Gray Nicolls Classic Players Range — front view

Gray Nicolls · Classic · Players Range

Gray Nicolls Classic Players Range

£599.99

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Every bat is oiled, left to dry for 24 hours, given 12,000 knocks by our knocking machine, then fitted with a scuff sheet and edge tape. It arrives fully match ready.

  • Oiled with linseed
  • 24 hr drying time
  • 12,000 machine knocks
  • Scuff sheet applied
  • Edge tape fitted
  • Match ready dispatch
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About this bat

The Gray Nicolls Classic Players Range is one of the most trusted bats in the game — combining over a decade of heritage with a freshly redesigned mid-high profile and premium hand-selected Grade 1 English willow. Used by international cricketers across all formats and a firm favourite with serious club players, the Classic Players delivers perfect balance and unrivalled power in every shot.

The redesigned Classic features a mid blade with exaggerated spine and a large edge profile, providing a beautifully balanced pick-up with an elongated sweet spot. The Powercurve semi-rounded face and classic rounded toe suit players who value clean all-round stroke play — equally effective off the front foot and the back. Stripped-back aesthetics let the willow do the talking.

Comes with an anti-scuff sheet fitted. Like all English willow bats, knocking in is required before match use — where our bat preparation service is enabled, we complete oiling, machine-knocking and scuff sheet fitting before dispatch so it arrives ready to play.

At a glance

Grade 1 Willow
Mid-High Profile
Players Grade
GN Classic Heritage

Specifications

BrandGray Nicolls
RangeClassic · Players Grade
WillowGrade 1 English willow — premium hand-selected
BowEven — mid
ProfileMid blade with exaggerated spine — large hitting zone
FaceRounded (Powercurve)
Sweet spotMid-to-high balance point — feather-light pick-up
EdgesLarge edge profile
ToeClassic rounded toe
HandleSemi oval, TRACTION PRO grip
SizeShort handle (SH)
Weight2lb 7oz–2lb 10oz
ConditionRequires knocking in before match use
IncludedAnti-scuff sheet

Frequently asked questions

Both are Grade 1 English willow bats with the same Classic mid-blade profile. The Players Range uses premium hand-selected willow with superior cosmetic quality. The Pro Performance sits one step above — it comes pre-prepared and knocked in with a Pro Semi Oval handle, making it closer to match-ready straight out of the box.
It comes with an anti-scuff sheet and is pre-pressed, but requires knocking in before facing leather balls in a match. We offer a bat preparation service — where this is enabled, the bat arrives fully oiled, machine-knocked and fitted with a scuff sheet, ready to play.
The Classic is trusted by players at all levels, from serious club cricketers to internationals. Its mid-high sweet spot suits both front and back foot play, making it one of the most versatile shapes in the GN range.
Yes — we also stock the Classic Players Range in Harrow size, suited to junior players aged approximately 13–15.
Yes. Select an extra grip in the add-ons section and we'll fit it to the bat before it leaves us. Available in a range of colour options.
Most club players choose between 2lb 7oz and 2lb 10oz. If you're unsure, message Yaseer on WhatsApp and he'll advise based on your playing style and format.
Gray Nicolls Classic Players Range £599.99