Topic: Tim Keeley - whats so special! (Read 12569 times)

Yorkershire · « **Reply #15 on:** November 25, 2018, 09:48:15 PM »

I've never had a Keely. But have to admit Newbery were on my list when TK was their main bat maker. Yup I've still not tried a Newbery either... and aren't a priority for me.

Finally got a GM which was on my list so a TK bat will have to waiit. I also have Salix on my list...

Not trying to be negative... not sure how many more years i am going to play and I am at a point in my life where I don't what to be buying a new bat every year. I am failing at this miserably at the moment.

So I may or may not get around to having a TK or AJK. I'm digressing but I regretted not having tried a Millichamp bat... but tbh lots of lovely bat makers... and local to me I rate highly James Dollive at JEDi... okay I'm rambling and not sure what I'm trying to say now... oh yeah... not tried a Keely and life is grand!

InternalTraining · « **Reply #16 on:** November 25, 2018, 10:16:37 PM »

Quite a few Pak batsmen use Keeley bats stickered with CA and HS.

I have a few of them and I can say that they are by far some of the best I have used (couple of my CAs and Kranzies are up there).

So, what makes them special? They perform like trampolines while adhering to the new MCC standards. There is nothing apparently extraordinary about them. They have thin handles, normal sized edges, bowed blades. (

), and mid-low sweet spots and yet, I hit long sixes with them.

Within the "ordinary" parameters, the guy is churning some amazing bats! I use a Blitz shaped Keeley and it is just ridiculous! If you are looking for a standard shaped bat, save up money and buy a Keeley. I have found them to be the safest bets.

If you are looking for something innovative, get a Kranzie from GN-AUS.

InternalTraining · « **Reply #17 on:** November 25, 2018, 10:21:06 PM »

Quote from: Bats_Entertainment on November 25, 2018, 08:27:29 PM

There must be a 'popular for being popular' element to it amongst bat nerds? "What do you mean you haven't got a Keeley?"

Not really. I have bucked the trend and called out "performance free" bats when they were the rage in the forum. My last 4 match bats have been Keeley, CA, Kranzie, and a Keeley. Can't say I am following a trend here although have returned to my Keeley and contributed to some noise about their (great) performance.

Buzz · « **Reply #18 on:** November 25, 2018, 10:53:56 PM »

The pros pay to use his bats.

That should be good enough for most people.

Bats_Entertainment · « **Reply #19 on:** November 25, 2018, 11:36:13 PM »

Quote from: Buzz on November 25, 2018, 10:53:56 PM

The pros pay to use his bats.

That should be good enough for most people.

Rumour has it they go to other places too?

Yorkershire · « **Reply #20 on:** November 26, 2018, 12:18:00 AM »

Quote from: InternalTraining on November 25, 2018, 10:16:37 PM

Quite a few Pak batsmen use Keeley bats stickered with CA and HS.

I have a few of them and I can say that they are by far some of the best I have used (couple of my CAs and Kranzies are up there).

So, what makes them special? They perform like trampolines while adhering to the new MCC standards. There is nothing apparently extraordinary about them. They have thin handles, normal sized edges, bowed blades. (), and mid-low sweet spots and yet, I hit long sixes with them. Within the "ordinary" parameters, the guy is churning some amazing bats! I use a Blitz shaped Keeley and it is just ridiculous! If you are looking for a standard shaped bat, save up money and buy a Keeley. I have found them to be the safest bets.

If you are looking for something innovative, get a Kranzie from GN-AUS.

If I do ever get another bat I guess I will have to give them a go. My earlier point was not to take anything away from TK but there are some amazing brands and bat makers out there... and no doubt the TK bats are awesome but there seems to be some kind of .... not sure what the word is... but elevated status.

Maybe as some one who has never used one I may not 'get it' until I use one. However I cant believe they are that far ahead of any other well regarded brands.

Bats_Entertainment · « **Reply #21 on:** November 26, 2018, 12:28:11 AM »

I had two Keeley-era Newberys that were good. But I admit to being a little put off in recent times by the fact that so many smaller - often quite naff presentation wise - brands were believed to be peddling his wares.

sarg · « **Reply #22 on:** November 26, 2018, 01:34:44 AM »

I've used one for 4 seasons and knocked many TK made bats. They generally feel what I would describe as a medium press and the toes are press better than some others. They are nice to knock in and open up fast. Observation of the one I used for seasons is I think their performance can taper off and handles give at some stage, but I haven't owned a bat in recent memory that I have even played in properly before I sold it, to experience these happenings again. TK is one of the best in the world.

LateBloomer · « **Reply #23 on:** November 26, 2018, 04:44:22 AM »

Quote from: Bats_Entertainment on November 26, 2018, 12:28:11 AM

I had two Keeley-era Newberys that were good. But I admit to being a little put off in recent times by the fact that so many smaller - often quite naff presentation wise - brands were believed to be peddling his wares.

I know what you mean

edge · « **Reply #24 on:** November 26, 2018, 06:28:12 AM »

Quote from: DorsetDan on November 25, 2018, 04:47:22 PM

The real Keeley trick seems to be consistency. If they suit your tastes then you can't go too far wrong with any bat from them (BB probably get you the best value).

The handles are too thin for my tastes, particularly on the bottom hand but all the ones I've seen seem decent performers if not mind mind blowing feel/ pickup.

Nail/head for me this. Good bats no doubt but I don't see that they're on a different level to anyone else who makes good bats - the shapes are alright, the consistency of performance is impressive but not remarkable, the handles are too thin.
The churning out of good bats is what sets Keeley apart from others. Not that that's a bad thing at all of course, quite the opposite.

Northern monkey · « **Reply #25 on:** November 26, 2018, 08:29:29 AM »

There�s not a lot of love for thin handles,,, interesting

LateBloomer · « **Reply #26 on:** November 26, 2018, 08:32:23 AM »

Quote from: Northern monkey on November 26, 2018, 08:29:29 AM

There�s not a lot of love for thin handles,,, interesting

I love the thinner oval handle, suits my game perfectly

Can't use a standard round handle any more, feels like a club. Caveman not golf

edge · « **Reply #27 on:** November 26, 2018, 08:45:17 AM »

Quote from: Northern monkey on November 26, 2018, 08:29:29 AM

There�s not a lot of love for thin handles,,, interesting

Partly personal preference, but borne out by Keeley having to change the handles after problems with lots of them breaking! Never seen a properly balanced bat with a super thin handle.

Neon Cricket · « **Reply #28 on:** November 26, 2018, 09:06:07 AM »

Quote from: Northern monkey on November 26, 2018, 08:29:29 AM

There�s not a lot of love for thin handles,,, interesting

Not a fan myself, don't feel I have half the control with a thin round handle compared to a decent sized oval.

GarrettJ · « **Reply #29 on:** November 26, 2018, 09:35:32 AM »

I had a lovely MH bat which when i took it to be copied the batmaker was suprised the top hand was oval.

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