cricket 2011 www.gray-nicolls.co.uk Station Road, Robertsbridge, East Sussex, TN32 5DH, England. Tel: +44 (0) 1580 880357 Fax: +44 (0) 1580 881156 e-mail: [email protected] www.gray-nicolls.co.uk where tradition meets innovation The players you see on the international stage in number of the world’s elite and we are proud that matched only by the skill and ability of the playing alongside this elite group and like them, 2011 are true authorities on all our equipment. so many of them trust their game with us. The Internationals and top players who choose to use you can be secure in the knowledge that you are Gray-Nicolls provides the power to an impressive quality of our bats and associated products is them. When you select a Gray-Nicolls bat, you are using a bat manufactured by the best. the best use the best Unique to the industry, Gray-Nicolls grows only the best English willow Since 1876 Gray-Nicolls have continued to manufacture cricket bats 2007 saw the launch of the ground-breaking Fusion handle. This Every Gray-Nicolls bat is made, hand finished and rigorously tested for the production of their cricket bats. Salix Caerulea or Alba Var to the very highest quality, in Robertsbridge, England. totally hollow carbon handle dramatically reduced the weight of the by our “Master Bat Makers”. varieties are grown and harvested by the Company in a willow bat allowing huge edges and a massive profile never seen before. Gray-Nicolls superior handle technology dates back to the ultra Gray-Nicolls is proud of its traditional Hand Crafted cricket bats replenishment programme pioneered over 50 years ago. successful “Steel Spring” which was introduced to the World Market In 2009 Gray-Nicolls unveil the super stiff Atomic handle, reducing made in the UK, using our own carefully nurtured high quality English The willow is air dried for approximately 6 weeks to ensure perfect in the 1960’s. twisting of the blade and maximising the power from the players bat Willow. moisture content for the very best performance, we very carefully speed. The fantastically successful “Scoop” bats were introduced by Gray- Gray-Nicolls has been the most successful cricket equipment oversee every aspect of the bat making process, guaranteeing a Nicolls in 1972. The technical innovation shown by Gray-Nicolls for over a hundred manufacturer on the field for the past three seasons and been product of exemplary quality. and fifty years has been unsurpassed. instrumental in more International and Domestic hundreds than any The Millennium saw the equally successful introduction of the Gray- All bats are given a final quality control inspection. Performance is other manufacturer. Nicolls Reinforced Titanium and Carbon Fibre Handles. Gray-Nicolls quality cricket equipment performs at every level, from www.gray-nicolls.co.uk tested using a Lignum Vitae mallet. It is in this way that the world www.gray-nicolls.co.uk the playground to the Test arena. Gray-Nicolls leads the market by combining tradition with Innovation. 02 renowned quality and performance of Gray-Nicolls bats is ensured. 03 Endorsed by: Alastair Cook LEGEND Andrew MacDonald Oblivion Embodies quality and performance at its absolute best with JP Duminy New for 2011. Gray-Nicolls has used it’s heritage and Cricket Bats Cricket Bats each cricket bat made using the finest available willow. Ryan McClaren knowledge of bat making to introduce the Oblivion. With Only hand selected clefts that represent the premium 1% its mirrored cosmetics and distinctively large lower middle of willow available will be used in the hand crafting of every profile, the Oblivion creates the perfect blend of tradition Legend bat. and innovation. Ideally suited for front foot play all around Legend provides you the with experience of playing in the ground. the spirit of crickets greatest players and the opportunity to create your own history . Specifications Limited Edition Specifications Profile: Low Blade Pre Prepared Profile: Mid Blade Handle: Finest 12 Piece Cane (Semi Oval) Players Handle: Finest 12 Piece Cane (Semi Oval) Bow: Low Extreme Pro Bow: Even throughout the blade Edge: Maximum Carbo ★★★★★ Edge: Maximum Weight: 2lb 8oz – 2lb 12oz ★★★★ Weight: 2lb 8oz – 2lb 12oz Grip: Octopus Grip: Half Moon Sizes: SSH / SH / LH / LB Strike Sizes: SH or LH only Endorsed by: Endorsed by: Shiv Chanderpaul Quantum Andrew Strauss Evo Callum Ferguson Shaun Marsh The Evo’s distinctive cosmetic look was matched with New for 2011. With power and performance a given in Angelo Matthews Brendan Taylor impressive performances on the pitch in 2010. Endorsed Elton Chigumbura today’s modern game, Gray-Nicolls has continued to Jessie Ryder and developed by England Captain, Andrew Strauss. The evolve and introduces Quantum. Distinctive cosmetics and Evo has been designed with maximum profile and edges a square toe profile, Quantum will light up any ground with to the mid blade, allowing power and all round strokeplay its abundance of power. whilst maintaining a balanced and light pick up. Specification Limited Edition Specifications Limited Edition Profile: Mid Blade Pre Prepared Profile: Mid Blade Pre Prepared Handle: Finest 12 Piece Cane (Semi Oval) Players Handle: Finest 12 Piece Cane (Semi Oval) Players Bow: Even throughout the blade Carbo Bow: Even throughout the blade Carbo Edge: Maximum ★★★★★ Edge: Maximum ★★★★★ Weight: 2lb 8oz – 2lb 12oz ★★★★ Weight: 2lb 8oz – 2lb 12oz ★★★★ Grip: Half Moon Force Grip: Pyramid Slayer Sizes: SSH / SH / LH / LB www.gray-nicolls.co.uk www.gray-nicolls.co.uk Sizes: SSH / SH / LH / LB 04 05 Endorsed by: Endorsed by Cameron White Powerbow David Hussey nitro James Tredwell Mark Ramprakash A true Gray-Nicolls classic, the Powerbow continues to Designed and developed in conjunction with today’s Denesh Ramdin Cricket Bats Cricket Bats deliver in every area. It’s long exaggerated bow is leading batsman. The Nitro’s unique shoulder and toe enhanced by an imposing profile and steep spine running contouring allow our master bat makers to produce a from splice to toe. Iconic and will suit any batsman’s blade with an imposing profile yet wonderfully light pick game. up, accelerating bat speed. Specifications Limited Edition Specifications Limited Edition Profile: Mid Blade Pre Prepared Profile: Mid to Low Blade Pre Prepared Handle: Finest 12 Piece Cane (Semi Oval) Players Players Handle: Finest 12 Piece Cane (Semi Oval) Bow: Even throughout the blade Carbo Bow: Low Carbo Edge: Maximum ★★★★★ Edge: Maximum ★★★★★ Weight: 2lb 8oz – 2lb 12oz ★★★★ Weight:2lb 8oz – 2lb 12oz ★★★★ Grip: Pyramid Powerblade Grip: Pyramid Extreme Size: SSH / SH / LH / LB Sizes: SSH / SH / LH / LB Storm Endorsed by David Warner Kaboom Edge New for 2011. The explosive nature of T20 and David New for 2011. Following on from the successful T20 Dual bat, Warner is the reason Gray-Nicolls developed the Gray-Nicolls continues to innovate the bat making process to Kaboom™. The Kaboom™ boasts a dangerously large keep pace with an ever changing game. The Edge’s handle is profile, massive edges and signature square toe to offset to combat any sideways movement in the pitch and aid produce an abundance of power to clear any boundary the common batting fault of over balancing. Simple but hugely on any ground. effective without having to learn a new shot or take any performance away from the blade. Specifications Specifications Profile: High to Low Profile: High to Low Handle: Finest 12 Piece Cane (Semi Oval) Handle: Finest 12 Piece Cane (Semi Oval) Bow: Even throughout the blade Bow: Even throughout the blade Edge: Maximum Edge: Maximum Weight: 2lb 8oz – 2lb 12oz Weight: 2lb 8oz – 2lb 12oz Grip: Octopus Grip: Octopus Options www.gray-nicolls.co.uk www.gray-nicolls.co.uk Sizes: SH / LH Sizes: SH Right or Left Handed 06 07 junior bats junior bats All models are fitted with the Eye grip as standard English willow kashmir willow 1 Legend 1 Oblivion Strikeforce • Hand selected premium quality cleft. • Top quality Kashmir Willow. • Maximum spine and edge height. • Natural buffed finish. • Mid to high sweet spot profile. 12 3 • Protect-toe. 1 234 • Beautifully balanced. Sizes – SH, H, 6, 5 and 4 JUNIOR Cricket Bats JUNIOR Cricket Bats • Professionally bowed. Sizes – H and 6 2 Powerbow Enforcer • Top quality Kashmir Willow. 2 Oblivion Limited Edition • Bleached buffed finish. • Maximum spine and edge height. • Protect-toe. • Low sweet spot profile. Sizes – SH, H, 6, 5 and 4 • Beautifully balanced. • Ideally suited for front foot shotmakers. 3 Kaboom Sizes – H, 6 and 5 • Good quality Kashmir Willow. 3 Evo Carbo • Bleached buffed/painted back finish. • Protect-toe. • Reinforced carbon fibre support to handle. Sizes – SH, H, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2 and 1 for added power and control. • Mid to high sweet spot profile. 4 Quantum Blaze • Excellent balance providing a light pick up. • Full cloth covering. • Endorsed by Andrew Strauss. • Protect-toe. Sizes – H, 6 and 5 Sizes – SH, H, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 and 0 4 Powerbow 5 Star The Choice of many of today’s leading players. A huge sweet spot profile, ideal for the coaching aids attacking batsman. • Beautifully balanced for a powerful but light pick up. Gray-Nicolls have a range of products developed 45 6 • Professionally bowed enhancing control. to enhance training sessions. The training equipment and technique is a cross over from other sports developing specific aspects of individual fitness or individual skills. Sizes – H, 6, 5, 4 and 3 456 1 5 Kaboom 2 • Designed by David Warner for explosive play. • Thick powerful edges with balanced pick up and feel. • Signature square toe. Sizes – H, 6, 5 and 4 6 Quantum Force Training Hurdles • Provides modern day cricketers with enormous 7 power and a distinctive look.