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GM Icon F4.5
« on: June 26, 2014, 06:49:32 PM »
I'm 16 playing regular cricket these days. Twice or three times a week, I was thinking about getting the 5 star 808 version of this bat at £159.99. So I though this would be the best place to get some advice and an insight into the bat. I've heard GM are very reliable and as I'll be getting a SH I will be keeping the bat for a few seasons if I do get it. So would it be worth me getting this bat?
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Re: GM Icon F4.5
« Reply #1 on: June 26, 2014, 07:48:30 PM »
The 808 model is an excellent compromise between price and quality. The Icon is a great profile with a high spine, a big high middle and a featherlight pick up. The F4.5 face profile gives the best of both worlds in edge size and shot control and at £160 its a great deal looking around some retailers.
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Re: GM Icon F4.5
« Reply #2 on: June 26, 2014, 07:53:00 PM »
As a bit of a GM whore I'm going to say get one!

Would go for a 606 personally as you can get some absolute bargains in the lower range.
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Re: GM Icon F4.5
« Reply #3 on: June 26, 2014, 08:19:56 PM »
Quote from: calcurtis98 on June 26, 2014, 06:49:32 PM
I'm 16 playing regular cricket these days. Twice or three times a week, I was thinking about getting the 5 star 808 version of this bat at £159.99. So I though this would be the best place to get some advice and an insight into the bat. I've heard GM are very reliable and as I'll be getting a SH I will be keeping the bat for a few seasons if I do get it. So would it be worth me getting this bat?

Speak to Jake at Vitas cricket mate who are a forum sponsor, he gets excellent GM bats mate, the only thing I would say about the icon is that the middle is quite high so this may be a factor depending on what number you bat and how bouncy the tracks you play on are. You may find the six6 is a better option.
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Re: GM Icon F4.5
« Reply #4 on: June 26, 2014, 08:36:09 PM »
Quote from: SOULMAN1012 on June 26, 2014, 08:19:56 PM
Speak to Jake at Vitas cricket mate who are a forum sponsor, he gets excellent GM bats mate, the only thing I would say about the icon is that the middle is quite high so this may be a factor depending on what number you bat and how bouncy the tracks you play on are. You may find the six6 is a better option.
Having used both they are both nice profiles, and I love the six6 stickers. But I will say my icon has a longer middle than my Six6 (and picks up lighter).
You won't go wrong with either of them though mate, all down to personal preference at the end of the day  :)
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Re: GM Icon F4.5
« Reply #5 on: June 26, 2014, 08:45:01 PM »
Thanks all, I normally bat between 5-8.
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Re: GM Icon F4.5
« Reply #6 on: June 26, 2014, 10:56:07 PM »
Six 6 is the way to go this year
The best bat from GM in 2014
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Re: GM Icon F4.5
« Reply #7 on: June 27, 2014, 12:40:37 PM »
£106 on Pro Direct Cricket
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Re: GM Icon F4.5
« Reply #8 on: June 27, 2014, 01:03:10 PM »
Quote from: MD2812 on June 27, 2014, 12:40:37 PM
£106 on Pro Direct Cricket

Ordered, can't wait will get pictures up in here!
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Re: GM Icon F4.5
« Reply #9 on: July 01, 2014, 09:18:24 PM »
Here's my new GM Icon F7 at a bargain.


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Re: GM Icon F4.5
« Reply #10 on: July 03, 2014, 08:28:52 AM »
Very nice stick mate, enjoy
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Re: GM Icon F4.5
« Reply #11 on: July 03, 2014, 04:54:09 PM »
I went for the 606 and the quality is fantastic, can't go wrong for 100 quid.
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Re: GM Icon F4.5
« Reply #12 on: July 03, 2014, 08:38:48 PM »
Quote from: HudCricketer on July 03, 2014, 04:54:09 PM
I went for the 606 and the quality is fantastic, can't go wrong for 100 quid.

Only paid 106 for this, superb price if you ask me.
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Re: GM Icon F4.5
« Reply #13 on: July 04, 2014, 09:04:31 PM »
Quote from: calcurtis98 on July 03, 2014, 08:38:48 PM
Only paid 106 for this, superb price if you ask me.

ah not too bad, my 606 had more grains and much better pick up than the 808's in store which is why i chose the 606
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Re: GM Icon F4.5
« Reply #14 on: July 04, 2014, 09:58:48 PM »
why does topic say 4.5 if pic has f7
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