Description
Gray-Nicolls Crest Academy Cricket Ball | Red Edition
The gold standard for junior club cricket. The Gray-Nicolls Crest Academy Red is designed with one goal in mind: making high-quality cricket accessible and affordable. This isn't just a "one-game" ball; thanks to its hard-shell lining and machine-stitched precision, it is built to survive a full match and transition straight into the training bag for weeks of net sessions. Crafted from Grade 3 chrome tanned leather, it offers the traditional look, feel, and "swing" that young bowlers need to develop their skills.
Professional Specs for Academy Budgets
Our designers have packed professional-grade features into an affordable two-piece construction, ensuring every junior team can play with quality.
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Grade 3 Chrome Tanned Leather: Provides a deep, traditional red finish that stays vibrant, giving bowling teams the "new ball" feel for longer.
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Shape-Locked Construction: A specialized hard-shell lining reinforces the leather, ensuring the ball stays perfectly spherical even on abrasive artificial tracks or hard junior wickets.
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Cork & Rubber Hybrid Core: The core is tuned to maintain its hardness throughout the innings, providing a consistent bounce that is crucial for the development of young batters and bowlers alike.
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High-Quality Machine Stitching: Using premium thread, the seam is built to stand proud, helping young seamers find their grip and learn the art of movement through the air.
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Durable Lacquered Shine: The light lacquer finish not only protects the leather from moisture but also provides that "lovely feel in the hand" so important for confidence at the crease.
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Exceptional Value: At under £10, the Crest Academy offers an unbeatable "over-per-pound" ratio for schools, clubs, and academies.
Product Specifications:
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Construction: Traditional two-piece design.
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Material: Grade 3 Chrome tanned leather.
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Core: Cork and rubber combination.
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Finish: Durable, light lacquer.
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Seam: Machine stitched with high-quality thread.
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Ideal for: Junior club matches, school fixtures, and high-volume net practice.