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Title: Adidas new boy
Post by: dannyhall04 on January 05, 2017, 09:42:10 AM
Taking bets?

http://twitter.com/adidascricketuk/status/816674758729302016 (http://twitter.com/adidascricketuk/status/816674758729302016)
Title: Re: Adidas new boy
Post by: Buzz on January 05, 2017, 09:52:06 AM
Jimmy the clubby Anderson
Title: Re: Adidas new boy
Post by: wayward_hayward on January 05, 2017, 09:59:16 AM
Jonny Bairstow
Title: Re: Adidas new boy
Post by: northernboy1987 on January 05, 2017, 09:59:33 AM
Jimmy the clubby Anderson

Good shout @Buzz
Title: Re: Adidas new boy
Post by: Number4 on January 05, 2017, 10:19:15 AM
Jimmy the clubby Anderson

Isn't he already with adidas?
Title: Re: Adidas new boy
Post by: alexhilly1492 on January 05, 2017, 10:20:56 AM
Isn't he already with adidas?

For shoes yes, bats pads etc he's with slaz

Would adidas be advertising an unveiling this much if it was Anderson? I'd say not!

I agree with @wayward_hayward - bairstow
Title: Re: Adidas new boy
Post by: Spanky on January 05, 2017, 10:23:09 AM
I'm thinking it's Bairstow too. Plus he wears the same Help for Heroes wristband.
Title: Re: Adidas new boy
Post by: smilley792 on January 05, 2017, 10:24:33 AM
I'm gonna say johnny bairstow.


Mainly excuse someone told me that a few months back but I can't remember who. Lol
Title: Re: Adidas new boy
Post by: jamferg on January 05, 2017, 10:44:10 AM
Another England player with a B3 made bat then?
Title: Re: Adidas new boy
Post by: Vitas Cricket on January 05, 2017, 11:12:02 AM
Taking bets?

[url]http://twitter.com/adidascricketuk/status/816674758729302016[/url] ([url]http://twitter.com/adidascricketuk/status/816674758729302016[/url])


I said about this without saying who it was a while ago.

It's Bairstow though, he's their new lead athlete for cricket similar to the KP deal. His is apparently a lifetime agreement just like David Beckham. He has a family member quite high up at Adidas which I'm sure helped smooth things over :)
Title: Re: Adidas new boy
Post by: FattusCattus on January 05, 2017, 11:13:18 AM
Kyle Abbot
Title: Re: Adidas new boy
Post by: ppccopener on January 05, 2017, 11:18:57 AM
I said about this without saying who it was a while ago.

It's Bairstow though, he's their new lead athlete for cricket similar to the KP deal. His is apparently a lifetime agreement just like David Beckham. He has a family member quite high up at Adidas which I'm sure helped smooth things over :)

bid deal this one. he's given GN pretty good exposure over the last year.

Title: Re: Adidas new boy
Post by: northernboy1987 on January 05, 2017, 12:21:33 PM
Slightly disappointed for some reason. Wonder who's gonna make his bats?
Title: Re: Adidas new boy
Post by: ppccopener on January 05, 2017, 12:26:24 PM
Slightly disappointed for some reason. Wonder who's gonna make his bats?

yes me too, not sure why

I dunno...i'd like to see England players using English Companies......

not saying they should all go out with hell for leather or salix, but GM maybe? or someone else
Title: Re: Adidas new boy
Post by: alexhilly1492 on January 05, 2017, 12:27:36 PM
Slightly disappointed for some reason. Wonder who's gonna make his bats?

id hazard a guess at kippax with him being a yorkshire lad
Title: Re: Adidas new boy
Post by: rickjames on January 05, 2017, 04:12:54 PM
I'm just shocked he's allowed spikes in the clubhouse.

Title: Re: Adidas new boy
Post by: cheese on January 05, 2017, 04:17:33 PM
Would rather JB use Gray Nics than Adidas but can't blame him for the move: Money, Excellent gears and good look!
Title: Re: Adidas new boy
Post by: jamferg on January 05, 2017, 04:22:26 PM
Slightly disappointed for some reason. Wonder who's gonna make his bats?

B3 would be my guess as other Adidas bats 'could' be made there ......
Title: Re: Adidas new boy
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on January 05, 2017, 06:07:20 PM
I'd imagine so as I sent them in B3's direction previously as they weren't overly happy with the quality of Pro bats being supplied due to huge variation in profiles turning up from different sources.
Title: Re: Adidas new boy
Post by: alexhilly1492 on January 06, 2017, 12:56:28 PM
(http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f8/alexhill813/CB3B15FC-C124-4C6C-894B-3261795B1A43_zpsomesztju.png) (http://s44.photobucket.com/user/alexhill813/media/CB3B15FC-C124-4C6C-894B-3261795B1A43_zpsomesztju.png.html)


I'll just leave this here
Title: Re: Adidas new boy
Post by: Alvaro on January 06, 2017, 01:00:01 PM
Softs look nice
Title: Re: Adidas new boy
Post by: alexhilly1492 on January 06, 2017, 01:06:10 PM
Softs look nice

Yep, although i prefer split finger i really like the look of the gloves not seen those until now
Title: Re: Adidas new boy
Post by: wasted_talent on January 06, 2017, 01:07:17 PM
like the branding on the bat too. any retailers stocking this range?
Title: Re: Adidas new boy
Post by: Alvaro on January 06, 2017, 01:10:11 PM
I would think so - I expect ProDirect might be a good place to start looking.

Title: Re: Adidas new boy
Post by: wasted_talent on January 06, 2017, 01:12:03 PM
will have a browse!
thanks.
Title: Re: Adidas new boy
Post by: Northern monkey on January 06, 2017, 01:40:21 PM
Has he got enough pairs of boots??
Could have broken into a smile too, I would if someone had just given me a load of gear

Softs look good as does the bat branding
Title: Re: Adidas new boy
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on January 06, 2017, 01:49:10 PM
Will be part of adidas photo all policy, you aren't even allowed to wear competitor brand kit to them behind the cameras let alone in front of it!
Title: Re: Adidas new boy
Post by: liscon12 on January 06, 2017, 01:57:09 PM
Will be part of adidas photo all policy, you aren't even allowed to wear competitor brand kit to them behind the cameras let alone in front of it!
What about the helmet haning up  :D
Title: Re: Adidas new boy
Post by: alexhilly1492 on January 06, 2017, 02:13:13 PM
What about the helmet haning up  :D

not a rival as i dont believe Adidas are having helmets produces with theyre name on anymore?
Title: Re: Adidas new boy
Post by: VKS on January 06, 2017, 02:35:18 PM
like the branding on the bat too. any retailers stocking this range?
Yes we will be stocking the range, with availability from March 1st on both the bats and softs.
Title: Re: Adidas new boy
Post by: VKS on January 06, 2017, 02:38:30 PM
His bats will be made by SS.
Title: Re: Adidas new boy
Post by: rickjames on January 06, 2017, 02:42:38 PM
It'll be called the YJB, yeah? Because he will always be YJB to me
Title: Re: Adidas new boy
Post by: cheese on January 06, 2017, 03:35:28 PM
His bats will be made by SS.

Think I'd rather have my bats made by Chris King at Robertsbridge, far more potential to be able to actually go in and help craft a perfect shape and a more personal experience. I guess money talks.
Title: Re: Adidas new boy
Post by: Rob580 on January 06, 2017, 03:38:48 PM
Likelihood is he can get them made wherever the hell he likes. Can't imagine Adidas really care as long as he doesn't flaunt that he's having them made by B3, Kippax, or whoever...
Title: Re: Adidas new boy
Post by: VKS on January 06, 2017, 03:44:48 PM
Think I'd rather have my bats made by Chris King at Robertsbridge, far more potential to be able to actually go in and help craft a perfect shape and a more personal experience. I guess money talks.
Well he's out in India in a couple of weeks time, so whatever can be done at Robertsbridge, B3 etc etc can also be done at the SS factory too.
Title: Re: Adidas new boy
Post by: csnew on January 06, 2017, 03:48:01 PM
whatever can be done at Robertsbridge, B3 etc etc can also be done at the SS factory too.
.

Not according to most of the people on this forum lol
Title: Re: Adidas new boy
Post by: Tom on January 06, 2017, 03:49:20 PM
There's a lot of snobbery about Indian bats. But many professionals do prefer using them and believe they're better than what batmakers in the UK can offer.
Title: Re: Adidas new boy
Post by: VKS on January 06, 2017, 04:04:26 PM
I don't think its a matter of Indian bats being better or vice versa. The willow is exactly the same and ultimately thats a fundamental ingredient to the final product.

All of the various brands such as B3 etc over here make some great bats, as do overseas brands such as SS, SG and CA.
Title: Re: Adidas new boy
Post by: Gurujames on January 06, 2017, 04:14:07 PM
I think some people find the idea of exporting the willow and then importing it back a bit wasteful when we are fortunate to have some excellent makers here.
I ageee that no one country can claim to be the best makers though I understand that people want to support manufacturers in their own country.
Title: Re: Adidas new boy
Post by: Manormanic on January 06, 2017, 04:17:35 PM
On English vs Indian, a very good player of sadly limited test experience explained it to me thus... One is not better than the other per se, but if you want to use a product out of the wrapper, Indian made bats will give you a good time, if not a long one, whereas English bats take longer to play in.

Is he correct?  Possibly, partly, in some circumstances.  Such is the vagary of a natural product.
Title: Re: Adidas new boy
Post by: InternalTraining on January 06, 2017, 04:27:49 PM
([url]http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f8/alexhill813/CB3B15FC-C124-4C6C-894B-3261795B1A43_zpsomesztju.png[/url]) ([url]http://s44.photobucket.com/user/alexhill813/media/CB3B15FC-C124-4C6C-894B-3261795B1A43_zpsomesztju.png.html[/url])


I'll just leave this here


That is a good picture of a pro cricketer geared up - the (minimalist) branding is there but not jarring; emphasis on the sporting image and of course the young star.

Mr. Bairstow is rockin'!
Title: Re: Adidas new boy
Post by: InternalTraining on January 06, 2017, 04:28:46 PM
Gloves look nice!
Title: Re: Adidas new boy
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on January 06, 2017, 04:34:55 PM
There's a lot of snobbery about Indian bats. But many professionals do prefer using them and believe they're better than what batmakers in the UK can offer.

I've had some lovely bats that were made in England.
I've had some lovely bats that were made in India.

I currently have 4 bats that could potentially be my match bat for 2017, 2 are English made and 2 are Indian made. To me, if it feels nice in the hands and performs well I'll happily use it, I couldn't care less where it was made.

I do however have an issue with certain brands who import Indian made bats, apply stickers and sell for for UK made prices, but that's a whole different kettle of fish...
Title: Re: Adidas new boy
Post by: Buzz on January 06, 2017, 04:51:26 PM
There's a lot of snobbery about Indian bats. But many professionals do prefer using them and believe they're better than what batmakers in the UK can offer.

James Taylor on the radio/TV the other day said that Eoin Morgan always had the biggest and best bats in the Eng changing room.

I doubt his are English made.

I have no idea why there should be any snobbery about where the bat is made personally.
Title: Re: Adidas new boy
Post by: rickjames on January 06, 2017, 04:53:12 PM
Morgan had/has his made at Kippax, no?
Title: Re: Adidas new boy
Post by: thecord on January 06, 2017, 06:01:09 PM
Any pics of his keeping gloves out there?
Title: Re: Adidas new boy
Post by: InternalTraining on January 06, 2017, 06:04:59 PM
James Taylor on the radio/TV the other day said that Eoin Morgan always had the biggest and best bats in the Eng changing room.

And, he doesn't share with his team mates? :D Tut tut.
Title: Re: Adidas new boy
Post by: edge on January 06, 2017, 06:17:23 PM
What's going on behind the camera? Bairstow looks bloody terrified!

Branding looks a lot nicer than past Adidas efforts, softs look disappointingly cookie cutter though.
Title: Re: Adidas new boy
Post by: alexhilly1492 on January 06, 2017, 06:19:19 PM
Any pics of his keeping gloves out there?


Best I've found is right at the bottom of here, not very good I know sorry

(http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f8/alexhill813/C188A85B-BCEE-4DED-B14E-F657C74B7EFD_zpsxfdcp6fb.png) (http://s44.photobucket.com/user/alexhill813/media/C188A85B-BCEE-4DED-B14E-F657C74B7EFD_zpsxfdcp6fb.png.html)
Title: Re: Adidas new boy
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on January 06, 2017, 06:33:47 PM
Nothing on their online system yet either Phil im afraid as a preview.
Title: Re: Adidas new boy
Post by: FattusCattus on January 06, 2017, 07:44:09 PM
He is definatley a poster-boy for the 'ginger generation', I don't think I have seen anyone more red!

Love the 3-stripe toe guard, nice touch that.
Title: Re: Adidas new boy
Post by: FattusCattus on January 06, 2017, 07:55:12 PM
He looks well chuffed!

Well - he'll never have to pay for his 'Just for Men' again!
Title: Re: Adidas new boy
Post by: jamielsn15 on January 06, 2017, 09:15:33 PM
PDC twitter feed has a better pic of the keeping gear...
Title: Re: Adidas new boy
Post by: ppccopener on January 06, 2017, 09:21:06 PM
Used to really dislike the KP stickers, quite like these ones. He wasn't with GN for long but looks a good signing for adidas.

Of course whatever company he uses won't affect the runs he gets, I just hope after mountains of runs with GN they don't dry up with someone new.

Old cricketers wives tale with no basis whatsoever  :)
Title: Re: Adidas new boy
Post by: Woodyspin on January 06, 2017, 09:23:33 PM
I like the black and white but why the massive adidas logo?
Title: Re: Adidas new boy
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on January 06, 2017, 09:32:23 PM
I like the black and white but why the massive adidas logo?

Brand recognition on the tellybox
Title: Re: Adidas new boy
Post by: Calzehbhoy on January 06, 2017, 10:16:11 PM
Apparently Adidas make their own bats too....

(http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/y306/calzehbhoy/003FA4DB-16DF-45CB-B2CA-77EC6886F8BE_zpsrjlsywd0.png)
Title: Re: Adidas new boy
Post by: Alvaro on January 06, 2017, 10:20:01 PM
I'd say supplying their own bats might be more accurate?
Title: Re: Adidas new boy
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on January 06, 2017, 10:20:46 PM
Apparently Adidas make their own bats too....


SSure they do...
Title: Re: Adidas new boy
Post by: jamielsn15 on January 06, 2017, 10:26:56 PM
Fairly certain I saw a box full of adidas stickers at b3 last year...
Title: Re: Adidas new boy
Post by: Calzehbhoy on January 06, 2017, 10:29:59 PM
You couldn't have done..... They make their own....
Title: Re: Adidas new boy
Post by: Sivlar13 on January 06, 2017, 10:41:50 PM
(http://i1045.photobucket.com/albums/b451/Joshua_Sivier/Mobile%20Uploads/93AF9B1E-5897-4EF5-B2E7-4555DA130DEC_zpsas9o9hff.jpeg) (http://s1045.photobucket.com/user/Joshua_Sivier/media/Mobile%20Uploads/93AF9B1E-5897-4EF5-B2E7-4555DA130DEC_zpsas9o9hff.jpeg.html)
Title: Re: Adidas new boy
Post by: alexhilly1492 on January 07, 2017, 10:27:47 AM
More pictures released on Twitter

(http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f8/alexhill813/7CDBFA89-13FB-413E-ACFC-0955F4AA47C4_zps92c1edii.png) (http://s44.photobucket.com/user/alexhill813/media/7CDBFA89-13FB-413E-ACFC-0955F4AA47C4_zps92c1edii.png.html)

(http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f8/alexhill813/CC93CB54-EA58-442B-B7BC-A7132DC494EC_zpsmj1cexbm.png) (http://s44.photobucket.com/user/alexhill813/media/CC93CB54-EA58-442B-B7BC-A7132DC494EC_zpsmj1cexbm.png.html)
Title: Re: Adidas new boy
Post by: Manormanic on January 07, 2017, 10:31:55 AM
anyone else want to photoshop a ball dropping out of the gloves? :)
Title: Re: Adidas new boy
Post by: Mtown Don on January 07, 2017, 11:03:27 AM
Short sleeve keeper - village
Title: Re: Adidas new boy
Post by: 19reading87 on January 07, 2017, 11:09:41 AM
Pictures at the oval obviously from the summer. I wonder how long in advance company negotiations take place with players
Title: Re: Adidas new boy
Post by: tom line on January 07, 2017, 11:13:21 AM
Not necessarily, they could have super imposed him on top of a generic oval photo, not saying they have but they could of
Title: Re: Adidas new boy
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on January 07, 2017, 05:33:22 PM
It will have been an athlete wide photo shoot where they snapped The Curran Bros, Willey etc at the same day...hiring a camera crew/venue etc isn't cheap on the scale they do it if previous shoots are anything to go by.
Title: Re: Adidas new boy
Post by: FattusCattus on January 07, 2017, 07:10:36 PM
ooo! Snapping Willey !
Title: Re: Adidas new boy
Post by: thegowerwaft on January 07, 2017, 07:15:53 PM
ooo! Snapping Willey !

That could explain the look on his face on the first picture inside the changing room  :(
Title: Re: Adidas new boy
Post by: Mr_Orange on January 12, 2017, 09:07:21 AM
Using the gear in today's game. Back to a Masuri lid too. Noticed in the first warm up game that quite a few of the players were using the OS lid.

(http://www.espncricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/257500/257509.jpg)
Title: Re: Adidas new boy
Post by: Northern monkey on January 12, 2017, 05:54:16 PM
Look at the state of them edges!
Wouldn't last two minutes with my batting
Title: Re: Adidas new boy
Post by: mdg20 on January 19, 2017, 02:12:04 AM
Loving the minimalist look of the keeping gloves on his instagram pic.

(http://i1307.photobucket.com/albums/s591/Matthew_Guest/DD3009F2-97A2-400C-A81B-5DDF7FC49B71_zpsnpkrb3fj.png) (http://s1307.photobucket.com/user/Matthew_Guest/media/DD3009F2-97A2-400C-A81B-5DDF7FC49B71_zpsnpkrb3fj.png.html)


Still amazes me how he managed to get adidas to sign him up and design his own range for him. Must have taken some real hard negotiating :D  :D :D :D

(http://i1307.photobucket.com/albums/s591/Matthew_Guest/B4602087-9D7B-41BD-9E2E-9522730EE8E1_zps8qhczpgy.png) (http://s1307.photobucket.com/user/Matthew_Guest/media/B4602087-9D7B-41BD-9E2E-9522730EE8E1_zps8qhczpgy.png.html)


Title: Re: Adidas new boy
Post by: Over Gully on January 19, 2017, 03:43:39 AM
Best Adidas cricket range I've seen. Anyone who goes with a predominately white colourway can't go too far wrong. The Kookaburra Ghost is a classic example as well given how bright the rest of the Kooka range is...
Title: Re: Adidas new boy
Post by: justnotcricket86 on January 19, 2017, 10:02:34 AM
Anyone know when this range will be out?
Title: Re: Adidas new boy
Post by: wasted_talent on January 19, 2017, 10:46:49 AM
Anyone know when this range will be out?

I read 31st Jan
Title: Re: Adidas new boy
Post by: justnotcricket86 on January 19, 2017, 11:31:24 AM
that's what confused me! thanks chaps