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Companies => Off-the-shelf companies => Gunn & Moore => Topic started by: JG on October 21, 2019, 01:17:06 PM
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Afternoon all,
I thought I’d share some of the information I’ve heard moving around the circuit on this years upcoming GM range to see if any of this info may be true and could be corroborated by someone on the forum...
Bats: I’ve been told there’s two or three new additions including the return of the icon. But sacrificing one of the current 2019 range. With a colour scheme of black/blue and orange being thrown about somewhere on the same sticker if from 2019. With an attacking profile and a full profiled bat too...
Bags: blackout, usual designs taking to a darker colour scheme but there’s some sort of blue bags somewhere apparently... I so hope it all looks good!!
SURPRISE ITEM OF NOTE: GM are supposedly blowing people out of the water with a new type of grip that has been largely spoken about. Apparently something that we probably haven’t seen before but everyone seems to be getting hyped up over it.
PLEASE NOTE, THESE ARE JUST THINGS I HAVE HEARD- They may or may not hold any merit at all but I would love to hear your thoughts about all this...
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From what I've seen pictures I think you're spot on pretty much, one of the bats is completely blue, one black/orange and then the returning bat has transparent stickers (not retro sadly).
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The black bags look NIIICE. Sadly the blue bags (Maestro) look a bit underwhelming to my eye. They’re already up on some of the Oz sites such as Meulemans and cricketcentre.
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Two new short blades plus the Icon is what I've seen online.
Grip sounds interesting! GM do always have the best grips on the market, interesting to see where you could go with such a simple product.
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Noir survived???
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If the UK ones are the same then they look a bit too 90's for me
That was exactly my thought too. Perhaps they wanted them to look retro? There’s definitely a market for retro looking stuff, but if they are GM’s attempt they are sadly wide of the mark.
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Those maestro bags are not in the uk gm range. Will all be revealed in 7 days!!
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I’ve had a big response personally from this post. And someone has sent me a photo of the supposed grip that is heading out. If it is. It’s really interesting... am I allowed to post the picture all powerful admin??
I have also just found out that the GM LE pads have removed the silver piping from around the edges. Say what!?! All white, pro looking GM pads, get in my kit bag
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Pretty keen to see these grips.
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Pretty keen to see these grips.
same, the GM grips always seem to be bring out the best grips
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Not long to wait now. We have some of the bats ready to drop on the release date and its all very exciting! Obviously nothing can be said further until the official release ha ha.
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Not long to wait now. We have some of the bats ready to drop on the release date and its all very exciting! Obviously nothing can be said further until the official release ha ha.
Is that including us lucky peasants who have an early snap or two of kit??
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Have the new range of bats in store, but retailers are not allowed to ship/sell till after the launch
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Is that permission for me to throw up the picture I received of the grip @Six Sixes Cricket ???
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Nope, and we really don’t want to be in the position where the forum lose the owner of GM over a picture of a grip.
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And just to confirm/clear up any confusion , I haven’t sent any pics to @JG
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Yes, for all of those direct messaging myself and @Six Sixes Cricket for pictures, I will respect what GM are doing and not post any pictures. In addition, @Six Sixes Cricket nor anyone else on this forum have sent me anything. As stated before, I have received my information through local sources.
I would of liked to name and shame those who wanted me to send them emails of what I’ve got or even thumbnails in messages. But i suppose I will just leave it here until release day and then see what more can be added
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Yes, for all of those direct messaging myself and @Six Sixes Cricket for pictures, I will respect what GM are doing and not post any pictures. In addition, @Six Sixes Cricket nor anyone else on this forum have sent me anything. As stated before, I have received my information through local sources.
I would of liked to name and shame those who wanted me to send them emails of what I’ve got or even thumbnails in messages. But i suppose I will just leave it here until release day and then see what more can be added
I think the majority of us on here are cricket kit fanatics, nerds, fans or whatever you want to label it as and so wanting to get an early scoop on what we will be seeing from GM and most likely spending some money on is no real crime to be "named and shamed" about. :D
Perhaps you should name and shame your local sources - they are the people letting GM down along with the retailers who are posting the information online early...
I asked for a sneak peak. So, @Edward Lowy Apologies for being keen and wanting to get a peak of the 2020 range early. All the best with the launch. :)
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Naturally pleased to see an element of anticipation of the GM 2020 range! Thanks to all for not posting images etc that they may have before our launch which will be at Noon GMT next Monday 28th October 2019.
Why do we have an embargo till then? Basically so that we can give all our valued distributors a level playing field to (a) see the range from the trade launch date of September 10th (b) consider their purchasing decisions (c) allow time for those goods to be in stock with retailers (d) allow retailers to prepare their websites with new imagery (e) so that at public launch next Monday, people can see the range and get their hands on it.
Most customers have worked with us, some have not which is disappointing.
As to the range - love it!
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Naturally pleased to see an element of anticipation of the GM 2020 range! Thanks to all for not posting images etc that they may have before our launch which will be at Noon GMT next Monday 28th October 2019.
Why do we have an embargo till then? Basically so that we can give all our valued distributors a level playing field to (a) see the range from the trade launch date of September 10th (b) consider their purchasing decisions (c) allow time for those goods to be in stock with retailers (d) allow retailers to prepare their websites with new imagery (e) so that at public launch next Monday, people can see the range and get their hands on it.
Most customers have worked with us, some have not which is disappointing.
As to the range - love it!
As a recent convert to GM stuff, I’m really looking forward to seeing what you’ve got coming out next week. Hopefully a bag I like, and maybe a couple of new Stokes bats to bring my ownership of them up to double figures! The mythical new grip intrigues me too. I’ll be shocked if it’s an improvement on the GM ripple or the grips you put on the player editions, as you can’t really get any better than those two for grip, texture and comfort.
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Naturally pleased to see an element of anticipation of the GM 2020 range! Thanks to all for not posting images etc that they may have before our launch which will be at Noon GMT next Monday 28th October 2019.
Why do we have an embargo till then? Basically so that we can give all our valued distributors a level playing field to (a) see the range from the trade launch date of September 10th (b) consider their purchasing decisions (c) allow time for those goods to be in stock with retailers (d) allow retailers to prepare their websites with new imagery (e) so that at public launch next Monday, people can see the range and get their hands on it.
Most customers have worked with us, some have not which is disappointing.
As to the range - love it!
@Edward Lowy It is great to see a company valuing events and launches like this, and then backing it up with great products too. There is never a perfect way but well done for keeping it all under wraps til now and thank you for the great customer service and products I have had recently too from your company.
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@Edward Lowy It is great to see a company valuing events and launches like this, and then backing it up with great products too. There is never a perfect way but well done for keeping it all under wraps til now and thank you for the great customer service and products I have had recently too from your company.
Thank you very much indeed for your kind comments, delighted to have been of constructive service to you. In terms of value, we cherish every impression of the GM brand.
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If the icon is the same shape as it was before they got discontinued, Then i guess i know what im getting myself for christmas :D
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I'm a huge rubbers fan.
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Lots of placeholders and model names on the allrounders cricket site including Sirens and Eclipse, no images and it mentions a "new" GM terrain bat grip but seems strange they have the same name if innovative. Some funky pricing going on so guess it is work in progress still.
Only a few days to go now!
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Only 95 hours to go. I’ve got my popcorn ready and debit card in an easily accessible location.
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looks like allrounder have jumped the gun (excuse the pun) none of the new models just the retained ones I think
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looks like allrounder have jumped the gun (excuse the pun) none of the new models just the retained ones I think
Looks like they have listed everything now.
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It's here! :D
https://www.playwiththebest.com/cricket/new-2020-product-range.html (https://www.playwiththebest.com/cricket/new-2020-product-range.html)
I love GM launch day
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Does anyone have the 2020 catalog? Care to share? Cant seem to find it on the official website
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Ok - so I want an Icon signature in 2.9 for no good reason other than they look lush
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Does anyone have the 2020 catalog? Care to share? Cant seem to find it on the official website
Nevermind. Found it
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Some pics of the sirens we have
https://www.flickr.com/photos/137931451@N08/shares/WEms9g (https://www.flickr.com/photos/137931451@N08/shares/WEms9g)
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Some pics of the sirens we have
https://www.flickr.com/photos/137931451@N08/shares/WEms9g (https://www.flickr.com/photos/137931451@N08/shares/WEms9g)
Which among the new range have got the chunkiest toe (especially around the edge of the toe)?
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Which among the new range have got the chunkiest toe (especially around the edge of the toe)?
GM don’t do chunky toes, and I’ve yet to have a bat returned with a broken toe. The new Icon has the spine in to the toe
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GM don’t do chunky toes, and I’ve yet to have a bat returned with a broken toe. The new Icon has the spine in to the toe
Still relatively speaking... Mythos last year was pretty chunky. Kaha before that. Anything of that sort this year? Icon does have the spine into the toe but the sweet spot is on the high side
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The new Icon
https://www.flickr.com/photos/137931451@N08/shares/tGGo14 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/137931451@N08/shares/tGGo14)
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The new Icon
https://www.flickr.com/photos/137931451@N08/shares/tGGo14 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/137931451@N08/shares/tGGo14)
Some great looking bats there! Love my Noir. What's the new grip like @Six Sixes Cricket ?
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Some great looking bats there! Love my Noir. What's the new grip like @Six Sixes Cricket ?
Yes some lovely bats as usual. The grips are very good, very grippy, could be a palm killer tho!!
https://www.flickr.com/photos/137931451@N08/shares/42fWe8 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/137931451@N08/shares/42fWe8)
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I don't need an Icon. I don't need an Icon. I don't need an Icon...
@Six Sixes Cricket have you got any icons around 2lb10/12 ish?
Asking for a friend... :-[
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All my stock is under 2-9, but can order in to an approx weight (give or take 1/2 ounce)
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The new Icon
https://www.flickr.com/photos/137931451@N08/shares/tGGo14 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/137931451@N08/shares/tGGo14)
Looks nice! Transparent stickers are a good touch. I would like to see stickers replaced with laser engravings and a unique serial number for each bat.
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Excellent looking range - well done GM and @Edward Lowy
Desperately trying to avoid ordering an Icon - will have to wait and see about the HEX grip but always been impressed with GM's grips in the past.
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And finally the Eclipse, again this is a shorter blade, this has the highest middle of the range and also the most volume of wood in the range
https://www.flickr.com/photos/137931451@N08/shares/62ckd5 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/137931451@N08/shares/62ckd5)
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How good does the Icon look..... :( :( :( :(
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Icon has a bow as well Daniel
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Spot the difference
(https://i.postimg.cc/NMnpYd0K/12-C5-E0-F0-DAAF-49-AA-8119-D98420187-D02.png)
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Ben Stokes Player edition
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New GM range looks awesome. The only thing that has left me even slightly disappointed is the lack of Duplex bag in black.
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If anyone wants to have a look, I have done some quick video reviews of the new range which will be uploaded on to YouTube, the first one is of the Siren and the rest will be on shortly - https://youtu.be/-uAyd5wKJlI (https://youtu.be/-uAyd5wKJlI)
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^ Mr @TCB, nice video! Nice soft intro music...not too loud...good lighting! Very informative and simple. Don't change anything. :)
I am not a sticker person but them Siren stickers are really nice! Looks like a great bat!
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It is the only one left in the wild after @SouthpawMark has hunted them to extinction 😂
I just bought another one too. Couldn’t resist the one shown in the It’s Just Cricket YouTube video that they released earlier today. The grains looked too good. I need help. :D
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Eclipse ordered for me best shape this year
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Are the 2020 range handles thick or on thinner side?
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Are the 2020 range handles thick or on thinner side?
On the thicker side I would say.
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I just bought another one too. Couldn’t resist the one shown in the It’s Just Cricket YouTube video that they released earlier today. The grains looked too good. I need help. :D
I'd install a sprinkler system at home or put them all in a fireproof room! There is more timber in your house than the forests near me!
very very slightly jealous especially seeing the one on IJC video.....
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The Eclipse is the best shape imo as never really thought the GM's offered a low enough middle for me personally (their old Canon bat being the best I'd had when I was younger, which had a very low middle).
Not too sure about the grip but good to see something different. I'm sure GM will do well with the new range on here....and that's just from SouthpawMark alone! :D
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Why are some of the stickers the other way round than the others?
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Why are some of the stickers the other way round than the others?
They're "left handed" on the Ben Stokes players edition.
By default they're "right handed" (the GM is the right way up when a right handed batsman plays a flat batted shot).
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They're "left handed" on the Ben Stokes players edition.
By default they're "right handed" (the GM is the right way up when a right handed batsman plays a flat batted shot).
Bit quirky but ok.
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I'd install a sprinkler system at home or put them all in a fireproof room! There is more timber in your house than the forests near me!
very very slightly jealous especially seeing the one on IJC video.....
I think if I buy any more I may come home to find them on the firewood pile out in the garden.
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I think if I buy any more I may come home to find them on the firewood pile out in the garden.
Feel free to call any of us to help you out in your time of need - I'm sure we would get there quickly to avoid damaging them for you :-)
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I just bought another one too. Couldn’t resist the one shown in the It’s Just Cricket YouTube video that they released earlier today. The grains looked too good. I need help. :D
You don't need help. You need to share your money with us so we all could buy New GM then no one will tease you
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On the thicker side I would say.
Thank you! Good to know.
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I think if I buy any more I may come home to find them on the firewood pile out in the garden.
I'm yet to be convinced that this guy isn't Ben Stokes himself! ;)
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I'm yet to be convinced that this guy isn't Ben Stokes himself! ;)
He’s a much better bowler, fielder and fighter than me.
The new wand will be here tomorrow... just had the DHL confirmation through. All I need to do now is make sure the wife and MIL are out all day.
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She’s arrived. Some of my other ones look better than it, but it’s just as pingtastic as all the others.
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@SouthpawMark how do you choose which one(s) you actually use?
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I really look forward on hearing what people say about the grip!!
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She’s arrived. Some of my other ones look better than it, but it’s just as pingtastic as all the others.
You probably have more of Ben’s bats, than Ben actually does
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You probably have more of Ben’s bats, than Ben actually does
I'm certain he does!!!! Can you imagine GM sales director - they have a single customer that is keeping an entire model going, easiest sell ever!!!!
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You probably have more of Ben’s bats, than Ben actually does
I'd bet good money he doesn't...
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@SouthpawMark how do you choose which one(s) you actually use?
The same way any sane person makes their daily decisions... whatever the roll of the dice tells me to do. ;)
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You probably have more of Ben’s bats, than Ben actually does
I definitely have, as Sir Benjamin actually uses Limited Edition stickers on his. Maybe he should send them to Ciaran for an upgrade. :D
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Finally had 5 mins to take a pic...
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I think if I buy any more I may come home to find them on the firewood pile out in the garden.
I’d always presumed you’d just had to buy as many as you have in order to get one in your usual weight :D :D
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I’d always presumed you’d just had to buy as many as you have in order to get one in your usual weight :D :D
Fortunately they are all 2lb 10oz.
Sadly, the one I bought from It’s Just Cricket is going back, as it’s not up to scratch from a QC perspective. On the plus side though, my latest purchase from Cricket-Hockey arrived this afternoon, and it’s an absolute belter!
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Fortunately they are all 2lb 10oz.
Sadly, the one I bought from It’s Just Cricket is going back, as it’s not up to scratch from a QC perspective. On the plus side though, my latest purchase from Cricket-Hockey arrived this afternoon, and it’s an absolute belter!
Looked pretty decent in video - what did you find was missed in the QC process?
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Looked pretty decent in video - what did you find was missed in the QC process?
Compare shoulder 1 to shoulder 2. The shoulder on the inside is approx 5mm narrower than the outside. It’s really screwed up my cunning plan to get to 10 and then stop.
(https://i.postimg.cc/Ss3NHCPG/25-B4-C443-33-E1-449-C-84-B0-8885459-E457-B.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
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Compare shoulder 1 to shoulder 2. The shoulder on the inside is approx 5mm narrower than the outside. It’s really screwed up my cunning plan to get to 10 and then stop.
(https://i.postimg.cc/Ss3NHCPG/25-B4-C443-33-E1-449-C-84-B0-8885459-E457-B.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
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The ruler is in a different place so it will always be a different measurement if the face is not flat/unangled to the handle won't it?
I guess though when you are paying that for a bat you want it perfect - even if you aren't meant to hit it from there!
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I picked up an icon love the shape a bit small in specs and can’t get used to the new grip. But looking forward to the softs they look decent. Be interesting to see what they do with Ben Stokes PE, because hard to sell the same bat from last year as this year. So be interesting to see if he used the diamond or one of the new ranges
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I picked up an icon love the shape a bit small in specs and can’t get used to the new grip. But looking forward to the softs they look decent. Be interesting to see what they do with Ben Stokes PE, because hard to sell the same bat from last year as this year. So be interesting to see if he used the diamond or one of the new ranges
Same. Picked up Icon Signature at just over 2.8 - it’s too light for me.
I’d go heavier than normal knowing what I know now.
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Internet willy waving aside, does anyone who has seen the new bats for 2020 have any thoughts?
Picked up a couple on my latest trip to uzi sports
The siren was my fav but that was at 2.7
The ecplise was nice too but the middle is just far to high to be deemed useful on the wickets I tend to play on
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Same. Picked up Icon Signature at just over 2.8 - it’s too light for me.
I’d go heavier than normal knowing what I know now.
Cris, I can order in a heavier one for you if you want to swap it back
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Cris, I can order in a heavier one for you if you want to swap it back
Do they offer any 3lb+?
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Cris, I can order in a heavier one for you if you want to swap it back
Thanks Rob - but one of the boys will have it off me. It will find a home. They just pick up light.
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Do they offer any 3lb+?
No, around 2-12ish tops
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I managed to get my kit supply in for this year and just wow!! This is my 2.10 eclipse with the wonderful LE softs. I did manage to find myself some of last years players pads too mind so I don’t know what I’m going to do!
(https://i.postimg.cc/VkvsN7HG/13-EC2416-8-B28-4-BE7-85-AC-CACBDC01-D047.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/zymYtkNK)
I do also have a couple of other LE bats in so will shamelessly plug myself and post pictures of them up shortly on this thread
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That looks gorgeous...
To ensure I have the best of both worlds 'a new bat' and a bat that is starting to play in - ... I have decided to get my Noir which I love, refurbed from GM :) I like the livery and love the colour purple.. so have asked if they will sticker it up with Haze stickers... (not sure if they will, but have asked anyhow). :) :) :)
Asked my brother who lives in Notts to drop it off for me... not sure if he has yet... :( :( :(
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I will just leave these here. Anyone interested? Drop me a line ;)
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Drool
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Drool
@SouthpawMark Wrong model for you!
If he just lets us know where that carpet is, then I am sure we can help him out by removing them for him .........
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@SouthpawMark Wrong model for you!
If he just lets us know where that carpet is, then I am sure we can help him out by removing them for him .........
I was drooling more over the 2020 LE pads and gloves to be honest. I think they’re a big improvement on the 2019 models aesthetically. For the last couple of years I think GM bats look far classier than any other major brand. Love the stickers, even if the glue they use on them isn’t quite up to the job.
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GM has set the standard with their branding over the last couple of years.
The new Icon looks fantastic but the high middle, skinny toe and extreme concaving they pick up far too light for me. I had one one a decade ago which is by a long chalk the best bat I never scored any runs with
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@SouthpawMark I totally agree. The softs for this year have really taken it up a knotch. I had recently been discussing this with @19reading87 about how just removing the silver piping from around the top and bottom of the pad have elevated them to the next level in appearance. However, I recently managed to acquire these pro beauties from last year and really don’t know how I’m going to manage to use this years over last years... I prefer the all black GM logo to that of this years one imo. But it’s not stopped me from picking them up anyway!!
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The replacement bat arrived today, and she’s an absolute beauty. Top notch service from Paul at it’s just cricket!
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Top notch service from Paul at it’s just cricket!
Let me guess, it's a 'soft' press and pings off the ceiling...
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Let me guess, it's a 'soft' press and pings off the ceiling...
:D
I would say it’s a medium/soft press, and my house has high ceilings, so unfortunately cannot comment on the ceilping.
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Let me guess, it's a 'soft' press and pings off the ceiling...
Not if it's a GM based on his reviews :D
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Not if it's a GM based on his reviews :D
Would I be correct in assuming that he’s not a particularly popular reviewer on this site?
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Would I be correct in assuming that he’s not a particularly popular reviewer on this site?
Lolz. Used to be a forum sponsor (and did drive a good amount of content to be fair) but got the hump whenever they were questioned about all the cobblers they posted, then left in a huff.
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Just don't mention Millichamp & Hall to him...
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Would I be correct in assuming that he’s not a particularly popular reviewer on this site?
Just don't think he likes GM bats as he is not allowed to select the ones he wants from the factory. Every review of GM states they are very hard pressed that i have seen, and would say that the view is tainted from the off personally. He does have some belting bats though at times, but everyone here does too.
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Interesting, thanks chaps. Is it just him who isn’t allowed to pick GM bats, or is it their company policy for all shops?
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Interesting, thanks chaps. Is it just him who isn’t allowed to pick GM bats, or is it their company policy for all shops?
No think everyone isn’t allowed to pick, think it’s GM policy
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To be fair they now stock Gm and I think he has been fair in his reviews.
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Just a quick observation but seems to be a hell of a lot of the new GM Icons on eBay with big losses already a few 808’s at £150 or less which with new season price increases is a loss of about £75-£100.
Seems the profile shape isn’t to many peoples liking
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Bargains to be had then, just need to play them in..
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Hardly a CBF trait.
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All the bats I’ve ever had from GM across the grades have been superb, I’ve left it down to the factory to select them but do specify they need to be within a certain weight range when placing the order.
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Hardly a CBF trait.
I agree but seems to be that one particularly model Iv seen a lot of for sale, not seem any of the other ones except our favourite Mr Taylor selling a Siren at potentially a bargain price
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The Icons look lovely, but they all seem to be super duper lightweight, around 2lb 7oz
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I agree but seems to be that one particularly model Iv seen a lot of for sale, not seem any of the other ones except our favourite Mr Taylor selling a Siren at potentially a bargain price
Thanks for the plug Chris @SOULMAN1012
Here is the thing with GM's...or at least the ones I have bought.
There is a lot to like about GM bats. The stickers are great (in the main), the innovation is good, they offer lots of different price points across the grades. Overall, what a brilliant company and UK based.
However, warning!! Controversial rant coming up:
I've had GM's from Player Editions, Original LE's, Original, 909's, 808's and Signatures. I imagine that I have probably bought about 10-15 in the last 3-4 years and how many have I still got and not trying to sell (0). I want to desperately like and keep a GM but they are so hard pressed across the range. I have used them in the nets and still the response is in my opinion below average. I know that this is not a popular opinion and I'm sorry because I rate the brand so highly and I love that they are active on this forum. We are so lucky to have their insight and views. I truly appreciate their input. If I could find a GM that actually responds well I would be happy with a bat (shock) but I haven't been able to find one that performs how I want it to.
I doubt that I could even saw a GM in half because it's so bleeding hard (an attempt at self-mockery and NOT a cry for help)!
So an open challenge to any retailer or even GM themselves. Change my mind on the bats, find me a great responding GM and I'll happily buy it. I'll probably buy five knowing me. But in my quest over the past few years I haven't found one that pings how I want them to.
I loved GM when they had the original Icon bat. I would never have stopped using them but something changed.
Rant over and my apologies to GM because they are a brilliant company. I just want a bat that goes #help me.
JT
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Thanks for the plug Chris @SOULMAN1012
Here is the thing with GM's...or at least the ones I have bought.
There is a lot to like about GM bats. The stickers are great (in the main), the innovation is good, they offer lots of different price points across the grades. Overall, what a brilliant company and UK based.
However, warning!! Controversial rant coming up:
I've had GM's from Player Editions, Original LE's, Original, 909's, 808's and Signatures. I imagine that I have probably bought about 10-15 in the last 3-4 years and how many have I still got and not trying to sell (0). I want to desperately like and keep a GM but they are so hard pressed across the range. I have used them in the nets and still the response is in my opinion below average. I know that this is not a popular opinion and I'm sorry because I rate the brand so highly and I love that they are active on this forum. We are so lucky to have their insight and views. I truly appreciate their input. If I could find a GM that actually responds well I would be happy with a bat (shock) but I haven't been able to find one that performs how I want it to.
I doubt that I could even saw a GM in half because it's so bleeding hard (an attempt at self-mockery and NOT a cry for help)!
So an open challenge to any retailer or even GM themselves. Change my mind on the bats, find me a great responding GM and I'll happily buy it. I'll probably buy five knowing me. But in my quest over the past few years I haven't found one that pings how I want them to.
I loved GM when they had the original Icon bat. I would never have stopped using them but something changed.
Rant over and my apologies to GM because they are a brilliant company. I just want a bat that goes #help me.
JT
I have to say i kind of agree with the point made by JT. I love the innovation and what they offer accross the range at such competitive prices. I have bought 7 GMs in the last couple of years: one Flare 606, one Mana 707, one Chrome 606, one Neon signature, two neon 808s and most recently one Neon Original. Not only have i found the press to be consistently very hard, but the sweet spots have been very condensed and small. The neons and mana do great in mid/high positions but the front foot drives are worthless. Similarly the chrome and flare performed great on the front foot drives but anything slightly above would give a massive shock to the hand. If only i could ask the bowler what he's gonna do before every ball and change the bat accordingly
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Having been a GM FKW for the last few years i agree but disagree in some aspects. In terms of the pressing yes it is initially a little bit harder than some brands straight out of the packet. No idea why but they just are. I am also very fussy with my bats and a now a days value for money for me is far more important than looks etc. However i find with the GM Sig and 606 grades the appearance of the bats are far better than the same price points from most other brands.
In terms of actual performance i have for the past couple of years been preparing bats for quite some time before i use them, i go through a lot of bats but the ones that have stayed are nearly all GM due to the handle which for me are the best in the business, the pick up is Superb and are very well balanced but also once fully played in they are superb. They do not reach peak performance after 1 or 2 nets but do take me about 6 months. HOWEVER i net hardly ever over the winter maybe once or twice with a meet up with mates and bat for maybe an hour or two in total. When the season starts one net session a week and bat for maybe 20 mins and then matches so they do take a little while to fully open up. For me the initial work etc does pay off if you give them time. If you want to get the bat on a Fri and use on Sat then maybe they wont be for you.
I have a Noir and Neon and the middles are huge certainly not small and both offer great options for. Front and back foot.
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(I'm sure MFarank will chime in about split toes)
Ohh no mate that split toe is entirely my fault and it could happen to any bat no matter what brand. The theory about the handle is a interesting one. Maybe i will try doing what labuschagne was doing to his bat in the test match :D
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My lovely Stokes sticks are far from being hard pressed. Way softer than the Noir LE I have, but even that is still softer than the couple of GNs I have.
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I feel like GM might have been in a bit of a hard place with the Icon and bringing it back. I had an 808 back when it first released and remember it being a decent sized bat for the time in a usable weight of 2lb 9.5 and I think the spine running all the way down to the toe was a pretty new thing.
Now though in 2019 - Spine running into the toe isn't a new thing, in fact the fashion trend is a duckbill. Concaving seems to have gone out of fashion and what consumers can find on YouTube etc of players discussing their bats or retailers reviewing bats over the past two years is all "Full shape, no concaving, big profile, and the Icon is quite concaved (No puma of 2010 but significant) and what was a decent sized bat back then nowadays is on the smaller side. Perhaps that is what is putting people off when they receive them, hence the rush to eBay?
Also, even though i'm a fan of the stickers and think it is very classy what GM have done with the clear finish, I do feel like the original Icon colours of the black/dark grey were nicer.
@Edward Lowy , Was there ever a thought of modernising the Icon? Much like the Purist and Purist II - I appreciate the step wouldnt have been as significant but perhaps there would have been some changes?
Anyway I am lucky enough to still have a GM+ Icon in the cupboard that is still going strong - what a great bat and big for 2.11 with a superb pick up.
On the pressing - I have found GM to be a bit hard at the beginning but by god dont they turn into absolute pingers! The 808 I mentioned before became the best bat I have ever owned in its 2nd season and one of the lads at my club has had a Neon original for the last two seasons that has opened up down the grains and now goes like an absolute train. Give them a bit of time and I dont think you will find any better. :)
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Thanks for the plug Chris @SOULMAN1012
Here is the thing with GM's...or at least the ones I have bought.
There is a lot to like about GM bats. The stickers are great (in the main), the innovation is good, they offer lots of different price points across the grades. Overall, what a brilliant company and UK based.
However, warning!! Controversial rant coming up:
I've had GM's from Player Editions, Original LE's, Original, 909's, 808's and Signatures. I imagine that I have probably bought about 10-15 in the last 3-4 years and how many have I still got and not trying to sell (0). I want to desperately like and keep a GM but they are so hard pressed across the range. I have used them in the nets and still the response is in my opinion below average. I know that this is not a popular opinion and I'm sorry because I rate the brand so highly and I love that they are active on this forum. We are so lucky to have their insight and views. I truly appreciate their input. If I could find a GM that actually responds well I would be happy with a bat (shock) but I haven't been able to find one that performs how I want it to.
I doubt that I could even saw a GM in half because it's so bleeding hard (an attempt at self-mockery and NOT a cry for help)!
So an open challenge to any retailer or even GM themselves. Change my mind on the bats, find me a great responding GM and I'll happily buy it. I'll probably buy five knowing me. But in my quest over the past few years I haven't found one that pings how I want them to.
I loved GM when they had the original Icon bat. I would never have stopped using them but something changed.
Rant over and my apologies to GM because they are a brilliant company. I just want a bat that goes #help me.
JT
Is it you or us mate? :o :D
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Is it you or us mate? :o :D
Well i'm loving mine so much them seem to breed and multiply....
And so the kids love theirs too and wouldn't change right now.
Brilliant bats and value to be honest and yes take a little time to open up but so do many bats.
Just stop making the gorgeous ones that i feel compelled to buy please @Edward Lowy as it costs me a fortune especially as i'm finding i have to match them with other kit too!
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Is it you or us mate? :o :D
@Edward Lowy
Thanks for the response. Just an opinion. Still waiting for a gun GM bat so that I'm proved wrong, what can you do to help change my opinion so I can eat my words? :)
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Is it you or us mate? :o :D
@Edward Lowy
Thanks for the response. Just an opinion. Still waiting for a gun GM bat so that I'm proved wrong, what can you do to help change my opinion so I can eat my words? :)
You're welcome to come and visit us.
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You're welcome to come and visit us.
Ooooh, can I come too??!!
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Ooooh, can I come too??!!
D I V O R C E ;)
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You're welcome to come and visit us.
Ok, I'll take you up on that @Edward Lowy. It would be a real pleasure :)
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Ok, I'll take you up on that @Edward Lowy. It would be a real pleasure :)
Worth doing definitely. I did the tour 3 times as a retailer and learned something new each time.
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Ok, I'll take you up on that @Edward Lowy. It would be a real pleasure :)
Okey dokey - let's put together a touring party. Am going to say up to 6 people. Email me elowy@PlayWithTheBest.com
:D
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Big GM fan.
Recently I think the higher middles and lovely heavy thick oval handles have thrown many people (me included)
I like a 2lb 9oz bat as a rule but to get the same pick up with an Icon/Haze/Eclipse I’ve gone higher weight (2.11 for 2020 Eclipse)
I wish I understood the pick up index better because an over dried low middle bat with a skinny handle is nothing like a modern GM but leads many people to go for the wrong weight.
I guess the balance on pressing is somewhere between; ready to play without breaking and too hard for some.
The forum is probably not the “typical” demographic - most cricketers are one bat, use it till it breaks merchants
I reckon I don’t keep many bats long enough to get optimum performance out of them - then again I rarely bat long enough even if I did.
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Big GM fan.
Recently I think the higher middles and lovely heavy thick oval handles have thrown many people (me included)
I like a 2lb 9oz bat as a rule but to get the same pick up with an Icon/Haze/Eclipse I’ve gone higher weight (2.11 for 2020 Eclipse)
I wish I understood the pick up index better because an over dried low middle bat with a skinny handle is nothing like a modern GM but leads many people to go for the wrong weight.
I guess the balance on pressing is somewhere between; ready to play without breaking and too hard for some.
The forum is probably not the “typical” demographic - most cricketers are one bat, use it till it breaks merchants
I reckon I don’t keep many bats long enough to get optimum performance out of them - then again I rarely bat long enough even if I did.
Never buy a bat on weight. It's about the pick up.
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Okey dokey - let's put together a touring party. Am going to say up to 6 people. Email me elowy@PlayWithTheBest.com
:D
Emailed you Sir. Thanks very much.
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I went last year and it was fantastic... great day and very open! Gained additional newfound respect for an already respected GM. My brother who is pretty blase about stuff and a very casual cricketer unlike us on here even enjoyed it.
In fact, my GM Noir is on it's way back for a refurb (if my brother remembers to actually drop it off for me :( :( :( :( )
If you guys can make it I highly recommend it. If only they'd let you have access to the shelf that has piles of gorgeous bats that retailers won't stock because they can't shift them due to the odd stain or knot!!
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D I V O R C E ;)
Don’t care. The thought of going around the GM factory makes me more excited than it really should!
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Great day out went last will be emailing again for this year!
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If only they'd let you have access to the shelf that has piles of gorgeous bats that retailers won't stock because they can't shift them due to the odd stain or knot!!
Down to Gm's quality control that, not the retailers
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So what happens to those bats in question then? I've got what I believe to be a GM that belonged to James Vince (it's got JV in sharpie at the top of the handle so must be true....) - it came to me via Matt Coles just after he left Hampshire. Anyway, the bat has some knot marks and wouldn't I assume be top spec due to the blemishes. However it flies, one of the best bats I've had. Think it goes to show that appearance isn't the be all and end all as we seem to get too caught up in the grading.
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THE PURIST IS BACK AND LOOKING AMAZING
special edition for Romida, its on there twitter!
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All right handed. Sad times.
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not for me!
I'm seriously tempted to sell some kit and get a 606 or 808
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Someone please share a picture on here for those of us not on Twitter!
There's listings on their website with no pictures. From the description however this doesn't sound like a Purist...
At Romida, we are delighted to welcome the return of one of GM's greatest ever bats - the Purist. With heritage graphics and one of the best ever GM shapes the Purist, exclusive to Romida, will be a huge hit
- TRADITIONAL L555 BLADE LENGTH
- HANDLE LENGTH 295mm
- SUBSTANTIAL CONTOURED EDGES
- BIG SWELL
- EXTENDED SWEETSPOT
- CONCAVED BACK PROFILE
- MADE IN ENGLAND FROM PRIME ENGLISH WILLOW
The Purist we all know and loved didn't have a "concaved back profile", it was a thin edged full profiled thing of beauty!
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(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ELlbWvzW4AA8Pvp.jpg) (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ELlbWvuXYAEGpc7.jpg) (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ELlbWv0X0AAhPIT.jpg)
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It doesn't look like the Purist we know and love. But it looks like a nice profile and those stickers are to die for.
Why didnt GM do this?!?!
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There not the purist we knew
Similar shape to the noir apparently So a shape we all love now with stickers that are classic and modern
Perfect!
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I don't even play cricket anymore and I want it. 😭
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Someone please share a picture on here for those of us not on Twitter!
There's listings on their website with no pictures. From the description however this doesn't sound like a Purist...
The Purist we all know and loved didn't have a "concaved back profile", it was a thin edged full profiled thing of beauty!
It's the Mogul shape from a couple of years ago. Which was a lovely shape iirc, but not very Puristy.
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Looks better than any of the GM ranges in last year or this year. Should have really been a mainstream bat this year..
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Looks better than any of the GM ranges in last year or this year. Should have really been a mainstream bat this year..
I have suggested this!! really hoping its a 2021 range!!
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Are romida the only ones carrying this for 2020?
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Are romida the only ones carrying this for 2020?
yeah
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Ordered a dozen of the new Hex Grips from GM. When they first arrived I thought I was going to hate them. When I put the first one on and held it without gloves I hated them. However, when I tried them with gloves they were a complete revelation. They feel not dissimilar from an octopus grip, but far grippier. They don’t seem to be any more abrasive on the gloves either. Having struggled with a slightly too strong bottom hand lately, it’s great to feel a grip that you know you can grip loosely, but can be absolutely certain that it won’t slip.
All in all, a great grip (once it’s on!). They’re on all of my bats now.
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Been waiting for a review of these as no cricket shops near me stocking any of the latest GM products. They sound good. Where did you order the dozen from @SouthpawMark
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@ch1p GM have their own website that you can order from now:-
https://www.playwiththebest.com/cricket/rubber-grips.html (https://www.playwiththebest.com/cricket/rubber-grips.html)
Looks like they only have white ones in stock currently. If people are after them Im happy to place an order and do a better price than the RRP listed.
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Been waiting for a review of these as no cricket shops near me stocking any of the latest GM products. They sound good. Where did you order the dozen from @SouthpawMark
Directly from the GM web shop. £50 per dozen, which is surprisingly good value considering how some people are trying to flog them for £7-£8 each on eBay! I really liked the Terrain grips, but the Hex are way better, as long as you’re looking for something really grippy.
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A couple of the retailers on Amazon have them in stock
GM Hex Cricket Bat Grip - Eclipse Black https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B081RYFQHX/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_U7dpEbCVCT8WB (https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B081RYFQHX/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_U7dpEbCVCT8WB)
Gunn and Moore Cricket Bat Grip Hex (NEW) (White) https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B082L2GB31/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_P8dpEbAATCW1A (https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B082L2GB31/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_P8dpEbAATCW1A)
I have been intending to trial one as I currently use octopus grips on all my bats but haven't got round to ordering one yet
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How much?!!
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They’ve also updated all the Players Edition bats for 2020. The Ollie Pope one looks awesome, apart from the fact that it’s right handed.
https://www.playwiththebest.com/ollie-pope-players-edition-dxm.html (https://www.playwiththebest.com/ollie-pope-players-edition-dxm.html)
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How much?!!
You can get them cheaper from a sports shop.
I am trying one on my chase
(https://i.postimg.cc/PrfbH9Pn/IMG_20200131_091712.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/z3MHSdCx)
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Ditto.
I'm liking the feel/grip of these Hex grips and imagine they're lightweight compared to others. It didn't work with my Kwik Grip pump, so had to put it on with a cone instead, I have got a couple more on back order with a supplier so will be fitting to other bats/grip combinations.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49497809371_9b7c370c31_o.jpg)
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I bought one today! No overly keen on it, if anybody wants it to try you can 👍
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Anyone got a Hex grip they want to shift on?
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Anyone got a Hex grip they want to shift on?
Sadly not. From the dozen I bought I put 10 on my StokeyBats and have given the other two away already. I’ve got a couple of just about every other grip going though! :D
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I’ll order some up this week 👍
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Ollie Pope was batting with a dropped shoulder GM - https://media.gettyimages.com/photos/olly-pope-of-england-waits-to-bat-during-a-nets-session-at-premadasa-picture-id1210547848?s=2048x2048
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Looks like a narrow training bat to me
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Looks like a narrow training bat to me
Yep definitely, check the size of the edges looks huge
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Ollie Pope was batting with a dropped shoulder GM - https://media.gettyimages.com/photos/olly-pope-of-england-waits-to-bat-during-a-nets-session-at-premadasa-picture-id1210547848?s=2048x2048
(https://media.gettyimages.com/photos/olly-pope-of-england-waits-to-bat-during-a-nets-session-at-premadasa-picture-id1210547848?s=2048x2048)
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I’ll order some up this week 👍
I’ve got 24x white in stock if anyone wants one 👍
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I've got several blue ones left, see my recent for sale item. £5 posted or £9 for two. The blue ones look really cool.
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Interesting to see GM sending out butterfly clefts to pros. This one in particular has a big stain across the playing area - it probably cannons off it tbf!
(https://i.postimg.cc/26KPyTzD/Screenshot-20200618-124127.jpg)
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Oh brilliant
I can't wait for all the low grade GMs with a knock off "Limited Edition" sticker to appear on eBay as Pro bats...
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I would imagine he went to GM to get his bats and just liked that cleft and probably couldn’t give two hoots if its a butterfly or not.
Don’t think pro’s are anywhere near as fussy as us forum people lol
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Chasing after similiar to my Gm mana. Anything in the 2020 range that is similiar shape? If not might have to wait for the 2021 range and see what gets released.
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Chasing after similiar to my Gm mana. Anything in the 2020 range that is similiar shape? If not might have to wait for the 2021 range and see what gets released.
Nothing in the 2020 range that resembles the mana. If you go a year prior, mythos is a bit similar