The Scoop. The most iconic cricket bat of all time. Half a century after it was first used, the Scoop is back with a limited edition first run, with each of the 50 bats numbered and issued with a certificate of authenticity.

Dreamed up in Gray-Nicolls' Robertsbridge factory in 1972 after meeting with two South African scientists, Grays patented the technology and made prototype bats that were used in England over two seasons

The bat was a global phenomenon, with cricketers around the world clamouring to use the new Scoop technology, which increased perimeter weighting by removing weight from the middle and redistributing it around the bat.

In the hands of Greg and Ian Chappell, Barry Richards, Clive Lloyd and many others, The Scoop's reputation grew as big name after big name used the bat on the grandest stage.

This August, we are releasing a limited run of just 50 Scoop bats, each numbered and with a certificate of authenticity.

Whether you are a cricket historian, or a modern player looking to benefit from the Scoop technology, the demand for the bats will be great.

Hit the button to register your interest in Scoop 50.