Andy Sykes 101 125 Sale CC Stockport CC Cheshire County Cricket League UK
John Holcombe 102* 68 North Nibley CC Wotton-Under-Edge CC UK
Hi James/Andy
Just a message to say thanks for the beautiful bats both are performing very very well and the reserve is really coming into it's own all my specs were met perfect which was the worry ordering over the Internet but could not be happier only problem is the over performance as the ball goes further than you think it will but I'm sure I can live with that
Many thanks
Aaron, UK
Hi James
Just to give you some feedback....
I bought a Private Bin Harrow for my son John about this time last year. He
has just finished his season of playing for his school, club under 15 and
representative cricket. I just thought I would write and tell you that the
bat is wonderful. He scored over 300 runs as an opener for his school team
and also managed to score for club as well. He scored two 50's and an 88,
which is by far his best score. I noticed that as he got used to the bat it
really pinged off the centre, much better than his old bat.
The bat is really well balanced and he has been working on his front foot
shots to try to improve them and he has managed to hit some nice drives,
which previously, he was struggling to get off the square, as he is
predominatley a back foot player at present. Also the bat has a really nice
sound to it. One game he played was where the ground was surrounded by high
rock cliffs and when he middled a shot, the sound of the bat resonated like
a rifle shot! It was fanastic.
Peter, UK.
James
Just thought I'd give an update on how the bat is going. Used it with older balls in throw downs earlier and I would firstly like to commend you on how it picks up, simply like a feather, especially with gloves on. The middle seemed very nice, probably a little bit lower than I was expecting, similar to my other in fact but very nice considering the stage it is at. I can't give a very detailed view at the mo but going off how it seems at the moment I like it a lot. I'm also very impressed with the carbo stickers too.
Thanks
George, UK
Charlie Mackenzie here, I received my heritage carbo from you guys about a month ago now.
I would have got back to you sooner but i figured I should knock it in and use it first. The bat is honestly the best I have ever seen or used. the amount of meat is just insane, the ball really flies. The bat has a nice balanced feel in the hands as well and with the extra grip I applied it picks up like I couldn't imagine. There's nothing like the shape of the bat, its just extraordinary...genuinely perfect. I would really recommend the carbo handle, everything feels nailed. Once its properly knocked and played in it'll literally fly.. I just cant wait til summer!
Cheers for everything
Charlie Macca
PS could you put this on the customer comments section?
Charlie Mackenzie, UK.
Ever since playing first class championship cricket in England, James has made all of my bats. Being notably choosy about bats, I would not claim to be easy to please. However, keeping an old favourite of mine as a template, James has managed to make each successive bat even better that the last. His knowledge of wood and ability to handcraft, shape and balance both handle and blade are in my opinion simply unsurpassed. He is the best batmaker around at the moment.This is not just a personal opinion. Without being obliged to by contract, during Leicestershire's championship season of 1996, seven of us chose to use bats made by James. International cricketers feel the same about his capabilities.As to his personal qualities, James is the most straightforward, honest and genuinely helpful man you could wish to meet. As well as caring deeply about his work, he is good company and, from observation, seems always to get on well with everyone around him. On all counts, I recommend James highly.
Gregor Macmillan
B.A.[Hons],Dip.Soc. Formerly: GLOUCS C.C.C & LEICS C.C.C
James
Picked the bat up this evening, it is superb!! I really cannot wait to use
it. Thankyou so so much for producing such a work of art!!
I have to say that it is very rare to receive customer service of this
quality, from beginning to end I have felt really involved and am delighted
with the finished artical. I feel confident that I shall be the envy of my
team mates come winter nets!!
I will let you know how I get on, whilst I am aware that you cannot make a
silk purse from a sow's ear, I'm sure that the bat will help!!
Kindest regards and thanks again.
Andrew (UK)
Hello James its Hugo here. i just thought i would email you to
inform you that the bat has arrived, and to thank you for the great service
you gave me. The bat arrived last thursday and it is amazing! i used it on
friday, for the first time, and saturday. i can honestly say that it is the
best bat i have ever used and i got my first 50 of the seaon with it on
saturday. i also scored 24 not out on friday. ive got another match tomorrow
so i shall keep you informed of the bats performance and how i do. Again
thankyou for making me a new bat it is very much appreciated and i will
certainly be coming back to you for my next bat., cheers.
yours sincerley
Hugo, UK
Just received my bat, wow! it looks unbelievable and has an amazing pickup for a heavy bat, I can't wait to give it a try on Saturday. Please send my thanks to the lads in the workshop they have done a brilliant job, I'll be recommending you to my team-mates and hopefully get you some more business. I'll let you know what happens on Saturday (knowing my luck I'll get a ripper of a delivery and be out first ball!!).
Thanks again
Kind Regards
Iain, UK
P.S. Hopefully this will last a few years, but I'll definitely be getting my next bat from you.
Dear James
My father ordered a bat from you, which was for me. It took only four days to reach England. When it came I quickly opened it and from the first look I new it was a good bat. The wood was beautiful and had quite a lot of grains compared to most children's bats in England. I also noticed the large middle it had, it was almost twice the size of my Slazenger and Newberry bats. So i followed your helpful instructions and knocked in the bat and oiled it with three coats. I then went to a net practice normally the bats for a 13 year old have a lot of vibration and not much power, this bat was different. Also many pads split when facing 70 miles an hour on the bowling machine, in fact I split a pair that day. The bat though was brilliant, the middle was just where I liked it on my favourite spot for the drive. The following Saturday I had an indoor game. You have to retire at 30 and if you hit the walls you get 2 3 and 6 for a! strait drive down the middle. The bat was so nice almost all my runs were made from 6s and 3s with cover drives and leg glances. The power and weight was just right for me, not too heavy to stop movement but not too light and powerless. That game I retired twice and took three wickets two of which were in maiden overs.
I am now looking forward to the rest of the indoor season and the outdoor season. I would like to know if you sell any pads for children.
Thank you for the brilliant bat and keep up the good work.
from
Luke (UK)
