Topic: One for the Gilchrist fans. (Read 6277 times)

Andythomo21 · « **on:** February 20, 2016, 09:00:45 PM »

Was lucky enough to pick this up today. Puma Gilchrist Classic WC-03 Custom Edition. No. 126/150. This is also shown on the handle, although my photo isn't very clear. This bat is unused and is number 126 of only 150 made to celebrate the 2003 Cricket World Cup. The bat was made for the Australian market and was bought from the Greg Chapple cricket centre and sent to the UK back in 2003.

Weight - 2lb 11.3oz
Edge - Approx 21mm
Spine - Approx 65mm
Lollipop stick Toe - Approx 31mm

Looking at when the bat was made, the link with Puma and the shape of the bat does anyone know if it's the work of Julian Millichamp?

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ballinger · « **Reply #1 on:** February 20, 2016, 09:20:38 PM »

I had one of them, absolute gun

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ppccopener · « **Reply #2 on:** February 20, 2016, 09:31:11 PM »

Looking at the shape most definitely looks a millichamp. Been told he made lots of bats for the Aussies in that era and I'm sure that's right.
Be very tempted to hang onto that bat,sadly Julian has not been well and many think he is the worlds best.

Aussie In England · « **Reply #3 on:** February 20, 2016, 09:32:23 PM »

Looks a cracker mate

uknsaunders · « **Reply #4 on:** February 20, 2016, 09:36:14 PM »

that's a proper bat. No mucking around with big edges, just make the middle as wide and long as possible!

kenbriooo · « **Reply #5 on:** February 20, 2016, 09:43:52 PM »

Loving that profile, who needs massive edge sizes with a full profile like that!

Vitas Cricket · « **Reply #6 on:** February 20, 2016, 09:47:24 PM »

The top of the handle more than anything is what confirms it for me

Ams4287 · « **Reply #7 on:** February 20, 2016, 09:56:27 PM »

Now that is a serious bat Andy! Do you intend to use it or is it more for nostalgia?

Would be great to see it a long side a modern profile

Andythomo21 · « **Reply #8 on:** February 20, 2016, 10:07:28 PM »

Quote from: Vitas Cricket on February 20, 2016, 09:47:24 PM

The top of the handle more than anything is what confirms it for me

What is it in the handle that gives it away for you Jake?

Andythomo21 · « **Reply #9 on:** February 20, 2016, 10:17:10 PM »

Quote from: Ams4287 on February 20, 2016, 09:56:27 PM

Not that is a serious bat Andy! Do you intend to use it or is it more for nostalgia?

Would be great to see it a long side a modern profile

To be honest I'm not sure what I'll do with it? Got the chance to purchase it so I did as it's rare to get the chance to buy an unused bat that's over ten years old. I also had a feeling it could be a Julian Millichamp, more due to the shape than anything, but I wasn't sure.

I would never use it. It'll either be kept by myself for nostalgia, or moved on to someone else who perhaps would appreciate more than me? Who knows?

I have always wanted a Millichamp for my collection, but to be honest had visioned a Screaming Cat which we all know are like hens teeth!

Vitas Cricket · « **Reply #10 on:** February 20, 2016, 11:27:55 PM »

Every Julian made bat I've seen has 2 springs in the handle rather than 3. It's not exactly a hard and fast rule and I've seen only about 10 or so, but every other top end bat you see tends to have 3.

Julian's obviously felt 2 was enough, or possibly better, I'm speculating of course. I'm sure his thoughts on the subject are recorded somewhere

Ayrtek Cricket · « **Reply #11 on:** February 20, 2016, 11:32:00 PM »

Both Scats I've owned have had 2 Spring handles 👍

Northern monkey · « **Reply #12 on:** February 21, 2016, 08:58:42 AM »

First bat I make, will look identical to that
Perfect profile

Andythomo21 · « **Reply #13 on:** February 21, 2016, 10:32:43 AM »

Quote from: Northern monkey on February 21, 2016, 08:58:42 AM

First bat I make, will look identical to that
Perfect profile

Yeah, seems like the old fashioned profiles are coming back into vogue with smaller edges and big spines.

alba caerulea · « **Reply #14 on:** February 21, 2016, 12:55:00 PM »

The rounded toe is heavenly, nice buy!

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