Topic: GN Kronus Halesorm v GN Pro Performance, which is better? (Read 10890 times)

liscon12 · « **on:** January 31, 2018, 07:26:05 PM »

Anyone got either or both of the GN Kronus Halestorm or Pro Performance. Birthday is come and girlfriend said a bat could be an option. Which one is better according to the forum?

I always fancied an Aussie GN but the shipping/taxes always worried me plus the fact you can't view them before buying.

Edit- yes I am aware that this is a very subjective question and that they're different style of bats.

jd163 · « **Reply #1 on:** January 31, 2018, 07:30:30 PM »

If 2-12 and above weight is good for you then get a GN select extreme. It will save you money and compared to Pro Performance it is a full SH size bat. I just got one from IJC and it is fantastic.

JB · « **Reply #2 on:** January 31, 2018, 08:16:11 PM »

I�m not a fan of GNs UK grading, I�d go Aus every time

simonmay5 · « **Reply #3 on:** January 31, 2018, 08:18:30 PM »

Get a Australian made bat you won�t regret it they are fantastic bats and found a lot of the retailers are more than happy to help with pictures etc

KW9221 · « **Reply #4 on:** January 31, 2018, 08:19:26 PM »

I don�t know about Kronus version but I have Pro Performance and Halestorm from last year and personally Pro Performance has a better pick up. Middle is also better compare to Halestorm. It is all about your preference, if you don�t mind an inch shorter blade then Pro Performance is better.

Seniorplayer · « **Reply #5 on:** January 31, 2018, 09:47:26 PM »

Can only comment on the pro performance have two both have nice grains and excellent ping.

WalkingWicket37 · « **Reply #6 on:** January 31, 2018, 09:58:09 PM »

What weights are yours in Alan? And do you notice the size difference to a standard Short Handle?

The ones I saw were huge but rather heavy.

liscon12 · « **Reply #7 on:** January 31, 2018, 10:10:17 PM »

Quote from: simonmay5 on January 31, 2018, 08:18:30 PM

Get a Australian made bat you won�t regret it they are fantastic bats and found a lot of the retailers are more than happy to help with pictures etc

Any personal recommendations? @simonmay5

Seniorplayer · « **Reply #8 on:** February 01, 2018, 09:59:44 AM »

Quote from: WalkingWicket37 on January 31, 2018, 09:58:09 PM

What weights are yours in Alan? And do you notice the size difference to a standard Short Handle?

The ones I saw were huge but rather heavy.

Mine are just over 2lb 6 ounce a little concaving and a mid balance point to me they don't feel heavy or light
Don't notice the size difference also find that the shorter blade when you are not tall is an advantage when hitting through the line of the ball.

Neon Cricket · « **Reply #9 on:** February 01, 2018, 10:26:39 AM »

I thought the GN pro performance's started from 2lb 10oz...

Seniorplayer · « **Reply #10 on:** February 01, 2018, 11:18:50 AM »

Quote from: Neon Cricket on February 01, 2018, 10:26:39 AM

I thought the GN pro performance's started from 2lb 10oz...

Nope just had a quick search if anyone wants a light one They are on barring ton sports website

simonmay5 · « **Reply #11 on:** February 01, 2018, 11:31:17 AM »

Quote from: liscon12 on January 31, 2018, 10:10:17 PM

Any personal recommendations? @simonmay5

The xxx11 range from meulemans are stunning got three on order for guys on this forum I think @Northern monkey @petehosk will agree stunning bats and would have change as well from what a uk hailstorm would cost you that�s with custom charges as well

Seniorplayer · « **Reply #12 on:** February 01, 2018, 11:34:23 AM »

Quote from: DorsetDan on February 01, 2018, 11:27:50 AM

Do you have a link, I can't find it.

My 2 cents is that the balance on the Halestorms I tried was awful and that ruled them out straight away. Even a 2.9 that a forum legend pulled a few strings to get something special felt awful. It just seemed like a bat designed to get a big edge at the expense of everything else and sell from the specs above all else.

The Pro Performances on the other hand felt much better balanced and more of a sensible bat, while still being huge. I'm not fussed on a regular or shorter blade as I'm not the tallest so don't notice much difference other than the bat coming through a bit easier on the shorter blade as @Seniorplayer says. Uzi and a few other places had these in 2.9 so easier to get in lighter weights too

Hi Dan
What I did was was enter pro performance bat 2lb 6 ounce and Barrington Sports 2017 came up

Neon Cricket · « **Reply #13 on:** February 01, 2018, 11:43:39 AM »

Quote from: Seniorplayer on February 01, 2018, 11:18:50 AM

Nope just had a quick search if anyone wants a light one They are on barring ton sports website

My mistake, I've just never heard of any at 2lb 6oz so you must've got some pretty rare clefts (that is incredibly light for a SH bat regardless of it being a shorter blade!!).

Got any pics? Would love to have a look at them both

Chad · « **Reply #14 on:** February 01, 2018, 02:03:01 PM »

Have two Halestorms, the 2.14 one picks up much nicer for the weight than my 2.11. Could be a mixture of handle thickness etc. I suspect the Pro Performances do indeed feel nicer due to the slightly shorter length. Kind of makes me wish I didn't dismiss it straight away due to the shorter set up! (I am only 5ft8, so would have been fine)

I think I watched an IJC video where they mentioned the Kronus doesn't pick up nearly as well as the Halestorm did... Do you tend to use heavy bats? I'd recommend that you go and check out some examples in a cricket store if possible!

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