Puma Calibre 3000 Review

[ammo]

A while ago i got a Puma Calibre 3000 (Australian Version) from Greg Chapple Cricket Centre (GCCC) about 6 moths ago.
The bat Specs are:
Weight:2'7
Size: Small Mens or also known as Academy
Size of edges: Peaking at 34mm
Grains:9 evenly spaced

The Bat Itself has no heartwood but a few blemishes, pings very nicely from the toe till about 2/3 inches above the sweet spot the the rest of the bat is kind of dull bit still enough to reach the outfield if not the boundary if timed well.

Overall: I'm very happy with the bat considering it was only $150 and was surprised with the quality of the low range Pumas, the brand is very underrated especially with their lower range bats, I definitely recommend having a look at them next time you buy a bat and if your looking for a budget or net bat this wouldn't be a bad place to start.

Sorry about the picture quality (and size if too big please change admin) and feel free to comment or ask questions

 

[shirazi_r]

Nice! Puma bats have always been rather pleasing aesthetically and this is no exception!

Did you decide on a small mens size as it's what you normally use, or was it simply a bargain? Does it feel strange using a slightly shorter bat?

 

[ammo]

Na, its my size, I'm 15 feels fine to me.

 

[Cover Drive]

Wow! For $150 it looks very nice.

I rate lower end Puma very high too! They are brilliant mate!

I for some reason like the stickers too!

How is the rebound compared to your other bats?

 

[d7bow]

I like pumas as well. I take it this would be Indian made. Would be nice to see the full face if bat to see why it is a low end model. The grains look good from what we can see.

 

[Cover Drive]

If its not a problem for you ammo a full profile shot as well mate, want to compare Australian Calibre with UK's

Thanks

 

[ca_gold]

australian puma's always look better for some reason

 

[ammo]

@CD The rebound of the bat compared to some mid range GN ignite and evo was much better around the toe and middle but the rebound dies when you get about 3 inches above the middle, the other reason i got this over the other bats was that the sweet spot was wider.

Will post some pictures of the profile later 2day or tomorrow.

 

[ammo]

Some more pics

 

[Cover Drive]

Looks nice mate, the grains are quite nice as well. Looks quite big for its weight too!

I presume sweetspot is too low for Australian pitches no ?

 

[ammo]

The sweet spot is just a little bit too low but its fine for driving if you get the right ball
Is the profile similar to the UK calibre?

 

[Cover Drive]

True, great for front foot.

Somewhat mate;

 

[ammo]

INteresting stickers does that have a high or low middle?

 

[Cover Drive]

I would say mid-low.

 

[Silencer]

Looks very nice, what others bats do you have?

 

[ammo]

I got a plain EW bat that i am working on (reducing weight and passing time) that bat is quite light but only has 25mm edges but pings very nicely also has nice grains will post pics after i finish working on it.

 

[Cover Drive]

How are you reducing the weight mate? Sanding it down?

 

[ammo]

yeah just sanding

 

[Cover Drive]

By hand?

 

[ammo]

not that would be insane, machine but will finnish by hand