Gray Nicolls Imperia 1.0 GN550 Cricket Bat (2026)

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Gray Nicolls Imperia 1.0 GN550 Cricket Bat

Gray Nicolls have released the Imperia and it’s very likely that it’s about to become a classic. Bat speed and power are the secret weapons of the new Imperia. Focusing on pick-up and performance, Imperia achieves a lightweight and a big profile thanks
to superior weight distribution.

Unleash your attacking instincts with the Imperia 1.0 GN550. Its low middle and generous swell create effortless power through the arc, giving you the confidence to control the game from the front foot.

Bow: Even – Low.

Profile: Classic profile, a large hitting area with a low-mid blade sweet spot.

Face: Powercurve – Semi Rounded for increased profile and optimum ping.

Pick up: Mid to high balance point creates feather light pick up.

Edges: Large edges to match the spine.

Toe: Semi Round Toe.

Handle: Semi Oval.

Grip: TRACTION – Lightweight, high performance grip.

Finish: Extratec

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 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

Player 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 and Pro V 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

Test

– Superior 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

GN550

– 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

GN450

– Lower Grade Three English Willow
– Wider Grain Structure Possibly with Wavy Grains
– 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.