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Re: 2025 Range
« Reply #15 on: November 13, 2024, 08:06:22 PM »

Which bats have ppp bought then ? I think the verve is not full width this year either ..
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Re: 2025 Range
« Reply #16 on: November 13, 2024, 08:39:58 PM »

 if you are a middling club player................. you can now get a previous season signature (G2) grade bat for £130 at more than one online retailer. i don't see why you'd bother buying any of these. unless of course you have a bat collection problem/obsession .................oh yes, silly me - forgot where i was
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Re: 2025 Range
« Reply #17 on: November 14, 2024, 09:07:04 AM »

Which bats have ppp bought then ? I think the verve is not full width this year either ..

Have some of the new range en route so will confirm when they arrive.
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Re: 2025 Range
« Reply #18 on: November 14, 2024, 06:19:37 PM »

Which bats have ppp bought then ? I think the verve is not full width this year either ..


The majority are "narrowed" these days from the big brands, especially the ones with more imposing profiles. We complain about it now, but there were also sub 108mm bats back in the day, just that since it's been brought to light, it seems more prevalent. If it's not acceptable, plenty of custom makers who you can specify that you want bats at 108mm width. I'm sure many could do them at the same profile too. The Mana and the Diamond seemed to be about 107-108mm generally, but the other profiles that just look larger tended to be flat faced and slightly narrower. Every ounce matters in online retail, so little changes here and there will allow for a more attractive offering for the retailer/consumer. (Low weights and larger profiles)
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Re: 2025 Range
« Reply #19 on: November 14, 2024, 11:51:15 PM »

Which bats have ppp bought then ? I think the verve is not full width this year either ..

Picked up this Psyche form @Six Sixes Cricket awaiting it’s arrival. No idea on it’s weight etc but sure will be fine




And also picked up this new Mana Signature from a popular action site from a small retailer. I’ve had plenty of GM’s and this is certainly one of the best out the wrapper. Doubt they will sell much use these days apart from the odd bet but nice to add to my GM collection. This one is 2.10.5 with its light grip added a Enkay Chevron so probably 2.11 now and feels nice. Still the best handles on the market





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Re: 2025 Range
« Reply #20 on: November 15, 2024, 09:42:05 AM »

I thought you might be a verve man
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Re: 2025 Range
« Reply #21 on: November 15, 2024, 02:05:47 PM »

I thought you might be a verve man

The music yes that bat no. Middle to low for me
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Re: 2025 Range
« Reply #22 on: November 15, 2024, 07:52:14 PM »



Grabbed these that arrived today
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Re: 2025 Range
« Reply #23 on: November 15, 2024, 09:14:48 PM »

I think the psyche stickers look absolutely terrible. Perhaps I’m just getting old.

Shapes are okay and that’s what matters I suppose. And still think they offer good value in the mainstream brands. An icon 808 is still one of my best ever owned.
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Re: 2025 Range
« Reply #24 on: November 15, 2024, 11:17:35 PM »

Psyche model arrived today but will be going back. 104mm width which I know some can accept but personally I just can’t. Must say been a GM fan for years but what started with the Aion last year is now possibly a trend across the range. Not seen a Verve yet so can’t comment on the other ranges but for me it’s really disappointing that the GM’s have just followed suit with the narrowing tricks just to achieve retail desired scale weights.

Mana is 108width which is in the 2024 range so if like me width is important looks like that is suitable.
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Re: 2025 Range
« Reply #25 on: November 16, 2024, 12:57:38 AM »

I believe there are two psyche models

One with lower weight and less specs and width and one with standard weights and prob 106-108mm …
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Re: 2025 Range
« Reply #26 on: November 16, 2024, 07:30:29 AM »

I believe there are two psyche models

One with lower weight and less specs and width and one with standard weights and prob 106-108mm …

They do indeed but this one was a SH model the other model I can’t remember it’s name for the lesser specs
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Re: 2025 Range
« Reply #27 on: November 16, 2024, 07:33:22 AM »

‘Delta’, but they aren’t listed as being thinner, but with lower edge and spine height.
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Re: 2025 Range
« Reply #28 on: November 16, 2024, 09:00:23 AM »

They do indeed but this one was a SH model the other model I can’t remember it’s name for the lesser specs
Wow in that case not good

Not saying it’s ok but I keep seeing some videos online where they keep showing how pros use 103 mm bats but this is more the Indian pros .

Seemed to justify it if they can why can’t you argument ..

Dont agree with it ..
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Re: 2025 Range
« Reply #29 on: November 16, 2024, 10:55:03 AM »

Hate to be the broken record, but this is consumer driven. Demand big bats at light weights and talk specs first, all else second and this is the result. Either accept smaller bats at full width are just as good, or get to the gym and use an Oz or two heavier so you get a bigger bat at full width. Or pay mega bucks for a 'low density' cleft. Or just work harder, get better in terms of skill level and apply yourself, then you'll score more runs. No bat is gonna do that for you.

As for talk of Pro's using 103mm bats. Of course there will be some using narrower bats, but they probably didn't realise they were at first. Can a lesser cricketer use them effectively with no issues? Of course they can. But if you expect a full width bat when buying one and get one which is 5mm or 6mm narrower without knowing, is that right? Not imo. That said, there's no law saying a bat has to be 108mm in width either.
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