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    Posted: 22 September 2006 at 10:59am
Originally posted by MrLee

Here is an email that I sent to GCCC.


Hi ,
        For the amount of wood and profile of the GN Fusion range their pick up is outstanding.  They do sound a little tinny or even hollow when struck with a ball or mallet but the 'ping' of them is sensational.  It is by far our best seller this year and all the feedback from other customers has been positive.  If you are unhappy with the pick up of the bat you may return it, provided it has not been used.
 
 
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 Hi,

I have seen and read on some sites that the pick up of the Fusion is terrible. Is it really? I also saw that someone said the sound of the bat was very tinny and didn't sound good.

If I was to purchase one, and it was not feeling good or didn't play well, would I have any options or would I have just wasted my $630??
Please advise on the options available to me after I do purchase one.

What areany of your thoughts on the new Fusion?

Thanks

Don't forget it's his job to sell bats. I am not saying they all will be bad, I just don't think they live up to the hipe or the price tag.

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Well, I don't disagree with you there. However he was being honest. As for the pick up, I believe it is quite amazing, whether it is just my bat or all of them I don't care. For the amount of wood on that thing, It feels like a 2'6!

If anyone wants any pictures, I will put them up on here.
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Thats the thing, people can go on about bats all they like, but in the end it's how they feel to the individual. What is it's dead weight?
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I guess the real test will be how it performs, have you had a hit with it yet?
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post some pics of your fusion please
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Its 2Lb 8.5oz. I haven't actually had a hit with it, knocked the mallet on it a couple of times. Sounded a bit, I can't really find the word to describe it, but sounded sort of 'tinny' I guess.

I'll post some pics and attach them to this thread.
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looking at the pictures makes me drool.
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Well, here are the pics as promised
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for mr. lee...compared to the fusion does the powerbow have a lower middle than the fusion...im just curious cuz im torn between the two...which would u think is better for hitting over the top
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The Powerbow does have a lower middle than the Fusion. This would allow better driving capabilities.

The Powerbow is a sub continent styled bat. It's hard to say which ones better for hitting over the top, the Powerbow is made for it, but the Fusion is a huge bat aswell and I would think could do the same as the Powerbow.

Really depends on what type of player you are.

Hope that helps.
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the wood on that bat is quality! i would love to have a bat that has wood like that on it.
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MrLee that bat looks like a beauty..
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I emailed my local cricket shop and they said they would have the fusion in around October for Pre order.
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the edges do look quite big, and i know that they say the edges are 34mm, but i measured the edges on my bat and they came to around 25mm, so this edge thing they got going on isn't really that impressive, many bast have this big edges.
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but still, looking at that, i really would like one, im still making my desicion between the powerbow, fusion or a fusion sports bat.
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i guess fusion sports could make a better bat then that, because the middle is high on that bat, and many pictures i have seen of fusion sports bat the middles are high, however with the concave shaping, the middles are much bigger, compared to the gn fusion ive seen here.

 

we should ask bill what he thinks
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It looks godly and i think im getting one.
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If anyone wants one, I will gladly get some for you. Especially if you have  any special requirements. I asked for  10 straight grains on mine, and  a oval handle at the bottom, but they don't make the  Fusion with oval handles, however he managed to get me a partially oval handle, which is a bonus for me.

I can get any bats for you I'm trying to start up a store aswell, so that would be ideal
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How much can you get the players and 1000 model for?
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im intersted Mr Lee, how much can you get the fusions for, ( the price for 100, 750 and so on)

gray nicolls uk said to me that their new stock will be launched on friday, thats when they will send me my powerbow pro performance stickers.

i asked them if the fusion will come out and if it does i would rather have the fusion stickers, lets wait and see.
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wil you sell them at a cheaper price compared to the average shop. i mean i saw the players model and that as around 600 Au dollars, thats nearly £250.00, i aint got that much!
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Depends on how many orders I get at a time, but if its just a single bat being ordered, then you are looking at around at least $40 off RRP.
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What if it's more than one bat.
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the fusion is going to come out in the uk, i emailed a shop and they said it is coming out, it will be on their site in october for pre order,


 



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Michael osborne from GCCC sent me a GN fusion 1000, by far the best pick up, the best feel i have ever felt in a bat. I had a game yesterday, i scored 55 on a wet wicket, and first time in my life i felt in control of all my shots. The ball was flying off, almost took out this guys hand when i hit a cover drive..Its amazing, it feels huge in my hands, and everyone was amazed on how big it is, i agree with LEE, and everyone else who dont know jack **** about bats saying its bottom heavy becayse there is more wood and carbon handle, well the middle is high up, and the pick up is great, the best i have felt. I used to use Puma Ballistics, yes they were a bit bottom heavy but now i switched to GN fusions, i have about 3 now, and each one is amazing, same in all regards. I would recommend this to everyone.
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Having checked out a few Fusions today I wouldn't say it was bottom heavy at all since the middle is fairly high up.
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There are too many bat threads around again at the moment - it was to avoid this sort of thing that Sledger created the sticky for bat discussion.

Therefore most of the other bat threads are going to be closed tomorrow morning, so if you want to make a final point or move the discussion to the sticky, this would be the time to do so.
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clobber, where did you check them out because you live in the uk right?
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  Hi Hugh,

              i hope you mean GN Fusion and not Fusions Fusion!!!

 

      Bill

 
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That's right Bill....and having checked out both I can still safely say I prefer yours!
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