KashifJ
Debutant
- Joined
- Sep 11, 2011
- Runs
- 286
First of all I would like to thank Uzair for introducing me to Scat’s world … many thanks bro, it has been an amazing experience 
That very moment when I held my first Scat, I knew I had just owned something special … All those feelings about Scat’s awesomeness came true when I used it in nets and finally in the match. Still, I kept on challenging my own observation/feeling about Scat by asking opinions from other players (some of them ex-pro) and later my coach Mudassar Nazar (who’s comments on Scat were: ‘Unreal’) but I couldn’t find a single negative comment from anywhere. My height of delight was when opposition guys came to me during drinks break and asked about my bat, they were amazed by its sound and performance … that 87 on 60 odd balls, would always be a special innings for me !
I was sure that I won’t be using my CA12000 TRD for good now; hence I sold it, and got very good deal on it. Discount on second Scat by JM and CA sold on very good price, it was a no brainer for me, I had to get another Scat. People are skeptical on getting two exact same bats, but in my case Scat suited my batting style perfectly (it’s balance actually improved my technique) so I ordered another Scat Series # 1 (same specs as 1st one). Idea was to have a backup and a seamless transition between both bats. Since I was in no hurry, I told JM to take as much time he needed to prepare another gem for me. I actually said to him if he can make even better bat, I quote his exact words:
I have all your photos, specifications and payment in place, thank you. I must say that your bat does look quite exceptional and will be a challenge to reproduce, however I am very confident with the new stocks just arriving and I will unpack tomorrow that a suitable cleft can be found and reserved for you. You will quite literally be the first cab of the rank, and I know there is some excellent timber within the consignment
(Upon his request I had sent him photos of my 1st Scat)
Knowing that I’ll be the first cab of the rank for excellent timber choice within the new consignment, was already something special for me. It took JM about 3 weeks to finally make the bat, but knowing that he had picked an amazing piece for me I was very patient and finally I received my second Scat this week
After receiving the bat, I sent an email to JM for acknowledging the receipt … and this was his reply:
Thank you for letting me know you have received your bat and it is to your liking. It is a bat that has a very special performance qualities and the one of the two best bats of the season for me. The very first pick of new stock is something very special to me and I am very confident you will appreciate this when you have a hit in the nets
JM’s reply has left me speechless, he is such a nice and kind person who loves his art … I feel bad too that his art is in danger of diminishing !
My first observation was that Scat # 2 probably has bigger profile and bigger edges … but it still felt incredibly light as if I was holding my Scat # 1. After side by side comparison, it was confirmed that indeed it had bigger profile & edges. Producing two similar handmade bats (pick and feel vise) must be something extra ordinary … JM undoubtedly is the master of his art !
Mallet and Ping tests have shown phenomenal response already … and I know it’s only going to be better & better from here. I have just started the bat preparation process; oiling and later mallet knocking. I can feel that Big Brother Scat is going to be absolutely amazing and lot better than it’s young brother. Here are some side by side high resolution pictures of both Scats; as you can see I have been middling quite a lot with Scat # 1 … I can’t wait to see Big Scat in action too, but I know I have to be patient, it’s so worth it
That very moment when I held my first Scat, I knew I had just owned something special … All those feelings about Scat’s awesomeness came true when I used it in nets and finally in the match. Still, I kept on challenging my own observation/feeling about Scat by asking opinions from other players (some of them ex-pro) and later my coach Mudassar Nazar (who’s comments on Scat were: ‘Unreal’) but I couldn’t find a single negative comment from anywhere. My height of delight was when opposition guys came to me during drinks break and asked about my bat, they were amazed by its sound and performance … that 87 on 60 odd balls, would always be a special innings for me !
I was sure that I won’t be using my CA12000 TRD for good now; hence I sold it, and got very good deal on it. Discount on second Scat by JM and CA sold on very good price, it was a no brainer for me, I had to get another Scat. People are skeptical on getting two exact same bats, but in my case Scat suited my batting style perfectly (it’s balance actually improved my technique) so I ordered another Scat Series # 1 (same specs as 1st one). Idea was to have a backup and a seamless transition between both bats. Since I was in no hurry, I told JM to take as much time he needed to prepare another gem for me. I actually said to him if he can make even better bat, I quote his exact words:
I have all your photos, specifications and payment in place, thank you. I must say that your bat does look quite exceptional and will be a challenge to reproduce, however I am very confident with the new stocks just arriving and I will unpack tomorrow that a suitable cleft can be found and reserved for you. You will quite literally be the first cab of the rank, and I know there is some excellent timber within the consignment
(Upon his request I had sent him photos of my 1st Scat)
Knowing that I’ll be the first cab of the rank for excellent timber choice within the new consignment, was already something special for me. It took JM about 3 weeks to finally make the bat, but knowing that he had picked an amazing piece for me I was very patient and finally I received my second Scat this week
After receiving the bat, I sent an email to JM for acknowledging the receipt … and this was his reply:
Thank you for letting me know you have received your bat and it is to your liking. It is a bat that has a very special performance qualities and the one of the two best bats of the season for me. The very first pick of new stock is something very special to me and I am very confident you will appreciate this when you have a hit in the nets
JM’s reply has left me speechless, he is such a nice and kind person who loves his art … I feel bad too that his art is in danger of diminishing !
My first observation was that Scat # 2 probably has bigger profile and bigger edges … but it still felt incredibly light as if I was holding my Scat # 1. After side by side comparison, it was confirmed that indeed it had bigger profile & edges. Producing two similar handmade bats (pick and feel vise) must be something extra ordinary … JM undoubtedly is the master of his art !
Mallet and Ping tests have shown phenomenal response already … and I know it’s only going to be better & better from here. I have just started the bat preparation process; oiling and later mallet knocking. I can feel that Big Brother Scat is going to be absolutely amazing and lot better than it’s young brother. Here are some side by side high resolution pictures of both Scats; as you can see I have been middling quite a lot with Scat # 1 … I can’t wait to see Big Scat in action too, but I know I have to be patient, it’s so worth it
