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Title: Testing for what I wonder?
Post by: uknsaunders on September 08, 2011, 11:49:18 AM
http://www.gm-cricket.com/range/adult_bats/fake_bat.aspx
Title: Re: Testing for what I wonder?
Post by: tim2000s on September 08, 2011, 11:53:27 AM
[url]http://www.gm-cricket.com/range/adult_bats/fake_bat.aspx[/url]

Brilliant. Wonder where I can get this new model...

Looks a lot like a Luna ;)
Title: Re: Testing for what I wonder?
Post by: Liam-SCCC on September 08, 2011, 12:04:49 PM
Their new bats are released today, can't wait!
Title: Re: Testing for what I wonder?
Post by: uknsaunders on September 08, 2011, 12:09:18 PM
Their new bats are released today, can't wait!

One new bat is orange, seen a pic on cricket insight.
Title: Re: Testing for what I wonder?
Post by: Tom on September 08, 2011, 12:11:56 PM
Led to believe there could be upto 3 bats coming out, we'll see!

http://www.cricketinsight.co.uk/?p=163
Title: Re: Testing for what I wonder?
Post by: Lekka Global Alliance on September 08, 2011, 12:17:17 PM
Being a 5 Star Dealer I'm excited about the launch of the 2012 range.
Title: Re: Testing for what I wonder?
Post by: uknsaunders on September 08, 2011, 12:28:55 PM
Halo is one in yellow, Epic in orange:-

http://yfrog.com/z/o0loyj
Title: Re: Testing for what I wonder?
Post by: johnnyw on September 08, 2011, 12:57:35 PM
Looks like the icon has gone to 1884...dont like the look of the gear to be honest
Title: Re: Testing for what I wonder?
Post by: Colesy on September 08, 2011, 12:59:19 PM
That bat on the left of the Halo looks like it says 1908 or something
Title: Re: Testing for what I wonder?
Post by: tim2000s on September 08, 2011, 01:05:49 PM
1885
Title: Re: Testing for what I wonder?
Post by: Colesy on September 08, 2011, 01:07:05 PM
What's the idea behind that name? Looks like a modern day bat, not one from 1885?
Title: Re: Testing for what I wonder?
Post by: Liam-SCCC on September 08, 2011, 01:07:26 PM
The original gloves look horrible!
Title: Re: Testing for what I wonder?
Post by: Colesy on September 08, 2011, 01:07:26 PM
Either way, I want a Halo.
Title: Re: Testing for what I wonder?
Post by: Edward Lowy on September 08, 2011, 03:54:52 PM
[url]http://www.gm-cricket.com/range/adult_bats/fake_bat.aspx[/url]


ooopppsss, we're on it!  :o
Title: Re: Testing for what I wonder?
Post by: Edward Lowy on September 08, 2011, 04:10:45 PM
The original gloves look horrible!

Good eyesight mate!  :o
Title: Re: Testing for what I wonder?
Post by: Nickauger on September 08, 2011, 04:26:05 PM
Soooo confused. Where is that link supposed to go?
Title: Re: Testing for what I wonder?
Post by: 123* on September 08, 2011, 04:29:22 PM
(http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac151/buzzrockport/136859.jpg)

Take it these are the new Original LE gloves? Haven't changed really just the two stripes.
Title: Re: Testing for what I wonder?
Post by: tim2000s on September 08, 2011, 04:31:28 PM
Soooo confused. Where is that link supposed to go?
It went to a placeholder for a site that shouldn't have been available in public with the title "Fake Bat".
Title: Re: Testing for what I wonder?
Post by: Nickauger on September 08, 2011, 05:15:30 PM
It went to a placeholder for a site that shouldn't have been available in public with the title "Fake Bat".

Thanks Tim lol but you have shed absolutely no more light on my confusion.
Title: Re: Testing for what I wonder?
Post by: Edward Lowy on September 10, 2011, 06:30:47 AM
Take it these are the new Original LE gloves? Haven't changed really just the two stripes.

Nope!
Title: Re: Testing for what I wonder?
Post by: Edward Lowy on September 10, 2011, 06:33:12 AM
Thanks Tim lol but you have shed absolutely no more light on my confusion.

Now this isn't complicated...

...the link was used when testing the part of the site some time back, that's all.

Kind regards

Edward
Title: Re: Testing for what I wonder?
Post by: 100 not out on September 10, 2011, 06:38:35 AM
Are you able to say anything more about the 2012 range Ed?

is the Maestro back??
Title: Re: Testing for what I wonder?
Post by: Lekka Global Alliance on September 10, 2011, 06:51:28 AM
I'm sure Edward will expand further after 5 star distributors and dealers have received all details.
Title: Re: Testing for what I wonder?
Post by: Liam-SCCC on September 10, 2011, 07:21:43 AM
Good eyesight mate!  :o

Well, from what I can see. I will give you the benefit of the doubt until I see better pics......

.......when will that be?
Title: Re: Testing for what I wonder?
Post by: Buzz on September 10, 2011, 08:21:24 AM
I'm sure Edward will expand further after 5 star distributors and dealers have received all details.

why do you keep going on about your 5* dealer status? there are a number of gunn and Moore retailers on here and people can get gm stuff almost anywhere, even sainsburys.
thanks to modern media I'm pretty sure everyone will find out about the new kit almost together.
Title: Re: Testing for what I wonder?
Post by: Lekka Global Alliance on September 10, 2011, 09:29:00 AM
Maybe you can show me posts where I "keep going on about being a 5 Star dealer"  and while you are at it you can show proof of 5 Star Dealers on here.  (unless the dealers are keeping it under wraps)
Title: Re: Testing for what I wonder?
Post by: Edward Lowy on September 10, 2011, 11:50:07 AM
Well, from what I can see. I will give you the benefit of the doubt until I see better pics......

That's big of you, appreciated!  :)
Title: Re: Testing for what I wonder?
Post by: SempreSami on September 15, 2011, 01:57:13 PM
Has the chevron pattern been ditched from the Original LE pads?
Title: Re: Testing for what I wonder?
Post by: Edward Lowy on September 15, 2011, 08:15:36 PM
Has the chevron pattern been ditched from the Original LE pads?

Yup!
Title: Re: Testing for what I wonder?
Post by: Mr Cricket on September 16, 2011, 08:34:09 AM
when will we be able to see the new gear?
Title: Re: Testing for what I wonder?
Post by: Howzat on September 16, 2011, 11:33:08 AM
Monday
Title: Re: Testing for what I wonder?
Post by: Edward Lowy on September 16, 2011, 11:42:22 AM
when will we be able to see the new gear?

The website should be updated next week
Title: Re: Testing for what I wonder?
Post by: Howzat on September 16, 2011, 11:55:09 AM
Cricinsight have pics of all the GM 2012 gear already but are not allowed to release them
Title: Re: Testing for what I wonder?
Post by: mattw on September 16, 2011, 12:06:41 PM
on cricket hockey website they've got the promo pictures of the new bats...
Title: Re: Testing for what I wonder?
Post by: tim2000s on September 16, 2011, 12:30:50 PM
I'm loving the 1885 and the Halo!

(http://www.cricket-hockey.com/shop/images/gm-1885.jpg)

(http://www.cricket-hockey.com/shop/images/gm-halo.jpg)

(http://www.cricket-hockey.com/shop/images/gm-epic.jpg)
Title: Re: Testing for what I wonder?
Post by: jonpinson on September 16, 2011, 12:39:44 PM
Two out of three new models with no concaving. I wonder if this is the first indication that trends are changing back to more traditional designs.
Title: Re: Testing for what I wonder?
Post by: uknsaunders on September 16, 2011, 12:44:06 PM
Until we get some "hands-on" reviews it's difficult to tell. 1885 looks like a traditional profile bat beefed up, Halo possibly a Hero/T20 bat and the Epic a typical Asian profile bat. You could say the Epic is an Apex with a spine going to the toe.

What bothers me with most GM's is the thickness of the edges towards the top. Maybe it's me but I feel compared to most bats too much wood sits in the splice area. Might be for pickup/durability issues though.
Title: Re: Testing for what I wonder?
Post by: Liam-SCCC on September 16, 2011, 12:50:09 PM
I love no concaving! That 1885 looks amazing!
Title: Re: Testing for what I wonder?
Post by: uknsaunders on September 16, 2011, 12:55:33 PM
Edward, any chance of doing some hands-on testing?. Would be good PR.
Title: Re: Testing for what I wonder?
Post by: jonpinson on September 16, 2011, 01:06:14 PM
Until we get some "hands-on" reviews it's difficult to tell. 1885 looks like a traditional profile bat beefed up, Halo possibly a Hero/T20 bat and the Epic a typical Asian profile bat. You could say the Epic is an Apex with a spine going to the toe.

What bothers me with most GM's is the thickness of the edges towards the top. Maybe it's me but I feel compared to most bats too much wood sits in the splice area. Might be for pickup/durability issues though.

And more wood up top can mean better pickup too. I cringe at the Laver Special-esque shapes where the first 6 inches of the blade are thinner than the handle. Just looks like a snap waiting to happen.

I think GM have got this right and can look forward to a very successful 2012!

Wonder which model Swanny will be using now?
Title: Re: Testing for what I wonder?
Post by: Liam-SCCC on September 16, 2011, 01:07:37 PM
I reckon Swann will use th epic
Title: Re: Testing for what I wonder?
Post by: jimba101 on September 16, 2011, 01:08:30 PM
Sorry if this is stupid post and has already been covered. Which of the current 2011 range had been ditched in place of these?
Title: Re: Testing for what I wonder?
Post by: mattw on September 16, 2011, 01:09:10 PM
Did anyone have then chance to play with a Luna? Really felt nice in the hands and the pick up on them were lovely.
Title: Re: Testing for what I wonder?
Post by: jonpinson on September 16, 2011, 01:10:20 PM
Sorry if this is stupid post and has already been covered. Which of the current 2011 range had been ditched in place of these?

Apex has gone, so they have effectively added two more ranges.
Title: Re: Testing for what I wonder?
Post by: mattw on September 16, 2011, 01:12:37 PM
Apex has gone, so they have effectively added two more ranges.

Well to me the Flare/1885/Halo all look quite similar.
Title: Re: Testing for what I wonder?
Post by: uknsaunders on September 16, 2011, 01:12:52 PM
Jon - did say pickup could be a reason for bigger edges at the top as well as durability.

Mattw - yes, Luna has a great pickup, though the concaving in the middle helps.
Title: Re: Testing for what I wonder?
Post by: Liam-SCCC on September 16, 2011, 01:17:40 PM
Did anyone have then chance to play with a Luna? Really felt nice in the hands and the pick up on them were lovely.

I used a Luna 808, was going to buy it of my friend, however, when I netted with it it felt horrible. I'm not sure whether it was me not finding the middle (because of the scoops?), but it felt really tinny and dead. It did had a compression crack, but then again so does my Talisman that goes and feels wonderful.
Title: Re: Testing for what I wonder?
Post by: uknsaunders on September 16, 2011, 01:18:43 PM
related note - can we rename this thread GM 2012 Product Discussion and stick it under the GM Forum.

I think that would make sense.
Title: Re: Testing for what I wonder?
Post by: jonpinson on September 16, 2011, 01:18:52 PM
Well to me the Flare/1885/Halo all look quite similar.

Fair point, but I suppose to counter that they would argue that 10 years ago when nearly all bats were 'traditional', most models were fairly similar.

I can see differences in all three, but by their nature they are similar. I suppose that is a gamble in some respects, but they have certainly proven they know how to make desirable bats.
Title: Re: Testing for what I wonder?
Post by: jamesisapayne on September 16, 2011, 02:20:32 PM
I can see differences in all three, but by their nature they are similar.
I think they're very similar Jon, in fact so similar that I think you'll have difficulties telling them apart except for the stickers once you pick a few up.
Title: Re: Testing for what I wonder?
Post by: tim2000s on September 16, 2011, 02:38:56 PM
I think you'll notice the difference only when you try and play a ball with them all...
Title: Re: Testing for what I wonder?
Post by: SempreSami on September 16, 2011, 02:43:36 PM
The Epic reminds me of the Hero, but with more consistent edges from the shoulder down. But then side on it does look virtually identical to the Apex, as someone's already noted.
Title: Re: Testing for what I wonder?
Post by: Cover_Drive on September 16, 2011, 03:10:00 PM
Flare seem to have highest swell position, 1885 mid and Halo low so I see a difference there.

I love 1885 colour scheme.