Gray Nicolls Shockwave 2.0 5 Star Cricket Bat (2024)

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GRAY NICOLLS SHOCKWAVE 2.0 ENGLISH WILLOW BAT

The latest 2.0 black edition is yet another game changer in the Shockwave collection with a combination of premium finishes
and decals giving a classy cutting edge look.
For optimal performance, this bat has been developed with pick up and weight distribution in mind; a mid sweet spot and full profile give
ultimate confidence with every shot.

A modern shape with long sweeping bow maintains a full profile that creates a balance of power and pick
up with modern semi square toe.

Bow: Full Length.
Profile: Large hitting area with mid blade sweet spot.
Face: Powercurve – Semi Rounded Face for increased profile and optimum ping.
Pick up: Mid blade balance point creates lightweight pick up on full profile bat
Edges: Off set edge – swell profile enhances pick and enlarges sweet spot.
Toe: Semi Square.
Handle: Semi Oval.
Grip: Superlink Pro – 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

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