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Equipment => Other Gear => Topic started by: Buzz on April 12, 2023, 03:37:44 PM

Title: Waffle about cricket whites/trousers
Post by: Buzz on April 12, 2023, 03:37:44 PM
I bought these the other day x2 pair as good as my adidas ones I think

https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/men-s-quick-dry-cricket-trouser-ts-500-mm-white/_/R-p-329758?mc=8610994&c=WHITE (https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/men-s-quick-dry-cricket-trouser-ts-500-mm-white/_/R-p-329758?mc=8610994&c=WHITE)
I am going to get a pair of those too. I thought they looked decent when I found some in decathlon the other day.
Title: Re: Waffle about cricket whites/trousers
Post by: LockieEP on April 12, 2023, 04:02:25 PM
Best trousers I own are the Neon ones I have - you need to stock them again. So much nicer than our club ones in GN and more recently Icon.
Title: Re: Waffle about cricket whites/trousers
Post by: Devondumpling00 on April 12, 2023, 04:11:53 PM
I am going to get a pair of those too. I thought they looked decent when I found some in decathlon the other day.

I can't quite see from the photos... are they more of a lightweight mesh compared to more traditional whites material?
Title: Re: Waffle about cricket whites/trousers
Post by: procricket on April 12, 2023, 04:26:41 PM
No just regular whites quite nice soft and cleaned up well after use, just a nice cut and simple
Title: Re: Waffle about cricket whites/trousers
Post by: liscon12 on April 12, 2023, 06:13:29 PM
I've not bought any new England kit for years, for me Adidas was still the best quality, their shirts were very well cut.
Title: Re: Waffle about cricket whites/trousers
Post by: Neon Cricket on April 13, 2023, 07:28:31 AM
Best trousers I own are the Neon ones I have - you need to stock them again. So much nicer than our club ones in GN and more recently Icon.

Aha thanks mate, it's in the works again finally - planning to have a few items of training wear/whites (same trousers you'll be pleased to hear!), and then a bigger off-field casualwear range. The off-field gear will be less aimed at activewear and more post-cricket beers in the pavilion attire!
Title: Re: Waffle about cricket whites/trousers
Post by: LockieEP on April 13, 2023, 09:02:59 AM
Aha thanks mate, it's in the works again finally - planning to have a few items of training wear/whites (same trousers you'll be pleased to hear!), and then a bigger off-field casualwear range. The off-field gear will be less aimed at activewear and more post-cricket beers in the pavilion attire!

Excellent news
Title: Re: Waffle about cricket whites/trousers
Post by: procricket on April 18, 2023, 11:31:35 AM
In fact I have to say the decathlon whites are miles better than the adidas whites they have side mess panel wash well and are light and a good quality material.

I know a guy who 6,2 who says they’re quite short in the leg at Large!

Title: Re: Waffle about cricket whites/trousers
Post by: Buzz on April 18, 2023, 01:59:34 PM
Decathlon sizing is a bit mad. You usually have to order a size up. Your mate should have gone foe XL.
Separately I have some Masuri whites which are really nice and have a decent leg length for the taller gentleman.
Title: Re: Waffle about cricket whites/trousers
Post by: dantsw13 on April 18, 2023, 05:03:38 PM
I ordered 3 pairs of Phantom trousers in their sale as well as 2 hoodies. All great quality, but all 3 pairs of trousers are different in terms of weight and fit! (Whites, Navy and black)

My club kit is Surridge, which is getting expensive. The match shirt is £47 this year with 4 sponsors and a club logo.
Title: Re: Waffle about cricket whites/trousers
Post by: alba caerulea on April 18, 2023, 07:35:54 PM
I ordered 3 pairs of Phantom trousers in their sale as well as 2 hoodies. All great quality, but all 3 pairs of trousers are different in terms of weight and fit! (Whites, Navy and black)

My club kit is Surridge, which is getting expensive. The match shirt is £47 this year with 4 sponsors and a club logo.

£47.00. I’d expect to start on 20 each week for that price.

Fortunately our 1st team whites are covered by the club but even if they weren’t they are nearly half that price.

Surely having 4 sponsors should make it cheaper for players not more expensive?
Title: Re: Waffle about cricket whites/trousers
Post by: dantsw13 on April 18, 2023, 07:59:43 PM
We are subsidising shirts this year, although normally don’t. SS charge £4 per image on the shirt, so club logo & 4 sponsors adds £20. I think we will be looking elsewhere when this deal is up.
Title: Re: Waffle about cricket whites/trousers
Post by: procricket on April 18, 2023, 08:28:44 PM
SS whites poor quality and heavy if you ask me out club use them I’m not a fan
Title: Re: Waffle about cricket whites/trousers
Post by: dantsw13 on April 18, 2023, 08:53:23 PM
They do multiple styles. Ours certainly aren’t heavy.
Title: Re: Waffle about cricket whites/trousers
Post by: procricket on April 18, 2023, 09:23:59 PM
Can I see a picture of them yes I know Surridge well given they come from my hometown!

Not sold on any off there kit to be honest have them as out club sponsors too bought a pair of embroidered pants with the white panels and the elite vapour wick shirt not a fan.  Tracksuit decent though but bobbles too quickly.
Make good cricket bags though the old wheelie they did was great

Title: Re: Waffle about cricket whites/trousers
Post by: thegowerwaft on April 18, 2023, 10:17:36 PM
I miss the old Canterbury whites with coloured trouser pockets and the logo on the back of the ankle area.
Title: Re: Waffle about cricket whites/trousers
Post by: e4sby on April 19, 2023, 07:16:57 AM
These are the trousers i've been using last few seasons, hemmed leg, good fitment and don't bobble like some

https://www.kitking.co.uk/products/canterbury-cricket-pant?variant=39547467366533&currency=GBP&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&gclid=CjwKCAjwov6hBhBsEiwAvrvN6NTVkknnwpNs1YJVUaNplXDUTPX4wrdtjEzgprGvcxvVyXCSPhJg7RoCke0QAvD_BwE (https://www.kitking.co.uk/products/canterbury-cricket-pant?variant=39547467366533&currency=GBP&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&gclid=CjwKCAjwov6hBhBsEiwAvrvN6NTVkknnwpNs1YJVUaNplXDUTPX4wrdtjEzgprGvcxvVyXCSPhJg7RoCke0QAvD_BwE)
Title: Re: Waffle about cricket whites/trousers
Post by: Buzz on April 19, 2023, 07:36:59 AM
Split this from the Eng kit discussion as it is separate but still useful.
Title: Re: Waffle about cricket whites/trousers
Post by: SOULMAN1012 on April 19, 2023, 08:32:30 AM
I miss the old Canterbury whites with coloured trouser pockets and the logo on the back of the ankle area.

Agree best trousers ever and still have a pair. My club uses GN club shop and very good although I prefer the matrix style over the pro performance whites just more comfy in my mind
Title: Re: Waffle about cricket whites/trousers
Post by: Sloggerz on April 19, 2023, 09:10:55 AM
Does anyone have the pro performance troussers? Are they worth it? Seem a little pricy.
Title: Re: Waffle about cricket whites/trousers
Post by: dantsw13 on April 19, 2023, 11:35:28 AM
GN? Only used their matrix, which I'm not a fan of. My current ones are Adidas, but Ive just ordered 2 pairs of the decathlon ones ^^ which look god.
Title: Re: Waffle about cricket whites/trousers
Post by: jimmy23 on April 19, 2023, 01:13:10 PM
Does anyone have the pro performance troussers? Are they worth it? Seem a little pricy.

I’ve used them for the past few years.
As with all the pro performance range they are much more of a modern tapered slim fit, material is good and more like a trackie bottom.
Title: Re: Waffle about cricket whites/trousers
Post by: procricket on April 19, 2023, 03:16:21 PM
Anybody had or seen these look a bit excessive at the price

https://mettlecricket.co.uk/products/cricket-mettle-trouser?variant=40380620603549&currency=GBP&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&gclid=CjwKCAjwov6hBhBsEiwAvrvN6DmIM31yr9y0HhwZ9_9kJOoVB4yE6z5ENRPTuxbBJpZtKjRqvvdoSxoCJ2wQAvD_BwE
Title: Re: Waffle about cricket whites/trousers
Post by: dantsw13 on April 19, 2023, 05:29:13 PM
Looks a bit like Cricket Wear for Shoreditch Hipsters!! Reassuringly expensive.
Title: Re: Waffle about cricket whites/trousers
Post by: jwebber86 on April 19, 2023, 07:13:47 PM
I've got a couple pairs of somerset players trousers picked them up from the shop at the end of the season. Made by shrey comfiest trousers I've ever owned. Even managed to get a black pair over the winter. Not sure if they are available to everyday punters or what model they are
Title: Re: Waffle about cricket whites/trousers
Post by: Neon Cricket on April 20, 2023, 12:15:33 PM
Anybody had or seen these look a bit excessive at the price

https://mettlecricket.co.uk/products/cricket-mettle-trouser?variant=40380620603549&currency=GBP&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&gclid=CjwKCAjwov6hBhBsEiwAvrvN6DmIM31yr9y0HhwZ9_9kJOoVB4yE6z5ENRPTuxbBJpZtKjRqvvdoSxoCJ2wQAvD_BwE (https://mettlecricket.co.uk/products/cricket-mettle-trouser?variant=40380620603549&currency=GBP&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&gclid=CjwKCAjwov6hBhBsEiwAvrvN6DmIM31yr9y0HhwZ9_9kJOoVB4yE6z5ENRPTuxbBJpZtKjRqvvdoSxoCJ2wQAvD_BwE)

Still amazes me this even got launched, let alone that they haven't given up on it yet - when was the last time you saw someone buy a cricket shirt that wasn't through a club shop? (especially at 60 quid!!).

https://www.instagram.com/p/CrQQhtmgi2m/ (https://www.instagram.com/p/CrQQhtmgi2m/)

It's going that well they're trying to flog it as Golf/Tennis kit too...
Title: Re: Waffle about cricket whites/trousers
Post by: alba caerulea on April 20, 2023, 03:14:29 PM
Anybody had or seen these look a bit excessive at the price

https://mettlecricket.co.uk/products/cricket-mettle-trouser?variant=40380620603549&currency=GBP&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&gclid=CjwKCAjwov6hBhBsEiwAvrvN6DmIM31yr9y0HhwZ9_9kJOoVB4yE6z5ENRPTuxbBJpZtKjRqvvdoSxoCJ2wQAvD_BwE

An older clubmate uses them for training and says they are decent, very light.

For me the black trim is horrid

Few big names ‘endorsing’ them. I wonder how much that cost them. Like mentioned above the vast majority now wear club whites. How much of a market is there for a whites only start-up?
Title: Re: Waffle about cricket whites/trousers
Post by: Bruce on April 20, 2023, 04:38:26 PM
Agreed!
The coloured ones were great, very comfortable and even the fielding ones with the shiny sides we good too.
Title: Re: Waffle about cricket whites/trousers
Post by: geeders on April 22, 2023, 10:28:03 PM
Bit of an odd request, but any suggestions on trousers with decent knee reinforcement

Been using Adidas Elite for last few years and currently got 3 pairs with ripped knees that have been repaired numerous times, but continue to rip pretty much every time I wear them.

Partly due to poor fielding technique, but just want to see if there are options?
Title: Re: Waffle about cricket whites/trousers
Post by: dantsw13 on April 23, 2023, 12:48:08 PM
I have a pair of adidas whites which are also ripped. Try the phantom whites - tech with air mesh but a slightly heavier material than the adidas ones. I’ve just bought a new pair and have high hopes..
Title: Re: Waffle about cricket whites/trousers
Post by: edge on April 25, 2023, 06:38:17 AM
Still amazes me this even got launched, let alone that they haven't given up on it yet - when was the last time you saw someone buy a cricket shirt that wasn't through a club shop? (especially at 60 quid!!).

https://www.instagram.com/p/CrQQhtmgi2m/ (https://www.instagram.com/p/CrQQhtmgi2m/)

It's going that well they're trying to flog it as Golf/Tennis kit too...

They clearly spent a load on socials advertising as it popped up a lot when they launched. Bizarre to basically target the Slazenger/Sports Direct market but go in at a way higher price. Judging by most of the marketing materials I'm not sure anyone involved has played much cricket...
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0576/2940/9437/files/mettlecricket-engineered-for-cricket-with-style-01.jpg?v=1646307838)
Title: Re: Waffle about cricket whites/trousers
Post by: Thorne_Cricket on April 25, 2023, 08:28:20 AM
I managed to acquire free samples from Mettle; they used Howzat to carry out the embroidery/printing as there was a packing slip in the box when it arrived.

(https://i.imgur.com/tgCwaJj.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/H3QZgiD.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/wrTCqgc.jpg)