I have to add that the crown willow really is Limited, we have had coming up to 10,000 clefts come through the door since we have opened and have had about 100 crown clefts. These really are as rare as rocking horse do do, I agree it is a lot of money but they really are the cream, and if you can afford it, why not. These clefts don't even get offered to the Pro's.
Plus if you compare a similar service at GN, we are half the price. You can't buy a similar service at GM.
i got one 2 seasons ago, its still going strong and i havent even had to think about buying another bat. 13 ruler straight grains and a big bat with a moderate amount of con-caving at the measly weight that i use (2.7)
i used to buy a new bat every season, this one has scored over a thousand runs and has netted on average 3 times a week at least and it is only now starting to show signs of cracking etc.
Add that to the fact you are in complete control of what cleft you want and the shape etc and i would say that 500 for a bat with a guarantee and excellent customer service that will be having a refurb and going into its third season is better value than buying a mass produced gray nics or gm etc etc
nothing but praise for streaky and the team