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[Jaffa]

One XL 1500 and one XL 2000.

I bought them from a mate in Aus but it looks like he can't get any more. I hope they will be available in July.

[InternalTraining]

One XL 1500 and one XL 2000.

I bought them from a mate in Aus but it looks like he can't get any more. I hope they will be available in July.

Lucky man! I am looking for an XL2000.

[Jaffa]

So they do exist, but for how long I don't know.

25mm edges and 25mm toe. Spine, I don't have a vernier but I'd say 75mm plus. 2lb 11oz on the sticker, 2lb 12,6oz on the scales. Thin (taped) oval handle, picks up better than it should.

[InternalTraining]

^ Is this the new Chris Lynn profile? It is supposed to have a thicker toe than XP-80 (23/24 mm toe).

[Chalkie]

So they do exist, but for how long I don't know.

25mm edges and 25mm toe. Spine, I don't have a vernier but I'd say 75mm plus. 2lb 11oz on the sticker, 2lb 12,6oz on the scales. Thin (taped) oval handle, picks up better than it should.

When you talk about toe thickness where are you measuring - edge or thickest point?

[Aussiecollector]

You will find the blade length is shorter as well , chris lynn specs , put another bat beside it & see , the longer spine really balances the extra thickness beautifully , great pickup @Jaffa  the 1st few made are special , any stamps in the shoulder    

[adampai]

Is the profile of yours the same as the one originally pictured?

[Jaffa]

Yep, same profile.





Apologies. Photobucket and myself are not getting on at the moment.

[InternalTraining]

Is this a shorter blade? Can you measure it? Thanks!

[Jaffa]

Same blade length if not longer than my other SH bats due to squarer shoulders.

One stamp (T = year I believe) on the shoulder and the A stamped at the back near the toe for Aus made.

Without a vernier I'd say 25mm toe all the way around. Would a few mm really matter?

[skip1973]

It shouldn't be shorter, only the players choice model is being made a bit shorter in the blade. The toe will vary a few from bat to bat anyway and despite Internaltrainings unwillingness to accept the facts, there has been no issue with the toe on XP 80 bats.

[Michael.Franks1965]

Are the shoulders supposed to be out of sink ?

[sarg]

Nice purchase(s) @Jaffa! Clear your inbox btw lol

[Jaffa]

Are the shoulders supposed to be out of sink ?

There was me thinking the lad who put the tape on either worked in a library or looked at life askew but looking again I think you're right about the shoulders.

[Michael.Franks1965]

Screams fake to me. I cannot see GN allowing this out of their stable.