Can you actually still get long blades off the shelf?
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Manormanic

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Can you actually still get long blades off the shelf?
« on: March 15, 2016, 05:29:40 PM »

Like it says in the title really - was looking around this afternoon and it seems like none of the major manufacturer now do long blades - or long handles for that matter - in any of their ranges.

WTF?
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Re: Can you actually still get long blades off the shelf?
« Reply #1 on: March 15, 2016, 05:46:36 PM »

Horrific isnt it?! I always struggle to find one

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Re: Can you actually still get long blades off the shelf?
« Reply #2 on: March 15, 2016, 06:14:09 PM »

Kookaburra were the only brand I ever had any luck getting hold of LB, don't know if they still do them?
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Re: Can you actually still get long blades off the shelf?
« Reply #3 on: March 15, 2016, 06:24:09 PM »


Like it says in the title really - was looking around this afternoon and it seems like none of the major manufacturer now do long blades - or long handles for that matter - in any of their ranges.

WTF?

I have 3 guys on my team that exclusively play LB, and they've been buying off the shelf regularly. Have had guys pick up a couple of CA's and BAS bats in the last few months.


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Re: Can you actually still get long blades off the shelf?
« Reply #4 on: March 15, 2016, 06:26:20 PM »

Kookaburra have certain models available in Long Blade, such as the Kahuna 650.

Gray- Nicolls have some 4 Star models available in Long Handle, like the Powerbow 4 Star.

GM are available in Long Handles - again certain models.

We have all of the above in stock as we as Ton Reserve Edition, Gold Edition, Silver Edition, Vertu and the Master 7000.

We also usually stock the Hunts County Caerelux in a Long Blade, but this is currently out of stock, but due soon.

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Re: Can you actually still get long blades off the shelf?
« Reply #5 on: March 15, 2016, 06:28:30 PM »

Kookaburra have certain models available in Long Blade, such as the Kahuna 650.

Gray- Nicolls have some 4 Star models available in Long Handle, like the Powerbow 4 Star.

GM are available in Long Handles - again certain models.

We have all of the above in stock as we as Ton Reserve Edition, Gold Edition, Silver Edition, Vertu and the Master 7000.

We also usually stock the Hunts County Caerelux in a Long Blade, but this is currently out of stock, but due soon.
I know they exsist but not having a vast choice is disappointing

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Re: Can you actually still get long blades off the shelf?
« Reply #6 on: March 15, 2016, 07:37:30 PM »

As is having it limited to lower range models.  For years I got GN bats just fine, now....nada
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Re: Can you actually still get long blades off the shelf?
« Reply #7 on: March 15, 2016, 08:00:00 PM »

We do long blades on request I have a Fireflight in stock
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Re: Can you actually still get long blades off the shelf?
« Reply #8 on: March 15, 2016, 09:28:53 PM »

Like it says in the title really - was looking around this afternoon and it seems like none of the major manufacturer now do long blades - or long handles for that matter - in any of their ranges.

WTF?

I think its the same for SSH.
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Re: Can you actually still get long blades off the shelf?
« Reply #9 on: March 15, 2016, 10:04:42 PM »

Gray nicolls over here in Australia do LB in the top models too.
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Re: Can you actually still get long blades off the shelf?
« Reply #10 on: March 15, 2016, 10:08:18 PM »

I've got a couple of kookaburra long blades
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Re: Can you actually still get long blades off the shelf?
« Reply #11 on: March 15, 2016, 10:20:23 PM »

Funny the different markets, here in Australia we get a large range of long blades from all brands, their popularity seems to grow each season.
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Re: Can you actually still get long blades off the shelf?
« Reply #12 on: March 15, 2016, 10:27:04 PM »

Lomg blades with SSH?

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Re: Can you actually still get long blades off the shelf?
« Reply #13 on: March 16, 2016, 07:17:51 AM »

Lomg blades with SSH?

They definitely must be rare.

I was just referring to the normal SSH size... definitely not such a common "stocked" size
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Re: Can you actually still get long blades off the shelf?
« Reply #14 on: March 16, 2016, 09:33:14 AM »

I think its the same for SSH.

I think SSH is also called Small Mens by some brands.
@simonmay5 has a lovely Kookaburra Kahuna Pro that is in Small Mens, and the blade is full size. In fact, the only difference between that and a Short Handle is about 2cm off the top of the handle (oh, and about £200 off the price...)
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