Maybe be Salix should start using 'blank' as their brand identity? Not such a bad idea?
Knowing Salix they would call it 'Vacuus' - in line with the latin theme.
Stickers will always sell, different stickers appeal to different peoplle - i cant see the blank appealing to many, most of the time people like to be assocciated with a brand when they buy a bat........especially those Laver owners, dont see many blank lavers around!!!