Well, we are now the proud owners of 2 Keeley bats. Joe had about 30 blank Harrows to choose from - different weights, shapes and grades. Tim spent 30 mins with us talking weights and styles. Joe found 2 he liked. TK mallet tested them & suggested the best one, which Joe knocked up a few balls with, and was very pleased with.
As it turned out it was G1, but the price we were offered was what I expected to get a G2 for. Complete choice of any Keeley Sticker set - he chose the Superior in white with Burgandy writing.
Being a kid in a sweetie shop, I couldn’t resist, and had a good rummage through all the G2/3 bats. The assortment of shapes/Hi &Lo middles/edges/profiles meant there was something for anyone. I selected 3 or 4 I liked the feel of, and I had a test of them with another bat maker called Tim (not TK this time as he was finishing a handle for a visiting pro). We found one that pinged beautifully & looks great. Unbelievably they had it as a G3 due to 50%+ heartwood (which I like) and a tiny blemish high on the blade. It’s got 15 tight grains & a big middle that goes very well.
I chose the Worx rainbow NHS stickers.
All in, personal handmade bats for mass market prices. We will return. What an amazing place.
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