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Title: Newbery Kudos
Post by: iand123 on September 13, 2013, 03:44:16 PM
Announced on their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=521904167884667&set=pb.380921281982957.-2207520000.1379086994.&type=3&theater (https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=521904167884667&set=pb.380921281982957.-2207520000.1379086994.&type=3&theater)
Title: Re: Newbery Kudos
Post by: smilley792 on September 13, 2013, 03:51:38 PM
That pic shows nothing!
Title: Re: Newbery Kudos
Post by: FattusCattus on September 13, 2013, 03:53:23 PM
Hmmmmm, that doesn't really give anything away.

How can people comment on it?
Title: Re: Newbery Kudos
Post by: smokem on September 13, 2013, 04:14:27 PM
They've just posted a profile pic.
Title: Re: Newbery Kudos
Post by: Chad on September 13, 2013, 04:17:33 PM
https://m.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=521917241216693&id=380921281982957&set=a.386357071439378.91130.380921281982957&source=46&refid=17
Lovely profile and I do like the stickers! :-[ You thinking what I'm thinking Vincent? :D
Title: Re: Newbery Kudos
Post by: smilley792 on September 13, 2013, 04:20:22 PM
Doesn't look anything different to bats already offered?
Title: Re: Newbery Kudos
Post by: Chad on September 13, 2013, 04:24:17 PM
Doesn't look anything different to bats already offered?

Really? I think it has a higher spine than any other bat Newbery offer and the stickers are of a similar design to the Cenkos. It's fairly different from anything else Newbery offer IMO.
Title: Re: Newbery Kudos
Post by: smilley792 on September 13, 2013, 04:31:06 PM
Really? I think it has a higher spine than any other bat Newbery offer and the stickers are of a similar design to the Cenkos. It's fairly different from anything else Newbery offer IMO.

I meant in general. Not just from newbury.

The tour was quite unique in it's round non spineless. And I suppose iwas expecting something just as revolutionary,

Stickers and grip colour I am fond off.
Title: Re: Newbery Kudos
Post by: mattw on September 13, 2013, 04:31:50 PM
I do find Newbery bats very boring, I've never been interested in owning a newbery - the colours are nice and different. Refreshing however mainly because I find the brand boring I'm not interested.
Title: Re: Newbery Kudos
Post by: ItsJustCricket on September 13, 2013, 05:58:06 PM
Wow, that looks stunning!  :D Can't wait to see this in the flesh next week!  :)

Kudos to Newbery for bringing out another impressive bat...   :D
Title: Re: Newbery Kudos
Post by: sgcricket on September 13, 2013, 08:16:05 PM
have to agree with smilley792. nothing special about the profile. and the pics don't show much else.
on the other hand, if this was a spartan, we would have comments like 'cheap asian bat'
Title: Re: Newbery Kudos
Post by: Buzz on September 13, 2013, 08:27:08 PM
So turquoise seems to be the colour for next season
Kook, GM and now Newbery all have new bats with this colour scheme.

The bat looks lovely by the way - the shape looks tremendous.
Title: Re: Newbery Kudos
Post by: charliemott on September 13, 2013, 08:56:32 PM
Those stickers  :o i think they could challenge in the best stickers comp 2014!
Title: Re: Newbery Kudos
Post by: mattw on September 13, 2013, 09:01:08 PM
That sort of Emerald colour is this current years 'colour of the year', it's currently auburn that's coming in to style.

http://www.pantone.com/pages/index.aspx?pg=21055 (http://www.pantone.com/pages/index.aspx?pg=21055)
Title: Re: Newbery Kudos
Post by: 100 not out on September 13, 2013, 10:53:12 PM
I like it.
Title: Re: Newbery Kudos
Post by: SOULMAN1012 on September 13, 2013, 11:31:33 PM
That looks very very nice, looks a big bat and like the profile
Title: Re: Newbery Kudos
Post by: Wedge2408 on September 14, 2013, 12:51:22 AM
Not a bad looking bat. I quite like the colour scheme also.

Kudos seems to be a somewhat popular name for new bats. Bradbury has brought out the Kudos for the new Aussie season..
Title: Re: Newbery Kudos
Post by: toby176 on September 14, 2013, 01:06:47 AM
That bat is sex!

Although the stickers beg me to ask the question, is it gonna be another £1000 bat? Or mayne a baby one, the low low price of £800?
Title: Re: Newbery Kudos
Post by: smokem on September 14, 2013, 01:07:04 AM
The profile is nothing special by today's standard, that's true. But it is a more modern profile for Newbery. And I'm not a massive fan of the stick design.

Having said all that I have a soft spot for Newbery bats and they are always pressed very, very well. So this is definitely on my radar. :)
Title: Re: Newbery Kudos
Post by: mattw on September 14, 2013, 01:31:20 AM
The profile is nothing special by today's standard, that's true. But it is a more modern profile for Newbery. And I'm not a massive fan of the stick design.

Having said all that I have a soft spot for Newbery bats and they are always pressed very, very well. So this is definitely on my radar. :)

A lot of other bats are pressed well as Newbery bats...
Title: Re: Newbery Kudos
Post by: horseman on September 14, 2013, 07:50:20 AM
Looks like the same colourway as the vantage emerald.  Nice shape and understated graphics the way the newbery should be (bring back the zeus!)
Title: Re: Newbery Kudos
Post by: mad_abt_cricket on September 14, 2013, 10:24:13 AM
This shape is based on virender sehwag's bat.
Title: Re: Newbery Kudos
Post by: KaviThobhani on September 14, 2013, 11:18:11 AM
Popped into the newbery shop at hove this morning and had a play around with a few bats, picked up the kudos and it was love at first sight. Picks up very nicely, quite similarly to the GT. stickering was beautiful. Available in a fortnight, Pre-ordered mine already.

Title: Re: Newbery Kudos
Post by: Blazer on September 14, 2013, 11:29:09 AM
This shape is based on virender sehwag's bat.
So wouldn't need much footwork to use it then  :D .It looked quite Asian shaped , a tad higher middle than the new shaped Mjolnir. Hopefully not much concave to the profile.
Title: Re: Newbery Kudos
Post by: Blazer on September 14, 2013, 11:36:10 AM
Popped into the newbery shop at hove this morning and had a play around with a few bats, picked up the kudos and it was love at first sight. Picks up very nicely, quite similarly to the GT. stickering was beautiful. Available in a fortnight, Pre-ordered mine already.
Are they priced similar to other Newbery bats or higher ?.
Title: Re: Newbery Kudos
Post by: KaviThobhani on September 14, 2013, 12:28:39 PM
Are they priced similar to other Newbery bats or higher ?.

I've got a sponsorship from newbery, and the guy said that it'll be only about a tenner more expensive than the thruxton. So I'm guessing it'll be a similar price.
Title: Re: Newbery Kudos
Post by: bruggers100 on September 16, 2013, 09:59:46 AM
Popped into the newbery shop at hove this morning and had a play around with a few bats, picked up the kudos and it was love at first sight. Picks up very nicely, quite similarly to the GT. stickering was beautiful. Available in a fortnight, Pre-ordered mine already.

I was in there on Friday, and saw they had a couple in the office.  They do look lovely and one of them had the best pick up I've felt for a long time. 
Title: Re: Newbery Kudos
Post by: arsenal123 on September 16, 2013, 10:26:22 AM
I'm loving the stickers coming out these days.  It looks like most batmakers are turning the corner when coming to styling.  Less is more.  I'm sure BlankBats would agree!
Title: Re: Newbery Kudos
Post by: ItsJustCricket on September 16, 2013, 07:05:37 PM
I'm noticing more and more that brands are placing more time and effort in their stickers/decals.  It seems to be increasingly important to stand out on the shelf and catch the eye.  Newbery probably took the hint with the way the Tomahawk was received, which is an excellent bat, and a lovely shape, but not very well liked purely because of the stickers! Good to see them not making the same mistake with the Kudos!
Title: Re: Newbery Kudos
Post by: Alvaro on September 16, 2013, 07:17:38 PM
Any sign of Bradbury in the UK for 2014?
Title: Re: Newbery Kudos
Post by: The_Bird on September 16, 2013, 07:21:13 PM
Would you say these stickers are eye catching though?

The reason for the relaunch of the cadbury stickers was to stand out more on TV.

These are very nice but i doubt they will stand out from a mile away.

(I'm a huge Newbery fan by the way)
Title: Re: Newbery Kudos
Post by: ItsJustCricket on September 16, 2013, 07:29:04 PM
Any sign of Bradbury in the UK for 2014?

Will know more about this after the Lord's show.  We are hoping to get them back for next year...
Title: Re: Newbery Kudos
Post by: ItsJustCricket on September 16, 2013, 07:31:08 PM
Would you say these stickers are eye catching though?

The reason for the relaunch of the cadbury stickers was to stand out more on TV.

These are very nice but i doubt they will stand out from a mile away.

(I'm a huge Newbery fan by the way)

I think they stand out for being different, not by being visible from a distance.  But maybe I should wait until I see them in the flesh on Thursday before making such assumptions! Point is, I think they are nicer looking than, say, the Tomahawk, and the fact that the Cenkos ones are similar certainly adds value for me...
Title: Re: Newbery Kudos
Post by: Alvaro on September 16, 2013, 07:50:29 PM
Will know more about this after the Lord's show.  We are hoping to get them back for next year...

Will be fun if they stick with their Kudos.
Title: Re: Newbery Kudos
Post by: Tail Ender on September 17, 2013, 05:58:19 AM
Will be fun if they stick with their Kudos.


Bradbury Kudos that's been released in Australia for the coming season.

(http://www.cricketcentre.com.au/images/prodimg/img3-9901.jpg)

(http://www.cricketcentre.com.au/images/prodimg/img9901.jpg)
Title: Re: Newbery Kudos
Post by: Alvaro on September 18, 2013, 07:50:11 AM
Oof they concaved the mother out of that!
Title: Re: Newbery Kudos
Post by: LangerManagement on September 19, 2013, 03:54:47 PM
have to agree with smilley792. nothing special about the profile. and the pics don't show much else.
on the other hand, if this was a spartan, we would have comments like 'cheap asian bat'

Sorry fellas but allow me to respectfully disagree, the Kudos is a beautiful addition to the Newbery range. If you want a "Radical" or "Revolutionary" bat, you should focus on the new Gray Nicolls sticks, they certainly seem to enjoy sculpting some funky shapes out of their willow. In my experience Newbery have never faltered in the looks or performance departments... And when that new cherry effortlessly hurtles off the sweet spot and towards the boundary, I am certainly not bored. :)
Title: Re: Newbery Kudos
Post by: Alvaro on September 19, 2013, 03:56:33 PM
Props for the best username for ages.

I agree that Newbery bats are lovely. Unfussy and made for making runs. I still miss my GT Players for this very reason....
Title: Re: Newbery Kudos
Post by: LangerManagement on September 19, 2013, 04:43:39 PM
Cheers Alvaro. I love the GT's "Cadury" stickers but the middle is a little too high for me. I'm thinking of a getting a custom bat from Newbery for next season, probably a similar shape to the new Mjolnir, nice low middle to spank it over the bowlers head!
Title: Re: Newbery Kudos
Post by: AllOutCricket on October 30, 2013, 02:16:13 PM
We've previewed this bat in our Gear This Week feature - liked the profile, colour scheme and embossed stickers. Who doesn't like something fresh and minty? Seem to be getting pre-ordered by the bucketload as well!?

http://www.alloutcricket.com/ashes/featured/gear-this-week-newbery-kudos (http://www.alloutcricket.com/ashes/featured/gear-this-week-newbery-kudos)
Title: Re: Newbery Kudos
Post by: MD2812 on October 30, 2013, 03:03:45 PM
Cheers Alvaro. I love the GT's "Cadury" stickers but the middle is a little too high for me. I'm thinking of a getting a custom bat from Newbery for next season, probably a similar shape to the new Mjolnir, nice low middle to spank it over the bowlers head!

Interested to know is this based on looks or having a play around?

I've got a GT, and I thought the middle would be slightly too high at first but the pick up just felt amazing (had a harry potter 1st wand moment when I selected the bat)

Having since used it the middle on these bats is massive, i've no idea how Newbery have done it, but the GT is a blinder. When they announce the retiring of that model think i'll max a credit card on GT's to last me until my cricket ending days.
Title: Re: Newbery Kudos
Post by: ItsJustCricket on October 30, 2013, 07:42:51 PM
Thought this might be worth adding to this thread...

Newbery Kudos Cricket Bat Review (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXjK7-jLU_s#ws)
Title: Re: Newbery Kudos
Post by: JB on October 30, 2013, 08:35:05 PM
After watching the review I'm thinking that my 2.15 is going to be quite a big bat when it arrives!!
Title: Re: Newbery Kudos
Post by: Uzi Sports on October 30, 2013, 08:42:53 PM
After watching the review I'm thinking that my 2.15 is going to be quite a big bat when it arrives!!
we had one made for a customer 2.13 and it was huge especially the edges
Title: Re: Newbery Kudos
Post by: Bulldog Cricket on October 30, 2013, 08:46:47 PM
I have 3 Kudos profile bats on the way with one being a laminate. Looking forward to seeing them.
Title: Re: Newbery Kudos
Post by: Uzi Sports on October 30, 2013, 08:58:35 PM
I have 3 Kudos profile bats on the way with one being a laminate. Looking forward to seeing them.
one of our Pro/LE bat profile is Kudos and we had this shape available since last year as my own son plays with a very similar profile
Title: Re: Newbery Kudos
Post by: Canners on October 30, 2013, 09:59:33 PM

I had the pleasure of picking a kudos up today and  it was ok. These bats are obviously pressed very well , but I wasn't overly impressed by the pickup .  If I was in the market for a T20 style/lowered shoulder bat I think there are nicer profiled bats out there. They certainly tick the big edge box and also the nice stickers box so I am sure they will sell very well.

Title: Re: Newbery Kudos
Post by: Johng on November 11, 2013, 09:26:53 AM
I do find Newbery bats very boring, I've never been interested in owning a newbery - the colours are nice and different. Refreshing however mainly because I find the brand boring I'm not interested.
You might find them boring but they absolutely go like a shot gun owned at least 30 of them and next to Salix are the best bats going around.
Title: Re: Newbery Kudos
Post by: lazza32 on November 11, 2013, 12:25:00 PM
Want to own a salix but do they do any models which have a mid to high sweetspot?

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Title: Re: Newbery Kudos
Post by: Jimmyg on November 11, 2013, 12:44:35 PM
Want to own a salix but do they do any models which have a mid to high sweetspot?

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Would say out of their 2013 lineup of bats the Torque has the highest middle, although probably a mid to high sweetspot. What the 2014 lineup may hold who knows yet?
Title: Re: Newbery Kudos
Post by: ItsJustCricket on November 11, 2013, 08:02:58 PM
Would say out of their 2013 lineup of bats the Torque has the highest middle, although probably a mid to high sweetspot. What the 2014 lineup may hold who knows yet?

We should know a lot more after we visit them on Wednesday!! Right now, all I have is a price list...
Title: Re: Newbery Kudos
Post by: LangerManagement on November 17, 2013, 10:40:26 PM
Interested to know is this based on looks or having a play around?

I've got a GT, and I thought the middle would be slightly too high at first but the pick up just felt amazing (had a harry potter 1st wand moment when I selected the bat)

Having since used it the middle on these bats is massive, i've no idea how Newbery have done it, but the GT is a blinder. When they announce the retiring of that model think i'll max a credit card on GT's to last me until my cricket ending days.

To be honest l am basing my views on the middle position on looks, only because I don't know anyone who owns one so I can have a play around in the nets. I'm sure the pick up is feather-light (ha, did the bat choose you?) The only Newberys I've had are the Zeus (absolute beast) and the classic Mjolnir, my old faithful (she's on her way out). I like my willow with a middle on the lower side and a couple of grips to get the balance right (Not that balance is a problem with my 2lbs 10 Mjolnir). Thanks for the GT knowledge though MD, if I get the chance to play with one, I may have to have a re-think.