The reason I didnt buy THE Signature/Why Talisman should be banned.
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jonpinson

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We all remember the day last week where that bat became available out of the blue. We remember secretly wondering what our wives would fetch on the open market. We all went through a 'what if' stage.

Well. Seeing as that bat seems to have a price tag of £500 plus, I thought it best to look elsewhere. It really did pain me to say no to the Sig, but it was the only sensible thing to do. By complete luck and good fortune that highly regarded get-you-anything (my accountant describes him differently) bat dealer Mr Brimble had made his return on the very same day. Now, knowing I am weak and that a couple of well worded emails could set a deal in stone, the highly regarded get-you-anything ((No Swearing Please)) bat dealer offered me the following bat. 23 painfully straight even grains, the stuff we expect legends to look like. I cannot tell you the exact story behind this one but suffice to say it was intended for better things than I. I have by complete accident fallen on some luck here.

So here we go, poor images as I got back when the sun had already departed. Better to follow when time allows.








Binka has a better eye for bats than me, I think he approves...


Happy me.
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Re: The reason I didnt buy THE Signature/Why Talisman should be banned.
« Reply #1 on: February 22, 2011, 05:58:27 PM »

Wow! i want one! love the heartwood.

Whats the profile like?
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Re: The reason I didnt buy THE Signature/Why Talisman should be banned.
« Reply #2 on: February 22, 2011, 06:02:58 PM »

Described by the man as a 'mini Tendulkar', which as I own a proper one, I can't argue with.

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Re: The reason I didnt buy THE Signature/Why Talisman should be banned.
« Reply #3 on: February 22, 2011, 06:03:36 PM »

oh my god.if angelina jolie was a bat....
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Re: The reason I didnt buy THE Signature/Why Talisman should be banned.
« Reply #4 on: February 22, 2011, 06:04:04 PM »

Love it!

If this site had a like button I would be pushing it!
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Re: The reason I didnt buy THE Signature/Why Talisman should be banned.
« Reply #5 on: February 22, 2011, 06:04:12 PM »

Looks nice, doesn't float my boat though
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Re: The reason I didnt buy THE Signature/Why Talisman should be banned.
« Reply #6 on: February 22, 2011, 06:04:35 PM »

Incredible. Mike has done a fantastic job there.

By the way, stunning choice of films under your cat Jon

And when you say you own a 'Tendulkar' is there a small indian child living in your shed, or have you got a bat from the man himself? I only remember pictures of a Lekka, Newbery and Hattorri
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Re: The reason I didnt buy THE Signature/Why Talisman should be banned.
« Reply #7 on: February 22, 2011, 06:05:19 PM »

That bat is beautiful! What does it weigh? And was the grip your addition or Mikes?
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Re: The reason I didnt buy THE Signature/Why Talisman should be banned.
« Reply #8 on: February 22, 2011, 06:06:48 PM »

That bat is beautiful! What does it weigh? And was the grip your addition or Mikes?

2'8. I asked Mike for something unusual in the grip department. That was my punishment. :D
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Re: The reason I didnt buy THE Signature/Why Talisman should be banned.
« Reply #9 on: February 22, 2011, 06:07:21 PM »

Nice! for being a 'mini tendulkar' edges dont look that small.... :)
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Re: The reason I didnt buy THE Signature/Why Talisman should be banned.
« Reply #10 on: February 22, 2011, 06:07:56 PM »

Sweet ass!!! That looks a beauty, dont save it please use it!
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Re: The reason I didnt buy THE Signature/Why Talisman should be banned.
« Reply #11 on: February 22, 2011, 06:08:21 PM »

I agree on the banning of Mike though! - I went down only wanting one bat for myself, came back with 2, and a desire for an Ayrtek lid!
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« Reply #12 on: February 22, 2011, 06:08:29 PM »

I must say i like the bat, But love the grip more ha
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Re: The reason I didnt buy THE Signature/Why Talisman should be banned.
« Reply #13 on: February 22, 2011, 06:10:13 PM »

Strewth!!! If that were food, I would eat it!!
Generous curves for a light bat too!  8)
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Re: The reason I didnt buy THE Signature/Why Talisman should be banned.
« Reply #14 on: February 22, 2011, 06:11:29 PM »

looks very nice indeed is that the sister to the 400???
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