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SD bargain sale V800 G3!!!
« on: July 18, 2019, 10:26:20 AM »
So seems I got luck today with a recent punt purchase from Sports Direct in the annual made deal sale. Picked up a Slazenger V800 G3 for £50 as currently I have not cheap net, wet wicket etc bat but I also had one of these a few years ago and it went like a train, as well as having a profile I really like.

So this arrived today, 2 days after ordering. Weight is 2.10 on the handle haven’t weighed it but tbh it picks up well and feels lovely in the hands with gloves on. It’s stnnibg for a G3 with 12 tight and straight grains and an even heartwood strip on RH edge which I personally really like. As well as having the square toe which again I like as feel great when at the crease confidence wise as just looks bigger to me.
This was before MCC bat regulations so has a 40mm edge with light concaving and the biggest bonus is the handle is fairly thick, not quite GM style but not far off. All in all a real bargain I feel.




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Re: SD bargain sale V800 G3!!!
« Reply #1 on: July 18, 2019, 10:40:41 AM »
That looks a good'un! One of the best bats ive ever had was a £50 Sports Direct special, it was a V800 but had the yellow stickers. I think SD have some of those on the website actually, might have to try another

Enjoy the new purchase!
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Re: SD bargain sale V800 G3!!!
« Reply #2 on: July 18, 2019, 11:14:23 AM »
https://www.sportsdirect.com/slazenger-v800-g3-cricket-bat-859012?colcode=85901299

This the one you got Soulman, just the stickers look different
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Re: SD bargain sale V800 G3!!!
« Reply #3 on: July 18, 2019, 11:24:57 AM »
Quote from: ch1p on July 18, 2019, 10:40:41 AM
That looks a good'un! One of the best bats ive ever had was a £50 Sports Direct special, it was a V800 but had the yellow stickers. I think SD have some of those on the website actually, might have to try another

Enjoy the new purchase!

That looks like really good value. Saw a friend's £50 v1000 Fusion last night from last season. Also amazing grains plus heart wood.

I think part of the reason for the sell-off this year is that lots of the bats are illegal with edge will over 40mm. This is great for club cricketers though where probably no one is measuring...
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Re: SD bargain sale V800 G3!!!
« Reply #4 on: July 18, 2019, 12:33:58 PM »
Quote from: alexevo94 on July 18, 2019, 11:14:23 AM
https://www.sportsdirect.com/slazenger-v800-g3-cricket-bat-859012?colcode=85901299

This the one you got Soulman, just the stickers look different

No mate mine is the other V800 just gone to copy link but no longer on the website, still have the V1000 in G3 for £50
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Re: SD bargain sale V800 G3!!!
« Reply #5 on: July 18, 2019, 12:53:05 PM »
Still have g3 v100 as well for £50
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Re: SD bargain sale V800 G3!!!
« Reply #6 on: July 18, 2019, 12:54:34 PM »
Do the g3s come ready knocked with scuff sheet? Really hard to find out any info. They sometimes don't even give a photo of the back and profile...
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Re: SD bargain sale V800 G3!!!
« Reply #7 on: July 18, 2019, 02:01:14 PM »
Quote from: Psi on July 18, 2019, 12:54:34 PM
Do the g3s come ready knocked with scuff sheet? Really hard to find out any info. They sometimes don't even give a photo of the back and profile...

No I added the scuff and this one isn’t knocked in, it’s very softly pressed to will need to edges and toe worked on but that’s what a Bola machine is there for to me, getting bats match ready.
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Re: SD bargain sale V800 G3!!!
« Reply #8 on: July 18, 2019, 05:26:56 PM »
I am looking at the US site and I am seeing some V800, V900, V1000, V100 listed around $125.  Very tempting, I still have a Mark Waugh V200 (I think or was it v100) from the mid 90's.  I will have to go on Slazenger's site to see what are the difference in shape.

Also, can you request weight via SD site?
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Re: SD bargain sale V800 G3!!!
« Reply #9 on: July 18, 2019, 05:36:14 PM »
Quote from: shadowlight on July 18, 2019, 05:26:56 PM
I am looking at the US site and I am seeing some V800, V900, V1000, V100 listed around $125.  Very tempting, I still have a Mark Waugh V200 (I think or was it v100) from the mid 90's.  I will have to go on Slazenger's site to see what are the difference in shape.

Also, can you request weight via SD site?

No you can’t request weight pot luck mate
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Re: SD bargain sale V800 G3!!!
« Reply #10 on: July 18, 2019, 06:13:24 PM »
Quote from: SOULMAN1012 on July 18, 2019, 05:36:14 PM
No you can’t request weight pot luck mate

Crap, with my luck I will end up with a 2.10 or higher bat and I am looking for something 2.8 or under  :(
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Re: SD bargain sale V800 G3!!!
« Reply #11 on: July 19, 2019, 12:26:19 AM »
My G1+ v1000 has arrived for £113. It is 2lb 10.5oz

See https://photos.app.goo.gl/8PqDPE4bCUgC4kon6

13 ish straight grains and no blemishes.

Massive edges at 46mm (illegal!) and high spine (possibly also illegal) plus some concaving. The face is totally flat and the toe completely square. Gives the impression of a very wide bat.

I would say not very soft pressed as I'm not getting big marks from knocking with an old ball on a string. Certainly nothing like as soft as my Mrf  grand edition match bat or an Adidas xt black that I have for sale. These took many many hours to knock in.

I'm liking the pick up and look off this bat. I may keep it for myself for when the Mrf gives up.

Very impressive for the price. I'd love to compare with the G3 version. I'm guessing the edges will be smaller on the g3.


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Re: SD bargain sale V800 G3!!!
« Reply #12 on: July 19, 2019, 01:23:17 AM »
That's excellent value for 113!
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Re: SD bargain sale V800 G3!!!
« Reply #13 on: July 19, 2019, 07:48:46 AM »
Just tried to order myself a v800. They must of recently changed or can't send sale bats to Australia. Absolutely devastated
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Re: SD bargain sale V800 G3!!!
« Reply #14 on: July 19, 2019, 07:57:01 AM »
Maybe someone from the forum would get one and post it to you? Does it cost loads to post from UK? Pm me if you would like me to look into it.
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