When Gray-Nicolls launch something before the English summer starts, it is bound to be something special. And so the Evo is. This cricket bat is an absolute beauty with many international cricketers endorsing it including England Test captain Andrew Strauss.
Evo was launched in early 2010 by Gray-Nicolls. The bat quickly became popular as it has impeccable strokeplay. Many batsmen who have used it say that it allows you to play shots freely and powerfully.
My review of Evo after “test driving” it
The overall profile of the bat is mid blade and its bow is even throughout. Edges are thick and fall in the “maximum” category of edges in bats.
Despite looking thick and heavy, the bat is actually quite lightweight. Different sizes of Evo weigh from 2lb 8oz – 2lb 12oz. During testing the bat I slashed quite hard at the ball to see how the bat fairs, and it turned out I could easily swing my arms.
The handle is made from Cane, finest 12 piece quality. More importantly, the bat has a semi oval grip handle. This keeps the bat from twisting in your hands during and after a shot. An entirely round grip handle often slips from the hands of a batsman. The grip on the handle is “Pyramid Slayer” design.
There are different sizes in Evo namely, SSH, SH, LH, LB, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and H. You can log on to the company’s website and see the size guide, so you can select what suits you. The bat I used before writing the review was of size SH.
The bat is primarily for elegant players who like to time the ball and find gaps. Hard hitters can use it, based on their adaptation skills, but they are expected to find it hard to hit the ball with force.
Prices of Evo
The prices of Evo are a bit on the higher side as Gray-Nicolls always is, but you get what you pay for. If you are willing to spend £ 349.99, Evo won’t be a bad choice at all.