Gray Nicolls Cricket Bats

The full range of 2024 Gray Nicolls Cricket Bats are available now at All Rounder Cricket. Gray Nicolls have added to their best selling range of cricket bats with some new willow models such as the Tempesta and Shockwave ranges. Carrying over are the widely-received GEM and the ever-present Classic Collection including the Players, Prestige, Select and Ultimate bats. Gray-Nicolls: The choice of top international cricketers includes Babar Azam, Harry Brook and Ben Foakes.

The Legend & Classic Collections The Legend Cricket Bat is the pinnacle of 160 years of bat making history and heritage. Fully endorsed by ex-England Captain and former Ashes winners Alastair Cook of England. The great thing about the Legend having a mid-blade strike zone is that it suits both front and back foot play which makes this equipment so appealing to all kinds of player around the world. The Classic Collection continues, including the Prestige, Select, Players and Ultimate variants for those batsman who take the game very seriously. With a mid-blade strike zone again this equipment is ideal for both the front and back foot player.

NEW FOR 2024:

Tempesta -  A bat profile inspired by the best players in the world and Gray Nicolls most popular shape amongst their ambassadors including Babar Azam. The range of bats has a full profile, big edges and moderate duck bill into the toe – which gives a real sense of power. The bat features a large mid to low sweet spot but with a real focus on weight distribution to ensure the weight and pick up of this bat works for all types of player. Babar Azam uses the Tempesta 1.3 bat with eye-catching green decals.

Shockwave - For optimal performance, this bat has been developed with pick up and weight distribution in mind; a mid sweet spot and full profile give ultimate confidence with every shot.The new Shockwave collection comes with a combination of premium finishes and decals giving a classy cutting edge look. A modern shape with long sweeping bow maintains a full profile that creates a balance of power and pick up with modern semi square toe. Harry Brook uses the Shockwave 2.0 cricket bat.

Powerspot - A classic returns! The Powerspot was made famous by some of the greats of the game, during the 80s. This iconic bat features a stripped back decal to reflect the original. A classic shaped bat with a low middle, combined with rounded edges and face, gives the bat profile a retro feel. Lightweight with a great pick up, this is a great option for players young and old.

GEM - Following its highly successful launch in 2023, the Gray Nicolls GEM range, specially crafted for female and youth cricketers, makes a comeback in 2024 with an enhanced profile and updated decals. Gray Nicolls worked with their many international ambassadors in the women’s game such as Tammy Beaumont and Beth Mooney, to produce an imposing bat shape, which remains lightweight and picks up well with maximum power output.

How Gray Nicolls Bats are made: Gray Nicolls - The Willow Story Unique to the industry, Gray Nicolls grow only the finest English Willow for the production of their Cricket Bats. Salix Caerulea or Alba Var varieties are grown and harvested by the company in a willow replenishment program pioneered nearly 100 years ago. The clefts are air-dried for approximately 6 weeks to ensure perfect moisture content and the very best performance. Every aspect of the bat making process is carefully overseen to guarantee a product of excellent quality. All bats are given a final quality control inspection. Performance is tested using a Lignum Vitae Mallet. In this way the world-renowned quality and performance of Gray Nicolls Bats is ensured.

1. Unloading – The willow arrives in Robertsbridge and is cut into roundels. The roundels are sealed and left to dry for a few days.
2. Splitting – Each roundel has its bark stripped and is marked ready for splitting into clefts. A cleft in its roughest form is cut and ready for machining.
3. Drying – The cleft is graded at this point and left for 6 weeks to air dry which reduces its naturally high moisture content.
4. Handle – The handle is turned on a lathe to create the perfect shape. Each handle is then fitted into the cleft by hand.
5. Shaping – Gray Nicolls “Master Bat Makers” ensure each bat is shaped to provide optimum balance, pick up and performance. Bats are carefully sanded and buffed to give them their finished look and feel.
6. Pressing – Each bat is then pressed, compressing the natural fibers enhancing the performance of each bat and providing the blade with its bow.
7. Binding – The handle is then bound and glued to add more strength.
8. Labeling – Finally, the labels are carefully applied and the grip is fitted.