Topic: Slazenger Bats - what do the numbers really mean? v500, v600, v800, v1200? (Read 6776 times)

strang · « **on:** March 16, 2019, 06:16:04 PM »

Looking at their ranges from years gone by, just wondering if someone can tell me whether the numbers are in any way a reference to price/quality? ie. is the v1200 better than both the v500 and v600?

SD · « **Reply #1 on:** March 16, 2019, 06:31:47 PM »

It was the bat shape that was the difference. The top of range bat was the same price it across the range (�195 around 1999-2000)

cricketbadger · « **Reply #2 on:** March 16, 2019, 07:00:58 PM »

Means nothing at all in terms of grading. It's basically the variation in model names such as GM with Icon, Noir, Haze etc etc

strang · « **Reply #3 on:** March 17, 2019, 12:10:06 PM »

I notice the v1200 has a kind of scooped toe, the rest look the same traditional shape to me.

SD · « **Reply #4 on:** March 17, 2019, 01:45:25 PM »

I think that the v800 has scoops taken out of the back at various times and but otherwise my recollection of bats from 20 years ago is that there was a lot less variation in profiles than there is now

LukeFramBurton · « **Reply #5 on:** March 17, 2019, 02:05:03 PM »

Quote from: SD on March 17, 2019, 01:45:25 PM

I think that the v800 has scoops taken out of the back at various times and but otherwise my recollection of bats from 20 years ago is that there was a lot less variation in profiles than there is now

If I remember correctly, when the V800 came out (nearly 20 years ago?) it had some pretty impressive scoops out the back - was it a couple of scoops and a couple of circular indentations(?!). I had a V500 at the time that teammates dubbed �hernia bat� due to the weight. Had one hell of a middle though.

LukeFramBurton · « **Reply #6 on:** March 17, 2019, 02:07:07 PM »

Google image search of the V800 does throw up some good images from the vintage bats thread.

stevat · « **Reply #7 on:** March 18, 2019, 11:58:07 AM »

I've got a V800 (Classic maybe) at home which is in decent nick, but could do with a refurb and needs regripping. Part of the binding has come away a little, but merely needs re-stuck, hasn't degraded or anything. If any of you want to take it from me you can have it - you'll have to pay the postage though, or collect from the North-East. SH, weighs about 2lb 9oz. Can stick a couple of photos up if required.

jonny77 · « **Reply #8 on:** March 18, 2019, 12:56:15 PM »

Quote from: stevat on March 18, 2019, 11:58:07 AM

I've got a V800 (Classic maybe) at home which is in decent nick, but could do with a refurb and needs regripping. Part of the binding has come away a little, but merely needs re-stuck, hasn't degraded or anything. If any of you want to take it from me you can have it - you'll have to pay the postage though, or collect from the North-East. SH, weighs about 2lb 9oz. Can stick a couple of photos up if required.

Hiya mate, I'd take it as a refurb project if it's available.

strang · « **Reply #9 on:** March 18, 2019, 01:03:05 PM »

Im interested

stevat · « **Reply #10 on:** March 18, 2019, 01:03:39 PM »

Quote from: jonny77 on March 18, 2019, 12:56:15 PM

Hiya mate, I'd take it as a refurb project if it's available.

PM'd you.

stevat · « **Reply #11 on:** March 18, 2019, 01:04:14 PM »

Quote from: strang on March 18, 2019, 01:03:05 PM

Im interested

Sorry dude, will let you know if it's still available later on.

LukeFramBurton · « **Reply #12 on:** March 18, 2019, 04:27:35 PM »

Kicking myself for not checking this thread on my lunch break now!!

Seniorplayer · « **Reply #13 on:** March 18, 2019, 05:40:09 PM »

Looked at the bats in Sports :direct today and the bats have a card stating Each V number is refererence to the middle position ie low middle low to mid middle etc.

strang · « **Reply #14 on:** March 18, 2019, 08:43:11 PM »

Quote from: stevat on March 18, 2019, 01:04:14 PM

Sorry dude, will let you know if it's still available later on.

No worries

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