So, 6 of the 7 of my Salix bats. As you might gather, they are something of a personal favourite. The 7th is incorrectly labelled so I decided to leave it out. This collection is by no means complete, and I intend in the fullness of time to have at least one example of every stickering style. Soon to be added to the collection is one from the most recent lineup with the innovative turned edges.
Very briefly,
1.Royal. Don't know alot about this one, it may even be kashmir but it represents one of the earliest stickering designs.
2. Atlas. The big hitter's model back in it's day. This one weights around 2'12 and has a peculiar spine running into the bottom of the toe. I estimate this was made circa '96-'97.
3. Supernatural. The lightweight touch player's bat from the same rage as the Atlas. In need of a dowel repair, but still taps up well. Quite likely to end up using this one.
4. Vantage 5*. My favourite bat. This example served me well for a good couple of seasons yet never seemed to pick up damage. The profile is very slight compared to today's standards yet when comparing this bat to a modern example, I fail to see any great improvement. 2'7.5 without grip. Lots of life in it yet. Just a joy to use. I bought this around 2000-01.
5 Praestantia. 2'10. Had a couple of superficial cracks which have now been glued, but a refurb would make it look as new. Probably only a couple of years old.
6. Fera Performance. First bat that I bought last Autumn having had the cricket bug bite me again. Paid too much for it at my local shop, but all signs point to it being a cracker. Lightest pickup I've experienced in a bat, despite weighing 2'9.5. Mr Kember certainly got this one right.
Enjoy.
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