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[johan95]

Looks a lovely blade Uzair. Would be interested to know if you are a right or left handed batsman, as the heartwood looks delicious on the LH's outside edge...I say keep the stickers too, not too much to worry about cosmetically when you have a bat that looks that damn good!

[Cover_Drive]

Jon - that's a very good idea. I didn't think of that so thanks mate that way bat will stay new and look new

PM7 - Agreed! The finishing is superb! The best finished bats I have till day rare Salix, MB Le and Newbery and I found this to be tad better than those. You seriously can't find a "unfinished" spot in the whole bat. Andrew's work is really impressive and worth extra buck

Johan - Unfortunately I'm a right hand batsman, would have loved to be a left hand . Thanks I'll focus and enjoy the bat

[TheBoyLegend]

That bat is a stunner! And it really does beg the question why it ended up in the "rogue bin"

Would Salix class this as a rogue for a flaw hidden by the stickers? Like a small knot? Or do you think it might be the loss of clarity on the grains through the heartwood on the bat?

Not that I think any of that detracts from what I'm sure is gonna be a beast come the start of the season!!

[Cover_Drive]

That is exactly what I am trying figure out, why it's Rogue? Hence, I posted loads of pictures so everyone can find the defect

Not too sure if there is a knot underneath the stickers. I think that small blemish might be the reason why it is was in Rogue bin.

I am knocking in the toe a lot as I fear the toes damage plus this bay has very thin toe

[Tom]

There may be some iron staining on the back of the bat, towards the toe - can't really see too well though

[Cover_Drive]

Tom will post a close picture for you.

[Cover_Drive]

Here you go Tom;

[johan95]

I think he's right, that must be it. If so, it's a very small cosmetic problem..and you've got a stunning bargain!!

[peplow]

what is iron staining johan? why does it cause it to be a rogue... is it simply cosmetic...

or tom?

[jonpinson]

what is iron staining johan? why does it cause it to be a rogue... is it simply cosmetic...

or tom?

Yep, just cosmetic.

[johan95]

what is iron staining johan? why does it cause it to be a rogue... is it simply cosmetic...

or tom?

Isn't it those black markings on the back of the bat near the toe label...? I don't know, I am assuming its cosmetic? I think Tom is better qualified to tell you though mate

[SillyShilly]

Iron will often cause a blueish/dark stain in the bat, this will happen when iron is absorbed into the tree during the growing process. If thats all that is wrong with the bat then i would say you have an absolute bargain. It shouldnt have an effect on the performance of the bat from what i've been told.

[peplow]

Isn't it those black markings on the back of the bat near the toe label...? I don't know, I am assuming its cosmetic? I think Tom is better qualified to tell you though mate

you muppet i  know that, i meant what actually is it as your reply seemed pretty clued up..

[peplow]

I'm no muppet as i know you dont.

[peplow]

thatsb gonna be a lot of removing...

back on topic, that salix looks better everytime i see it, gotta keep my eye out for these rogues!!