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Companies => Off-the-shelf companies => Gray Nicolls => Topic started by: MiddleAgedCricketer on April 26, 2024, 05:32:15 PM
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Hi,
I took advantage of a few discount codes and pressed the trigger to get the Tempesta Ollie Pope Edition. Its SB/LH setup with a huge 67mm spine. The bat is quality and pings like a rocket. However I was hoping that it would have the elusive H shoulder stamp on it. But instead it has a C stamping on it. Does anyone know what that means? I know B means made by GN India, but I was curious what would the C denote here. Thanks!
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C is this years date stamp.
I think it changes in September...but I'm never sure as that stamp is applied at the point of labelling.
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C is this years date stamp.
I think it changes in September...but I'm never sure as that stamp is applied at the point of labelling.
Thank you! Would that still mean, that it was made in Robertsbridge?
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M means made in India
Square stamps is Indian
H and uk stamp on bats is Uk made and the c is round where the c on India made is square
All bats made in Australia and India are very very good and the H bats I have are simply guns
B is last years bats !!
I could be wrong like but H will know !!!
I have 2/3 H stamped a azam pp another, and a 5 star Tempesta 1.0 which is absolutely mental and why it has a 5 star sticker only H will now
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M means made in India
Square stamps is Indian
H and uk stamp on bats is Uk made and the c is round where the c on India made is square
All bats made in Australia and India are very very good and the H bats I have are simply guns
B is last years bats !!
I could be wrong like but H will know !!!
I have 2/3 H stamped a azam pp another, and a 5 star Tempesta 1.0 which is absolutely mental and why it has a 5 star sticker only H will now
Thanks! The C is not a squared C. And there is no other stamp on the other bat shoulder.
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Yep I have had one too a pope with a c on it a rocket
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Yep I have had one too a pope with a c on it a rocket
Thank you! Bats a gun for sure. And great to know that it came from Robertsbridge. The hunt for the elusive H stamp continues 🫡
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Thank you! Bats a gun for sure. And great to know that it came from Robertsbridge. The hunt for the elusive H stamp continues 🫡
Last time I heard VKS may have had 1/2 H stamped ones but that was a while ago !!
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Thanks! The C is not a squared C. And there is no other stamp on the other bat shoulder.
So....these are almost certainly Indian made to Pope spec for potential use by contracted GN players, they are either surplus to requirement or not quite the spec we wanted for players so we have made them available to purchase.
The round "C" stamp would have been applied at GN Robertsbridge so we can track when they have been made/sold
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You are too kind
M means made in India
Square stamps is Indian
H and uk stamp on bats is Uk made and the c is round where the c on India made is square
All bats made in Australia and India are very very good and the H bats I have are simply guns
B is last years bats !!
I could be wrong like but H will know !!!
I have 2/3 H stamped a azam pp another, and a 5 star Tempesta 1.0 which is absolutely mental and why it has a 5 star sticker only H will now
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So....these are almost certainly Indian made to Pope spec for potential use by contracted GN players, they are either surplus to requirement or not quite the spec we wanted for players so we have made them available to purchase.
The round "C" stamp would have been applied at GN Robertsbridge so we can track when they have been made/sold
Well, now its confirmed by the man himself 🙂! Thank you
I know we all are fans of your work, and to have one with your stamp on it would have been awesome for my little collection! Curious how do you ensure that the craftsmanship is consistent for a pro bat that you yourself made vs one made by another GN batmaker/factory?
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We have a couple of what we would call "stock" pro shapes (1 of which is the OP shape) that GN India will make. These are all checked over at Robertsbridge and if they don't quite reach the standard needed (nornally this is a size/weight issue) we will then put them out for retail.
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We have a couple of what we would call "stock" pro shapes (1 of which is the OP shape) that GN India will make. These are all checked over at Robertsbridge and if they don't quite reach the standard needed (nornally this is a size/weight issue) we will then put them out for retail.
Appreciate the response Alex! I have to say other than the weight (2lb 11.8oz) its hard to point a flaw in the bat. Even with the weight it picks up like a 2lb 9oz/2lb 9.5oz. Absolute canon! Thank you again for helping us with your insights and inputs.
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What stamp(s) does the one in 'For Sale' have?
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We have a couple of what we would call "stock" pro shapes (1 of which is the OP shape) that GN India will make. These are all checked over at Robertsbridge and if they don't quite reach the standard needed (nornally this is a size/weight issue) we will then put them out for retail.
So are all the ones in retailers made in India not Robertsbridge?
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It's a mix. I've certainly made plenty for retail release as well as online specials.
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I guess its a bit of a lucky dip then regarding what you get when you buy one online :D :D :D
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I guess its a bit of a lucky dip then regarding what you get when you buy one online :D :D :D
But you could ask the CBFer selling one what the stamps are?
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Just watched a video on ollie pope discussing his bats. He metioned he uses a short blade standard handle length bat. Isnt it a short blade longer handle set up which is overall standard length?
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Just watched a video on ollie pope discussing his bats. He metioned he uses a short blade standard handle length bat. Isnt it a short blade longer handle set up which is overall standard length?
Listened to the same one, suspect that's what he meant - as in handle brings it to a standard length, but a bit confusing for sure.
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But you could ask the CBFer selling one what the stamps are?
Who is selling one? I cant find the thread
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What stamp(s) does the one in 'For Sale' have?
If it's the one I've just sold to bungle then on one shoulder is a c and the other shoulder no stamp
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Hi,
Ollie's bats are overall the same length as a standard GN SH bat.
His difference is that the blade is 3/4 inch short but the handle is 3/4 long to compensate.
It's not uncommon for pro players to not quite be able to describe and in some cases even realize the difference in there match bats to what is normal.
We recently had a pro in the workshop who had a family member square off the toe of their bats without knowing how much had been removed. On inspection of his bats at GN HQ we found them to be nearly an inch short....he then asked for his new match bats to be made to match.
Just watched a video on ollie pope discussing his bats. He metioned he uses a short blade standard handle length bat. Isnt it a short blade longer handle set up which is overall standard length?
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(https://i.ibb.co/qmGjM7W/IMG-4098.jpg) (https://ibb.co/7rcCJjR)
Just saw this stash at VKS
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is the below made in uk?
(https://i.postimg.cc/Ny2YK5Nk/DSC-0088.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Ny2YK5Nk)
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(https://i.ibb.co/qmGjM7W/IMG-4098.jpg) (https://ibb.co/7rcCJjR)
Just saw this stash at VKS
Based on the replies above, the ones with the H stamp are made by Alex, and the ones with C in the square were likely made in India.
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Ollie Pope needs to score some runs.
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Ollie Pope needs to score some runs.
His last dismissal wasn't pretty.
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Ollie Pope reminds me of Mark Ramprakash.
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192 runs @ 24 this season.
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Crawley: 290 runs @ 32. (238 of them in one innings!)
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is the below made in uk?
(https://i.postimg.cc/Ny2YK5Nk/DSC-0088.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Ny2YK5Nk)
Yep, thats one of Alexs which are made in the UK. These are the ones you want 😊
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Are we being extra kind to Alex because we lost him before?
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Are we being extra kind to Alex because we lost him before?
If he makes bats which are good enough for Babar Azam I don't think it's being too kind to suggest they'll do for us weekend warriors 🤣
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I thought someone upset him by suggesting Babar might be looking elsewhere?
I'm not doubting the quality of his bats. Mostly because I've never tried one.
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Hi.....
I'm not going to comment to specifically on my reasons on taking a break from the forum. But the break did me some good so that can't be a bad thing.
You are welcome to be extra nice to me if you like, but there's no need. I love making bats, but also know that what or how I make things may not be to everyone's taste.
I've worked very hard to get a reputation amongst the players for making great bats and for building a working relationship with them...and I think that stands me well enough.
Enjoy the bats at VKS....I've got a small drop of Ollie Pope spec bats going to Cricket Direct this week if anyone's hunting 😁
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Ooooh. Are they Pope replicas you have made or Indian imports... 🧐
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Pope replicas I've made 😁
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Quanto costa?
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Must not buy another bat... OK... this is the last one... off to cricket direct I go.
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Must not buy another bat... OK... this is the last one... off to cricket direct I go.
Wouldn't that be an indirect way of doing things?
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:D
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Enjoy the bats at VKS....I've got a small drop of Ollie Pope spec bats going to Cricket Direct this week if anyone's hunting 😁
Thanks Alex! Are they all the same weight and the same SB/LH setup?
I am patiently waiting for the Cricket Direct site to update as I wait for the page to go from sold out to available- One of the disadvantages of not being in the UK.
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Too much for me but I still love the GN Predator stickers.
https://cricketdirect.co.uk/collections/cricket-bats/products/gray-nicolls-predator-custom-made-cricket-bat
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In the spirit of wooing Alex and breaking my duck on the forum. I've currently got 5 Alex made bats, have owned 7 since 2021. What i have noticed with 'H' stamped bats compared to other GN stamped bats is they have sharper edges and spine, the pick up is noticeably lighter than the weight and the most significant thing is the ping up near the stickers is significantly better than the bats without the 'H' stamp. I do have GN bats that were not made by Alex, which i will share another time. All my bats have a 535mm blade and standard length handle and weigh 2.8. The Tempesta below is my current match bat. The newest additions are the Shockwave and Vapour, which are essentially the Tempesta shape with different stickers.
(https://i.ibb.co/ZJBbz3y/Screenshot-2024-05-31-at-18-13-30.jpg) (https://ibb.co/1nr4G3H)
(https://i.ibb.co/N6y5LJj/Screenshot-2024-05-31-at-18-13-07.jpg) (https://ibb.co/1fm19Pq)
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(https://i.ibb.co/ZSN7m1Y/Screenshot-2024-05-31-at-18-22-59.jpg) (https://ibb.co/cwxVLXC)
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Those bats need using.
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Nice bats whysoserious 😁😁😁😁
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If the GN has an N on there in a circle, and ideas what that is?
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I have another one with a B and a circle.
These are made for the pro's but aren't Made in Robertsbridge I think.
N would be the model year. We are in C right now.
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I have another one with a B and a circle.
These are made for the pro's but aren't Made in Robertsbridge I think.
N would be the model year. We are in C right now.
The N-stamped bat is a newer bat - a Players edition Supra which is Aus made and supposed to be made for a pro (that old chestnut!!) so unsure of why the N?
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I had one last year (Hypernova) that only had a stamp of the Union Jack on one shoulder, never seen that before.
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Union Jack is as made in Uk but maybe not by Alex
He may have pressed it though I had a pro performance with the mark
I have another 3 h stamped bats
A GN with no stamp
A Aus one with a small rounded
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I have two without stamps as well. Plus an Aussie made and an Indian made one. They are all fantastic bats to be fair.
I am really going to need to get my camera out and resurrect my bat topic I think.
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I have two without stamps as well. Plus an Aussie made and an Indian made one. They are all fantastic bats to be fair.
I am really going to need to get my camera out and resurrect my bat topic I think.
Yes please 🙏🏼
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Union Jack is as made in Uk but maybe not by Alex
He may have pressed it though I had a pro performance with the mark
I have another 3 h stamped bats
A GN with no stamp
A Aus one with a small rounded
In your option, what difference (if any) do you notice about H stamped bats and others?
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Pope replicas I've made 😁
Any Babar/Rizwan drops going anywhere anytime soon Alex?
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Not in store as far as I know...all through the website I think!
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Jamie Smith?
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Ooooh. Interesting. A Smith replica. Could go big if he repeats his county style on the test circuit.
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What a player!
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Unbelievably good.
@thebigginge - stock shape or does he have a funky twist? Looks a lot of wood. 2.9/ 2.10?
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No Jamie Smith replicas planned.
Fairly standard "Alex Pro" Shape...loads of wood and around 2.10 or under 😁😁
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Most impressive!
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Was sounding sweet today.
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Paul Walter.
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Is very tall???? 🤣🤣
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New signing.
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Is very tall???? 🤣🤣
This (and the WODI highlights) have just reminded me of something I'd meant to ask!
I know the GEM bats are slightly smaller (I think an inch total?), is that universal for all the women's players using them or are any of the slightly taller women using a GEM using something non-standard?
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Nearly all the girls are in Gem sized gems.
Lauren Winfield-Hill and Georgia Adams being the exception
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Nearly all the girls are in Gem sized gems.
Lauren Winfield-Hill and Georgia Adams being the exception
Cheers! Was weighing up giving one a shot at some point as I'm using a short handle/shortened blade combo at the moment, so that's very interesting.
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@thebigginge Always wanted to know, what weight is Babars bat? And is the with single or double grip?
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@thebigginge Are these harry brook pro performance shockwave bats possibly made in uk?
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I make them 2.8 - 2.9 with one grip, however we have known him to fit up to 3 grips on his handle so obviously his dead weight can vary. His no.1 going into the world cup was 2.11 with 2 grips.
@thebigginge Always wanted to know, what weight is Babars bat? And is the with single or double grip?
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Not these ones. I am just about to finish another drop of Ollie Pope spec bats. I think they are all going on the website...
@thebigginge Are these harry brook pro performance shockwave bats possibly made in uk?
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Indian pro performance is not really pro performance?
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Indian pro performance is not really pro performance?
In what way?
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In what way?
Something something Brexit, something something back in my day?
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In what way?
Being facetious way?
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You need a cricket bat to be better than 'pro performance'?
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Not these ones. I am just about to finish another drop of Ollie Pope spec bats. I think they are all going on the website...
The more runs he scores the more often I find myself looking at these....
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The more runs he scores the more often I find myself looking at these....
I think that's how it's supposed to work.