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[Bez013]

I have historically used 2lb10oz to 2lb12oz depending on pick up, I went to see Gary and I had asked him to prepare me a 2lb13oz to 2lb15oz lowish middle bat which he duly did and found one I liked, he then suggested I try something slightly different he had been working on (may have been an early Paradox shape) and as soon as I picked it up I knew it was 'the one'!! 

I don't really buy into the whole 'picks up like' thing, all I know is it feels damn good and the balance of the bat means I don't notice it.  The middle is massive and seems to run the length of the bat.

The bats kind of sell themselves I had one guy ask me where I got it from whilst he was stood at first slip, he was impressed with the way the ball was coming off the bat but he was more impressed with the sound of the ball coming off the bat!  I gave him the contact details for Gary after the game but I've no idea if he followed it up, guess I'll find out when we play them this summer.

[johan95]

Very interesting that, it's the same with me, just scaled down a bit, really. I used to use a 2.8, about 3 months ago, and now use a 2.12 with the Redback. Nice about you getting to try the shape though, sounds interesting!
Yeah, I can't really say with mine either, though some can. Again, I agree with you, the balance of the bat is superb, and the middle is very long and really does go bloody well when I middle it. Wouldn't be surprised if the same thing happened to me next year while using it, but it would be interesting to see if that guy now has one! They are really good bats in my opinion. Top quality, and this is the 2nd grade bat (Premier, though that is still quality, just not totr..)!!
Would luurve to know what the L.E. is like, is that the one you have, or premier..?

[Bez013]

I'm the same as you, mine is Premier, I'd really love to know what an L.E. goes like!  If I get the spare dosh I would be seriously tempted to get an L.E., I better get saving.

I'll know if that bloke has bought one as there are only two people in my area who use them and the other one was bought at the same time as mine.

[johan95]

Ahh makes sense, I got mine secondhand for a very reasonable price, so am really pleased. It had been refurbed, so some toe damage is coming back to visibility levels, but I will whack some shoe goo on when I get some

[Bez013]

I'll never understand why anyone would want to part with their Redback, if you got it cheaply all the better!!

Good luck with the repair, if mine broke I would be upset.....until I bought another.

[johan95]

He sold it to me as he was in need of money I believe. He sold 2 redbacks, still has one though!!
I think it just needs a coat of Shoe Goo, and then it will be fine...

[mdl_1979]

He sold it to me as he was in need of money I believe. He sold 2 redbacks, still has one though!!
I think it just needs a coat of Shoe Goo, and then it will be fine...

Not really in need of the money massively - just didn't want it to be sat unused in my bag for another season.  It's criminal for a bat that good to be going to waste.

[johan95]

Ahh, makes more sense then mate. Criminal it was. Now it will be seeing a lot of use. Netting with it through winter nets, and will use for 50% of club games and school matches I think. I think it'll be about 25 games worth of use, as I will be playing about 45 club gaames this year