Gray Nicolls Fusion
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Topic: Gray Nicolls Fusion
Posted By: Scotty337
Subject: Gray Nicolls Fusion
Date Posted: 20 February 2006 at 10:17pm
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Does anyone have any info (links or pics) of the new Gray Nicolls Fusion? This is Matthew Haydens new bat which he has been using since the boxing day test match. Any help would be appreciated |
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Posted By: Inzy
Date Posted: 20 February 2006 at 10:24pm
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http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/ci/content/image/237961.html - http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/ci/content/image/237961.html there's a picture scotty...the best i could do! |
Posted By: -JP-
Date Posted: 20 February 2006 at 10:26pm
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Are these it? http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/ci/content/image/230989.html - http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/ci/content/image/230989.html http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/ci/content/image/237788.html - http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/ci/content/image/237788.html http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/ci/content/image/237961.html - http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/ci/content/image/237961.html http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/ci/content/image/231845.html - http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/ci/content/image/231845.html http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/ci/content/image/231843.html - http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/ci/content/image/231843.html http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/ci/content/image/231828.html - http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/ci/content/image/231828.html http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/ci/content/image/230989.html - http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/ci/content/image/230989.html
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Posted By: Scotty337
Date Posted: 21 February 2006 at 2:04am
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Thanks for the pics JP, much appreciated. I am yet to understand bat companies obsession with lime green. It isn't the most attractive colour in the world Scotty |
Posted By: -JP-
Date Posted: 21 February 2006 at 11:05am
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Goes well with the red ball, perhaps? ------------- |
Posted By: MrLee
Date Posted: 22 February 2006 at 7:25am
| Lime Green is a Great Colour!! I guess Gray Nicolls are just replacing the Longbow with this bat. Since Longbow is almost gone here in Aus. |
Posted By: mr ton
Date Posted: 03 March 2006 at 8:13am
| As far as I know it was never intended to replace the longbow, nor to become a mainstream bat. It will be a while before we see these on the shelves, if at all according to people I've talked to in cricket shops around the place. Unfortunate though, as i wouldn't mind ownign something with edges and a blade like that =). Additionally, I would disagree that longbow is almost gone here in Aus, I still bowl at plenty of them, and have owned one not to long ago. |
Posted By: James
Date Posted: 08 March 2006 at 10:13am
| From what i've heard the fusion will be availible in about august for a bit more then what the preditor LE costs this is of course the price of the top of the range bat. cant wait to get my hands on one |
Posted By: SYMMO
Date Posted: 08 March 2006 at 10:20am
| yer same here predator, fusion, and slazengers, SCREAMING CAT are what ill be looking at in august |
Posted By: James
Date Posted: 08 March 2006 at 10:21am
| Screaming cat im an aussie never heard of that brand if u have any info or links about screaming cat would be much appreciated. |
Posted By: Crackaton
Date Posted: 09 March 2006 at 6:51pm
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Hey Guys,
I am new to this forum. Have been reading the posts for a couple of weeks. Find it very interesting and informative. Thinking of buying a new bat. Wondering about GN powerbow. looking for a light bat. any suggestions?? |
Posted By: Clobber
Date Posted: 09 March 2006 at 8:04pm
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Hey there Crackton, What are your preferences when it comes to a bat? If you like the bowed blades you could look at any number of Indian bats that would be just as good or better than the Powerbow, and cost less. |
Posted By: Crackaton
Date Posted: 09 March 2006 at 8:18pm
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Hey clobber, I am looking at a light bat with thick edges with a bow. I know of a guy here who will sell GN bats for cost price ( around $180 US). He likes to promote the game here in the US and is an authorized GN stockist.
Do U have any info on Woodworm? Iam not too keen on Indian made bats.
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Posted By: Clobber
Date Posted: 09 March 2006 at 8:20pm
| Most Woodworm bats are made in India by SS Sunridges.... |
Posted By: Crackaton
Date Posted: 09 March 2006 at 8:24pm
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HUH. didnt know that. Somehow I am attracted to the new shape of that bat. I am pretty positive I wont be able to find a dealer here. As I understand they are hard to get even in the UK |
Posted By: Clobber
Date Posted: 09 March 2006 at 8:29pm
| You could always drop them an email and ask if they have a stockist in the USA |
Posted By: Crackaton
Date Posted: 10 March 2006 at 2:42am
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OK. season here is still months away. I have plenty of time.Leaning towards GN though. |
Posted By: SYMMO
Date Posted: 10 March 2006 at 10:57am
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This is about the new gray nic fusion which will be one of the best bats of all time, In Wa theres also this bat called the gray nicolls XXX FANTASTIC bats and can be customly made to your preferences they are extremely thick and pick up well if you ask for the right shape!! ------------- |
Posted By: Crackaton
Date Posted: 10 March 2006 at 4:55pm
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So where can I get some 411 on the GN fusion? I visited the GN website, no mention |
Posted By: SYMMO
Date Posted: 11 March 2006 at 2:25am
| they wont b out untill august. My mate who is 15 playing 17s state is getting one in a week customly made for him and i will then give you all information about them then |
Posted By: James
Date Posted: 11 March 2006 at 11:21am
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Hey symmo i was just wondering who your friend is and what state team he plays for cheers mate gn fusion is comming out late july james
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Posted By: SYMMO
Date Posted: 11 March 2006 at 12:41pm
| My friend is Phil adams and plays for western australia 15s he has just recently became sponsored after his zones carnival im not sure if his played a game yet but that was because of injury he is the best 15 year old in WA or equal with mitch marsh geoff marshes son |
Posted By: James
Date Posted: 11 March 2006 at 12:46pm
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Ahhh i see, Batsmen i fancy i have heard about him i think we are due to play soonish i hope to get my gn fusion in the next week as well i wonder how much they will retail for ( top of the line model) james |
Posted By: SYMMO
Date Posted: 11 March 2006 at 1:40pm
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You getting a gn fusion next week? have you heard about phil adams or mitch marsh? |
Posted By: James
Date Posted: 12 March 2006 at 12:05am
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Yes i have heard about both of them and yes i recieved a call from gn yesturday saying that i should recieve mine at cricket hq next friday.
james |
Posted By: SYMMO
Date Posted: 13 March 2006 at 9:13am
| do you play state? |
Posted By: henjam
Date Posted: 16 July 2006 at 4:08pm
| Any one got a gn fusion yet? |
Posted By: TCA123
Date Posted: 16 July 2006 at 9:47pm
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whatever it is i want to try it out and get one in my hands! I'm a gray nicolls fan. ------------- Offspinner, Right Arm Bat |
Posted By: stroke master
Date Posted: 02 August 2006 at 7:28pm
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hi guys i saw this pic on kingsgrove sports and i think this bat looks brilliant!! i have to get one, ive heared its powerful, anyone know the weight range of it and what sort of batsman is best suited to this bat?
i live in england, do you think it will come out here? if not what would you say is the best aussie shop to order one from? |
Posted By: UKKiwi
Date Posted: 03 August 2006 at 10:37am
| well a mate of mine in Aussie just got a GN Fusion Players, it is 2'9, but feels like 2'6 according to him. It has a carbon handle...pings like a gun, and very very expensive! Its shape reminds me off the standard Heritage range of Laver and Wood. |
Posted By: stroke master
Date Posted: 03 August 2006 at 10:51am
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it does look like a heritage, and it is really expensive. i converted the price from aussie dollars to brithish punds, and the price came to around £260.00, for the players model, and the 1000 came to £230.00.
looks like i wont be getting that then, but i really really want one!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
Posted By: UKKiwi
Date Posted: 03 August 2006 at 10:56am
| well i am sure you will be seeing them all over the ebay in no time :) I do think the only reason the GN fusion looks huge is because it is probably pressed less? compare to the usual off the shelf bats anyway. |
Posted By: henjam
Date Posted: 03 August 2006 at 11:34am
| Na i think its because its quite concave, so with the high spine it looks big, i wouldn't mind one though, its just the price tag! |
Posted By: ozzie001
Date Posted: 03 August 2006 at 11:52am
| Gn Fusion has a hollow carbon reinforced handle. By taking weight out of the handle GN have been able to put this extra weight into the blade. This gives it a huge profile with the extra wood. |
Posted By: Reddragon1981
Date Posted: 04 August 2006 at 5:36am
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all these people i know are here too ah! |
Posted By: UKKiwi
Date Posted: 04 August 2006 at 8:57am
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forgive me if i sound ignorent, but when then centre of gravity is further from hands the bat will feel heavy/unbalance correct? surely you will not want a light handle? wouldnt it make the bat feel even heavier if the weight you have taken out of the handle is being placed onto the blade itself? |
Posted By: frazer
Date Posted: 12 August 2006 at 2:29pm
| hi av just found this australian site it has da new gn fusion on 2 buy also theres is a couple new pumas |
Posted By: frazer
Date Posted: 12 August 2006 at 2:30pm
| http://www.cricketcentre.com.au/About.phtml |
Posted By: henjam
Date Posted: 17 August 2006 at 11:57am
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This is a bit of information i got from meulemans about the gn xxx2 custom made and the gn fusion. This first bit is generally about the xxx2 The Custom Made has a lot larger profile than the 1000 the width of the bat is left as big as the cleft will allow and the willow is carefully chosen to be the lightest possible. Then i asked about how the xxx2 compares to the new gn fusion
The XXX2 are the bigger of the 2 bats and give you a lot softer feel when you hit the ball. The amount of grains very, |
Posted By: UKKiwi
Date Posted: 17 August 2006 at 2:27pm
| I knew that Aus $ 120-handle was a bloom'n gimmik! |
Posted By: willhello
Date Posted: 18 August 2006 at 11:00am
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I knew the GN Fusion carbon handle theory was illogical, there is no way that having a lighter handle would improve the pick up as all the weight would be at the bottom(unless you like your bat to pick up like a 1 Wood). GN seem to be having a laugh with us - have you seen the OZ GN advert with the oversized fusion that must have three inch edges!!! Also if this handle is so good, why does Mr Hayden not have it on his bat?? I saw an image of a him using a fusion and you can quite clearly see that the top of the handle is made from wood/cane!!! |
Posted By: UKKiwi
Date Posted: 18 August 2006 at 4:42pm
| yeah it is just crazy. Puma came up with the foam injected handle last year too and one of the biggest downfalls of Ballistic range is its poor pick up. A bat with low middle and a light handle..i dont think it takes a rocket scientist to know it is a combo for disaster. However,anyone swung a C6+ from Newbery? What are those spliceless bats like? |
Posted By: stroke master
Date Posted: 18 August 2006 at 5:48pm
| my mates got a mojlnir c6+ and thats an absoulute beauty. its pick is sooooo light and it weighs 2.10, its got massive amounts of wood behinde the sweetspot. i wouldnt mind one of those. i had a couple of shots with it and the handle didn't really feel to much different from any other except when i tried toeing the bat, to see if i got vibrations in the handle, it didn't vibrate that much. |
Posted By: UKKiwi
Date Posted: 18 August 2006 at 6:31pm
| oh real? I have always wonder what the benefit is for being 'spliceless', is it weight reduction or enhanced balancing..? |
Posted By: James
Date Posted: 29 August 2006 at 8:43am
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I bought my new fusion 1000 today from greg chappel cricket centre, great looking bat cant wait to use it in the nets and in a match if you would like any pictures please say so James |
Posted By: blazinhassan
Date Posted: 13 September 2006 at 12:29am
| can anyone send me their pics of GN Fusion at mailto:hassan83@hotmail.com - hassan83@hotmail.com |
Posted By: stroke master
Date Posted: 17 September 2006 at 7:35pm
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if some of you are thinking that the gn fusion is a bit pricey for you then click this link. look at this gn exclusive bat, it is exclusive to the cricket warehouse shop. to me, this bat looks pretty similar to the fusion and its cheaper. http://www.cricketwarehouse.com.au/images/catalog/cricket_catalog6.pdf - http://www.cricketwarehouse.com.au/images/catalog/cricket_ca talog6.pdf |
Posted By: TCA123
Date Posted: 17 September 2006 at 8:13pm
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is the fusion out yet? ------------- Offspinner, Right Arm Bat |
Posted By: stroke master
Date Posted: 18 September 2006 at 6:08pm
| what do you think of that spyda bat? |
Posted By: americancricket
Date Posted: 20 September 2006 at 12:41am
| i think the spyda looks ok seems like it could use some more bow..it would be hard for me to use a bat like that over here in the states as the outfields are too heavy..but it seems like a light pickup tho....i want to get the fusion but i have read some negative reviews on it im really interested in what the pickup is like |
Posted By: henjam
Date Posted: 20 September 2006 at 7:30pm
| pickup is terrible and bat is toe heavy and very unbalance, ive had these comments from very knowledgable cricket bat people aswell |
Posted By: stroke master
Date Posted: 20 September 2006 at 7:49pm
| im starting to feel that this gn fusion is not that good after all, looks like i will be going for a fusion sports bat. |
Posted By: MrLee
Date Posted: 21 September 2006 at 12:08pm
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I don't see the negative info about the GN Fusion. I personally just bought the Players Fusion, a whopping $630!! Pick Up IS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. Trust me! This bat has amazing pickup compared to the size of it. It without a doubt is a bat that has the best pick up that I have ever held. Amazingly, the bat that I felt came second was the Puma Stealth 5000, which was closely followed by "The Don" from Slazenger. As for the handle. I'm pretty sure its not a HOLLOW Carbon handle but just made entirely of Carbon. It seems to allow greater strength and control, but I'm not sure about that as I haven't used my bat yet. But Trust me, the pick up is amazing, you won't find anything similar anywhere. It will be worth the money. I'll report after I use it in the nets. I don't know how the criticism started about the handles etc, but I will see how it goes, it will be bad if my $630 bat turns out to be useless, but I'm backing it, and if something does go wrong, I'm going to contact Gray Nicolls or GCCC and make sure I get another bat worth my money. There is no way I'm spending so much money for a bat with a useless handle. Does Hayden actually use a normal Cane handle?? |
Posted By: henjam
Date Posted: 21 September 2006 at 6:52pm
| yer i think he uses the cane, it cant have the best pick up ever though surely!! be honest! |
Posted By: TCA123
Date Posted: 21 September 2006 at 8:08pm
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Is it it available in England? i cant find it. ------------- Offspinner, Right Arm Bat |
Posted By: henjam
Date Posted: 21 September 2006 at 9:05pm
| will be soon, will not have the carbon handle though |
Posted By: Clobber
Date Posted: 21 September 2006 at 10:10pm
| I think it is being launched to the trade this week |
Posted By: MrLee
Date Posted: 21 September 2006 at 10:32pm
I'm being serious! It has the best pick up out of any of the bats I've seen. That includes Impala and Bradbury and all the other mainstream brands. |
Posted By: phoenix
Date Posted: 22 September 2006 at 1:54am
| You must have fluked a good 1 then mr lee, cause I have seen a fair few and they were all very average, very tinny sound and feel too. |
Posted By: MrLee
Date Posted: 22 September 2006 at 8:54am
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Here is an email that I sent to GCCC.
Hi , For the amount of wood and profile of the GN Fusion range
their pick up is outstanding. They do sound a little tinny or even hollow when
struck with a ball or mallet but the 'ping' of them is sensational. It is by
far our best seller this year and all the feedback from other customers has been
positive. If you are unhappy with the pick up of the bat you may return it,
provided it has not been used.
Yours in Cricket
Michael Osborne
Greg Chappell Cricket
Centre
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Posted By: phoenix
Date Posted: 22 September 2006 at 10:59am
Don't forget it's his job to sell bats. I am not saying they all will be bad, I just don't think they live up to the hipe or the price tag. |
Posted By: MrLee
Date Posted: 22 September 2006 at 12:14pm
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Well, I don't disagree with you there. However he was being honest. As
for the pick up, I believe it is quite amazing, whether it is just my
bat or all of them I don't care. For the amount of wood on that thing,
It feels like a 2'6! If anyone wants any pictures, I will put them up on here.  |
Posted By: phoenix
Date Posted: 22 September 2006 at 12:27pm
| Thats the thing, people can go on about bats all they like, but in the end it's how they feel to the individual. What is it's dead weight? |
Posted By: phoenix
Date Posted: 22 September 2006 at 12:28pm
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I guess the real test will be how it performs, have you had a hit with it yet? |
Posted By: stroke master
Date Posted: 22 September 2006 at 3:47pm
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Mrlee
post some pics of your fusion please |
Posted By: MrLee
Date Posted: 22 September 2006 at 9:48pm
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Its 2Lb 8.5oz. I haven't actually had a hit with it, knocked the mallet
on it a couple of times. Sounded a bit, I can't really find the word to
describe it, but sounded sort of 'tinny' I guess. I'll post some pics and attach them to this thread. |
Posted By: TCA123
Date Posted: 23 September 2006 at 10:43pm
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looking at the pictures makes me drool. ------------- Offspinner, Right Arm Bat |
Posted By: MrLee
Date Posted: 25 September 2006 at 6:41am
Well, here are the pics as promised  |
Posted By: americancricket
Date Posted: 25 September 2006 at 6:57am
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for mr. lee...compared to the fusion does the powerbow have a lower middle than the fusion...im just curious cuz im torn between the two...which would u think is better for hitting over the top |
Posted By: MrLee
Date Posted: 25 September 2006 at 7:34am
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The Powerbow does have a lower middle than the Fusion. This would allow better driving capabilities. The Powerbow is a sub continent styled bat. It's hard to say which ones better for hitting over the top, the Powerbow is made for it, but the Fusion is a huge bat aswell and I would think could do the same as the Powerbow. Really depends on what type of player you are. Hope that helps. |
Posted By: stroke master
Date Posted: 25 September 2006 at 5:45pm
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the wood on that bat is quality! i would love to have a bat that has wood like that on it. |
Posted By: Hades
Date Posted: 25 September 2006 at 6:06pm
| MrLee that bat looks like a beauty.. |
Posted By: TCA123
Date Posted: 25 September 2006 at 6:29pm
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I emailed my local cricket shop and they said they would have the fusion in around October for Pre order. ------------- Offspinner, Right Arm Bat |
Posted By: stroke master
Date Posted: 25 September 2006 at 6:31pm
| the edges do look quite big, and i know that they say the edges are 34mm, but i measured the edges on my bat and they came to around 25mm, so this edge thing they got going on isn't really that impressive, many bast have this big edges. |
Posted By: stroke master
Date Posted: 25 September 2006 at 6:32pm
| but still, looking at that, i really would like one, im still making my desicion between the powerbow, fusion or a fusion sports bat. |
Posted By: stroke master
Date Posted: 25 September 2006 at 6:34pm
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i guess fusion sports could make a better bat then that, because the middle is high on that bat, and many pictures i have seen of fusion sports bat the middles are high, however with the concave shaping, the middles are much bigger, compared to the gn fusion ive seen here.
we should ask bill what he thinks |
Posted By: TCA123
Date Posted: 25 September 2006 at 6:40pm
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It looks godly and i think im getting one. ------------- Offspinner, Right Arm Bat |
Posted By: MrLee
Date Posted: 26 September 2006 at 6:26am
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If anyone wants one, I will gladly get some for you. Especially if you have any special requirements. I asked for 10 straight grains on mine, and a oval handle at the bottom, but they don't make the Fusion with oval handles, however he managed to get me a partially oval handle, which is a bonus for me. I can get any bats for you I'm trying to start up a store aswell, so that would be ideal |
Posted By: henjam
Date Posted: 26 September 2006 at 4:24pm
| How much can you get the players and 1000 model for? |
Posted By: stroke master
Date Posted: 26 September 2006 at 5:58pm
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im intersted Mr Lee, how much can you get the fusions for, ( the price for 100, 750 and so on) gray nicolls uk said to me that their new stock will be launched on friday, thats when they will send me my powerbow pro performance stickers. i asked them if the fusion will come out and if it does i would rather have the fusion stickers, lets wait and see. |
Posted By: stroke master
Date Posted: 26 September 2006 at 6:29pm
| wil you sell them at a cheaper price compared to the average shop. i mean i saw the players model and that as around 600 Au dollars, thats nearly £250.00, i aint got that much! |
Posted By: MrLee
Date Posted: 26 September 2006 at 10:48pm
| Depends on how many orders I get at a time, but if its just a single bat being ordered, then you are looking at around at least $40 off RRP. |
Posted By: DRAVID FAN
Date Posted: 27 September 2006 at 12:35am
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What if it's more than one bat. ------------- |
Posted By: stroke master
Date Posted: 27 September 2006 at 1:58pm
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the fusion is going to come out in the uk, i emailed a shop and they said it is coming out, it will be on their site in october for pre order, http://www.owzat-cricket.co.uk -
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Posted By: blazinhassan
Date Posted: 03 October 2006 at 12:05am
| Michael osborne from GCCC sent me a GN fusion 1000, by far the best pick up, the best feel i have ever felt in a bat. I had a game yesterday, i scored 55 on a wet wicket, and first time in my life i felt in control of all my shots. The ball was flying off, almost took out this guys hand when i hit a cover drive..Its amazing, it feels huge in my hands, and everyone was amazed on how big it is, i agree with LEE, and everyone else who dont know jack **** about bats saying its bottom heavy becayse there is more wood and carbon handle, well the middle is high up, and the pick up is great, the best i have felt. I used to use Puma Ballistics, yes they were a bit bottom heavy but now i switched to GN fusions, i have about 3 now, and each one is amazing, same in all regards. I would recommend this to everyone. |
Posted By: Clobber
Date Posted: 04 October 2006 at 5:32pm
| Having checked out a few Fusions today I wouldn't say it was bottom heavy at all since the middle is fairly high up. |
Posted By: Clobber
Date Posted: 04 October 2006 at 5:35pm
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There are too many bat threads around again at the moment - it was to avoid this sort of thing that Sledger created the sticky for bat discussion. Therefore most of the other bat threads are going to be closed tomorrow morning, so if you want to make a final point or move the discussion to the sticky, this would be the time to do so. |
Posted By: henjam
Date Posted: 04 October 2006 at 5:35pm
| clobber, where did you check them out because you live in the uk right? |
Posted By: batman100
Date Posted: 04 October 2006 at 5:37pm
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Hi Hugh, i hope you mean GN Fusion and not Fusions Fusion!!!
Bill
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Posted By: Clobber
Date Posted: 04 October 2006 at 5:45pm
| That's right Bill....and having checked out both I can still safely say I prefer yours! |
Posted By: Clobber
Date Posted: 04 October 2006 at 5:46pm
at a trade show mate. I saw some other interesting stuff and will write about it in the sticky later |
Posted By: henjam
Date Posted: 04 October 2006 at 6:13pm
| cheers mate, what was your thought on the gn fusion? |
Posted By: stroke master
Date Posted: 04 October 2006 at 6:26pm
| henjam where did you find that out? any websites? |
Posted By: henjam
Date Posted: 04 October 2006 at 6:39pm
| email gn, thats what i did, they will send you a new 07 brochure if you leave your address, i did so should be getting one by end of week, can't wait to see what the new range looks like |
Posted By: TCA123
Date Posted: 04 October 2006 at 6:51pm
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have you got a link? ------------- Offspinner, Right Arm Bat |
Posted By: henjam
Date Posted: 04 October 2006 at 7:18pm
| no, there is not one, you can get a brochure if you email gn i think, not sure when they send them out entirely though. hopefully i get mine soon |