2021 CRICKET CATALOGUE 2021 CRICKET CATALOGUE Drawing on over 140 years of bat-making history, GRAY-NICOLLS bats continue to be crafted using a combination of traditional and innovative methods resulting in a product of exceptional quality. GRAY-NICOLLS is the only brand to control the entire bat-making process. From planting English willow to delivering bats to international cricketers, all top end bats produced for Australia and New Zealand are manufactured at its Australian based factory, located in Melbourne. Our Hand Crafted range embodies quality and performance at its absolute best, with each cricket bat made using only the finest materials available. 02 AUSTRALIAN STORY 04 HAND CRAFTED BATS 10 SENIOR ENGLISH WILLOW BATS 14 SENIOR BAT GLOSSARY 16 JUNIOR ENGLISH WILLOW 17 KASHMIR WILLOW BATS 17 JUNIOR CRICKET SETS 18 BATTING GLOVES 21 BATTING INNERS 22 BATTING LEG GUARDS 26 CLADS 27 WICKET KEEPING GLOVES 28 WICKET KEEPING INNERS 29 WICKET KEEPING LEG GUARDS 32 HELMETS 36 PERSONAL PROTECTION 40 BAGS 44 CLOTHING 50 FOOTWEAR 52 CRICKET BALLS 55 STUMPS 58 INDOOR 60 BAT CARE ACCESSORIES 63 TRAINING ACCESSORIES 67 GAME DAY ACCESSORIES 68 NOVELTY ACCESSORIES www.gnsports.com All prices quoted are Australian recommended retail prices (RRP). Prices and images are correct at time of printing and are subject to change without notice. Players featured in catalogue are contracted to GRAY-NICOLLS at time of print. 2021 CRICKET CATALOGUE 01 BCrafteed s Fpoor Ykoue BAT SIZE CHART BAT SIZE CHART PLAYER HEIGHT (cms) BAT SIZE Please use as a guide only. In order to assure the correct sizing 188+ Long Blade (LB) GRAY-NICOLLS recommend that players should be able to lift 175+ Full Size (SH) the bat into their normal back lift position comfortably. Choosing 168 to 175 Small (SB) the correct bat is vital for proper skill development. 163 to 168 Youth 157 to 163 6 150 to 157 5 144 to 150 4 137 to 144 3 129 to 137 2 122 to 129 1 110 to 122 0 Up to 110 00 PROUDLY DESIGNED AND HAND CRAFTED IN AUSTRALIA AUSTRALIAN GRAY-NICOLLS started making bats in Mel - Always pursuing improvement and eager to re - The first bat to expand beyond the standard bourne, Australia in 1972, as an extension of a main a vanguard of technology, the Australian 30-34mm edges was the E41 with its impressive long history dating back to 1855 in Roberts - development team dared to push the boundary 41mm edges which provided a huge profile bridge, UK, and will celebrate the remarkable beyond traditional techniques and developed while still being lightweight. This Australian milestone of 50 years of Australian production innovations so cutting-edge the MCC banned them. innovation also incorporated the ACCU-DRIVE in 2022. flat face which was developed to enhance In the early 90’s the Ultimate, which featured rebound and control. Constantly refining and enhancing its skills, hollow core technology, was released and used GRAY-NICOLLS is perhaps now regarded as the by David Boon, and the iconic Powerspot was The ability to produce our own oversize clefts home of the world’s best bats. This is a result reinvigorated and redesigned and had further resulted in the development of the KABOOM! of only using the best quality English willow and success out in the middle in the hands of in conjunction with David Warner. At its peak in taking great pride in ensuring every bat is made Michael Slater. 2015 the KABOOM! featured up to 50mm to the highest standard, striving to ensure their edges, the biggest in the game. The MCC saw bats have the best rebound and power, to go that At this time GRAY-NICOLLS had been devel - this as an unfair advantage and soon introduced bit further over the boundary. oping and trialling new pressing techniques bat size laws with which manufacturers must which resulted in a new unique bowed shape. now comply. GRAY-NICOLLS have always been at the fore - This innovation was introduced on the Gladius front of innovation and in the hands of the which was crucial to Matthew Hayden’s record GRAY-NICOLLS continue striving for excellence, world’s elite players. 1977 saw the introduction breaking 380 runs, and used to great success and endeavour to develop industry leading of the revolutionary Scoop, the choice of Greg by Andrew Symonds on the Longbow. innovations to revolutionise the equipment and Ian Chappell, which evokes a sense of nos - crafted for a game loved across the world, for talgia with it being the first bat of many young The Fusion hit the world stage in 2005 again in generations. cricketers of the day. the hands of Matthew Hayden. The lightweight carbon fibre handle was a hit but the MCC The Scoop evolved to the Twin Scoop as used deemed it too powerful as they couldn’t make by David Hookes, and eventually evolved to the Lords any bigger. Pro Balance Four Scoop. Powerspot and Power- spot Giant were popular choices in the late 80’s. STORY Keen cricketer and all round good guy, hand craft bats using a combination of Christine started working for GRAY- Stuart Kranzbuhler, was given the oppor - traditional techniques and innovative meth - NICOLLS in 2001 and her extraordinary tunity to work for GRAY-NICOLLS at the ods resulting in a product of exceptional attention to detail quickly caught Stuart’s age of 20 where he has honed his craft quality. The production team come from attention. Christine proudly completes the and over 27 years has become one of the all over the world and make for a wonder - bat making process, meticulously hand- world’s true master bat makers. fully diverse group, complementing each applying labels to all bats crafted in the other with the particular skillsets they bring factory, ensuring each bat is shelf-ready Initial training as a cabinet maker provided to the line-up. perfection before it leaves her domain. Stuart with the fundamental tools required to work with timber. After visits to our Najib’s eagerness to learn and his ambition We are proud to be employing a diverse willow program in England and learning for perfection is impressive and he has team and providing Australian manufac - about the growth and development of the become quite the bat maker. Originally turing jobs. trees, Stuart possesses a unique com - training as a carpenter in Afghanistan, prehension of the characteristics of willow Najib arrived in Australia in 2013 and which allows him to grade clefts with in - started working under Stuart’s watchful credible precision. It is this understanding eye in 2014. Everything Najib turns his that allows Stuart to continually develop hand to is completed with a sense of pride. new shapes and to get the best results out of a cleft of willow. After an impressive career making bats at County, Maurie joined the G-N team when Stuart has hand-picked and personally GRAY-NICOLLS and County merged in trained the production team in the traditional 1999. With over 36 years in the trade methods of hand crafting bats, ensuring Maurie brings with him a wealth of experi - that they have perfected aspects of the ence and a great passion that every task process. Drawing on over 140 years of he performs is completed with precision. bat-making history, the team continue to We are proud to have once again joined the Australian Made initiative. Bats carrying the iconic green and gold AUSTRALIAN MADE kangaroo logo are proudly MADE IN AUSTRALIA at GRAY-NICOLLS’ Melbourne factory. Stuart Najib Maurie Christine AUSTRALIAN STORY 04 2021 CRICKET CATALOGUE LEGEND Encapsulating the quality, performance and reputation of the leading brand in cricket, the Legend is beautifully handcrafted in Australia from the Finest Grade 1 English willow and the pinnacle of 160 years of bat making history and heritage. • Handcrafted from the Finest Grade 1 English willow • Natural finish • Made in Australia • Includes full length custom bat cover Profile: Mid Bow: Even Pickup: Light Edges: Large Face: POWERCURVE Grip: Softfeel NEW DESIGN WILLOW FINISH HANDLE WEIGHT SIZE RRP CODE Finest Grade 1 Natural Semi-oval 2.7 – 2.12 SH, LB $1,299.00 11438 HAND CRAFTED 2021 CRICKET CATALOGUE 05 SILVER Handcrafted in Australia from the Finest Players English willow by the same craftsmen that produce all GRAY-NICOLLS first-class players’ bats, Silver features unrivalled balance and performance, and coupled with POWERCURVE face which enhances the feel of stroke play, is the perfect choice for players who strive for that extra something special. • Handcrafted from the Finest Players English willow • Natural finish • Made in Australia • Includes full length custom bat cover Profile: Mid Bow: Even Pickup: Light Edges: Large Face: POWERCURVE Grip: Softfeel NEW DESIGN WILLOW HANDLE FINISH WEIGHT SIZE RRP CODE Finest Players Semi-oval Natural 2.7 – 2.12 SH, LB $869.99 15903 ULTIMATE Handcrafted in Australia from Superior Players willow with perfect pickup, exceptional balance and a profile to suit shots all around the wicket, the Ultimate, featuring ACCU-DRIVE flat face which enhances rebound and control, will impress even the fussiest of cricketers. • Handcrafted from Superior Players English willow • Natural finish • Made in Australia • Includes full length custom bat cover Profile: Mid Bow: Even Pickup: Light Edges: Large Face: ACCU-DRIVE Grip: Softfeel NEW DESIGN WILLOW HANDLE FINISH WEIGHT SIZE RRP CODE Superior Players Semi-oval Natural 2.7 – 2.12 SH, LB $769.99 11510 HAND CRAFTED 06 2021 CRICKET CATALOGUE SUPERBOW Developed using our exclusive bowing techniques, the huge bow to the blade affords players more control with their hands positioned over the ball.