So the Gray Nics Pro Performance has arrived. I bought it (from a private seller) having been told that despite the shorter blade it was still SH length overall – and the GN catalogue actually says it is a SH bat – whereas in reality it is 1 inch shorter overall so they really should call it an SB.
So was I misinformed/misled or am I just a muppet, will leave that up to you, but no need to post here….
Anyway, it is an absolute cracker and I would love to keep it. There are 8 grains that run straight through the toe, and it has a little graping at 6 inches up. What it doesn’t have in length it makes up elsewhere - Max edge is 49mm, with 66mm spine (some concaving), and 24-26mm toe, it is even 108mm wide, but weighs just 2'10.4 with one grip and scuff. The handle isn’t the thickest (binding not tape) and doesn’t really have a knob, but that is good as I may be able to hold it right at the top. Taps up lovely (especially off the graping) and the pickup is good.
Seller reckoned it was destined for Luke Wright before the rule change (so maybe there is an upside to the new laws) – but thought he stopped using GN a couple of years ago, and there is no sign of a sharpie on the toe so that can’t be right…. Has a V stamp on one shoulder, nothing on the other, could that mean it’s UK made?
However, I am 6'2 and stand fairly tall when batting, so really not sure whether it will work for me. As I see it I have the following options:
1. Stop worrying and just have a go at using it
2. Return to the seller and seek a refund. A lot of hassle and seems a pity to do this.
3. Send it to GN to get a longer handle fitted - probably cost around £50, likely to add a couple of oz.
4. Have a handle cap/extension fitted - apparently this is a thing.... (Jake had one fitted, anyone else tried this)
5. Or I sell it on.....
Here are the pics
Comparison with an F18 weighing 2’9.8 with 37mm edges
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Topic: GN Pro Performance - shall I keep it? (Read 7432 times)