Gray Nicholls Powerbow 5 Star

Good bat BUY IT! the Gray Nicholls Powerbow 5 star has a really good middle, its also got a pretty good sweet spot and light pick up too. I think that the box is slightly too small but that wont affect everyone

The Gray Nicholls Powerbow 5 star is quite simply brilliant. Its a great cricket bat that i recommend to every better looking to improve his average.

Am getting a replacement bat, but a little aprehensive as to the quality of the handle used.

I use a long handled 5 star Powerbow , it is an outstanding bat and is always 'borrowed' by team mates in nets and games.

It appears to have a huge middle and hitting power but isn't too chunky and mine weighs 2lb 11.

Costing £129.99 from vks.com (a specialist cricket shop's internet site) I strongly believe it is the best on the market for this price and great value for money.

I would strongly recommend this bat to a youth or adult of any ability as it is very user friendly and effective.

Mid way in the Gray Nicolls Powerbow range is the 5 star.

Mine is just 2lb 8oz, which is my lightest bat. I use this bat when i am not feeling energetic enough to swing a big bat around in the crease!

I find it well balanced, it has a light pick-up, but has a lot of power considering the weight! The only regret i have is not purchasing a Powerbow that is heavier! I reckon something closer to 3lb would absolutely fly!! The likes of Strauss uses the powerbow, and it's a good choice. The top of the range is almost £300 new, whereas the Titanium and Carbo are slightly cheaper. Below them comes this 5 star at £170 full price, but i have seen them for £130 on Cricket specialist internet shops.

I paid £114 a year ago on the same cricket shop internet site that now sells them for £135. I think that the £21 price rise in a year indicates the increased popularity of this bat.

I would say that it is the best all round bat i have ever owned. If you can time it right, it is an immensely powerful and graceful bat. It looks fabulous too, so fantastic posing power!

I say that if you only have one bat in your bag, then you could do a lot worse than this bat. It will suit more people and your team mates will all want a go with it in the nets.