Gray Nicolls Hypernova Gen 1.0 Players Junior Cricket Bat (2023)

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Gray Nicolls Hypernova 1.0 Players Junior Cricket Bat

The Gray Nicolls Hypernova bat has a mid-to-low middle, large hitting area and a long, sweeping spine and pronounced edges that give batters maximum impact.

The flat face of the Hypernova offers an increased profile, while the square toe matches the current trend in the pro game. Hypernova’s low balance point allows you to generate incredible power and bat speed.

The fusion of technical excellence and dynamic aesthetics run through the family as a whole, with equipment that will enable you to take your performance to the next level, in a style that demands attention. All of this makes the Hypernova ideal for players looking for a really great knock and the best ones are at Romida!

Features:

• Profile: Large hitting area with mid to low sweet spot, long sweeping spine and edges.
• Face: Flat Face for increased profile.
• Pick up: Lower balance point to generate power and bat speed, innovative shaping ensures outstanding pick up.
• Edges: Large edges to match the spine.
• Toe: Square.
• Handle: Semi Oval.
• Grip: Traction Grip – High performance maximum grip.

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.