GN CRICKET BAT COBRA LIMITED EDITION ENGLISH WILLOW

The Gray-Nicolls Cobra Limited Edition is a high-performance English Willow cricket bat designed for aggressive stroke-makers, featuring a mid-to-low sweet spot and a unique blade shape for explosive power. This limited-edition model is characterized by its lightweight pickup, concaved back profile, and distinctive red aesthetics.

Performance and Profile

The Cobra series is specifically engineered to Favor players who excel at front-foot play and driving through the “V” area.

• Sweet Spot: Features a mid-to-low swell (or “low middle”) designed to provide maximum power in the lower third of the bat, making it ideal for power hitters and T20 formats.
• Pick-up: Despite its large edges and substantial spine, it offers a feather-light pickup due to a concaved back profile that removes unnecessary weight while maintaining structural integrity.
• Blade Shape: Incorporates the Power curve face, which is slightly semi-rounded to increase the profile and optimize “ping” across a larger hitting zone.

Build and Materials

The Limited-Edition variants typically use elite-grade willow and specialized handling components for professional-level performance.

• Willow Quality: Expertly handcrafted from Grade A or Grade 1+ English Willow, ensuring high responsiveness and straight, even grains.
• Handle: Equipped with a 12-piece premium cane handle in a semi-oval or oval shape to reduce vibration and provide superior grip and control.
• Grip: Often features the Super link lightweight performance grip or a double-texture ‘Zone’ grip for ultimate comfort during long innings.
• Finish: Many models come protected with an Extracted anti-scuff sheet and a rounded toe design to prevent damage from moisture or low-bounce deliveries.

Key Specifications

• Edges: Large power edges ranging from 36mm to 40mm to maximize forgiveness on off-centre hits.
• Weight: Generally, ranges between 1160g and 1200g (approx. 2lb 9oz to 2lb 10oz).
• Origin: Designed in Australia and typically manufactured in India or the Gray-Nicolls Melbourne factory, depending on the specific regional edition.