Nov 12, 2011

For 2012 Salix have introduced new graphics and a new bat. The ‘Strike. The Salix Strike is based on the Gem – one of Salix’ first bats – and is ideally shaped for limited overs. It’s following the Mongoose trend of reduced length but also reduces blade width by 1/4″ to give a larger profile. The [...]

Nov 05, 2011

As revealed in earlier posts Puma have completely refreshed their full range. Introduced are 3 new ranges, the Cobalt, Bionic and Karbon and the only remaining range, the Calibre, sees a full colour scheme overhaul. Puma are generally the most daring colour wise of all the brands and this year is now exception, there’s bright [...]

Nov 04, 2011

We’ve just been sent these images from Allroundercricket.com who have received a seletion of the new Adidas bats into stock. The new Incurza and Libro are in store and will be used in professional matches by Ian Bell and Stuart Broad.

Nov 02, 2011

Millichamp and Hall are a specialist in handmade cricket bats. Set up originally by Julian Millichamp, now of Screaming Cat, the brand has always be reknowned for classy bats. For 2012 they have completely updated the graphics of the range and added a new bat, The Master, based on Sachin Tendulkar’s profile and available in [...]

Oct 21, 2011

Some of you may remember that we spyed this new Puma bat back in August, when Ben Stokes gave it an airing against India in the ODI’s. The Puma cricket range has now been officially released for 2012, and this particular bat has the name ‘Cobalt’ given to it. Available too are matching pads and [...]

Oct 21, 2011

The new Puma Bionic 2012 range of cricket bats, pads and gloves has just gone live on the online store, CricketSupplies.com. It’s an all new silver look, which won’t be to all tastes!      

Pretty much all the 2012 cricket bat and equipment ranges are now out, with the exception of Puma and Adidas. We asked a few of our forum members and contributors what their thoughts were on the ranges and what’s on their Christmas list for 2012. Contributors: Thomas Evans – former Production Manager at one of [...]

Oct 19, 2011

D&P, a small/mid sized brand in South Africa, have recently launched their 2011/12 range in South Africa. It’ll also be hitting the UK shores in a few months time for our 2012 season. D&P have been around for 11 years now, since launching in 1999 and previously sponsored some well known faces such as JP [...]

Oct 18, 2011

As we revealed back in September the new addition to the Newbery range is the ‘Tour’. Bats The Tour is only available in SPS ranges and has an RRP of £400. The bat range otherwise remains the same, with the Uzi, Mjolnir, Thruxton, GT, B52 and Krakatoa all seemingly remaining in their comprehensive line up. [...]

Oct 07, 2011

We’ve posted a number of preview pics of the Mongoose range for 2012 over the past few weeks, but the wait is now over. Official photography has today hit our inbox and we’re able to share with you the full bat range. The ToRQ is 2012′s new addition to the stable and is a full [...]

Oct 06, 2011

Kookaburra are one of the last to launch their ranges but it’s worth it. As previously posted their new bat is the Recoil, replacing the outgoing CCX. In comes all new protective equipment, with a new R range covering the colour schemes of the both the Recoil and Rogue. The graphics have also been updated [...]

Sep 30, 2011

We featured the new Piri Piri range briefly earlier this month as part of the Lord’s Cricket Trade Show. Updated stickers and a new ‘Tampiqueno Dias’ bat (our bet for oddest bat name ever) Piri Piri have since launched their new snazzy website, featuring the full range and their softs. Which remain the same as [...]