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Gray Nicolls Imperia 1.0 Pro Edition 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.
Engineered for elite performance, the Imperia 1.0 Pro Edition is crafted from the finest English willow to deliver unrivalled power and precision. With its low middle and commanding profile, it’s built for players who love to dominate the crease in true Zak Crawley style.
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: Natural Blade
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.
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