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These comments come from Laver & Wood bat users. Some of the cricketers' with our bats like them so much they have emailed to confirm that our bats are the best they have ever used.
If you have a Laver & Wood bat and like it, please email James with comments that can appear on this page.
Dear James.
The bat has just arrived and I am absolutely wrapped with it! THANKYOU ALL SO MUCH IT IS TREMENDOUS! The bat looks FANTASTIC and the pick up is just PERFECT! The timber looks awesome with 10 straight grains and even has a fairly descent bow and just can't wait now to hit a few balls with it now.
Thanks for your wonderful service it has been very pleasant to deal with you. I certainly will recommend you guys!
Take care.
Kind regards,
Ross, Australia
The Signature Bat- I understand now why you wouldn't want to ever use this bat. I am afraid to even get a scratch on it. An incomparable piece of willow and a tremendous piece of craftsmanship. My mate is a carpenter and doesn't give two bits for cricket but was astonished with this piece of wood and the quality of the work especially on the hardwood insert. He said it was a work of art and was surprised at the age & quality of the willow. I wouldn't know how to tell the age.. But from a cricketers perspective the pick up and balance is literally like a dream.. Haven't tried it out fully yet but feel that it will need quite a few months of throw in the nets with old balls.. It seems very soft and delicate wood and I am afraid to use it against newer balls until it passes the "fingernail" test. But I did middle one (just in the backyard) that rebounded off an old sand pit and straight over the fence- I never even followed through. I think I will feel sorry for the bowlers (and the ball) when this one is knocked in.. Quite clearly the very best cricket bat in the world. Maybe I will just use the other one and put it behind glass to admire. It is that good.
So I would like to thank you for your help and spectacular service and putting up with my impatience as well..
Geoff, Australia
James,
we had the first game of the season today, started a month late... and guess what...i got 84 of 79 balls :)
the bat rocks! got 8/9 boundaries and a 6. its shaped up fantastic, the boys are amazed at how well it connects for a thin blade. as you mentioned, the real test is in the middle when the ball travels...and travel it did :) so, the season looks really promising with the bat going great guns. a couple of games and it should come to its prime performance i suppose. i am getting well accustomed to the new balance and pickup of PB as compared to the Heritage.. Many thanks James. really is wonderful to play with the Private Bin.
will keep you updated :)
best regards
anand, US
I received my Carbo yesterday through the post and was instantly impressed with this design. Please pass on compliments to James as the bat feels to be the ideal weight and style for me and my game, he obviously knows his business. Being an older player and set in my ways I was surprised at how much difference a longer handle and bowed blade can make to the feel and balance of a bat. It feels and looks huge with its big profile and thick edges but picks up perfectly. Also the slightly longer handle feels huge and seems to have a surprisingly big effect on batting stance and grip etc. I feel certain that once my teammates and competitors have seen and felt the Carbo you will receive more orders for your bats. I`ve subscribed to your newsletters as I found them an interesting read on your website. Maybe when it is possible you could write one about the unique tools used in your profession. I am a saw doctor by trade hence an interest in anything used for cutting/shaping timber. Regards, Stewart, Australia
Dear Mr. James,
Many thanks for the wonderful bat you sent me last summer in Montreal. It was absolutely the best piece of willow I have ever laid my hands on. The promotional material was 100% accurate. The bat took some getting used to but afterwards even unworthy shots traveled to the boundary, to my great delight and bowler’s dismay.
I would like to wish you and your coworkers a very Merry Christmas and a happy new year.
Regards,
Momen. (Canada)
Dear James
My father ordered a bat from you, which was for me. It took only four days to reach England. When it came I quickly opened it and from the first look I new it was a good bat. The wood was beautiful and had quite a lot of grains compared to most children's bats in England. I also noticed the large middle it had, it was almost twice the size of my Slazenger and Newberry bats. So i followed your helpful instructions and knocked in the bat and oiled it with three coats. I then went to a net practice normally the bats for a 13 year old have a lot of vibration and not much power, this bat was different. Also many pads split when facing 70 miles an hour on the bowling machine, in fact I split a pair that day. The bat though was brilliant, the middle was just where I liked it on my favourite spot for the drive. The following Saturday I had an indoor game. You have to retire at 30 and if you hit the walls you get 2 3 and 6 for a! strait drive down the middle. The bat was so nice almost all my runs were made from 6s and 3s with cover drives and leg glances. The power and weight was just right for me, not too heavy to stop movement but not too light and powerless. That game I retired twice and took three wickets two of which were in maiden overs.
I am now looking forward to the rest of the indoor season and the outdoor season. I would like to know if you sell any pads for children.
Thank you for the brilliant bat and keep up the good work.
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Luke (UK)
Dear James:
I live in Boston Massachusetts, I do not know if you remember me or not but two years ago I ordered a bat from you. I just wanted to commend you on the bat. I have never played with anything this good before. I have been playing first class cricket since I was 12 years old, which is now 24 years, and have never been so impressed. Not only me but there are 40 players in my club and every single one of them has asked me for your email address. Everyone is so impressed by the bat that they all want to order one. I am not sure when they will act on it but it will be fairly soon. I got the Private Bin. Once again thank you for introducing me to your bat, you have one a customer for life. Do you make anything other than bats or do you stick to just bats.
Mansoor (USA)
Dear James, I received the bat on Saturday morning and was really pleased with the bat you produced for me. It is perfect in every way and it is the nicest piece of willow I have ever owned. I used the bat on Saturday after about half an hour extra knocking in and the first shot i played with the bat was an on drive for four runs. I couldn’t believe it. Great! I ended up on 38 and on Sunday i used it again and scored 69 so all up it is a great bat. Thank you very much once again and I have recommended the bat to every one I know.
Regards Jeremy (NZ)
Hi James
Just letting you know that I bought one of your bats last week through a
friend at Stirling Sports in Wellington. Not sure if you
remember it, but it was a harrow 2 pound 4 with a middle sweet spot
and "NK" branded on the back.
Anyway, it's exactly what I was after - I've just finished breaking it in,
and am totally looking forward to having a crack with it on Saturday. It's
beautifully weighted and the willow looks superb. Greg's busy putting a
protective face on it, and covering the toe up, then it's all go...
Thanks again,
Narly.(NZ)
James -
WOW !!!! what a piece of work. This is the BAT of the millennium. It feels great, it can Slug and powerful. Thank you for a great job and professional services. Let me know of any other products you have available.
Best regards,
Imti (USA)
Hello James,
Just to let you know that I scored 132 not out last Saturday !
The bat is a real beauty. I hit 21 fours and 3 sixes! As far as I can
remember I have only hit one six in my entire career. So the light bat is
doing wonders to my batting.
Hope things are going well with you.
Thanks for the bat.
Regards
Zak(Australia)
Dear Mr Laver,
I am writing to tell you I used my new bat today for the first time and
........it works !! I scored 89 runs and I got 14 fours and 2 sixes and it felt so sweet. The only problem is though......... can you make a bat that doesn't get me caught out on the boundary because that's what happened ?? !! If it wasn't caught I would have got another 6....... I am very impressed with the bat and will look forward to using it all season.. You have a customer for life.
I thought you would want to know how my bat is going.
Thanks very much..........
Paul Lyttle form Masterton(NZ).
Dear James,
The cricket bat was delivered yesterday.
You have done a fantastic job ~ what a beautiful bat. I spent a couple of hours waving it around. Do you remember when you were young and got a new bat ~ how it almost seems to be a shame to allow cricket balls to strike the face ? Well, that is how I felt too.
When my son has had the chance to work with the bat and is happy for me to also have a hit with it, I will give you some feedback on how the shape and light weight work together. Thank you also for the mallet. I did not expect to receive one.
Wishing you all the best.
Peter. (Australia.)
Hi James
Just wanted to drop you a line to say I picked up the bats late last week
from Airborne Express. What an awesome job, thank very much for the fine
work !! I know the guys will be very impressed, as I am.
Thanks again so much for the great work and easy experience of dealing with
you from afar.
Cheers !