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[Bwcc]

So he really isn't a Mythical creature?

Your name isn't Mike is it?

He's not a mythical creature no and my name isn't Mike

[Bwcc]

@Kulli yeh it's always been sps players then 5* but the new one this year is g4

[Kulli]

Just seen that, surprised they didn't just palm those off as 5* also.

[Bats_Entertainment]

I'm sure at one point it was claimed they only dealt in Grade 1 willow.

[Bwcc]

@Bats_Entertainment I think at one point they did but it makes business sense to have the lower grades considering the prices of the sps/pro grades

[Neon Cricket]

@Bats_Entertainment I think at one point they did but it makes business sense to have the lower grades considering the prices of the sps/pro grades

Especially when I would suspect their new 'unnamed supplier' of 'unknown origin' will likely have MOQs across the full range of grades...

[Bwcc]

Anyone think it's a coincidence that IJC don't have one newbery in stock on their website

[chrisbd]

does this mean the IJC platinum will be made in India?

No - we are getting these and the Gold in the UK. No question about that!

[chrisbd]

Anyone think it's a coincidence that IJC don't have one newbery in stock on their website

We are in discussions with Newbery at the moment about everything. We hold Newbery to the same standards as every other brand we stock, so we might not be everyone's cup of tea, but we are at least honest and stick to our principles I think!

Newbery aren't always the best communicators so the process might take some time - we will keep everyone updated once we get anything definitive!

CBD

[tom line]

So will the Platinums and Golds be made by Newberys new batmaker in England or made by another English batmaker and therefore carry different stickers not related to Newbery at all @chrisbd

[Bwcc]

Having been to hove last week and seen the bats wrapped in plastic like the ones you'd expect to get from India (can't think of anyone over here who does it?) and spoken to a few guys who have knowledge of the matter there's little doubt that the bats are being made in India, which is pretty disappointing considering the fantastic heritage of the brand @chrisbd

[smilley792]

We are in discussions with Newbery at the moment about everything. We hold Newbery to the same standards as every other brand we stock, so we might not be everyone's cup of tea, but we are at least honest and stick to our principles I think!

Newbery aren't always the best communicators so the process might take some time - we will keep everyone updated once we get anything definitive!

CBD

Chris is back! It's been a while since you posted.

Few questions?

Did you get to play in Australia again this winter??


The ijc bats, will they be made via newbery(so therefore there current uk batmaker) and carry the same newbery style labels next season?
Or will you go straight to the source and have the old newbery batmaker make them?
If the later same stickers or updated ones?


The info you get with newbery you said you will update us.
What was the info that came from millichamp? As I believe paul said he'd update us on that one, but we just got the "we can't say why, but we will no longer be stocking millichamp from now on"
Im presuming we all have guessed why, but confirmation is always good.

Cheers

[chrisbd]

Hello all,

Nice to be back!

In response to questions. @tom line - It is my belief (we have this in writing from Newbery) that the existing batmaker (TK) will be continuing to make the Gold and Platinums. I can only go off this info. I know Paul (IJC Tall Paul) speaks to Newbery a lot more than I, so I only ever have half the story, but I am reading an email now which says we can keep TK making them.

@Bwcc Yes - I'd agree, it is disappointing to see brands do this - IF they are dishonest about it. Gray Nics have a heritage in England, and a long story of bieng in Sussex etc, but they outsource bats, and as they are open about it, I don't think anyone has an issue with it. Hopefully Newbery can follow a similar model.

@smilley792 I did not play in Aus this winter. Am at uni now so have to apparently do some work or something like that! See my previous answer RE Platinums. I suspect things will remain largely the same on our side of things. With M&H I myself am not 100% sure, but I'd be reasonably confident (95%+) in saying that Paul made his decision based on the outsourcing factors.

Like I said - all this info is with a pinch of salt, as plans are often very fluid, and we have to react to an extent to the behest of bigger companies (Newbery e.g), so please don't hold me to this if it all turns out to be a load of rubbish, but it is the best info I have at the time!

CBD

[smilley792]

Cheers for the reply chris. much appreciated.

[Bats_Entertainment]

"Disappointing considering the fantastic heritage..."

That.