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Companies => Off-the-shelf companies => Gray Nicolls => Topic started by: Vitas Cricket on July 08, 2014, 01:50:50 PM
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I have spent the morning at Twickenham viewing the 2015 GN ranges, there are some really exciting products on the way.
We can't release any pictures just yet but I will update with some photos when I can.
Many customer ideas/requests/wants have been listened to, including full profiled bats, especially lightweight ones.
There are also some cool new products in the heritage range to complement the flagship Legend.
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Hi guys,
Ranges are now out and will be going onto our website for pre-orders very soon. I have just launched a forum pre-order offer on GN 2015 for September which you can find here: http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=31730.0 (http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=31730.0)
Legend. Not a great photo of the bat, but there is a lot of nice lazer engraving on the bat. The top cap on the handle is made of leather, nice touch.
(http://i.imgur.com/W2BMB9Wl.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/fRpxUuQl.png)
Prestige, introduced for those wanting to kit themselves out in the style of the Legend but can't stretch to the top end prices.
(http://i.imgur.com/VvnMiArl.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/lzNC6Wvl.png)
The Dynadrive remains the same
The core range of 4 bats keep 2 options from this seasons and introduces 2 new models.
(http://i.imgur.com/ZPEE5AFl.png)
Omega XRD
(http://i.imgur.com/kElWGrTl.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/oQ1aX4vl.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/UJVsZ1Dl.png)
F18
(http://i.imgur.com/Yh0PHNdl.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/hhKer17l.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/8460HCJl.png)
The Powerbow Gen X and Oblivion E41 remain the same for 2015 aside from the Oblivion E41 gloves.
(http://i.imgur.com/gVtN0vMl.png)
Kaboom
(http://i.imgur.com/2eX75G5l.png)
Lucky 7
(http://i.imgur.com/4zekfP5l.png)
Nemesis
(http://i.imgur.com/p3zvL5Vl.png)
Got a very lightweight, high end shoe called the Omega Pro, and a more affordable option called the Sigma. All current shoe options remain
(http://i.imgur.com/eUIpyCcl.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/gXjumPml.png)
WK Gear
(http://i.imgur.com/VyLtlbOl.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/coQr1YBl.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/Wr4OvH3l.png)
Bags remain mostly the same, but there are now 2 high end duffle options
(http://i.imgur.com/HDLKohFl.png)
I will update ASAP with better pictures.
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Sounds interesting, can't wait to see the pictures.
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I am just hoping to have some traditional profile bats, so sick of scoops and concaving profiles
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Jake, any likelihood of a long blade GN? Guys in Aus seem to get them in almost every model
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what he said!
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Full profile in a light weight, "proper" Powerbow shape being bought back?? (Maybe wishful thinking)
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Full profile in light weights smells off small edges.
I'm not a hater of small edges, far from it, but we know the gm 1885 was bought out as it was "what the people wanted" but was then canned a year later. As it didn't sell in numbers.
What people want on a forum, or in surveys emails, are a different thing from what the actually buying public will purchase.
Personally I'm looking forward to there innovative ranges, (as still would love a nemesis in a 2.14 plus weight) and what heavy weight bats they release this year(2012/13 had some good grade 1/2 blades in 3lb plus, but 2014 there all grade 3/4)
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I personally despise the current legend stickers, I hope they change the legend stickers
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Full profile in a light weight, "proper" Powerbow shape being bought back?? (Maybe wishful thinking)
I loved the powerbow, had about 3 of them until the prices went sky high, then got one custom made in a powerbow shape. Could be tempted back to GN if they bring back the powerbow, although not paying through the nose.
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Full profile in light weights smells off small edges.
I'm not a hater of small edges, far from it, but we know the gm 1885 was bought out as it was "what the people wanted" but was then canned a year later. As it didn't sell in numbers.
What people want on a forum, or in surveys emails, are a different thing from what the actually buying public will purchase.
Personally I'm looking forward to there innovative ranges, (as still would love a nemesis in a 2.14 plus weight) and what heavy weight bats they release this year(2012/13 had some good grade 1/2 blades in 3lb plus, but 2014 there all grade 3/4)
Samples aren't always the best guide, but the bats i saw did not have small edges.
I personally despise the current legend stickers, I hope they change the legend stickers
The Legend no longer has stickers if that helps ;)
GN want to launch their own images as they have spent a lot of time creating things for various media channels, so i must hold fire with photos etc for now. Anyone who pops into the store might get a sneaky look into the catalogue though....
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As pie man enquired any sign of long blades jake ?
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Long handles yes, long blades no. In the standard ranges at least.
I will discuss with GN regarding custom mades, anyone interested please pm me :)
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Hoping for traditional profile , high spine decent edges like Nitro :)
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Is it me or are the launch of the new ranges getting earlier and earlier each season? Not complaining mind....
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baffles me, its only mid-season
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Looking forward to seeing these.Any idea when Gray Nicolls are releasing the images?
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Gray Nics have launched this early for as long as we have been open (2011)
The others follow suit over the next 3 months or so but GN are always first. Based on what has happened in the last couple of years, I would expect Cook to use the new bat model in at least one of the India games.
It's a lovely range chaps, can't wait to share it properly.
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Ooh sounds like an engraved legend
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yeah, not convinced by that!
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All i can say at the moment is that the Legend is a thing of beauty in my eyes.
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The GN legend 2015 could be similar to the gold edition if anyone wants to take a look it's available from Player Sports New Zealand.
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GN Aus and GN UK are two separate ranges, there is occasional crossover like the Kaboom, X181 and Powerbow Gen X etc.
The UK and Aus Legends (including Gold Edition variant) are very different :)
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I think GN would sell a fair amount of the oblivion Test gloves if they did the gold ones cook are wearing
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I thought the gold gloves go to the player with the highest runs from the previous month? Luke Wright appears to have had them recently.
(http://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/188500/188587.jpg)
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I thought the gold gloves go to the player with the highest runs from the previous month? Luke Wright appears to have had them recently.
Correct, Cook got the gold gloves after scoring a couple of hundreds in May for Essex.
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I'm obviously wrong then mate, noticed cook wearing them in training leading up to the test :-[
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I'm obviously wrong then mate, noticed cook wearing them in training leading up to the test :-[
If it's highest score Cook won't be getting them back for a while ;)
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Some new GN Australian models here
http://www.kingsgrovesports.com.au/sgrp_16_Cricket-Bats-Senior.aspx (http://www.kingsgrovesports.com.au/sgrp_16_Cricket-Bats-Senior.aspx)
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Some new GN Australian models here
[url]http://www.kingsgrovesports.com.au/sgrp_16_Cricket-Bats-Senior.aspx[/url] ([url]http://www.kingsgrovesports.com.au/sgrp_16_Cricket-Bats-Senior.aspx[/url])
Like the F18 and Matrix. Looking forward to getting over there in September! :D
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Any updates on when you'll be able to release pictures yet Jake?
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Haha, just about to post that, looks good to me.
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Love the look of the Trego bat particularly.
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i was informed by Grays that 2 US based stores have had their orders and accounts cancelled for leaking the images before the official launch. I wouldn't expect to be able to order any of those products from First Choice Cricket.
I will provide proper pictures in due course.
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Nothing interests me apart from the Omega bat! Softs (the ones that a new for this year) are disgusting!!!
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i was informed by Grays that 2 US based stores have had their orders and accounts cancelled for leaking the images before the official launch. I wouldn't expect to be able to order any of those products from First Choice Cricket.
I will provide proper pictures in due course.
Apologies Jake, i thought it was ok to post here since the retailers were now emailing the catalog. I will remove my post.
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Apologies Jake, I thought it was ok to post here since the retailers were now emailing the catalog. I will remove my post.
Not a problem mate, not your fault at all. The catalogue looks quite poorly pixelated from my quick look at it, so it is difficult to judge some of the range, and I of course cannot confirm or deny if this is the actual range. But i will endeavour to get proper images onto the forum as early as possible :)
Jake
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Omega colour scheme is pretty awful. Not particularly excited by much except the legend softs
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I'm quite Dissapointing to be honest.
The kaboom stickers are the only improvement imo
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Trego is using his new GN in the game on Sky right now.
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Is there any information regarding when these pictures of the new range will be released? I thought they would be shown by now
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Is there any information regarding when these pictures of the new range will be released? I thought they would be shown by now
The catalogue has been leaked online previously. It's out there.
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http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0324/8225/files/GN_2015_catalogue.pdf?743 (http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0324/8225/files/GN_2015_catalogue.pdf?743)
Its clearly out there now. Nice enough range but WHERE are the long blades and handles?
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I think what's notable is that the Powerspot, Scoop and Vortex all disappear, but the Nemesis lives on with somewhat more muted colours.
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Actually like the new Nemesis colours, and the range as a whole is not too bad.
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am i the only one seeing the whole thing in purple and green?
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I think what's notable is that the Powerspot, Scoop and Vortex all disappear, but the Nemesis lives on with somewhat more muted colours.
Odd that the Nemisis survives. The F18 looks very close to the powerspot in profile.
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Has the Maverick gone too?
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Maverick has gone shame as I rate my pads.
My have to purchase a set off Prestige gloves. Like the lucky 7 bat shape.
Nemesis must have sold to stay. There is 3 at my club alone.
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Placed my pre-order with Jake already. Lucky 7 bat, prestige gloves and also wk gloves.
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Placed my pre-order with Jake already. Lucky 7 bat, prestige gloves and also wk gloves.
I'm with you on the prestige gloves but not convinced by the graphics on the lucky 7 range - think it could be a bit of a 'marmite' look....
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am i the only one seeing the whole thing in purple and green?
Happened to me as well. But once you download it and open it in Acrobat, it's fine.
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the nemesis colours are a bit boring now. glad i bought mine last year.
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Maverick has gone shame as I rate my pads.
My have to purchase a set off Prestige gloves. Like the lucky 7 bat shape.
Nemesis must have sold to stay. There is 3 at my club alone.
The pads look good, if they are being discontinued might see if I can get a pair in the sales
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The back of that lucky 7 is dreadful....
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Lucky 7 and Omega decals are hard on the eye. Any chance the graphic designer also does tattoos? Too loud.
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The whole point of the lucky 7 was to look like trego's tattoos.
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keeping stuff looks good - new type of palm looks interesting.
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I am quite disappointed at GN for the 2015 season as I believe there is a lack of subtleness. In my opinion, the only bats I'd be happy with are the E41 and Prestige/Legend, highly disappointing
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The lucky 7 looks stunning and is completely different to anything I've previously seen
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Poweredge was obviously not a huge seller, surprised as I thought it would be popular
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Poweredge was obviously not a huge seller, surprised as I thought it would be popular
Poweredge? Do you mean Powerspot?
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Poweredge? Do you mean Powerspot?
That'll be the one. My phones stuck on work mode even when I'm doing sod all att desk
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Seems to have gone very GN Australia
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Tbh I thought Vortex and Powerspot were real good offerings from GN in 2014.
Omega 2015 model looks interesting. Need better pics. Waiting on you Jake :)
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I reckon that the Powerspot being discontinued is probably because (in my opinion) it isn't as Iconic as the Scooped bats were. And many of us have very bad memories of Powerspots with very small middles that it was hard to hit the ball off the square with.
Add to that that it is a traditionally shaped bat (and we know how successful the GM 1885 was) and I think it didn't ring the nostalgia bell as well as it might have. Certainly not in the same way as the Scoop and the Dynadrive.
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I think what's notable is that the Powerspot, Scoop and Vortex all disappear, but the Nemesis lives on with somewhat more muted colours.
Tim, the Scoop wasn't in the range this year either. They discontinued it in 2013 to make room for the Powerspot.
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Can someone please tell me the difference/s between the Prestige and the Legend? The sticker on the face was the only one I noticed, and that's a subtle one at best...
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That Lucky 7 bat looks ridiculous...
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Tim, the Scoop wasn't in the range this year either. They discontinued it in 2013 to make room for the Powerspot.
My mistake - I thought they had the GN100 Force this year. Maybe it was last!
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The 500 Light grade is a good idea and will be a good price point. I wonder if the bats will actually all be 2.6-2.8 though...
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I see "heritage" is the new "retro"
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Is it me or does the spine of the omega'a spine curve at the shoulders towards the corners?
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Can someone please tell me the difference/s between the Prestige and the Legend? The sticker on the face was the only one I noticed, and that's a subtle one at best...
I think the prestige has stickers on and the legend has laser engraving. Also, the prestige has 'First Class Players' graded willow, so I am guessing it is a lower trade as well. Looking at the profile, I can't see much of a difference.
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That Lucky 7 bat looks ridiculous...
If you mean ridiculous as in , ridiculous, then I agree.
A very muddled piece of branding.
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I'm disappointed with the range to be honest.Seems to be too much going on in my opinion. The oblivion e41 gloves are Ok.They are just like the Australian version from last season. ( or the season before)
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If you mean ridiculous as in , ridiculous, then I agree.
A very muddled piece of branding.
I am not sure I agree on the branding point - Napier has his own Marlin brand for Warsop
Peter Trego is known for all his tattoos - he obviously has a bat shape he likes and given his cult popularity and the fashion status of tattoos at the moment, it seems worth a go.
You or I may not like it, but that doesn't make it muddled. So yes ridiculous, but also clever at the same time...
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I am not sure I agree on the branding point - Napier has his own Marlin brand for Warsop
Peter Trego is known for all his tattoos - he obviously has a bat shape he likes and given his cult popularity and the fashion status of tattoos at the moment, it seems worth a go.
You or I may not like it, but that doesn't make it muddled. So yes ridiculous, but also clever at the same time...
This answered my unasked question, what has Trego done to deserve his own range?
Not convinced by the branding but we'll have to wait and see how well it sells.
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This answered my unasked question, what has Trego done to deserve his own range?
Not convinced by the branding but we'll have to wait and see how well it sells.
It is quite clever in that respect, in that it isn't directly (by name on the bat) related to Trego, but for those in the know....
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http://www.prodirectcricket.com/products/graynicolls-pt-lucky-7-cricket-bat-black-silver-red-pete-trego-exclusive-grays-cricket-bats-graynicolls-86458.aspx (http://www.prodirectcricket.com/products/graynicolls-pt-lucky-7-cricket-bat-black-silver-red-pete-trego-exclusive-grays-cricket-bats-graynicolls-86458.aspx)
Prodirect appear to already have them? Stickers look a bit better close up IMO
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Disappointed there's no Powerspot, as I do have fond memories of that bat (we've obviously had very different experiences Tim!)
That aside, I like the range. Omega looks good, new Nemesis colour way looks good IMHO and personally I like the Lucky7.
Anyways, if Trego is enough of a superstar to have his own bat range, is he anywhere near England honours?
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Trego is a bit of a cult figure though. My 6yos favourite player. Not that they seem to be doing them in kids sizes though...
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Am I being thick or have the pictures disappeared?
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Link there Garrett
[url]http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0324/8225/files/GN_2015_catalogue.pdf?743[/url] ([url]http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0324/8225/files/GN_2015_catalogue.pdf?743[/url])
Its clearly out there now. Nice enough range but WHERE are the long blades and handles?
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To me it proves how much Gray-Nicolls are struggling with their player sponsorships when they need to get Trego to endorse a bat. On one side you have Dhoni, Clarke and Gayle and on another (and a supposedly bigger name cricket brand) you have Trego, Bairstow and Robson...
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From the pro direct pictures I like the Lucky 7
will have to sell a get more bits (and see if i'm even playing next year) then take a look at one for next year!
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I was wondering the same thing about Trego. If he has his own range, how close is he to the national setup? If they get no international exposure, like with the Kaboom with Warner, he must be hugely popular in the UK and his cult following must be going to snap these up.
I personally like the idea of the tattoo graphics and would buy one because of the tattoo graphic idea and not necessarily because of Peter Trego. Nothing against the player, but not being in the UK I just don't know him well enough.
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To me it proves how much Gray-Nicolls are struggling with their player sponsorships when they need to get Trego to endorse a bat. On one side you have Dhoni, Clarke and Gayle and on another (and a supposedly bigger name cricket brand) you have Trego, Bairstow and Robson...
Oh and the last two England captains!
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Granted, they still have Cook, but up until a fortnight ago, he wasn't exactly hot property...
More a case of making a Peter Trego bat that surprises me, and tattoos are a very personal thing, so not sure why someone would want to own a bat that looks like that, unless they have the same tattoos themselves??!
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Yeah I can see where you're coming from. Perhaps they are trying to change/broaden their image? I haven't seen many outlandish stickers on GN bats until the last couple of years.
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personally i love the look of the lucky 7, shape and stickers. Not sure how trego has got himself a range but i love the look of it and think it may sell well with the younger generation
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How many bats do GN sell from sponsorships though? Before i joined this place i would always buy GN and know alot of people who do. I think they like the prestige of having an England captain on board but i reckon they'd do pretty well without Cook (and Strauss before him).
Agree the Trego thing is a bit odd but i reckon its just a bit of fun. They usually have one wacky or different bat per year and whilst this isn't as radical as the Nemesis or T20 bats theyve had before i think this is this years offering on that front
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How many bats do GN sell from sponsorships though? Before i joined this place i would always buy GN and know alot of people who do. I think they like the prestige of having an England captain on board but i reckon they'd do pretty well without Cook (and Strauss before him).
Agree the Trego thing is a bit odd but i reckon its just a bit of fun. They usually have one wacky or different bat per year and whilst this isn't as radical as the Nemesis or T20 bats theyve had before i think this is this years offering on that front
Hmmm. Interesting thoughts. I never bought GN bats because of sponsorship, but because I liked the idea of bats with bits cut out of them. For this reason the twin scoop/Dynadrive and derivatives have always been my favourites. No-one else really makes bats like that...(due to GN Patents). (Then again, I also liked the unusual shapes from HC and GM).
Maybe I'm just weird though.
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Sponsorships with int players I'd assume do pay for themselves as the kids and 'average' player will see what player x is using and copy. However, the silly sponsorship of joe avg county players and amateurs is just pointless (unless hey basically agent for a brand and sell enough over time )
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The problem is that if you sponsor one player then every person of note applies.
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Sponsorships with int players I'd assume do pay for themselves as the kids and 'average' player will see what player x is using and copy. However, the silly sponsorship of joe avg county players and amateurs is just pointless (unless hey basically agent for a brand and sell enough over time )
One benifit is sponsoring up and coming players who may make the bigtime.
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One benifit is sponsoring up and coming players who may make the bigtime.
Then they move to others who offer more money. Might as well just not give them cheap/free kit and wait and nick the ones that do make it
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Then they move to others who offer more money. Might as well just not give them cheap/free kit and wait and nick the ones that do make it
I imagine there are still a fair few who stick with their original sponsors, especially if they are one of the bigger companies.
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Hi guys,
Following on from seeing the range in July, the images are now out and will be going onto our website for pre-orders very soon. I have just launched a forum pre-order offer on GN 2015 for September which you can find here: http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=31730.new#new (http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=31730.new#new)
Here are some rips from the PDF in pretty average quality, will update with better imagery ASAP.
Legend. Not a great photo of the bat, but there is a lot of nice lazer engraving on the bat. The top cap on the handle is made of leather, nice touch.
(http://i.imgur.com/W2BMB9Wl.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/fRpxUuQl.png)
Prestige, introduced for those wanting to kit themselves out in the style of the Legend but can't stretch to the top end prices.
(http://i.imgur.com/VvnMiArl.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/lzNC6Wvl.png)
The Dynadrive remains the same.
The core range of 4 bats keep 2 options from this seasons and introduces 2 new models.
(http://i.imgur.com/ZPEE5AFl.png)
Omega XRD
(http://i.imgur.com/kElWGrTl.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/oQ1aX4vl.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/UJVsZ1Dl.png)
F18
(http://i.imgur.com/Yh0PHNdl.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/hhKer17l.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/8460HCJl.png)
The Powerbow Gen X and Oblivion E41 remain the same for 2015 aside from the Oblivion E41 gloves.
(http://i.imgur.com/gVtN0vMl.png)
Kaboom
(http://i.imgur.com/2eX75G5l.png)
Lucky 7
(http://i.imgur.com/4zekfP5l.png)
Nemesis
(http://i.imgur.com/p3zvL5Vl.png)
Got a very lightweight, high end shoe called the Omega Pro, and a more affordable option called the Sigma. All current shoe options remain
(http://i.imgur.com/eUIpyCcl.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/gXjumPml.png)
WK Gear
(http://i.imgur.com/VyLtlbOl.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/coQr1YBl.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/Wr4OvH3l.png)
Bags remain mostly the same, but there are now 2 high end duffle options
(http://i.imgur.com/HDLKohFl.png)
I will update ASAP with better pictures.
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Neil and I saw the new range on Monday.
The Prestige range blows everything out of the water for me (incredible quality for the price across the range!) although I also liked the F18...
Stickers on the Omega are horrible though, really don't like them. They definitely look worse in the flesh for me!
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I really wished Legends had XRD in them.
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How did I miss this thread!! This is an absolutely BEAUT of an offering. Good job, GN! Love the Omega XRD and F18 bats - nice high sweet spots.
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I really wished Legends had XRD in them.
Wouldn't have hurt to have shovelled some in the prestige gloves too.....
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Prestige range will be a huge success I suspect.
The core selection of bats is a little weaker than it could be in my opinion, but I imagine the strong sales of the Powerbow Gen X and Oblivion E41 will carry through into 2015.
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Since the Prestige is being touted as a more affordable Legend, will the Prestige bats be made in the UK?
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Since the Prestige is being touted as a more affordable Legend, will the Prestige bats be made in the UK?
Given there is no guarantee that a legend is, I would expect similar for the prestige...
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Given there is no guarantee that a legend is, I would expect similar for the prestige...
Hang on - I must have just exited my cave - I thought the Legend was handmade in England from willow selected etc.....what do you mean there is no guarantee?
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Hang on - I must have just exited my cave - I thought the Legend was handmade in England from willow selected etc.....what do you mean there is no guarantee?
They were made in England and India last year and you could get either. You'd need to speak to a retailer and see if they knew the difference.
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Hang on - I must have just exited my cave - I thought the Legend was handmade in England from willow selected etc.....what do you mean there is no guarantee?
Don't know if its still correct but there's a post on here dated the 27.09.2011 regarding the manufacture of the Legend.
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They were made in England and India last year and you could get either. You'd need to speak to a retailer and see if they knew the difference.
That's a bit cheeky considering the RRP of a Legend......I'll have to try and dig out that thread......
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Some pics of lucky 7 from twitter
(http://i1063.photobucket.com/albums/t518/i12breakfree/CricDeals-stock/343AB8BB-08F2-407D-B6D4-66ACBBC29503_zpslvmknlcy.jpg) (http://s1063.photobucket.com/user/i12breakfree/media/CricDeals-stock/343AB8BB-08F2-407D-B6D4-66ACBBC29503_zpslvmknlcy.jpg.html)
(http://i1063.photobucket.com/albums/t518/i12breakfree/CricDeals-stock/9D645660-4DE1-48B7-ABD0-A188AB313D23_zpsazhcmnna.jpg) (http://s1063.photobucket.com/user/i12breakfree/media/CricDeals-stock/9D645660-4DE1-48B7-ABD0-A188AB313D23_zpsazhcmnna.jpg.html)
(http://i1063.photobucket.com/albums/t518/i12breakfree/CricDeals-stock/428FF0A1-2EA2-4F88-8AB3-6C9AFF956863_zpsmvveoe1s.jpg) (http://s1063.photobucket.com/user/i12breakfree/media/CricDeals-stock/428FF0A1-2EA2-4F88-8AB3-6C9AFF956863_zpsmvveoe1s.jpg.html)
Posted by somcountysports
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Can you imagine the stick you are going to get from the keeper if you walk out with those stickers on your bat?
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I like it to be honest. Not sure if I have the stones to try and pull it off but I think it's cool.
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Not my bag, but i guess its different in an angst teenager way.
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Not my bag, but i guess its different in an angst teenager way.
Haha I'm 27 pal. At least it hasn't got 12 different fluorescent colours all over it!
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That doesn't look as bad as I thought it might.
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Copied GM with XRD ??? :-[ :o :( >:(
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Copied GM with XRD ??? :-[ :o :( >:(
Which GM I'll take a look.
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Which GM I'll take a look.
Batting gloves and pads
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Copied GM with XRD ??? :-[ :o :( >:(
Gray Nicolls launched in July, GM only a few days ago.
Slazenger launched softs using Poron XRD a year ago.
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Gray Nicolls launched in July, GM only a few days ago.
Slazenger launched softs using Poron XRD a year ago.
Sorry my bad :(
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Hi guys,
so just wondering if anyone knows which range of GN bats are made in UK?
Is it the LE or Test Range?
What about the 2013 LE range which was the top grade at that time.
thanks,
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The only ones guaranteed to be made in the uk are the custom ones.
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I see.
custom mades and for pro's then.
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They say that some Legends are made in this country too, but I cannot confirm or deny this.
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The "Legend Experience" custom bats are all made in Robertsbridge, but I meant the "off the shelf" Legends in my last post. Not sure where they are made.
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thanks for the replies
just seems a bit weird as i inquired about the lucky 7 range.
They are made in the UK at the moment but the rest of the stock will come from India?
Surely there would be differences between the two batches?
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thanks for the replies
just seems a bit weird as i inquired about the lucky 7 range.
They are made in the UK at the moment but the rest of the stock will come from India?
Surely there would be differences between the two batches?
I said i believe them to be UK made based on the very subtle differences and indicators on the bat. Also the fact that they became available immediately after launching, whereas the stock from India is not due for a few weeks.
GN quality control at their own factory is very high. I believe I can tell the difference between a Robertsbridge made GN and an Indian made GN, but i would say 90+% of customers wouldn't be able to.
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Just a thought on the whole "xrd" thing, Jake i'll bring a load of it to the forum event at Vitas on the 6th to do a little "experiment" ! we've had conversations about different foams before and their suitable purposes so this could be interesting to show everyone how it works and why therefore it's not really any use for pads and gloves ! might need a few volunteers ! PS this isn't the surprise I was talking about, that will be coming as well !
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Just a thought on the whole "xrd" thing, Jake i'll bring a load of it to the forum event at Vitas on the 6th to do a little "experiment" ! we've had conversations about different foams before and their suitable purposes so this could be interesting to show everyone how it works and why therefore it's not really any use for pads and gloves ! might need a few volunteers ! PS this isn't the surprise I was talking about, that will be coming as well !
Will there be science?! Can we blow stuff up?!
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ooh sounds exciting. hopefully you could do a video for those of us you arent going
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Any idea on delivery dates for the Pre-ordered softs Jake?
Thanks
Ollie
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Videos is a good idea, I'll bring a lab-coat ;)
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GN tweeted this pic of legend bat
Engraving looks cool
(http://i1063.photobucket.com/albums/t518/i12breakfree/CricDeals-stock/090C2917-793B-419C-B82F-ADD91E6DB60D_zpsw8pzfy9e.jpg) (http://s1063.photobucket.com/user/i12breakfree/media/CricDeals-stock/090C2917-793B-419C-B82F-ADD91E6DB60D_zpsw8pzfy9e.jpg.html)