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Companies => Off-the-shelf companies => Gray Nicolls => Topic started by: Vitas Cricket on July 01, 2013, 09:40:14 PM
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Attended the Gray Nicolls 2014 launch at Twickenham today.
Biggest plus point were the vastly improved bags, the top bags are feature packed and made from quality materials. They have a really, really big duffle bag too.
Bats were a bit hit and miss for me, same with softs. I'm sure it will all grow on me though. I must say I do like the new Powerbow shape. They have launched 2 new handles which are options on the 4 star, 5 star or players model ( depending on which range of bat you choose) one handle has shock absorbing foam incorporated, the other is a octagonal shape on the top hand to prevent twisting on off centre hits.
Love the Powerspot and subtle Dynadrive update, scoop is gone, Legend remains.
Didn't take a camera but do have the catalogue, no doubt will see the gear at our own place very soon too, will take pics then.
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Would love to see the softs jake if you won't mind picturing them too please
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Will take some snaps from the catalogue chaps.
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Handle techs sound interesting. Are there any plans to provide some sort of trial, a la GM club evenings, to try them?
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Yes pads and gloves please jake would be nice
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Handles do sound interesting, bags with better features would be good to - always annoys me having to just chuck all my kit into one big space.
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the extra large duffle interests me alot! i hope the straps are comfortable, some pictures of that would be splendid sir.
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good to see that a company has finally taken note of what the people want concerning duffel bags
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PICTURES PLEASE...
THE SUSPENSE IS KILLING ME ;) :( :D
Cheers
Ollie
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I'm desperate to see if these changes to the Dynadrive. How can they make it more lovely?
I've had a longing I'm waiting to itch!
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Your wish is my command FastEddie
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2014 Dynadrive :D
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Thanks.
And a picture of my all time fave batter!!!
Not sure about the new stickers. I like the clean lines.
Still, it's a lovely bat....
Hang-on, look at the weight range. I read the Vitas thread and I'm sure they state that it's hard to get an LE DD that heavy due to the scooping.
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Thanks.
And a picture of my all time fave batter!!!
Not sure about the new stickers. I like the clean lines.
Still, it's a lovely bat....
Hang-on, look at the weight range. I read the Vitas thread and I'm sure they state that it's hard to get an LE DD that heavy due to the scooping.
It hard to get one that heavy from the top wood (which tend to be lighter) reserved for LE/Custom mades. The 'standard' Dynadrive is generally a bit heavier, i have seen one at 2'9 though
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I'll take pictures of the catalogue now. :)
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It hard to get one that heavy from the top wood (which tend to be lighter) reserved for LE/Custom mades. The 'standard' Dynadrive is generally a bit heavier, i have seen one at 2'9 though
Makes sense. I should have joined those dots together!
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I'll take pictures of the catalogue now. :)
Excited :)
When will they be up?
Cheers
Ollie
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Excited :)
When will they be up?
Cheers
Ollie
Shock that you're keen to see the new Gray Nics gear ;) You're just like me!
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Can anyone please elaborate the new handles, i am sending my bat to GN for a rehandle. Might go for the new one's.
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As most people know, I LOVE GRAY NICS KIT AND I NEED TO PLAN NEXTS YEARS KIT FOR MYSELF!
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Your wish is my command FastEddie
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Trivia question for you. What brand of gloves (and pads) is Lord Gower wearing in the picture?
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C'mon Vitas ( jake ) stop us waiting any longer...
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Trivia question for you. What brand of gloves (and pads) is Lord Gower wearing in the picture?
I think 'Peter Smith'.
A brand from Yorkshire, I think.
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Gloves look pretty ugly
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That dyna drive looks sooo damn good !
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the kit bags look brilliant
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I think 'Peter Smith'.
A brand from Yorkshire, I think.
Very cold. I don't even think there was a Peter Smith brand
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Gloves look pretty ugly
The catalogue doesn't show them in their best light. I like the Powerbow Gen X range. I am not a massive fan of the maverick or oblivion E41 designs, but they are both very comfortable gloves.
The Legend softs remain unchanged from this year, except for the addition of a 'gel zone' into the knee roll of the pad. This gel zone is also in top pads across the range and provides added comfort and protection.
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Maverick stickers are fugly... Front and back. What a shame as current ones are the pick of the current range!
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I am in need if a new bag, prefer a stand up style which one do you think will stand the text of time from the range and can I get a pic as well
cheers mate
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Vortex looks like it has a multi-spine profile. Interesting. I always loved the gray nics playing with cutting bits out. Nemesis is more of this fun.
It will be interesting to have a swing of the powerspot as it looks a much bigger bat than the old generation.
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Jake - do you know what prices will like yet?
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Am I seeing it right that there are no long handle or long blade options at all in the new Grays range?
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Would love to see a Powerspot and Nemesis in person! Not really sure on the Maverick softs, has anybody seen them in person? The bags do seem a bit different though!
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Oh dear... I'm quite liking this new range! :-[ Quick question Jake, see when ordering a custom made LE from you, can we specify the handle type and round/flat pressing? Just curious. :)
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The Vortex looks very interesting and I like the new maverick cosmetics on the bats. The Oblivion gloves look good too. When will these be available?
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It hard to get one that heavy from the top wood (which tend to be lighter) reserved for LE/Custom mades. The 'standard' Dynadrive is generally a bit heavier, i have seen one at 2'9 though
Yes, having been there twice to pick out Dynadrives, I can say that the 2.9 ones were few and far between this year! That being said, we do still have one in stock in this weight...
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The Vortex looks very interesting and I like the new maverick cosmetics on the bats. The Oblivion gloves look good too. When will these be available?
November.
Maverick softs are hideous, as are the bats. Like the new bags though, and Vortex and Nemesis look interesting...
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November.
Maverick softs are hideous, as are the bats. Like the new bags though, and Vortex and Nemesis look interesting...
Must just be me but I quite like the Maverick softs.
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I'm quite disappointed, bats all look ok but not keen on softs or bags really. The bags sound good in terms of pockets, sizes, etc but not keen on the colours.
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Am I seeing it right that there are no long handle or long blade options at all in the new Grays range?
Custom Made/Legend Experience
Legend
Oblivion E41 5 Star
Oblivion E41 4 star
Oblivion E41 Powerblade
Powerbow Gen X 5 Star
Powerbow Gen X 4 Star
Maverick F1 Blade
Are the bats currently listed on their on-line system as being available in a LH.
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Vortex looks like it has a multi-spine profile. Interesting. I always loved the gray nics playing with cutting bits out. Nemesis is more of this fun.
It will be interesting to have a swing of the powerspot as it looks a much bigger bat than the old generation.
Vortex has 'scoops' out of the edges similar to the Nemesis but lower down the bat. It has a normal profile in terms of the spine, unlike the Nemesis.
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Jake - do you know what prices will like yet?
Prices will largely be similar to this year on existing/updated ranges.
The Powerspot is likely to sell around £175.
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Oh dear... I'm quite liking this new range! :-[ Quick question Jake, see when ordering a custom made LE from you, can we specify the handle type and round/flat pressing? Just curious. :)
I'm fairly confident you can. You can certainly choose from any of the handles, round/flat faces shouldn't be a problem.
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The Vortex looks very interesting and I like the new maverick cosmetics on the bats. The Oblivion gloves look good too. When will these be available?
Some things are available now: Kaboom and X181 (plus a very small number of the matching gloves)
The rest of the range will be here around November time i think.
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I am in need if a new bag, prefer a stand up style which one do you think will stand the text of time from the range and can I get a pic as well
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The Legend is a proper stand up bag. The GN 1000 (the bag i am going to have) is not specifically designed as a stand up, but stood up fine when i was road testing it.
GN have changed bag manufacturer, and the difference was instantly noticeable. Quality, hard wearing materials used, sturdy zips and handles, good bags all round.
The pictures of the 2 bags have already been posted, i'm sorting out better quality ones now.
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I'm fairly confident you can. You can certainly choose from any of the handles, round/flat faces shouldn't be a problem.
That's great to hear! Perhaps I have to pay a visit to a nice cricket shop when these come out to pic what one I want! :D Which of the bats impressed you most?
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That's great to hear! Perhaps I have to pay a visit to a nice cricket shop when these come out to pic what one I want! :D Which of the bats impressed you most?
Feel free, the East Coast mainline is convenient ;)
Powerbow Gen X. Lovely lower middle, looks to be a huge bat (though samples are often misleading) with a lovely pickup despite the middle position. I also like the graphics.
Better pictures added to my original post on page one.
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Looking at it properly, the Nemesis could almost be an attempt at something with Mongoose hitting characteristics, but a bit more up top to give defence from short balls.
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Thanks a lot to Jake @ Vitas for all these pics!
Just one thing, Is Kaboom model launched for the UK market as well?
Can't see Gray Nics selling many of those in UK?
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The bags look impressive, looking forward to seeing them in the flesh during the winter.
As for the new ranges, I think GN have been a bit too bold with their colour schemes (Maverick and Gen X). Preferred their easier on the eye ranges on offer at the moment.
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Thanks Jake, just recieved a pic of my new X181 and it looks very nice indeed. Also ordered the X181 1000le batting gloves so when it all arrives I will show pics.
Great service from Jake got me exactly what I was after a d GN seem to have given exactly what I asked for.
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Thanks Jake, just recieved a pic of my new X181 and it looks very nice indeed. Also ordered the X181 1000le batting gloves so when it all arrives I will show pics.
Great service from Jake got me exactly what I was after a d GN seem to have given exactly what I asked for.
so are GN taking orders now for next years gear?
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so are GN taking orders now for next years gear?
No, x181 is already an Australian range, I love all of the ranges and the softs.
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The X181 and Kaboom are available now, they are launching for the Ashes.
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So could I get a custom made x181 made to my specs ?? Which is long blade short Handle 2lb11oz
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So could I get a custom made x181 made to my specs ?? Which is long blade short Handle 2lb11oz
You absolutely could.
We sell custom mades for £325.
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That's great, how do I order it ? Through you?
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Being GN I'm sure the quality is good but other than the Legend softs the rest look like they've been designed by kids during a school project
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The Legend is a proper stand up bag. The GN 1000 (the bag i am going to have) is not specifically designed as a stand up, but stood up fine when i was road testing it.
GN have changed bag manufacturer, and the difference was instantly noticeable. Quality, hard wearing materials used, sturdy zips and handles, good bags all round.
The pictures of the 2 bags have already been posted, i'm sorting out better quality ones now.
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When is the earliest time we can look at ordering as I like the bag under the legend the gn 1000 is it possible to see a closer up picture of this, also is it possible to get the powerspot with the vector handle as well and when could that be ordered
Thanks
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The Legend is a proper stand up bag. The GN 1000 (the bag i am going to have) is not specifically designed as a stand up, but stood up fine when i was road testing it.
GN have changed bag manufacturer, and the difference was instantly noticeable. Quality, hard wearing materials used, sturdy zips and handles, good bags all round.
The pictures of the 2 bags have already been posted, i'm sorting out better quality ones now.
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When is the earliest time we can look at ordering as I like the bag under the legend the gn 1000 is it possible to see a closer up picture of this, also is it possible to get the powerspot with the vector handle as well and when could that be ordered
Thanks
Luggage is hard to say, but usually arrives last, probably after Christmas. You can look to pre-order it probably in the next few weeks from us, depends on if i can squeeze enough time in to price everything up.
Powerspot with a different handle would probably have to be ordered as a custom made, but i will investigate for you.
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That's great, how do I order it ? Through you?
Yes, pm me or email us for a chat mate.
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Thanks for the info and please update me when possible regarding the powerspot as I am mega keen on one of those, will look as well as to when the ranges come up on your website
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Just the Aussie new stock, also the new gloves are up
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Just the Aussie new stock, also the new gloves are up
No power spots makes me sad.
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The Vortex is currently live on Sky
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The Vortex is currently live on Sky
Who was using it mate?
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Billings from Kent
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those gloves that Cook is wearing look pretty ugly and dull
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I actually really like the look of the Powerspot. Also be very interested to see the strangely cut bats (vortex + Nemesis) in the flesh - they look like they would pick up very poorly.
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have to say i do like the powerbow gen x kit for next year, maverick softs look ok as well
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Chad asked me to send it to him, so if anyone else wants a PDF of the catalogue emailed to them, please pm me.
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whats the oblivion e41 like ? :)
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Saw one of the Vortex bats in Somerset County Sports last week and although it was a huge piece of wood for the weight/pickup if they sell more than 2 I'll be astounded. The shape looks like something out of Alien v Predator!!!
It also doesn't help that GN seem to grade about 2 levels below everyone else - the grains were al over the shop.
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not keen on the look of some of the softs (looks as though my 10 year old designed them with some fuzzy felt) but the rest looks very good indeed. Big fan of their retro bats!
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How much is the GN/1000 Duffle likely to be?
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How much is the GN/1000 Duffle likely to be?
It's a £49.99 RRP, so we will sell it for forty something.
I was really impressed with these bags at the trade show, so we'll definitely be stocking them.
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It's a £49.99 RRP, so we will sell it for forty something.
I was really impressed with these bags at the trade show, so we'll definitely be stocking them.
Ok thanks, I'll probably be getting one of these then!
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Saw one of the Vortex bats in Somerset County Sports last week and although it was a huge piece of wood for the weight/pickup if they sell more than 2 I'll be astounded. The shape looks like something out of Alien v Predator!!!
It also doesn't help that GN seem to grade about 2 levels below everyone else - the grains were al over the shop.
We havnt had any Vortex in stock? we were the first shop to stock the nemesis if this what you were thinking? and actually has been very well received, and very popular,
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It's a £49.99 RRP, so we will sell it for forty something.
I was really impressed with these bags at the trade show, so we'll definitely be stocking them.
Is it similar sizing to the Pro Duffle 2013? I did like that one but needed just needed a little more space for tracksuits, so is this a little deeper.
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Much bigger than the Pro performance duffle, hence the higher price: 90cm x 40cm x 40cm plays 75cm x 35cm x 30cm...
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I have seen the new duffle that will be sold via IJC and VITAS, however I cannot find the green one, The Pro Perf Duffle:
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I have seen the new duffle that will be sold via IJC and VITAS, however I cannot find the green one, The Pro Perf Duffle:
The green one is the impact duffle mate. It's slightly smaller overall but the dimensions are a little odd to compare. The impact is 100x36x36 cm and the GN1000 is 90x40x40 cm. the impact doesn't have a zipped flip top lid or padded straps, or a hard base.
The pro performance is an evolution of the current one, it is taller and a bit skinnier.
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Found this while surfing the net:-
http://www.gray-nicolls.co.uk/userfiles/files/gray-nicolls-brochure.pdf (http://www.gray-nicolls.co.uk/userfiles/files/gray-nicolls-brochure.pdf)
Most of the brochure has been on twitter and facebook I believe, but interesting still.
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Are gray's keeping the A61 for this season and updating it or will it stay the same as this year's
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They are keeping it, same design too i believe.
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They are keeping it, same design too i believe.
Do you have any grays we can play with on saturday as i am keen on the x181 or maybe one of either the A61 or E41 even if they are doing the oblivion e41 for next season
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Good lord I'm a GN fan boy...