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Maharaja
Grade I English willow, with a slightly bowed shape This bat was designed by ourselves after hours of consultation with our bat makers. The final product has surpassed itself and even surprised ourselves. Superbly balanced with an excellent pickup delivering power to shot. Expect something really special. Available in short or long handle and weights from 2lb 7oz to 2lb 14oz.
Price: £160.00 |
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Emperor
This is the flagship of our range. Using prime clefts of the very best English Willow, this truly is a hot performer. Profiled for a perfect pick-up and balance in the shape preferred by most pros. Available in short or long handle and weights from 2lb 7oz to 2lb 14oz
Price: £150.00 |
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Classic
A new uniquely contoured bat. Graceful sweeping lines, terrific pick-up and balance without sacrificing driving power. Natural finish fitted with free anti- scuff cover. Available in short or long handle and weights from 2lb 6oz to 2lb 14oz.
Price: £115.00 |
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REPAIR
We repair all makes of bats; from minor cracks to major splits. Send us you bat and we will repair and re-furbish it to your satisfaction! Note: When you purchase a bat repair and refurbish, we will advise you of our factory address to send the bat to by email.
£25.00 |
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REHANDLE
Send your bat to us for a rehandle - at a fraction of the cost of replacing your old friend! Note: When you purchase re-handled bat, we will advise you of our factory address to send the bat to by email.
£35.00 |
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REBLADE
When the old friend has gone but the handle is still good, why not send your bat back for an identical reblade? Note: When you purchase a re-bladed bat, we will advise you of our factory address to send the bat to by email.
£80.00 |
All Roman Jacques Cricket Bats are made from the finest English Willow .
The English Willow comes to the manufacturer in a rough sawn block. It is worked to a width of 4 & 1/4". The wood is then rolled and compacts the face of the blade establishing the appropriate hardness for the job. We then cut the splice or "V" into the blade to fit the handle.
To make the handle we split the cane and laminate three rubbers into that part of the handle from the top of the splice to the top of the handle. This provides the necessary flex or "give" for the bats to function at their best. We then turn the handle on the lathe, cut the splice or "V" and finish by gluing the handle into the blade.
The hand tools used are the drawknife, hand plane, spokeshave and rasp.
With the handle now fitted into the block we handcraft the blade and handle to the shape and weight required. We then balance the bat by taking willow off the lower part until the pick up is right. Once the balance is correct we smooth out the lines of the bat so that the look and feel is unified.The rough marks on the bat are smoothed over with the spokeshave prior to sanding. The bat is then sanded to a silky finish.
Not satisfied with other bats on the market we now supply our own hand-made models. All bats are cut from Grade I English willow. The Maharaja being the cream of the crop as our top of the range bat with a distinctive and almost unique shape. This bat was designed by ourselves after hours of consultation with our bat makers. The final product has surpassed itself and even surprised ourselves. Superbly balanced with an excellent pickup, but because of the unique swell on the rear, no power is sacrificed. Expect something really special.
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