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A visit to Hunts
« on: August 21, 2018, 06:16:50 PM »
I had some spare time today heading back down past Hunts so thought I would pop in as I haven't been there in a few years.

Had a great chat with their main bat maker Matt who has taken over from Tony now he's retired. Although Tony was still there helping out. spent an hour talking bats and watching the cricket.

Obviously I couldn't walk away empty handed! he had just finished making a few grade 2's which all looked very nice so picked out one that weighs 2'8 finished. Really pleased with the bat, edges just squeeze through the gauge and spine is a few mm off it. Nice and full with no concaving. Photos below...









If you are ever passing its well worth popping in, everyone there is really helpful and know their stuff. they have a few interesting bats kicking around. One that really took my fancy was one of Joe Roots old GM's. you can't really tell from the photos but it would never fit through the gauge and it weighs 2'8. They are keeping it as they have been making a few of Roots bats recently. Had a few of Freddie's old bats too!





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Re: A visit to Hunts
« Reply #1 on: August 21, 2018, 07:14:20 PM »
That bat is a cracker...well done!  I've never seen a bad Hunts in the flesh, although never had a hit with one myself.  Hope there are plenty of runs in it.
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Re: A visit to Hunts
« Reply #2 on: August 21, 2018, 07:15:45 PM »
Great guys at Hunts, I had that GM in my hands last year it is a monster for the weight and balls fly of it, it was sent in by Billy Root as Joe had given his bats to him following moving to New Balance.

Aiming to get at least one bat copied/made by them before the start of the 2019 season, I only live about 5 miles away, your bat looks great, hope it goes well for you.
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Re: A visit to Hunts
« Reply #3 on: August 21, 2018, 07:37:30 PM »
That bat looks a belter !! Heard nothing but great things about hunts, can anyone comment on the hunts oval handles? As that’s the main stumbling block for me
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Re: A visit to Hunts
« Reply #4 on: August 21, 2018, 07:43:25 PM »
Quote from: Jlscarroll17 on August 21, 2018, 07:37:30 PM
That bat looks a belter !! Heard nothing but great things about hunts, can anyone comment on the hunts oval handles? As that’s the main stumbling block for me

I've got two Hunts made by Matt. Everyone (apart from one die-hard round handle guy) who have at least picked them up loved them.
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Re: A visit to Hunts
« Reply #5 on: August 21, 2018, 07:43:51 PM »
The bottom hand on the bat above is very oval. Top hand is obviously round. Hope that helpd
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Re: A visit to Hunts
« Reply #6 on: August 21, 2018, 07:45:49 PM »
Quote from: Mel Jessop on August 21, 2018, 07:15:45 PM
Great guys at Hunts, I had that GM in my hands last year it is a monster for the weight and balls fly of it, it was sent in by Billy Root as Joe had given his bats to him following moving to New Balance.

Aiming to get at least one bat copied/made by them before the start of the 2019 season, I only live about 5 miles away, your bat looks great, hope it goes well for you.

I’m in the process of getting a copy made of roots bat. Matt said it would be around 2’11 rather than 2’8 as he wouldn’t normally dry a bat out that much for a non pro bat. Going to try and convince him to go somewhere in between
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Re: A visit to Hunts
« Reply #7 on: August 21, 2018, 07:49:08 PM »
Quote from: Jaffa on August 21, 2018, 07:43:25 PM
I've got two Hunts made by Matt. Everyone (apart from one die-hard round handle guy) who have at least picked them up loved them.

Well I’m sold !! I’ll have to take the plunge and make the trip to hunts !!
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Re: A visit to Hunts
« Reply #8 on: August 21, 2018, 08:06:35 PM »
Quote from: Jlscarroll17 on August 21, 2018, 07:49:08 PM
Well I’m sold !! I’ll have to take the plunge and make the trip to hunts !!


Fancy this custom profile? It's one of Matt's...

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Re: A visit to Hunts
« Reply #9 on: August 21, 2018, 08:35:25 PM »
Quote from: Jlscarroll17 on August 21, 2018, 07:37:30 PM
That bat looks a belter !! Heard nothing but great things about hunts, can anyone comment on the hunts oval handles? As that’s the main stumbling block for me

The Hunts oval handle is perfection!

If you don't like oval handles ask for a round one. I'm fairly sure @simonmay5 got round handles on his custom when we visited
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Re: A visit to Hunts
« Reply #10 on: August 21, 2018, 08:46:49 PM »
Quote from: Jaffa on August 21, 2018, 08:06:35 PM
Fancy this custom profile? It's one of Matt's...




Love that shape, what weight is that?  full length blade?
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Re: A visit to Hunts
« Reply #11 on: August 21, 2018, 09:13:10 PM »
Mix between the Aura and Xero. Weighs about 2lb7.5 , 40mm edges , 60mm spine , SH in Players grade.
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Re: A visit to Hunts
« Reply #12 on: August 21, 2018, 09:36:12 PM »
Quote from: Jaffa on August 21, 2018, 09:13:10 PM
Mix between the Aura and Xero. Weighs about 2lb7.5 , 40mm edges , 60mm spine , SH in Players grade.
Wow, how much?  If you don't mind me asking?  Did you just see it there and pick it up, or did you ask for something along those lines?  Always think an offset edge looks great, reminds me of safbats.
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Re: A visit to Hunts
« Reply #13 on: August 21, 2018, 09:56:24 PM »
Quote from: Jaffa on August 21, 2018, 08:06:35 PM
Fancy this custom profile? It's one of Matt's...




It looks lovely but I’ve got my usual profile I’ve used for a while now and that would be far too light for me I’m normally between 2.10-12 depending on the pickup
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Re: A visit to Hunts
« Reply #14 on: August 22, 2018, 07:55:17 AM »
Quote from: Jaffa on August 21, 2018, 08:06:35 PM
Fancy this custom profile? It's one of Matt's...




Lovely shape
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