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[procricket]

i like it i realy do and this will seem silly but is that a blemish on the face

sorry pete but with the quality on offer in your inventory things need sorting and yes i know it does not effect performance...

look a good bat indeed

[petehosk]

There is a naughty blemish up by the label. Shows in a couple of the pics!

[andeke11]

very nice bats
keen to see some more SS'
and some more newberys

[Kulara]

Enjoyable reading and some very impressive bats.
Quick question and don't mean to be nosey, why the range of bat weights? 
Opportunistic buys for collection purpose or other reasons?

[petehosk]

I did mean to put more SS bats on - so will give some priority to them.

And not knowing which weight was ideal for me is one reason for the range in weights, although some bats are for use whilst others are for my collection.

[SillyShilly]

I've used lots of different shape bats, but i keep coming back to the GT shape, truly a classic.

[Alvaro]

I've used lots of different shape bats, but i keep coming back to the GT shape, truly a classic.

totally agree

[petehosk]

Coming up later in a topic near you.....in fact in this actual topic......

An SS Grade 1 with loads of grains
and a 3lb Charlie French Custom!

Back in a while! 

[roco]

You little tease pete

[petehosk]

BAT 21 - Charlie French Custom

This bat is very impressive - the quiality of the willow looks lovely. The 8/9 grains are pretty even and look great.
It weighs in at 3lb exactly with 2 thick grips and has an unusual profile! Profiles normally seem to have huge edges and spine not that much bigger, or thin edges but with huge swell and more meat on the back of the blade. But this has pretty generous edges and a huge amount of meat everywhere! It feels really well made and has a nice balance!
The pick-up isn't light, but it's not overly heavy either. On a scale of 1-10 (1 being ultra-light pick-up and 10 needing Sylvester Stallone to pick it up) this bat is around an 7 or 8.
It knocks up incredilbly well with the mallet, and I am quite eager to take it in the nets with me - as I reckon it would be an absolute weapon!
It's generously proportioned all over and genuinely hope that I can get on with the profile.

Pics to follow....................

[petehosk]

[petehosk]

[thaman303]

looks a great profile Pete, bat looks old. not been used yet ?

[petehosk]

I like this profile and has a huge amount of meat, and I reckon it'll be extremely powerful!
I got this bat from a guy of fleabay who had 2 or 3 of them. This has barely been used but it feels quality so was happy with it! It's one of 3 Charlie French bats that I have but the others will come later! 

[golders]

 Your collection is amazing pete.. thanks for sharing.

would make a lovely piece in a local newspie I feel!

Golders