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Newberry MJOLNIR
I'll start this off by saying that this isn't my bat but one that I've been using this season. All in all, I've had about 11 innings and a fair bit of net time with it, so feel that I'm able to give a fair review.
The bat in question was a 'handle' so I've still yet to try out the new C6+ Carbon Core Technology but I hope to do so in the near future.
As you can see from the photo it's what we would call a 'standard' shaped cricket bat, which means that the weight it evenly distributed and the 'bow' is far less pronounced. I have to say that the pick-up and balance are very nice although I would like to feel a little more 'meat' for the bat was meant to be a 2lb 10oz.
Overall the quality and appearance of the wood was good, with a slight darkening towards the edges but nothing to be concerned about. I found the bat to be great on 'average' pitches and found most shots came off well; even if not timed 100%. Had a nice sound to it but a good ping when middle.
As the bat is nearing a seasons use, I've given it a sanding and a bit of TLC and yet it still remains a decent looking piece of wood.
My only gripe would be that the bottom of the bat was slightly hard and it seemed to cause vibrations a bit too easily. However, this is something that can be an issue in even the most expensive bit of willow so I wasn't too annoyed.
All in all, a nice cricket bat that is well shaped and something which, I feel, continues the high standards that I've come to expect from Newberry over the years.
7.5/10 (I'm a tough marker!)
Newberry MJOLNIR
I'll start this off by saying that this isn't my bat but one that I've been using this season. All in all, I've had about 11 innings and a fair bit of net time with it, so feel that I'm able to give a fair review.
The bat in question was a 'handle' so I've still yet to try out the new C6+ Carbon Core Technology but I hope to do so in the near future.
As you can see from the photo it's what we would call a 'standard' shaped cricket bat, which means that the weight it evenly distributed and the 'bow' is far less pronounced. I have to say that the pick-up and balance are very nice although I would like to feel a little more 'meat' for the bat was meant to be a 2lb 10oz.
Overall the quality and appearance of the wood was good, with a slight darkening towards the edges but nothing to be concerned about. I found the bat to be great on 'average' pitches and found most shots came off well; even if not timed 100%. Had a nice sound to it but a good ping when middle.
As the bat is nearing a seasons use, I've given it a sanding and a bit of TLC and yet it still remains a decent looking piece of wood.
My only gripe would be that the bottom of the bat was slightly hard and it seemed to cause vibrations a bit too easily. However, this is something that can be an issue in even the most expensive bit of willow so I wasn't too annoyed.
All in all, a nice cricket bat that is well shaped and something which, I feel, continues the high standards that I've come to expect from Newberry over the years.
7.5/10 (I'm a tough marker!)