The Grey Nicolls Oblivion cricket bat came out just recently in mid 2011. Since then, the bat has quickly gained popularity. The bat is an innovative blend of tradition and modernism. The Oblivion is a limited edition “senior bat” by the renowned cricket bat maker Gray-Nicolls. After playing an innings with this bat, I could see why Alistair Cook – The England one day captain was among its endorsers.
A Review and Report of Oblivion
Oblivion’s unique feature is its unusually large lower middle profile. This makes the bat stand out from the rest. The batsman get a pleasant surprise when he finds playing front foot strokes very easy due to the bigger lower middle profile.
The bow of the bat is low; they call it “Low Extreme Pro”. The edges are thick which is suggested by their branding under “Maximum Carbo”. The handle or the blade of Oblivion is made from the finest quality of 12 piece Cane. The handle is not only useful in playing but looks very handsome too.
The other important feature that I found while using this bat is its semi oval grip. This minor detail plays a significant part. A round handle easily allows the bat to twist in your hands but the oval handle prevents that from happening. It is next to impossible that Oblivion will twist in your hands if you are holding it firmly. This allows you to follow through properly and reduce the chances of lofting the ball high in the air. The grip brand is “Octopus”.
As most modern bats are, Oblivion is a fairly lightweight one. Its weight is recorded to be 2lb 8oz – 2lb 12oz. It comes in different sizes for different heights and statures, the sizes are SSH, SH, LH, LB Strike.
I used the Oblivion thoroughly. I tried to play all the key shots I could and the bat passed each test. It was the front foot shots that I enjoyed playing most by Oblivion.
Prices of Oblivion
Prices of oblivion start from £ 349.99. It may sound expensive, but in my opinion it is definitely worth this investment.