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Companies => Off-the-shelf companies => Gray Nicolls => Topic started by: chrisbd on September 26, 2014, 12:20:59 AM
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Hi all,
Went down to Robertsbridge to pick up my kit allocation for the coming Aussie season. Ian Ellis was, as always, incredibly efficient and helpful in picking a bat and certainly helped me walk away with a stunner. Access to the "special cupboard that doesn't really exist" is a really good benefit of sponsorship, and whilst in there I got to see some specific players profiles, and learn about which pro is using which model for the coming season. Alas, I must remain tight lipped about these things (I will tell you Trego is using the Lucky 7 though ;) ). Also saw about 100 pairs of the gold gloves in every model, which was pretty cool! The guys also sent me a pair of Aussie Legend gloves which are quite cool and just something a little bit different which you don't always see here in the UK.
Anyway, my specific bat is the F18, and I managed to get it early and before general release, and as such myself and Paul did a video review on the stick, which can be found here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0_O2k3U6e0&list=UUIerErbsjvrlqWp_0TgIYjw. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0_O2k3U6e0&list=UUIerErbsjvrlqWp_0TgIYjw.) If you like the look of it, we have listed our pre orders already - but please note this is a slightly tweaked version of a normal F18.
Photos hopefully will come up!
(http://i930.photobucket.com/albums/ad145/thebd11/DSC_0165.jpg) (http://s930.photobucket.com/user/thebd11/media/DSC_0165.jpg.html)
(http://i930.photobucket.com/albums/ad145/thebd11/DSC_0166.jpg) (http://s930.photobucket.com/user/thebd11/media/DSC_0166.jpg.html)
(http://i930.photobucket.com/albums/ad145/thebd11/DSC_0167.jpg) (http://s930.photobucket.com/user/thebd11/media/DSC_0167.jpg.html)
(http://i930.photobucket.com/albums/ad145/thebd11/DSC_0168.jpg) (http://s930.photobucket.com/user/thebd11/media/DSC_0168.jpg.html)
Again, thank you to the guys at GN for giving me another stunner, hopefully helps me with a few runs come this Aussie season!
Cheers guys,
Chris
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That is a crazy high middle, I can imagine it picking up like a feather?
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Actually on second look not as high as I thought haha
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You lucky, lucky man!
Hi all,
Went down to Robertsbridge to pick up my kit allocation for the coming Aussie season. Ian Ellis was, as always, incredibly efficient and helpful in picking a bat and certainly helped me walk away with a stunner. Access to the "special cupboard that doesn't really exist" is a really good benefit of sponsorship, and whilst in there I got to see some specific players profiles, and learn about which pro is using which model for the coming season. Alas, I must remain tight lipped about these things (I will tell you Trego is using the Lucky 7 though ;) ). Also saw about 100 pairs of the gold gloves in every model, which was pretty cool! The guys also sent me a pair of Aussie Legend gloves which are quite cool and just something a little bit different which you don't always see here in the UK.
Anyway, my specific bat is the F18, and I managed to get it early and before general release, and as such myself and Paul did a video review on the stick, which can be found here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0_O2k3U6e0&list=UUIerErbsjvrlqWp_0TgIYjw. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0_O2k3U6e0&list=UUIerErbsjvrlqWp_0TgIYjw.) If you like the look of it, we have listed our pre orders already - but please note this is a slightly tweaked version of a normal F18.
Photos hopefully will come up!
Again, thank you to the guys at GN for giving me another stunner, hopefully helps me with a few runs come this Aussie season!
Cheers guys,
Chris
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Looks like an awesome shape and a cracking bat. Best of luck for the new season mate!
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I love that profile as well. In Australia, they make an XL version as well, and it picks up so well. They weigh around the 3lb 2oz mark, but they pick up like a 2lb 12oz bat, ridiculously light pick up
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wow...this is a super high middle, but nice full profile. Hopefully it will bring you lot of runs, best of luck!
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I saw these in GCCC at the beginning of the season. I am massively impressed by the GN range this year (custom range, Matrix and particularly the F18)- currently so many light years ahead of the Aussie Kookaburra range IMO.
I almost walked out the door with a super short handle version of the F18 in 2.8. The only drawback for me was its thin, round handle. I'm a huge fan of semi-oval - oval handles and unfortunately this turned out to be a bit of a deal breaker for me. There was a bloke eyeing the bat off whilst I was giving it a few air swings. I'm pretty sure he picked up that bat went straight to the cash register. Hope he's not playing against me this season!!
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Looks a belting bat bud,
Wondering what will be the best seller over in Australia out of the Grays range as I do like the Matrix and F18 models
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Do you find the middle position is the same position as the swell? or a bit lower?
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Although it has a high middle, I was surprised by how well the bat responds (off the mallet) down low. And the pick-up is incredibly light - it's 2.9 but I first guessed it as being 2.7. I think Chris's bat is a bit more bowed than the standard F18 shape, but otherwise I haven't noticed any differences.
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Where abouts are you playing in Aus?
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Excellent review as always Chris also enjoy your time in Australia.
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Had a couple of bats from the special cupboard myself over the past couple of years. Looks a nice one.
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Jealous of the bat and the fact you are off to wield it in Aus!
All the best mate. :)
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Stunning looking bat fella!
The F18 is rapidly becoming the bat that could challenge my 'no new bat for 2015' philosophy...
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I love the bow on this bat. Ever since. I started playing with a bowed bat, I can't go back to flat bats.
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Stunning looking bat fella!
The F18 is rapidly becoming the bat that could challenge my 'no new bat for 2015' philosophy...
Still available with a pre-order discount from us :)
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Lovely! Hope it serves you well.
What are possibilities that a forum sponsor can source a bat (preferably a professional players bat) from that cupboard?
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Lovely looking bat u got there. Enjoy your time in Australia.
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Still available with a pre-order discount from us :)
Not helping Jake! You need to stash all the bats away whenever I'm netting. All of them.
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Lovely! Hope it serves you well.
What are possibilities that a forum sponsor can source a bat (preferably a professional players bat) from that cupboard?
To sell to the general public I would say it is impossible, I know we weren't allowed in the with ijc.
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Lovely! Hope it serves you well.
What are possibilities that a forum sponsor can source a bat (preferably a professional players bat) from that cupboard?
I know that Jake and Asad can get bats custom made to your weight and shape preference at Robertsbridge from their players willow! I think I'll be saving my pennies for one for a while though, as it's over £300!
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Nice look bat that. Never used a bat with a high middle.Might try one next season. And good luck to you in Oz.
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Wowww... That bat is a beauty. What does it retail for ??
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Wowww... That bat is a beauty. What does it retail for ??
The "suggested retail price" is £424.99 for this grade (LE), but I would imagine most shops will sell it for around £340.
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If I won the lottery twice, I'd buy one! I still couldn't justify that much for a bat even if I won the lottery ;) Lovely bat though, hope it goes like a train! Where abouts are you playing in Australia if you don't mind me asking?
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Got mine two weeks ago from Robertsbridge along with a PowerGen X and Scoop. Nice guy's at GN. F18 is made in India from what the chaps told me. So will have less moisture and will be similar to it's aussie counterpart.