If you’re looking for new cricket equipment but are struggling to decide which brand is right for you, read on. We’re looking at Australia’s top four cricket brands and what sets them apart from their competitors.
Gray Nicolls
In 1972 Gray-Nicolls began making cricket bats in Melbourne, extending a long history of bat-making dating back to 1876 in the UK. This year, 2022, Gray-Nicolls celebrated the remarkable milestone of 50 years of Australian production. Hand-crafted in Cheltenham, Victoria, Gray-Nicolls use a combination of traditional and innovative methods to produce their bats and cricket gear, resulting in a product of exceptional quality. The brand is at the forefront of innovation and is adored by many of the world’s elite players.
Get to know more about Gray Nicolls’s cricket gear here.
Grove
Founded in 2012, Grove has quickly earnt a reputation for producing exceptional equipment at affordable prices. Grove’s excellent cricket bats are handcrafted in Australia from hand-selected grade-one English Willow. The Royale Makers Choice is one of their top models, expertly designed to deliver optimal performance at the crease. Shop the entire Grove range at Meulemans online or in-store.
Kookaburra
Kookaburra is one of the leading global brands. Another Australian company, Kookaburra, specialises in cricket sets and field hockey equipment. Known for its expert ball manufacturing, Kookaburra supplies red balls to test-playing nations and white balls for all the major Twenty20 competitions and international cricket tournaments. Producing over 500,000 Kookaburra cricket balls each year, it is also known for its top-quality Kookaburra cricket bats, and the brand is now established as one of the major suppliers of cricket equipment in Australia.
Read more about our Kookaburra cricket gear.
New Balance
New Balance bats have gone from strength to strength over the last few years, taking the cricket gear industry by storm. You can confidently take on the season using the Dynamic and Traditional cricket ranges. From risk-takers all over the wicket to strategic players who build their innings precisely, New Balance has a range for everyone. Choose Meulemans Cricket Centre if you’re looking for a New Balance cricket bat, batting pads, gloves, shoes, or a cricket gear bag.
Choose Meulemans Cricket Centre for all your cricket needs
The sport of cricket never seems to drop in popularity. If you want expert advice on cricket bats for sale, including Kookaburra cricket bats and Gray Nicolls cricket bats, made here in Australia, drop into Meulemans Cricket Centre.
Meulemans is Australia’s longest-established cricket merchandise store. We’ve supplied top-quality cricket gear to Australian players and clubs since 1963.
We have two cricket shops in Australia – one at Unit 6/7 Delage Street, Joondalup, and one at 134 Canning Highway, South Perth.
You can also find out more from info@meulemans.comau or by calling +61 893 676 216.