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GRAY-NICOLLS CREST ACADEMY CRICKET BALL

GRAY-NICOLLS CREST ACADEMY CRICKET BALL

Member Price:
$33.00
Member Price:
$33.00

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  • TAS - Hobart - Hopkins St:
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Store Locations – Free in store pick up

  • SA - Adelaide - Cross Road:
    Out of Stock
  • QLD - Albion - Crosby Rd:
    Out of Stock
  • QLD - Brisbane South - Compton Rd:
    Out of Stock
  • NSW - East Sydney - Doody St:
    Low Stock
  • NSW - North Sydney - Miller St:
    Out of Stock
  • ACT - Canberra - Kembla St:
    Out of Stock
  • VIC – Footscray – Moreland St:
    Out of Stock
  • VIC - Clayton - Princes Hwy:
    Out of Stock
  • VIC – Heidelberg – Vernon Ave:
    Out of Stock
  • TAS - Hobart - Hopkins St:
    In Stock

Description

130g junior ball.
Grade 4 Chrome tanned leather with a cork and rubber core.
Two piece construction with hard shell lining.
Machine stitched, hand closed.
Available in pink or red.

1-11 $33.00ea
12+ $32.00ea

Please email us if you wanted more information or formal quote - enquire@cricketcentre.com.au

Please Note *Ball Prices are subject to Seasonal changes and availability

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POSTAGE & DELIVERY

Shipping Cost

Your Postage costs will vary according to the weight and selected method of delivery. The Greg Chappell Cricket Centre works closely with Australia Post to provide the most cost effective and accurate postage prices. If a combination of items goes above the capped weight (22kg Domestic, 20kg International) you will be contacted by our Customer Service team and quoted a price.

For all ground equipment and other marked items, you will be contacted by our Customer Service team for a freight cost. Please see product descriptions for more information.

DOMESTIC POST PRICE GUIDE

0kg - 550g $10.95
500g - 1kg $13.45
1kg - 3kg $16.45
3kg - 5kg $18.95
5kg - 10kg $31.95
10kg - 15kg $40.95
15kg - 21kg $55.95
22kg+ P.O.A


DOMESTIC EXPRESS POST PRICE GUIDE

0kg - 500g $15.45
500g - 1kg $19.25
1kg - 3kg $24.95
3kg - 5kg $31.45
5kg - 10kg $57.95
10kg - 15kg $85.95
15kg - 21kg $115.95
22kg+ P.O.A

International Order Price and Delivery

Please note: Due to contractual restrictions, we are unable to send Asics products overseas.

Overseas restrictions, customs delays and fewer flights may affect delivery times. Get delivery estimates by viewing the international destination guide here

Please see the chart below to confirm delivery times and prices. If you are unsure on what your charge will be please email enquire@cricketcentre.com.au to receive an accurate price. 

New Zealand

Asia Pacific

USA/Canada

United Kingdom

Rest of World

Delivery
5-8 Working Days

Delivery
6-13 Working Days

Delivery
6-13 Working Days

Delivery
6-13 Working Days

Delivery
8-16 Working Days

Up to 1kg - $18.95

Up to 1kg - $33.45

Up to 1kg - $39.95

Up to 1kg - $42.95

Up to 1kg - $49.95

Approximate additional base rate/kg - $10.00

Approximate additional base rate/kg - $21.00

Approximate additional base rate/kg - $26.00

Approximate additional base rate/kg - $31.00

Approximate additional base rate/kg - $35.00

 

PLEASE NOTE: This information is accurate from the time these items leave the cricket centre. Not from the time your order is placed.

ATTENTION: The GCCC takes no responsibility for Taxes, Duty and Customs charges that may be incurred upon arrival of your order at destination country. Please be aware that these additional charges may apply to your order.

PRODUCT WEIGHT GUIDE 

This is a guide to give you an indication on your postage charge. The weights can vary from each manufacturer on some goods. If you would like a more accurate total, please call us on 1800 469 928. Weights are shown for individual items not as a combined total.

BAT/SMALL PERSONAL BAG/SHOES

1.8KG

PADS/KEEPING PADS/1 DOZ. BALLS

2.5KG

LARGE PERSONAL BAG/FULL SET OF STUMPS

3.5KG

TROUSERS /SHIRT /THIGH PADS / BATTING GLOVES / KEEPING GLOVES

0.5KG

HELMET

1.2KG

HATS /GRIPS / TAPE/INNERS /SUNGLASSES /GROIN PROTECTORS

0.25KG

BAT STICKERS

0.05KG

Please see the Australia post Express network to find out whether your area is included:

http://auspost.com.au/parcels-mail/delivery-areas.html?ilink=mm-delivery-areas-1

Delivery Times & Order Delays

The Greg Chappell Cricket Centre will process your order within 1 business day of your payment being processed.  However, your order may be delayed for the following reasons:

  • Stock availability
  • Store Hours/Closures
  • Incorrect Address provided
  • Postal Delays E.g. Bad weather
  • Payment has not been accepted (Check for confirmation email)
  • Personal details may need to be confirmed for fraud prevention
  • Your order may be coming from different locations and could be under different delivery times.

Standard Post times:

Within 5 Working Days for Eastern States & 7-10 Working days for other regions of Australia.

Express Post times:

Major capital cities 1 working day in all states, Tasmania and NT 1-3 Working days, Country/Regional Areas in other states 1-3 Working Days.

If you are still unsure as to why your order may have been delayed please send through any questions to: enquire@cricketcentre.com.au

delivery times

Standard Post times:

Within 5 Working Days for Eastern States & 7-10 Working days for other regions of Australia.

Express Post times:

Major capital cities 1 working day in all states, Tasmania and NT 1-3 Working days, Country/Regional Areas in other states 1-3 Working Days.

If you are still unsure as to why your order may have been delayed please send through any questions to: enquire@cricketcentre.com.au

Split Deliveries

The Greg Chappell Cricket Centre will always attempt to deliver your goods from a single location, however, we may need to source goods from multiple locations to finalise the order and have it delivered in the most time efficient manner. Your goods may arrive on different days and possibly via different carriers.

PLEASE NOTE: Your postage charge will NOT be effected by a split delivery.

Track My Order

If you have provided a correct and current email address, you will receive your tracking information via email once it has been dispatched. If you have not received your tracking information, check your junk folder before contacting us at: enquire@cricketcentre.com.au with your order number in the subject field.

If you have your tracking number; click this link to get an update: https://auspost.com.au/parcels-mail/track.html#/track

Further Information

If you are unable to find what you are looking for please feel free to email us – enquire@cricketcentre.com.au or call us on – 1800 469 928

The GCCC offers the best professional Knocking-In & Playing-In services on the market! This Match Ready Service is custom tailored specifically to YOUR bat to enhance performance & increase bat longevity. Check it out here or continue reading below for our DIY Knocking in guidelines.

 

DO IT YOURSELF PREPARATION GUIDE - NATURAL BATS 

Thank you for purchasing your new bat from the Cricket Centre! We know you are keen to use it, but there are a few crucial stages of preparation you will need to complete before you start scoring runs!

 

Getting Started

Every bat must be either Oiled and/or have Extratec applied (if not already). Toe Protection is also a must! We generally advise these tasks to be completed prior to match use.

 

Oiling – Use Raw Linseed Oil only. Oil maintains moisture levels in bats & assists in enhancing protection. To apply, use a cloth & a 10 cent coin worth of Oil. Apply Oil lightly to the Face, Edges, Toe & Blade avoiding the splice & any labels. Generally, 3-4 initial coats are sufficient & one coat every 8-12 weeks thereafter (providing your bat is natural). Each coat must be left to dry in the horizontal position for around 24 hours before the next coat.

 

Extratec – A highly recommended protective film covering the bats hitting area used by over 90% of all cricketers. It is by far the best form of bat protection & does not reduce performance. Extratec also assists in maintaining the moisture levels in bats, however we still recommend to lightly oil the exposed timber every 12 weeks or so.

 

Toe Protection – For those bats that don’t have Toe Protection already fitted, you must do so for warranty purposes & to support the longevity of your bat & greatly reduce the chance of toe damage. Toe Goo or Hard Toe is the recommended form of protection.

 

The Ideal Preparation – Apply 2 light coats of Oil to the Face & Edges of the bat & one coat to the back. Once allowed to dry, do all Knocking In with a mallet whilst the bat still has a natural face. Apply Extratec & Toe Protection once dry. Continue to lightly Oil the exposed timber every 12 weeks or so.

 

PHASE 1 – THE KNOCKING IN STAGE - MALLET

Knocking-In is the process by which the willow is compressed & strengthened to prepare it for match use. If Knocking-in is not completed correctly, the chance of damaging your bat is high & warranties may be voided. Knocking-In is vital on all English Willow bats & must be performed with patience & care. No bat is ready to use off the shelf. Pressing the bat will begin the process & reduce the overall time of the process. The best tool to use to complete Knocking-In is the bat/ball mallet. To do this, you will need to spend up to 16 hours Knocking-In depending on your choice of bat & thoroughness throughout the procedure. Some bats may require more/less work depending on the willow & care taken whilst Knocking-In. There are 4 areas that need to be prepared during Knocking-In: Face, Toe & each Edge. The focus should always be the edges & the toe! Start off Knocking In gently & build up as you progress! Remember, it’s very important to be hitting the bat firmly towards the end of this process to prepare for match use.

 

Face – This area will cover from below the splice to roughly 10cm from the bottom of the bat. Hitting straight on the face, start on the grain on the far left. Work up & down this grain multiple times & gradually increase the force. Once you’ve reached a reasonable amount of force, move on to the next grain & work your way across the bat until you’ve covered the entire face.

 

Edges – These need to be done roughly 15cm from the shoulders all the way to the bottom of the bat.

Glance the mallet off the edges at a slight angle (never hitting into the edge). Here, you want to replicate the glancing motion of ‘an edge’ in a game. This will slowly make the edge rounder.

 

Toe – Follow the same procedure as the face, but cover the bottom 10cm. Really focus on the bottom 1-2cm & towards the edges as these areas are the most vulnerable. Again, start gently & increase force as you progress.

 

Remember to start soft & increase force as you progress. Spending more time/effort Knocking-In will result in the bat lasting longer & performing better! For a demonstration of the above, please search ‘cricket bat preparation’ on our GCcricketcentre YouTube Channel. You are now ready to start hitting balls & playing in your bat.

 

GCCC doesn’t recommend that bats be knocked or played in by machine. Machines can often damage the bats and put pressure on the shoulders causing cracking and damage.

PHASE 2 – THE PLAYING IN STAGE – NET SESSIONS

Playing In commences after the mallet process is completed. Once you believe you have completed Phase 1, take your bat to the nets with an old leather ball. Start with gentle throw downs & defensive shots. Inspect your bat after every shot to ensure there are no visible dents/seam marks. Hit the ball gently at first & harder as your progress. If marks occur, you must stop use immediately as Phase 1 has not been completed correctly. Repeat Phase 1 of Knocking-In with the mallet building up force & attempt another net session later. If no marks/dents are visible, gradually increase the force of the ball speed & hitting power. Continue to look for denting/marks. This process can be lengthy & may include multiple net sessions & trial/error. By the end of this process, you should be hitting the ball firmly & facing a fast bowler without the bat showing indentations. If this is the case, your bat should be match ready!

 

THINGS TO REMEMBER:

  • A cricket bat is not going to look new forever & cracks will appear.
  • Bats are made of a natural material & have an incredibly hard task of hitting a solid Cricket Ball repeatedly.
  • Cracks can occur during the Knocking-In process & do not necessarily resemble a fault/defect
  • Cracking may be an indication of insufficient Knocking-In, improper preparation/use, soft willow etc
  • A small amount of cracking is normal & has no impact on the performance of the bat. These can usually be sanded down & have been appearing on bats for centuries
  • The lifespan of a bat depends on the amount of use & care taken.
  • Added protection such as Extratec & Toe Protection is highly recommended for enhanced longevity
  • Some bats may require more/less preparation than initially advised. Knocking-In time is a general guide & does not mean that once you have completed the hours that your bat is ready. Eg if your Knocking-In has not been performed up to standards you could spend 30+ hours on your bat & it may still not be ready.
  • The price of a bat does not reflect the potential longevity of the willow. In fact, the more expensive bats are made of softer willow & though they will outperform cheaper bats, they may not last as long.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

CRICKET BAT WARRANTY & THINGS TO REMEMBER:

  • A cricket bat is not going to look new forever & cracks will appear.
  • Bats are made of a natural material & have an incredibly hard task of hitting a solid Cricket Ball repeatedly.
  • Cracks can occur during the Knocking-In process & do not necessarily resemble a fault/defect
  • Cracking may be an indication of insufficient Knocking-In, improper preparation/use, soft willow etc
  • A small amount of cracking is normal & has no impact on the performance of the bat. These can usually be sanded down & have been appearing on bats for centuries
  • The lifespan of a bat depends on the amount of use & care taken.
  • Added protection such as Extratec & Toe Protection is highly recommended for enhanced longevity
  • Some bats may require more/less preparation than initially advised. Knocking-In time is a general guide & does not mean that once you have completed the hours that your bat is ready. Eg if your Knocking-In has not been performed up to standards you could spend 30+ hours on your bat & it may still not be ready.
  • The price of a bat does not reflect the potential longevity of the willow. In fact, the more expensive bats are made of softer willow & though they will outperform cheaper bats, they may not last as long.

BAT WARRANTY PROCESS:

GCCC needs to see your bat to arrange the correct course of action following a warranty claim. Currently, there is no standard remedy for a claim. Each claim will depend on the circumstances & is taken on a case to case basis. A course of action may include a repair, replacement, refund or having the service performed again. GCCC will deal with any return of a bat purchased either from our Stores or Online. We will always assess your claim in adherence of the Australian Consumer Law. All cricket bats sold by GCCC have a 12-month warranty against damage deemed to be manufacturing fault & no fault of the consumer. Most claims cannot be remedied instantly.

THE WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER:

  • Yorker damage to the toe of the bat
  • Damage that occurs due to lack of Knocking/Playing In, machine Knocking-In or inaccurate play.
  • GCCC doesn’t recommend that bats be Knocked/Played In by machine. Machines often fail to complete the process correctly, or damage the bats and put pressure on the shoulders causing damage.
  • Damage resulting by bats being machine prepared (not naturally Played In)
  • Damage that occurs due to poor preparation/maintenance (e.g. lack of toe guard, over/under oiling etc)
  • Damage due to moisture (wet weather) or heat (do not leave in car boot/direct sunlight etc)
  • Damage from non-leather or composite balls (including bowling machine balls)
  • Improper use (including hitting things others than cricket balls – eg stumps)

Cricket Bat Warranty may be voided if the above guidelines are not adhered to. Bats with broken handles, cracks & other minor occurrences within the warranty guidelines will be sent back to the manufacturer for repair. It takes an average of 10-14 working days to assess/repair the occurrence in conjunction with the manufacturer. When making a warranty claim, proof of purchase needs to be supplied to GCCC by the customer (receipt/bank statement).

Please remember that Cricket Bats are made from a natural material that has the incredibly hard task of hitting a solid object repeatedly. A small amount of cracking is normal & has no impact on the performance of the bat. Small cracks can usually be sanded out and have been appearing on cricket bats for centuries! Cracking is not a sign of a faulty bat, but an indication your bat requires further knocking in. 

Warranty Return – Other items:
The Greg Chappell Cricket Centre will always endeavour to process warranty returns within a reasonable time frame and in accordance with ACCC Consumer Guarantees.  You can choose a refund or exchange if an item has a major fault.  This is when the item:
•    Has a problem that would have stopped someone from buying the item if they had known about it
•    Is unsafe
•    Is significantly different from the sample or description
•    Doesn’t do what we said it would, or what you asked for and can’t easily be fixed
If the problem is a minor fault, we will repair the item within a reasonable time.
Please refer to the table below for all industry standard manufacturer warranty periods and guidelines.  Please note that the warranty period commences from the date of purchase.

Product Type

Warranty Period

Warranty Cover

CRICKET BAT

12 months

Broken handle/split cleft/large shoulder crack

PROTECTIVE

6 months

Split seams or stitching

BAGS

6 months

Split seams or stitching/broken zipper/wheel fault

FOOTWEAR

6 months

Split seams or stitching/spike blowout/sole separation

HELMETS

6 months

Broken micro adjustment feature - does not cover any damage caused by impact of a cricket ball

 Due to Health & Safety precautions we will not accept any returns on personal undergarments (such as briefs, trunks & jocktraps), protectors or socks.

All other products not listed, and any products out of this warranty period, will be assessed by the GCCC and the manufacturer on a goodwill basis.

For any concerns, queries or claims, please email enquire@cricketcentre.com.au or free call 1800 HOWZAT (469 928).

 GCCC Knocking In Services:

Ensure your bat is prepared as well as it can be!

After many years of research & development, the GCCC has introduced professional Knocking-In & Playing-In services. Thank you for your customer feedback & desire to have a treatment for your bat that really works & saves you time. Sometimes, the Knocking-In procedure can take well over 10 hours of your time, but let us make it easy for you by selecting one of our preparation services.

  1. Match Ready Service (Played-In)
  2. Match Ready Service + Toe Protection (Played-In)
  3. Knocked In Service (Knocked In)

 

Service

Overview

Standard Service

JTQ Priority Service

Match Ready Service (Played In)

Full service performed at our national workshop

  • Best service on the market
  • Hand-Knocking of Toe
  • Hand-Knocking of Edges
  • Boning of Edges
  • Automated hand held Knocking on face
  • Unique automated hand held knocking device allows the bat to be hit 20 times more often than standard knocking in machines without damaging your bat.
  • Edge Tape, Oil & Extratec applied
  • Anti-Slip grip modification
  • Service is modified specifically to suit YOUR bat
  • Enhanced performance & longevity of bat

$125

(13-21 Working Days)

$195

(7-12 Working Days)

Match Ready Service + Toe Protection

(Played In) -Recommended

  • The same service as above including a fitted Toe Guard for additional longevity/protection

$175

(13-21 Working Days)

$235

7-12 Working Days)

GCCC Knocked In Service

Performed in each location

  • Pressing of Bat
  • Hand Knocking of Toe
  • Hand Knocking of Edges
  • Application on Extratec

$70

(5-10 Working Days)

$90

(Maximum 5 working days)

 

  • Additional charges may apply for cleaning /repairing bats that have been used, pressed, poorly knocked/oiled or damaged.
  • Jump the Queue (JTQ) is the same service as the Standard Sevice, but promises much faster turnaround times are advertised above.
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