Topic: Copying a GN 50+? (Read 7688 times)

skip1973 · « **Reply #15 on:** May 30, 2016, 04:50:46 AM »

Most consistent of all the big brands in my opinion. So your opinion then Sarge, are GN bats under pressed in certain areas because of the bowing?

sarg · « **Reply #16 on:** May 30, 2016, 05:12:27 AM »

Quote from: skip1973 on May 30, 2016, 04:50:46 AM

Most consistent of all the big brands in my opinion. So your opinion then Sarge, are GN bats under pressed in certain areas because of the bowing?

I'd agree about consistency and have no issue with GN pressing. I also knocked 2 E41, 2 GN100, 2 F18, 1 Powerbow Gen X last season, that said the Aussie made ones are a class above the other in terms of press quality. That said I'm eyeing off the GN500 at $300. I'd have to see it in the flesh.

avkrish · « **Reply #17 on:** May 30, 2016, 05:26:03 AM »

Quote from: bpotzy248 on May 30, 2016, 01:20:10 AM

Well I might see if Laver will do one then. If they have an ultra light cleft that is. It would only be worthwhile though if they could do it cheaper than the GN ones.

I doubt he would be willing to do it, if we could go by what he had said in an interview sometime back.

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/cricket/summer-of-cricket-kiwis-monster--weighs-into-willow-debate/news-story/269bb1702893fab08c307c0946708a13

("As the ICC considers imposing restrictions on ever-burgeoning bat sizes, Laver has entered the debate wielding his super bat.

�We made it to provoke conversation to see what people actually thought,� Laver told The Weekend Australian this week.

�If you make a massive bat you�ll always sell loads.

�(But) I�m not going to sell bats like that. I�m not going to make it.

�This is the sort of thing that I don�t think should be sold.�)

Red Ink Cricket · « **Reply #18 on:** May 30, 2016, 05:34:41 AM »

Quote from: dcullen8 on May 30, 2016, 12:52:48 AM

To create a big bow theyd have to underpress certain areas like the toe, which they wont do.

Not technically true in all cases. there are ways around it. Just depends if the bat maker has the means to do it and the want to do it. If he doesn't feel it's of benefit then why go to the lengths and the extra time to get it bowed as big as that

Wickets-then-runs · « **Reply #19 on:** May 30, 2016, 06:22:52 AM »

Quote from: potzy248 on May 30, 2016, 01:20:10 AM

Well I might see if Laver will do one then. If they have an ultra light cleft that is. It would only be worthwhile though if they could do it cheaper than the GN ones.

I think Laver are restricted by the size of the clefts that they buy from JS Wrights so the largest they can make is around a 42mm edge...

skip1973 · « **Reply #20 on:** May 30, 2016, 06:36:00 AM »

Quote from: sarg on May 30, 2016, 05:12:27 AM

I'd agree about consistency and have no issue with GN pressing. I also knocked 2 E41, 2 GN100, 2 F18, 1 Powerbow Gen X last season, that said the Aussie made ones are a class above the other in terms of press quality. That said I'm eyeing off the GN500 at $300. I'd have to see it in the flesh.

I only saw the sample and it was ok, there are always a couple of gems floating around though. I can't wait until our orders start coming through, it's like xmas for bat nerds, only 4 weeks to go.

sarg · « **Reply #21 on:** June 03, 2016, 03:49:33 AM »

Quote from: skip1973 on May 30, 2016, 06:36:00 AM

I only saw the sample and it was ok, there are always a couple of gems floating around though. I can't wait until our orders start coming through, it's like xmas for bat nerds, only 4 weeks to go.

Went and visited Cricket Warehouse Adelaide to buy some edge tape and pants and liked the XP 70 and new Powerbow shapes. Makes the F18 look meh! They had a stunning 50+ in the shop redwood on inside edge and about 9-10 grains. So distracted I walked out with the wrong size. I have my B3 glove voucher so I'm thinking what I can order. Job confirmed for three more years so treat is coming. Want the new sausage gloves anyway.

Six Sixes Cricket · « **Reply #22 on:** June 03, 2016, 06:44:26 AM »

Quote from: Wickets-then-runs on May 30, 2016, 06:22:52 AM

I think Laver are restricted by the size of the clefts that they buy from JS Wrights so the largest they can make is around a 42mm edge...

Pretty sure they made me a 50mm edged ultra a few years back, but that was a one off, they said at the time with pressing they would be max 45mm

Six Sixes Cricket · « **Reply #23 on:** June 03, 2016, 06:47:00 AM »

Laver ultra was 49mm

http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=14752.msg235264#msg235264

Butterfingerz · « **Reply #24 on:** June 03, 2016, 08:23:17 AM »

Typically for this shape we would be looking at around 2.15, yes for a crown it can be lighter but how light obviously depends on the density of the willow. I would advise calling the office and speaking to Streaky about what crown willow there is at present and discuss the weight.

Jones129 · « **Reply #25 on:** June 03, 2016, 02:14:12 PM »

Laver ultra also had quite a bit of concaving.

dilscoop · « **Reply #26 on:** June 03, 2016, 02:45:14 PM »

Quote from: Butterfingerz on June 03, 2016, 08:23:17 AM

Typically for this shape we would be looking at around 2.15, yes for a crown it can be lighter but how light obviously depends on the density of the willow. I would advise calling the office and speaking to Streaky about what crown willow there is at present and discuss the weight.

How much is crown willow again

procricket · « **Reply #27 on:** June 03, 2016, 02:46:21 PM »

500

dilscoop · « **Reply #28 on:** June 03, 2016, 02:47:58 PM »

Quote from: procricket on June 03, 2016, 02:46:21 PM

500

Holy moly
Do u lot source your own willow?

procricket · « **Reply #29 on:** June 03, 2016, 02:49:59 PM »

No not yet.

GN are not limited by what they get I guess due to them cutting and felling it to there size.

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