{"product_id":"gray-nicolls-havoc-1-3-gn130-bat-junior","title":"Gray-Nicolls Havoc 1.3 GN130+ Junior Cricket Bat - Green","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGray-Nicolls Havoc 1.3 GN130+ Junior Cricket Bat\u003c\/strong\u003e is an entry-level junior bat from the Havoc range, finished in the range's distinctive green. A mid-blade profile and a high balance point give it a genuinely light pick-up, which is what a developing batter needs before anything else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMid blade profile\u003c\/strong\u003e — Classic Havoc shape with the sweet spot set for junior stroke play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePowercurve face\u003c\/strong\u003e — Curved face profile designed to deliver clean ping off the middle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEven to mid bow\u003c\/strong\u003e — Balanced bow that suits both front-foot drives and back-foot play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMid to high balance point\u003c\/strong\u003e — Creates a feather-light pick-up so young players can get the bat through the line.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreen Havoc graphics\u003c\/strong\u003e — Bold, high-visibility finish that stands out in the nets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGray-Nicolls build\u003c\/strong\u003e — Made by one of cricket's oldest and most trusted bat makers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePerformance Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJunior bats are almost always judged on the wrong thing. Parents look at the size chart; the bat that actually helps is the one a child can lift and swing without effort. Weight in the hands, not weight on the scales, decides whether a young batter plays straight or drags everything to leg — and the Havoc 1.3's mid-to-high balance point is set squarely to solve that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mid blade keeps the sweet spot where a junior most often makes contact, and the Powercurve face gives a satisfying response off the middle that builds confidence in the nets. This is a first or second hard-ball bat rather than a performance blade: it is there to teach a young player what a well-timed shot feels like, at a price that survives the reality of a growth spurt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBenefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuinely light pick-up that encourages a full, straight swing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMid sweet spot suited to where juniors actually make contact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinctive green finish that is easy to spot in a club kit bag.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrusted Gray-Nicolls quality at a junior-friendly price.\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\u003eHavoc 1.3 GN130+ Junior\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProfile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMid blade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFace\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePowercurve\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEven to Mid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePick Up\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMid to high balance point\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSizes Stocked\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6, Harrow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJunior Cricket Bat\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 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 well-judged first hard-ball bat. The Havoc 1.3 GN130+ gives a junior a light, controllable blade with a proper middle and a bit of personality, backed by the Gray-Nicolls name. If a young player is stepping up from soft ball, this is a dependable place to start.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gray-Nicolls","offers":[{"title":"Green \/ H","offer_id":57162739515769,"sku":"955419.0132.8891","price":99.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Green \/ 6","offer_id":57162739548537,"sku":"955419.0132.8890","price":99.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0868\/9021\/7773\/files\/Untitleddesign-2026-08-27T172647.617.png?v=1790158306","url":"https:\/\/centraltennis.co.uk\/products\/gray-nicolls-havoc-1-3-gn130-bat-junior","provider":"CentralTennis","version":"1.0","type":"link"}