Oct 06, 2012

Puma are back in 2013 with 2 new spikes to the EvoSpeed which was released mid-way through 2012. The Karbon spikes are produced in 2 notable variations, the convertible and the mid spike. The convertible looks to be more aimed at a batting/fielding spike, with the mid aimed more towards fast bowling and all-rounders. The [...]

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 22, 2012

New from Kookaburra 2013 are the Menace and Ricochet cricket equipment ranges. Their bats replace the Rogue and Blade. The Kahuna and Recoil remain, albeit with updated graphics. A big talking point are the M950 gloves, in a mitten style, what are your thoughts on the range? Let me know when in stores

Sep 19, 2012

Every year I visit Lord’s I’m impressed by the show put on by Salix. And this year was no different. The small family run company from Kent, continue to pump out wonderful English made bats with some of the classiest looking graphics – whilst remaining right at the fore of innovation. If I could invest [...]

Sep 19, 2012

Helmets have long been an after thought from cricket brands, and the market has been dominated by the likes of Albion, Masuri and recently Ayrtek. For 2013 though Kookaburra have decided to take a closer look at the head protection, and have introduced a string of 3 new helmets to replaced their single 2012 mid-range [...]

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

Newbery, a company rich in history and synonymous of quality. Newbery describe their products as the result of detailed research and a combination of traditional skills and modern day thinking to meet the demands of today’s competitive game. For 2013 Newbery have retained the popular TT range which was first launched in 2011. The bat [...]

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 [...]

Sep 17, 2012

SF Cricket have always prided themselves on manufacturing cricket equipment of the very highest standard and this years offering is no different.

Sep 17, 2012

The Millichamp and Hall range for 2013 remains much the same as their 2012 one, with some slight revisions to the softs and the Master bat now available in lighter weights. The tan canvas gear has gone out of the window, and has been replaced by significantly plainer gear. The tan coloured wheelie/doubledecker/duffle bags which [...]