{"product_id":"gray-nicholls-classic-academy-bat-senior-1147008","title":"Gray-Nicolls Classic Academy Cricket Bat - Senior (1147008)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGray-Nicolls Classic Academy Cricket Bat (1147008)\u003c\/strong\u003e is an English willow senior bat built on the Classic profile — a mid blade with an exaggerated spine that lifts the pickup without sacrificing size through the middle. Finished with a TRACTION PRO grip and a willow anti-scuff face, it is a well-specified club bat that arrives ready to play with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnglish willow blade:\u003c\/strong\u003e The traditional material for a performance bat, with the rebound and feel that goes with it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMid blade profile with exaggerated spine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enhances pick-up without giving away blade size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRounded Powercurve face:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Classic range's shaped face profile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMid-to-high balance point:\u003c\/strong\u003e Delivers feather-light handling through the swing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge edge profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Substantial edges for a bigger hitting area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassic rounded toe:\u003c\/strong\u003e The traditional Gray-Nicolls toe shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSemi-oval handle with TRACTION PRO grip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fitted for maximum grip performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEven-mid bow and willow anti-scuff face finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced bow with face protection applied from new.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePerformance Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exaggerated spine is the engineering trick that makes this bat work. Depth through the spine puts mass where the ball is met and stiffens the blade, but it also lifts the balance point — so what you feel in the hands is a bat that seems lighter than the profile suggests. Paired with a mid-to-high balance point, it swings quickly and stays under control through the shot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mid blade position and rounded Powercurve face suit the player who scores all round the wicket rather than committing to one length. Large edges give something to work with when the ball beats the middle, and the even-mid bow keeps the face presented squarely for longer through the arc. The anti-scuff face means the bat can go straight into knocking in without an extra protective step.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBenefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnglish willow performance at a realistic club-cricket price.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExaggerated spine lifts pickup while keeping a full-sized blade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge edges widen the effective hitting area on mistimed shots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnti-scuff face fitted from new for immediate protection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTRACTION PRO grip on a semi-oval handle for a secure, familiar hold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGray-Nicolls\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClassic Academy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Code\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1147008\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWillow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnglish willow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade Profile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMid blade with exaggerated spine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFace\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRounded Powercurve, willow anti-scuff finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEven-mid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBalance Point\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMid-to-high\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEdges\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge edge profile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eToe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClassic rounded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSemi-oval with TRACTION PRO grip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShort Handle (Senior)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSport\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCricket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from Central Sports?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ 100% Genuine \u0026amp; Authorised Products\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🏏 Trusted Cricket \u0026amp; Team Sports Specialist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e📦 Secure Packaging \u0026amp; Fast Processing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🤝 Reliable Customer Support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🆕 Access to Latest Releases \u0026amp; Collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFinal Verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA serious English willow bat for the club batter who wants Gray-Nicolls shaping and a genuinely light-feeling pickup. The Classic Academy is generously edged, well finished and ready to knock in — a dependable choice for league cricket. Order from Central Sports UK today. 🏏\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gray-Nicolls","offers":[{"title":"White \/ SH","offer_id":55273133965689,"sku":"954641.0005.8892","price":122.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0868\/9021\/7773\/files\/1147008ClassicAcademySHBatFace_69c16e30-7227-4eed-a281-84e16d21af67.jpg?v=1787453880","url":"https:\/\/centraltennis.co.uk\/products\/gray-nicholls-classic-academy-bat-senior-1147008","provider":"CentralTennis","version":"1.0","type":"link"}