Hi all,
Thought I would do a different review to the norm and quickly post about a recent refurb I had done on my Kookaburra Blade by Mike (Talisman). Throughout the 2009 season, this was my main match bat of choice, and I scored over 700 runs with it; however I went to go down the English made route this year and subsequently bought a Solitaire bat; which is heavier and has an oval handle instead of a round handle. As a consequence the 2'7 Kookaburra didn't see much if any time at the crease this year, and I used it as a net bat on the odd occasion.
I picked the bat up again around 4 weeks ago and thought that I could use it again next year, however it would have to be cleaned up first before this could happen, I contacted Mike as it seemed a very cheap service (£20 inc postage back) which included your choice of scuff sheet, toe guard and grip all within 10 days as per his topic on the service.
I asked for:
1) Hammeredge fitted
2) Toe guard fitted
3) White octopus fitted
I sent the bat off to Mike, who passed it on to his guys, and it was returned after 20 days by Special delivery (which costs £8.65).
He fitted a green chevron, and stated beforehand that he had ran out of the octopus grips but would send some white Lekka combi grips in the post (as of date are yet to arrive). A clear scuff sheet, not Hammeredge; not that I am too bothered, and no toe guard was fitted. However he did an excelent refurb but perhaps some dents/holes in the front/back could have been filled in like my mates Kookaburra was. The bat came with a nice smooth finish to it and although it doesn't look brand new, the refurb has given me confidence to have a net or two with it over winter, which I'd imagine is what the purpose of the refurb is, to have the drive to reuse an old bat of yours!
Overall, I am pleased of the quality of service for the money, and can never see myself paying anything over £20 for a refurb, which is really just sanding to a white wood and buffing/polishing. I would like to thank Talisman for his efforts on the bat, and I look forward to future deals with him.
Pictures to follow of before and after refurb.
Choppy.
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Topic: Kookaburra Blade Refurb! (Read 3137 times)