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Ollie Pope
« on: June 12, 2023, 02:26:39 PM »
Hi all,

I have an Ollie Pope Hypernova bat. This was part of the first release that GN did. I believe this initial set of 12 bats were made in England. The bat has a shoulder stamp marked 'B' and a number on the handle under the grip that says 91 on top and 25303-42 at the bottom. Any ideas?
Thanks.
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Re: Ollie Pope
« Reply #1 on: June 12, 2023, 02:40:27 PM »
Quote from: addu84 on June 12, 2023, 02:26:39 PM
Hi all,

I have an Ollie Pope Hypernova bat. This was part of the first release that GN did. I believe this initial set of 12 bats were made in England. The bat has a shoulder stamp marked 'B' and a number on the handle under the grip that says 91 on top and 25303-42 at the bottom. Any ideas?
Thanks.


Made in India from the sounds of it - the Indian made GNs are of a very high quality as well as the Robertsbridge/Melbourne counterparts. I believe these were released as bats that are very much of the same ilk that Pope himself would use, but just a bit heavy. Enjoy!
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« Reply #2 on: June 12, 2023, 07:02:28 PM »
This thread makes me quite sad really hearing the Pope bats are Indian made I do t have nothing against Indian bats either but I have enough GN Indian and was waiting for the next release hoping for a big H on them !!!
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« Reply #3 on: June 13, 2023, 01:00:20 PM »
I must be behind the times here, It’s a Pope copy bat but he must visit the factory here to get his bats custom made.

If it’s a Pope edition should it not be the same situation?

I’ve clearly missed something here.
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« Reply #4 on: June 13, 2023, 01:47:52 PM »
Quote from: ppccopener on June 13, 2023, 01:00:20 PM
I must be behind the times here, It’s a Pope copy bat but he must visit the factory here to get his bats custom made.

If it’s a Pope edition should it not be the same situation?

I’ve clearly missed something here.

Pretty sure a huge number of pros have never been near a batmaker.
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« Reply #5 on: June 13, 2023, 03:09:28 PM »
Thanks for the comments. I will try to speak with GN. I was specifically given the impression the batch was made in the UK. It is a longer handle shorter blade setup. The pickup and the ping is incredible - I would rate it as good (if not better) than a Keeley Gold.
That is what got me curious as to the origins of the bat. I highly rate Indian bat makers but was keen to try one made by Alex. Oh well....

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« Reply #6 on: June 13, 2023, 04:30:48 PM »
Quote from: Kulli on June 13, 2023, 01:47:52 PM
Pretty sure a huge number of pros have never been near a batmaker.

Surprised to hear that certainly for the Uk internationals.

I’ve just always thought they would visit in person as they may be fussy or even want to choose clefts.

We live and learn
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« Reply #7 on: June 13, 2023, 05:45:37 PM »
Quote from: ppccopener on June 13, 2023, 04:30:48 PM
Surprised to hear that certainly for the Uk internationals.

I’ve just always thought they would visit in person as they may be fussy or even want to choose clefts.

We live and learn
There was a video somewhere of KP only taking his out of the shoring wrapping in the changing rooms when he was with adidas.
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« Reply #8 on: June 13, 2023, 07:18:09 PM »
Think the pros have as much of a spectrum as the amateurs. Marnus apparently wanders round the Kookaburra factory for hours trying kit, Bairstow basically used whatever he's sent as long as it picks up fine and goes.
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Re: Ollie Pope
« Reply #9 on: June 19, 2023, 02:33:20 PM »
Quote from: addu84 on June 12, 2023, 02:26:39 PM
Hi all,

I have an Ollie Pope Hypernova bat. This was part of the first release that GN did. I believe this initial set of 12 bats were made in England. The bat has a shoulder stamp marked 'B' and a number on the handle under the grip that says 91 on top and 25303-42 at the bottom. Any ideas?
Thanks.

Any pictures? I nearly got one during their last sale.
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Re: Ollie Pope
« Reply #10 on: November 19, 2023, 08:23:19 PM »
Anyone still interested in Pope's shape. The Tempesta 1.1 is the short blade/ long handle replica.

https://www.gray-nicolls.co.uk/collections/cricket-bats/products/tempesta-gen-1-1-players-cricket-bat
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« Reply #11 on: May 03, 2024, 08:15:32 PM »
Interesting Wisden interview with Ollie Pope:

https://youtu.be/1gJWwRVxmXk?si=5CifVkYX6Qo2Fn-j
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Re: Ollie Pope
« Reply #12 on: May 03, 2024, 10:47:05 PM »
Quote from: thegowerwaft on November 19, 2023, 08:23:19 PM
Anyone still interested in Pope's shape. The Tempesta 1.1 is the short blade/ long handle replica.

https://www.gray-nicolls.co.uk/collections/cricket-bats/products/tempesta-gen-1-1-players-cricket-bat

One in 'For Sale' at a very good price.
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