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Meaker visits GN
« on: September 29, 2011, 01:20:58 PM »
Gray-Nicolls latest England International finalized his preparation for the up and coming Indian tour with a trip to the Robertsbridge headquarters to select his latest bats today.

The team fly out to India on Monday and Meaker commented that is a “dream coming true” to be selected following an invitation to bowl in the Nets before the T20 series against the West Indies. “ I thought I was just along to bowl in the nets and had no idea I was being looked at.”

Meaker spent some time with Alex Hohenkerk to ensure his latest batch of Oblivion’s were to his exact specification. Hohenkerk, one of Gray-Nicolls Master Bat makers, in consultation with Stuart, made sure the bats were slightly heavier than his normal 2lb 8oz. “A lower middle to the blade of the Oblivions and a touch more wood in the profile will help him on the low, slow wickets in India”

Meaker has also packed a GN100 in his kit bag for the Tour. “Can’t wait to get this one out to show the lads and see the reaction!” I can’t believe the edges on it and the pick up and balance is incredible.”

England’s first match is on the 14th October in Hyderbad and it is hoped Meaker will make his debut along fellow Gray-Nicolls athletes, Captain Alastair Cook and all rounder Chris Woakes.

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« Reply #1 on: September 29, 2011, 01:49:42 PM »
Hmmm, why's there the kookaburra logo on the wall?
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« Reply #2 on: September 29, 2011, 01:53:45 PM »
throw darts at it?
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« Reply #3 on: September 29, 2011, 02:00:50 PM »
Liam-SCC

It was taken off a bat during a refurb/repair

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I wouldn't waste my darts on it! lol
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« Reply #4 on: September 29, 2011, 02:03:14 PM »
Who's the big ginger fella?
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« Reply #5 on: September 29, 2011, 02:12:41 PM »
Thebigginge - who's the nicest pro you've met?
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« Reply #6 on: September 29, 2011, 02:15:50 PM »
Quote from: 100 not out on September 29, 2011, 02:03:14 PM
Who's the big ginger fella?

Doesn't the username give it away lol
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« Reply #7 on: September 29, 2011, 02:17:59 PM »
And who is very critical over the bats they have made?
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« Reply #8 on: September 29, 2011, 02:35:52 PM »
Alex, you have a dream job.....

How did you get into bat making?
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« Reply #9 on: September 29, 2011, 02:45:30 PM »
Who's the big ginger fella?

I always go for subtlty in my usernames!

Thebigginge - who's the nicest pro you've met?

Hard question to answer, Cooky is always a laugh, Ramps is great, Shiv Chanderpaul was very polite (only got to meet him the once)

And who is very critical over the bats they have made?
Rob Key (before he left) without question

How did you get into bat making?
Started out with an office job with the company, moved into the yard to do a bit of peeling and splitting, then inside to spend a year doing repairs and then on to bat making!!
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« Reply #10 on: September 29, 2011, 02:51:50 PM »
Anyone that could hit the burra head section of the branding would need to throw underarm.

Who's watch is on the bench ?
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« Reply #11 on: September 29, 2011, 02:52:29 PM »
All those glorious clefts from yesterday... and now I bet Meaker has a couple... pah what a waste!!!
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« Reply #12 on: September 29, 2011, 02:55:29 PM »
All those glorious clefts from yesterday... and now I bet Meaker has a couple... pah what a waste!!

It'ts not always down to me to decide who gets the pick of the blades!
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« Reply #13 on: September 29, 2011, 02:56:48 PM »
Who uses the heaviest bat out of your pro's?
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« Reply #14 on: September 29, 2011, 02:59:08 PM »
I don't know about anyone else, but even on my screen that bat looks amazing. GN really have got some amazing bats out. I used a bottom of the range Oblivion one my club mates has and even though it's got one of those printed faces on, the shape, pickup and ping of the bat were brilliant. I almost bought one but I didn't like the covering.

Wish Stuart all the best for the T20's too!
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