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Companies => Off-the-shelf companies => Slazenger => Topic started by: Vitas Cricket on September 05, 2013, 05:13:29 PM
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Slazenger just launched their new range. I've got an email PDF of all the new gear.
The V100, V1200 etc have much more of a classic Slazenger V on the stickers, and the softs have some progressive updates, but the bags and helmets haven't changed much.
The V12 and V6 continue with very minor cosmetic updates, they have also launched a V5 in blue, and expanded the Pro Tour softs range to match various price points.
Will confirm if i can share photos asap.
Jake
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oh get some pics put up already !!!!!! :)
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V100
(http://i.imgur.com/A7zHGoql.jpg)
V600
(http://i.imgur.com/siAQs3Wl.jpg)
V1200
(http://i.imgur.com/WPeX57fl.jpg)
Poron XRD tech
(http://i.imgur.com/Wan3pkXl.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/qyvgtHHl.jpg)
Top pads and gloves feature poron XRD
(http://i.imgur.com/5hmfEQ6l.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/omXZVY6l.jpg)
The rest of the range of softs (ultimate, elite etc) is quite similar to 2013.
Pro Tour Range
(http://i.imgur.com/v6KPKzAl.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/axQ2zvWl.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/R5FDj0kl.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/hDcsYYHl.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/yZXM2ysl.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/DpfAnU8l.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/dosYSADl.jpg)
Will post more images tomorrow.
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Bleurgh!!! Not liking the new style V
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I think i quite like it actually, Poron, however is a terrible tradename for any compound!
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At first glance, not feeling the new V. Kind of want them to move away from that for their core range, keep it only to their retros. Pro Tour softs are a plus looks wise though.
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Not my cup of tea.
v600 colour scheme looks like a kahuna copy
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Not my cup of tea.
v600 colour scheme looks like a kahuna copy
When I first looked at it I thought it was very slightly kippaxy but I guess you can't really accuse brands of copying colour schemes such as green and black!
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I really like the retro stuff. I think the modern style branding looks like a rugby league jumper!
poron I think is pretty heavy.
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The v1200 bat and the xrlite softs look sweet. Love the lack/grey dark look.
The retro range is okay. Quite cool. Would be more interested in whi
At the v5 profile is like, as the bumff tells me nothing
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i love them stickers
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at least james will be happy that someone is now using his beloved poron xrd :)
its not too bad compared weight wise compared to other impact materials such as d3o as its used widely in the sports shoe industry is 3-6mm thicknesses. we used medical grade poron back in 2004-5 in our original gloves as it has no memory so recovers after an impact which is why its great in sole inserts to bounce back after having the foot hit it etc.
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I like the look of the Xrlite gloves and quite fancy one of those V5's!!!
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Not that keen generally aside from the xrlite gloves, they look really good.
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Not a big fan of the look of the V on the modern bats, but most stickers grow on me anyways. I quite like the Retro range, will be interesting to see if they've changed much in terms of profile. Seems like they're moving more production to the UK, which is always good as I prefer the shape of the UK V12 over the Indian V6. :) The softs look alright too, I quite like the compact look of the XRLite gloves, will be interesting to see how their flexibility compares to the rest of the range.
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Some nice looking gear. Not sure about the v600 I green, prefer the red look of my old v600 (about 10 years old and still going).
Glad to see the v12 back for another year.
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Wonder if anybody will do a Retro bat with small edges and non-concaving? Doubt the V5 is such a bat.
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More pro tour bat detail.
(http://i.imgur.com/rt70KC2l.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/Yw23KdCl.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/YxzW20jl.jpg)
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Oooh....liking the v5!!!
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If the V5 looks like an old V12 then why isn't it a new V12? Is it me or does anybody else think it sounds a bit stupid?
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V5 has a nice profile, shame it says it's super concaved, not a fan of too much. I'm guessing they are going to be made in India, as it only states 'Made in England' for the V6 and V12. Also, is it just me, or is that V6 swell position extremely high for a lowered sweetspot?
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V5 has a nice profile, shame it says it's super concaved, not a fan of too much. I'm guessing they are going to be made in India, as it only states 'Made in England' for the V6 and V12. Also, is it just me, or is that V6 swell position extremely high for a lowered sweetspot?
I bet the proof reader in Marketing doesn't know much about bats.
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If the V5 looks like an old V12 then why isn't it a new V12? Is it me or does anybody else think it sounds a bit stupid?
It does only say 'reminiscent' to be fair ;)
I really like the new V personally, although since the rugby league comment I have started to see twinges of that in there too...
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Another interesting point is the V12 doesn't seem to be limited to a set number, or etched with a number on the edge, nor does it come with a card signed by cricket legends.
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Like the new stickers much better than the current ones. Last year's softs nailed it for me
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Like the new stickers much better than the current ones. Last year's softs nailed it for me
Other than the softs I provided pictures of: the pro tour range and the standalone XR Lite pads and gloves, the rest of the range of softs hasn't changed much from 2013.
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The v5 is gorgeous. Definately my kind of profile!
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V5 has a nice profile, shame it says it's super concaved, not a fan of too much. I'm guessing they are going to be made in India, as it only states 'Made in England' for the V6 and V12. Also, is it just me, or is that V6 swell position extremely high for a lowered sweetspot?
Read the bit for the v5 labelled construction.
"expertly handcrafted by our master bat makers in England"
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V5 does look like a decent profile.
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the new pads and gloves have a Puma and Adidas feel about them but at least theyve left their comfort zone and tried something a little different.
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Some of the videos on youtube suggest that Slazenger and Puma share the same factory, so the look of the softs doesn't surprise me too much.
I am really liking the new range from what i've seen. Excited to pick it all up at the trade show.
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not a fan of the lego look pads myself!
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Got to agree with some people, I don't like the new V. I think the 2012/13 designs have been the best for years. Especially the V100 and V360. They look very classy and the new V's look a bit dated.
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V5 looks good. Like the blue and the shape. It's also nice to see a retro bat in grade 3, as the Pro Tour range was slightly restrictive price-wise last year. Can only assume the price point will be £150 max?
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No prices from Slaz as of yet Paul, i guess we will find out at the trade show. Grade 3 suggests it is definitely a budget option though.
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I'm a fan of the V1200 stickers etc but not it's profile. The dual spine is interesting, not sure what benefit the tapered toe will provide.
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Thanks, Jake.
Those XRLite gloves look lovely too. I was a big fan of their Ultimate gloves, so if this represents a step-up from that, I have very high hopes...
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So, the V6 is 5 star and the V5 is 3 star?
It's a shame we don't get retro no-nonsense sometimes...
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I personally quite like the new stickers :) , think they've mixed the old stickers well with a modern style to give them a slightly more up to date look!
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It just occurred to me when watching the England game that Eoin Morgan uses the Slazenger v360, is the v360 still part of the range this year?
I can only see the v100, v600, v1200, v5, v6, and v12. I always liked the profile of the v360.
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No V360. Not sure what Morgan will use next season
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Today Morgans bat had some white tape over the side 'TON' position (of course other brands also mark their bats here) - I wonder if he is not a fan of thenew slaz range!
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He has used a bat with a side stamp (likely to be TON) for a few years now, but I've only ever seen it covered up so can't be sure exactly who makes it.
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Probably as a result of his time in the IPL. I seem to recall AB de Villiers also has some tape in the same position during and after the IPL.
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Really like the V5 profile as others have said. A shame it won't come at any higher willow grade.
Also really like the look of the v1200. Also much prefer the branding on the modern stuff this year that's for sure.
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Really like the V5 profile as others have said. A shame it won't come at any higher willow grade.
Also really like the look of the v1200. Also much prefer the branding on the modern stuff this year that's for sure.
The V5 and V12 are very similar in terms of profile from my point of view.
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No V360. Not sure what Morgan will use next season
Shame that. Was it not a popular seller?
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Says Morgan will be using the V100 in the brochure.
We aren't the biggest Slazenger stockist in all honesty, it isn't a massive seller for us. But from speaking to Paul, I get the sense the V1200 was more popular this year.
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I have seen a good few of the V1200 this year. One, a Test, came from Asad and the guy using it is a lucky fellow. It seemed a lovely bat for all 70 runs I witnessed him get with it.
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The V5 and V12 are very similar in terms of profile from my point of view.
Really? Looks like lower and shorter middle on the v5 than the v12 - though I expect it will be riddled with concaving so not my cup of tea at all.
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Really? Looks like lower and shorter middle on the v5 than the v12 - though I expect it will be riddled with concaving so not my cup of tea at all.
Agree the V12 looks to have a longer middle.
The V5 is described as super concave, so may not be for you.
Jake
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Agree the V12 looks to have a longer middle.
The V5 is described as super concave, so may not be for you.
Jake
Ahh yes, I didn't fully read the description. It did look like it anyway.
Still - nice livery!
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Been looking at the slazenger bats and noticed the v100 has 'tas' after it, where the other models don't. When reading the v100 page on this thread it talks about an insert, something the 2013 v100 has (not sure when it was introduced).
Out of interest regarding the 'tas' insert, what's everyone's thoughts on it?
Personally I've not seen such an insert on a current bat. Closest thing is on my Dad's original Stuart Surridge Jumbo, it has a toe insert. Basically I'm interested to hear if the insert really does improve performance, or is it mainly to protect.
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Been looking at the slazenger bats and noticed the v100 has 'tas' after it, where the other models don't. When reading the v100 page on this thread it talks about an insert, something the 2013 v100 has (not sure when it was introduced).
Out of interest regarding the 'tas' insert, what's everyone's thoughts on it?
Personally I've not seen such an insert on a current bat. Closest thing is on my Dad's original Stuart Surridge Jumbo, it has a toe insert. Basically I'm interested to hear if the insert really does improve performance, or is it mainly to protect.
The tech was introduced in 2013 on the V100. It is not legal in professional cricket, so no V100 TAS bat is classed as an 'A' grade bat - nothing to do with wood quality, this specifies the types of bats eligible for professional and amateur use.
The TAS inserts themselves are something Slaz licensed out from an Australian company, more info can be found here
http://www.tasbats.com.au/tas-technology.html (http://www.tasbats.com.au/tas-technology.html)