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OLS MAXGRAINER review
« on: February 23, 2016, 12:43:17 PM »
For those tempted by the cheap prices at OLS, this is for you.

OLS MAXGRAINER at £78 with knocking

Weight 2.95
Edge 42mm
Spine 62mm
Grains 17...ish
50/50 heartwood/ redwood
Very concave
Minimal bow
Thin round handle, requested oval, But that doesn't exist at OLS.

Mid to low middle as requested
Very bad finish. Grain 180 actually improved it!

Pickup feels good, but doesn't look a big bat with the insane concaving.

Ping is great, here's the fun bit, you don't feel the concaving! How great is that.

Very well knocked in, minor dents with my frankenmallet, edges and toe needed rounding though.

Used in one match, and the handle opened a slight Crack on one of the bamboo canes, untwined, glued, double twine and seems sturdy enough now.









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Re: OLS MAXGRAINER review
« Reply #1 on: February 23, 2016, 12:46:30 PM »
looks a beauty buddy!!!!! great bat and for the price and even bigger bonus!!!
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Re: OLS MAXGRAINER review
« Reply #2 on: February 23, 2016, 01:33:16 PM »
That handle looks poorly fitted.

Hope it goes well for you though.
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Re: OLS MAXGRAINER review
« Reply #3 on: February 23, 2016, 01:35:40 PM »
Quote from: Alvaro on February 23, 2016, 01:33:16 PM
That handle looks poorly fitted.

Hope it goes well for you though.
It really is.. Luckily, I have a jig and extra canes if it goes..
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Re: OLS MAXGRAINER review
« Reply #4 on: February 23, 2016, 02:20:52 PM »
I have to admit - if I wanted a cheap bat I would be going to somewhere like MSR rather than OLS - and having a conversation with Steve on what he has in stock...
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Re: OLS MAXGRAINER review
« Reply #5 on: February 23, 2016, 02:31:06 PM »
Yeah, would do too, if it wasn't so bloody expensive in shipping. £35 against £15.
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Re: OLS MAXGRAINER review
« Reply #6 on: February 25, 2016, 01:50:10 AM »
I have bought a max grainer and a pro a while ago.. After using other bats I'm not a fan of their unbranded bats.. They are poorly pressed and if you don't know to fix bats your money is down the drain.. There are so many branded options within the same price point.. SM is one of them.

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« Reply #7 on: February 25, 2016, 01:54:22 AM »
And the worst thing..don't go with all the reviews posted on the website. The same reviews can be seen for many items ..it was so funny that I saw a review about ss le in a sg bat.. But having said all that he does provide u with genuine company products. But tries silly marketing ideas.

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Re: OLS MAXGRAINER review
« Reply #8 on: February 25, 2016, 02:31:30 AM »
My maxgrainer is very well pressed. But I do agree on the branded bats being better :-)
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Re: OLS MAXGRAINER review
« Reply #9 on: February 25, 2016, 04:09:38 AM »
I bought 1 of the Custom reserve (highest grade) from OLS and it performs really well, still have it after 2/3 seasons. The only issue I had with it was the handle was super thin, using 4 grips on it.
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Re: OLS MAXGRAINER review
« Reply #10 on: March 17, 2016, 10:08:30 AM »
Quote from: Alvaro on February 23, 2016, 01:33:16 PM
That handle looks poorly fitted.

Hope it goes well for you though.

Shoulder snapped 4 inches on the first session..
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Re: OLS MAXGRAINER review
« Reply #11 on: March 17, 2016, 12:02:23 PM »
Presumably OLS have offered you a free repair/money back/replacement?
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Re: OLS MAXGRAINER review
« Reply #12 on: March 17, 2016, 12:49:39 PM »

Quote from: SteffanLangholz on March 17, 2016, 10:08:30 AM
Shoulder snapped 4 inches on the first session..

What? Update how the service has gone.
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Re: OLS MAXGRAINER review
« Reply #13 on: March 17, 2016, 12:51:40 PM »
Didn't ask. Bats been sitting idle since last year this time. Haven't had the use for it. Unfortunately one of my other bats broke during winter nets..

I cut out the handle, opened up the crack, glued it and wrapped it tightly in twine. Refitting a new handle tomorrow, and hopefully it works well.. Unfortunately my bandsaw has quit on me, so had to do it by hand, and it looks even worse than OLS fitting :P
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Re: OLS MAXGRAINER review
« Reply #14 on: March 18, 2016, 12:35:37 AM »
Now roll her down and show us where she has been nailed [emoji6]


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