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[grunter]

Does anyone have any knowledge about what is currently happening with Spartan?

They haven't stocked any retailers in NZ/Australia with their 2015/2016 range of equipment, yet every other brand had their stock arrive months ago.

Apparently they are not even distributing in New Zealand this year as the retailers I've spoken to said Spartan couldn't even say if they would be able to fill the stores orders. The Aussie retailers are no better off, not knowing when the stock is due to arrive.

There's been a lot of activity on their social media over the past week, announcing gear going to their sponsored players - yet the gear itself isn't available to buy anywhere!

[GDP1964]

I believe they will be at the Lords Show this week

[Marc28]

I know the Eoin Morgan stuff is available in the uk bats are at pro direct
As for the other players I'm not so sure, with Clarke retiring it leaves a big gap to fill on their roster

[grunter]

It's just an incredibly bad move on their part to miss the Southern Hemisphere preseason (when everyone is wanting to buy new kit)!

From what I've heard, GCCC has a few 2015/2016 MC bats available, but no Dhoni/Gayle range and no softs.

[Topgun]

I went to rebel sports about a week ago, i saw 1 size 5 Spartan MSD cricket bat

[rickjames]

Most obvious thing with no presence in Oz would be the lack of a main sponsor now Clarke has gone, no? Can only imagine that can dent your marketing/brand/whatever...

[VKS]

As far as the UK is concerned it seems to be business as normal for them. I was in India last month and had lunch with Cameron, who is their main man for product design and buying. Next week is of course the Lords show and we have also been invited by them for an evening with Eoin Morgan.

It's quite possible that shipments maybe arriving very late, as can happen when sourcing from overseas.

[Topgun]

Most obvious thing with no presence in Oz would be the lack of a main sponsor now Clarke has gone, no? Can only imagine that can dent your marketing/brand/whatever...

This is true, i've noticed that here is australia, there wernt much CG/MSD bats last year but lots and lots of MC ones, so maybe most stores might not stock Spartan anymore?

[swat]

sounds like chinese whisper - SS has received a huge order from Spartan and MS Dhoni has invested in Spartan Brand.

[rich041187]

Most obvious thing with no presence in Oz would be the lack of a main sponsor now Clarke has gone, no? Can only imagine that can dent your marketing/brand/whatever...

Be interesting who they pump their money into to replace Pup. For me, Maxwell has a bit of marketability about him

[liscon12]

Funnily enough they just re-posted this on their Instagram account, lots of gear in India!!

https://instagram.com/p/8KwdM0gldL

[sanredrose]

sounds like chinese whisper - SS has received a huge order from Spartan and MS Dhoni has invested in Spartan Brand.

If the whisper is true, then I would say its a good move by Spartan to get SS make their bats. Dhoni will no longer have to take his SS bat and replace the stickers :-)

[skip1973]

They have struggled with organisation and delivery since they arrived on the market here, we ordered a reasonable amount but cancelled after many delays with delivery, the stock which we received was mainly a few bats. Virtually nothing arrived softs wise.

[skip1973]

If the whisper is true, then I would say its a good move by Spartan to get SS make their bats. Dhoni will no longer have to take his SS bat and replace the stickers :-)

It's been a mix of SS and Sohndi over the last few years.

[Nmcgee]

I've picked up dozens of their bats and never liked the feel of any of them. Even with the 50% off Spartan sales here in Sydney back in March/April, I couldn't find one item I liked, and I'm a hopeless cricket gear badger.

Just my opinion. I'm sure a few of you gents have had a descent MC LE in fairness.