Topic: Signature (Read 33498 times)

fasteddie · « **Reply #105 on:** August 01, 2014, 12:51:02 PM »

Looking at the profile I can see where he has taken weight off. It will either ping or not. Seems very all or nothing. Still, if you're happy then who cares what we think. Go for it and good luck.

The cost. Well, a team mate has one of these and I was perplexed, but if you look at the package, it makes sense. You get a copy in G1, and a bunch of other goodies. Salix just charge �490 for a bat.

I hope you really enjoy the bat and walk tall when you go and lay waste to many a bowler.

tim2000s · « **Reply #106 on:** August 01, 2014, 01:12:34 PM »

Quote from: fasteddie on August 01, 2014, 12:51:02 PM

Looking at the profile I can see where he has taken weight off. It will either ping or not. Seems very all or nothing. Still, if you're happy then who cares what we think. Go for it and good luck.

The cost. Well, a team mate has one of these and I was perplexed, but if you look at the package, it makes sense. You get a copy in G1, and a bunch of other goodies. Salix just charge �490 for a bat.

I hope you really enjoy the bat and walk tall when you go and lay waste to many a bowler.

According to the Laver website, it's GBP 550 for a signature bat alone, and GBP 1350 if you go for one of the ones that comes with a spare!

Nmcgee · « **Reply #107 on:** August 01, 2014, 01:19:03 PM »

For the price and exclusivity, I'd be super annoyed if there were any imperfections on a bat. If you want performance, buy an Aldred Butterfly. Anything resembling a knot on a bat like this and I'd be sending it back and "expressing my disappointment". You don't buy a signature like this for nice ping. You can get that on any Laver bat.

fasteddie · « **Reply #108 on:** August 01, 2014, 01:20:53 PM »

Quote from: tim2000s on August 01, 2014, 01:12:34 PM

According to the Laver website, it's GBP 550 for a signature bat alone, and GBP 1350 if you go for one of the ones that comes with a spare!

Ouch!

So it is sat alongside the �490 kent bat.

One does expect utter perfection at that price. Not sure how that can be delivered.

ThatDriver · « **Reply #109 on:** August 01, 2014, 01:33:03 PM »

Love the grains. But like everyone has been saying, for the price, exclusivity I would expect a blemish free piece of willow. I'm sure it'll go like the clappers though. Let us know how it performs, and avoid yorkers.

joymarvin · « **Reply #110 on:** August 01, 2014, 01:39:01 PM »

For me I take it as a cosmetic issue as it wont affect the performance. Yes many of you are right, paying so much for a exclusive bat should be clean, but since its a natural product I would not go back and express my disappointment. The knot is right at the end of the handle splice and I am not expecting any super ping on that specific area. This bat will not be competing for a beauty competition either way. Its not about the money I spent, its above the exclusivity only to me because life is short and I cant go around buying more signatures in the future. I just want to enjoy this bat in my hands, feel the balance while playing my strokes and score lots of runs.

potzy248 · « **Reply #111 on:** August 01, 2014, 03:00:32 PM »

These guys are classic. As someone mentioned earlier if the sticker was longer then everyone would have been in awe. I have no issue at all with the price. I know I would use it to death and get my moneys worth. Id rather have one of these than 3 others that sit in my room "have 1 or 2 nets" and then end up in the for sale section. Bat looks beautiful and I'm sure it will be amazing. Well done.

joymarvin · « **Reply #112 on:** August 01, 2014, 03:29:05 PM »

Thanks Potzy..I agree on the long sticker part..I have sold 3 bats so I can invest and afford this signature and will use till I get my money's worth..

abalfour239 · « **Reply #113 on:** August 02, 2014, 01:00:01 PM »

The bat looks fantastic mate - whether it will be worth every penny will be down to its user! I'm sure 99% of those mentioning the knot own nothing of the sort, perhaps a bit of jealousy

joymarvin · « **Reply #114 on:** August 02, 2014, 06:26:18 PM »

Quote from: abalfour239 on August 02, 2014, 01:00:01 PM

The bat looks fantastic mate - whether it will be worth every penny will be down to its user! I'm sure 99% of those mentioning the knot own nothing of the sort, perhaps a bit of jealousy

Thank you!!

Cumbrian Pete · « **Reply #115 on:** August 02, 2014, 06:30:52 PM »

Good luck with the bat, you will definitely feel more confident walking out with a Laver in your hands and that could be the extra mental edge that takes you to big runs.

joymarvin · « **Reply #116 on:** August 02, 2014, 06:39:15 PM »

Quote from: Cumbrian Pete on August 02, 2014, 06:30:52 PM

Good luck with the bat, you will definitely feel more confident walking out with a Laver in your hands and that could be the extra mental edge that takes you to big runs.

Thanks Pete!! I hope to feel that way once I have the signature in my hands compared to other bats I have owned. Awaiting for it to be shipped.

petehosk · « **Reply #117 on:** August 03, 2014, 08:24:47 AM »

Looks a very generously sized bat for the weight! Grains look fantastic and give it time to play in, as Lavers often take quite a while to really get going! But once they get going, they seriously perform!!
It looks a stunner, as it should do for that price! I have several Lavers myself and rate them highly, but I do agree that a knot should not really be there on a Sig!! I can only think that this willow is an absolutely awesome cleft what will ultimate performance for you. If you don't mind paying that money and getting a knot in the willow then I'm sure you'll enjoy the performance and exclusivity the Sig will provide.

joymarvin · « **Reply #118 on:** August 03, 2014, 09:57:39 PM »

Quote from: petehosk on August 03, 2014, 08:24:47 AM

Looks a very generously sized bat for the weight! Grains look fantastic and give it time to play in, as Lavers often take quite a while to really get going! But once they get going, they seriously perform!!
It looks a stunner, as it should do for that price! I have several Lavers myself and rate them highly, but I do agree that a knot should not really be there on a Sig!! I can only think that this willow is an absolutely awesome cleft what will ultimate performance for you. If you don't mind paying that money and getting a knot in the willow then I'm sure you'll enjoy the performance and exclusivity the Sig will provide.

Thanks Pete for input. From I see it that this was a stunning piece of timber was shown to me as a raw cleft after the purchase confirmation. Every piece of willow will have minor 'imperfection' if you look closely enough especially with such a tight grain structure. This is nature doing the works. Like I said earlier, I dont expect a super ping where the knot is there. Once it opens up, it will perform and I will surely enjoy scoring runs with it.

Blaise · « **Reply #119 on:** August 04, 2014, 11:34:24 AM »

Cool bat - can't wait to hear how it goes. I would expect being a signature - it will go like the clappers! Looks awesome. I like the little knot and as long as it gets use - money well spent I reckon.

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