote from: potzy248 on December 01, 2015, 09:17:25 PM
That is no where near a grade 1 looks wise, especially if you look at the definition of grade 1. I think we have talked before about H4L and their grading.
I agree though, their bats perform very well, so if you're happy...

Depends what a brand class as "a grade one". Some do it on performance, some on just looks and others on both.

And am I the only one that thinks the affinity looks pretty decent? 


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Re: The worst looking G1/LE/Players Bat you have seen
« Reply #26 on: December 02, 2015, 12:48:41 AM »
Quote from: Centurion on December 01, 2015, 09:21:18 PM
Depends what a brand class as "a grade one". Some do it on performance, some on just looks and others on both.

And am I the only one that thinks the affinity looks pretty decent? 

I like the Affinity.

H4L state "The Grade 1 English Willow will have 7+ grains and maybe a small blemish or mark on the playing face."

This does not meet their own standards.


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Re: The worst looking G1/LE/Players Bat you have seen
« Reply #27 on: December 03, 2015, 02:02:21 PM »
amazing how that "grade 1" has already reached £72 on ebay
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Re: The worst looking G1/LE/Players Bat you have seen
« Reply #28 on: December 03, 2015, 02:06:49 PM »
Quote from: csnew on December 03, 2015, 02:02:21 PM
amazing how that "grade 1" has already reached £72 on ebay

You're kidding? Jesus... someone's getting ripped there.
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Re: The worst looking G1/LE/Players Bat you have seen
« Reply #29 on: December 03, 2015, 02:23:42 PM »
Quote from: neoncricket on December 03, 2015, 02:06:49 PM
You're kidding? Jesus... someone's getting ripped there.

The seller also has a reserve which has not been met. BIN is 225
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