My Screaming Cat Series 3 Pro

[johng]

I have been asked to put some of my bats up for discussion.

The first is a Screaming Cat Series 3 Professional which weighs 2.10oz which I have since traded. The cosmetics of this bat is nothing to look at compared to other bats and it has 7 to 8 grains but boy does this bat go, it absolutely flies off and if you half get the ball it is still dispatched with ease.

The balance and pick up is outstanding whilst the bat gives you an unbelievable feel. The bat comes with an oval triple spring handle as standard and I can recommend if your finances allow that you all give one of these bats a try.

[Cover Drive]

Thanks for posting this Johng

I must say this bat is brilliant Screaming Cat continues to impress me and grows in me.

How was the pickup mate considering it is low sweetspot bat.

Also is the sweetspot long throughout the face or it is just restricted to low region?

A quick question for you, pick one among these, Amplus, Special Reserve or SCAT Series 3? Which one would you choose?

[johng]

Pick up is good

I would'nt be able to choose between these 2 bats as they so dam good, maybe my CA's maybe better and if they are I will be cheating lol

[Cover Drive]

Haha nice one, your CA is something special!

Also did you find the sweetspot too low and was it good for back foot shots as well?

[Silencer]

Fabulous bat.

The stickers and willow color does not look great along grains but shape is very good.

Is the handle on this like Newbery as well?

[johng]

Originally Posted by Silencer Fabulous bat. The stickers and willow color does not look great along grains but shape is very good. Is the handle on this like Newbery as well?

Very similar to Newbery as Julian Millichamp was trained by the master of all bat makers John Newbery

[johng]

Originally Posted by Cover Drive Haha nice one, your CA is something special! Also did you find the sweetspot too low and was it good for back foot shots as well?

No sweet spot was good as when you get bats from Newbery, M&H AND scat your find the sweet spot to be quite long as the bat maker has the expertise when shaping to lengthen the sweet spot

You can play forward or back with this bat as with the M&H Amplus

[Cover Drive]

Originally Posted by johng No sweet spot was good as when you get bats from Newbery, M&H AND scat your find the sweet spot to be quite long as the bat maker has the expertise when shaping to lengthen the sweet spot You can play forward or back with this bat as with the M&H Amplus

Great, thanks!!

Scat is certainly on cards now, just need to think whether it is Series 1 or Series 3.

Amplus sounds great too, initially when Amplus were launched I didn't rate them highly

[Silencer]

Originally Posted by johng Very similar to Newbery as Julian Millichamp was trained by the master of all bat makers John Newbery

So Julian Millichamp along Tim Keeley was trained by John Newbery?

Did Julian ever have any ties with Millichamp and Hall?

[johng]

Originally Posted by Silencer So Julian Millichamp along Tim Keeley was trained by John Newbery? Did Julian ever have any ties with Millichamp and Hall?

He started the company and was started in Perth Australia. Tim was the senior apprentice and Julian was the junior. Many regard Tim as the better bat maker.

[Cover Drive]

Tim Keeley, Andrew Kember and Julian Millichamp, all three were basically 'students' of John Newbery.

Julian was founder (I think) of M&H. James Laver also worked at M&H.

[Cover Drive]

Originally Posted by johng Many regard Tim as the better bat maker.

Andrew Kember, Tim Keeley, Julian Millichamp and James Laver are the four top batmakers in the world I'd say.

Don't think there is anyone as good as them..

[johng]

Originally Posted by Cover Drive Andrew Kember, Tim Keeley, Julian Millichamp and James Laver are the four top batmakers in the world I'd say. Don't think there is anyone as good as them..

Mengha Ram is up there

[Cover Drive]

Originally Posted by johng Mengha Ram is up there

True, BAS bats are stunning too!

Do you know who is CA head batmaker? Javed himself?

Would you say CA is good as those 4 and Ram?

[johng]

Originally Posted by Cover Drive True, BAS bats are stunning too! Do you know who is CA head batmaker? Javed himself? Would you say CA is good as those 4 and Ram?

CA is up there I will find out who the head batmaker is

[Cover Drive]

Cheers thanks mate!

[02thoeva]

Originally Posted by johng Mengha Ram is up there

Does Meghna Ram exist? My understanding was it was a marketing exercise.

[TimothyStuckey]

How big are the edges/spine on this bat? also have you by any chance seen a series 1 screaming cat? if so how does the profile differ from series 3 - I was want a SC just cant decided between Series 1 and 3

[100 Not out]

John
A couple of q's for you mate.

1. How many scats have you had?
2.Which profiles have you used?
3. There is a perception that, the higher the price, the better the performance. in your opinion do you think that scats are as good as its gets?
4. Any luck on those stickers mate?

[johng]

Originally Posted by 02thoeva does meghna ram exist? My understanding was it was a marketing exercise.

yes

[johng]

Originally Posted by 100 Not out John A couple of q's for you mate. 1. How many scats have you had? 2.Which profiles have you used? 3. There is a perception that, the higher the price, the better the performance. in your opinion do you think that scats are as good as its gets? 4. Any luck on those stickers mate?

1. I have had 3 SCATS
2. All series 3 like the profile
3. You certainly get what you pay for from Julian as he does not put his name to something unless it performs, Scats are as good as it gets but you need to be able to justify the price.
4. Stickers this week so bare with me

[Cover Drive]

Originally Posted by TimothyStuckey How big are the edges/spine on this bat? also have you by any chance seen a series 1 screaming cat? if so how does the profile differ from series 3 - I was want a SC just cant decided between Series 1 and 3

Series one has long middle while Series three has low middle.

[Cover Drive]

Johng are SCAT with bow or you have to ask Julian for it?

[johng]

Originally Posted by Cover Drive Johng are SCAT with bow or you have to ask Julian for it?

hE WILL MAKE TO SPEC JUST ASK HIM

[Cover Drive]

Ah okay, am opting out for Series One just waiting to hear from Lachlan/Julian.

Btw what's up with Caps Lock

[johng]

Originally Posted by Cover Drive Ah okay, am opting out for Series One just waiting to hear from Lachlan/Julian. Btw what's up with Caps Lock

Lazy

[hqmusik10]

Originally Posted by Cover Drive Ah okay, am opting out for Series One just waiting to hear from Lachlan/Julian. Btw what's up with Caps Lock

coverdrive bhai what is the bow?

im sorry i dont kno the elements of a cricket bat

[Cover Drive]

Curve in the bat when you see it from side etc

[Cover Drive]

Originally Posted by johng yes

So are all BAS made by Mr. Ram? I mean if I buy a BAS from UziSports what are the chances that it will be made by him?

[02thoeva]

Having been to and worked for months in an Indian factory I find it hard to believe any bat is made by one guy. It's a production line process. Even the same when I've been sourcing bats for the World's top batsman.

[Cover Drive]

Did you ever drop down to BAS and see if this Ram guy still makes bats or not?

[johng]

Originally Posted by 02thoeva Having been to and worked for months in an Indian factory I find it hard to believe any bat is made by one guy. It's a production line process. Even the same when I've been sourcing bats for the World's top batsman.

Ram makes the top of the line bats and sponsored players bats.

[momin97]

what a bat!

[Cover Drive]

I still can't forget this shape LOL

[Cricketismylife]

Originally Posted by johng Ram makes the top of the line bats and sponsored players bats.

he used to.

Last I heard he is too old to be able to make bats anymore.

his name is still going strong though!

how did you all hear about his name? Dont think his name has ever been mentioned on a show.