Topic: Your 50% off B3 Bargains (Read 192315 times)

Woodyspin · « **Reply #180 on:** January 15, 2016, 10:10:36 PM »

It also allows the multiple bats to be made the exact same shape

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uknsaunders · « **Reply #181 on:** January 15, 2016, 10:20:17 PM »

Quote from: Number4 on January 15, 2016, 10:00:24 PM

Have to admit Nick it's a profile only a mother could love. I'm sure it performs though.

Lol, Im blaming Dave, I've just tried to tidy up his cleft on a stick for us mortals!

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vishwas · « **Reply #182 on:** January 15, 2016, 10:46:15 PM »

Quote from: SOULMAN1012 on January 15, 2016, 09:22:25 PM

Quick pic of my B3. I'll get more pics up and do a little review when I get to take a few more pics.

Nice...what profile is this?

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vishwas · « **Reply #183 on:** January 15, 2016, 10:49:28 PM »

@Pilgrim looks cracker for the weight. Spot on.

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SOULMAN1012 · « **Reply #184 on:** January 15, 2016, 11:56:58 PM »

Quote from: vishwas on January 15, 2016, 10:46:15 PM

Nice...what profile is this?

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It's basically the Gaz Cross Profile with a few minor tweeks

dcullen8 · « **Reply #185 on:** January 16, 2016, 12:01:38 AM »

Every b3 profile i see makes me wish i ordered that one instead😳😂

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procricket · « **Reply #186 on:** January 17, 2016, 11:55:20 AM »

Quote from: Pilgrim on January 15, 2016, 08:10:09 PM

Great timing from B3 to get my new bat delivered on the day Root makes a fantastic hundred in SA!
I requested a 2 stripe, bespoke bat which is a twist on shape 14 from the professional range. I asked for it to have more of a duckbill but also a slightly thicker toe and come in at 2lb 9oz with just a little concaving. Essentially I was trying to replicate Root's profile and I sent Dave a picture from an earlier thread to give him a a better idea. He returned to me with a drawing of the shape and I confirmed that I wanted to go ahead. I gave no preference on grains or look of the bat as I was happy to leave this to Dave.

A few days ago I contacted Dave and asked for a bit of a tweak (following what I had read on here and in order to more closely match Root's bat) in order to make the blade slightly shorter and the handle slightly longer. Despite Dave saying that the bat had already been machined he said it would be no problem. Sure enough it was sent yesterday and arrived today. Top service.

So, for under �170 (including knocking in, scuff sheet and delivery) I received the bat pictured below. Actual specs as follows:

Weight: 2lb 8 5/8oz (I guess it would have been bang on 2lb 9oz before the slight reduction in length)
Grains: 9 pretty straight ones with just a slight wobble in them. Very few blemishes, except one up by the sticker. A faint strip of heartwood on the left-hander's outside edge (perfect for me)
Max edge size: 37mm
Max spine height: approx 62mm
Edge at toe: 23mm
Handle: Slightly longer and slightly oval (as requested)
Minimal concaving

I am delighted with the result. It picks up fantastically well and really does look like a a down-sized version of Joe Root's bat, based on the profile pictures I have found (I guess he uses very low density ones to get the size and given that he gets through 20-odd in a year). The whole experience was great and really makes it feel like you are getting exactly what you want - which you are! The quality of the willow is actually better than I had hoped for a 2 stripe and I can't wait to use it! Fantastic value for money too. Enjoy the pics!

I was very impressed with this bat good design and a solid bat mate hope you enjoy it buddy

Woodyspin · « **Reply #187 on:** January 17, 2016, 12:22:10 PM »

Quote from: dcullen8 on January 16, 2016, 12:01:38 AM

Every b3 profile i see makes me wish i ordered that one instead😳😂

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Makes me wish i had one

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Pilgrim · « **Reply #188 on:** January 17, 2016, 02:01:02 PM »

Quote from: procricket B3 on January 17, 2016, 11:55:20 AM

I was very impressed with this bat good design and a solid bat mate hope you enjoy it buddy

Thanks, Dave, I like it more and more every time I pick it up!
Forgot to say that I was also really impressed with the stickers which are sort of textured and this gives them a real sense of quality.
Also, I've had a couple of mates pick it up and they have certainly not noticed the shorter blade initially so I think it is a great way to save a bit of weight but maintain the size.

dcullen8 · « **Reply #189 on:** January 18, 2016, 09:51:38 PM »

After a pretty terrible day ive had the text to say tomorrow is D-Day, looks like im finally joining the darkside!

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northernboy1987 · « **Reply #190 on:** January 18, 2016, 10:16:59 PM »

Had a great day down at B3 today picking up my 50% off bat, Streaky and the gang were very welcoming and helpful. Went to Dotball afterwards and could not be happier with the bat, the pickup is so light for the weight it's disgusting. Anyways I know you all want the pics:

AlanB · « **Reply #191 on:** January 18, 2016, 10:56:40 PM »

Looks decent, what is the specification of this one please

northernboy1987 · « **Reply #192 on:** January 18, 2016, 11:01:43 PM »

It's the TKC Pepsi shape. Think edges are around 46mm spine around 73mm at 2lb15oz pick up is excellent though. Specs are off the top of my head as I don't have a tape measure, someone else may be able to confirm!

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Ams4287 · « **Reply #193 on:** January 18, 2016, 11:05:03 PM »

Nice that mate, how does it pickup I'm comparison? nearly messaged you to see what time you'd booked Dotball as I'm only 5 minutes down the road but have been in the midlands till late

northernboy1987 · « **Reply #194 on:** January 18, 2016, 11:11:58 PM »

In my opinion the pickup is excellent, doesn't feel any heavier than 2lb14 and 2lb13 bats I've had in the past.

It's a good setup at Dotball, very good value for money imo. I live in the Lake District and we unfortunately don't have anything like it round here so once I realised how convenient it was from the M1 me and a team mate decided we'd make a day of it.

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