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[jonnyg]

That's really good to hear - sounds like you are in the trade?

Kind regards

Edward

Yep I am. I manage a shop in chichester. Not sure if I'm allowed to mention the name??!! I felt the range was pretty strong. I can understand people's concerns with the different faces. However it's not like you are offering every bat in every option so for me it's fine. My take on it is that I need to make the decision what I think my core customer will want. I'd be happy to talk through all the other options and if a customer wanted something different we could do a special order accordingly. I love my top end bats as much as the next person but I think at the key price points the different face options won't be a concern fir that particular customer they'll just want something that looks good picks up nicely and performs well and in my opinion you tick those boxes. I'd also like to say that it's a pleasure to see our rep he's a top lad!!

[arsenal123]

Thanks for this so far Ed, made for interesting reading.  Would like more of this from the individual sponsors, perhaps a batmaker with a QnA session?

[Buzz]

Jonny works at Game, set and Match.

[WalkingWicket37]

Jonny works at Game, set and Match.

Slightly off topic, but my only trip there ended up about quadrupling what I planned to spend!
It's been a fair while since then, maybe it's time I payed another visit haha

[jonnyg]

Jonny works at Game, set and Match.

Thanks Buzz wasn't sure what the form was for mentioning the shops name!

Slightly off topic, but my only trip there ended up about quadrupling what I planned to spend!
It's been a fair while since then, maybe it's time I payed another visit haha

Sounds like you're my perfect customer!

[Outlaw]

Guessing the six6 is named after Joe Root as he is going to be endorsing the range? Route 66 or shall I say Root 66.

[Edward Lowy]

Yep I am. I manage a shop in chichester. Not sure if I'm allowed to mention the name??!! I felt the range was pretty strong. I can understand people's concerns with the different faces. However it's not like you are offering every bat in every option so for me it's fine. My take on it is that I need to make the decision what I think my core customer will want. I'd be happy to talk through all the other options and if a customer wanted something different we could do a special order accordingly. I love my top end bats as much as the next person but I think at the key price points the different face options won't be a concern fir that particular customer they'll just want something that looks good picks up nicely and performs well and in my opinion you tick those boxes. I'd also like to say that it's a pleasure to see our rep he's a top lad!!

Many thanks Jonny, have passed your kind comments on to Scotty

Kind regards

Edward

[Vitas Cricket]

Saw the range today (I love getting stuck in and hands on with all the gear) and I must say I really like almost all of it.

The only part of the range I personally have not been that keen on over the past couple of years are the D3o batting pads. But my tastes don't represent the tastes of everyone (I hate the Puma robocop pads but it seems that they fly off shelves) and I know a couple of team mates at my club have purchased them from us.

I love the Purist, superb shape, I really don't think it matters too much that it doesn't carry retro stickers.

Ripple grips get a big thumbs up.

It was a pleasure to meet you today Edward, along with the rest of the staff at the event.

From a more personal viewpoint, it would be nice to get a look at the shapes of the new Player Edition bats. Robin ordered 2 Graeme Smith Epics for himself after seeing the shape at last years show. I think he would definitely grab himself a Joe Root Octane or Six6 providing he liked the shape.

Jake

[Edward Lowy]

Saw the range today (I love getting stuck in and hands on with all the gear) and I must say I really like almost all of it.

The only part of the range I personally have not been that keen on over the past couple of years are the D3o batting pads. But my tastes don't represent the tastes of everyone (I hate the Puma robocop pads but it seems that they fly off shelves) and I know a couple of team mates at my club have purchased them from us.

I love the Purist, superb shape, I really don't think it matters too much that it doesn't carry retro stickers.

Ripple grips get a big thumbs up.

It was a pleasure to meet you today Edward, along with the rest of the staff at the event.

From a more personal viewpoint, it would be nice to get a look at the shapes of the new Player Edition bats. Robin ordered 2 Graeme Smith Epics for himself after seeing the shape at last years show. I think he would definitely grab himself a Joe Root Octane or Six6 providing he liked the shape.

Jake

Thanks Jake, appreciate you and your colleagues coming along to Windsor to see the full range, it really was a pleasure to meet you all. If you have been pleased with what you have seen, that's a bonus. If we can do better, you have my full contact details we are always pleased to get considered feedback from our trade customers and from cricketers.

Best wishes

Edward

[wrahil]

Hi Edward,

Pardon my ignorance but why did the GM discontinued Epic series? And what is the closest profile you guys have to Epic in your 2014 models?

thanks.

[wayward_hayward]

Finally managed to read through it all and I have to say, I'm impressed with GM in 2014. I'm not a massive fan of the Zona, Icon etc sticker design, I would have prefered the one style of stickers throughout the range. However, you have to praise them for pushing the boundaries of what they can offer the customer. After unsuccessfully trying a flat face this year, I would be interested to test a F4.5 bat to see the difference. As usual, the softs all look top notch. My only dissapointment is scrapping the Epic, my current match bat and favourite bat shape on the market.

[wrahil]

Finally managed to read through it all and I have to say, I'm impressed with GM in 2014. I'm not a massive fan of the Zona, Icon etc sticker design, I would have prefered the one style of stickers throughout the range. However, you have to praise them for pushing the boundaries of what they can offer the customer. After unsuccessfully trying a flat face this year, I would be interested to test a F4.5 bat to see the difference. As usual, the softs all look top notch. My only dissapointment is scrapping the Epic, my current match bat and favourite bat shape on the market.

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Same here.. Epic was perfect for my game.

[Kulli]

Hi Edward,

Pardon my ignorance but why did the GM discontinued Epic series? And what is the closest profile you guys have to Epic in your 2014 models?

thanks.

I can only imagine it was low, or declining sales.

[Jimmyg]

Hi Edward,

Pardon my ignorance but why did the GM discontinued Epic series? And what is the closest profile you guys have to Epic in your 2014 models?

thanks.

I think Edward did mention in this thread that the Epic had been replaced because of waning sales, however I don't want to wade through the thread to find it.
If you look at the Bat Spectrum info on the GM website the Six6 slots in where the Epic used to be,certainly middle position wise, below the Zona. Obviously the edges look more contoured on the six6 and the spine doesn't seem as thick all the way to the handle as on the Epic.

[Edward Lowy]

I think Edward did mention in this thread that the Epic had been replaced because of waning sales, however I don't want to wade through the thread to find it.
If you look at the Bat Spectrum info on the GM website the Six6 slots in where the Epic used to be,certainly middle position wise, below the Zona. Obviously the edges look more contoured on the six6 and the spine doesn't seem as thick all the way to the handle as on the Epic.

Hi Wrahil

Yes jimmyG is spot on with his answers.

Kind regards

Edward