ExtraCoverDrive
Debutant
- Joined
- Feb 14, 2011
- Runs
- 105
Hello everyone,
So the dream has come true people. I finally got my hands on my dream bat: SPS edition of the Newbery Krakatoa. I could've waited on the purchase of the SPS edition of the bat, since I already have the Players edition of it that I acquired earlier this year. But when rumors spread about Newbery considering the discontinuation of the Krakatoa range, it couldnt be helped. CD bhai helped me find a seller in UK who had a peach of a stick. In fact, he ordered it on my behalf and sealed the deal. Bought it for 475 C dollars. In fact, all the pictures posted here are taken by CD himself as the bat was delivered to his house. Many thanks to CD bhai for taking the pictures for me. My picture taking skills wouldn't do justice to the bat.
SPECS/AESTHETICS:
The bat weights 2.8 lbs although I am yet to verify it on a weighing scale. I can count 13 straight grains cramped up on the willow. Maybe not as straight/well spaced out as the grains on my Players edition, but straight enough to meet my high standards i set for the bats I own
There is a tiny knot on the back of the back of the bat which I am told doesnt effect performance of the bat at all. The front face of the bat is just flawless. No knot, no blemish, just perfection to stare at.
The craftsmanship on the bat is as expected on a Newbery SPS version of the bat: Stellar!
PICK UP/FEEL:
Unlike my Players Krakatoa(i will call it PK from here on) which feels like a 2.7 in the pickup department, the SPS actually feels all 2.8 of the actual weight. Having said that, the balance is just unbelievable. It feels meatier and more solid than the PK. My opposition should expect more sixes raining this season
If the PK scored an A1 in the pickup department, then SPS scores an A1 in the overall balance. Even though I love bats with the lightest possible pickup(thanks to my fawad alam build), there is still absolutely no doubt in my mind which bat I will prefer out in the field.
The ping is as it should be on a muscle bat that weights about 2.10. Mind you, this bat weighs about 2.8. The striking aspect of these Krakatoas is that the toe end of the bat pings better than most other bats and this is especially true for the SPS. CD bhai is witness: This bat pings like crazy from the toe too. The soft ping that you come to associate with Newbery bats are there. To be honest, I am not surprised at all. I expected all this from the SPS in my head and Newbery delivered.
OVERALL:
I have absolutely nothing to complain about. No cons whatsoever. 10/10 bat. Absolutely loving owning my very own Newbery Krakatoa SPS. Dream come true really. Again, thanks to CD bhai for making all the arrangements necessary for the purchase of the bat and finally hope you like the pictures
So the dream has come true people. I finally got my hands on my dream bat: SPS edition of the Newbery Krakatoa. I could've waited on the purchase of the SPS edition of the bat, since I already have the Players edition of it that I acquired earlier this year. But when rumors spread about Newbery considering the discontinuation of the Krakatoa range, it couldnt be helped. CD bhai helped me find a seller in UK who had a peach of a stick. In fact, he ordered it on my behalf and sealed the deal. Bought it for 475 C dollars. In fact, all the pictures posted here are taken by CD himself as the bat was delivered to his house. Many thanks to CD bhai for taking the pictures for me. My picture taking skills wouldn't do justice to the bat.
SPECS/AESTHETICS:
The bat weights 2.8 lbs although I am yet to verify it on a weighing scale. I can count 13 straight grains cramped up on the willow. Maybe not as straight/well spaced out as the grains on my Players edition, but straight enough to meet my high standards i set for the bats I own
There is a tiny knot on the back of the back of the bat which I am told doesnt effect performance of the bat at all. The front face of the bat is just flawless. No knot, no blemish, just perfection to stare at.
The craftsmanship on the bat is as expected on a Newbery SPS version of the bat: Stellar!
PICK UP/FEEL:
Unlike my Players Krakatoa(i will call it PK from here on) which feels like a 2.7 in the pickup department, the SPS actually feels all 2.8 of the actual weight. Having said that, the balance is just unbelievable. It feels meatier and more solid than the PK. My opposition should expect more sixes raining this season
If the PK scored an A1 in the pickup department, then SPS scores an A1 in the overall balance. Even though I love bats with the lightest possible pickup(thanks to my fawad alam build
), there is still absolutely no doubt in my mind which bat I will prefer out in the field.The ping is as it should be on a muscle bat that weights about 2.10. Mind you, this bat weighs about 2.8. The striking aspect of these Krakatoas is that the toe end of the bat pings better than most other bats and this is especially true for the SPS. CD bhai is witness: This bat pings like crazy from the toe too. The soft ping that you come to associate with Newbery bats are there. To be honest, I am not surprised at all. I expected all this from the SPS in my head and Newbery delivered.
OVERALL:
I have absolutely nothing to complain about. No cons whatsoever. 10/10 bat. Absolutely loving owning my very own Newbery Krakatoa SPS. Dream come true really. Again, thanks to CD bhai for making all the arrangements necessary for the purchase of the bat and finally hope you like the pictures
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