Topic: My slightly odd new Mjolnir SPS (Read 3608 times)

jonpinson · « **on:** September 26, 2010, 03:38:24 PM »

Hello all, first post so I thought I'd share my latest bat. Mjolnir SPS 2'10, anywhere between 21 and 24 grains (varies according to light and my blood alcohol level). I've never had a bat with so many grains as I'm a believer that they don't last as long, however I didn't pay much for it so if it goes like a train for a season I'll be happy.

Ayrtek Cricket · « **Reply #1 on:** September 26, 2010, 03:41:35 PM »

Where did u get it from mate? Take it u haven't given it a try yet?

kenbriooo · « **Reply #2 on:** September 26, 2010, 03:48:33 PM »

Would love to see more pics of the bat inc profile. Knowing newberry it will be a cracker

jonpinson · « **Reply #3 on:** September 26, 2010, 03:53:16 PM »

Quote from: Ayrtek on September 26, 2010, 03:41:35 PM

Where did u get it from mate? Take it u haven't given it a try yet?

Ebay bargain. The previous owner obviously didnt believe in knocking in, as the edges were still square when I got it, but there are a few dents on the face, so the chap has obviously used it. He claimed it was a month old, I can well believe it. It came with a 1 year old Mjolnir Players which is a bit beaten up but still quite sound and I didn't pay much at all. The SPS pings well on the mallet but I'm not a big believer in reading too much into that, not until it has been properly knocked in at least. Going to give it some TLC over the winter and use it in anger next year, with the Players as a rather worthy back up.

Jon

jonpinson · « **Reply #4 on:** September 26, 2010, 03:54:24 PM »

Quote from: jonpinson on September 26, 2010, 03:53:16 PM

Ebay bargain. The previous owner obviously didnt believe in knocking in, as the edges were still square when I got it, but there are a few dents on the face, so the chap has obviously used it. He claimed it was a month old, I can well believe it. It came with a 1 year old Mjolnir Players which is a bit beaten up but still quite sound and I didn't pay much at all. The SPS pings well on the mallet but I'm not a big believer in reading too much into that, not until it has been properly knocked in at least. Going to give it some TLC over the winter and use it in anger next year, with the Players as a rather worthy back up.

Jon

Then it shall be done, give me 5 minutes

jimba101 · « **Reply #5 on:** September 26, 2010, 04:01:58 PM »

Oh think I saw that listing! Didn't you end up paying about �136 for the pair?

petehosk · « **Reply #6 on:** September 26, 2010, 04:06:30 PM »

Hi Jon and welcome to the forum.

You can check how old the bat is by looking on the shoulder of the bat and you should find a letter and number indented. The first letter will stand for the year. I think that 2010 was letter E, 2009 was D, and so on.
We have a few Newbery bats on thus forum without this on the shoulder, but this is due to a couple of buyers hand picking the bats from the newbery workshop before the stamp is used on the shoulder of the bat!

jonpinson · « **Reply #7 on:** September 26, 2010, 04:07:49 PM »

More pics for thos interested:

Any questions feel free to ask.

Jon

thebd11 · « **Reply #8 on:** September 26, 2010, 04:08:52 PM »

what weights are they both?

That castrol sticker lloooks sick

jonpinson · « **Reply #9 on:** September 26, 2010, 04:11:38 PM »

Quote from: jimba101 on September 26, 2010, 04:01:58 PM

Oh think I saw that listing! Didn't you end up paying about �136 for the pair?

It went a little higher than that, but not much. I know buying bats on ebay is always a gamble, but I back myself to pick out a fake.

petehosk: Many thanks for the welcome, the SPS is an E prefix, the Players is a B, so a bit older than stated by the seller. Never mind, not a bad deal nonetheless.

jonpinson · « **Reply #10 on:** September 26, 2010, 04:14:03 PM »

Quote from: thebd11 on September 26, 2010, 04:08:52 PM

what weights are they both?

That castrol sticker lloooks sick

Both 2'10, it is interesting to look at the subtle differences in profile between the two. I have to be honest, I hate the castrol sticker, I'm not a sponsored player so it shouldn't be there. It will be removed in time.

Oh, does anyone know how much a refurb from Newbery costs these days?

Jon

thebd11 · « **Reply #11 on:** September 26, 2010, 04:17:21 PM »

there are many people on here who do bat refurbs, contact mike (talisman) craig (hit4six) or bat repairs and theyll all sort you out well

And tbf, i think the stickers look snazzy on the back , makes me feel important which is always a bonus

jonpinson · « **Reply #12 on:** September 26, 2010, 04:22:47 PM »

Quote from: thebd11 on September 26, 2010, 04:17:21 PM

there are many people on here who do bat refurbs, contact mike (talisman) craig (hit4six) or bat repairs and theyll all sort you out well

And tbf, i think the stickers look snazzy on the back , makes me feel important which is always a bonus

Cheers for the info, I will do some digging.

Liam-SCCC · « **Reply #13 on:** September 26, 2010, 04:30:35 PM »

Looks like you got yourself a good pair there!

welcome to the forum

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