How can you tell a fake GM cricket bat?

How can you tell a fake GM cricket bat?

GM Brand uses specific stickers on front and Back side of the cricket bat. You need to make sure the Font size and color of this Star mark and also check GM signature which is below star mark. GM Brand uses specific technology like “TOETEK”. Check the “TOETEK” at lower back side of the cricket bat.

Should I remove cricket bat stickers?

Re: Removing stickers & tape from bats Use can use meths but you need to be careful as it can effect the wood. If you peel it off very carefully then any lifting should be minimal.

Can you put stickers on bats?

Always stickers first. Not only do they stick better but the do their job i.e protect the splice from oil. Although this isn’t really an issue with more and more bat makers/ companies now using PVA glue instead of the traditional animal hide glue.

Can you make your own cricket bat stickers?

Use scissors or a paper cutter to cut around your image, creating the desired sticker size for your bat. Coat the custom sticker with acrylic spray to make it more robust for outdoor play. Remove carpet tape backing by peeling it off, and adhere your homemade sticker to the clean surface of your cricket bat.

How do you know if a bat is English willow?

How to Identify an English Willow Cricket Bat?

1. Color of the wood – An English Willow is more Whiteish in color as compared to other woods used.
2. Grains on the Wood – Another tell-tale sign of an English Willow is that the grains on its wood are very easily visible.

How can we identify Kashmir willow bat and English willow bat?

English willow is specifically grown for manufacturing cricket bats and they are visibly different to Kashmir willow bats. English willow is white while Kashmir willow is brownish in colour. Kashmir willow bats are heavier than English willow bats and much cheaper to buy.

Can you sand a cricket bat?

Small cracks on the face of a cricket bat are considered natural wear and tear. With a little care, they should not turn into major problems. Small cracks can be sanded with fine sandpaper. You should sand with the grain, not against it, and then apply a protective facing or fibreglass tape over the crack.

Will a rolled bat pass a compression test?

Bats rolled to this top spec will not pass any compression testing. Our Standard Heated Bat Rolling Service includes a compression test of the bat right away so we have a reference point of the current stiffness. A compression tester is a device with a gauge on it.

What is the price of bat stickers?

Bat Stickers at Rs 50/piece | PVC Stickers | ID: 14447055988.

What grade is a GM 303 cricket bat?

The 303 are made with seasoned Grade 4 English Willow. This is GM’s bottom tier offering and only comes with Toe Tek TM finish. A GM bat is made light enough for an average cricketer to play and perform proper cricket shots with it.

Why choose a GM cricket bat?

Pick up a GM cricket bat and you will instantly know from the balance, finish and ultra high quality presentation that this is English Design and Craftsmanship at its very finest. Why GM? Well watch the video – click on It all comes down to choice

Which cricketers have endorsed GM?

Since then, several notable cricketers have endorsed GM, most notably featured by Ben Stokes in the World Cup 2019 Final, Quinton De Kock, Ross Taylor, and even former legendary cricketers such as Steve Waugh and Anil Kumble.

What grade is a GM 404 bat?

The 606 and 404 are made with seasoned Grade 3 English Willow and are in the low end tier of GM offerings and among the more economical range of GM bats. (All the above qualities come with Toe Tek TM finish and GM NOW! protection).