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Re: What makes Aussie made GN's so special/sought after.
« Reply #105 on: March 09, 2018, 04:32:36 PM »
Quote from: shadowlight on March 09, 2018, 02:37:31 PM
Can you provide some hints on what to look for.  The only thing that I have to go by is pictures on the web.  Plus being US the options for good bats are kind of low or expensive compared to ordering during end of season sale in UK or Aus.  Aus turns out to cheaper even with shipping.

Easiest tip is that it’ll have a ‘Made in Australia’ sticker on the handle
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Re: What makes Aussie made GN's so special/sought after.
« Reply #106 on: March 09, 2018, 06:53:23 PM »
You may pay a lot more for a GN-AUS S-Kranzie bat but it eliminates a lot of risk when it comes to performance and general preparation of the bat. If you can live with the uncertainty of bat's early/performance, buy whatever or roll the dice. If you want certainty, get a Kranzie.
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Re: What makes Aussie made GN's so special/sought after.
« Reply #107 on: March 09, 2018, 07:07:29 PM »
Quote from: petehosk on March 09, 2018, 01:39:22 PM
I have two made by SK and two other GN bats made in India.
One of the Indian GN bats needs knocking in so not easy to tell.
But the other Indian BN (bought from Vitas) taps up beautifully!! Really seriously impressed!!
Ok, so the SK made bats are better than those two but just because it is made elsewhere, it really doesn't mean that they aren't stonking bats!!

This is a very valid point - 'so the SK made bats are better than those two but just because it is made elsewhere, it really doesn't mean that they aren't stonking bats!!'
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Re: What makes Aussie made GN's so special/sought after.
« Reply #108 on: March 09, 2018, 07:10:44 PM »
Quote from: InternalTraining on March 09, 2018, 06:53:23 PM
You may pay a lot more for a GN-AUS S-Kranzie bat but it eliminates a lot of risk when it comes to performance and general preparation of the bat. If you can live with the uncertainty of bat's early/performance, buy whatever or roll the dice. If you want certainty, get a Kranzie.
And how do you spot which Oz made ones he has played a part in making?
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Re: What makes Aussie made GN's so special/sought after.
« Reply #109 on: March 09, 2018, 07:15:24 PM »
Quote from: Kulli on February 21, 2018, 08:39:13 AM
Partially inspired by the give away end of season say at GCCC, but also a thread I have been meaning to start for ages.

Will start this by saying I don't think I've ever even seen one in the flesh, never mind used one in anger, but I wondered if those who have could share some experiences/thoughts, about what exactly makes these bats so sought after.

I get that they are huge, but they also mostly come in pretty heavy weights too, is part of it just a bit of edge/spine envy?

I also wondered if people know/can make an educated guess as to why they do manage to get a lot of bats that are big for their weight (even if they are 2'15), obviously a skinny handle and no binding saves a bit of weight, but are they clefts drier than standard, do they have a willow supplier that isn't Wrights (I know GN have their own source, but Robertsbridge doesn't seem to be producing anything similar.

The performance reviews seem to have been excellent, is it due to the size, the pressing, placebo effect of a giant bat.

Mostly just curious as to why people thing they are ahead of the game. And why nobody else seems to have been able to replicate it, so far.

Probably the cost of manufacturing GN bats is higher in Australia perhaps that's why they are pricey, and hence look more attractive. In my personal opinion and experience, there is nothing extra ordinary or out of this world kind of character in Australian made GN bats. They are just like regular big brands. Some are good, some are duds.
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Re: What makes Aussie made GN's so special/sought after.
« Reply #110 on: March 09, 2018, 08:07:45 PM »
Quote from: Kulli on March 09, 2018, 07:10:44 PM
And how do you spot which Oz made ones he has played a part in making?

You don't spot anything: You ask Muelemans to pick the right ones for you. If that sounds like a hardship to you, well, join the club of bat buyers who don't live in the UK and have to find their bats through intermediaries.
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Re: What makes Aussie made GN's so special/sought after.
« Reply #111 on: March 09, 2018, 09:08:26 PM »
Quote from: InternalTraining on March 09, 2018, 08:07:45 PM
You don't spot anything: You ask Muelemans to pick the right ones for you. If that sounds like a hardship to you, well, join the club of bat buyers who don't live in the UK and have to find their bats through intermediaries.
It does, we have a wealth of podshavers in Oslo.
You’re more easily riled than DW!
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Re: What makes Aussie made GN's so special/sought after.
« Reply #112 on: March 09, 2018, 09:24:18 PM »
I’ve got no idea if my 50+ or XP80 are made by Stuart or not. The 50+ was picked out by @skip1973 and is superb. The XP80 really isn’t my type of bat, or suit my style. Don’t know what it is but when I look down when in my stance it just doesn’t look right? Does anyone know what I mean? That notwithstanding it is one of the most fun bats I’ve ever used! The middle is huge and it flies. Even if I don’t really use them I’ll keep them so that my son can use them cos the way things are going we’ll be batting with bamboo canes by the time he needs a short handle!!

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Re: What makes Aussie made GN's so special/sought after.
« Reply #113 on: March 09, 2018, 09:24:27 PM »
Quote from: Kulli on March 09, 2018, 09:08:26 PM
It does, we have a wealth of podshavers in Oslo.

That's interesting. Good prices? Good bats?
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Re: What makes Aussie made GN's so special/sought after.
« Reply #114 on: March 09, 2018, 09:46:25 PM »
I like my James Taylor match used bat made in the uk at Robersbridge, liked my halestorm too.

I wanted to try a Australian looked at the Shaun marsh replica but it looked like a grade 2 bat for 400 sheets I was out, love the shape did not like the williow or certian specs.

Picked up one of Johnny bairstows adidas he didn't take due to his move from a good friend for half the price.

I'm not doubting Australian GN but there good bats all over the show.

Oh and most of bairstows bats where actually made by SF!!!

Bats can't be judged on looks but I'm not buying blind 400 sheets. I understand them who don't have the options and understand there trust if they keep getting good ones,

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Re: What makes Aussie made GN's so special/sought after.
« Reply #115 on: March 09, 2018, 11:41:34 PM »
Not 100% sure SK has made all of mine, but they're all guns and well made. Bob Meuleman hand picks all mine for me and hasn't disappointed so he's my go to man for an Aus made GN.
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Re: What makes Aussie made GN's so special/sought after.
« Reply #116 on: March 10, 2018, 01:47:18 AM »
^ Mine are SK made.
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Re: What makes Aussie made GN's so special/sought after.
« Reply #117 on: March 10, 2018, 08:01:43 AM »
SK makes every Aussie bat doesnt he? I think he makes 30 a day to keep up with demand.
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Re: What makes Aussie made GN's so special/sought after.
« Reply #118 on: March 10, 2018, 08:20:46 AM »
Quote from: Tassie tiger on March 09, 2018, 11:41:34 PM
Not 100% sure SK has made all of mine, but they're all guns and well made. Bob Meuleman hand picks all mine for me and hasn't disappointed so he's my go to man for an Aus made GN.

we need photos :P
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Re: What makes Aussie made GN's so special/sought after.
« Reply #119 on: March 25, 2018, 10:08:07 AM »
Expert sanding I guess?
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