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[dan_griffin11]

Travelled down to pay Asad a visit yesterday, and was well worth the trip. went to pick a few bats out. Took about 4 hours to get to chippenham. And got there before Asad was around, so ventured to the pub, with some beers, dry roasted and the IPL, as i travelled abit too quickly!

Service And Selection:
Went in and was told stories and shown some exciting stuff(watch this space). then went in to about 70 bats asad had grabbed for me to choose from. after a good hour or two i managed to cut into down to 5 and then two 3. I would have gone for about 20 if i had the money. Asad gave me lots of help and advice but didn't pressure me at all into buying, as the willow on show did all the convincing i needed.

The Bats:
I went for 3, 2x 2.8 and 1x 2.9. all pick up very very well.

Bat 1:





Liked trhe pickup and heartwood of this, but wasnt sure of the blemishes, after assurance from Asad this wouldn't affect the bat whatsoever, i was still unsure. So Asad just gave me a mallet, then the bat spoke for itself. picks up great, and goes very well indeed. lovely shape and nice chunky edges.

Bat 2:





This is the bat i originally went down to see. fell in love as soon as i saw it, love the heartwood. love the grains, love everything about this bat, picks up very well. and goes great of the mallet, looking forward to using this. same shape, same juicy edges.

Bat 3:





This bat is freaking huge, but picks up the same as the others, is a 2.8 with 38mm edges, wasn't sure about the face but when i saw how massive this bat was i knew i wanted it. have been knocking this up for use tonight, and i'm really really really chuffed!

Overall i had a great day, was great to finally meet asad, i got some fine bats, and learnt alot AND spent alot less then i thought i was going too. Cheers asad!

[procricket]

that blank looks special dan and the other how many grains has that bugger got.

he better have some left when i finally get down there

good stuff

[will5210]

That first Kahuna reminds me of Mikhail Gorbachev's head birthmark!
I think you chose wisely though. I saw a very similar proportioned Malik sher recently and was tempted, but funds wouldn't permit

[SillyShilly]

nice looking blades dan - look good with the stickers as well!
I like bats 1 and 2 but not sure about the profile on bat 3 - probably a marmite bat, you'll either love it or hate it.

[Colesy]

These aren't Kahunas are they

[will5210]

These aren't Kahunas are they

Middle looks low for a Kahuna

[dan_griffin11]

no they arn't kook, better then any kook i've seen

[Conchord]

That blank bat looks amazing, how much did you pay?

[dan_griffin11]

nice looking blades dan - look good with the stickers as well!
I like bats 1 and 2 but not sure about the profile on bat 3 - probably a marmite bat, you'll either love it or hate it.

stickers look great , and i can see what your seeing, if you saw the bat in person i'm sure you would change your mind.

That blank bat looks amazing, how much did you pay?

not as much as you would think! bottom-mid range of the big brands

[Mr Cricket]

how are the pads and gloves dan?

[dan_griffin11]

are great! thanks alot mate!

[Mr Cricket]

ok bud, pleasure doing business, ill give ya some feedback in a mo

[GJ]

Bats look good, not keen on the blanks profile as Dom said. But i'm sure you've got yourself a bargain there as those blemishes take nothing away from the performance.

[Uzi Sports]

i quite like the profile on the plain bat, may be you can help me here GJ by highlighting how the profile can be improved so i'll take care of it in the next version. I want to make sure that if u have valid reason we'll use that to improve the bats profile.
I think the way pic is taken is also not helping to show the true profile

Regards

Asad

[Kulli]

i quite like the profile on the plain bat, may be you can help me here GJ by highlighting how the profile can be improved so i'll take care of it in the next version. I want to make sure that if u have valid reason we'll use that to improve the bats profile.
I think the way pic is taken is also not helping to show the true profile

Regards

Asad

I think if anything the 'bulge' around the middle looks a bit too exagerated. if it picks up and goes well I wouldn't worry about it.