The CricTech revolution
Former Yorkshire-based cricketer, Richard Blackledge CEO of cricket manufacturing company CricTech, has developed a cricket bat analysis and design process that could revolutionise how cricketers choose their bats. Richard, who now lives in Los Angeles, is the USA Cricket Association’s South West Regional Youth Development Coordinator. The CricTech process uses patented impact marker sheets which...
The full Gray Nicolls 2012/13 Australia bat range
Over the past few months we’ve leaked a few teasers and exclusives of the new Gray Nicolls bats for 2012/13. Now we can bring you the full range. Out goes the EVO – in comes the Colossus, A61, E41 Scoop and Scoop Revival. A line up where every player should be able to find a...
The E41 Scoop – a Dynadrive updated?
There’s been talk on the forums for months of an updated Dynadrive and here’s the first of GN’s attempts at bringing it back. We present – the E41 Scoop
Gray Nicolls A61 Full Range
Gray Nicolls are heading to Australia with 3 new models of bat this season: the Scoop Revival, like the UK Scoop, the Colossus, an all new massive bat and their mainstay of the 2012/13 range the A61. The A61 is the brother of the E41. Unlike it’s brother, the emphasis is placed on the middle...
2012/13 Spartan Cricket Preview
Spartan have received a lot of coverage since the turn of 2012. With high profile signings including Chris Gayle and Michael Clarke added to their roster which already included Australian fast bowler Mitchell Johnson. For the 2012/13 they’ve introduced a number of ranges of bats, pads and gloves. The bats are available in 3 shapes,...
New from Gunn & Moore the MAX-E
In November last year, GM’s Managing Director, Peter Wright visited the GM Australia distributor and discussed the possibility of designing a new GM bat made exclusively for the fast and bouncy Australian pitches and weather conditions. Three months later and after extensive consultation between Gunn & Moore, Addlon (their distributor) and many key Australian cricket retailers, Cricket Insight can...
Puma 2012/13 Australia Pulse and Platinum Cricket Range Leaked
We love things like this – a sneak peak at a range before anyone else. And thanks to one of our Twitter followers, @jmiles121 for tipping us off! The gear below is a snapshot taken from the Puma 2012/13 catalogue, the images perhaps don’t show the best of the gear and the colours are often...
Adidas release ST spike to celebrate Tendulkar’s 100th 100.
You don’t need us to tell you that last week cricketing god Sachin Tendulkar, scored his 100th 100. To commerate this remarkable achievement Adidas have manufactured Sachin his very own shoe. The shoe will be presented to Sachin in a TV commercial which will air during IPL 2012.
Is the biggest ever innovation in cricket bats on the horizon?
I’ve always been interested in cricket bat design, having been apart of the team behind the Fusion Skyer and later the Mongoose bat. So I keep a keen eye on developments and patent applications in this area. I also love the marketing and technology behind products, and am totally enamoured by the idea of technology...
Spartan Sports boss Kunal Sharma on Michael Clarke and his plans for world domination.
This article originally appeared in Sports Biz Insider – an Australian Trade Magazine. Kunal Sharma, 37, pulled off a considerable coup for Spartan Sports in January, when he signed Australian cricket captain Michael Clarke to use his bat brand. Clarke signed his first bat deal with Slazenger as a 13-year-old, and the man instrumental in...
Puma Cricket sign Luke Wright
Its been a busy week for England and Sussex All-Rounder Luke Wright. The 26-year-old, the medium-fast bowler, signed a new deal to keep him at his current county until the end of the 2015 season and has also agreed a deal with Puma Cricket to use and endorse their equipment. Wright, formerly a Kookabura poster...
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