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Title: Gray Nicolls Australia 2018/19
Post by: Ajdal on April 18, 2018, 01:17:20 PM: Sneak peek:

https://saxonsportsfrankston.vendecommerce.com/collections/gray-nicolls-bats

Not available to order as of yet but shows a few new models
Title: Re: Gray Nicolls Australia 2018/19
Post by: liscon12 on April 18, 2018, 01:57:51 PM: Atomic now has a mid/low profile instead of the mid from last year (17/18)

I think the Kronus has taken over as the Mid middle bat.
Title: Re: Gray Nicolls Australia 2018/19
Post by: alexhilly1492 on April 18, 2018, 02:07:48 PM: Quote from: DorsetDan on April 18, 2018, 01:40:23 PM
The Giant looks as subtle as a brick doesn't it :)

i thought that!

that much wood through the blade will make a mockery of the new laws though!

even non middled shots will fly off that thing!
Title: Re: Gray Nicolls Australia 2018/19
Post by: rich041187 on April 18, 2018, 02:12:01 PM: Have you seen how beautiful the Aussie Kronus gloves are??? So much better than the horrific UK version
Title: Re: Gray Nicolls Australia 2018/19
Post by: KD4 on April 18, 2018, 02:34:17 PM: Is Shaun Marsh going to be the face of Gray Nicolls now Warner has been banned.
Title: Re: Gray Nicolls Australia 2018/19
Post by: adb club cricketer on April 18, 2018, 05:31:58 PM: I do like the new range..From pics, velocity has huge edges, not sure if that is true..
Title: Re: Gray Nicolls Australia 2018/19
Post by: Biggie Smalls on April 18, 2018, 06:13:22 PM: Quote from: liscon12 on April 18, 2018, 01:57:51 PM
Atomic now has a mid/low profile instead of the mid from last year (17/18)

I think the Kronus has taken over as the Mid middle bat.

Regardless of description, atomic 18/19 profile looks the same to me .
Kronus looks to be basically the return of the e41 , rebadged .
Title: Re: Gray Nicolls Australia 2018/19
Post by: edge on April 19, 2018, 06:15:40 AM: Quote from: DorsetDan on April 18, 2018, 01:40:23 PM
The Giant looks as subtle as a brick doesn't it :)
The Gray Nicolls Cor3? I quite like it!
Title: Re: Gray Nicolls Australia 2018/19
Post by: JB on April 19, 2018, 06:38:55 AM: I like the look of the Giant, right up my street
Title: Re: Gray Nicolls Australia 2018/19
Post by: liscon12 on April 19, 2018, 07:47:36 AM: Quote from: Biggie Smalls on April 18, 2018, 06:13:22 PM

Regardless of description, atomic 18/19 profile looks the same to me .
Kronus looks to be basically the return of the e41 , rebadged .

Quote from: DorsetDan on April 18, 2018, 06:41:22 PM
That is what I thought on the Atomic, just a dodgy description. I can't see that they would change what must have been one of their most popular bats

I actually think the middle is a little bit lower, it just seems thicker down low. Might just be my bad eyes playing a trick on me.
Title: Re: Gray Nicolls Australia 2018/19
Post by: liscon12 on April 19, 2018, 07:59:14 AM: Old on top and new model bellow

(https://s19.postimg.cc/i8ln06h43/1_D7_E60_FD-5_A27-41_E2-8_B42-3_EFF06932840.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/c7ny33uhr/) (https://s19.postimg.cc/54g2nhws3/2_CA7_A880-_AD74-4_B3_D-9_BE7-_CA16_BC859_F69.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/txpmo5fsf/)
Title: Re: Gray Nicolls Australia 2018/19
Post by: liscon12 on April 19, 2018, 08:26:04 AM: Quote from: DorsetDan on April 19, 2018, 08:13:15 AM
To be fair, yes those two pictures do look different but then there were subtle differences in shape between Indian made and Aus made Atomics for the current season anyway. I'd wager the bottom pic is just an Indian made one. See post #126 here: [url]http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=42799.120[/url] ([url]http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=42799.120[/url])

I hope you're right as the Atomic was such a good profile
Title: Re: Gray Nicolls Australia 2018/19
Post by: Ajdal on April 19, 2018, 09:03:17 AM: Quote from: DorsetDan on April 19, 2018, 08:13:15 AM
To be fair, yes those two pictures do look different but then there were subtle differences in shape between Indian made and Aus made Atomics for the current season anyway. I'd wager the bottom pic is just an Indian made one. See post #126 here: [url]http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=42799.120[/url] ([url]http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=42799.120[/url])

Pretty certain this isn't Indian made as this is probably a pre-production sample.
Title: Re: Gray Nicolls Australia 2018/19
Post by: Aussiecollector on April 19, 2018, 07:55:05 PM: (https://s17.postimg.cc/aysyfjncf/20180330_194208.jpg) (https://s17.postimg.cc/c134y7vwv/20180330_194213.jpg) (https://s17.postimg.cc/605g176qn/20180330_194233.jpg) (https://s17.postimg.cc/hci1j0pq7/20180330_194304.jpg) (https://s17.postimg.cc/t1m1716f3/20180330_194248.jpg)
Title: Re: Gray Nicolls Australia 2018/19
Post by: Umi on April 19, 2018, 08:58:20 PM: Lovely shape
Title: Re: Gray Nicolls Australia 2018/19
Post by: Calzehbhoy on April 20, 2018, 07:05:07 AM: @Aussiecollector don’t suppose you have any pictures of the giant that you could share?
Title: Re: Gray Nicolls Australia 2018/19
Post by: potzy248 on April 20, 2018, 07:18:03 AM: is that what Karun Nair was using in the IPL? Shape looks pretty similar so if so then same shape as Pros...
Title: Re: Gray Nicolls Australia 2018/19
Post by: sarg on April 20, 2018, 11:34:44 AM: Quote from: Aussiecollector on April 19, 2018, 07:55:05 PM
(https://s17.postimg.cc/aysyfjncf/20180330_194208.jpg) (https://s17.postimg.cc/c134y7vwv/20180330_194213.jpg)

@Aussiecollector can you give us a short description of how the bat feels and what is comparable in the old range? Wouldn’t have a bat from the new range with a big bow? Not a powerbow....some other name ;)
Title: Re: Gray Nicolls Australia 2018/19
Post by: SRH on April 20, 2018, 01:00:51 PM: @Aussiecollector can we have a new thread, cataloguing all of your prize willows? Every photo you post has a whole host of interesting bats in the back of it!
Title: Re: Gray Nicolls Australia 2018/19
Post by: mattw on April 20, 2018, 01:39:06 PM: Are these Indian made? As it only states 'designed in' on the stickers?
Title: Re: Gray Nicolls Australia 2018/19
Post by: Calzehbhoy on April 20, 2018, 01:44:47 PM: The only noticeable between Indian & Oz made are the handle cap and the use of Zinc Oxide tape.
Title: Re: Gray Nicolls Australia 2018/19
Post by: Biggie Smalls on April 20, 2018, 06:52:35 PM: Quote from: Calzehbhoy on April 20, 2018, 01:44:47 PM
The only noticeable between Indian & Oz made are the handle cap and the use of Zinc Oxide tape.

Maybe @sarg and @Aussiecollector can let us know their thoughts re difference in pressing between indian vs oz gn's ?
Title: Re: Gray Nicolls Australia 2018/19
Post by: sarg on April 20, 2018, 07:02:58 PM: Quote from: Biggie Smalls on April 20, 2018, 06:52:35 PM
Maybe @sarg and @Aussiecollector can let us know their thoughts re difference in pressing between indian vs oz gn's ?

Really depends on the grade. Assuming we are not talking about Readydead, I mean readypress. Indian made ones for the Aussie market feel a tiny bit softer. I’d say the hydralic presses are calibrated the same. Difference is adjustments for willow moisture. Both have the same characteristics of feeling medium/hard pressed and once oiled and played in they get up and boogie.
Title: Re: Gray Nicolls Australia 2018/19
Post by: Number4 on April 21, 2018, 01:22:24 AM: Quote from: mattw on April 20, 2018, 01:39:06 PM
Are these Indian made? As it only states 'designed in' on the stickers?

Definitely Oz made this one
Title: Re: Gray Nicolls Australia 2018/19
Post by: Ajdal on May 09, 2018, 05:47:16 AM: The full range:

https://gray-nicolls.gnsports.com/Gray_dash_Nicolls/Bats-English-Willow/pl.php
Title: Re: Gray Nicolls Australia 2018/19
Post by: FattusCattus on May 09, 2018, 08:18:59 AM: £800 for a bat? Obscene!
Title: Re: Gray Nicolls Australia 2018/19
Post by: Calzehbhoy on May 10, 2018, 05:36:00 PM: Giant ordered ;)

Does any of the forum's resident Oz GN experts know if the Ultrabow 750 is going to be handmade in Oz?

It appears to have the Oz made stickers but I can't see in the description it being mentioned anywhere.
Title: Re: Gray Nicolls Australia 2018/19
Post by: tushar sehgal on May 10, 2018, 05:39:10 PM: @Calzehbhoy where did you order the giant from. do you have a link? thanks.

Also does anyone know if these are Aus made or India?
Title: Re: Gray Nicolls Australia 2018/19
Post by: Calzehbhoy on May 10, 2018, 05:40:40 PM: @tushar sehgal

https://gray-nicolls.gnsports.com/19990/Giant-Bat/pd.php (https://gray-nicolls.gnsports.com/19990/Giant-Bat/pd.php)
Title: Re: Gray Nicolls Australia 2018/19
Post by: potzy248 on May 10, 2018, 07:33:52 PM: Quote from: Calzehbhoy on May 10, 2018, 05:40:40 PM
@tushar sehgal

https://gray-nicolls.gnsports.com/19990/Giant-Bat/pd.php (https://gray-nicolls.gnsports.com/19990/Giant-Bat/pd.php)

$299 is pretty good in todays market. Hopefully the willow is good.
Title: Re: Gray Nicolls Australia 2018/19
Post by: procricket on May 10, 2018, 07:39:17 PM: The signature is the best shape I have seen from all there offering saw one today and just wow really but like a Trott the one I saw really impressive coverage
Title: Re: Gray Nicolls Australia 2018/19
Post by: InternalTraining on May 10, 2018, 08:05:04 PM: GN - AUS Signature feels nice in hands. Very little bow and that is the only -ve but over all pings and feels amazing! Kranzbuhler!
Title: Re: Gray Nicolls Australia 2018/19
Post by: Aussiecollector on May 10, 2018, 09:59:29 PM: Signature is not in this years range , has been dropped , same with the unsung hero predator3 , guys in full production mode right now
Title: Re: Gray Nicolls Australia 2018/19
Post by: skip1973 on May 10, 2018, 10:55:17 PM: Giants will be 3lb plus.
Title: Re: Gray Nicolls Australia 2018/19
Post by: Calzehbhoy on May 11, 2018, 12:18:40 AM: Quote from: skip1973 on May 10, 2018, 10:55:17 PM
Giants will be 3lb plus.

Probably.... the profile looks huge so would expect that weight! A lot of wood seems to be left in the shoulders/top of the bat though so that should aid pickup.
Title: Re: Gray Nicolls Australia 2018/19
Post by: InternalTraining on May 11, 2018, 09:16:19 PM: It is a shame GN Aus won't be making any really BIG bats.
Title: Re: Gray Nicolls Australia 2018/19
Post by: Biggie Smalls on May 11, 2018, 09:59:25 PM: I'm interested to see what the ultrabow will be like and whether it could jump above the silver as my next coveted oz gn.
Title: Re: Gray Nicolls Australia 2018/19
Post by: liscon12 on June 29, 2018, 08:03:52 AM: New XXX at Meulemans

(https://preview.ibb.co/gzNKmd/Screenshot_20180629_090127.png) (https://ibb.co/k6H8ey)
Title: Re: Gray Nicolls Australia 2018/19
Post by: InternalTraining on June 29, 2018, 02:37:35 PM: I'd love to own a XXX-11...seems like the spine is gone...older models had a beautiful high spine.
Title: Re: Gray Nicolls Australia 2018/19
Post by: Biggie Smalls on June 30, 2018, 03:47:51 AM: Quote from: InternalTraining on June 29, 2018, 02:37:35 PM
I'd love to own a XXX-11...seems like the spine is gone...older models had a beautiful high spine.
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From that photo it looks like youre right re the spine height. The shoulders look much thicker too......but hopefully its just an optical illusion /bad angle /big heavy bat in that photo.
Title: Re: Gray Nicolls Australia 2018/19
Post by: Biggie Smalls on June 30, 2018, 05:32:30 AM: Wasnt sure where to post this.....warner in canucks t20 comp batting with a red spartan bat /kit. Looks so weird.
Title: Re: Gray Nicolls Australia 2018/19
Post by: Tom_90 on June 30, 2018, 08:47:37 AM: Quote from: liscon12 on June 29, 2018, 08:03:52 AM
New XXX at Meulemans

(https://preview.ibb.co/gzNKmd/Screenshot_20180629_090127.png) (https://ibb.co/k6H8ey)

Wallet is twitching....
Title: Re: Gray Nicolls Australia 2018/19
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on June 30, 2018, 09:15:04 AM: Quote from: Biggie Smalls on June 30, 2018, 05:32:30 AM
Wasnt sure where to post this.....warner in canucks t20 comp batting with a red spartan bat /kit. Looks so weird.

(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb450/CPye061194/SmartSelect_20180630-101246_Samsung%20Internet_zpsorlchxey.jpg) (http://s1206.photobucket.com/user/CPye061194/media/SmartSelect_20180630-101246_Samsung%20Internet_zpsorlchxey.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Gray Nicolls Australia 2018/19
Post by: Wickets-then-runs on June 30, 2018, 12:13:22 PM: Spartan late on their first payment you think? :)
Title: Re: Gray Nicolls Australia 2018/19
Post by: adb club cricketer on July 01, 2018, 12:42:03 AM: Warner batting with Spartan doesnt look cricket lol..So GN have stopped the Kaboom range for next year?
Title: Re: Gray Nicolls Australia 2018/19
Post by: Biggie Smalls on July 01, 2018, 03:44:14 AM: From what ive read elsewhere on here there will be no kaboom range for gn this season . Maybe there might be a similar range though , depending on who the big , yet to be announced, signing is ? Maybe the Mitch Marsh 'womp womp' range perhaps ? :D
Title: Re: Gray Nicolls Australia 2018/19
Post by: alee on July 01, 2018, 03:46:44 AM: Hi guys,

how is the handle shape on these AUS GN's? are they oval or round?

thanks,
Title: Re: Gray Nicolls Australia 2018/19
Post by: Biggie Smalls on July 01, 2018, 03:49:21 AM: Quote from: alee on July 01, 2018, 03:46:44 AM
Hi guys,

how is the handle shape on these AUS GN's? are they oval or round?

thanks,

Thin semi oval /oval bottom hand.
Some are round at the top and some are semi oval at the top.