Gray Nicolls Ventus Gen 1.3 300 — front view

Gray Nicolls · Ventus Gen 1.3 · 300

Gray Nicolls Ventus Gen 1.3 300

£199.99

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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 Ventus Gen 1.3 300 is the entry-level bat in GN's Ventus range — the shape made famous by Babar Azam. The 300 brings the full Ventus profile to developing and recreational players at an accessible price: the same distinctive mid-to-low sweet spot, large edges, square toe and even-low bow, in English willow that performs well for the grade.

The Ventus profile is immediately recognisable: mid-to-low sweet spot, large edges and a square toe with an even-low bow that encourages precise front-foot play and powerful drives through the off-side. The Powercurve face maximises the hitting area, and the semi-oval handle with TRACTION grip provides secure control. An ideal bat for players stepping up to serious practice and club cricket who want a proven GN shape.

Entry-level English willow — wider grain, may include some natural markings, pressed and profiled to the Ventus standard. Comes with an anti-scuff sheet. Requires knocking in before match use. Where our bat preparation service is enabled, we complete this fully before dispatch.

At a glance

English Willow
Mid-to-Low Sweet Spot
Babar Azam Shape
Square Toe Profile

Specifications

BrandGray Nicolls
RangeVentus Gen 1.3 · 300 Grade
WillowEnglish willow — entry level
BowEven — low
ProfileMid-to-low sweet spot — Ventus signature shape
FacePowercurve — maximised hitting area
Sweet spotMid-to-low
EdgesLarge edges
ToeSquare toe
HandleSemi oval, TRACTION grip
SizeShort handle (SH)
Weight2lb 7oz–2lb 10oz
ConditionRequires knocking in before match use
IncludedAnti-scuff sheet

Frequently asked questions

Both share the same Ventus blade profile — the mid-to-low sweet spot, large edges, square toe and even-low bow associated with Babar Azam. The Players grade uses Grade 1 English willow with premium, straight-grained clefts. The 300 is entry-level English willow at a more accessible price — wider grain, may include some natural markings, pressed to the same profile.
Yes. The 1.3 and 1.0 share the same Ventus blade profile — mid-to-low sweet spot, large edges, square toe, even-low bow. The 1.3 designation refers to the colourway update, not a profile change.
The Ventus 300 is ideal for developing club cricketers, recreational players and those stepping up from Kashmir willow who want the Babar Azam Ventus shape at an entry-level price point. The low-mid sweet spot suits front-foot players who drive through the off-side.
Yes. It comes with an anti-scuff sheet and is pre-pressed, but requires knocking in before match use. Start with light oiling, leave overnight, then work through several knocking sessions from light to heavy. Our bat preparation service handles this fully if enabled.
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. Message Yaseer on WhatsApp and he'll advise based on your playing style and the formats you play.
Gray Nicolls Ventus Gen 1.3 300 £199.99