Gray-Nicolls Ventus Gen 1.3 Grade 1 English Willow Bat SH

1. Gray-Nicolls Ventus Gen 1.3 English Willow Cricket Bat
2. Gray-Nicolls Ventus Made by Very Finest Grade 1 English Willow
3. Straight & Beautiful Narrow thin Even Grains,
4. Weight 2 Pounds & 8 Ounces 1172 Grams
5. Edges around 40mm Thick Edges with beautiful shape & 60+ Spine
6. The Bat Profile is mid to low, which makes amazing light pick up
7. Its SH ( Short Handle ), its total lenght 33.5 inches,
8. These all Specifications made the bat perfect and reliable and durable.
9. Bat is fully Knocked, Edges Will be Round, Scuff Sheet will be applied.
10. Bat will come with Original GRAYNICOLLS branded Full Padded Bat Cover.
11. The Bat is Exact Replica With 100% Original Bat Specifications & Same Like Original
12. Sticker 100% Genuine, We made the bat exact replica but quality is better than original
13. The Bat Quality is most Important thing when you Buy any English Willow Cricket Bat
14. So This bat have very special & High Quality Specifications, its Grains, Weight, Shape,
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16. The bat is totally made with professional Grade which gives the player 100% Satisfaction
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Brief Description:

The Gray‑Nicolls Ventus Premium English Willow range—available in Gen 1.0, 1.1, and 1.3—caters to serious cricketers seeking pro-level performance at competitive prices. Here’s a detailed 300‑word rundown:

🌟 Gray-Nicolls Ventus Willow Quality & Grading

The Ventus Players/Pro models use Grade 1 English willow, while the 5‑star versions are Grade 2, and 4‑star models Grade 3. Each upgrade offers a clear boost in clean grains, performance, and price, although even the lower grades retain the iconic Ventus shape and characteristics.

✨ Gray-Nicolls Ventus Design & Profile

All Ventus bats feature:

• An even–low bow with a mid-to-low sweet spot, optimized for front-foot heavy play.
• Powercurve semi-rounded face with a full profile and thick edges to maximize stroke power.
• A square toe and pronounced spine, stretching the hitting zone.

🏋️ Pickup & Handling

Ventus bats boast a lower balance point thanks to refined shaping, giving them a light, fast-feel in hand. The semi-oval handle and Traction Pro grip ensure firm control and minimum shock, while reinforcing confident stroke play.

🛡️ Finish & Prep

Premium versions like the Players and 5‑star offer natural finishes, whereas club-grade variants come with an Extratec anti-scuff coating, boosting durability. Most models include free knocking and toe guard, simplifying the bat’s match-readiness, particularly important since high-grade English willow requires careful preparation.

💬 What Players Say

Reddit suggests properly knocking in, especially for natural-finish, higher-grade bats, and warns against factory imperfections on lower-grade models. Users note that Grade 1 bats shine but need thorough knocking, while fake or misrepresented bats appear occasionally.

✅ Summary

The Gray-Nicolls Ventus Premium English Willow bat delivers a pro profile, explosive power, and featherlight pickup—ideal for aggressive front-foot players. Choices range from Player’s/Pro (Grade 1) to 5‑star (Grade 2) to 4‑star (Grade 3), giving flexibility based on budget and preferences. Ensure you properly knock it in, and you’ll have a bat that performs beautifully and lasts.