Topic: Show off your Keeleys! (Read 56524 times)

dtl2018 · « **Reply #105 on:** March 10, 2021, 08:45:58 AM »

Quote from: hit4six on March 08, 2021, 07:02:24 PM

For those who have been using Keeley bats recently, what is the feeling around knocking in?

I asked Keeley when purchasing my bats and the response was that the bats are pressed well enough that I should be fine to take them straight into a gentle net session. They do not feel hard pressed (when compared to some of the GM bats I have my collection) and I will be rounding off the edges a little more before braving nets, but it would be good to hear how others have faired.

Yes in response to this, I've used mine a couple of times and they are more than good to go straight out of the packet.

I played against a mixture of spin and reasonably decent amateur pace and apart from some lovely cherries there has been no damage or seam marks on the bat

hit4six · « **Reply #106 on:** March 10, 2021, 12:10:43 PM »

That's great news on the knocking in front, thanks to all who responded, the wife will be pleased!

richyreed · « **Reply #107 on:** March 19, 2021, 12:03:04 PM »

Rob key with a nice Keeley on Sky - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mS-DzQuk7K8

JP75 · « **Reply #108 on:** March 19, 2021, 04:29:48 PM »

Hello everyone, newbie and first time poster here, picked up my first Keeley in the Autumn, visited the factory and got the full VIP treatment since the only people that were there were Tim and Nick. Got a full tour from Tim who also picked out a few beauties for me

I'm wondering about oiling to preserve the moisture content over time. I can see that its been waxed, will oiling help or am I better just to renew the wax over time. Am minded to do nothing for now and assess at the end of the season.

Appreciate any insights you can share.

Real Munson · « **Reply #109 on:** March 19, 2021, 04:33:27 PM »

The wax they apply is more for polishing the blade - I would definitely oil it a couple of times. I like the bat wax, which is solid state linseed oil, as it's easier to apply

https://www.talentcricket.co.uk/cricket_bat_accessories/salix_bat_wax_15ml/c262p263.html

Chad · « **Reply #110 on:** March 19, 2021, 04:50:42 PM »

Quote from: JP75 on March 19, 2021, 04:29:48 PM

Hello everyone, newbie and first time poster here, picked up my first Keeley in the Autumn, visited the factory and got the full VIP treatment since the only people that were there were Tim and Nick. Got a full tour from Tim who also picked out a few beauties for me

I'm wondering about oiling to preserve the moisture content over time. I can see that its been waxed, will oiling help or am I better just to renew the wax over time. Am minded to do nothing for now and assess at the end of the season.

Appreciate any insights you can share.

I'd recommend scuff the face, and wax/oil the exposed parts!

JP75 · « **Reply #111 on:** March 22, 2021, 01:53:39 PM »

Thanks everyone for their advice, I've ordered some wax, Tim put an anti-scuff sheet on in the factory. Presume I'll need to use some fine sandpaper to carefully remove the factory applied finish to the back and edges so that the wax can penetrate the wood.

Thanks again everyone.

Real Munson · « **Reply #112 on:** March 22, 2021, 01:56:56 PM »

No just apply the linseed oil/wax and leave it to soak in. Do that 2/3 times.

Have a watch of this - https://b3cricket.com/cricket-bat-preparation-care-guidelines/

SurreySam · « **Reply #113 on:** March 23, 2021, 11:37:32 AM »

Purchased this in 2020, as I thought my match bat was nearing a breakage. It'll enter service this year, so I'm looking forward to finally having a swing and miss with it.

Specs:

Size - SH
Grade - 2
Weight - 2.9'6 (2 grips)
Blade Length - 540mm
Peak Middle Position - 180mm
Spine Height - 62.7mm
Peak Edge - 40.3mm
Toe - 29mm
Shoulder - 20.1mm
Width - 104.5mm (shoulder) 107.5mm (middle) 106.8mm (toe)

SouthpawMark · « **Reply #114 on:** March 23, 2021, 11:45:25 AM »

Beautiful. I do love a big-edged Keeley.

Jimbo · « **Reply #115 on:** March 23, 2021, 12:00:18 PM »

That's a beauty, love those stickers too.

jimmy23 · « **Reply #116 on:** March 23, 2021, 02:13:29 PM »

Lovely shape on that

velvetsky01 · « **Reply #117 on:** March 30, 2021, 08:23:59 AM »

Here is a lovely Superior shaped grade one with the nicest Black and gold worx stickers weights 2lb8oz - Has 38mm edges which seems quite big for a superior shape

t2ylo · « **Reply #118 on:** March 30, 2021, 08:32:13 AM »

Quote from: velvetsky01 on March 30, 2021, 08:23:59 AM

Here is a lovely Superior shaped grade one with the nicest Black and gold worx stickers weights 2lb8oz - Has 38mm edges which seems quite big for a superior shape

Dibs ;-)

Grubby · « **Reply #119 on:** March 30, 2021, 09:39:40 AM »

The one on the right was sourced along with the bat below on velvetsky post at just under 2lb 8oz and the other is a Keeley pro that�s quite big at 2lb 9oz.

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