With the cricket season just weeks away, it’s high time we grabbed our kitbags out of the loft and assessed the state of our equipment before the big kick-off. Which item did you pack away knowing might need an upgrade. Is there something that needed cleaning then that is even worse now? And will that trusted bat last another 500 runs?
In this blog we’ll run through five cricket items that will be essential for you this summer.
1) Ultimate 360 Helmet
We probably talk about the Ultimate 360 Helmet more than we talk about our children. It’s a product that we are so proud of and truly believe in. It looks great with iconic red flash, it has the widest field of vision on the market, and it is an incredible piece of performance equipment. The 360 degree protection is a leader in the field, the contoured peak disperses front-on impact, and it’s super lightweight. All for an unbelievably reasonable price.
2) REVO PRO 3
Choosing the right footwear is so important to optimising your performance. Our REVO PRO 3 shoe is made for cricketers by cricketers. It’s not a running shoe used for cricket; it’s a shoe designed to stand up to the rigours of a game like no other. And as this is our third generation of the REVO series, it’s been optimised to the max, with subtle changes that add those extra 1% benefits as you look to take your game as high as you can.
3) GTS Jacket
It’s the cricket season which means only one thing – the weather will be very unkind. Prepare yourself for cold training sessions and even colder moments sat on bench waiting to bat (or more likely in my case having just got out). The GTS Jacket is the perfect item to warm up. This full-zip jacket features a sophisticated chevron pattern and seamlessly integrated funnel collar, offering a refined and modern look. Your teammates will think you are wearing a high fashion item, trust us.
4) Pro Catching Glove
A hidden gem in the Gray-Nicolls range, the Pro Catching Glove is an absolute saviour of the hands. Picture the scene: it’s Tuesday night in May and it’s just dipped below 10 degrees. The wind is howling. Then your coach says its time for fielding practice. Catch after catch after catch. You make some. You drop some. But one thing is sure – your hands are taking a battering. So grab the new Pro Catching Gloves and protect your precious hands from bruising and dreaded hot spots.
5) Havoc 1.0 Test Cricket Bat
We couldn’t get all the way through a blog like this without suggesting you should buy a new cricket bat! While we’d love it if you could buy one of our Legend Gold’s, we know that budgets need to be stuck to. Looking at bang for your buck, we love the look of the new Havoc 1.0 Test Cricket bat. This is a mid-price point bat, giving you a lovely looking piece of willow with performance that will suit club cricketers perfectly.
Pick up those five pieces of kit and you’ll make sure your season is off to a fine start. As ever, we love to hear your feedback on our products so drop us a message on social media to let us know how you are getting on.
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