Gray Nicolls Academy Cricket Bat
Gray Nicolls Academy Cricket Bat
Gray Nicolls Academy Cricket Bat
Gray Nicolls Academy Cricket Bat

Gray Nicolls

Academy Cricket Bat

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Gray-Nicolls cricket bats still maintain the traditional aspects you would expect – fantastic design, high performance, and a touch of class – and that is the very reason so many trust them as they walk out to the crease.

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Please note, this item is currently out of stock. It may still be ordered and we will confirm an estimated delivery date upon receipt of your order. Alternatively, please feel free to order a different size/item.

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Care Guide

Thank you for shopping with Hawkinsport and we want you to be happy with the purchases you have made.

The following information details the best way to look after your purchases, but ALWAYS read the washing instructions in the garment.

CLOTHING

Fabric Conditioner

We advise against the use of fabric conditioner on any of our products.  Fabric conditioner is a rinsing agent and once used it damages the yarns within the fabric causing pilling and misshaping. Fabric conditioner also rinses off any protective coatings such as Teflon, therefore degrading the fabric further. It also contains a bleaching agent, which initially makes the garment appear brighter, but in fact removes colour over time causing fading. 

Tumble Drying

Tumble drying should also be avoided particularly with knitwear, skirts and any sportswear terms with a transfer print.

Knitwear

We recommend that you wash knitwear inside out, avoid fabric conditioner and do not tumble dry. Please do not iron knitwear as this will make it stretch and go shiny.

Skirts, Kilts & Pinafores

These should be hung to dry immediately after washing and should not be tumble-dried.  Skirts have all been through permanent pleat process which sets the pleats - use of fabric conditioner causes the pleats to become less crisp & the heat from the tumble dryer will also remove pleats over time. 

Sportswear

Our performance sportswear dries very quickly without the need to tumble dry. Please avoid tumble drying or ironing anything with a transfer as this can cause the print to peel. Games socks should be air dried rather than tumble dried.

Velcro

Never wash a garment with its Velcro unfastened. The material is abrasive and can cause damage to other items of clothing.

Vinyl print on stretchy fabrics

Due to the stretch of the fabric of many garments, the vinyl is liable to crack and peel off. We are happy to reapply new print to the garment.

OTHER ITEMS -

Book bags, Games Bags & Holdalls should be wiped clean with a damp cloth.

PILLING AND BOBBLING

Knitted goods are prone to pilling. The main reason is friction or rubbing against another object and this does not necessarily mean that the garment is faulty or of poor quality. Pilling can be caused by any of the following:-

External friction i.e. movement against another fabric or object; Heat generated by the individual when the garment is worn; Washing the garment at the incorrect temperature and/or with other fabrics that will rub against the garment; Tumble drying the garment at too high a temperature, which causes the heat to draw out the fibre.

Some garments appear to have 'fluffed up' after a short period of wear and this is due to surface fibre from the yarn coming to the surface. The yarn in these cases is slightly hairier than usual and the hairs disappear after a period of wear and washing. This is similar to a carpet, where when first laid, the loose fibres come to the surface and are vacuumed away. If the fibres do not wash away, various devices can be used to remove the excess fibre to enhance the look of the garment. Once the fibre is removed the garment is unlikely to pill again. Check that bags and outerwear do not have any exposed Velcro fastenings which may cause damage to garments worn beneath them.

Our advice: we find that the best solution is to turn garments inside out when washing. When pilling occurs it should settle down after washing a number of times; however, if pilling is excessive, please feel free to return to us for inspection.

If you still have a query then our Customer Services Team will be happy to assist. Tel: 01628 819242 Email: customerservices@hawkinsport.co.uk

Gray-Nicolls cricket bats still maintain the traditional aspects you would expect – fantastic design, high performance, and a touch of class – and that is the very reason so many trust them as they walk out to the crease. Inspiring many generations of cricket lover, the Academy bat from the Classic Collection is the perfect model to start your cricketing journey.

Showcasing the iconic features that ensure the range remains “classic”, the Academy cricket bat is perfect for those playing school or club cricket. The red and silver check stickers adorn the top of the blade, wrapping around the red flash of the Gray-Nicolls logo down the front and back of the bat. This iconic styling has shadowed some of the finest innings the game has seen.

The mid-blade profile ensures fantastic balance for this bat, an essential component for young batsmen just making their way in the game. The sustained sweet spot ensures value for shots and a promise of many fantastic innings to come.

It has all the hallmarks of a tremendous Gray-Nicolls bat, and having been handmade by their fantastic bat makers, you know you’re getting a bat that will do the business.

Made with fantastic quality English Willow, the Academy is a bat that can be trusted to perform and inspire, whatever your stage might be.

Please note, a bat cover is not included.

Features

  • Classic Gray-Nicolls design with silver and white checked stickers and modern, streamlined central sticker
  • Mid-blade swell for players of all styles, promising a sustained sweetspot across the blade
  • Balanced pick-up and slightly off-set profile cater to all cricketers
  • Consistent look and feel across entire Classic collection
  • Hand crafted by our master bat makers
  • Fibre Tape applied to each edge, running from shoulder to toe provides improved durability
  • Quality controlled in Robertsbridge
  • Made with the finest quality English willow
  • Weight Range:  2lb 7oz - 2lb 12oz
  • Finish: SH Fibre Tape Edge