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Companies => Off-the-shelf companies => Gray Nicolls => Topic started by: six and out on October 13, 2022, 04:41:07 PM
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Saw these on socials today...
The Mega Power and Xiphos are back....
https://twitter.com/graynics/status/1580588181119938560?t=cILngLvOAqa8x1QrMG1VnQ&s=19
https://twitter.com/graynics/status/1580578750680297473?t=ve6XNQ2nqq2JjpUzgy8Xfg&s=19
Plus new Aplha... with Test 1500 softs
https://twitter.com/graynics/status/1580536795531354112?t=01eJRglV0gfpUrNBoZUlrQ&s=19
https://twitter.com/graynics/status/1580541103794622466?t=ZvJgll4fTDw3Bz9YhpleDg&s=19
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MegaPower and Xiphos look incredible. Will be interesting to get a Xiphos and see if much has changed from the ones in the past. Looking like a good solid release from GN in the retro department - unsure about the Hypernova seemingly replacing the Vapour rather than the Alpha - seeing as everyone seemed to want to get their hands on a Vapour, even up here, but maybe it wasn't as popular as I thought.
New softs are up my street for the Classic range. :)
Now, if only we had a nerd of a batmaker who works at GN and enjoys being on the forum to share more about the release... :-[
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Softs do look the business. Have they been tested as per PPE legislation?
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Apart from Aldred telling the public it’s a major issue and he’s only one of two suppliers that can sell softs in near figure , is it an issue ?
Neon cricket will know ? Can you sell softs in future without paying for all the testing ?
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Not sure you'll get many replies on this from anyone in the industry mate tbh.
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Until they stop stickering the scoops on retro bats I’M OUT!
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Can remember going to a cricket sale at Headingley Cricket Ground with my Dad as a kid and getting a Megapower. I absolutely loved that bat, so brings back memories.
However, I'd kind of really like an original over a repro one but it does look nice. Might scour Ebay instead!
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I'm surprised the Vapour isn't back too.
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I'm surprised the Vapour isn't back too.
Have to say I am one of those that preferred the vapour livery... the hypernova design isn't bad just that I prefer the vapour over it
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Classic Powerspot,Long red spine sticker,Gold Powerspot.......i`d drive to Robertsbridge to collect !
People remember the supershort handle with the padding ?
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Xiphos is back! :D :D :D
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Apart from Aldred telling the public it’s a major issue and he’s only one of two suppliers that can sell softs in near figure , is it an issue ?
Neon cricket will know ? Can you sell softs in future without paying for all the testing ?
Yeah as Jonny says it's not something that'll be discussed in public, at least for now. A lot of moving parts.
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I remember in the past, GN used to be one of those rare brands who did LB/LH variants of their bats as standard offering across grades. Does anyone know if its still the case?
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Surprised they haven't kept the Vapour around, it seems much more preferred over the Alpha.
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@mo_town Cricket Bat Info did a review of a U.K. Alpha long handle on YouTube
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Any new bags?
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The best of the big brands in my view. The new Test 1500 softs look great
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Apart from Aldred telling the public it’s a major issue and he’s only one of two suppliers that can sell softs in near figure , is it an issue ?
Neon cricket will know ? Can you sell softs in future without paying for all the testing ?
Only chase has currently passed all the regulations required
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MegaPower and Xiphos look incredible. Will be interesting to get a Xiphos and see if much has changed from the ones in the past. Looking like a good solid release from GN in the retro department - unsure about the Hypernova seemingly replacing the Vapour rather than the Alpha - seeing as everyone seemed to want to get their hands on a Vapour, even up here, but maybe it wasn't as popular as I thought.
New softs are up my street for the Classic range. :)
Now, if only we had a nerd of a batmaker who works at GN and enjoys being on the forum to share more about the release... :-[
Xiphos looks the same as before, cant remember the old megapower but the new one looked good in the flesh
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Again, GN gear looks class.
For those who prefer a UK made bat, does anyone know which ones are made in the UK?
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Only chase has currently passed all the regulations required
Interesting
Does that mean only chase can launch kit and if so when does that take affect ?
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Interesting
Does that mean only chase can launch kit and if so when does that take affect ?
Chase are the only company to have the certification to sell.
They can all launch kit, unless the trading standards have stopped them in the area they are from.
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Chase are the only company to have the certification to sell.
They can all launch kit, unless the trading standards have stopped them in the area they are from.
Not sure that's right is it mate? Don't really want to get into anything here, but just concious of what maybe fudging matters
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Aldred saying it’s just him and chase and no one else can
Doesn’t seem to be any clear answer
What’s the reality ?
trading standards don’t they have better things to do than go find companies selling batting softs ?
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Any retails on here planning on stocking the Xiphos?!
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Not sure that's right is it mate? Don't really want to get into anything here, but just concious of what maybe fudging matters
Which bit? Chase have full certification to allow them to trade after originally being forced to stop from Hampshire trading standards.
If trading standards in your area have not stopped you selling pads/gloves, then there is nothing to stop you?
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Any retails on here planning on stocking the Xiphos?!
yes
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Aldred saying it’s just him and chase and no one else can
Doesn’t seem to be any clear answer
What’s the reality ?
trading standards don’t they have better things to do than go find companies selling batting softs ?
As im aware, Aldreds pads and gloves have passed the sidewall and front testing, but they also need toxicology testing as well which i don't think he's got yet
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Great clarity
Thanks makes sense what you have said six sixes
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I believe the new SS kit has passed the tests too. All seems a bit ridiculous.
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Crazy and the way Aldred talks about it it’s costing thousands and thousands to be certified
Like silly money for each variation of pad colour and sizing …
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yes
Any ideas how many you’ll be getting in? Don’t like to buy bats blind if possible!
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Crazy and the way Aldred talks about it it’s costing thousands and thousands to be certified
Like silly money for each variation of pad colour and sizing …
He's not lying
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Crazy and the way Aldred talks about it it’s costing thousands and thousands to be certified
Like silly money for each variation of pad colour and sizing …
£400 per test
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Any ideas how many you’ll be getting in? Don’t like to buy bats blind if possible!
2 x 300 model and one original, due October/November drop
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£400 per test
Plus the actual certificates on top, whole thing is a shambles lol
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Trading standards around you Neon got better things to do ?
I would hope they do like catching real baddies
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£400 per test
At that price batting without pads could be a regular occurrence!:
https://youtube.com/shorts/wdSbxKvHnQE?feature=share
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At that’s price batting without pads could be a regular occurrence!:
https://youtube.com/shorts/wdSbxKvHnQE?feature=share
😂 absolute gold
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As im aware, Aldreds pads and gloves have passed the sidewall and front testing, but they also need toxicology testing as well which i don't think he's got yet
This is bonkers! Are people eating softs these days....
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Sorry if it's been mentioned... what are the tests for?
Do they need to be done each season with each new range or modifications to an existing range?
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This is bonkers! Are people eating softs these days....
Yep sadly, just in case a youngster or a grown drunken adult decide to lick the pads!!
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Sorry if it's been mentioned... what are the tests for?
Do they need to be done each season with each new range or modifications to an existing range?
It was an EU2016 directive, that a clown in hampshire trading standards decided all cricket gears were ppe, so needed testing. He Didn't worry too much about his kids using non tested kit tho
And yes, i believe once tested, if you change the colourway then they need testing again.
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Yep sadly, just in case a youngster or a grown drunken adult decide to lick the pads!!
This could explain the Eng/ Ire result.
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Surprised chase thought it was worth it with all the costs
Better to just not sell softs unless massive profit in them ?
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It was an EU2016 directive, that a clown in hampshire trading standards decided all cricket gears were ppe, so needed testing. He Didn't worry too much about his kids using non tested kit tho
And yes, i believe once tested, if you change the colourway then they need testing again.
*** shaking head in disbelief ***
I appreciate people have a job to do but honestly.... that's just ridiculous... if this catches on watch brands reduce their range, and I wouldn't blame them...
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Think they already have
But surprised Aldred went for it unless trading standards visited him …
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Think they already have
But surprised Aldred went for it unless trading standards visited him …
I guess it is taking a punt on other companies being unable to sell softs next season and therefore gaining a huge increase in market share
If a compromise solution is found and it turns out he wasted his money, his video on the subject would be one that is actually worth watching
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I guess it is taking a punt on other companies being unable to sell softs next season and therefore gaining a huge increase in market share
If a compromise solution is found and it turns out he wasted his money, his video on the subject would be one that is actually worth watching
Is it possible for a man to melt his own head with the volume of steam coming out his ears 😂
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Aldred pretty much assumed he would be one of the few players left
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Is it possible for a man to melt his own head with the volume of steam coming out his ears 😂
During an energy crisis, it could probably heat ever every home in Derbyshire!
On a practical level, my assumption is that it could only be enforced against retailers in this country so wouldn't apply to customers importing softs from outside the UK which would be a nonsensical outcome
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Aldred saying it’s just him and chase and no one else can
Doesn’t seem to be any clear answer
What’s the reality ?
trading standards don’t they have better things to do than go find companies selling batting softs ?
Not in Bristol no!
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£400 per test
would be nice if was just that !!!!!!!
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Gray Nicolls Megapower Original has a double scoop design, very interesting!
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What’s the benefit to the scoop? Fast bat speed?
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Gray Nicolls Megapower Original has a double scoop design, very interesting!
Had the original Megapower as a kid, was pretty much the same as this from memory. Loved that bat!
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What’s the benefit to the scoop? Fast bat speed?
Something different for marketing purposes?! 😆 The idea of the original scoop was to distribute weight to the edges i think. Which at the time, was pretty radical! The scoop was obviously iconic, as was the Dynadrive too top a lesser extent i suppose.
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Had the original Megapower as a kid, was pretty much the same as this from memory. Loved that bat!
Same - great bat. However, sad memories - an older brother 'borrowed' it and mysteriously... It never came home.
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Has any had sight of the Gray Nicolls Coach Bag. It says that it can fit multiple catching ramps; now the only catching ramp I know and have personally is a Katcher Ramp.
The bag is advertised with a width and depth of 35x35 cms. But a Katchet is advertised as being 45cms wide. So this would be too big for the bag.
My question really is, does it fit a Katchet and are the dimensions of the bag incorrect?
https://www.gray-nicolls.co.uk/products/coach-bag (https://www.gray-nicolls.co.uk/products/coach-bag)
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Has any had sight of the Gray Nicolls Coach Bag. It says that it can fit multiple catching ramps; now the only catching ramp I know and have personally is a Katcher Ramp.
The bag is advertised with a width and depth of 35x35 cms. But a Katchet is advertised as being 45cms wide. So this would be too big for the bag.
My question really is, does it fit a Katchet and are the dimensions of the bag incorrect?
https://www.gray-nicolls.co.uk/products/coach-bag (https://www.gray-nicolls.co.uk/products/coach-bag)
@skyblueglu , its around 48cm wide and it does hold a katchet board, i've just tried
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Saw this on GN website earlier onhttps://www.gray-nicolls.co.uk/collections/all-cricket-bats/products/hypernova-gen-1-3-4-star-cricket-bat-1] [url]https://www.gray-nicolls.co.uk/collections/all-cricket-bats/products/hypernova-gen-1-3-4-star-cricket-bat-1 (http://[url)[/url]
If it's a Shorter and Narrower blade, isn't that just a Harrow size with a Short Handle?
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Possibly aimed at the same audience as their GEM range, female cricketers.
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Just released the Ollie Pope special:
https://www.gray-nicolls.co.uk/products/ollie-pope-hypernova-1-0-pro-performance (https://www.gray-nicolls.co.uk/products/ollie-pope-hypernova-1-0-pro-performance)
Wonder if this is an exact copy like GM's player models or just looks the same and similar sizing.
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Just released the Ollie Pope special:
https://www.gray-nicolls.co.uk/products/ollie-pope-hypernova-1-0-pro-performance (https://www.gray-nicolls.co.uk/products/ollie-pope-hypernova-1-0-pro-performance)
Wonder if this is an exact copy like GM's player models or just looks the same and similar sizing.
It's exactly the same as Pope uses, £200 under BS player edition.
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Used to love the grips that are on these Pope bats, anyone know what they were/are called? They were on the original Powerbow, Predator etc. Can't find one at all
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Just released the Ollie Pope special:
https://www.gray-nicolls.co.uk/products/ollie-pope-hypernova-1-0-pro-performance (https://www.gray-nicolls.co.uk/products/ollie-pope-hypernova-1-0-pro-performance)
Wonder if this is an exact copy like GM's player models or just looks the same and similar sizing.
anyone seen one of these?
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I am sorely tempted to get one. As an aging cricketer, this would be my last ott purchase. More likely as the Kahuna retro looks to not make our shores.
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Had a look at a mates 2023 gray nicolls pro performance gN1 bat yesterday and i must say i was rather impressed at how light and big the bat was. 2lb 9oz picked up an ounce lighter. The pressing was also very impressive. Noticed they only bind a little and tape the rest of the bat.