Questions Regarding Cricket Equipment (Bats, Pads, Gloves etc)

[Cover Drive]

Yes Uzair I know abt Yousuf he did briefly used CA and SS bats when his sponsor was GN btw you can say hes using CA/SS because you can see in the pictures. But without evidence or proof don't u think its wrong to say openly on a forum? Forum read by thousands of people and it can have affect on that brands sales.

I agree with you Majid Bhai. I have also seen Yousuf using CA 10000 Plus bat.

[Uncle Sam]

Uncle Sam
Have you ever ordered from Assports.com
the guy who mailed me is Khalid Javed

Yes, I did in the past and he is currently processing a special custom made bat order for me. My experience with them has been good.

[Cover Drive]

Yes, I did in the past and he is currently processing a special custom made bat order for me. My experience with them has been good.
How much are you getting custom made bat for?

Does he give any additional discount with your reference because I remember you once told someone on PP who were buying AS stuff and you gave them your reference then they got further discount. Is it true?

[Uncle Sam]

$200.00
The regular AS-V3 are around $150.00 shipped to United States.
Yes, Khalid was kind enough to provide a lil discount on my reference to someone who bought a bat from AS. I have been dealing with AS for a little over 15 years.

CD.. did you check my hybrid?

[Uncle Sam]

If u don't have any proof of international players using different bats from their sponsors then people should not post about them having different bats. Because these companies pay them lots and lots of money to promote their kit and some people here post crap here by saying their using different bats and this affects their sales. And some manufacturers do take legal proceedings against such posters who do not have proof.

This is an ongoing debate and everyone has to make his own perception.
There is no point proving each other wrong or acting as if you know better than anyone else.

If you talk about a "proof" for example ... The counter argument is as good. Is it a proof that Chris Gayle actually uses an Ihans bat just because he has a sticker on it? Or Chris Gayle and some leading Indian batsmen use Reebok bats JUST because they have a sticker on the bat while Reebok is not in bat manufacturing business? Some batsmen have used a Nike bat, Is Nike in manufacturing business. No.
I remember a few years ago Dean Jones was interviewing Shahid Afridi in a ground and they talked about Afridi's bat.. Afridi showed his bat and said. I prefer 2.7 and don't care about the # of grains ... when the camera was flashed over the "Malik Sher Amin stickers".. Afridi said: And here are the 'stickers' of my sponsor.

On the other hand, Yes, there is a very strong probability that quite a few Australian players may use Gray Nicolls bat and use their original stickers since the biggest and best name in pod shaving world, Stuart Kranzbuhler works of Gray Nicolls Australia and many Australian players are seen at this work shop.
So it's each to his own... You may guess but you will probably never know.
And please provide a source or a link to the news where some internet user was officially warned by Kookaburra for voicing his opinion.

[Cover Drive]

$200.00
The regular AS-V3 are around $150.00 shipped to United States.
Yes, Khalid was kind enough to provide a lil discount on my reference to someone who bought a bat from AS. I have been dealing with AS for a little over 15 years.

CD.. did you check my hybrid?
$200 including shipping?

Ohh okayy if I opt out to buy AS V3 then would you give me your reference?

Yes, I did see it. It looks quite impressive. But one thing I was wondering that since it is hybrid which is for both hardball and tapeball won't the bat break after getting a ball around 90 mph odd mark? The grains look aweseom whereas the bow is amazing! I was stunned after seeing that bow in the bat.

If you don't mind can you tell us the price of this bat?

By the way, is this Vantage bat?

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Uncle Sam and others check this bat out. It is new addition to Ihsan's bat range. This bat is huge in 2.12!!

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j110/armughan123/Ihsan%20Bats/P1010515.jpg
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j110/armughan123/Ihsan%20Bats/P1010516.jpg
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j110/armughan123/Ihsan%20Bats/P1010520.jpg

[Poison]

2'13 is ridiculous.

The bat looks monstrous though, Sher-like edges. :afridi

[Uncle Sam]

$200 including shipping?

Ohh okayy if I opt out to buy AS V3 then would you give me your reference?

Yes, I did see it. It looks quite impressive. But one thing I was wondering that since it is hybrid which is for both hardball and tapeball won't the bat break after getting a ball around 90 mph odd mark? The grains look aweseom whereas the bow is amazing! I was stunned after seeing that bow in the bat.

If you don't mind can you tell us the price of this bat?

By the way, is this Vantage bat?

It's not primarily made for playing with tape ball since the willow is hard pressed and fully knocked in to make sure that hardball will travel quite fast when hit with vengeance. I just thought about the idea of making a hardball bat on the design of a tennis ball bat :)

The price is $250.00 shipped to United States and no it's not a Vantage bat.

And yes, I will talk to Khalid if you decide to buy an AS-V3.

[Cover Drive]

2'13 is ridiculous.

The bat looks monstrous though, Sher-like edges. :afridi
sher amin's have quite thick edges around 2.9ish. Imagine if Sher was around 2.13ish then this bat would have been nothing in front of that.

uncle Sam this bat (last picture) kinda look liks your custom G2 Vantage bat

[Cover Drive]

It's not primarily made for playing with tape ball since the willow is hard pressed and fully knocked in to make sure that hardball will travel quite fast when hit with vengeance. I just thought about the idea of making a hardball bat on the design of a tennis ball bat :)

The price is $250.00 shipped to United States and no it's not a Vantage bat.

And yes, I will talk to Khalid if you decide to buy an AS-V3.
Ohh okayy sounds interesting. Honestly I have thought about that as well but just in my mind though

Ohh okayy do you mind hinting where is the bat maker based?

Alright I might decide soon so once I do then I will let you know

Also is there a difference between AS V3 willow and the custom willow you are talking about (from AS)?

[baalti]

curious: uncle sam do u own a store? or do u have some involvement in manufacturing of bats? reading ur posts makes it clear u r not an avg fan discussing bats :)

[Uncle Sam]

baalti ... No, I don't own a store. It's just a hobby. I love collecting high quality bats and let them go after keeping 'em for a lil bit and finding the right buyer... and there is no intend of bragging but I have played first class cricket in Pakistan and represented All Pakistan college elven vs All Sri Lanka College eleven in an international match (that was in 90's). I do have a profile on Cricinfo but keeping myself anonymous on these internet forums due to privacy matters.
This bat collecting hobby sometimes can turn quite pricey if you got too much to spend .. I know a friend who owns about 50 of very high end bats. His collection is estimated to be well over £20,000.00..... haina pagal log?

[baalti]

thanks for clearing it out...

and pagal sirf tabhi when they can't bat and have that many lolz... or when u can't afford (financially) and you still buy them...

me being a bowler, i dont really go nuts over having numerous amount of bats... i did go bonkers about the Inzi 329 when i saw it, and bought it in a heartbeat... it was that damn good...

[Cover Drive]

baalti ... No, I don't own a store. It's just a hobby. I love collecting high quality bats and let them go after keeping 'em for a lil bit and finding the right buyer... and there is no intend of bragging but I have played first class cricket in Pakistan and represented All Pakistan college elven vs All Sri Lanka College eleven in an international match (that was in 90's). I do have a profile on Cricinfo but keeping myself anonymous on these internet forums due to privacy matters.
This bat collecting hobby sometimes can turn quite pricey if you got too much to spend .. I know a friend who owns about 50 of very high end bats. His collection is estimated to be well over £20,000.00..... haina pagal log?
Achaa so you have played a international match as well. That's interesting to hear.

Uncle Sam one thing my mom aswell say is that, "haasabb mat karoo!". I would say once you have spent money then don't reflect just thank ALLAH (SWT)

Since I started playing cricket collecting cricket stuff became my hobby as well. I like to have sets such as bat, pads and gloves of same range. But I wish to have all style of pads such as traditional, moulded, non-moulded light weight etc. The GM Original LE pads I had ordered are lost so let's see what I will buy. I think if I buy then I would go buy GM Original D30 Pads and Gloves as I am looking to try out new technology d30

[ca_gold]

Recently few warnings were given to some posters on another forum who were saying Ricky Ponting was using a different bat from his manufacturer/sponsor Kookaburra without any proof or evidence. This is not a laugh
this is a huge laugh. how naive are you? i will blatantly state that players use bats from various bat makers and then sticker them up. maybe this would encourage youngsters reading this thread to buy a bat that fits them properly, rather than drool over every players bat when realistically that player is not even using that bat model!
please do send the bat makers my way to issue warnings.

[Knightrider]

ca_gold your clearly not mature enough to understand this. Ppl like you just like to guess which actual bats players are using. If u still think this is a laugh then I suggest you should post on cricket equipment forum and say stuff like this on there. Big manufacturers like adidas, kookaburra 7 GN do monitor cricket equipment forums and you will be warned by admin and if u continue being a clever dude then some manufacturer can take action against you. And stop acting like a primary skool kid who just thinks/guesses without any clue or proof and tells everyone at skool that is true and expects everyone to agree with you. This is not a laughing matter. Most manufacturers take this seriously.

[Knightrider]

This is an ongoing debate and everyone has to make his own perception.
There is no point proving each other wrong or acting as if you know better than anyone else.

If you talk about a "proof" for example ... The counter argument is as good. Is it a proof that Chris Gayle actually uses an Ihans bat just because he has a sticker on it? Or Chris Gayle and some leading Indian batsmen use Reebok bats JUST because they have a sticker on the bat while Reebok is not in bat manufacturing business? Some batsmen have used a Nike bat, Is Nike in manufacturing business. No.
I remember a few years ago Dean Jones was interviewing Shahid Afridi in a ground and they talked about Afridi's bat.. Afridi showed his bat and said. I prefer 2.7 and don't care about the # of grains ... when the camera was flashed over the "Malik Sher Amin stickers".. Afridi said: And here are the 'stickers' of my sponsor.

On the other hand, Yes, there is a very strong probability that quite a few Australian players may use Gray Nicolls bat and use their original stickers since the biggest and best name in pod shaving world, Stuart Kranzbuhler works of Gray Nicolls Australia and many Australian players are seen at this work shop.
So it's each to his own... You may guess but you will probably never know.
And please provide a source or a link to the news where some internet user was officially warned by Kookaburra for voicing his opinion.

Uncle Sam this is just your theory trying to work out which bats players are using and ur using false facts to prove ur right but ur clearly not.
Abdul Razzaq was using AS bat the yesterday he had burnt in AS stamped on the side of his bat and shape was similar to AS v3 bats and it sounded and pinged like a AS v3. You dont have any proof that he wasnt using an As v3 so stop posting things like this. Because this affecting AS bats sales. And ur suppose to be a friend of this khalid from AS. Do u think he will happy to read this kind of stuff abt them.
Btw I have seen that Afridi video. He would have to complete fool to say that his bats are not MB Malik. No player will ever say hes using different bats from other manufacturers. Afridi has used SS ton bats with MB Malik stickers but the one on the video he showed to dean jones was a genuine MB malik with burnt in side logos.

[Uncle Sam]

Achaa so you have played a international match as well. That's interesting to hear.

Uncle Sam one thing my mom aswell say is that, "haasabb mat karoo!". I would say once you have spent money then don't reflect just thank ALLAH (SWT)



well... this is where the difference in opinion may come into play, and obviously we are entitled to have our own opinion.

In my opinion, There is an extremely powerful "haasabb" .. and being a follower of Islamic faith "Taqwa" is important.
Famaeyn yamal misqala zarratan sharriyan yarah chapter 99 verrse 8... .. yaani zarray zarray ka hisaab hoga ...

I asked an Aalam, Ya sheikh, what is this "Zarra" that Quran talks about here ... Sheikh replied: If you are in a dark room and a ray of sunlight beams thru a window, you see weightless particales of dust flying in that beam ... one of that weightless dust particles is perhaps a "zarra" or even smaller than that... wallah aalam

The purpose of this note is not to scare anyone off but it's a reminder to myself and all my friends here that Allah is aware of our deeds no matter how small they are.

So yeah, we should try to keep a balance between our spending... for example... it will be equally good to donate the same amount of money that we spend of our "shoqe" to a poor and struggling family in Pakistan and forget about "Haasabb" with Allah.

[Uncle Sam]

Uncle Sam this is just your theory trying to work out which bats players are using and ur using false facts to prove ur right but ur clearly not.
Abdul Razzaq was using AS bat the yesterday he had burnt in AS stamped on the side of his bat and shape was similar to AS v3 bats and it sounded and pinged like a AS v3. You dont have any proof that he wasnt using an As v3 so stop posting things like this. Because this affecting AS bats sales. And ur suppose to be a friend of this khalid from AS. Do u think he will happy to read this kind of stuff abt them.



You still didn't get it, did you?
Is it a proof that Abdul Razzaq's bat's ping "SOUNDED" like an AS-V3 and hence he was using an actual AS bat?
My young friend, as I said before ... the argument goes both ways and its equally good, there is no need to argue but if a textual debate on the internet highlights a moment in your life than I rest my case ... you win the argument. :)

[Knightrider]

Oh yaar ur not getting what I am tryin to say. If Razzaq's bat had custom made sticker Made in England like my GM bat then u can say he wasnt using AS bat but without that its wrong to say he wasnt using an AS v3 . Btw am more in the right in saying this yaar u have to find proof like pictures then u can start saying he was using a different bat. so plz stop posting like this when ur just guessing. yaar dont take this as personal insult

[Cover Drive]

well... this is where the difference in opinion may come into play, and obviously we are entitled to have our own opinion.

In my opinion, There is an extremely powerful "haasabb" .. and being a follower of Islamic faith "Taqwa" is important.
Famaeyn yamal misqala zarratan sharriyan yarah chapter 99 verrse 8... .. yaani zarray zarray ka hisaab hoga ...

I asked an Aalam, Ya sheikh, what is this "Zarra" that Quran talks about here ... Sheikh replied: If you are in a dark room and a ray of sunlight beams thru a window, you see weightless particales of dust flying in that beam ... one of that weightless dust particles is perhaps a "zarra" or even smaller than that... wallah aalam

The purpose of this note is not to scare anyone off but it's a reminder to myself and all my friends here that Allah is aware of our deeds no matter how small they are.

So yeah, we should try to keep a balance between our spending... for example... it will be equally good to donate the same amount of money that we spend of our "shoqe" to a poor and struggling family in Pakistan and forget about "Haasabb" with Allah.
Asalamalakium,

Few weeks ago I asked a similar question to local Imam.

My question was:

Asalamalakium Brother,

I have heard people saying that one can't spend on themselves more than their needs in Islam. Crossing your needs limit is Haraan or sin. I am very fond of cricket! I love to buy equipments. So rather than having one pair I have around three so are the rest two pairs haaraam?

JazakALLAH Khair

Brother answer:

Wa alykum Al salam

The concept is called "israaf" meaning wasteful "spending in vain money, energy, time, etc"
A Muslim is supposed to live a balanced life. We all have "israaf" one way or another like
- over eating
- prolonging our showers leaving water running
- spending
- smoking
Etc

However, Allah said "I love to see my bounty on my slaves" meaning we should have clean bodies, clean cloth, and we should avoid stinginess "bokhl" which is opposite to "israaf"

The question one should ask himself is
- do I over spend and never give the poor
- do I spend and never spend on islamic knowledge
- do I over spend and never help those who ask me

People are different. I had a sister who has an average job for example who decided to give me $1,000 to allocate to my next book publication and the printing of one of my lectures on DVD's. A millionaire contributed by buying 10 of my books in support of Da'wa at $150. A Multi Millionaire gave me $5 for da'wa :)
Now we kind of understand why the poor enter heaven 500 years before the rich as our beloved prophet said PBUH.

I remember I visited a family one who had domestic disputes where the wife and the husband been fighting intensely, the daughters are lost on a dark path, and the son rarely comes to visit. They called me for help. I went and spent three hours helping them communicate, heal, and calm down. At the end of the night the husband offered me "kabob" and rotti "bread" I rarely eat outside my home or at peoples home. I was however hungry and decided to eat. I learned later that the wife was very upset that I ate the bread. She lives in a $600,000 paid up house :)

To answer your question my good friend, you must ask yourself what do you spend in the way of Allah ! And if your answer is satisfactory then you can have 10 shoes but if the answer is not then even one shoes is questionable.

People have different inner degrees of understanding and connecting to Allah. Wealth is both a bounty and a test. You can look good, buy expensive clothes, entertain your hobbies, live and enjoy but never forget to give in the way of Allah. Once you do, you will not need to ask that question.

I decided that my contribution will be mainly through endless hours of giving khutbah, lectures, and preparation and writing books. What is your contribution through this short journey called life !

May Allah show you the way


I hope it helps! As long one is giving in path of ALLAH (SWT) and is buying stuff for himself then it is acceptable. Whatever one give in path of ALLAH (SWT) is upto him. There are some people who don't want to express it or expose it. If one is proud on what he give for sake of ALLAH (SWT) then everything goes in vain

jazakALLAH Khair

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Uncle Sam and others 38 Pounds (posted) for Salix Pod 1 Black V1 Gloves. Worth?

Please let me know what you guys think..

JazakALLAH Khair

[Bouncer]

Afridi has used SS ton bats with MB Malik stickers but the one on the video he showed to dean jones was a genuine MB malik with burnt in side logos.


When was that? Can u post the clip ?

[nitrous]

baalti ... No, I don't own a store. It's just a hobby. I love collecting high quality bats and let them go after keeping 'em for a lil bit and finding the right buyer... and there is no intend of bragging but I have played first class cricket in Pakistan and represented All Pakistan college elven vs All Sri Lanka College eleven in an international match (that was in 90's). I do have a profile on Cricinfo but keeping myself anonymous on these internet forums due to privacy matters.
This bat collecting hobby sometimes can turn quite pricey if you got too much to spend .. I know a friend who owns about 50 of very high end bats. His collection is estimated to be well over £20,000.00..... haina pagal log?

Uncle Sam, just wondering, how do you sell your bats? Do you sell them via ebay, word of mouth etc?

[Knightrider]

When was that? Can u post the clip ?
I'll try n find the afridi bat interview it was on utube but its not there anymore. Afridi said in the interview with Dean Jones "he thinks the balance of the bat is most important and he used lighter bats 2.9 when he batted in australia or England and when in pakistan he would use slightly heavier bats upto 2.11. And the bat he showed to Dean Jones was original MB Malik bat.

[Cover Drive]

Uncle Sam, just wondering, how do you sell your bats? Do you sell them via ebay, word of mouth etc?
It is very easy to sell bats now :)

There are few forums whereas you can list them on local classifieds. Both are very good

[ca_gold]

ca_gold your clearly not mature enough to understand this. Ppl like you just like to guess which actual bats players are using. If u still think this is a laugh then I suggest you should post on cricket equipment forum and say stuff like this on there. Big manufacturers like adidas, kookaburra 7 GN do monitor cricket equipment forums and you will be warned by admin and if u continue being a clever dude then some manufacturer can take action against you. And stop acting like a primary skool kid who just thinks/guesses without any clue or proof and tells everyone at skool that is true and expects everyone to agree with you. This is not a laughing matter. Most manufacturers take this seriously.

i agree with uncle sam. you still dont get it.

btw kamran akmal was using a grey nicolls here right?
http://www.cricinfo.com/pakvaus2009/content/image/401025.html?object=41028;page=4

[Knightrider]

i agree with uncle sam. you still dont get it.

btw kamran akmal was using a grey nicolls here right?
http://www.cricinfo.com/pakvaus2009/content/image/401025.html?object=41028;page=4
Huh what u on about now. I already know he has used CA and SS Ton bats with Gray Nicolls stickers. But you are right here you can say Akmal is not using a genuine GN bat bcoz he has CA bats stickered up as GN. And that is proof u can clearly see the CA on the side but without proof its wrong to say. I dont think you will ever understand so just move on.

[Knightrider]

http://www.cricketsupplies.com/forum/topic.asp?ARCHIVE=true&TOPIC_ID=645
http://www.cricketsupplies.com/forum/topic.asp?ARCHIVE=true&TOPIC_ID=2843
http://www.cricketsupplies.com/forum/topic.asp?ARCHIVE=true&TOPIC_ID=3052
Here are few topics on which ppl were warned about players bats . There was one recent topic when someone tried to say Sachin was still using his MRF and not adidas he was warned twice by admin not to say stuff like that without any proof.
If you say a sponsored player using another sponsors equipment you can be busted. If u prove it then its ok but you can still get done even if you have proof. Companies don't like you saying a player doesn't use their gear as it makes there brand seem not good enough for pros! and it affects their sales.

[nitrous]

It is very easy to sell bats now :)

There are few forums whereas you can list them on local classifieds. Both are very good

Any links to forums where bats are sold?

Cheers

[Knightrider]

Any links to forums where bats are sold?

Cheers
www.custombats.co.uk/cbforum

[Uncle Sam]

Uncle Sam, just wondering, how do you sell your bats? Do you sell them via ebay, word of mouth etc?

Usually it's word of mouth. My circle of friends and acquaintances kinda know that I do not buy usual/normal stuff that's available penny a pound.
And yes, I have occasionally used Ebay which I think is not a bad place to sell your stuff but kinda iffy place to buy good quality stuff due to too many interested parties which closes the price negotiation door with the seller.

[Cover Drive]

Brother ca_gold, Uncle Sam and others I think we have misunderstood Majid Bhai. I think he is right without having any proof we can not comment on anything. In that case you (ca_gold) presented a proof whereas Majid Bhai agreed upon you saying you are right. But in Abdul Razzaq's case if you have no proof that Abdul is not using AS bat then you are kinda presenting shoddy image of AS.

Even our Religion teaches us we can not comment on anything until we haven't seen it. For example, I can not say a person who lives in another city smokes and drinks alcohol although people surrounding me say that he does. I can not comment or say that he does until I see him doing that.

Hope it clears all the confusion.

Also guys all of you are each other brothers so don't get angry at anyone. Be calm and patience, please don't get rude or harsh to anyone.

JazakALLAH Khair/Thanks for reading my post
Much appreciated

[insaaniyat]

Brother ca_gold, Uncle Sam and others I think we have misunderstood Majid Bhai. I think he is right without having any proof we can not comment on anything. In that case you (ca_gold) presented a proof whereas Majid Bhai agreed upon you saying you are right. But in Abdul Razzaq's case if you have no proof that Abdul is not using AS bat then you are kinda presenting shoddy image of AS.

Even our Religion teaches us we can not comment on anything until we haven't seen it. For example, I can not say a person who lives in another city smokes and drinks alcohol although people surrounding me say that he does. I can not comment or say that he does until I see him doing that.

Hope it clears all the confusion.

Also guys all of you are each other brothers so don't get angry at anyone. Be calm and patience, please don't get rude or harsh to anyone.

JazakALLAH Khair/Thanks for reading my post
Much appreciated
nice:14:

[xkalibur80]

It is very easy to sell bats now :)

There are few forums whereas you can list them on local classifieds. Both are very good

Please send me some as I need to move 3 of my bats.....you have my email right?

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Please send me some as I need to move 3 of my bats.....you have my email right?
Uhmm is it possible for you to send it again?

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Another C6+ Uncle Sam and others..

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e155/slogger02/SNV34888.jpg
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e155/slogger02/SNV34889.jpg
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e155/slogger02/SNV34890.jpg
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e155/slogger02/SNV34891.jpg

[xkalibur80]

Uhmm is it possible for you to send it again?

ohussain@sympatico.ca

[Uncle Sam]

C6 looks juicy... what's the weight like?, and see if u could get a few more profile pics ... I am trying to see how good is the bow?

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C6 looks juicy... what's the weight like?, and see if u could get a few more profile pics ... I am trying to see how good is the bow?
It is in 2.12. I was interested in it intially but later I passed it because he was asking a bit too much for it

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ohussain@sympatico.ca
There you go I just sent you an email

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Uncle Sam and others

Newbery Thuxtron Player for £130 (posted) sounds really good. Will post pictures once I see them

[Uncle Sam]

Sure, will be waiting.

[Cover Drive]

Alright

Uncle Sam do you have Aero strippers?

[Uncle Sam]

Nope, I don't have the Aero Strippers... this stuff is not my cup of tea.

On a separate note: Just found out from a common friend that Abdur Razzaq may sell his bat that he played with in UAE to me for about $1000.00
It's a 2.12 blaster with over 40 mm edges.

[Cover Drive]

Nope, I don't have the Aero Strippers... this stuff is not my cup of tea.
On a separate note: Just found out from a common friend that Abdur Razzaq may sell his bat that he played with in UAE to me for about $1000.00
It's a 2.12 blaster with over 40 mm edges.
Just out of curiousity whats in your cup of tea?

Ohh okayy. Did you manage to ask him which bat is it? I mean who made it?

[Uncle Sam]

Just out of curiousity whats in your cup of tea?

Ohh okayy. Did you manage to ask him which bat is it? I mean who made it?

Lipton black label ... hehehe jk ... i usually go after bats, not the softs.

Razzaq, just like every other sponsored player, is very strictly bound not to disclose the original bat maker's name.

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Lipton black label ... hehehe jk ... i usually go after bats, not the softs.

Razzaq, just like every other sponsored player, is very strictly bound not to disclose the original bat maker's name.
But some soft are needed so...

Ohh okayy. Perhaps Saj Bhai can ask a player or two where they get there bats from (makann laagaa kayy!)

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Pictures as promised

How does it look?


http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff28/bnncc/DSC01409.jpg
http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff28/bnncc/DSC01408.jpg
http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff28/bnncc/DSC01407.jpg

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And yeahh it has 7 grains and is 2.9lbs

Look decent stick to me for 130 Pounds. What do you think Uncle Sam and others?

[saj001]

CD - its ca 10, 000 . Sorry havent taken any snaps yet. I will take the picture of my whole kit and will upload :). I always trying to get hold off Masoori helmet ( the one afridi wore in world cup). My cousin had it in Pakistan. InshAllah i will be getting it soon.

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CD - its ca 10, 000 . Sorry havent taken any snaps yet. I will take the picture of my whole kit and will upload :). I always trying to get hold off Masoori helmet ( the one afridi wore in world cup). My cousin had it in Pakistan. InshAllah i will be getting it soon.
Plus or Limited Edition?

Afridi has been wearing the same helmet since ages now.

Sure, will be waiting for pictures :)

[Uncle Sam]

The Thruxton's willow looks like pampered stuff... very nice indeed.
The spine height is slightly reduced I see in this design but edges are still pretty strong and thick. Toe guard fitted and I assume it's a short handle.

It looks like to be retailed at £180 .00 plus shipping to Canada.

http://www.owzat-cricket.co.uk/cgi-bin/sh000001.pl?REFPAGE=http%3a%2f%2fwww%2eowzat%2dcri cket%2eco%2euk%2fcgi%2dbin%2fss000001%2epl%3fSS%3d thruxtob%26PR%3d%2d1%26TB%3dA%26SHOP%3d&WD=thruxton&SHOP=%20&PN=Newbery%2dThruxton%2dPlayers%2dCricket%2dBat%2e html%23aNE10BTHRXPL#aNE10BTHRXPL

£130.00 shipped to Canada for this one? Not a bad deal !!

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Dammm!! :pissed:

Uncle Sam I missed it. Its gone arghh :pissed:

[ca_gold]

Lipton black label ... hehehe jk ... i usually go after bats, not the softs.

Razzaq, just like every other sponsored player, is very strictly bound not to disclose the original bat maker's name.

I thought it was settled, hes using an AS V3 isnt he? :ibutt

[Uncle Sam]

Dammm!! :pissed:

Uncle Sam I missed it. Its gone arghh :pissed:

Chalo koi nai .... never fall in love or create a sentimental association (jazbaati lagao) with merchandise in business or else you will either pay a lot more when buying or will not be able to sell your stuff if selling (it goes both ways)... fikar not, aur bahot aatay raheingey Thruxton Shruxton... ordinary bat hai, koi khaas ya extra special cheez nahi

[Uncle Sam]

I thought it was settled, hes using an AS V3 isnt he? :ibutt

No, there still exists a difference of opinion (which is good) ... To some, he is surely and definitely using an AS-V3,,
For me? .. can't say with 100% surety. He could be, he could not be. I don't know.

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Chalo koi nai .... never fall in love or create a sentimental association (jazbaati lagao) with merchandise in business or else you will either pay a lot more when buying or will not be able to sell your stuff if selling (it goes both ways)... fikar not, aur bahot aatay raheingey Thruxton Shruxton... ordinary bat hai, koi khaas ya extra special cheez nahi
Hahha JazakALLAH Khair for those kind words. I really appreciate it!

Achaa theek haii...ohh even my mom was not very convinced in buying this bat. They say there is positive/good thing whatever ALLAH (SWT) (ALLAH (SWT) kee har kaam mein betarri hotti hai!)

I hope a good one comes in future and then I will buy that InshALLAH

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Uncle Sam just out of curiousity what lid(s) have you got?

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Uncle Sam how much is top of the line Redback Allegiance? If I remember correctly you said that it is £160, right?

Another thing Uncle Sam and others did you guys know that all exports are VAT exempt? Meaning if you are in Canada, States anywhere outisde Europe you do no pay VAT. So the price is automatically reduced by 17.5%

So Uncle Sam if Gary does that then price of Premier Allegiance 1 would be around £132 after exemption. Assumig shipping is £30 then the bat will cost around £160 including postage and packaging. So it doesn't sound bad at all?

But on the other hand Uncle Sam as you said you will be going in May so if you grab bats then you will have to pay £160.

Either way it is same thing. If Gary does it which he should do then it will be a great news!!

What do you think?

I mailed Redback couple of days ago but I did not get reply.

Uncle Sam if it happens (whatever) I said above then InshALLAH I will buy Redback as it would be around $260 CAD which is $60 over what my mom told me to spend.

Hoping to hear soon from you

JazakALLAH Khair

Cheers

[Knightrider]

Uzair I bought 2 twin Slazenger Hyperblade Ultimate Grade 1 bats.

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Uzair I bought 2 twin Slazenger Hyperblade Ultimate Grade 1 bats.
Achaa how much did you buy it for?

Please post up pictures?

JazakALLAH Khair

[Knightrider]

sorry I dont want to reveal the price but I will post some pictures now

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As you wish.

[Knightrider]

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb312/majid100no/slaz.jpg
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Slazenger HyperBlade Ultimate Grade 1 (Specially Selected)
weight 2.7/2.8 (clean blade 7/8 straight grains)

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Nice

I think it is G2 not G1

[Knightrider]

Its Grade 1 English Willow specially selected for these Slaz Hyperblade Ultimate bats

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Is this the one you talking about yesterday?

[Knightrider]

Nope

[Uncle Sam]

Uncle Sam how much is top of the line Redback Allegiance? If I remember correctly you said that it is £160, right?

Another thing Uncle Sam and others did you guys know that all exports are VAT exempt? Meaning if you are in Canada, States anywhere outisde Europe you do no pay VAT. So the price is automatically reduced by 17.5%

So Uncle Sam if Gary does that then price of Premier Allegiance 1 would be around £132 after exemption. Assumig shipping is £30 then the bat will cost around £160 including postage and packaging. So it doesn't sound bad at all?

But on the other hand Uncle Sam as you said you will be going in May so if you grab bats then you will have to pay £160.

Either way it is same thing. If Gary does it which he should do then it will be a great news!!

What do you think?

I mailed Redback couple of days ago but I did not get reply.

Uncle Sam if it happens (whatever) I said above then InshALLAH I will buy Redback as it would be around $260 CAD which is $60 over what my mom told me to spend.

Hoping to hear soon from you

JazakALLAH Khair

Cheers

I assume VAT is not included in the base price of £160.00.

majid_v3 ,,, the bat on the right looks good... extended sweet spot and large hitting area. The spine runs almost thru the entire bat.

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I assume VAT is not included in the base price of £160.00.

majid_v3 ,,, the bat on the right looks good... extended sweet spot and large hitting area. The spine runs almost thru the entire bat.
Are you sure?

By the way, is it 160 pounds or 180 pounds? Because on there website it says 180 pounds... If it is 180 Pounds then you are right that 160 does not include VAT

Did you see new range of Redback? Paradox? Also did you check out new gloves? The split ones are awesome.


I called Gary today but he did not pick it up so I just left a voicemail

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Agree with Uncle Sam the right now looks good. I believe that one is a bit heavier since it has got thick edges and long sweetspot.

Majid Bhai post pictures along your other bats. Especially Icon

Now you have three Hyperblade :D

[Knightrider]

Uzair check ur email now

[Knightrider]

I assume VAT is not included in the base price of £160.00.

majid_v3 ,,, the bat on the right looks good... extended sweet spot and large hitting area. The spine runs almost thru the entire bat.
Yaar both bats are lush. The spine runs thru the entire bat on both bats. Uzair both bats are same thickness and same shape. The angle of one bat in pictures makes it look thicker but both are identical bats hard for even me to tell which is which from side pics. Left bat has more cleaner blade it has 8 straight grains and right has 7. Both very light abt 2.7 or 2.8

[Knightrider]

Uncle Sam do u know who makes slazenger bats in India/Pakistan? I've heard frm few people that FC Sondhi factory and CA make Slazenger bats. I definately know the slazenger soft goods are make in Sondhi factory but not sure about the bats.

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Uncle Sam do u know who makes slazenger bats in India/Pakistan? I've heard frm few people that FC Sondhi factory and CA make Slazenger bats. I definately know the slazenger soft goods are make in Sondhi factory but not sure about the bats.
Bats are made in FC Sondhi factory as well

CA makes Woodworm only

[Knightrider]

I saw this on CA website time back that Slazenger are also official partners with CA. I think the bats are made by both FC sondhi factory and CA. My lower grade slazenger bat has black rubber inserts(hande springs). And the grade one Slazenger bats I bought today have similar springs like most pakistani bats have rubber and cork mix. Lower grade are made by FC sondhi and higher grade by CA but am not sure am just trying to guess. The feel of the lower and higher grade slazenger bats is also slightly different so I think they are made by different manufacturers.

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Post a picture of the handle so I will compare it with my CA bat

But if you go on CAs website now they only have Woodworm

I guess one should mail and ask them

[Bouncer]

Nope, I don't have the Aero Strippers... this stuff is not my cup of tea.

On a separate note: Just found out from a common friend that Abdur Razzaq may sell his bat that he played with in UAE to me for about $1000.00
It's a 2.12 blaster with over 40 mm edges.


US...do let us know wher are you at on this deal with razaaq?

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Majid Bhai also compare the handle with SG and SS bat and tell us whch one is it like the most

JazakALLAH Khair

[Bouncer]

I saw this on CA website time back that Slazenger are also official partners with CA. I think the bats are made by both FC sondhi factory and CA. My lower grade slazenger bat has black rubber inserts(hande springs). And the grade one Slazenger bats I bought today have similar springs like most pakistani bats have rubber and cork mix. Lower grade are made by FC sondhi and higher grade by CA but am not sure am just trying to guess. The feel of the lower and higher grade slazenger bats is also slightly different so I think they are made by different manufacturers.


Can u post pictures of both and then explain what you are saying. Thanks

[Knightrider]

Post a picture of the handle so I will compare it with my CA bat

But if you go on CAs website now they only have Woodworm

I guess one should mail and ask them
http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb312/majid100no/slaz6.jpg
From pictures u wont be able to compare. kookaburra and SG handles are exactly same(bcoz sg make kook bats) but there are some difference with CA and Slazenger handles. You wont be able to notice such things but some ppl who know a lot can work out these things.

[Knightrider]

Can u post pictures of both and then explain what you are saying. Thanks
Most people who know lot about bats and bat handles probably have understood what I was trying to say. But I dont want to go in more details because there is no need to explain more. I dont have any detail pictures I would have to remove the cotton strings on the bats to show the color of rubber/cork. The lower grade bats with black rubber springs I think are indian made and the higher grade bats with brown springs with cork n rubber mixed are made in Pakistan. And because the cork and rubber used in slazenger handles is same as pakistani bats and thats why I think they are made by CA. I've also heard CA & MB Malik make Slazenger bats for South Africa.

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Majid Bhai I understand what you are saying but from the picture if handles I do not think these bats are made by CA. The reason why I am saying that is because if you look CA bats you will notice the handle is evenly roused meaning there is no "bump" or anything like that. For example in these handles you can see the top being a bit bigger compare to handle itself. It is a bit hard to explain but I am pretty sure you get what I mean

[Knightrider]

Uzair you havnt really understood what I said. Am talking about the rubber/cork springs in the handles and not the shape of the handles at the top. I dont mean the knob on the handle. Some CA bats have them and some don't. Any bat maker can shape handles differently. You cant really say who the bat maker is by just the shape of the handle but with the rubber n cork springs you can because I have only seen that type of springs on Pakistani bats CA, MB & AS.

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Tell me which CA handles have that knobs Majid ?

[Knightrider]

Tell me which CA handles have that knobs Majid ?
The handle shape varies so much on Pakistan bats some are thin/thick and some have knob at the top of handle. when CA 1st released the ca plus 10k LE and ca plus 12k they had really nice shaped slight oval shaped handle but they don't carefully shape the handle anymore and they sometimes make it 2 thin. Any bat maker can shape handles differently. CA can make oval shape handles for Slazenger & woodworm etc

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The handle shape varies so much on Pakistan bats some are thin/thick and some have knob at the top of handle. when CA 1st released the ca plus 10k LE and ca plus 12k they had really nice shaped slight oval shaped handle but they don't carefully shape the handle anymore and they sometimes make it 2 thin. Any bat maker can shape handles differently. CA can make oval shape handles for Slazenger & Woodworm
I have CA 12K and that does not have slightly oval handle. I have seen CA 10K LE both types (one with mani on the edges and brown in stickers and another which I have seen with silver sticker and did not have mani on it's edges) both of these had handle similar to mines.

[Knightrider]

Just out of curiousity whats in your cup of tea?

Ohh okayy. Did you manage to ask him which bat is it? I mean who made it?
:wasim Why have u bought this up again ??? you ended this debate about players actuals bats and now u trying to start it all over again. Razzaq uses AS bat made in pakistan as do many other players playing for pakistan. Dont let anyone mislead you in thinking he was not using an AS bat esspecially if they dont know or are just guessing.
Most Pakistani players use custom made MB, AS, CA or Ihsan especially made for them. Pakistani brands are more then good enough for pros. I dont like people slating off pakistani brands saying they are not good enough for pros. Likes of M Yousuf & Kamran Akmal used CA bats when they were sponsored by English Companies. Many other test teams international players have used Pakistani made bats. I know couple of current domestic nottinghamshire county players get their bats made in Pakistan by MB & CA. CA, MB, Ihsan & AS do make very good bats.

[Knightrider]

I have CA 12K and that does not have slightly oval handle. I have seen CA 10K LE both types (one with mani on the edges and brown in stickers and another which I have seen with silver sticker and did not have mani on it's edges) both of these had handle similar to mines.
Uzair yaar mujhe thoda zyaada pata hain about bats. I go thru 10-15 bats a season. I will try to find the pictures of ca plus 12k bats which had semi oval shape handles.

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:wasim Why have u bought this up again ??? you ended this debate about players actuals bats and now u trying to start it all over again. Razzaq uses AS bat made in pakistan as do many other players playing for pakistan. Dont let anyone mislead you in thinking he was not using an AS bat esspecially if they dont know or are just guessing.
Most Pakistani players use custom made MB, AS, CA or Ihsan especially made for them. Pakistani brands are more then good enough for pros. I dont like people slating off pakistani brands saying they are not good enough for pros. Likes of M Yousuf & Kamran Akmal used CA bats when they were sponsored by English Companies. Many other test teams international players have used Pakistani made bats. I know couple of current domestic nottinghamshire county players get their bats made in Pakistan by MB & CA. CA, MB, Ihsan & AS do make very good bats.
Majid Bhai relax! Alright?!?!

Me by saying those could also prove your point or Uncle Sam's point. I don't see anything wrong in that question...

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Uzair yaar mujhe thoda zyaada pata hain about bats. I go thru 10-15 bats a season. I will try to find the pictures of ca plus 12k bats which had semi oval shape handles.
Cahloo app koo zaadaa pataa hain to mubarak hoo! Mein appnaa iillmm kee saat sahii

No hard feelings

Suit yourself

[ca_gold]

:wasim Why have u bought this up again ??? you ended this debate about players actuals bats and now u trying to start it all over again. Razzaq uses AS bat made in pakistan as do many other players playing for pakistan. Dont let anyone mislead you in thinking he was not using an AS bat esspecially if they dont know or are just guessing.
Most Pakistani players use custom made MB, AS, CA or Ihsan especially made for them. Pakistani brands are more then good enough for pros. I dont like people slating off pakistani brands saying they are not good enough for pros. Likes of M Yousuf & Kamran Akmal used CA bats when they were sponsored by English Companies. Many other test teams international players have used Pakistani made bats. I know couple of current domestic nottinghamshire county players get their bats made in Pakistan by MB & CA. CA, MB, Ihsan & AS do make very good bats.

no one was slating off pakistani brands. try reading through the thread.

[Knightrider]

Cahloo app koo zaadaa pataa hain to mubarak hoo! Mein appnaa iillmm kee saat sahii

No hard feelings

Suit yourself
Haha Mera matlab woh nahin tha.

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Haha Mera matlab woh nahin tha.
Achaa joobii

[Knightrider]

Agree with Uncle Sam the right now looks good. I believe that one is a bit heavier since it has got thick edges and long sweetspot.

Majid Bhai post pictures along your other bats. Especially Icon

Now you have three Hyperblade :D
I will post some pics now but the GM+ Icon DXM bigger bat doesnt have the best grains but still performs outstandingly.

[Knightrider]

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Great collection Majid Bhai! The SF and GM bat look amazing. Both have alot of meat on them

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ca_gold Bhai did you get your BAS bat? If so how is it?

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Again AS V3 does it...

Uncle Sam he was using the same bat he used in 2nd T20 in Dubai

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Uncle Sam today I had practice (or training as they say in UK). So Rizwan Cheema was there and I met him. After saying "Asalamalakoum" I asked him only one question and that was, "Which bat do you use?". He said that, "MB". I am like for sure? He added "Yes". I later said that when you ask players that which bat are you using they don't reveal the batmaker. So he interupted and said "No my bats are made by MB. In fact, it is Rashid Bhai (Store owner) who makes bats for him". At the end I said "JazakALLAH' and walked away

Hope it clears some confusion

[Uncle Sam]

^^ CD, yep that may very well be true but the ambiguity still prevails since some players do use the bat made by the same manufacture who's stickers appear on the bat and some players don't do that.... all depends on who has sponsored you.
A friend ask the same question from Rana Naveed ul Hassan and he replied, Newbery.
Do u really think Shoaib Malik is using an original Woodworm bat? I mean the bat does not even have those curvy shoulders which is the trade mark of Woodworm .... or do u really believe that Tendulkar uses an Adidas bat? The answer to both question is 'probably not'..... so it ends up to each of us as how we make our minds based on perception, expertize and good guess work to know which bat a player is using.
Did u get a chance to pick and feel Cheema's bat?

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^^ CD, yep that may very well be true but the ambiguity still prevails since some players do use the bat made by the same manufacture who's stickers appear on the bat and some players don't do that.... all depends on who has sponsored you.
A friend ask the same question from Rana Naveed ul Hassan and he replied, Newbery.
Do u really think Shoaib Malik is using an original Woodworm bat? I mean the bat does not even have those curvy shoulders which is the trade mark of Woodworm .... or do u really believe that Tendulkar uses an Adidas bat? The answer to both question is 'probably not'..... so it ends up to each of us as how we make our minds based on perception, expertize and good guess work to know which bat a player is using.
Did u get a chance to pick and feel Cheema's bat?
Uhmm yeah I agree with you. I would say it is 50-50. I mean some players do use the bat with respective bat maker stickers whereas some players use different bat maker(s) bat from the stickers.

Hell no!! Both are using different bat maker bats from the stickers. Sachin bat is not even in the market. I mean Addidas bat with those type of stickers is not in the market. Yup, there are no curves on Malik's Woodworm bat shoulders. If I am correct I think Woodworm has stickers on the side as well whereas Malik's bat just have two stickers (front and back)

He was just there to meet those store owners. I mean he was not there to practice or anything. He just came to visit the store. That store is called 'Hagee Sports' and they are the only one who has original MB Malik Bubber Sher with Rizwan Cheema's autograph rather than Afridi's. So I believe what he said was true.

[Rizwan25]

Guys any info on Sachin and Sehwag bat?

[xkalibur80]

Uhmm yeah I agree with you. I would say it is 50-50. I mean some players do use the bat with respective bat maker stickers whereas some players use different bat maker(s) bat from the stickers.

Hell no!! Both are using different bat maker bats from the stickers. Sachin bat is not even in the market. I mean Addidas bat with those type of stickers is not in the market. Yup, there are no curves on Malik's Woodworm bat shoulders. If I am correct I think Woodworm has stickers on the side as well whereas Malik's bat just have two stickers (front and back)

He was just there to meet those store owners. I mean he was not there to practice or anything. He just came to visit the store. That store is called 'Hagee Sports' and they are the only one who has original MB Malik Bubber Sher with Rizwan Cheema's autograph rather than Afridi's. So I believe what he said was true.

Uzair- how is their store able to put Cheema's signature on a bat that is endorsed by Afridi.....are you sure that the bat is not fake? I am learning a little more about bats (thanks to this thread) and I have seen an influx of fake bats in Toronto stores (I will not name them for obvious reasons).

[xkalibur80]

Also, I went to a store last week and asked the guy how much he sells Bubber Sher for. Once I revealed the price I bought it for, he right away tells me that my bat is fake.

Where in fact his bat didn't even have Afridi's signature on it and the stickers on the edge were missing too.

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Uzair- how is their store able to put Cheema's signature on a bat that is endorsed by Afridi.....are you sure that the bat is not fake? I am learning a little more about bats (thanks to this thread) and I have seen an influx of fake bats in Toronto stores (I will not name them for obvious reasons).
They might have strcuk a deal with MB Malik. You will only find that bat at Hagee Sports.

I am 100% sure that those bats are original

You should name those stores so it will make those people aware of fake seller in the market. I would say the first one is Khan Sports

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Also, I went to a store last week and asked the guy how much he sells Bubber Sher for. Once I revealed the price I bought it for, he right away tells me that my bat is fake.

Where in fact his bat didn't even have Afridi's signature on it and the stickers on the edge were missing too.
Did you tell him that you got it from Pakistan?

HE gets the bat for same price as you got.

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Guys any info on Sachin and Sehwag bat?
Uncle sam, Rizwan Bhai and others check this video out:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJxdDscALDY

Uncle Sam this is the video I was talking about

[xkalibur80]

Did you tell him that you got it from Pakistan?

HE gets the bat for same price as you got.

Yes I did.....the reason why he got all paranoid was because he sells it for $300+ and for me to tell him that I got it for around $140, he obviously thought that now I would go around telling ppl that how they are tripling their profits.

The name of the store is power play sports in Scarborough. He had an Ihsan Inferno which was a total fake as I myself looked at one at UT sports.

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Yes I did.....the reason why he got all paranoid was because he sells it for $300+ and for me to tell him that I got it for around $140, he obviously thought that now I would go around telling ppl that how they are tripling their profits.

The name of the store is power play sports in Scarborough. He had an Ihsan Inferno which was a total fake as I myself looked at one at UT sports.
Thats true. Buyers here are not aware of actual value of the bats. Some of them are selling for $300+ and they are fake

Uhmm PowerPlay. I have seen there soft around so I always wondered which store it is. But thanks for making me aware of it

Lately I have heard that Qasra sports sells very good original stuff. Few of my club mates got GN Predator helmet for $60 which I found quite good value for buck

[xkalibur80]

Thats true. Buyers here are not aware of actual value of the bats. Some of them are selling for $300+ and they are fake

Uhmm PowerPlay. I have seen there soft around so I always wondered which store it is. But thanks for making me aware of it

Lately I have heard that Qasra sports sells very good original stuff. Few of my club mates got GN Predator helmet for $60 which I found quite good value for buck

We are practicing at Qasra next week so I will check out their stuff.

Some guy asked me about the GN helmet....is it the one that adjusts to your skull from the back?

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We are practicing at Qasra next week so I will check out their stuff.

Some guy asked me about the GN helmet....is it the one that adjusts to your skull from the back?

Ohh okayy. Check out there stuff and let me know how is it. I called them today and asked them price of GN 4 Star bat. They told me it is $225 whereas AKPRO seeks it for $210. I am sure something is going wrong here. Ca_gold told me they hvae better prices and are better than AKPro so I am sure something is wrong. But anyways do check out the stuff and let me know how is it

Yes it is that one. It is like the one Mohammad Yousuf wears. I wanted to get that but I might be getting Albion NXT

[ca_gold]

Ohh okayy. Check out there stuff and let me know how is it. I called them today and asked them price of GN 4 Star bat. They told me it is $225 whereas AKPRO seeks it for $210. I am sure something is going wrong here. Ca_gold told me they hvae better prices and are better than AKPro so I am sure something is wrong. But anyways do check out the stuff and let me know how is it

Yes it is that one. It is like the one Mohammad Yousuf wears. I wanted to get that but I might be getting Albion NXT

There are alot of Malik Sher's floating around in Toronto. I bought one from Lords in Karachi, according to Khan Sports, it was fake. i know from the willow quality, ping, pick up - it's not fake. Toronto stores are quick to call any bat not bought from their store as fake.

QASRA is the best for grey nicolls products - as they are an official supplier. I have personally bought a predator there, and my team mates have bought nitros and evos this season. The difference between him and AK Pro is the willow quality. They may be slightly cheaper, but make sure you compare the grains on the AK Pro vs QASRA peices. I find Qasra gets better willow. Could be due to the timing of when they buy their shipments. CD - i got a great price on mine as I've known Shariff for since he opened. Most people wont get the deal i got on my predator. Also - i'll send you pics of the Pads very soon. I didnt sell them this weekend cuz i knew you were interested.

and the BAS is being knocked in right now - once i take it in the nets I'll get a better idea of how it goes!

[ca_gold]

ca_gold Bhai did you get your BAS bat? If so how is it?


http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=4670.0

there u go.

[xkalibur80]

There are alot of Malik Sher's floating around in Toronto. I bought one from Lords in Karachi, according to Khan Sports, it was fake. i know from the willow quality, ping, pick up - it's not fake. Toronto stores are quick to call any bat not bought from their store as fake.

QASRA is the best for grey nicolls products - as they are an official supplier. I have personally bought a predator there, and my team mates have bought nitros and evos this season. The difference between him and AK Pro is the willow quality. They may be slightly cheaper, but make sure you compare the grains on the AK Pro vs QASRA peices. I find Qasra gets better willow. Could be due to the timing of when they buy their shipments. CD - i got a great price on mine as I've known Shariff for since he opened. Most people wont get the deal i got on my predator. Also - i'll send you pics of the Pads very soon. I didnt sell them this weekend cuz i knew you were interested.

and the BAS is being knocked in right now - once i take it in the nets I'll get a better idea of how it goes!

Glad to hear that it wasn't only me that encountered this comment.....btw - nice bat ca_gold.....quite a collection!

[ca_gold]

Glad to hear that it wasn't only me that encountered this comment.....btw - nice bat ca_gold.....quite a collection!

to be honest - im even wary of hagee sports. If you look at the Grey Nicolls they have - they seem to be of the cheapest willow quality. The store owner didnt even know the difference between the various grades of GN products - hence I'm not even sure if those are genuine. Also - his GN are bleached/painted white if you notice. Batmakers will do this to hide the gross imperfections/ poor willow quality.
Though powerplay sports might have said your bat is fake - they do get real SF and Kookaburra Bats if your in the market for those. However, even Qasra is about to recieve some GMs as well. If i had to buy a bat in toronto - it would be qasra. My handle broke two years ago - he actually sent it back to GN and had it fixed. I didnt pay a penny and during that time he leant me a powerbow. I'm not sure any other retailer in Toronto would do that.

[ca_gold]

Glad to hear that it wasn't only me that encountered this comment.....btw - nice bat ca_gold.....quite a collection!


and thanks for the comments - have to say that CA Gold was an absolute belter. It's almost 8 years old and the bat I scored my first century, hence I've never gotten rid of it.

I've had alot more bats - but i normally sell them or pass them on to someone deserving. Over the years i've had the Ihsan King, SS Ton Viru 309, Slazenger V200. CA 5000.

so far - the Grey Nicolls and CA Gold have been top notch. I have high hopes for the BAS as I think it has the best willow of all the bats I've ever bought.

[xkalibur80]

and thanks for the comments - have to say that CA Gold was an absolute belter. It's almost 8 years old and the bat I scored my first century, hence I've never gotten rid of it.

I've had alot more bats - but i normally sell them or pass them on to someone deserving. Over the years i've had the Ihsan King, SS Ton Viru 309, Slazenger V200. CA 5000.

so far - the Grey Nicolls and CA Gold have been top notch. I have high hopes for the BAS as I think it has the best willow of all the bats I've ever bought.

Which league/team do you play for?

[Cover Drive]

There are alot of Malik Sher's floating around in Toronto. I bought one from Lords in Karachi, according to Khan Sports, it was fake. i know from the willow quality, ping, pick up - it's not fake. Toronto stores are quick to call any bat not bought from their store as fake.

QASRA is the best for grey nicolls products - as they are an official supplier. I have personally bought a predator there, and my team mates have bought nitros and evos this season. The difference between him and AK Pro is the willow quality. They may be slightly cheaper, but make sure you compare the grains on the AK Pro vs QASRA peices. I find Qasra gets better willow. Could be due to the timing of when they buy their shipments. CD - i got a great price on mine as I've known Shariff for since he opened. Most people wont get the deal i got on my predator. Also - i'll send you pics of the Pads very soon. I didnt sell them this weekend cuz i knew you were interested.

and the BAS is being knocked in right now - once i take it in the nets I'll get a better idea of how it goes!
The guy who is at Khan Sports is not very friendly or well mannered I would say. One of my club mate went to Pakistan and got bats for our club member. So when that club mate handed over the bat to another club mate this guy would burn from inside. I mean he was spying and he would become jealous of that guy. He once told me that this guy is ruining my business by selling bats here. In fact, that club member was just helping other out so they don't pay extra bucks than the value of the bat

Make sense. I have never seen Qasra's bat so I really can't comment. But I have seen AKPro's bats and some of them were not very eye pleasing. I remember one of my club mate bought a Carbon Core Handle Gray Nicolls Fusion and he was in hurry so he did not check out the bat in the store but once he took it home and saw it, he found out that it is not carbon core handle bat.

Yeahh whenever you have time just send me couple of pictures of the pads

Ohh okay. I saw the pictures of it and it looks quite good. I just want to ask you that how much does it weighs? If you don't mind can I ask you how much did you pay for it?

[Cover Drive]

Guys yesterday one of my club mate had SS gloves and honestly I was amazed by the quality of those gloves. I would say they are top notch gloves. The quality of the gloves and finishing of the gloves was just superb. I would love to buy them but they are Indian so that makes me think twice..

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to be honest - im even wary of hagee sports. If you look at the Grey Nicolls they have - they seem to be of the cheapest willow quality. The store owner didnt even know the difference between the various grades of GN products - hence I'm not even sure if those are genuine. Also - his GN are bleached/painted white if you notice. Batmakers will do this to hide the gross imperfections/ poor willow quality.
Though powerplay sports might have said your bat is fake - they do get real SF and Kookaburra Bats if your in the market for those. However, even Qasra is about to recieve some GMs as well. If i had to buy a bat in toronto - it would be qasra. My handle broke two years ago - he actually sent it back to GN and had it fixed. I didnt pay a penny and during that time he leant me a powerbow. I'm not sure any other retailer in Toronto would do that.
Ohh for that I would not blame Hagee Sports. I have seen many store selling bleached bats so I don't think I would blame Hagee whatsoever. Uhmm I don't think his bats are fake. I saw all of his Gray Nicolls, GM and other bats and they are certainly not fake. He has Inferno 950 and that is very good stick which he has got in stock.

I have never been to Powerplay sports so I really can't comment on them as well

Oh really? I only know one guy who I think is Calgary. He has GM in stock

That sound great. My Gray Nicolls Powerbow bat got cracks on the face of the bat. I called Johnatan at AKPro and told him I want to get it refurb. He told me to come in so he will have a look at the bat but on the same note he also said that I will have to pay for shipping and everything. So I am not sure what happens. I will have to go to him and see what he has to say. But I agree with you that AK Pro would not do what Qasra did with you.

[Cover Drive]

and thanks for the comments - have to say that CA Gold was an absolute belter. It's almost 8 years old and the bat I scored my first century, hence I've never gotten rid of it.

I've had alot more bats - but i normally sell them or pass them on to someone deserving. Over the years i've had the Ihsan King, SS Ton Viru 309, Slazenger V200. CA 5000.

so far - the Grey Nicolls and CA Gold have been top notch. I have high hopes for the BAS as I think it has the best willow of all the bats I've ever bought.
The BAS bat looks quite nice.

Which Evo is it? I mean is it five star? How is it? It looks good as well although it has got blemishes on the face but that does not affect the bat or its performance whatsoever

[Cover Drive]

xbalibour80 Bhai and ca_gold Bhai which lids (helmets) you guys have got?

I bought a helmet at the time I did not know much of cricket equipment so
I ended up buying an Indian brand helmet and it is called Yonker (lol). I am looking to sell it so then I can buy a better helmet..

[Paradox]

I tried the BAS Vampire on Sunday in the nets.. lovely bat - amazing balance, and very good ping off the bat. Very light for such a hard-hitting bat with decently thick edges too!

[Cover Drive]

Yeah Paradox these BAS bats are quite impressive. Lately I have seen top notch BAS bats around. By the way, how is your Bubber Sher going?

Uhmm ca_gold Bhai another positive comment regarding BAS bat comes out. Seems like a shot must be given

[Paradox]

Yeah Paradox these BAS bats are quite impressive. Lately I have seen top notch BAS bats around. By the way, how is your Bubber Sher going?


It's quite good mate, but I prefer to use the unstickered bat I got from Miandad for 3500 rupees when I went to Karachi recently. Lovely piece of wood, the edges aren't too thick but the willow is absolutely superb, the ping of the bat (I would say) is better than the Bubber Sher. So worth the money. I'll post pics of it when I can.

[Cover Drive]

That's quite interesting to hear. I have heard many people saying that these 'unbranded' bats are very good. Your Bubber Sher will perform. Sometimes there are several other factors which should be considered as well. For instance, one can assume that your 'unbranded' bat is soft pressed (meaning in the begining it will have very good ping but after a while it will start to decline) and vice versa for hard pressed bat. Just a question regarding Bubber Sher than did you knock it? Also how many grains does it have?

Sure do post pictures when you can

[xkalibur80]

xbalibour80 Bhai and ca_gold Bhai which lids (helmets) you guys have got?

I bought a helmet at the time I did not know much of cricket equipment so
I ended up buying an Indian brand helmet and it is called Yonker (lol). I am looking to sell it so then I can buy a better helmet..

I brought back two helmets from UT Sports....keep in mind that I am not as savvy as you when it comes to different brands so I just buy the goods provided that it gets the job done.

One of the helmets is Masuri and the other one is branded as UT.

[Cover Drive]

I brought back two helmets from UT Sports....keep in mind that I am not as savvy as you when it comes to different brands so I just buy the goods provided that it gets the job done.

One of the helmets is Masuri and the other one is branded as UT.
Ohh okay that's not bad. I remember the kit which my uncle had sent me from Pakistan included Masuri helmet so I did not like that kit so I sold it afterwards. So I was not sure if those Masuri's were original or not

By the way, how's your ASV3, Bubber Sher and UT bats going?

[ca_gold]

I tried the BAS Vampire on Sunday in the nets.. lovely bat - amazing balance, and very good ping off the bat. Very light for such a hard-hitting bat with decently thick edges too!


thats good to hear! i havent tried mine in the nets yet - looking forward to it. probably this week!

[xkalibur80]

Ohh okay that's not bad. I remember the kit which my uncle had sent me from Pakistan included Masuri helmet so I did not like that kit so I sold it afterwards. So I was not sure if those Masuri's were original or not

By the way, how's your ASV3, Bubber Sher and UT bats going?

Yes, I don't think Masuri is authentic but again, I don't know how to tell them apart anyway. As long as it gets the job done, I am golden :-)

I just oiled the 3 UT bats and ASV3....Bubber Sher were sold two days ago. I brought one for myself but the UT bat felt better for some reason.

My cousin bought one of the UT bats from me so now I am left with 2 UT and the ASV3. I really like GM Icon but not willing to spend $400 on it.

I will start the knocking process as of tomorrow as I have to take out at least one bat for practicing this weekend.

[Cover Drive]

Yes, I don't think Masuri is authentic but again, I don't know how to tell them apart anyway. As long as it gets the job done, I am golden :-)

I just oiled the 3 UT bats and ASV3....Bubber Sher were sold two days ago. I brought one for myself but the UT bat felt better for some reason.

My cousin bought one of the UT bats from me so now I am left with 2 UT and the ASV3. I really like GM Icon but not willing to spend $400 on it.

I will start the knocking process as of tomorrow as I have to take out at least one bat for practicing this weekend.

Ohh okay I am not precisely sure either how to figure out if it is fake or authentic.

Good to hear that your Bubber Sher got sold. Yaar it doesn't matter which brand stick you are holding it is just how it feels that's matter. Uncle Sam once said that it is just matter of prefernce.

Ohh okay. You still have very good bats. If I were you I would not take AS V3 to the practice this weekend. I am assuming you will be playing after a long time so you will be rusty. With new ball you might get few edges so that harms the new bat. But it is upto you.

Good luck knocking the bats :)

[xkalibur80]

Ohh okay I am not precisely sure either how to figure out if it is fake or authentic.

Good to hear that your Bubber Sher got sold. Yaar it doesn't matter which brand stick you are holding it is just how it feels that's matter. Uncle Sam once said that it is just matter of prefernce.

Ohh okay. You still have very good bats. If I were you I would not take AS V3 to the practice this weekend. I am assuming you will be playing after a long time so you will be rusty. With new ball you might get few edges so that harms the new bat. But it is upto you.

Good luck knocking the bats :)

I agree that it's the balance that you need to look for when selecting a bat and ASV3 is perfect from that perspective. I will definitely not be taking out AS for this session and will use the UT instead. Let's see how it goes.

[Cover Drive]

I agree that it's the balance that you need to look for when selecting a bat and ASV3 is perfect from that perspective. I will definitely not be taking out AS for this session and will use the UT instead. Let's see how it goes.

InshALLAH when I go Pakistan in summer I will buy AS V3 InshALLAH.

This year I don't think I will be joining any club as I am going Pakistan in summer so at the moment I am not in any club :)

[usman_ash14]

Hey uncle Sam
Can you please give me your opinion on this bat
http://www.duckandrun.co.uk/Champ-Bats/DGX-L.E-CRICKET-BAT-CHAMP-SPORTS./details

http://cgi.ebay.ca/Champ-DGX-LE-Mens-IMPORTED-ENGLISH-WILLOW-Cricket-Bat_W0QQitemZ250589496310QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_Def aultDomain_2?hash=item3a584c43f6

[Cover Drive]

If I am granted to say anything then I would not buy this bat but instead I would go for Reback which has pretty similar price as well.

If you were to talk about there soft goods then I would never have second thoughts on that nor I will talk time to think. There soft is just amazing!

[usman_ash14]

CD
I already ordered an AS-V3, now im looking for second bat.
Im looking to spend no more then $260 canadian

[usman_ash14]

CD
Add me on msn
usman_ash14@hotmail

[khankhan]

I just got this bat recently from Pakistan.. what do you guys think about it??

[Cover Drive]

khankhan it doesn't look bad although it is fake. But it looks very good though. Also how does it feels in your hand?

[khankhan]

khankhan it doesn't look bad although it is fake. But it looks very good though. Also how does it feels in your hand?

Feels excellent.. nice and light with huge middlee... excellent pick up and feels like the perfect bat for me
what makes u say that its fake?? and since its a gift from pakistan .. i dont mind if it lasts a season or two.. hope it lasts longer tho

[Cover Drive]

Those stickers are not original. Also it is really hard to find original Kookaburra bat in Pakistan. But as long it feels really good in your hand it doesn't matter if it is fake or original Kookaburra. It is how the bat is good for you not how it looks. If it is perfect bat for you as you said then who cares if it fake or original

[khankhan]

Those stickers are not original. Also it is really hard to find original Kookaburra bat in Pakistan. But as long it feels really good in your hand it doesn't matter if it is fake or original Kookaburra. It is how the bat is good for you not how it looks. If it is perfect bat for you as you said then who cares if it fake or original

ye thats what i was thinking too as the looks dont really matter to me but more about how the bat feels .. the feeling is similar to a woodworm hard drive (also from pakistan) which also felt awesome while batting..
cant wait for the snow to go away so i can play with it soon

[Cover Drive]

Are you in Canada as well?

[khankhan]

Are you in Canada as well?

Downtown toronto :)

[Cover Drive]

Downtown toronto :)
Ohh that's great

We (few PakPassion members) play almost every week so do you want to join us as well?

Write in this thread if you want to:

http://www.pakpassion.net/ppforum/showthread.php?p=2479743#post2479743

By the way it is indoor

[Knightrider]

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb312/majid100no/nike030320101071.jpg
bought new spikes nike air zoom century

[Uncle Sam]

Majid ... whats the deal on Nike's cricket whites? I've heard Nike has launched it in UK only and a handful of retailers are offering 'em?

[Cover Drive]

Majid Bhai those spikes are amazing! i love those spikes, I mean they are my favourite spikes. Plus they look stunning with those SS Matrix pads

[Cover Drive]

Uncle sam can you please shed some light on Dan of Vantage and there bats for Usman Bhai(usman_ash14)?

JazakALLAH Khair

[Paradox]

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[Paradox]

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[Cover Drive]

Paradox your Bubber Sher look amazing! One of the best pieces I have seen of Bubber Sher around.

[Cover Drive]

Also whats the weight of Bubber Sher?

Puma looks good as well

Great bats Paradox!

[Uncle Sam]

Uncle sam can you please shed some light on Dan of Vantage and there bats for Usman Bhai(usman_ash14)?

JazakALLAH Khair

Haven't used any of their bats personally but word on the street is that thick edges are their specialty, specially in the Synth bat. Ask your friend to keep an eye for used one or when Vantage puts their stuff on some sorta huge discount sale .. usually he does it. I guess he is also open to price negotiation.

[Cover Drive]

Haven't used any of their bats personally but word on the street is that thick edges are their specialty, specially in the Synth bat. Ask your friend to keep an eye for used one or when Vantage puts their stuff on some sorta huge discount sale .. usually he does it. I guess he is also open to price negotiation.
JazakALLAH Khair.

Yes, Dan from Vantage does put huge sale. I was looking at his threads on ___ forum.

Synth is amazing!! I saw it on his website and it is stunning!! Do you know what is that "dot" on the toe of Lithium bat?

Also how far is your G2 Vantage bat? Has it been pressed?

By the way, the person I am talking about is on this forum as well

[Uncle Sam]

Mine is not a Vantage, but yes, it is hard pressed and knocked in as according to my desires.
The dot under the toe is present in many bat bats. Usually when they put the bat on the spinner to wrap the cord on the handle, they need to drill this small hole to hold the bat in the equipment.

[Cover Drive]

Ohh okayy my bad. So you are saying Vantage bats are hard pressed?

Ohh make sense. I understand what you are trying to say.

Uncle Sam did you see Redbacks new soft range?

[Uncle Sam]

No, I am not saying Vantage bats are hard pressed. I said my custom bat is hard pressed and that bat is NOT a Vantage product. :)

Nope, haven't seen Redback's new soft range but was looking for a good deal on Nike Whites ... Morrant sells 'em for £50.00 for the set plus shipping which is kinda high.

[Cover Drive]

No, I am not saying Vantage bats are hard pressed. I said my custom bat is hard pressed and that bat is NOT a Vantage product. :)

Nope, haven't seen Redback's new soft range but was looking for a good deal on Nike Whites ... Morrant sells 'em for £50.00 for the set plus shipping which is kinda high.
Ohh okayy my bad I got confused there.

So did you get your bat by any chance?

Have a look at Redback's new soft. It is worth having a look. The split gloves look like M&H gloves.

Sometimes prices seems to be fine but the shipping makes it look worst!! For example, a website I saw the other day (not sure if I can name it) they had stuff on clearence and it was very good so if you get anything shipping to Canada is 40 Pounds. Meaning if you get a ball shipping would be 40 Pounds :))

[Uncle Sam]

Just saw the Redback's softs... I mean, they are OK, nothing extra ordinary.
Would be nice to get Saxon Sports softs ... their pads look pretty cool.

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Just saw the Redback's softs... I mean, they are OK, nothing extra ordinary.
Would be nice to get Saxon Sports softs ... their pads look pretty cool.
Saxon Sports soft? Never seen it. Let me see and tell you how they look

[Cover Drive]

Saw there soft. It looks okay to me but the pads I like the most are the one which Younis Khan wears (Afridi wore them in T20 WC as well). Also the gloves Younis Khan uses were the best for me as well

[Uncle Sam]

Yep, I also dream to get Aero's P1 softs. Stands out from the rest.

[ca_gold]

CD - what league in EDCl do you play in & what kind of balls do they use in the game? also what kind of balls are you practicing with?
If it's a low quality ball - it can easily break your redback (or any bat for that matter). Also - how are the grounds, can the ball travel all the way along the ground for four? theres only a few grounds in Toronto that i think this would be the case.

some of these bats are great if you play on proper grounds, but if you have to score runs hitting over the top - will they be the best?

[Cover Drive]

Yep, I also dream to get Aero's P1 softs. Stands out from the rest.
Ohh Aero. They are in different class! Honestly I love them! They look awesome.

InshALLAH I will be buying Xiphos pads on weekend and after that InshALLAH Aero P1 range would be next target

[Cover Drive]

CD - what league in EDCl do you play in & what kind of balls do they use in the game? also what kind of balls are you practicing with?
If it's a low quality ball - it can easily break your redback (or any bat for that matter). Also - how are the grounds, can the ball travel all the way along the ground for four? theres only a few grounds in Toronto that i think this would be the case.

some of these bats are great if you play on proper grounds, but if you have to score runs hitting over the top - will they be the best?
Asalamalakium ca_gold Bhai,

Did you mean what club do I play for? yaar at the moment I am not in any club. I was in a club this year as well but on Sunday I opted out of it

My old club for whom I played last year used Pink Balls in games. I believe everyone in EDCL used Pink balls. Those pink balls were of EDCL. I mean on the ball it said EDCL so I would say they were promoting there own balls. As far practise balls are concerned my old club used Kookaburra balls in practice but this new club (in which I was but am no longer part of it) use MB Malik and Grays ball in practice. Both are not that great! I have told the executives to use good balls but they don't seem to care. Few weeks ago one guy bat broke and it was Newbery UZI Players. But as I said I am no longer part of the club so I don't care.

I do not have Redback at the moment but InshALLAH I might buy a REdback's bat. I know low quality balls ruins your bat but I don't take my G1 bats to practice. I have taken them once or twice but for most of the time I used G3 GN bat.

In Brampton there are quite few grounds compare ot the size of the city. Mostly all of the grounds have green matting similar to the one which is used in indoors. Ohh noo! The grass is is big so the ball hardly travels to the boundary when you play a cover drive or stroke. Last year it rained quite alot so that makes a bit harder for ball to travel all the way

Uhmm Uncle Sam says that Redback whole bat seems to be sweetspot so I would take his words in consideration

[Uncle Sam]

CD...
Just to inform you ,,, procricketdirect is good site that charges a flat int'l shipping of about Canadian $15.00 for any cricket item. Their prices are not bad either.

[Cover Drive]

Uncle Sam I have seen that website and they have very good stuff at very good price. They have Salix Fera around $200 mark including shipping. Plus since we are in NA we get little bit knocked off the price as those prices includes VAT.

[Cover Drive]

Uncle Sam I asked Vantage cricket when will they be having a sale

This is what I asked:

Dan any idea when will the next sale be?

and reply was:

soon mate, got some ready to go, but can't find my camera lead!!!!

Last time he was selling G1 for 65 Pounds posted within UK. I would say it was a hell of sale!! What do you think?

[Uncle Sam]

Yep, he offered me a synth on that price but I was late to react... it all went like hot cakes.
crickworld (located in usa) is selling Aero P1 pads for 89.00 on sale.... not a bad deal as well.

[Cover Drive]

Yep, he offered me a synth on that price but I was late to react... it all went like hot cakes.
crickworld (located in usa) is selling Aero P1 pads for 89.00 on sale.... not a bad deal as well.
Seriously!?!?!?! Synth is very nice bat! I like low middle bats

I went on there website and I was not able to find it. $89 for P1 Pads is very good. I mean I think shipping within USA is free but shipping to Canada will not be that expensive. They would cost me $100 (if I order) including shipping to Canada, I reckon

Do you mind sending me the link where wyou saw them for $89? As I said I am not able to figure it out

JazakALLAH Khair in advance

[usman_ash14]

Vantage cricket just e-mailed me saying the shipping to canada would be around 45 pounds...
that is such a deal breaker

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Vantage cricket just e-mailed me saying the shipping to canada would be around 45 pounds...
that is such a deal breaker
I don't believe that. MAximum it would be 30 Pounds. 45 Pounds is ridiculous...

[Cover Drive]

Yep, he offered me a synth on that price but I was late to react... it all went like hot cakes.
crickworld (located in usa) is selling Aero P1 pads for 89.00 on sale.... not a bad deal as well.
By the way, they are last year ones right?

[usman_ash14]

I don't believe that. MAximum it would be 30 Pounds. 45 Pounds is ridiculous...
I emailed them back.
45 pounds is $70 canadian
i told him that my budget is 260, so lets see what he has to say to that.

[Cover Drive]

I emailed them back.
45 pounds is $70 canadian
i told him that my budget is 260, so lets see what he has to say to that.
When Vantage last had sale they sold G1 for 65 Pounds so if you get of that this time. 65 + 45 = 110 Pounds which is around $170ish. You would still save $90 bucks!

[Uncle Sam]

Aero pads sold out !! They had last pair that they had one sale.

For shipping of Vantage bats ... Go to UK Royal post website and select small international packets of 1300 g... it will provide u with the shipping cost of around £23.00... send a link to Vantage and request them to go thru this route .... the cheapest is Land mail which is £13.00 but takes about 50 days.... only :)

[usman_ash14]

My cracked bubber sher
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h125/usman_ash14/DSC05843.jpg
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h125/usman_ash14/DSC05842.jpg
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h125/usman_ash14/DSC05841.jpg
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h125/usman_ash14/DSC05840.jpg

[Uncle Sam]

^^ Do u have a fire place in your home?

[Uncle Sam]

This is good burning wood, dried and seasoned !!!

[usman_ash14]

yeah I do
but the bat was always in bat cover

[usman_ash14]

uncle sam
is there any way to fix this bat

[Uncle Sam]

yeah u can send it to numerous places in UK where they will glue it and/or wrap it with cord and give you a year's warranty... shipping back n forth to UK, repair cost and possible custom charges will add up to a price where u can buy two of them new ones.

[Knightrider]

Majid ... whats the deal on Nike's cricket whites? I've heard Nike has launched it in UK only and a handful of retailers are offering 'em?
Uncle Sam, there is only one website in the uk I know are selling nike cricket whites @ decent price.
http://www.morrant.com/nike_cricket_equipment/nike_cricket_clothing/10182_0c.html. long sleeve nike shirt and trousers costs £50. I asked @ my local shop why they didnt stock nike whites and the man replied bcoz they are so expenisive thats why they dont.

[Uncle Sam]

So unless you have some sorta special emotional connection with this bat and you wanna throw the money out of the window, this is not worth it.... how come the face got all marked if it was in bat cover all the time (I think u r saying u never played with it and it split by just sitting there inside a bat cover)?

[Uncle Sam]

Sam, There in only one website in the uk I know are selling nike cricket whites @ decent price.
http://www.morrant.com/nike_cricket_equipment/nike_cricket_clothing/10182_0c.html. long sleeve nike shirt and trousers costs £50. I asked @ my local shop why they didnt stock nikes and the nxt man replied bcoz they are so expenisive thats why they dont sell them.

Yep, I spoke to Morrant today... shipping cost to US is another knife twist in the misery ... I am backing off for now perhaps but the stuff looks good. Quite a while back, I acquired a white Nike trousers from Muhammad Kaif and wonder if this stuff is of the same quality? Kaif's Nike trouser's class is something else as it's only available to Indian test players.

[usman_ash14]

I looked the repairing process and im suppose to use pva glue and clamp it
do you think it is worth fixing, and do you think oiling it would fix the wood

[usman_ash14]

So unless you have some sorta special emotional connection with this bat and you wanna throw the money out of the window, this is not worth it.... how come the face got all marked if it was in bat cover all the time (I think u r saying u never played with it and it split by just sitting there inside a bat cover)?

lol no no
I played with it
but when it was put away during off season, i always had it in the bat cover
so you think fireplace was still the cause of this?

[Uncle Sam]

I looked the repairing process and im suppose to use pva glue and clamp it
do you think it is worth fixing, and do you think oiling it would fix the wood

Why are u trying to squeeze the sh!t out of a dead horse unless you wanna keep it for nets or something and don't wanna spend more than $10.00? For Self repair, you can do a learning experiment... go to a workshop or burrow a mechanic's vice from someone and clamp it right after u apply the glue and stuff.

[Uncle Sam]

lol no no
I played with it
but when it was put away during off season, i always had it in the bat cover
so you think fireplace was still the cause of this?

lol no ... not the fire place is the cause of this ,,,,, what I am saying is that this bat could be a good cause to fire up the fire place... burn it.

[usman_ash14]

ahhh
only lasted a season

[usman_ash14]

im getting two bats for this season to share between my brother and me anyways, so im just looking to use this for practice if i can fix it

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Usman Bhai I would glue it and then clap it for a good week or two. After that I would wrap any tape on the handle/shoulder area. I mean it won't be that good but it will be a good bat for practice

[Cover Drive]

Aero pads sold out !! They had last pair that they had one sale.

For shipping of Vantage bats ... Go to UK Royal post website and select small international packets of 1300 g... it will provide u with the shipping cost of around £23.00... send a link to Vantage and request them to go thru this route .... the cheapest is Land mail which is £13.00 but takes about 50 days.... only :)
Only!!!

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Usman Bhai I would somewhat blame the handle as well :(

My Bubber Sher seems to have few small cracks are the handle as well

[Cover Drive]

Aero pads sold out !! They had last pair that they had one sale.

For shipping of Vantage bats ... Go to UK Royal post website and select small international packets of 1300 g... it will provide u with the shipping cost of around £23.00... send a link to Vantage and request them to go thru this route .... the cheapest is Land mail which is £13.00 but takes about 50 days.... only :)
Ohh okayy. $89 for P1 Pads was too good to be true because I paid $88 for P1 Strippers.

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Yep, I spoke to Morrant today... shipping cost to US is another knife twist in the misery ... I am backing off for now perhaps but the stuff looks good. Quite a while back, I acquired a white Nike trousers from Muhammad Kaif and wonder if this stuff is of the same quality? Kaif's Nike trouser's class is something else as it's only available to Indian test players.
And how good is it?

I sometimes wonder whats the point of buying a white.... :20:

[usman_ash14]

http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/0/1/2/0/0/0/webimg/233182698_o.jpg
http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320496736026
How does this bat look?
worth the price or not?
and if not, then how much is this worth?

[Cover Drive]

Looks OK! I would not say it is impressive. Uhmm I don't think it is worth the price. If I were you I would have paid around $170 odd (for the bat). Also I would not throw my leg in a brand of which I have not heard much or seen much

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Also Usman Bhai why don't you consider buying Redback or Newbery?

[usman_ash14]

CD that looks like a premium willow from the little knowledge I have.
Right now I'm looking at smaller companies as bigger companies have the same kind of bats that are overpriced.

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CD that looks like a premium willow from the little knowledge I have.
Right now I'm looking at smaller companies as bigger companies have the same kind of bats that are overpriced.
The williow is not that bad but it is ok as I said. I would prefer a lighter cleft (but thats my opinion). This bat looks a bit like SG King Cobra

The smaller companies bats are not guaranteed. I mean you don't know how those brands bat might turn out. You understand what I mean? You can get Redback or Newbery bat in your budget but you might have to pay little bit more (perhaps $20 odd bucks). Uncle Sam said Redback (top in Allegiance range) is around 160 Pounds.

[usman_ash14]

The williow is not that bad but it is ok as I said. I would prefer a lighter cleft (but thats my opinion). This bat looks a bit like SG King Cobra

The smaller companies bats are not guaranteed. I mean you don't know how those brands bat might turn out. You understand what I mean? You can get Redback or Newbery bat in your budget but you might have to pay little bit more (perhaps $20 odd bucks). Uncle Sam said Redback (top in Allegiance range) is around 160 Pounds.

come online on msn yaar
lets talk about bats

[Master_Entertainer]

Forget about other bats, this is the real deal. Its not just a bat, its an axe made in Sialkot, and used by The Notorious :razaaq

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[ca_gold]

Asalamalakium ca_gold Bhai,

Did you mean what club do I play for? yaar at the moment I am not in any club. I was in a club this year as well but on Sunday I opted out of it

My old club for whom I played last year used Pink Balls in games. I believe everyone in EDCL used Pink balls. Those pink balls were of EDCL. I mean on the ball it said EDCL so I would say they were promoting there own balls. As far practise balls are concerned my old club used Kookaburra balls in practice but this new club (in which I was but am no longer part of it) use MB Malik and Grays ball in practice. Both are not that great! I have told the executives to use good balls but they don't seem to care. Few weeks ago one guy bat broke and it was Newbery UZI Players. But as I said I am no longer part of the club so I don't care.

I do not have Redback at the moment but InshALLAH I might buy a REdback's bat. I know low quality balls ruins your bat but I don't take my G1 bats to practice. I have taken them once or twice but for most of the time I used G3 GN bat.

In Brampton there are quite few grounds compare ot the size of the city. Mostly all of the grounds have green matting similar to the one which is used in indoors. Ohh noo! The grass is is big so the ball hardly travels to the boundary when you play a cover drive or stroke. Last year it rained quite alot so that makes a bit harder for ball to travel all the way

Uhmm Uncle Sam says that Redback whole bat seems to be sweetspot so I would take his words in consideration


btw - i have seen the edcl grounds and the balls - both are worthless. to be very honest, getting a redback or newburry will be completely useless in this league.

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ME ASV3 look stunning!! It has amazing grains and sweetspot. This bat has taken his place in my heart :)

I am not too sure how protective the helmet is but it is good. How are those V3 gloves? I have ordered one as well so I would love to know how are they. What sucks is that they are AS top gloves and yet they have mormal calf palm when most leading brands top gloves have pittard. How does pads work for you?

Once again amazing kit it is

[Uncle Sam]

Nice looking bat. Would be awesome if it's not over 2.10
Last I spoke to AS Factory (a week ago), they could achieve 38 mm edge width in 2.8, and I guess that's impressive.

[Cover Drive]

Spot on Uncle Sam. To me from pictures it looks like 2.11ish but lets see how it turns out.

That is awesome! Seriously a 2.8 with 38 mm edges is like a Redbacks bat. All of the V3's I have seen so far has been really impressive. Seems like one should bag himself with this one for sure. InshALLAH when I go Pakistan I will get two Pakistani brands bat InshALLAH. One for sure will be AS V3 and other one will be Inferno 950 or CA 10000 Limited Edition. Since I have CA I might for for Inferno 950

Also Uncle Sam do you know whats the major difference between two Morrants moulded pads? I think one is around £50 (Cheaper one) and the other one is around £90 or £100 (not too sure)

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Spot on Uncle Sam. To me from pictures it looks like 2.11ish but lets see how it turns out.

That is awesome! Seriously a 2.8 with 38 mm edges is like a Redbacks bat. All of the V3's I have seen so far has been really impressive. Seems like one should bag himself with this one for sure. InshALLAH when I go Pakistan I will get two Pakistani brands bat InshALLAH. One for sure will be AS V3 and other one will be Inferno 950 or CA 10000 Limited Edition. Since I have CA I might for for Inferno 950

Also Uncle Sam do you know whats the major difference between two Morrants moulded pads? I think one is around £50 (Cheaper one) and the other one is around £90 or £100 (not too sure)

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btw - i have seen the edcl grounds and the balls - both are worthless. to be very honest, getting a redback or newburry will be completely useless in this league.
Uhmm just out of curiousity how does ground ruins the bat? I know how balls does it but I am not too sure how grounds of pitches does. I know the rock hard surface underneath the matting does it but for grounds I don't know


You are right but I then that will apply for all of the bats

[ca_gold]

Uhmm just out of curiousity how does ground ruins the bat? I know how balls does it but I am not too sure how grounds of pitches does. I know the rock hard surface underneath the matting does it but for grounds I don't know


You are right but I then that will apply for all of the bats

lol i meant in the sense that if you time a perfect cover drive - it wont go farther then the infield, if that! the true beauty of that bat will be when you can time that cover drive and the ball races away! that's when you truly appreciate the bat - i'm sure uncle sam can comment!

[Cover Drive]

lol i meant in the sense that if you time a perfect cover drive - it wont go farther then the infield, if that! the true beauty of that bat will be when you can time that cover drive and the ball races away! that's when you truly appreciate the bat - i'm sure uncle sam can comment!
Ohh that sense. I understand what you mean. Per yaar becharree bat kaa kya kasorr haii kii ball boundary per nahi gayee? lol

In that sense I would blame City of Brampton as they don't grass very often and sometimes it is because of rain. Once it rains so the out field becomes heavy so then the ball need to be hit with much more power. If it is really sunny day then I am sure the ball can race towards the boundary

In that case C6+ bats are the best :D :D :D

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Uncle Sam, ca_gold Bhai, Usman Bhai and others what do you guys think of Ayrtek helmets?

Do you think the Elite (top one) is worth for £99? I like the design and then the customization which you can get makes it look much better. In future, I might consider getting one

[ca_gold]

Uncle Sam, ca_gold Bhai, Usman Bhai and others what do you guys think of Ayrtek helmets?

Do you think the Elite (top one) is worth for £99? I like the design and then the customization which you can get makes it look much better. In future, I might consider getting one

CD - i think you should spend less & save more ;)

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CD - i think you should spend less & save more ;)

Yeahh you are right but it is hard to do that when you are in deep love with something. Trust me it is very hard to do it!

Also coffin does not have pockets :afridi

[ca_gold]

you should use that money to improve your game - not the equipment ;)

it's never the bat - always the batsmen ;)

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you should use that money to improve your game - not the equipment ;)

it's never the bat - always the batsmen ;)
You are right but.....:20:

It is ALLAH (SWT) who gives me the equipment. I mean it is a gift from him :P I should thank him and then I will get more :P

[ca_gold]

CD - im guessing your a batsmen? why dont you come try out on my team?

[xkalibur80]

ME ASV3 look stunning!! It has amazing grains and sweetspot. This bat has taken his place in my heart :)

I am not too sure how protective the helmet is but it is good. How are those V3 gloves? I have ordered one as well so I would love to know how are they. What sucks is that they are AS top gloves and yet they have mormal calf palm when most leading brands top gloves have pittard. How does pads work for you?

Once again amazing kit it is


Spot on....amazing piece of wood. I like the gloves too - which AS model are those? I could only find 2 Good while I was in Karachi.

[xkalibur80]

Nice looking bat. Would be awesome if it's not over 2.10
Last I spoke to AS Factory (a week ago), they could achieve 38 mm edge width in 2.8, and I guess that's impressive.


Uncle Sam - it is 2.8lbs....it's the exact same one that I have. I personally think that anything more than 2.8lbs will be too heavy for this bat.

[Ali Raja]

This bat is 2.8 . I told them that i want 2.8 with 11-12 grains. It has amazing balance, looks huge but is exactly 2.8. Havent tried it yet, but knocked it with a mallet and the sound was really good, and it has a huge sweet spot. :razaaq

The pads G-200 are very light and comfortable. The gloves are AS-V3, very protective, maybe a bit small for those with bigger hands than average, but the quality is excellent.

The helmet is light and fits really good with adjustment options. I know that helmet doesnt look good on that picture, but is by far the best pakistani helmet i have tried.

[Master_Entertainer]

Sorry the last reply is written by me. Didnt know that my brother Ali Raja was logged in :danish

[xkalibur80]

I am very tempted to use my ASV3 in the nets tomorrow.....hopefully I will not succumb to it!

[Uncle Sam]

That AS-V3 should be a blaster if it's in fact its a 2.8er
I would buy one of those but have owned many bats of the same class, money is also factor when you buy something that you don't really need.

But these days, I am after a Mongoose CoR3 Custom Pro ... a used one. I have used a bat which was based on the same design and was amazed how nice the balance felt when the blade was reduced by 1.5 inches and handle was prolonged by 1.5 inches to maintain the over all size...

Just look at the toe width

http://www4.picturepush.com/photo/a/3042762/img/3042762.jpg (http://picturepush.com/public/3042762)

and look at the edge that runs with the same width all across the bat length.

*** amazing craftsmanship ***

http://www4.picturepush.com/photo/a/3042767/img/3042767.jpg (http://picturepush.com/public/3042767)

[Uncle Sam]

I am very tempted to use my ASV3 in the nets tomorrow.....hopefully I will not succumb to it!

lol.. i know the feeling but hey... that's the bat's destiny. Make sure to knock it thru very well and don't start by facing fast bowlers.

[usman_ash14]

I just ordered a Salix Daemon grade one :)

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CD - im guessing your a batsmen? why dont you come try out on my team?
Uhmm I do both but I love batting more than bowling.

Ahh this year I will not be joining any club as I will be going Pakistan in June so thats why I am not thinking of joining any. I was in a club but on Sunday I opted out of it. Now I will be practicing with a club not sure which one :20:

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Spot on....amazing piece of wood. I like the gloves too - which AS model are those? I could only find 2 Good while I was in Karachi.
THe gloves are AS V3 as well

2 Good is AM so I am not sure how good there soft are

By the way, how is your AS V3 going?

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I just ordered a Salix Daemon grade one :)
Prodirect saahee?

[Master_Entertainer]

This bat is 2.8 . I told them that i want 2.8 with 11-12 grains. It has amazing balance, looks huge but is exactly 2.8. Havent tried it yet, but knocked it with a mallet and the sound was really good, and it has a huge sweet spot. :razaaq

The pads G-200 are very light and comfortable. The gloves are AS-V3, very protective, maybe a bit small for those with bigger hands than average, but the quality is excellent.

The helmet is light and fits really good with adjustment options. I know that helmet doesnt look good on that picture, but is by far the best pakistani helmet i have tried.

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[usman_ash14]

Prodirect saahee?
Sahee
thanks for bringing it to my attention.

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Sahee
thanks for bringing it to my attention.
Ohh okay

Ahh man no worries! I am glad I helped you out :)

Now just pray to ALLAH (SWT) that it comes here safely (especially AS V3)

I don't like to say Usman Bhai but get ready for custom charges (unless you have given special instructions with custom clearence)

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This bat is 2.8 . I told them that i want 2.8 with 11-12 grains. It has amazing balance, looks huge but is exactly 2.8. Havent tried it yet, but knocked it with a mallet and the sound was really good, and it has a huge sweet spot. :razaaq

The pads G-200 are very light and comfortable. The gloves are AS-V3, very protective, maybe a bit small for those with bigger hands than average, but the quality is excellent.

The helmet is light and fits really good with adjustment options. I know that helmet doesnt look good on that picture, but is by far the best pakistani helmet i have tried.
Sounds great! I hope the bat goes really well for you and I also hope you score tons of runs with it. LAstly I hope it last really long. I reckon these type of bats are great for playing strokes off front foot and back foot

By any chnace are those pads bulky? How do they fit when you wear them? Are you able to run in them easily?

The gloves do look nice in the pictures. They offer test level protection so they should have something special.

How is the helmet in terms of comfort?

I hope your stuff last really long and serves you really well

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I am very tempted to use my ASV3 in the nets tomorrow.....hopefully I will not succumb to it!
loll..if you have knocked it in then it will be fine. Tr to play against good quality old balls and avoid playing from toe area

So far I have witnessed two bat breakage from toe area due to its strength and poor quality balls

[usman_ash14]

Ohh okay

Ahh man no worries! I am glad I helped you out :)

Now just pray to ALLAH (SWT) that it comes here safely (especially AS V3)

I don't like to say Usman Bhai but get ready for custom charges (unless you have given special instructions with custom clearence)

yeah I got an email from AS company and they said that they dispatched it today and will let me know my tracking number as soon as he gets it.

Custom charges???
tell me more about it, how can i avoid those?? :S

[Cover Drive]

That AS-V3 should be a blaster if it's in fact its a 2.8er
I would buy one of those but have owned many bats of the same class, money is also factor when you buy something that you don't really need.

But these days, I am after a Mongoose CoR3 Custom Pro ... a used one. I have used a bat which was based on the same design and was amazed how nice the balance felt when the blade was reduced by 1.5 inches and handle was prolonged by 1.5 inches to maintain the over all size...

Just look at the toe width

http://www4.picturepush.com/photo/a/3042762/img/3042762.jpg (http://picturepush.com/public/3042762)

and look at the edge that runs with the same width all across the bat length.

*** amazing craftsmanship ***

http://www4.picturepush.com/photo/a/3042767/img/3042767.jpg (http://picturepush.com/public/3042767)

In toe picture it looks likes it is middle of sweetspot. It it massive!

There is just .5 inch difference between this bat and Newbery 20/20

Uncle Sam just curious how much are these Mongoose bats? (not a custom made)

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yeah I got an email from AS company and they said that they dispatched it today and will let me know my tracking number as soon as he gets it.

Custom charges???
tell me more about it, how can i avoid those?? :S

Acha theek hai. Just out of curiousity is it via DHL or Pakistan Post? If Pakistan Post then maximum it might take around 2 weeks but sometimes you can get a bat within a week

Customs charges are a bit difficult to avoid. The only possible way to avoid them is if you declare a low value. But in that imagine if it get lost. Then? you will get that amount only, nothing more. The maximum value you can declare for a gift value is $60 so anything about that will get custom. For example, if you declare that the bat value is $200 then you will have to pay tax on $140 + $5 or $8 (duty charges but this depends on Custom people). On the other hand, if it is your item (meanin it is not declared as a gift) then the maximum value is $20 and anything over that gets custom. Lately these custom people have been quite strict with stuff coming from Pakistan. One of my friends two bat got drilled wwhereas he got his bats via FeDex (they were shipped from Sailkot). But before these two bats he got one bat from Pakistan same person, same route, same courier (everything was the same but the only difference was this time it was one bat.) This one bat did not get treated. It depends on the custom people. I think if you are getting two bats at the same time (in one parcel) then there are high chances of it getting treated

I hope it makes sense

I did not by any chance meant to scare you anything.

[usman_ash14]

What percent is the tax i have to pay on the amount that is above $60?
Is it just from Pakistan, or do they tax packages coming from Europe too?

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It is tariff so it doesn't matter from where you get it from

Taxi is 13%

[usman_ash14]

It is tariff so it doesn't matter from where you get it from

Taxi is 13%

Fingers crossed!!!
I guess I am still getting a nice deal for the salix bat, most i can get charge is around $25 and around $12 on V3.
oh and come online yaar, if possible.