CA Plus 12000 L.E. TRD - Pictures & Review

[ibtsambutt]

Brothers,

My wait has finally ended and i have just received my CA Plus 12000 TRD. Folks let me tell you, its
an amazing piece of willow.

It weighs 2.8 and has near perfect balance for me. My brother purchased it for me from
CA factory in Sialkot and it cost 21,000 PKR.

I have bounced an old ball on the blade and the sound is awesome. I have used a
CA Plus 12000 and confirm that there is difference between a normal 12000 and TRD.
The main differences would be, shape, sweet spot and cleft. The sweet spot is huge on TRD
and just ends centimeters from the toe. The ping on this bat is amazing as well.

All in all, its an excellent cricket bat and pictures posted below, certainly dont do justice to the bat.

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[Cover Drive]

Woow!! Lovely!!

This bat is amazing! I have picked few TRD's and all of them have been impressive, there profile, shape etc everything is top quality stuff!

Did you get a chance to measure the edges?

The more I look the more I praise, impressive!!

[ExtraCoverDrive]

amazing grains boy!
Seen a few TRDs but the grains were not as impressive as this one.
Good stuff!

[Quick Single]

An amazing bat I must say.

Can anyone tell me why some bat companies cut there anti-scuff sheet at the toe?

[90MPH]

I want one as well now. Nice bat bro.

Does anyone know if this bat can will be purchased directly in any sports shops from Islamabad as a friend will be there soon ?

[Cover Drive]

amazing grains boy!
Seen a few TRDs but the grains were not as impressive as this one.
Good stuff!

You serious ?!?!

That Long Handle TRD cricketer13 bhai has have amazing grains!! Will show you on Saturday lol

An amazing bat I must say.

Can anyone tell me why some bat companies cut there anti-scuff sheet at the toe?

Actually CA bats come with a scuff sheet and it is how you put it actually.

I want one as well now. Nice bat bro.

Does anyone know if this bat can will be purchased directly in any sports shops from Islamabad as a friend will be there soon ?

There is a shop in Jinnah Super or Super Market but that guy is nuts and his prices are very expensive.

I would say contact Armie from batsandmore in Islamabad as he is there and he will give you an impressive stick!

[Quick Single]

You serious ?!?!

That Long Handle TRD cricketer13 bhai has have amazing grains!! Will show you on Saturday lol



Actually CA bats come with a scuff sheet and it is how you put it actually.



There is a shop in Jinnah Super or Super Market but that guy is nuts and his prices are very expensive.

I would say contact Armie from batsandmore in Islamabad as he is there and he will give you an impressive stick!

Ah,ok jazakallahKhhair.

Yeah I have been to the guy's shop in Super Market to buy some grips,and saw some of his bats as well. As you say really expensive. Care to share why you think he is 'nuts'. :))

[90MPH]

Ok thanx cd for the advice. I have told my friend to purchase the bat with a budget of 25,000 rupees otherwise I will tell him not to bother going for it.

[canadiancricketer]

That looks awesome mate! hope it goes well for you!

[Cover Drive]

Ok thanx cd for the advice. I have told my friend to purchase the bat with a budget of 25,000 rupees otherwise I will tell him not to bother going for it.

Or you can contact Sailkot Shop and they can delivery one to Islamabad for you.

[ibtsambutt]

Woow!! Lovely!!

This bat is amazing! I have picked few TRD's and all of them have been impressive, there profile, shape etc everything is top quality stuff!

Did you get a chance to measure the edges?

The more I look the more I praise, impressive!!

Thanks Uzair Bhai, the edges are 35mm.

An amazing bat I must say.

Can anyone tell me why some bat companies cut there anti-scuff sheet at the toe?

As Uzair Bhai said, the anti scuff sheet was provided with the bat. i left the space at the toe purposefully because i wanted to get some extra protection on the toe.

I want one as well now. Nice bat bro.

Does anyone know if this bat can will be purchased directly in any sports shops from Islamabad as a friend will be there soon ?

I would suggest that your friend goes to CA's factory in Sialkot. It will take 4 hours from ISB but he will get to choose from the best available collection. Shops have limited collection and that too with the weight you might not be comfortable with.

Uzair bhai, the only thing i did not like was the grip. CA should have a better quality grip for their top of the line bats.

[Cover Drive]

Quite big bat for its weight. InshAllah, in future I will buy a TRD as well, have been impressed by them seriously!

I agree, the grip on CA bats is not top of the line so I would have expected a bit better from them as well.

But who cares about the grip if you get a beauty ?

[ibtsambutt]

Quite big bat for its weight. InshAllah, in future I will buy a TRD as well, have been impressed by them seriously!

I agree, the grip on CA bats is not top of the line so I would have expected a bit better from them as well.

But who cares about the grip if you get a beauty ?

Very true :D

This bat is a beauty. I went to AJ Sports today to purchase GM grip but they dont have a good collection of grips so had to settle for white octopus grip.

The price of TRD in AJ Sports was 1350 AED (32000 PKR), just insane.

[Cover Drive]

Was the AJ Sports TRD of good quality ? Was it like yours? I seriously doubt it...

[Ummer Khan]

Quite big bat for its weight. InshAllah, in future I will buy a TRD as well, have been impressed by them seriously!

I agree, the grip on CA bats is not top of the line so I would have expected a bit better from them as well.

But who cares about the grip if you get a beauty ?

one thing that bothers me every time,I look at these LE CA sticks, is why has a PAKISTANI brand "CA" chosen the MURTAD, DILSHAN to represent/promote their top of the line product.......why???

Surely there are many better batsmen than DILSHAN(based on ability alone)who should be promoting their brand.......preferably a PAKISTANI:misbah:yk

[AamerM]

Maybe they are using Dilshan to increase their market share in Sri Lanka?

[cricket_fan1]

After few days CA Sports is launching new brands in the name of other Players
for Younas Khan 12000 Plus LALA and Tamim etc

[Quick Single]

Cricket Fan bhai, do you know what Younis Khan's one will be called?

[askmoi]

looks big for the weight. looks a bit dry though. oil it lightly.

[straightbat]

what a great bat. it looks BIG. Please let us know how it goes when you get a chance to use it.

[ibtsambutt]

Was the AJ Sports TRD of good quality ? Was it like yours? I seriously doubt it...

No they werent as good as mine and i dont think if he will be able to sale his trds with that price.

[momin97]

amazing bat (standing obession)

[90MPH]

I would suggest that your friend goes to CA's factory in Sialkot. It will take 4 hours from ISB but he will get to choose from the best available collection. Shops have limited collection and that too with the weight you might not be comfortable with.

Uzair bhai, the only thing i did not like was the grip. CA should have a better quality grip for their top of the line bats.

I spoke with my friend today. He is originally from Kashmir so he won't go that far to Sialkot. He will only go as far asIslamabad or Rawalpindi but apparently the TRD is not avaliable in pindi sports shops (the ones in Sadar) so he will try in Islamabad.

[ibtsambutt]

amazing bat (standing obession)

Thanks, i will start using it in nets after 2 3 days after i knock it with a mallet.

Cricket Fan bhai, do you know what Younis Khan's one will be called?

There is CA Plus 12000 LALA and i m not sure if it is named after Younis Khan. Check the link below

http://www.cawears.com/cricket/detail_view.asp?pid=1206-0-11-11

[cricket_fan1]

Yes I think this bat name Plus 12000 LALA dedicated for Younas Khan
But only on site not yet in Market

[ibtsambutt]

Yes I think this bat name Plus 12000 LALA dedicated for Younas Khan
But only on site not yet in Market

Aah okay, i was under the impression that it is already available in the market.

I have noticed that CA has used new grips for CA Plus 12000 LALA and CA Plus 8000 Tamim. May be these are better than the one they use for CA Plus 12000 TRD.

[SempreSami]

Looks like the Helix grip that used to come on the Gunn & Moore Hero back in 2008.

[momin97]

but isnt "LALA" another name for afridi?

[ibtsambutt]

but isnt "LALA" another name for afridi?

it is but may b they call younis LALA too :D

[dhump]

Oh come on I was waiting for CA MYK Plus 12000.

LALA is too Afridi.

[Quick Single]

^Yeah I know that's what I thought.

They could have made it something like 'CA YK 12000'.

[momin97]

yeh why tax someones nick name

[Bullet Drive]

They should make one for Misbah.

[ibtsambutt]

I spoke with my friend today. He is originally from Kashmir so he won't go that far to Sialkot. He will only go as far asIslamabad or Rawalpindi but apparently the TRD is not avaliable in pindi sports shops (the ones in Sadar) so he will try in Islamabad.

Ask you friend to go to Kashmir Sports (Khawaja Aslam, 03008559704, 0515519704) Kashmir Road, Rawalpindi Sadar. I was dealing with him during my College and University times and that guy has one of the best collections of cricket equipment. He will have the TRD and if he doesn't, give the specifications to him (weight etc) and he will arrange a TRD for you.

They should make one for Misbah.

Misbah hasn't done anything special with CA Plus 12000. They should make one for Younis or Afridi (if they manage to get him contracted with CA). Or may be Afridi's contract with Boom Boom will end after the WC and they intend to get him contracted. Thats y they have named it LALA but not released it in the market till now. Who knows?

[Cover Drive]

Afridi is Brand Ambassdor of Boom Boom and his contract won't expire anytime soon! I think his contract was of 3 years

[ibtsambutt]

ok thanks...

[90MPH]

Well guys I have just purchased a TRD bat on-line for £200 here in the UK. Will post pics when I get it in 2 or 3 days time.
I was going to get the bat purchased by my friend who was going to PAK this week but considering he was going away for 6 weeks with my season starting at the beginning of May I thought it would be too late so I paid the extra £30.

[ibtsambutt]

Well guys I have just purchased a TRD bat on-line for £200 here in the UK. Will post pics when I get it in 2 or 3 days time.
I was going to get the bat purchased by my friend who was going to PAK this week but considering he was going away for 6 weeks with my season starting at the beginning of May I thought it would be too late so I paid the extra £30.

I hope you get a good stick. Which website did you purchase it from?

[90MPH]

I hope you get a good stick. Which website did you purchase it from?

I actually purchased it on E-bay. Yeah I know its a bit risky but I asked the guy to send me photos first, which he did of 3 bats that looked all genuine with the holograms etc. The bats looked fantastic like yours, with lots of straight grains so I hopefully I will get a good one.
His list price is £229 but I gave my offer of £199 which he accepted.

[ibtsambutt]

I actually purchased it on E-bay. Yeah I know its a bit risky but I asked the guy to send me photos first, which he did of 3 bats that looked all genuine with the holograms etc. The bats looked fantastic like yours, with lots of straight grains so I hopefully I will get a good one.
His list price is £229 but I gave my offer of £199 which he accepted.

Yeah its risky to buy TRD from ebay but i do hope that you get an original TRD. Do post the pics once you get it :)

[90MPH]

I got my TRD today, looks an absolute stunner. Will post pics later on tonight.

[ibtsambutt]

congrats, waiting for the pics

[cricket_fan1]

CA sport has introduced new bat for Imran Nazir
CA Plus 10000 Mani Limited Edition

[ibtsambutt]

CA sport has introduced new bat for Imran Nazir
CA Plus 10000 Mani Limited Edition

I believe its not new, this edition was before TRD.

[Quick Single]

For goodness sake! When will CA stop bringing out 'new' bats, with the exact same shape but with new stickers.

I'm getting quite sick of it to be honest.

[canadiancricketer]

For goodness sake! When will CA stop bringing out 'new' bats, with the exact same shape but with new stickers.

I'm getting quite sick of it to be honest.

I 100% agree................CA's are getting boring tbh...........exact same shape and new stickers. The only difference between all the bats are the willow grade. I dont understand what Ca are trying to accomplish

[ibtsambutt]

I 100% agree................CA's are getting boring tbh...........exact same shape and new stickers. The only difference between all the bats are the willow grade. I dont understand what Ca are trying to accomplish

Yup almost the shapes are similar of all of their bats

[canadiancricketer]

Yup almost the shapes are similar of all of their bats

LOL.................but your new stick is still awesome! :P

[ibtsambutt]

LOL.................but your new stick is still awesome! :P

Thanks bro.

I got my TRD today, looks an absolute stunner. Will post pics later on tonight.

When will you post the pics??

[canadiancricketer]

Can somebody tell me where the sweet spot is on the TRD???!!!

[canadiancricketer]

IS it high or mid?

[Cover Drive]

Very long I would say.

Basically every where :))

[canadiancricketer]

lol ok........does it play well higher up the blade as well? Would it suit a batsmen who likes to sit on the backfoot n likes cutting and pulling?

[ibtsambutt]

lol ok........does it play well higher up the blade as well? Would it suit a batsmen who likes to sit on the backfoot n likes cutting and pulling?

Basically, this bat is good for back foot and front foot as well. It has a very long sweet spot.

[canadiancricketer]

ok cool............I am again in a tie..........I was already decided on the icon.........but this looks even better.

[90MPH]

Thanks bro.



When will you post the pics??

Bro I could have posted the pics 3 days ago. But the thing Is I took the photos on my IPhone - the pics seemed to me too grainy, not doing justice to the quality of the willow I have got. So I was hoping to retake pics on my brothers digital camera but I could not find it yet.
Anyway I will post the pics in a few hours of the one taken on my IPhone.

[ibtsambutt]

ok cool............I am again in a tie..........I was already decided on the icon.........but this looks even better.

go for the TRD bro... or try CA Plus 12000 Misbah

[askmoi]

looking at 90MPH's TRD, would say go for that one.

[canadiancricketer]

Hmmmmmm really?

Thats a tougher decision..........my grandpa is in England and Is getting me a bat? Are the TRD available in the UK? I doubt it but if anybody knows of any sites I can get it from.......please let me know.

If not the UK.........then anywhere is fine.......I dont care where its from as I know its hard to find TRD's.

ALso has anyone held the misbah or lala? or know anything about it?

[Cover Drive]

So hows the bat going bro?

[ibtsambutt]

So hows the bat going bro?

The bat is excellent bro, i m mishitting balls for six :P

[Cover Drive]

I'm glad it is going well for you, it is brilliant bat!

[ibtsambutt]

I'm glad it is going well for you, it is brilliant bat!

I am planning to buy the new TRD Gloves and TRD pads. Do you think they are good or better than the normal 12000 gloves and pads?

http://www.cawears.com/cricket/detail_view.asp?pid=1209-0-11-12
http://www.cawears.com/cricket/detail_view.asp?pid=1208-0-11-13

Also note that CA have removed 12000 LALA from their website.

[Cover Drive]

The pads look very heavy and they will be very heavy indeed.

Gloves have pittard plam but I think they are Indian Pittards.

Both pads and gloves look better than current CA 12000 Pads and gloves but pads are definitely heavy

[cricket_fan1]

CA Plus 10000 is light weight pads

[ibtsambutt]

Hmmm so i should be careful if going for TRD gloves and pads

[Cover Drive]

So how is the bat going for you?

[allan2377]

Does anyone know where I can get CA 12000 TRD from Pakistan online store rather than stores based in UK ???

[Cover Drive]

Sialkot Shop

[ibtsambutt]

I have stopped playing from mid of May because it is very very hot here. The last match i played i scored 26 from 6 balls and got out on the 7th. This bat is amazing...