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Hades 
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 Topic: Laver and Wood Bat Owners, pls check inPosted: 12 September 2006 at 2:14am |
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Wassup guys,
This is my first post here, but have been reading the forums for a while. I know you guys must be thinking, OH GOD!! another "which bat is the best?" post. But this is a little different, I already have decided to get a Laver & Wood Heritage. But here's what I wanted to know from you guys who already have these bats.. 1) Which L&W bat do you own? 2) Did you get the carbo handle or the oval? Why did you pick one over the other? Any comments/opinions/experiences from those who have played extensively with both would be appreciated. Pros? Cons? 3) What specs are your bats? I was thinking Short Handle and 1/2" longer blade. Anyone else have this? If so how did you like it compared to a SH and a standard blade? Pros? Cons? 4) What profile did you get? Why? I am getting the special profile that they have, combo of bowed and classic. 5) Did you use the knockin service that L&W provides? If so, then do you think it's worth that extra $50 (AUD)? Impressions? Thats it for now, and I appreciate your time in answering my concerns. - R a j a Edited by Hades |
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henjam
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Posted: 12 September 2006 at 6:06pm |
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1) A private bin and a heritage/carbo (heritage willow carbo handle and stickers) 2) Private bin has normal cane handle, carbo has carbo obviously! James laver put the carbo handle in as he felt it would be benificial on the bat, he was certainly right i much prefer it basically due to the extra power! It can take a little while to get used to but i have to say its certainly worth having 3) private bin is small mens handle and 1 inch less length blade, carbo sh standard size 4) profile shown below of carbo, weighs 2lb 10, private bin is same shape but smaller in a weight of 2lb 8, as you can see it is the 'special profile'. 5) Both time had knocking in service i personally think its a must, as they get the knocking in just right without taking away any performance. The picture is my atual bat, james laver sent this to me to make sure it was what i wanted.
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The CCC
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Posted: 12 September 2006 at 6:47pm |
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is it my eyes? photos of far left and far right look different...
But WOH!!! This is the bat shape(well, nearly) that I've been dreaming of for quite some time!!! |
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henjam
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Posted: 12 September 2006 at 7:58pm |
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yer its at a slightly different angle, if thats what your after then get one! I had to get james laver to copy my bat for a member at my club because he used mine and was so impressed.
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Hades
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Posted: 12 September 2006 at 8:05pm |
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Thanks alot henjam. Your bat looks fantastic. How many grips on your bat? I am going to order my bat in a couple of days. I just don't know about the Short handle and 1/2" longer blade. I am 5'9" tall and have used regular blade throughout. Thanks once again
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henjam
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Posted: 12 September 2006 at 8:43pm |
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It originally had 1 grip but i added another just because of personal preference really, judging by your height of 5ft 9 id say that a standard length blade should be fine, is there any reason why you would need a longer blade?
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Hades
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Posted: 12 September 2006 at 9:31pm |
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Well I don't really have the "bend your knees" stance as the coaches used to tell me. I stand a little taller. But then again I have no problem playing with a standard blade (have been using them for the last 10+ yrs) and this 1/2" longer blade is just an experiment I wanted to try. But I think I am just going to order the SH and Statndard blade. James at L&W recommended me the same as well.
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The CCC
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Posted: 13 September 2006 at 10:49am |
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Second ofservation:
Is that a knot I see, henjam? I wonder if it's against copyrights if I copied your batshape and sent it to warsop... They're much nearer to me than L&W... |
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Posted: 13 September 2006 at 4:14pm |
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I believe it's a butterfly stain and not a knot. http://www.cricketbatwillow.com/imperfections.php <-- gives some details. |
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henjam
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Posted: 13 September 2006 at 4:33pm |
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yer butterfly, and i have to say i may try and get one on my next bat from l&w as the ball pings of that area just aswell as the middle of the bat due to the wood being harder, theres no copyright at all! infact warsop do a butterfly model where they specially select clefts with them in. i think.
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The CCC
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Posted: 14 September 2006 at 3:06pm |
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Does it really ping that much? Wow, impressed. I was under the impression that it was bat makers trying to cheet you with lower quallity willow...
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Posted: 14 September 2006 at 7:23pm |
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I have just ordered a L&W Carbo Heritage, SH with 1/2" longer blade. Just been told it has been made and it's on it's way out to me!
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Hades
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Posted: 14 September 2006 at 11:51pm |
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fortylicks - How tall are you?
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Posted: 15 September 2006 at 12:20pm |
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6' 4". It was what James Laver recommended I use.
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Hades
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Posted: 15 September 2006 at 6:30pm |
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Oh ok, since I was considering the same on my bat he told me it's usually better for someone who is 6'+ . But let us know how it works out for you. Also how long did it take for the bat to be ready from the day you ordered? Just curious because I just placed my order yesterday.
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Posted: 15 September 2006 at 6:41pm |
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Took about 5 days from when I ordered it to when it was ready. Should be recieving it in the post sometime next week.
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Posted: 15 September 2006 at 6:43pm |
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Did you go for the standard carbo shape FortyLicks?
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Hades
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Posted: 15 September 2006 at 6:55pm |
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5 Days is quick. I am guessing you didn't use their knocking in service? And as georgeshaker asked, which profile did you go with?
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henjam
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Posted: 15 September 2006 at 7:17pm |
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by the way no laver&wood bats have a standard shape
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Posted: 15 September 2006 at 10:46pm |
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Yeah I knew that, I ordered mine with the special profile (combo of classic and bowed).
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Posted: 16 September 2006 at 12:27pm |
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Yeah, went for the carbo shape the same as henjam. No, I didn't use their knocking-in service. I've knocked in a few bats myself before and have my own mallet so thought I'd do it myself.
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Posted: 19 September 2006 at 8:23pm |
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i got a laver and wood "special" a year ago...i was very dissapointed with it...it was very hard and the slightest mi**** would give u the most jarring vibration..would never go with that company or recommend them..felt like i was battting with pine or furniture lumber
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Posted: 19 September 2006 at 9:32pm |
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Did u bring up ur concerns with them? If so what was the result of that. Oh and this is the 2nd negative comment I have heard about them out of many, could be one of those cases. But sorry to hear about your experience with L&W. My bat is being made as I type so I can only wait and report back when I get it. Hopefully in another week or so.
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Posted: 20 September 2006 at 12:06am |
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actually i didn't..i didn't buy it directly from laver and wood..i went thru a distributer in new york...i mean the bat looked great when i got it (i still do by the way)..but i really dont have time to go thru all that with a bat company i knew the risk when i bought it..i will just stick with GN they have'nt dissapointed me yet
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Posted: 20 September 2006 at 6:17pm |
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American Cricket, any chance you can post a pic of your Laver?
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Hades
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Posted: 20 September 2006 at 10:06pm |
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That would be great. I woudl love to see a couple of pics of your bat as well. Even though I haven't gotten then bat yet, the guys over at L&W (James and Megan) have bene absolutely fantastic with answering my questions/concerns and listening to my specs and giving some good advice. |
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Posted: 21 September 2006 at 5:52am |
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i could post a copy of the bat i bought..i dont have a cam so i cant send u a pick of my bat i will try tho
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Posted: 21 September 2006 at 5:54am |
 this is the special..a misnomer if htere ever was one..Very funny
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Posted: 21 September 2006 at 6:20am |
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maybe i should'nt be so hasty to accuse laver and woods of selling crap bats ..maybe i just got a bad one or didn't prepare it properly..im quite sure they make good bats or they would not have customers who seem to think highly of them...
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Hades
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Posted: 21 September 2006 at 5:32pm |
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That special profile looks good to me :D. And thanks for posting your experience with them. As you mentioned it might be because it wasn't oiled and knocked in properly. |
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I'll let you all know how it is when I get it.