Topic: Newbery's New Bat (Read 27168 times)

billyb · « **on:** November 30, 2020, 08:36:45 PM »

Newbery have a new bat called the Renegade.
The stickers are virtually the same as the Quantum. The shape might be more interesting, but I'm not particularly inspired by the branding. It's like they thought that the Quantum needed a refresh, so used the same stickers, added a bit texture and said look - a new bat!

Kulli · « **Reply #1 on:** November 30, 2020, 09:04:49 PM »

Their branding and design work has gone down the toilet in the last 2/3 years.

Jimbo · « **Reply #2 on:** November 30, 2020, 09:41:53 PM »

Not just me that thinks a name like Renegade was an opportunity to do something a bit more in your face with the stickers than black and white?

i12breakfree · « **Reply #3 on:** December 01, 2020, 12:04:36 AM »

So this bat is suppose to have 50 mm edges but agreed that the branding needs a big uplift.

Yorkershire · « **Reply #4 on:** December 01, 2020, 12:17:44 AM »

Never liked the new 'badge/shield', much preferred the old branding and for a bat nerd the brand doesn't have the same essence anymore without TK.

SD · « **Reply #5 on:** December 01, 2020, 01:16:14 AM »

Newbery have managed to pull off running the traditional heritage look of their branding whilst at the same time produce something that doesn't look at all modern. Shame to see them where they are now

Neon Cricket · « **Reply #6 on:** December 01, 2020, 08:19:27 AM »

Quote from: SD on December 01, 2020, 01:16:14 AM

Newbery have managed to pull off running the traditional heritage look of their branding whilst at the same time produce something that doesn't look at all modern. Shame to see them where they are now

Couldn't agree more, ever since the latest takeover things have gone rapidly downhill - but then that's what happens when investors are more interested in profit than anything else (not that it costs any more or less to get your branding right!)

As for the 50mm thing, I don't really see the point. They'll probably sell a few for novelty value but I can't imagine it'll get any mainstream support as the bat size regs are pretty well known now, regardless of whether they're followed or not.

SOULMAN1012 · « **Reply #7 on:** December 01, 2020, 09:32:54 AM »

Quote from: i12breakfree on December 01, 2020, 12:04:36 AM

So this bat is suppose to have 50 mm edges but agreed that the branding needs a big uplift.

If that�s the case they will either be A) super heavy and so most wont use them or B) concaved to hell like the M&H bats and the current trend is full profiles from the majority of brands.

Can�t see this being a big hit and also with a low middle pick up must be very bottom heavy

wasted_talent · « **Reply #8 on:** December 01, 2020, 09:42:23 AM »

nothing exciting about this bat tbh.

shame, newbery used to be such a worthy brand at one time

Kulli · « **Reply #9 on:** December 01, 2020, 11:52:23 AM »

I see the advertising say you can get it with 50mm edges, but I imagine that is the case for most bats, as long as weight is no object 🤷

Jimbo · « **Reply #10 on:** December 01, 2020, 12:08:40 PM »

Quote from: Kulli on December 01, 2020, 11:52:23 AM

I see the advertising say you can get it with 50mm edges, but I imagine that is the case for most bats, as long as weight is no object 🤷

You can, not you will

It's a shame because it would have been nice to see Newbery doing something a bit innovative.

alba caerulea · « **Reply #11 on:** December 01, 2020, 12:53:46 PM »

I echo others, a massive shame to see Newbery in the doldrums. 10, maybe 12, years ago I'd say they were the best off the shelf bat you could get, both in performance and branding. Had a Mjolnir player grade that was an absolute gun

I get the feeling that the people running the business now have little to no experience in the cricket industry. Very sad

ppccopener · « **Reply #12 on:** December 01, 2020, 08:37:47 PM »

For the size of bat with a thin handle it just does not seen made to last more than a season. I'm no bat making expert but unless there's masses of the super light clefts around, the only way to get that big and keep weight down is to dry it out to an inch of its life. Add in poor quality hard balls and it looks like an accident waiting to happen.

From the C6 handle to shorter blade Longer handle (Uzi) Newbery have indeed lead for others to follow.

This looks like it's made of balsa wood.

Damn shame but M and H have gone the same way. I had a couple of Mjolnirs, an Uzi and consider myself lucky to have used two models of the very best bats around.

HANDBRAKE · « **Reply #13 on:** December 07, 2020, 10:43:17 AM »

I don' t mind the shape of it, low sweet spot would suit my game. As others have said, the stickers could be improved.

LockieEP · « **Reply #14 on:** December 07, 2020, 10:51:01 AM »

Quite uninspiring from my local brand (not maker anymore). Brand remains popular here as for many in the county its one of the few places where you can actually go and pick up some bats before you buy.

Brand is a big hit with juniors especially with their focus on more accessible pricing and product

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