Topic: My BAS Vampire Blaster LE (Read 9788 times)

ca_gold · « **on:** February 24, 2010, 04:37:51 AM »

Well I finally received my BAS Vampire Blaster from Asad today. I thought I�d show you all a few pics and give a review of my experience.

Details of the bat:
2�8ish � however picks up as light as Asad said it would. I�m amazed at how a bat this thick (in my opinion) picks up so light! It has approximately 8-9 straightish grains. I don�t know the size of the edges, I�m sure Asad could fill in if someone is wondering.

Review of Service:
Never before have I experienced such fantastic service buying cricket equipment. You guys should all keep in mind that I live in Canada. Asad was online and accessible when ever I needed him.
He took pictures of the BAS and SS bats for me to compare
Also the care which with Asad packed the bat I truly appreciated. My biggest fear was dents/damage to the bat in the shipping. However, the packaging was top notch. If anyone is ordering from overseas, rest assured your package will arrive safely packaged. He also through in a grip, an anti scruff sheet and some extra things I requested.
I�m sure Asad can attest to the number of emails we exchanged back and forth, he was a pleasure to deal with and I look forward to buying more equipment from him (I have my eye on a pair of BAS Pads and Gloves!)

Enjoy the pics guys. I�ve thrown in some of the rest of my bats. I�m sure some of the guys would appreciate the old school CA Gold there!

I�m in the knocking in process right now, I�ll update this thread once I�ve had a few hits with the bat.

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swamidude · « **Reply #1 on:** February 24, 2010, 06:53:58 AM »

Looks a really nice bat! How much did it cost?

leeroy_acko · « **Reply #2 on:** February 24, 2010, 09:44:50 AM »

Looks nice. They always appear to be very long for some reason these BAS bats. Like the look of the Evo more! whats wrong with that, looks brand new?!!

Tom · « **Reply #3 on:** February 24, 2010, 10:15:16 AM »

Looks great, saw the new top of the range BAS (one above Blaster LE I think) at the weekend which had awesome grains.

steelcouch · « **Reply #4 on:** February 24, 2010, 10:30:53 AM »

Millennium?

Tom · « **Reply #5 on:** February 24, 2010, 10:33:02 AM »

Can't remember, had Laver and Wood style shield stickers on.

steelcouch · « **Reply #6 on:** February 24, 2010, 11:54:00 AM »

Some pictures of mine here

http://s708.photobucket.com/albums/ww88/steelcouch/?action=view&current=DSC00399.jpg

Choose an 8 grainer after something Julian Millichamp said about the number he looks for

ca_gold · « **Reply #7 on:** February 24, 2010, 12:06:10 PM »

how are you liking the millennium?

steelcouch · « **Reply #8 on:** February 24, 2010, 12:14:29 PM »

Havent used it yet.
Doesnt feel as balanced as some some other bats i have used, but the middle feels real big and has a real punch.
It was a touch heavier than i wanted when first arrived from Asad who offers great service by the way
Have taken the back stickers off, changed the grip, replaced the toe guard with shoe glue and actually taken a palm sander to the toe and shoulders which had a lot of wood for about 5 minutes and it has taken about an ounce off.
Feels much better now and cant wait to abuse it. Looks like it will hit it miles. Love the profile whihc is non concaved and a lot of wood in what is now a 2 9.3 bat
Noticed that Tendulkar is using a BAS today

ca_gold · « **Reply #9 on:** February 24, 2010, 04:08:48 PM »

I agree, with the mallet yesterday I really felt that the middle was huge! but will only really be able to tell once i play with it.

have you played with BAS bats before? This is my first. Was always a CA and GN guy.

steelcouch · « **Reply #10 on:** February 24, 2010, 04:38:05 PM »

no, this is the first one i have owned.
It was between a BAS and a MRF when i was in a bat shop in Sri Lanka years ago, but went with the MRF, which was a mistake as it was an average thing to be honest
Got into bats more since getting a custom Redback and curiosity has made me get an Asian bat as they often look like big brutes of a bat. This is pretty big without the concaving so...Looking forward to giving it a go.
I paid a bit extra than i think you have to for an Indian bat, as yours and others on here look great. I have a funny feeling it will be worth it though.

I will write a review when o have played with it.
Look forward to hearing how yours goes

PM7 · « **Reply #11 on:** February 24, 2010, 06:24:41 PM »

I picked up a BAS Bow LE from Asad in mid January and have yet to fully knock it in.Im amazed how much time this takes as I have knocked in other brands much quicker.Used it in the nets and there is a very spongey feel to it.Im sure the willow from BAS is incredibly soft and need some serious TLC.... and yes the middle is huge!

Colesy · « **Reply #12 on:** February 24, 2010, 06:38:12 PM »

How long have you been knocking it in for? I've done a couple of bats recently and didn't take that long.....

PM7 · « **Reply #13 on:** February 24, 2010, 06:46:14 PM »

Done a good 3 hours over 3 weeks but it needs more to make it more responsive.!!
It will definately play well just a question of spending more time.

Colesy · « **Reply #14 on:** February 24, 2010, 06:52:23 PM »

Lol, I did my bat for half an hour the slapped a scuff sheet on, works fine

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