Gray Nicolls Alpha Gen Players Cricket Bat (2023)

Full Description

GRAY NICOLLS ALPHA GEN 1.0 PLAYERS CRICKET BAT

Gray Nicolls have released the Alpha and it’s very likely that it’s about to become a classic.

Shaped and contoured for quick hand speed, but with minimal concaving and an explosive mid sweetspot, the Alpha allows the player to play touch shots without compromising power.

The long spine and big edges with the mid to high sweetspot give great power and excellent balance.

The Alpha is elegant and powerful and uses modern day technology to create an awesome range of cricket bats, especially the hand selected Romida ones.

Specification:

Handle: Semi Oval handle for comfort and complete control
Sweetspot: Mid to High Blade with Exaggerated Spine
Profile: Full Mid to Low Blade Profile offers Incredible Pickup
Toe: Semi Square
Grip: Zig Zag improves feel and control through the shot.
Weight: 2lb 8oz – 2lb 11oz

Willow Grades:

Gray Nicolls grade their bats by performance but this will give a guide to what can be expected

Pro Performance

– Superior Unbleached Seasoned Grade One English Willow
– Straight Even Grained with Clean Hitting Area
– Some Redwood Maybe Present
– UK Anti-Scuff Sheet Fitted
– Limited to Best 5% of the Available Willow

Players

– Unbleached Seasoned Grade One English Willow
– Predominantly Straight Grained
– Some Redwood Maybe Present
– UK Anti-Scuff Sheet Fitted
– Limited to Best 12% of the Available Willow

5 Star

– Unbleached Seasoned Grade Two English Willow
– Wider Grain Structure
– Minor Blemishes and Pin Marks in Strike Zone Acceptable
– Some Redwood Present
– UK Anti-Scuff Sheet Fitted
– Best 40% of the Available Willow

5 Star Lite

– Unbleached Seasoned Grade Two English Willow
– Wider Grain Structure
– Minor Blemishes and Pin Marks in Strike Zone Acceptable
– Some Redwood Present
– UK Anti-Scuff Sheet Fitted
– Best 40% of the Available Willow

4 Star

– Superior Grade Three English Willow
– Wider Grain Structure Possibly with Wavy Grains
– Minor Blemishes and Pin Marks in Strike Zone Acceptable
– Some Redwood Present
– UK Anti-Scuff Sheet Fitted

3 Star

– Seasoned Bleached Grade Four English Willow
– Wider Grain Structure Possibly with Wavy Grains
– Minor Knot Marks and Light Stain in Strike Zone Acceptable
– Some Redwood Present
– UK Anti-Scuff Sheet Fitted

OTHER WILLOW GRADES
All other models are made from the remaining willow which is all grown, felled and processed
exclusively by Gray-Nicolls.