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[abdulwq]

Anyway it looks massive stick and pretty;) If it plays as it should being crown then stop thinking about 70mm which would have brought some concaving in that case.
Purchasing online and intercontinent is always tricky so one has to be a bit flexible but if they have promised to meet your specs then better negotiate with B3 to sort things out.
Being in the same boat as i am waiting for a stick from Laver whom i have reminded my specs multiple times so will have moment of truth next week.

[skip1973]

You want a 2lbs 9 bat with 71mm spine and 40mm edges. Oh and no concaving?

That isn't actually possible. Fyi. Especially if you want a full sized bat. Maybe if you had a size 6 length blade.

That is a wonderful looking bat, if you aren't happy please speak to b3 direct rather than moaning on here. But my firm belief here is that your request isn't reasonable.

To be fair it doesn't matter whether you believe it's possible or not, it depends on what he was promised. I agree with contacting B3 but surely he is allowed to air his initial disappointment on one of the most expensive bat's around?  There is never an issue if a Kooka or GN get's a dissapointing review, as long as it's factual and not abusive I don't understand the issue.

[brokenbat]

Dude...70 mm spine would basically be the david warner bat, which comes in at 2lb 14 !

This looks like a hell of a bat. Are you sure they promised you 70mm spine in this weight? Have you spoken to them? 

[Ridenmarke]

70 mm spine and a 40mm edge at 2lb9 would quite possibly be unobtanium.

[avkrish]

70 mm spine and a 40mm edge at 2lb9 would quite possibly be unobtanium.

Now it is upto @tauhid to let us know what actually happened. The communications seem to have gone wrong somewhere, either he did not ask for confirmation from B3 that the specs can be met or B3 failed to tell him that what he had asked for was not reasonable, if that was the case. What I feel is that this issue should have been raised on the Forum only if they could not resolve the issue amicably off it. Perhaps someone from B3 could explain what happened at their end.

[tauhid]

Guys, I have communicated with B3 before posting here. However, I think may be because of weekend they are a little late in replying.

Just to clarify, I fully understand that this is an amazing bat with the current specs. That is why I do not want to sell it  . My only concern is for the communication between the customer and the business owner need to be transparent to avoid unnecessary disappointment from either point of view. And yes I measured the spine not with vernier scale but measuring tape.

As I have paid a hefty amount for this bat it is normal to expect what I specifically communicated at the beginning of our conversation regarding this bat. I have no grudge against B3, I feel this is a busy season and only one of the few cases where hey failed to live up to expectations of the customers. In the first place, I ordered from B3 from Canada after knowing their excellent work from this forum and outside. Therefore, I will take it as an exception to their normal service standard.

However, I believe airing satisfaction/disappointment after buying a bat is a part of this forum. This is no exception. Thank you for all your suggestions.

[gaurav23]

Right on most counts you are tauhid. You must've Ofcourse measured the specs as soon as you rec'd the bat - why would you start using it man & mummify it too ??
Just a suggestion, incase of a dispute, do not rely on your regular scale for measuring spine. It can vary by atleast 7/8mm eye to eye. Borrow a vernier & strengthen your case before B3 replies. Good luck

[GoodLeave]

Guys, I have communicated with B3 before posting here. However, I think may be because of weekend they are a little late in replying.

Just to clarify, I fully understand that this is an amazing bat with the current specs. That is why I do not want to sell it  . My only concern is for the communication between the customer and the business owner need to be transparent to avoid unnecessary disappointment from either point of view. And yes I measured the spine not with vernier scale but measuring tape.

As I have paid a hefty amount for this bat it is normal to expect what I specifically communicated at the beginning of our conversation regarding this bat. I have no grudge against B3, I feel this is a busy season and only one of the few cases where hey failed to live up to expectations of the customers. In the first place, I ordered from B3 from Canada after knowing their excellent work from this forum and outside. Therefore, I will take it as an exception to their normal service standard.

However, I believe airing satisfaction/disappointment after buying a bat is a part of this forum. This is no exception. Thank you for all your suggestions.

Well said, Squire. I think we can all move on from this now. Got a good bat, but wasn't quite what was asked for. Out of interest though, Tauhid, if B3 would have said they could only do a 60mm spine to your desired weight of 2.9, would you have taken it?

[Seniorplayer]

If you want a more accurate meAsurment  use a micrometer as it is more precise than a vernier

[uknsaunders]

Since b3 CNC the bat they will have a record of the exact measurements used. Just ask b3 for the measurements used.

Gut says you probably haven't measured it as accurately as b3. Given the bat has a slight camber on the face, you need to measure from the peak of the face, not the start of the edge I believe.

[Northern monkey]

Micrometer on a bat?
What is the world coming to?ha

Being honest, this sort of topic puts me off making and selling bats.
Whinging about 10mm on a spine?

I appreciate b3 charge an arm and a leg for their light clefts and as such you should expect what you asked for.
Was what you asked for possible? Maybe not, and as such this should have been communicated to you at the very earliest

Hope the bat plays as good as it looks

[Canners]

That bat looks amazing/ let me know if you want to sell it

[sanredrose]

@tauhid - If you are disappointed with this bat ... i would be very happy to take it off your hands.

Its a full profile bat with 40mm edges plus 60mm spine at 2lb9oz. For me this is as good as it gets ...

For what its worth .. i don't think there is any storm damage on your bat. I would also assume someone at B3 quality control has reviewed your bat prior to shipping. Given that yours is a crown willow, i wouldn't not be surprised if multiple people had checked it prior to shipping.

[brokenbat]

If the edge is 40, that spine has to be larger than 60..no way there is only a 20mm difference - the spine is quite pronounced.

[Butterfingerz]

Tauhid

Thanks for your message and post on the site. Unfortunately your message to the office was received over the weekend and we weren't able to reply, furthermore Streaky has been out of the office today. I have spoken with him and he will look through the CAD drawings and messages and reply to you tomorrow.

Thanks
Rich