Topic: Screaming Cat Bats (Read 19327 times)

yvk3103 · « **on:** September 03, 2008, 04:18:58 PM »

I was on the screaming cat website and Julian has created some amazing profiles. Lot of meat in all his bats and decent weight ranges also (2.8 to 2.15)

Sure these bats especially the professional and premium grade willow will be realy killers....the down side though is the price AUD 675 (approx � 324) for the professional and AUD 625 (300) for the premium.....

SAF Bats · « **Reply #1 on:** September 03, 2008, 04:31:12 PM »

Take a look at the Stuart Surridge website for Screaming Cat in the UK

yvk3103 · « **Reply #2 on:** September 03, 2008, 04:38:49 PM »

Did visit the SS site.

they offer only the premium range which is about 60 quid cheaper but then the bats will be ex-stock.

I guess, in that price range (�300) one would want something more personalized.

If I had �300 to spend i rather go to Newbery and negotiate for 2 UZI SPS or C6 or get 2 made from M&H

Also in case of any complaints its easier to follow-up and get service or replacement.....

Tom · « **Reply #3 on:** September 03, 2008, 08:30:01 PM »

May I suggest that you give Julian an email and ask for somekind of package, when I spoke to him he was looking to expand more into the Uk and create a special deal for overseas buyers. I think it was a wee bit cheaper than the price quoted on the site and I'd get a free pair of gloves. I do agree with your points though that anything over �220 for a bat is a bit silly money wise.

yvk3103 · « **Reply #4 on:** September 03, 2008, 09:35:28 PM »

I did send an email to Julian earlier this evening.

Hope I get some reply from him.

yvk3103 · « **Reply #5 on:** September 04, 2008, 03:06:57 PM »

Hi,

Got a reply from Julian:

"Yes I did make these bats and I can reproduce them with ease. However Adam used a 2.11-2.12 bat which included 2 grips.

The bat shape is the same as my Series 1 shape, which is a very popular shape with many players.

I can certainly make a bat the same for you.

I am running a special package for the UK at present, if you purchase a Premium Bat (AU$625) I will upgrade it to a Professional Custom Bat and include 1 x batting gloves, 1 x bat cover, 2 x spare grips and postage. I make up a custom bat as soon as I receive payment and it is usually ready to be sent within 3 days. Postage to the UK usually takes 1 week.

For the really big profile, your bat would have a dead weight of 2.10 but will pick up like a 2.7-8.

I really don't recommend going for 14 grains, you will find that this is usually lower grade willow and has a very short life span. I would recommend 7-9 grains, all of my Professional Grade bats are made from the best willow and, as I grade them on their playability, you will only receive a bat that is Truly a professional standard bat."

Sounds good. But even with the extras the bat would cost �300

What are your thoughts.

Outlaw · « **Reply #6 on:** September 04, 2008, 03:15:36 PM »

It's not a bad price, I'll pay anything up to �300 for a bat and with Julian throwing in the extras it sweetens the deal considerably. Not to mention your getting a bat custom made from the man who many regard as the finest podshaver around. May drop Julian a line regarding this.

yvk3103 · « **Reply #7 on:** September 04, 2008, 03:49:18 PM »

I agree with you that it will probably be one of the best / better bats once can get given Julian's cababilities and experience but he �300 is prohibitively high.

I may consider it at �220 - �250 with postage and no extas

yvk3103 · « **Reply #8 on:** September 05, 2008, 12:45:19 AM »

(Yawn!!!) Sorry for that, it's 3:00 a.m. in Madrid woke-up to take a call. It was Julian returning my call.

He has agreed to make series 1 / 3 bat from his best timber (professional grade) for AUD 550 (�250) + extras Gloves, fitted anti-scuff sheet, extra grips and extra set of stickers.

Managed to shave A$ 100 off the price as a friend from Aus will be meeting em in Frankfurt and has agreed to carry the bat for me.

Though thsi is a good news, I am again confused...... wether to go in for a Julian Millichamp or a Newbery (sorry Mike, whenever I decide to buy a Newbery something or the other comes in the way).

Guys, need you honest opinion.

yvk3103 · « **Reply #9 on:** September 05, 2008, 01:01:19 AM »

Just to mention, it was so easy talking with Julian.

he really listens to you and explains everything in great detail. Avery soft spoken guy.

I had butterflies talking to the best podshaver, but not even once he made me feel that my knowledge and understanding of willow and bats was inferior to his (though I knew it myself and had to think twice before saying anything to avoid making a fool of myself)

SAF Bats · « **Reply #10 on:** September 05, 2008, 08:25:22 AM »

Julian is one of the few cricket bat makers to reply back to me so he is high up in my estimation just because of the that.... not mention the other stuff.... I would feel nervous around most podshavers Yash it is just one of those things.... I remember meeting Guscott and Chillcot after a game once and being nervous as heck talking about the game I just played just incase I made a fool of myself

Ok my take on the Newbery vs Screaming Cat thing.... Both Tim Keeley and Julian Millichamp were trained by the man himself, John Newbery. Both have excellent reputations within the international arena. The only thing I would say is that if you go with the Newbery will Tim make it for you?

If he does, I would be just as stuck as you but I probably end up going for one off Julian.... but saying that if I get chance to speak with Tim I'd might end up going for one of his.... what can I say I'm a bit of cricket bat whore....

Oh no this is confusing end of the day is I'm chasing a Millichamp at the moment, then I will be chasing more then likely one of Tim's.... and on the lookout for one of John Newbery GN scoop's...

yvk3103 · « **Reply #11 on:** September 05, 2008, 11:21:11 AM »

I quite agree with you.

I too rate Julian at the top as he took the troble to call me (not evein email). It's not that his products are sub-standard to he does not have business, it's just about customer orientation and making a "prospective" customer special.

The best was he took my budget constraint positively and found out alternatives to give me the best willow within/near to my budget.

He even told me that if �250 was still too much for me, he could look around for a willow with some cosmetic blemishes and make one bat for me and at the same time assuring that the bat made from such willow will in no way be inferior to his premium/professional bat.

Even though he reduced the price by A$ 100 (�50), he stuck to his original offer of giving a pair of gloves, 2 extra grips, bat cover and fit a anti scuff to the bat.

Tom · « **Reply #12 on:** September 05, 2008, 12:19:20 PM »

�250 sounds a fair price for what you're getting, especially with the shipping from Australia. If I had that kind of money I'd certainly go for it.

Outlaw · « **Reply #13 on:** September 05, 2008, 12:40:27 PM »

Yeah I agree, got yourself a very good deal there I'd snap that up. However on the Newberys, I've had quite a few Newberys and all have been exceptional and played very well, not sure how many bats Tim makes these days though as he is quite ill from what I've heard.

yvk3103 · « **Reply #14 on:** September 05, 2008, 02:53:52 PM »

Shipping is not included in the price as I have arranged it to be delivered to my brother in Melborne, who will carry it with him to the UK in October.

No hurry as the season is over now.....

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