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V Sports Custom Made
« on: February 12, 2011, 04:05:20 PM »
Afternoon gents!!

I recently thought about getting a 2nd bat to have in my kit bag but not wanting to spend a fortune on one.

I decided to take a trip to the boys at V sports a couple of weeks ago as it's only 10miles from me and I know them well. I went over a couple of weeks ago with a clear mind, I had a rough price I wanted to spend and was open to any bat make in the shop. I decided to have a chat with Rich and went out to the work shop and went through numerous amounts of part made clefts (Rich makes all V sports bats by hand).

I eventually chose to have a very traditional shapped bat which I think has faded in recent years with big edges etc... coming more and more popular.

The bats specs :

2lb 8oz
25mm edges
slight oval handle
12 Grains

The middle on the bat is huge so I am hoping to find that on a regular basis  ;) FINGERS CROSSED

I collected the bat this morning payed £120 for the it which I think is an absolute bargain. The reason for the bat being so low is the fact there are a couple of pin knots on the back of the bat but these will not affect performance at all.

I can't recommend V Sports enough and will be willing to answer any questions asked about them.

Enjoy the pics :)

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Re: V Sports Custom Made
« Reply #1 on: February 12, 2011, 04:09:32 PM »
Reds

Looks a treat mate you must be happy with that if you wanna sell it you know were i'am...

Infact i like that so much i might have to get one

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« Reply #2 on: February 12, 2011, 04:11:37 PM »
Me too. A bit more of a bow and it'd be perfick :)
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Re: V Sports Custom Made
« Reply #3 on: February 12, 2011, 04:13:08 PM »
looks big for the weight! big edges are over-rated if you ask me!

Its all about the middle after all!
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Re: V Sports Custom Made
« Reply #4 on: February 12, 2011, 04:14:22 PM »
I love their new stickers too which helped lol

I'm not a massive fan of having a bow but like i'll always say every one to their own :)
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« Reply #5 on: February 12, 2011, 04:15:47 PM »
Reds

Do you think he would copy a old favorite if asked????
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Re: V Sports Custom Made
« Reply #6 on: February 12, 2011, 04:16:24 PM »
Love the profile mate. Looks a nice, clean blade too. Bargain
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Re: V Sports Custom Made
« Reply #7 on: February 12, 2011, 04:20:39 PM »
Quote from: procricket on February 12, 2011, 04:15:47 PM
Reds

Do you think he would copy a old favorite if asked????

I should have thought so mate - Rich is a talented guy, their massively friendly and always go out of their way to help you. Give them a bell...
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Re: V Sports Custom Made
« Reply #8 on: February 12, 2011, 04:21:36 PM »
Quote from: 19reading87 on February 12, 2011, 04:14:22 PM
I love their new stickers too which helped lol

I'm not a massive fan of having a bow but like i'll always say every one to their own :)

That's why it's your 'custom' mate. Enjoy! :)
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Re: V Sports Custom Made
« Reply #9 on: February 12, 2011, 04:27:10 PM »
Quote from: Alvaro on February 12, 2011, 04:21:36 PM
That's why it's your 'custom' mate. Enjoy!:)

Lol cheers buddy :D
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Re: V Sports Custom Made
« Reply #10 on: February 12, 2011, 04:43:25 PM »
very nice blade.  Looks like a bargain. Hope it goes well for you.
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Re: V Sports Custom Made
« Reply #11 on: February 12, 2011, 06:10:50 PM »
Their stickers have improved since I went in. I see they've moved, judging from the picture on their site it's much bigger than it was, did you go to the old one? Absolutely tiny, I'm glad they've relocated, quality bunch of guys, looks like a cracking buy for £120 as well!
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Re: V Sports Custom Made
« Reply #12 on: February 12, 2011, 06:14:33 PM »
love the profile
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Re: V Sports Custom Made
« Reply #13 on: February 12, 2011, 06:33:37 PM »
I agree that it is a cracking buy for £120. Quite a competitor for Solitaire here I reckon. :) - Hope it serves you well Mark!
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Re: V Sports Custom Made
« Reply #14 on: February 12, 2011, 06:56:18 PM »
Lovely looking bat for the money, presuming they have a belt sander you think they'd have made a neater job of trimming the facing though.
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