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Equipment => Your Kit => Topic started by: richthekeeper on June 30, 2011, 09:13:57 PM
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I know every day is sale day in Sports Direct, but it seems like they have some good deals...
http://www.sportsdirect.com/gunn-and-moore-luna-dxm-original-cricket-bat-851225
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When i went into my local one last week they had a fair amount of mid-range GN Bats. Took a liking to a Nitro 5* @ £92 which is fairly cheap isnt it? Felt good when i was knocking a ball on it although i didnt buy it, very tempted to go back and see if its there and use it for next season as it was a big bat for 2lb 7oz.
Also had this years GM original LE gloves for £40 which i also thought was good...
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Some good deals on their Slazenger bats, they're usually quite expensive.
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Some good deals on their Slazenger bats, they're usually quite expensive.
yes i noticed one that was £250 down to £100. didnt know how good a deal it was though as i know very little about slazengers range...
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When i went into my local one last week they had a fair amount of mid-range GN Bats. Took a liking to a Nitro 5* @ £92 which is fairly cheap isnt it? Felt good when i was knocking a ball on it although i didnt buy it, very tempted to go back and see if its there and use it for next season as it was a big bat for 2lb 7oz.
Also had this years GM original LE gloves for £40 which i also thought was good...
Popped back in today when i was walking past to see if they had anything else in
They had GN Nitro 4* @ £64
5* @ £80
Evo Carbo @ £80
Powerbow & Evo Atomic's @£100
and GM Orignal LE 2011 Batting Gloves @ £32
+ some slazenger stuff
all looked very good value for money to me, didnt purchase anything myself, was very tempted by the GN bats though
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Popped back in today when i was walking past to see if they had anything else in
They had GN Nitro 4* @ £64
5* @ £80
Evo Carbo @ £80
and GM Orignal LE 2011 Batting Gloves @ £32
+ some slazenger stuff
all looked very good value for money to me...
Why does our Sports Direct only ever have (No Swearing Please) Slazenger bats?
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Why does our Sports Direct only ever have (No Swearing Please) Slazenger bats?
There was a lovely £250rrp slazenger @ £100. slightly too heavy for me though
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went into sports direct in Yeovil on tuesday, they had 1 bat. A crap slazenger that had 10mm edges and felt about 3lb. But, they have GN Evo 1000 gloves for £27 and the Evo 1000 pads for £40' a full set of top softs for £67! Also had some GM 909 D30 gloves and some GN Nitro 5 star pads and gloves cheap
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if you are a small man RH... £56 for some GM original L.E. mums and dads...
http://www.sportsdirect.com/gunn-and-moore-original-le-batting-pads-859272
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All this chat about end of season deals and sales got me all excitied yesterday, so I decided to do some research. Looked at my journey home and to my delight I foud that there was a SD shop in Newbury Retail Park, a mere 5 minutes out of my way!! It had to be worth the slight detour with all these Oblivions and other temptations with a tiny price tag attached!!
So I eagerly drove to the retail park and spotted the shop quickly. Found a parking space almost outside - that must be a sign.....they knew I was coming and had a handful of Oblivion powerhouse bats and a few Evo carbos and Slaz bats lined up for me to buy.....obviously!!! 8)
I strolled in and a helpful young lady kindly took me upstairs (it's been a while since that has happened! ;) )
And tucked away at the far side was the cricket gear, right in between the larger section of hockey and footy!
And me being me, looked straight at the bats! The collection there reminded me of ebay - several bats mainly being Kashmir Willow! The pick of the bunch was a Kookaburra Kahuna 150 :(
My shoulders slumped and I felt an overwhelming sense of disappointment!
I even looked at the softs....oh dear! No better!!
So my quest to find a reasonably priced Oblivion continues! ;)
Hope everyone else finds a better selection that I did.
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My local sports direct in Sheffield also has pretty much bugger all cricket wise. Certainly none of the good stuff like the GM LE gloves that someone posted earlier - shame this isn't on the website.
Also quite disappointed that the GM LE original pads are only small mens as these look really good and are a bargain (no good for me though as I'm 6'3).
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Got the GM LE gloves, dont like them though ........... anyone want to buy them for £40 i paid for them
I also got the SLazenger elite gloves for £30 and i dont like them either ..... anyone want to buy them?
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If you happen to have a meaty 2'10 oblivion, I'd probably have that off ya! ;)
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2.10 ????
Why Mr Hosking. . .u must be getting slow. . . i thought you was a 2lb 13/14oz man.
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2'10 is for 1st XI or if I'm opening. 2'13/14 is when batting 4/5.
Plus I'm not getting any younger! ;)
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I went there and got a pair of GN evo 1000 pads and gloves for 54 pounds :) they were having a mean sale with over 50% off the gear
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I went there and got a pair of GN evo 1000 pads and gloves for 54 pounds :) they were having a mean sale with over 50% off the gear
I got this little lot.... Oops:
These Slazenger Bats are rubbish and cheap are they? Well, I'd agree that they are certainly Cheap, and these are all pretty damn good bats...
(http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr293/tim2000s/2011-10-23byEye-Fi/P1040275.jpg)
These are an iBlade Pro, a V3 Pro, a Pure Blade Ultimate, a Pro Blade Elite Pro and a Power Blade Ultimate.
None of these is a particularly small bat, as you can see from the profiles:
(http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr293/tim2000s/2011-10-23byEye-Fi/P1040277.jpg)
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i had a look in leeds today with no joy :(
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i had a look in leeds today with no joy :(
To be fair, I've had to go to 7....
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Would you sell the V3 mate?
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Not sure about the one on the far left, pal.
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Not sure about the one on the far left, pal.
Wasn't an expensive one. Was got mainly to have a go with an iBlade after someone saying it was an interesting bat. It's bleached but it actually has 8 grains and some marks on the front. It weighs 2lb9oz and picks up like it weighs 2lb11oz. Has a very low middle with some interesting "Power Profile" shaping. It's not a plank, but as it's grade 4 willow, it doesn't have the largest middle.
Would you sell the V3 mate?
Only if someone paid £140 including P&P.
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Wowza! That's a lot lol id have payed half that...
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Wowza! That's a lot lol id have payed half that...
You might, but I've bought it, weighed it and taken the risk, and it wasn't half that to buy...
You however are buying a bat that is in good condition, comes from a seller with half decent feedback and allows you to understand exact weight and condition. So really, you aren't taking a chance. If you wish to operate in that fashion, where you take a chance, you are welcome to use ebay, but as you asked, I gave you an honest answer.
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Well explained ;)
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You however are buying a bat that is in good condition, comes from a seller with half decent feedback and allows you to understand exact weight and condition. So really, you aren't taking a chance. If you wish to operate in that fashion, where you take a chance, you are welcome to use ebay, but as you asked, I gave you an honest answer.
I agree 100%!!
If a get a bargain after taking a huge risk that it may be a plank, and it turns out to be a beauty, then why do people expect you to pass that bargain price on without any risk taking themselves! (I don't mean you personally Reds!)
If I purchased shares at a risky but low price and their value went up, then I wouldn't go and sell them for the same price I paid for them!! You sell them for what they are worth at that time! 8)
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Lol no offence taken mate :)
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tbh that's why I rarely sell any JJB/SD bargains on here. Members are savvy enough to know what the bat cost, but at the same time they expect you to take the risk of purchasing and pass on the bat at cost price (if it's a good example). Ebay is still the best place to shift this stuff as the market price for a bat is determined by what people believe it's worth. For that reason I often start my auctions at 99p.
If CBF wanted to set some market prices or guidelines for those wishing to sell these bargains on then I would offer them here first. Makes me sounds like a trader lol, I've only sold 4/5 bats ever!
That said, my team mates are the worst buyers in the world. They expect you to buy the bat, them to net with it, then to play a half dozen matches with it before deciding if they want it and expect you to sell it to them for £30. I saw a beautiful GM Flare 707 for £44.99 in JJB and texted 3 of my mates who desperately needed a bat with pics and not one brought it, or even the £25.49 GM Oblivion with those hidden good grains.
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tbh that's why I rarely sell any JJB/SD bargains on here. Members are savvy enough to know what the bat cost, but at the same time they expect you to take the risk of purchasing and pass on the bat at cost price (if it's a good example). Ebay is still the best place to shift this stuff as the market price for a bat is determined by what people believe it's worth. For that reason I often start my auctions at 99p.
If CBF wanted to set some market prices or guidelines for those wishing to sell these bargains on then I would offer them here first. Makes me sounds like a trader lol, I've only sold 4/5 bats ever!
That said, my team mates are the worst buyers in the world. They expect you to buy the bat, them to net with it, then to play a half dozen matches with it before deciding if they want it and expect you to sell it to them for £30. I saw a beautiful GM Flare 707 for £44.99 in JJB and texted 3 of my mates who desperately needed a bat with pics and not one brought it, or even the £25.49 GM Oblivion with those hidden good grains.
Boy, who wouldn't be a cricket retailer...
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a little off discussion, some great bats there mate, good finds!
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Any took a punt at these?
http://www.sportsdirect.com/gunn-and-moore-original-limited-edition-batting-gloves-859274
Or know what they are like?
Thanks
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yes and they are very good thanks!
(http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac151/buzzrockport/IMAG0313.jpg)
(http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac151/buzzrockport/IMAG0315.jpg)
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I bought them too, really nice gloves. Perhaps a tad smaller fit than my kooks but still ok.
Remember the 10% off codes if you get them, makes them even more of a bargain.
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what about these?
http://www.sportsdirect.com/slazenger-ultimate-cricket-gloves-854122
or these
http://www.sportsdirect.com/slazenger-ultimate-cricket-gloves-854131
They are about £60-£80 everywhere else, are they any good?
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what about these?
[url]http://www.sportsdirect.com/slazenger-ultimate-cricket-gloves-854122[/url]
or these
[url]http://www.sportsdirect.com/slazenger-ultimate-cricket-gloves-854131[/url]
They are about £60-£80 everywhere else, are they any good?
They're decent, although I can't see why you would need a Carbon Fibre palm...
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cos it's carbon fibre?
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cos it's carbon fibre?
not really answered the question has it! haha
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oooooooooo whats carbon fibre???i hae a carbon fibre fetish!
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I think it must just be the colour/effect of the palm
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Has anyone even thought about buying a cheap bat from sports direct, just to salvage the stickers to go on another bat?
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No, but it isn't a bad idea.
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I bought them too, really nice gloves. Perhaps a tad smaller fit than my kooks but still ok.
Remember the 10% off codes if you get them, makes them even more of a bargain.
Damnit, I completely forgot about the free codes when I bought the GM LE gloves the other day from there.
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I got my GM LE Gloves yesterday, must say I'm very impressed. superb quality and a great fit, I would say they're slightly smaller mens but they fit me fine.
I got a free mug and a magazine with it too, however the mug was completely smashed when I opened it (that's probably why it was free).
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I got my GM LE Gloves yesterday, must say I'm very impressed. superb quality and a great fit, I would say they're slightly smaller mens but they fit me fine.
I got a free mug and a magazine with it too, however the mug was completely smashed when I opened it (that's probably why it was free).
My free mug smashed within an hour of me opening the box!
It didnt just spontaneously smash however, my daughter launched it off the table.
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My mug is still going strong although it isn't fully knocked in yet!!
When it comes to the mug, the pressing and handle are important remember! ;)
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My mug is still going strong although it isn't fully knocked in yet!!
When it comes to the mug, the pressing and handle are important remember! ;)
That's what I wanted to do with it, however it was broken before I got a chance to - might try and replace it for free... ;)
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To be honest, I've been mugged off... :-[
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How do sports direct manage to sell stuff so cheap. As an example the GM original LE gloves that I got recently for about £29 had an original price of about £70, now I assume sports direct got a load of them cheap from somewhere presumably for something like £15 a pair so they have a decent margin for resale.
Do they get stuff like this direct from the brands or from other stores? If its direct from the brands then surely it would make more sense for them to sell them cheap themselves (of course they may not be able to do this for image reasons or perhaps not being allowed to undercut the retailers they supply).
Just thinking that I'm sure if the brands offered their old stock for sale on somewhere like here I'm sure they'd get snapped up for a better price for them and for us. I'd be more than happy to pay GM direct for the gloves I just bought if they had some sort of end of season offer.
Of course I have no experience of working in retail so all my comments might be daft but hopefully not.
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To be honest, I've been mugged off... :-[
Like
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It is far easier for the brands to sell off stock in volume to a retailer than have to sell off individual items themselves to the consumer. They can get rid of surpluses in one go and concentrate on their new ranges. It is what any supplier of any volume does in pretty much any industry.
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Are the Slazenger Ultimate pads or the other decent priced ones on Sports Direct any good? I'm in two minds between those and the 909 GM ones!
Advice would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks
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I'd go GM 909's pal. Great quality pads they are!
Welcome to the Forum.
Best get a new Credit Card...... ;)
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Thanks for the warm welcome Brucey!
You recommend me to purchase the 909 ones then?
Are they the best there? I do like the look of the Slazenger ones but like I said before I'm in two minds!
I've been told the Grey Nicolls Evo 1000 are good pads too, but I don't like the look of them!
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You are probably best to try them on first although you can always send them back (pending they send you the correct model :o)
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i just ordered an oblivion 4 star. probs gonna be a dog tho!
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If it's like mine then you'll be fine Simmy!
I know it's a gamble but I reckon most Oblivions would be reasonable.
Do what I did and don't expect anything too decent, so that you may be pleasantly surprised with a bit of luck! ;)
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got any pics of yours pete?
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If it's like mine then you'll be fine Simmy!
I know it's a gamble but I reckon most Oblivions would be reasonable.
Do what I did and don't expect anything too decent, so that you may be pleasantly surprised with a bit of luck! ;)
It wasn't that the one I ordered was a dog, it was simply that it was in terrible condition and had been roundly abused, and the discount they offered for the damage wasn't worth it.
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(http://i551.photobucket.com/albums/ii471/petehosk/GrayNicolls/oblivion4star/b844869d.jpg)
(http://i551.photobucket.com/albums/ii471/petehosk/GrayNicolls/oblivion4star/070044b6.jpg)
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and thats a four star!! wtf!!
lovely!
looks big as well
did u get it off net or did u find it in store!
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Off the net fella - and knocked it in and tried it with bowling machine balls and goes like a train!
But I still think it's a gamble and you'll get good ones, and you'll get not so good ones!
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if mine is like that i will be really really happy!
if its a dog! i will be gutted but oh well
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As I wasn't expecting anything too decent, I was chuffed when mine arrived! And was over the moon when I netted with it!! :D
And as Tim said, his Oblivion from SD wasn't a bad bat at all....it's the condition it came in that was the let-down!! So good reason to be hopeful fella.
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yeah i guess.
if worst comes to worst i can put it on ebay n try get the money back.
just having only ever had one gn in my life thought it was time to try another.
i dont expect it to be like any of my h4l's but it ifs half decent its a bonus
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Just ordered the following from Sports Direct!
Slazenger Pro Cricket Socks Colour: Grey Size: Mens 1 £3.00 £3.00
Gunn and Moore Training Trousers Colour: Multi Size: Large 1 £8.00 £8.00 Gunn and Moore 909 D30 Leg Guards Mens Colour: White Size: Mens 1 £32.00 £32.00
adidas England ODI ECB Long Sleeve Shirt 2011 Colour: New Navy Size: Extra Lge 1 £11.00 £11.00
Gray Nicolls Cricket Bat Cover Colour: Blue/White 1 £1.00 £1.00
adidas Samba Super Mens Colour: Black/Running White Size: 12 1 £32.00 £32.00
Gunn Orig d3o Bat GlvCL13 Size: Mens R/H 1 £40.00 £40.00
Gunn and Moore Original Limited Edition Batting Gloves Size: Mens R/H 1 £32.00 £32.00
I ordered last night, however I still haven't received my confirmation order by e-mail! It's been over 12 hours since I ordered and I'm still waiting!
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Yup, mine looked like this:
(http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr293/tim2000s/2011-10-06113545.jpg)
and was a decent size. It was the £5 discount offered against this:
(http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr293/tim2000s/2011-10-06112433.jpg)
that got on my nerves...
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Tim....stand back from the camera as you're scaring Simmy!!
I can't believe they only offered you a fiver discount!!! >:(
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Tim....stand back from the camera as you're scaring Simmy!!
I can't believe they only offered you a fiver discount!!! >:(
Quite >:(
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Just ordered the following from Sports Direct!
Slazenger Pro Cricket Socks Colour: Grey Size: Mens 1 £3.00 £3.00
Gunn and Moore Training Trousers Colour: Multi Size: Large 1 £8.00 £8.00 Gunn and Moore 909 D30 Leg Guards Mens Colour: White Size: Mens 1 £32.00 £32.00
adidas England ODI ECB Long Sleeve Shirt 2011 Colour: New Navy Size: Extra Lge 1 £11.00 £11.00
Gray Nicolls Cricket Bat Cover Colour: Blue/White 1 £1.00 £1.00
adidas Samba Super Mens Colour: Black/Running White Size: 12 1 £32.00 £32.00
Gunn Orig d3o Bat GlvCL13 Size: Mens R/H 1 £40.00 £40.00
Gunn and Moore Original Limited Edition Batting Gloves Size: Mens R/H 1 £32.00 £32.00
I ordered last night, however I still haven't received my confirmation order by e-mail! It's been over 12 hours since I ordered and I'm still waiting!
Those gloves and pads are certainly bargains and very good price
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Can't go wrong at those prices Elsi!!
Hope they have all the gear in stock for you.
If so, then that's surely mosy of your softs sorted for next season?
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Cheere Pete & Cover Drive!
Think I've got too many gloves now after yesterday's spending spree!!
I've already got two pairs of Puma Iridium 5000 gloves, pair of GN 5* xiphos gloves and two pairs of GN Powerbow Test gloves!! Add my new GM collection, I'll have 6 sets of different gloves to choose from!!!
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Cheere Pete & Cover Drive!
Think I've got too many gloves now after yesterday's spending spree!!
I've already got two pairs of Puma Iridium 5000 gloves, pair of GN 5* xiphos gloves and two pairs of GN Powerbow Test gloves!! Add my new GM collection, I'll have 6 sets of different gloves to choose from!!!
Almost as bad as Pete with Bats...
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mines got a few marks in back! will get a topic up now!
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Iv just purchased a Slazenger v200 county, rrp £209 for £30. a gamble but at £30 i cant really complain
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Is this following helmet Albion Ultimate 98 or prototype of it?
http://www.sportsdirect.com/albion-ultimate-cricket-helmet--859018?colcode=85901803 (http://www.sportsdirect.com/albion-ultimate-cricket-helmet--859018?colcode=85901803)
If Ultimate 98 then it is a bargain price really.
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Is this following helmet Albion Ultimate 98 or prototype of it?
[url]http://www.sportsdirect.com/albion-ultimate-cricket-helmet--859018?colcode=85901803[/url] ([url]http://www.sportsdirect.com/albion-ultimate-cricket-helmet--859018?colcode=85901803[/url])
If Ultimate 98 then it is a bargain price really.
At that price point, it will be the ultimate classic. Same lid with steel grill
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Is this following helmet Albion Ultimate 98 or prototype of it?
[url]http://www.sportsdirect.com/albion-ultimate-cricket-helmet--859018?colcode=85901803[/url] ([url]http://www.sportsdirect.com/albion-ultimate-cricket-helmet--859018?colcode=85901803[/url])
If Ultimate 98 then it is a bargain price really.
Hmmmm, tempted by a bottle green one.
Not as big a fan of Albion as I am Masuri, but it must be worth a go for less than £40
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Or the ultimate debut.
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Yeah, says steel grill on sports direct website.
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Or the ultimate debut.
What's the RRP on the Debut? I thought that was lower than £85
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Anyone know when sports direct are getting the 2015 gear?
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Just got my Masuri Test Elite delivered today bargain at £60, i do have a pea head so could grab a small mens.
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What's the RRP on the Debut? I thought that was lower than £85
They are not the debut.They have the black nuts not silver.( I was looking at these myself)
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I took a punt on one which arrived yesterday, it's the Ultimate Classic version which I have seen elsewhere with a RRP of £85. Seems quite comfortable and light so far but obviously haven't batted in it yet :)
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I took a punt on one which arrived yesterday, it's the Ultimate Classic version which I have seen elsewhere with a RRP of £85. Seems quite comfortable and light so far but obviously haven't batted in it yet :)
Im debating to get it or the elite club.In the gold colourway :)
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I took a punt on one which arrived yesterday, it's the Ultimate Classic version which I have seen elsewhere with a RRP of £85. Seems quite comfortable and light so far but obviously haven't batted in it yet :)
Is it Carbon Fibre shell like it was on Ultimate 98 Titanium?
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Anyone know when sports direct are getting the 2015 gear?
Looks like they might be getting some Kook gear certainly doing the bags and the cheaper Softs
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Frustrating that they seem to be the only place in the UK with the GN Matrix available on pre-order albeit the '350' version.
I've been wanting to get my hands on one of these for ages but don't want to import from Aus. >:(
Wonder if this will be introduced to next years range the same as the F18 was this year...
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Pretty sure matrix is gone next season from our range, had a quick look at next seasons range the other day.
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Pretty sure matrix is gone next season from our range, had a quick look at next seasons range the other day.
Oh well, I just couldn't justify the import / potential custom charges getting one sent over here..
How's the new range looking?
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Is it Carbon Fibre shell like it was on Ultimate 98 Titanium?
Yeah it is mate.
I got the 2013 helmet sent with the smaller grille that can't be moved up of down.
The newer ones have a closer knit carbon fibre and a bigger grille that gives more coverage of your chin(s)
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Oh well, I just couldn't justify the import / potential custom charges getting one sent over here..
How's the new range looking?
Only had a look at some pics but looked good, an old favourite makes a return. The exchange rate has swung back round in favour of the UK guys now plus I know there will be a few specials in terms of the matrix coming up, might not be as expensive as it seems.
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Only had a look at some pics but looked good, an old favourite makes a return. The exchange rate has swung back round in favour of the UK guys now plus I know there will be a few specials in terms of the matrix coming up, might not be as expensive as it seems.
Will keep my eye out for some potential deals then. :)
Noticed on a recent video on YouTube what looks to be some of the new range but couldn't make it out fully, you can see the Omega with different decals and what looks to be a Fusion to the right possibly?.
(http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag349/adicundy/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps73aff871.jpg)[/URL]
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Great bloke chopper. Yeah the fusion, omega is different shape to UK model. Hard to keep secrets these days it seems.
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Oops, blame it on being bored at work mate for spotting that :D
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Pretty sure matrix is gone next season from our range, had a quick look at next seasons range the other day.
How did you come across the new range?
Any links?
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Spotted on Twitter this morning, the new Fusion I believe.
(http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag349/adicundy/image.jpg1_zpsspt1ncbe.jpg) (http://s1372.photobucket.com/user/adicundy/media/image.jpg1_zpsspt1ncbe.jpg.html)
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Yep, very similar in shape to last seasons matrix, full shape low middle.
Aussie omega is quite different to UK version to.
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Yep, very similar in shape to last seasons matrix, full shape low middle.
Aussie omega is quite different to UK version to.
What sort of profile for the aussie omega skip?
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Fairly full, highish spine, it's their only bat with more traditional curved face.
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The pervading feeling I have from that photo is the size of the bats. they're enormous (qualified by the fact they could be 5lb and like granite).
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SD doing 10% discount on all Slazenger cricket kit to celebrate Jimmy beating the wickets record.
Use code JIMMY10 at checkout, apparently only for limited time but doesn't say how long that is
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SD doing 10% discount on all Slazenger cricket kit to celebrate Jimmy beating the wickets record.
Use code JIMMY10 at checkout, apparently only for limited time but doesn't say how long that is
Great news! I might get full kit - I'd love to be able to bat like Jimmy does after today :(
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Nipped in SD, in the centre of England's fourth biggest city. Two Slaz bats at £85, and a pair of pads. :o :o