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jonpinson

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Re: M+H Amplus
« Reply #30 on: January 19, 2011, 08:28:47 PM »
So for anyone tempted to order:

A piece of wood that is G3 is anyone elses eyes.

3.5 ounces heavier than my GT, yet somehow it is smaller and has concaving.

A piece of plastic on the handle.

All for £125 more.

Think I will stick with my straight grained GT thanks. :D
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Re: M+H Amplus
« Reply #31 on: January 19, 2011, 08:34:41 PM »
Quote from: tommy2tink on January 19, 2011, 08:12:55 PM
Presumably the bat would be more like 2lb 10oz without the counterbalance and extra bottom hand grip? In which case, it's quite big but still not the most "over" sized for the weight on here.

Size isn't everything though...

I agree size isn't everything BUT the reason why Amplus is being sold for £300+ is because of oversized cleft and in this case it has to be a oversized cleft if not then it is a rip off
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Re: M+H Amplus
« Reply #32 on: January 19, 2011, 08:36:04 PM »
Jon, where can I see pictures of your GT?
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Re: M+H Amplus
« Reply #33 on: January 19, 2011, 08:45:49 PM »
http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=8673.0
Here we go Uzair. I have to say Jon's GT is a pearler. Looks way better than the Amplus. Though I am surprised the clefts don't look nice for £315, totr bats, which is a different thing to what I usually say about bats that are expensive I know... :|
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Re: M+H Amplus
« Reply #34 on: January 19, 2011, 08:48:51 PM »
The Amplus, from the pictures from Sam, simply confirm how overpriced a batcan get. I prefer the shape on the GT, and the willow doesn't look too great.

However, if the £350 is being spent on a bat with performance only features, my view can easily be changed....
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Re: M+H Amplus
« Reply #35 on: January 19, 2011, 08:49:52 PM »
Thanks a lot Johan, I appreciate.

As far price goes I believe M&H grade bats on performance rather than looks hence it is not looking pleasing ?
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Re: M+H Amplus
« Reply #36 on: January 19, 2011, 08:51:45 PM »
Yeah Uzair, I think it is something like that, but then look at Newbery and Salix. They manage to churn out great performing bats that look nice...why not M&H, is my question. I have no doubts the bats perform well though, it's just for those more concerned with aesthetics, this ain't that brilliant... :S
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Re: M+H Amplus
« Reply #37 on: January 19, 2011, 08:52:38 PM »
Question to everyone here:

If you ordered an Amplus, Paid £350 and this turned up on your door today, would you be pleased?
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Re: M+H Amplus
« Reply #38 on: January 19, 2011, 08:53:52 PM »
What do you think the counterbalance is made of Sam? And what do you guys think a good counterbalance should consist of?

And finally, doesn't providing one on a new bat basically say: ''This bat has a sh@# pick up??!!''

To me the bat looks ideal for astros or motorways...
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Re: M+H Amplus
« Reply #39 on: January 19, 2011, 08:55:13 PM »
Quote from: Cover_Drive on January 19, 2011, 08:49:52 PM
Thanks a lot Johan, I appreciate.

As far price goes I believe M&H grade bats on performance rather than looks hence it is not looking pleasing ?

for 350 pound i expect top looks and performace simple as that

If that amplus turned up it would head right back i have seen better bats for £100

Yes performace may be good in facr brilliant but i would want everything for 350 pound
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Re: M+H Amplus
« Reply #40 on: January 19, 2011, 08:55:51 PM »
Quote from: jimba101 on January 19, 2011, 08:52:38 PM
Question to everyone here:

If you ordered an Amplus, Paid £350 and this turned up on your door today, would you be pleased?

i'd cry


As i said i odnt see why the counterbalance cant be done yourself if not just as well! Its plastic with tape over i think... not 100% though!
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Re: M+H Amplus
« Reply #41 on: January 19, 2011, 08:57:24 PM »
Quote from: Dave on January 19, 2011, 08:55:13 PM
for 350 pound i expect top looks and performace simple as that

If that amplus turned up it would head right back i have seen better bats for £100

Yes performace may be good in facr brilliant but i would want everything for 350 pound

Very true. 100% agree with that one. Are the Laver(s?) that you have aesthetically pleasing. I'd bet they are mate, having seen James' work! :)
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Re: M+H Amplus
« Reply #42 on: January 19, 2011, 09:00:11 PM »
Not going off topic ask Peplow he borrowed it..sold the other 2

I would cry after bing on here for a few years i expect the best in terms of my bats no matter the price...

If that turned up i would not entertain it but i would not buy a bat if i did not know what it looked like first rightly or wrongly
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Re: M+H Amplus
« Reply #43 on: January 19, 2011, 09:06:12 PM »
Yeah true, I will ask Sam. Still, I guess it's unfair just to comment on this one..perhaps the next Amplus we see is a 15 grain stonker, all straight and so on...? :|
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Re: M+H Amplus
« Reply #44 on: January 19, 2011, 09:07:52 PM »
Everyone seems to be moaning about the look M&H bats, but when have they ever looked overly nice? Same with Screaming cat, but nobody ever seems to moan about them... Looks will not determine how good a bat plays, other factors such as pressing etc are more important. Grains look fine to me, and only time will tell with a bat as to whether it worth the price tag through performance... They seem to have positive reviews on here with their bats so are obviously doing something right.

Possibly the counterbalance and "pro handle" statement in their decription is to just warrant the £50 extra price tag than the description. I expect they will sell quite a few, seeing as its a lot to pay for a bat, and people will regard this as meaning the bat will play better too.
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