Full Description
Gray Nicolls Gem 3.0 550 Cricket Bat
If you been on the hunt for a cricket bat specifically designed for you, call off the search, the GEM 3.0 550 is here. With shorter blade and better fits, the GEM has taken the sport by storm. Used by the likes of Tammy Beaumont and Heather Knight, the GEM 3.0 will lead the charge next summer.
Bow: Even – Low / Mid.
Profile: Full Profile large edges to inspire confidence.
Face: Semi Rounded.
Pick up: Ultra lightweight pickup.
Edges: Large edges to match the spine.
Toe: Semi Square.
Handle: Round.
Grip: TRACTION – High performance maximum grip.
Finish: Extratec
Willow Grades:
Gray Nicolls grade their bats by performance but this will give a guide to what can be expected
Pro Edition
- 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 Edition
- 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
Pro
- Unbleached Grade One English Willow
- Predominantly Straight Grained
- Some Redwood Maybe Present
- UK Anti-Scuff Sheet Fitted
- Limited to Best 20% of the Available Willow
Test
- 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
Test 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
550
- Lower Grade Two 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
450
- 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
OTHER WILLOW GRADES
All other models are made from the remaining willow which is all grown, felled and processed
exclusively by Gray-Nicolls.
