Owzat for a present? Top 10 Christmas gifts for cricketers
Looking for the ideal Christmas gift for a cricket fan, but don’t know where to start?
You’re at a loose end – the high street hasn’t delivered and Santa is ignoring your texts. You’re not alone, but this mission calls for a specialist.
Brand new 2019 cricket gear ranges have already hit the shelves, but what’s the right gear for you or the lucky recipient, and how do you go about finding a needle in a haystack? Here’s where. Below we’ve profiled ten exciting new products from the three biggest cricket brands on the planet.
It’s your fail-safe, you see. If you’re unsure what products and ranges to purchase in the build-up to Christmas, you really can’t go wrong with this selection from Owzat-Cricket.
Gray-Nicolls 5 Star Lite Cricket Bat
Gray-Nicolls are time-proven experts in the art of cricket bat manufacturing and their new Shockwave blade features a pronounced high middle, full profile and intimidating edges, which caters for ambitious stroke-makers who stand and deliver.
RRP: £275; Owzat price: £219.99;
Gray-Nicolls Powerbow6X 500 Batting Gloves
Gray-Nicolls batting gloves blend tradition with transition, delivering a superb combination of comfort and protection. The Powerbow6X 500 is an excellent, great value option for the developing young player.
RRP: £40; Owzat price: £31.99; SAVE: £8
Gray-Nicolls Select 600 Batting Pads
Traditional design with innovative construction, these formidable batting pads offer manoeuvrability and durability. Ideal for ambitious juniors and clubbies, these are too good to pad away.
RRP: £60; Owzat price: £47.99; SAVE: £12
Gray-Nicolls Powerbow6 500 Duffle Cricket Bag
Three pockets, premium quality materials and ultra-stylish looks, this awesome duffle bag delivers on-the-move storage that’s practical and aesthetic. Pop this on your shoulder and you’ll be one of the cool kids.
RRP £60; Owzat price: £44.99; SAVE £15
Kookaburra Ghost 3.0 Cricket Bat
The Ghost will continue to haunt bowlers in 2019. A simplistic yet classy design allows your shots to take centre stage. Minimal scalloping through the back of the blade makes it a truly powerful number that will leave the opposition running scared.
RRP £225; Owzat price: £179.99; SAVE: £45
Kookaburra Nickel 2.0 Batting Gloves
New for 2019, the Nickel 2.0 Batting Gloves are built with the ambitious club cricketer in mind. A super soft ‘Rome’ sheep leather palm provides additional comfort, while four high-density foam protection plates delivery excellent protection. Gets your mitts on these.
RRP £55.00; Owzat price: £43.99; SAVE £11
Kookaburra Kahuna 3.0 Batting Pads
Part of Kookaburra’s legendary Kahuna range made famous by Ricky Ponting, these pads are constructed with lightweight reversed foam, reinforced cane rods and a high-density foam side wing, which deliver outstanding protection.
RRP £60.00; Owzat price: £47.99; SAVE £12
Gunn & Moore Diamond DXM 808 Cricket Bat
The Diamond DXM cricket bat range is endorsed by England’s all-action all-rounder Ben Stokes – and each blade is packed with serious muscle (tattoos not included). It boasts a dynamic sweet spot, a flowing contoured spine and mid swell position … if you’re into that sort of thing.
RRP £240; Owzat price: £189.99; SAVE £50
Gunn & Moore 808 Batting Gloves
Gunn & Moore blend heritage with cutting edge technology, and the GM 808 Batting Glove is a solid, great value option.
RRP £50; Owzat price: £39.99; SAVE £10
Gunn & Moore Diamond 808 Batting Pads
Why not find your GM 808 Batting Gloves the perfect partner this Christmas? Matching gloves and pads are a must for anyone who wants to look the part at the crease, and this particular GM range is a great compromise between quality protection and exceptional value.
RRP £80; Owzat price: £59.99; SAVE £20
Owzat-Cricket has built a reputation for its fantastic range of stock, friendly service and expert advice. As cricket specialists, with a huge range of stock held in their own premises, they offer a faster and more reliable service than many other online retailers.
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