A dazzling start to a Test career
Since bursting onto the Test scene, Harry Brook has taken international cricket by storm. In just a couple of seasons he’s amassed over 2,800 Test runs at an average of 56.31, a testament to his fearless, high-octane batting style. In mid-2025, Brook ascended to the pinnacle of the red-ball game, becoming the world’s number one Test batsman in the rankings. With that kind of pedigree, Brook just had to get his own bat in our 2026 collection: The Havoc HB317.
The Havoc HB317 — Harry Brook’s bat
The Havoc HB317 is the signature product in the “Harry Brook Collection.” We’ve promised, “It’s Havoc, Harry style.” The bat is born out of Brook’s approach: aggressive, dynamic, and built for modern batting.
To suit different levels of cricket and player needs, Gray-Nicolls offers the HB317 in multiple grades and configurations:
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Grade / Version |
Who it's for |
Why choose it |
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Pro Edition |
Top-level club players and those seeking “match-ready” pro gear |
With full profile, large sweet spot, long sweeping bow, and a balance of power + pick-up. |
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Test (Club/ Senior) |
Serious club cricketers and stepping up representative cricket |
Lightweight yet powerful — designed to mirror the Pro Edition's dynamics but more accessible.) |
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GN550 |
Blending performance and price – this is for club cricketers working to a budget |
You need a high performing bat but you aren’t playing every week – this is perfect |
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GN330+ (Lightweight / Performance-oriented) |
Players prioritising bat speed and quick stroke play (e.g. limited-overs, quick scoring) |
Mid-blade profile with exaggerated spine profile gives a big hitting zone, enabling fast bat speed and easy pick-up. |
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Warrior (Entry Level / Budget) |
Beginners, juniors, or club players seeking a cost-effective bat to learn and develop technique |
A great entry point into the Havoc range — an affordable way to experience the signature HB317 feel. |
In short: whether you’re chasing Brook-style assault-cricket at top level, or learning the ropes at club level, there’s an HB317 to match your ambition.
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The Havoc 1.0 Softs Range — Complementing the HB317
Alongside the HB317 bat collection, Gray-Nicolls offers the accompanying Havoc 1.0 "Softs" range — gloves and pads as used at the crease by Harry Brook. These softs complete the kit, giving players the “full Havoc look”, while ensuring protection and comfort to suit modern dynamic batting. On the official Harry Brook collection page, the pads and gloves sits alongside bats and helmets, ensuring you can get the full Brook look.
Whether you’re wielding the HB317 Pro Edition or practicing with a Warrior, pairing it with the Havoc 1.0 softs ensures you look the part — and feel protected — whether it's club cricket or serious competition.
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Harry Brook’s Top 5 Test Centuries
To cement this bat’s legacy — and for added SEO love — here are five of Harry Brook’s most memorable Test hundreds to date:
- 317 vs Pakistan, Multan 2024. His highest Test score, a triple-ton that underscored his arrival as one of the game's premier modern batters
- 186 vs New Zealand 2023. As good as it gets, Harry partnered with Joe Root to deliver an iconic partnership
- 171 vs New Zealand 2024 (Christchurch). A masterclass innings that helped him usurp the top spot in the Test batting rankings
- 158 vs India 2025. Following missing out on 99 the previous week, Harry demonstrated his fearless stroke play at Edgbaston and made no mistake
- 123 vs New Zealand 2024 (Wellington) In the face of all around him failing, a brutal century underlined his all-format adaptability.
Choose Your Havoc, Bat with Confidence
If you’ve ever wondered “what Gray-Nicolls cricket bat does Harry Brook use?” — it’s the Havoc HB317. But more importantly: it’s not just a bat for elite cricket, it’s a range tailored to different players’ needs.
- If you play regular club or representative cricket and want that pro-level feel: go for Pro Edition.
- For serious club cricket where durability and performance matter: Test Edition makes sense.
- For lighter pick-up, aggressive stroke play or limited-overs games: GN330+ is the weapon of choice.
- For beginners, juniors or those buying on a budget: the Warrior is ideal.
And whatever bat you pick, pair it with the Havoc 1.0 pads and gloves to bring the full Harry Brook on-field experience.
If you like, I can provide estimated price ranges (GBP) for each grade of the HB317 to help readers compare. Want me to build that price-table now?
