Having posted a topic on bat recommendations for around the £100, two most recommended bats were the B&S Assegai 3 from Jake and a Custom X3 from John.
Spoke to both, Jake and John in detail and decided to go down the custom route.
I explained to John which bat I was using, level of cricket played etc and he provided excellent advice on what I would need.
Around a month ago, I decided to send him some specs for a bat and this is the finished article
Basic requirement was:
Full profile with minimal concaving if needed to keep weight down.
Long middle.
Semi oval handle at the bottom and round at the top.
Rounded toe.
Weight around 2.7-2.9 max fully dressed.
The bat looks fantastic. Had a quick ping test and it's really good. Can only get better once it's played in and the profile is spot on; very similar to my old MRF bat. The lighting and scuff sheet hides 8 straight, evenly spaced grains.
Thank you to John for being patient and providing great advice. Would definitely recommend him if you're looking to go down the custom route.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank Jake as well for providing great advice too.
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