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[tbarnfield99]

Right, I have been sent my first batch of samples. Just wondering what you guys think. I have a few problems with bits and pieces which I am already working on sorting out. Any opinions however harsh they are will be gratefully received!

Wicket Keeping Pads (Front)


Wicket Keeping Pads (Back)


Batting Pads (Front)


Batting Pads (Back)


Batting Gloves

[Howzat]

Bit boring for me, nothing special about them or unique, just bog standard softs that already exist and are already being sold.

[tbarnfield99]

OK, point taken. I am trying to produce something that isn't in your face like the majority of cricket equipment available. I'm not for flashy colours or gimicks, I'm looking to produce something that is probably aimed to more Traditional views.

[Lekka Global Alliance]

The chair looks familiar 

Not a bad start first up and best of luck.

[jonpinson]

Looks like you are having the problem that most of us predicted. As the market is so saturated with just about every kind and style of softs, it is virtually impossible to produce something that someone can briefly look at and know which brand it is. I agree that although they look ok, they look like a hundred others available today. I think the only way to really stand out these days is to virtually reinvent whatever item you choose to make.

[procricket]

are the pads and gloves for sale i will buy them

please can i see how far back the top hat is set in relation to the knee roll

[tbarnfield99]

Looks like you are having the problem that most of us predicted. As the market is so saturated with just about every kind and style of softs, it is virtually impossible to produce something that someone can briefly look at and know which brand it is. I agree that although they look ok, they look like a hundred others available today. I think the only way to really stand out these days is to virtually reinvent whatever item you choose to make.

Of course this is not the finished article and I have some major problems with the pad design, but I am happy with the glove and keeping pads design. Also looking at colour coding the products. It really is a marathon and not a sprint as I am producing these products in time for the start of next season with any luck. I can see that it will take months before a finished product is agreed.

[Six Sixes Cricket]

Not keen on the finger style of the gloves but if the first 2 fingers on the right hand( keep these silver) were the same design in White for the rest of the fingers I think they would look good.

[Red Ink Cricket]

Exactly thesame as the Probats cricket gear I have

[tbarnfield99]

Not keen on the finger style of the gloves but if the first 2 fingers on the right hand( keep these silver) were the same design in White for the rest of the fingers I think they would look good.

I'm not 100% with you. Could you elaborate please.

[tbarnfield99]

Exactly thesame as the Probats cricket gear I have

Could you show me some photos please!

[Lekka Global Alliance]

As I suggested before Tom, jump on a plane and get down to the factory in Meerut and all will be sorted out in a few days.

[Tom]

OK, point taken. I am trying to produce something that isn't in your face like the majority of cricket equipment available. I'm not for flashy colours or gimicks, I'm looking to produce something that is probably aimed to more Traditional views.

I would argue the majority of gear is traditional now. GM very traditional, GN Legend/Oblivion very traditional, Kookaburra only offer a traditional pad and almost all the small brands like Redback offer a plainer range.

I'd change the straps to white, otherwise they're okay. Nothing that screams wow to me though.

[aidy1098]

if you can get me some of them pads with white straps and brandless i will buy some!

[tbarnfield99]

As I suggested before Tom, jump on a plane and get down to the factory in Meerut and all will be sorted out in a few days.

Easier said than done. This isn't my sole occupation!

I would argue the majority of gear is traditional now. GM very traditional, GN Legend/Oblivion very traditional, Kookaburra only offer a traditional pad and almost all the small brands like Redback offer a plainer range.

I'd change the straps to white, otherwise they're okay. Nothing that screams wow to me though.

Straps are actually changing on the wicket keeping pads for sure, unsure on the batting pads yet. I'm not overly impressed with the batting pads. There will be some big improvements on that product.

I'd agree that those aforementioned brands have recently added traditional designs to their equipment. Although only GM and GN, wouldn't agree with Kookaburra as they have gone down in my estimation (not on quality). I will not be challenging those brands so this doesn't worry me, much smaller scale, but much more affordable.