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[tauhid]

Dear fellow bat lovers,

Yesterday I acquired this B3 crown Mullanator with no concaving from B3. Howeer, I am a bit disappointed with it as:

Firstly, I specifically asked for 70 mm+ spine but this bat has a max spine of 61 mm which is a significant variation from my specification. If it was not possible with the current willow supply it could have been mentioned before.

Secondly, I am not sure of the marks on the back, I believe somewhere in the forum I saw these were marks from storm damage. However, you ar emore experienced than me and can better understand the meaning of these marks on the bottom of the bat (Pic 2 and 3). Marks on the top are ball marks after I netted with it yesterday.

Thirdly, they forgot to provide a matching second grip as I mentioned specifically in my communication.

As I am from Canada my communication with B3 using postal service can be expensive and I think these issues needed to addressed for a better customer satisfaction.

Specifications-

weight- 2 lb 9 oz with 1 chevron grip
max edge- 40mm
max spine 61mm
Concaving- no
Profile- Mullanator

However I am really disappointed about the big variation in the spine height that I expected from a crown willow. Please see the attached pictures and share your views on my observation and analysis.

[leatherseat]

Hi Tauhid,

That is a big chunk of wood for a 2lb 9oz bat, with lots of grains, too - looks great to me.

I assume you have been in touch directly with B3 regarding your concerns. What have they said?
They are a pretty hands-on company with a good reputation for service. I presume they will pop a matching grip in the post to you. On the storm damage front, I am not qualified to say.

 Keep us posted,

David

[Six Sixes Cricket]

Well that looks very nice and a massive bat for 2-9. To me, from the pics provided, if the edges are 40mm, then that spine looks a lot bigger than 60mm. How have you measured it? Im not an expert but I don't think the marks on the back are storm damage, maybe excess iron from the soil.

[sarg]

1 cm is a big variation on the specs. My experience with the bespoke process was the plan height was before press. That does not account for this variation, but finishing sands also remove a little more. That said a 70+mm no concave bat probably needs a larger cleft. The marks on the back are unsightly, but I don't think this is storm damage. I'll let a bat maker confirm.

Sorry to point this out, but have you taken this up with B3 before posting your dissapointment on the forum? Also why use it if your not happy with it? The no quibbles promise is before use. I can see three bowling machine marks on it? Are you sure there isn't a way they could have resolved this before you hoped on the forum?

It's a massive bat for the weight. Grains on the front and through the toe look lovely. Is is your desired weight? If so the extra 9mm are messing with your head and the bat won't hit the ball any further. My 3 stripe is 36 mm edge and 2.8. Yours seems huge by comparison.

[Seniorplayer]

If its the marks close to the edge and by the sticker IMO they do not look like storm damage.

[InternalTraining]

Custom bats never meet all the specs which is why I no longer order custom bats directly, especially from North America. Here are my thoughts on buying bats:

http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=38744.msg614763#msg614763


You should be ecstatic with your bat since it is a major investment. If you are not, return it.

[tauhid]

Well that looks very nice and a massive bat for 2-9. To me, from the pics provided, if the edges are 40mm, then that spine looks a lot bigger than 60mm. How have you measured it? Im not an expert but I don't think the marks on the back are storm damage, maybe excess iron from the soil.

Yes, I measured it. Good to know that they are not storm damage marks and I am not sure as well. That is why I posted the pictures to get expert opinions on the marks.

[tauhid]

Custom bats never meet all the specs which is why I no longer order custom bats directly, especially from North America. Here are my thoughts on buying bats:

http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=38744.msg614763#msg614763


You should be ecstatic with your bat since it is a major investment. If you are not, return it.

Well I would be ecstatic for sure if I received it as per my expectation not just because it is a major investment.

The process of returning from North america is expensive and will ruin my half of the whole summer in Canada including both ways posting.

[Buzz]

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.

[tauhid]

1 cm is a big variation on the specs. My experience with the bespoke process was the plan height was before press. That does not account for this variation, but finishing sands also remove a little more. That said a 70+mm no concave bat probably needs a larger cleft. The marks on the back are unsightly, but I don't think this is storm damage. I'll let a bat maker confirm.

Sorry to point this out, but have you taken this up with B3 before posting your dissapointment on the forum? Also why use it if your not happy with it? The no quibbles promise is before use. I can see three bowling machine marks on it? Are you sure there isn't a way they could have resolved this before you hoped on the forum?

It's a massive bat for the weight. Grains on the front and through the toe look lovely. Is is your desired weight? If so the extra 9mm are messing with your head and the bat won't hit the ball any further. My 3 stripe is 36 mm edge and 2.8. Yours seems huge by comparison.

Yes. And nothing to be sorry about.

I believe I mentioned already in my post before that returning from North America is a lengthy and expensive process.

It is not about the desired weight it is about the specification mentioned and previous knowledge of the customer if B3 is able to make it or not. It would be alright if I was communicated about this before sending it to Canada or to any customer.

[tauhid]

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

That isn't actually possible. Fyi.

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.

If it not possible it is perfectly reasonable to say it to the customer.

No one is moaning here. Using abusive language is no way an administrator should behave.

This forum is to write your bat reviews and I reviewed it as I received it.

[Northern monkey]

That is a hell of a bat!
2.9 with that profile, that's a special cleft.

[IQ]

how much did you pay for it T?

[joymarvin]

If it not possible it is perfectly reasonable to say it to the customer.

No one is moaning here. Using abusive language is no way an administrator should behave.

This forum is to write your bat reviews and I reviewed it as I received it.

Get in touch with B3 and do discuss with them what specs they promised you for the crown willow as certainly is not a cheap investment. Good luck.

[sarg]

Yes. And nothing to be sorry about.

I believe I mentioned already in my post before that returning from North America is a lengthy and expensive process.

It is not about the desired weight it is about the specification mentioned and previous knowledge of the customer if B3 is able to make it or not. It would be alright if I was communicated about this before sending it to Canada or to any customer.

 I live in Australia which is even further away and the time difference is even harder. So what were you told?