With schools set to return, it’s time to get kitted up with cricket kit for another academic year. Cricket is played year round in many schools now, so having your kit ready for September is essential to maximise your potential.
With 150 years of experience to call out, Gray-Nicolls is to optimal place to buy the best cricket kit ahead of what could be your best year yet. This guide will tell you the best bats, protection and shoes you need to become the best player in your year..
Choosing the Right Cricket Bat
Gray-Nicolls cricket bats are designed to be used at at levels. We have cricket bats for international stars and junior cricketers alike. Aspiring to be the next Harry Brook? You can get his Stratos 1.0 cricket bat in a variety of grades depending on your ability and budget.
If you are just starting your journey in the school game, a GN Classic Academy might be a great choice, while a seasoned cricket may want to upgrade to a Stratos 1.0 300, a bat that packs a huge punch. For those of you looking to make a career in the game, a Ventus 1.0 Players grade bat is perfect – mid to low middle, light pick-up and brilliant performance.
Need something on the lighter side? Our Super Lite collection ensures lightweight pick-up without compromising performance.
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Essential Equipment
Protection is paramount in school’s cricket, particularly for parents. Luckily Gray-Nicolls is unmatched when it comes to breadth and quality of our personal protection.
Helmets
Trusted by the very best cricketers in the world, the GN helmet collection includes our famous Ultimate 360 range which delivers all-round protection against fast bowling. The Atomic range has been favoured in schools cricket, featuring the same 360 degree protection with a more budget-friendly design.
Pads & Gloves
Our softs have long been seen as the market leader in cricket – trusted at all levels and cosmetically unmatched. We pair our pads and gloves with bats, ensuring a unform look for batters. Our gloves come in a variety of technical price points, with a pair for all levels of the game. Stratos 1500 are as good as it gets particularly if you are facing up to some serious fast bowling, while a glove like Ventus 300 ensure good levels of protection for competitive schools cricket.
Our pad range is smaller, with Pro and Standard versions of family leg guards, while our Classic and GEM range offer more options across price points.
Shoes
Getting the right footwear will be essential for your back to school cricket success. With the weather likely to turn, you’ll need to kitted out for indoor sessions.
The Gray-Nicolls shoe collection features a variety of rubber soled cricket shoes which are perfect for sports halls. The Velocity 5.0 are ideal for new cricketers making their first foray into the game, while established players might consider the REVO PRO 2.0 indoor shoes, perfect for getting on the front foot this term.
With just a few days left til the start of term, it’s time to get your little one’s gear sorted. Whether it’s a bat, protection or shoes, we have everything you need. Be the star pupil this year with the help of Gray-Nicolls.
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