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WazzAfridi
9th May 2011, 19:02
It weighs in at 2.11 with 2 grips on with 30-40mm edges and is one of the most responsive bats I have ever used; probably a result of the guy who I bought the bat off doing a great job with a mallet.

Since then the bat has had a fluo pink grip applied. Enjoy the pics!
Cover Drive
9th May 2011, 19:05
Welcome to PakPassion brother, I hope you enjoy your stay here!

MashAllah, I must say it is brilliant bat! I have seen few Newbery's and each and every bat is amazing so I'm sure yours would be great too!

Did you get a chance to use it in games and do you know how big are the edges?
WazzAfridi
9th May 2011, 19:07
The edges are 30+ mm

Haven't used it in a game yet, only nets.
My CA Plus 10000 is the reason why.
Cover Drive
9th May 2011, 19:09
Just read the weight again and don't you think 2.11 is a bit heavy? Not sure if you use heavy bats... I have 2.7 and when I first got it I felt it like 2.9!

Wow! :O So you prefer CA over Newbery?! Not a bad call I would say!

Double grip the bat and pickup will be something you have never felt in your life!
WazzAfridi
9th May 2011, 19:11
the CA was direct from the factory with hand-picked willow.
the Newbery isn't far behind.
Cover Drive
9th May 2011, 19:11
Would you be able to post pictures of that CA as well?
WazzAfridi
9th May 2011, 19:16
It's covered in cherries at the moment :)
Cover Drive
9th May 2011, 19:17
No worries after season InshAllah :)

What softs do you use?
WazzAfridi
9th May 2011, 19:20
Boom Boom 5* Gloves, Adidas Elite Pads (couple of seasons old)
Also managed to pick up some CA Plus 10000 gloves and pads.
Cover Drive
9th May 2011, 19:24
The moulded CA pads?

Have seen a few of them and I must say they are very good pads, one of my club mate (ExtraCoverDrive on PP) would swear by them! :))
WazzAfridi
9th May 2011, 19:26
The moulded CA pads?

Have seen a few of them and I must say they are very good pads, one of my club mate (ExtraCoverDrive on PP) would swear by them! :))

The really light ones?
I picked them up for 2500 Rs,
later saw that cricmall were selling them for £60!
Cover Drive
9th May 2011, 19:30
The really light ones?
I picked them up for 2500 Rs,
later saw that cricmall were selling them for £60!

Yes, really light ones.

Yes, they go Rs. 2500 in Pakistan.

Try MB softs some day they are good too!

I did a review on them a while ago so you might want to search for that
WazzAfridi
9th May 2011, 19:34
I've seen the Bubber Sher softs, didn't like the knee roll.

The next thing on my shopping list are those Boom Boom 5* Pads.
Won't be getting anything else until I get those.
Cover Drive
9th May 2011, 19:38
:)) good stuff mate I'm telling you those pads are good!

Did you find email of Bhasarat Bhai?

Also did you ask Armie?
WazzAfridi
9th May 2011, 19:57
Is Armie a member of this forum?

I did e-mail the owner of Sialkot Shop and I just now e-mailed Armie.
Cover Drive
9th May 2011, 20:06
Yes, both of them are.
WazzAfridi
9th May 2011, 20:09
could you ask them if you see them on here in the near future please?
Cover Drive
9th May 2011, 20:22
Sialkot Shop will reply once it is morning in Pakistan it is just past midnight in Pakistan so most likely he'll be sleeping but I will certainly ask them.

LOL you trying to leave forum within hour of joining it ?!
adill420
10th May 2011, 04:12
That looks like an amazing bat!

My GM 808 Icon Plus is a 2.9lbs and more and more it feels lighter.

How is the weight / balance on this one?
JN1301
10th May 2011, 04:36
i prefer thruxton over krakatoa
ca_gold
10th May 2011, 05:10
That looks like an amazing bat!

My GM 808 Icon Plus is a 2.9lbs and more and more it feels lighter.

How is the weight / balance on this one?

how do you like your 808?
momin97
10th May 2011, 06:12
awsome bat dude !
adill420
10th May 2011, 06:40
how do you like your 808?

Initially I wasn't really impressed but that's my own mistake. I expected the bat to be ready out the door but after using an old ball on the bat and few minutes of mallet knocking I am starting to feel the power.

The other thing is, the bat is really light. It weighs 2.9lbs but it feels extremely lighter than that.
WazzAfridi
10th May 2011, 16:19
Sialkot Shop will reply once it is morning in Pakistan it is just past midnight in Pakistan so most likely he'll be sleeping but I will certainly ask them.

LOL you trying to leave forum within hour of joining it ?!

I won't be very active on here...
Can you give me their usernames please?

That looks like an amazing bat!

My GM 808 Icon Plus is a 2.9lbs and more and more it feels lighter.

How is the weight / balance on this one?

The pick-up was a bit heavy when I first got it.
Since I added the grip, it feels a whole lot lighter.

i prefer thruxton over krakatoa

And I would care why?
WazzAfridi
10th May 2011, 19:24
Some more pictures for you to enjoy!
Cover Drive
10th May 2011, 19:28
Has very very good spine height, very good bat indeed!

One can wonder how good your CA is because it is very very hard to sideline such good bat!

You have double gripped it right >
WazzAfridi
10th May 2011, 19:35
yep, nice pink octopus on top now :)
Quick Single
10th May 2011, 20:19
Bat looks great Wazz. I must say, you're quite the camera-man. :P