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Companies => Off-the-shelf companies => Gray Nicolls => Topic started by: ItsJustCricket on August 16, 2012, 11:44:10 AM
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Hello all,
We have just got our mits on the 2013 Gray-Nicolls catalogue, the first of any such catalogues to come our way yet.
I'm surprised they dropped the Quantum, but the new range looks great, and I'm sure the likes of the Dynadrive and Maverick will be hugely popular, but to be honest, I really don't know where to begin with the others. The E41 and A61, in particular. I believe they have been on the Australian market for a while, but brand new to these shores, and for me, they both look exactly the same (apart from the stickers). Why are they so similar?
Also, from all the options available, what are you guys most interested in (especially from the new range)? It would be great to get some kind of idea because, as much as we'd like to stock everything, we simply won't be able to do that, so need to make sure we choose very carefully.
One mistake we made this year was to not order in more GN100s and Legends at the outset, as Gray-Nicolls quickly ran out and didn't get any more in, so I'm thinking the same situation may happen for the some of the other models in 2013...
Anyway, would be great to get some guidance and advice...
Cheers,
Paul
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I suspect that the dynadrive will be extremely popular judging by people I have spoken to!! ;)
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Personally I am most interested in the Dynadrive which I imagine will be another big success as per the Scoop. Also the keeping gear looks interesting with a new style palm that I have not seen before on any gloves. If the innovation proves successful I am sure these will be popular.
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Yeah I think getting quite a few dynadrives in early would be good as I can see the demand of them being like the scoop last year. A few people I know really want to get their hands on one.
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Is the oblivion in the 2013 range ? :)
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It looks like the dynadrive is going to be popular - I personally do not like the look of the Maverick - but it looks like it's going to be their flagship model for the coming season.
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Paul,
Dynadrive (will be like the GN 100 this year - off the shelves in a flash) and Maverick will be quick movers IMO
Among the Aussie versions - E41 is the clear winner - dont be surprised if you get lots of orders from our Aussie forum members if these are prices as per the UK market :)
I will certainly buy a Maverick
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Dynadrive and E41 for me...
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Just saw a tweet from Owzat Cricket saying they have a few dynadrives instore for £200. They've moved early to get them in!
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Just saw a tweet from Owzat Cricket saying they have a few dynadrives instore for £200. They've moved early to get them in!
I think All Rounder have them in too. Meanwhile GN have tweeted us saying we can't order until November. We are clearly very low in their pecking order when it comes to retailers... :(
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Is the oblivion in the 2013 range ? :)
Yes, along with the Powerbow, Kaboom, Legend and Scoop...
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Thank god for that as owzat cricket seem to be having problems getting me and oblivion players 2.8 :D
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Any idea when we could get official pictures of the sticker designs etc..
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Paul,
Dynadrive (will be like the GN 100 this year - off the shelves in a flash) and Maverick will be quick movers IMO
Among the Aussie versions - E41 is the clear winner - dont be surprised if you get lots of orders from our Aussie forum members if these are prices as per the UK market :)
I will certainly buy a Maverick
Thanks, Yash - what makes the E41 so much better than the A61?
I haven't seen either in the flesh yet, but from the stock photos, they look exactly the same...
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Any idea when we could get official pictures of the sticker designs etc..
I'm sure Tom and Leo have some from when they went down to Robertsbridge for the launch a few weeks ago...
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Thanks, Yash - what makes the E41 so much better than the A61?
I haven't seen either in the flesh yet, but from the stock photos, they look exactly the same...
A61 - High Spine and concaving, E41 - big edges, lower spine height, less concaving. Middle position looks similar on both from the profile shots I've seen.
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Thank god for that as owzat cricket seem to be having problems getting me and oblivion players 2.8 :D
Not Owzat's fault - they must've just run out in that weight and not been able to replace. We approached GN recently about getting some Oblivion and Powerbow Players in, and they said the lightest they had left in either was 2.10! From a retailer's POV, you really need to get your initial stock order with GN right, as they're very often out of stock of something that you want. This is not so much of a problem with our other suppliers, interestingly...
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They obviously don't know how much stock you have shifted recently...
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A61 - High Spine and concaving, E41 - big edges, lower spine height, less concaving. Middle position looks similar on both from the profile shots I've seen.
Just checked their stock shots again, and the concaving, spine and edges all look exactly the same to me. I guess this proves how little stock photos reveal about a bat. But even GN's descriptions about the shape is exactly the same for both bats!
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Yeah - the stock shots really don't tell you much. That's what I got from reading around a bit, so who knows. We'll have to wait and see, or pop along to the GN stand at Lord's if anyone is going, and take a look!
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This is not so much of a problem with our other suppliers, interestingly...
That's a bit strange...
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We'll have to wait and see, or pop along to the GN stand at Lord's if anyone is going, and take a look!
Anyone know any more info about this show @ Lords yet?
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I'm looking forward to seeing the dynadrive/e 41 and the maverick
I think GN are the front runners, out of all the major players now
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Anyone know any more info about this show @ Lords yet?
It's on Monday the 17th of September. I think most manufacturers will be there apart from Kookaburra, Puma, Slazenger and GM (who are all doing the Twickenham show instead). I'm going to both - will you be at the Lord's one, Matt?
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Dynadrive for me too.
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It's on Monday the 17th of September. I think most manufacturers will be there apart from Kookaburra, Puma, Slazenger and GM (who are all doing the Twickenham show instead). I'm going to both - will you be at the Lord's one, Matt?
I would indeed like to go, I'll have to see if I can get it off work.
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Just checked their stock shots again, and the concaving, spine and edges all look exactly the same to me. I guess this proves how little stock photos reveal about a bat. But even GN's descriptions about the shape is exactly the same for both bats!
I had both the e41 and A61. Very different profiles. However, I might be wrong as the A61 that I got was a player issue pre-release bat, so not sure if GN Aus have made any changes to the profile in the last 6-10 months.
As per GN Aus, the e41 has a slightly lower middle than the A61. But the A61 that I got had a pretty long middle.
The A61 I had was very similar to M&H Distinction from 2010/11.
The e41 uses better grade of willow than the A61 - at least for the shop bats.
Agreed, stock pictures are very misleading - looking forward to seeing these bats @ Lord's
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scoop got
dynadrive will have
had a go on a very good e41 from auss very good but like the retro
also finally going to get a df magnum
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Courtesy CI
From the pics it seems A61 has smaller spine but bigger edges compared to E41 and marginally less concaving although E41 seems a bigger bat in general to me but then again pic can be deceiving
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Saving up for my 18th birthday in June 2013 will buy myself a dynadrive in about 2.12-2.14 assuming they're going to be g1 and maybe an e41 but more likely a blank bat or h4l monster. Will the e41 scoop be coming to the UK?
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Dynadrive will sell heaps, as badass as the scoop but not as radical which has put some people I know off.
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Saving up for my 18th birthday in June 2013 will buy myself a dynadrive in about 2.12-2.14 assuming they're going to be g1 and maybe an e41 but more likely a blank bat or h4l monster. Will the e41 scoop be coming to the UK?
why only grade 1 my scoop is a so called grade 2 but looks and i guess plays as well as most i have had
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The only two I've actually used went quite poorly and had less than 6 grains with plenty of blemishes I'm not hung up on the aesthetics of a bat but I do like them to look and play nice but I guess It's just my friends' bad luck, I'm glad your scoop plays well and I may well purchase one but there's only one cricket shop within about 20 miles of ny house!
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The only two I've actually used went quite poorly and had less than 6 grains with plenty of blemishes I'm not hung up on the aesthetics of a bat but I do like them to look and play nice but I guess It's just my friends' bad luck, I'm glad your scoop plays well and I may well purchase one but there's only one cricket shop within about 20 miles of ny house!
Where are you based, mate? Will have to add your area to our wish list of locations (in which to add branches) if we grow sufficiently in the next few years!
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It's on Monday the 17th of September. I think most manufacturers will be there apart from Kookaburra, Puma, Slazenger and GM (who are all doing the Twickenham show instead). I'm going to both - will you be at the Lord's one, Matt?
I've booked the day off, so I should see you there Paul!
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Near Liverpool, and that would be fantastic, come next year I'll likely be getting a train down to london to examine your wares!
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Where are you based, mate? Will have to add your area to our wish list of locations (in which to add branches) if we grow sufficiently in the next few years!
Yes you will Paul! Only one cricket shop around here and not a great selection anymore either, would be perfect if It's Just Cricket came to Liverpool.
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The dynadrive looks awesome, (from what ive seen on sky sports) and the e41 looks awesome, liked that since usman khawaja used it in the 2010/2011 ashes!!
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Just seen the Colossus in the GCCC catalogue... That thing s huuugggeeee
Description in catalogue - sweet spot position = everywhere
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I'm looking forward to seeing the dynadrive/e 41 and the maverick
I think GN are the front runners, out of all the major players now
Interesting quote, mate, and I'm inclined to agree. I think some people at GM, Slazenger and Kookaburra might beg to differ, but does anyone dispute that GN are on top of the tree right now?
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GN have the most varied range, certainly.
I am unconvinced by their softs.
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Question.... What is it the bigget selling big name brand in the UK?
I think it is GN followed closely by Kookaburra here in Oz
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GN have the most varied range, certainly.
I am unconvinced by their softs.
There's an interesting quote from Chanderpaul in the catalogue where he basically describes them as delivering consistently excellent equipment, "especially the bats". I took this as a subtle dig on the softs...
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Which is damning when a bat handle he was using had 'SF' on the end of it
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I think All Rounder have them in too. Meanwhile GN have tweeted us saying we can't order until November. We are clearly very low in their pecking order when it comes to retailers... :(
That will change over time mate - and you'll smaller manufacturers that you will be higher up the pecking order with as well.
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I'm thinking you should go for the E41 over the A61 (edge size wins over spine height for most clubbies) and take some Dynadrive's. Personally, I'm not as convinced that they'll be the massive hit that Scoops were though - the reason being that a lot of people bought Scoops this year on the proverbial whima nd have not used them much on the field and might not want to do the same a second time.
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Just saw a tweet from Owzat Cricket saying they have a few dynadrives instore for £200. They've moved early to get them in!
Saw the Dynadrive in the flesh today. Absolute monster of a bat for it's weight and incredible pick up. The scoops are quite deep into the back of the bat and combined with a flat face gives it HUGE edges. The willow itself was nothing special aesthetically. Fairly clean grains but the two they had remaining had 6 grains. Lovely, lovely bat though
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Where are these bats any around 2lb 9oz if I can I want a dynadrive in the next week
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I'm not sure as there weren't any weights on them but going on pick-up I would say they were around that mark maybe 2.10 - difficult to tell with the wood removed in the scoops but a very light pick-up. I normally use 2.10 and I found them light
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Just seen this video - http://www.videofy.me/cricketstoreonline/603876 he has a point.
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Just seen this video - [url]http://www.videofy.me/cricketstoreonline/603876[/url] he has a point.
Good find, Jack - they really are ridiculously similar! Didn't realise they all had flat faces, though - and the Dynadrive too - Gray-Nicolls seems to have fallen head over heels with the flat face all of a sudden. I wonder why?!
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Tall Paul, did you get any more news on GN's policy over shipping overseas .. i got my hands on a catalogue from roberstsbridge yesterday, tempted to put an order together with the new legend gear, ps you never did get back to me regards the GM pad sizings
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Tall Paul, did you get any more news on GN's policy over shipping overseas .. i got my hands on a catalogue from roberstsbridge yesterday, tempted to put an order together with the new legend gear, ps you never did get back to me regards the GM pad sizings
Hi Alex, I will call GN today and plead our case with them! I'll keep you posted. Sorry about the pads! I couldn't find much in the GM catalogue but will take some measurements today. What is your instep to knee cap measurement?
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dropped you an email, cheers
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We have placed our initial order with Gray Nicolls and will go and hand pick the bats once the stock arrives. I saw the range 2 weeks ago and was quite impressed with Dynadrive as well as E41. Hopefully we can get some custom made Dynadrives.
Regards
Asad
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Are GN UK doing the Colossus Asad? Seen the Oz version the other day and it looks huuugggee
Don't know if this link will work.
http://issuu.com/gccricketcentre/docs/4718_gccc_68pg_catalogue
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No Colossus isn't coming to the UK, only the E41 and A61
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No Colossus isn't coming to the UK, only the E41 and A61
I think Colossus was one of the bat which I saw GNs rep had
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May be a late addition to the range then, wasn't part of the line up we saw back in June.
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certainly not in the 2013 catalogue
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just checked , Colossus will be available
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Just arranged a meeting with our Gray-Nicolls rep for Wednesday, so will be placing our order then.
This'll actually be the first time I have ever met a GN rep in the flesh. I think the clincher was when I said I wanted to order in some Dynadrives in bulk! :)
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hmmm dynadrive. :D... might even convince me to sell my two guns for one of them. :o...
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Dynadrive yes
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Just arranged a meeting with our Gray-Nicolls rep for Wednesday, so will be placing our order then.
This'll actually be the first time I have ever met a GN rep in the flesh. I think the clincher was when I said I wanted to order in some Dynadrives in bulk! :)
Why couldn't you arrange it for friday next, so i could "test" a few samples... Objecive view and all that! :P
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ooh!! hope they are reasonably priced...from what i have heard abt 2013 prices i might never buy a GM again :(
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ooh!! hope they are reasonably priced...from what i have heard abt 2013 prices i might never buy a GM again :(
Don't worry, Dynadrives will be extremely well priced, Tushar: RRP of £200. Same price as the G2 Scoop was this year. It appears they are only doing them in G2 (unless they are reserving a special G1 option for the big retailers only, like they did with the Scoop)...
This is yet another selling point of the Dynadrive for me. Can't wait to get a few in!
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i think the maverick will be a good addition i have heard good things about this bat already and the dynadrive is a big hit in our tals at are club
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Just been to local shop and they had a few Dynadrives in! Very nice profile and pick up but very overpriced for me!
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Just been to local shop and they had a few Dynadrives in! Very nice profile and pick up but very overpriced for me!
What were they selling for?
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Can anyone explain which of these bats has little concaving or i would say 0 concaving in their medium & light range Maverick, Powerbow, Oblivion, A61, Kaboom ... and i am talking about GN UK .
Thanks :)
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Can anyone explain which of these bats has little concaving or i would say 0 concaving in their medium & light range Maverick, Powerbow, Oblivion, A61, Kaboom ... and i am talking about GN UK .
Thanks :)
None of the above. Oblivion in my opinion (based on the bats i have in stock currently) is the bat with the least concaving. I have an Oblivion players with noticeably less concaving than other GN bats on the shelf, the rest are pretty concaved to be honest.
If you want no concaving and a lightweight bat, you will need to get a custom made from GN. We sell custom made packages for £325.
http://www.vitascricket.co.uk/products.php?id=714 (http://www.vitascricket.co.uk/products.php?id=714)
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^^^ Thanks for such a quick reply ... cleared my questions n doubts in my mind
very nice website 1st time visited HONEST OPINION :)
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When did the Powerbow change to having concaving?! Must have missed that! Loved the old Powerbows :(
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Have sent GN a tweet asking if they are going to do a bat with no concaving... they are usually good at responding, so it will be interesting to see what they say
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When did the Powerbow change to having concaving?! Must have missed that! Loved the old Powerbows :(
by old versions you mean ? or i would say which year's version was with no concaving 8)
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@pgpchappers @CustomBatsForum we at @graynics are currently finalising the new range, but I can so no more than that.
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GrayNics BatWorkshop @TheBatWorkshop
@pgpchappers @CustomBatsForum we at @graynics are currently finalising the new range, but I can so no more than that.
A little bird tells me the Oblivion and Powerbow are on their way. And the Powerspot is on its way back, along with one or two more. Could all be chinese whispers though.
Powerbow shape since its changed graphics from canary yellow to fluoro yellow has been pretty concaved. Hasn't stopped me using one though, belter!
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I love the majority of the Gray Nicolls range but the E41 is a favourite. I may send my Quantum off to be refurbished just to get the E41 stickers put on it. The A61 is nice.
Next season I hope we get E41 and A61 softs as they look so nice.
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I'm planning to go back to robertsbridge for another hand-picking session when the dynadrives are back in (GN have been out for best part of a month now, but apparently getting some more in late next week). If anyone fancies a nice new GN bat for the new season, please do get in touch...
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I had a look at the GN bats today in my local cricket retailers, and noticed that the A61 didn't actually have that much concaving compared to the Powerbow. Might just be my imagination, but I liked the A61 the best out of all the bats I saw there. Shame they sell everything at retail price though! :-[ The manager did say he would sort out a price for me if I wanted anything though, since I bought like 10 bats from them in the space of 4 years or something! 8)
Overall, much more impressed by the GN range than the Kookaburra range, I just felt that the Kooks had the life concaved out of them, and after a mallet test, they sounded harder pressed...
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I agree about the Kookaburra bats, Chad. I've knocked in a couple of the new ones recently, and they seem a lot harder than I remember them being. I wonder if the new flatter faces means they are pressed differently? They definitely didn't sound as hard as this last year...
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I agree about the Kookaburra bats, Chad. I've knocked in a couple of the new ones recently, and they seem a lot harder than I remember them being. I wonder if the new flatter faces means they are pressed differently? They definitely didn't sound as hard as this last year...
With a flatter face there is more pressure on the edges and as such would that require a harder press to protect the thicker edges?
Also if it's concaved to blighty, you are getting in essence a flat back, with a lack of bulk to support the bat, would that require harder pressing?