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Novak

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Re: GM 2019
« Reply #180 on: October 21, 2018, 12:05:02 PM »
Interesting about the handle

GM website suggests there was a difference in quality

But retailors arguing there's not, or a retailor shall I say after speaking to GM, between 808 and 909 model

So never got to the bottom of it
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Re: GM 2019
« Reply #181 on: October 21, 2018, 02:17:55 PM »
Another difference - 909s typically can be in lower weights while 808 on higher weights..
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billyb

Re: GM 2019
« Reply #182 on: October 21, 2018, 10:00:00 PM »
Hmm, fairly set on the 909 then. Nearly pulled the trigger tonight... Should probably see how things are looking on payday & how my eBay listings go first.
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Re: GM 2019
« Reply #183 on: October 22, 2018, 10:56:07 AM »
I'm waiting until Friday and the tour! Make a real informed decision.

Do I really want to spend more and get a LE? Or settle for a Original or 909...  :(

Will it bug me if I get a 909...  :( :o :o  Will cost me more as I may have to pay extra to bribe my brother not to tell the Mrs! Although I have been softening he rup and comparing it to if she had been given an invite to a factory where they make designer handbags...  ;)

Still open on the model until I have seen them all.
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SOULMAN1012

Re: GM 2019
« Reply #184 on: October 22, 2018, 12:48:40 PM »
Placed my GM order today - will update when it arrives but it’s a stunner
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Re: GM 2019
« Reply #185 on: October 22, 2018, 12:57:34 PM »
Quote from: SOULMAN1012 on October 22, 2018, 12:48:40 PM
Placed my GM order today - will update when it arrives but it’s a stunner

Did you order directly from GM?
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Re: GM 2019
« Reply #186 on: October 22, 2018, 01:57:07 PM »
Dunno how they seem to improve year after year, but they've done it again! Well done GM. Certainly tempting me into a purchase or 3!
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Re: GM 2019
« Reply #187 on: October 22, 2018, 02:35:24 PM »
I’ve taken the plunge too. Diamond at 2lb 8oz & winters nets to give it a go at too!!!

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Re: GM 2019
« Reply #188 on: October 22, 2018, 02:37:05 PM »
Wow seems the smaller bats are making a comeback

It's a subconsious thing but always feel it's too small and could get yorked

Do you think it will take a while to get used to a slightly smaller blade

540 is not even and inch taken off so I guess not that much of a chnage
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Re: GM 2019
« Reply #189 on: October 22, 2018, 03:10:22 PM »
Quote from: Novak on October 22, 2018, 02:37:05 PM
Wow seems the smaller bats are making a comeback

It's a subconsious thing but always feel it's too small and could get yorked

Do you think it will take a while to get used to a slightly smaller blade

540 is not even and inch taken off so I guess not that much of a chnage

Honest answer, no. Just hold the handle in the same place as you would a "normal" length blade.
You're only thinking about it because you know there's a difference. If nobody told you it was a shorter blade, I doubt you'd even notice.
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Re: GM 2019
« Reply #190 on: October 22, 2018, 03:43:53 PM »
Quote from: WalkingWicket37 on October 22, 2018, 03:10:22 PM
Honest answer, no. Just hold the handle in the same place as you would a "normal" length blade.
You're only thinking about it because you know there's a difference. If nobody told you it was a shorter blade, I doubt you'd even notice.

I used a GM with a shorter blade in 4 or 5 games last season - had been refurbed and thus was unaware of the difference and could not tell the difference at all - except that the pickup was excellent and it felt beautifully easy and natural to swing.
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Re: GM 2019
« Reply #191 on: October 22, 2018, 03:49:47 PM »
You're right abt the above when friends have tried a shorter bat they cannot tell
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SOULMAN1012

Re: GM 2019
« Reply #192 on: October 22, 2018, 06:24:18 PM »
Quote from: richyreed on October 22, 2018, 12:57:34 PM
Did you order directly from GM?

No I had ordered through six sixes cricket, one of the nes in his recent  GM listing thread is mine
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Re: GM 2019
« Reply #193 on: October 22, 2018, 11:26:50 PM »
This forum ruined any sense of fiscal responsibility I had long ago, but I still haven't caved in just yet... My resolve wavers every couple of hours though!
How long is my plantar fascitis going to last?  :(
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Re: GM 2019
« Reply #194 on: October 23, 2018, 06:41:38 AM »
Quote from: SOULMAN1012 on October 22, 2018, 06:24:18 PM
No I had ordered through six sixes cricket, one of the nes in his recent  GM listing thread is mine

Oh wow which one mate? they all looked beauties and amazing value.
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