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[Edward Lowy]

Kind of proves that they are only looking at the larger retailers, though, doesn't it? I suspect we are not the only small specialist shop who has these views about their pads...

No, it actually shows that we have a broad customer base around the World. We don't cherry pick just the top end of the market.

Kind regards

Edward

[VKS]

No, it actually shows that we have a broad customer base around the World. We don't cherry pick just the top end of the market.

Kind regards

Edward

...pure coincidence but something that highlights this, is that we had 2 friends that came in today, 1 of whom bought a pair of GM's top of the range Original LE pads and the other a pair of 606's.

[Edward Lowy]

...pure coincidence but something that highlights this, is that we had 2 friends that came in today, 1 of whom bought a pair of GM's top of the range Original LE pads and the other a pair of 606's.

Great news!

Kind regards

Edward

[Tom]

I've agreed with much of what you've said in this thread Paul, but have to say on the point of pads I do disagree.

I can see why GM need a wide range of pad ranges, they're stocked by the high st likes of John Lewis/Sports Direct, to large specialist chains such as Decathlon through to the smaller specialists (who will be very much top end) and the bigger cricket specialists such as Owzat who will cater for a broad spectrum of customers.

It helps that their pads are non-range specific, and tie in nicely with any bat. Other competitors have 12+ pads. Salix cater to a much different client, with a more niche appeal, hence a lower need for a wide range of products and pricepoints.

[VKS]

I've agreed with much of what you've said in this thread Paul, but have to say on the point of pads I do disagree.

I can see why GM need a wide range of pad ranges, they're stocked by the high st likes of John Lewis/Sports Direct, to large specialist chains such as Decathlon through to the smaller specialists (who will be very much top end) and the bigger cricket specialists such as Owzat who will cater for a broad spectrum of customers.

It helps that their pads are non-range specific, and tie in nicely with any bat. Other competitors have 12+ pads. Salix cater to a much different client, with a more niche appeal, hence a lower need for a wide range of products and pricepoints.

Couldn't have said it any better!!!

[keysersolze]

Have to say we had a 180 cricketers play on Sunday in our indoor league and there was a large increase in the amount of Gm equipment  I saw being used. Over 50% of the youth section were wearing GM pads and gloves of which the sausage finger type were the most popular. In general last year these guys were wearing Puma and Kookaburra, interesting to see the trend towards GM as there were a lot more guys wearing Gm gloves and the sausage finger seems the most popular.

[PunterPonting]

Can anyone provide a link to the 2014 GM catalogue? I'm sure I've seen one but can no longer find it...

[Liam-SCCC]

It all on their website

[Edward Lowy]

Have to say we had a 180 cricketers play on Sunday in our indoor league and there was a large increase in the amount of Gm equipment  I saw being used. Over 50% of the youth section were wearing GM pads and gloves of which the sausage finger type were the most popular. In general last year these guys were wearing Puma and Kookaburra, interesting to see the trend towards GM as there were a lot more guys wearing Gm gloves and the sausage finger seems the most popular.

That's really good to hear, many thanks for the update

Kind regards

Edward