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Phoenix Cricket Bats review
« on: December 26, 2015, 06:44:10 PM »
After having a few excellent custom bats from the board (H4L Fire/Devil) Laverwoods and a more recent Phantom Dark Edition.Came across a custom bat maker from India (Bangalore) and gave it a shot.
Bat 1 is 2lb 4 oz extremely light weight (40 mm edges,2-3mm concaved)
Bat 2 is slightly long blade at 2lbs 9 oz
Typical sub continent styles with lower middle sweet spots. Both bats are machine knocked and the ping is excellent. The pick up on the lighter bat is a dream. However the cosmetic appearance of the lighter bat could have been better for a PRO edition bat.
Dealt with Ravi who was very prompt , passionate and knowledgeable. Was a pleasant experience overall. Also ordered two sets of gloves which i believe are sourced from SG.

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Re: Phoenix Cricket Bats review
« Reply #1 on: December 26, 2015, 06:52:36 PM »
The phoenix bats along with LW TR profile and Phantom Dark Edition



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Re: Phoenix Cricket Bats review
« Reply #2 on: December 26, 2015, 07:00:08 PM »
Is it me or is the Phoenix on the left narrower?


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Re: Phoenix Cricket Bats review
« Reply #3 on: December 26, 2015, 07:23:20 PM »
That 2lb 4oz bat would be even lighter without those "shocking stickers"  :o
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Re: Phoenix Cricket Bats review
« Reply #4 on: December 26, 2015, 07:24:49 PM »
How much does the Phantom weigh? That looks an impressive piece of wood.
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Re: Phoenix Cricket Bats review
« Reply #5 on: December 26, 2015, 08:24:50 PM »
Quote from: Batbuddy99 on December 26, 2015, 07:00:08 PM
Is it me or is the Phoenix on the left narrower?


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The lighter one probably falls somewhere between a harrow and full size bat.
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Re: Phoenix Cricket Bats review
« Reply #6 on: December 26, 2015, 08:29:34 PM »
Quote from: tate035 on December 26, 2015, 07:23:20 PM
That 2lb 4oz bat would be even lighter without those "shocking stickers"  :o
Was not a big fan of the gaudy stickers , should have gone with the blank bats instead :-[
The Phantom on the other hand had the best decals in my view . The Phantom weighed 2lb 9oz and came in pre knocked from IJC but will probably still need a few net sessions.
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Re: Phoenix Cricket Bats review
« Reply #7 on: December 26, 2015, 08:40:51 PM »
Is it me or do they look really dark? Have you oiled them or are they all heartwood?
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Re: Phoenix Cricket Bats review
« Reply #8 on: December 26, 2015, 08:47:03 PM »
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Re: Phoenix Cricket Bats review
« Reply #9 on: December 26, 2015, 08:51:48 PM »
Willow looks bit dark compared to the Phantom bat. Oiled multiple coats ?? For a Pro-Blade i should say Phoenix have done a poor job with the stickers. Graphic/Art-work needs a lot more work and they could have reduced the sticker foot print on the back/playing face of the bat.

Keeping stickers aside, the willow and grains look good on them. Let us know how it performs in a match ...
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Re: Phoenix Cricket Bats review
« Reply #10 on: December 27, 2015, 03:51:23 PM »
Yeah..I think Phoenix needs work on their graphics. Wood looks dark which is a non-issue for me. It all gets down to how it performs. Keep us posted.

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Re: Phoenix Cricket Bats review
« Reply #11 on: December 28, 2015, 06:39:00 AM »
Can you please share contact of Mr. Ravi? Since in Bangalore would like to check out his custom bats.

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Re: Phoenix Cricket Bats review
« Reply #12 on: December 29, 2015, 03:49:47 PM »
The ping is excellent on both the bats and the lighter one picks up like a dream. The 2.9 is tad bottom heavy but has impressive ping. Cant wait for the matches start in a month. Will keep you posted.
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Re: Phoenix Cricket Bats review
« Reply #13 on: January 03, 2016, 11:47:26 AM »
How did you find him and how about ordering?


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Re: Phoenix Cricket Bats review
« Reply #14 on: January 03, 2016, 02:29:04 PM »
The 2'4 bat seems to be the much sought after low density willow. Would have made a proper monster if they had made a 2'9 - 2'10 bat out of it  :o
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