Dec 05, 2012

First an admission. During the last three years I have experimented with a vast array of thigh pads, different sizes, models and brands as well as having a top of the range custom set from a leading UK brand. There has always been something wrong – normal ones were too small, or too thick, the [...]

Nov 27, 2012

Bristol based, helmet manufacturers, Ayrtek announced today that their award winning helmet range will now feature a junior version. The new range features an identical shell to the standard adult Premier helmets but cleverly uses thicker foams within the A.C.I.S to offer a fit of 52-57cm within the helmet. The adult steel grill has also [...]

Nov 21, 2012

Laver have led the way in handle innovations since the mid 2000′s when they launched their impressive CarboCane handles. Now for 2013 Laver have added two new handles to their range – the whippy “WillowCane” and a legal carbon design, the “C-Ten”. So with four handles now available, here’s a bit of the theory behind [...]

Oct 31, 2012

On the back of Trott signing with New Balance, they’ve also announced Justin Kemp as a brand ambassador and launched their new range in SA. Here’s a few pics from their catalogue.

There’s been rumours in the industry that New Balance were entering the cricket equipment world, following their signing of Dale Steyn. Today they announced their biggest signing yet, Jonathan Trott joins Steyn and Patrick Cummins in endorsing New Balance in 2013. Cricket retailer Owzat Cricket have confirmed they’ll be stocking the New Balance gear for [...]

Oct 29, 2012

Today sees the launch of the Laver & Wood C-Ten handle after months of top secret development. Despite stifling MCC regulations, there is still room for technology and development of cricket bats and their performance. And the C-Ten handle, designed to reduce vibration and increase power is one of the major steps forward in handle [...]

Nike has launched “Parallel Journeys”, a World Cup television campaign celebrating the millions of young cricket athletes in India who relentlessly pursue perfection in the sport, no matter where they are or on what field they play. Parallel Journeys parallels the journey of hard work, training and dedication young cricketers take to achieve success, Avinash [...]

Sep 27, 2012

New boys on the block Mars Cricket have been around for just two years but in that time they have managed to secure deals with several top class players such as West Indies international, Shannon Gabriel, to endorse the gear. Based in Middlesex, Mars Cricket is spearheaded by brothers Marwan and Nadeer Mohammed. Their 2013 [...]

Sep 18, 2012

Chase were our show favourite at last years show, as they jazzed up their range with a classier stickers and some very well made pads and gloves. And for 2013, they’ve built on this and still remain as one of the show favourites. The main addition for 2013 was the Chase FLC, a range which [...]

Sep 18, 2012

For 2013 Asics have four main ranges. The Advance, Speed Menace, Gel Gully 3 and the 200 not out. Interestingly all high cut boots have now been discontinued due to lack of demand.

Sep 18, 2012

Two of the big three were present at The Lords Trade Show, in the form of Masuri and Ayrtek. Masuri offered by far the most interesting development in the helmet world, revealing they will be releasing an entry level Masuri helmet called the “Club”, a mid-range lid called “Test” and their current offering will become [...]

Sep 17, 2012

Formed back in late 2007, Ayrtek ™ Limited is based in Bristol in the South West of the UK. Ayrtek have pioneered a new design of helmet that was engineered from scratch as they set about improving the safety being provided to the players wearing the product. Fast forward to September 2012 and Ayrtek Cricket [...]