We move onto Gunn and Moore for the next in the series looking at 2008 equipment! They havn’t changed anything huge in their range for this year, although they have simplified their protection range (thank god – more companies could learn from them).

When the Catalyst came out last year I deliberated about which bat to get before buying one of these, and I was delighted with the decision I made. The star in the range if you ask me – A great bat, although I prefer the look mine has over the new 2008 model. Light enough to play your shots, but with a decent chunk of wood, middle it and the ball will go flying. I really do love my bat and I would recommend any of the catalyst range to anyone.

The others in the range also have an updated look, and they have revived the “cannon” model name, but nothing outstandingly new this year.

Onto the protection, and I mentioned that this has been simplified. Before they had each model (catalyst, duellist, etc), and each price point (606, 808, original le etc), which meant for a very large range, and complication where it wasn’t needed as the products were essentially the same. Now they just have the price points, so going from 303 for the entry level stuff up to original le test quality stuff. Much more simple and it all looks pretty good stuff – I reckon I might be in the market for a pair of their pads this season. I already have the bat and I swear by the gloves (the most comfortable out there in my opinion).

Oops, that turned into a bit of an advert for Gunn and Moore – I guess keeping your customers happy has its benefits!