Gray Nicolls Tempesta 1.0 5 Star Cricket Bat (2024)

Full Description

GRAY NICOLLS TEMPESTA 1.0 ENGLISH WILLOW BAT

A bat profile inspired by the best players in the world – the most popular shape amongst Gray Nicoll’s pro players including Babar Azam.

A full profile, big edges and moderate duck bill into the toe – gives a real sense of power.

The bat features a large mid to low sweet spot but with a real focus on weight distribution to ensure the weight and pick up of this bat works
for all types of player.

The stunning decals on Tempesta are rendered with metallic silvers and blues, volt green and brilliant yellow creating a contrasting multi-coloured
finish that is sure to catch the eye.

The variety of colours represented in the Tempesta bat collection is mirrored in the Gray-Nicolls offering
of batting softs, allowing players to coordinate or customise their look to their own unique style.

Bow: Even – Low.
Profile: Large hitting area with mid to low sweet spot.
Face: Powercurve – Semi Rounded for increased profile and optimum ping.
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: 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