Gray Nicolls GNX 1000 Delta English Willow Cricket Bat

Quick answer

The Gray Nicolls GNX 1000 Delta is a Grade 3 English Willow cricket bat from GN's 2026-27 Delta range. It has a high spine with a thick middle and bottom, an oval handle and a balanced pickup, at a weight of 1131 to 1160 g. It suits front-foot players who score through drives, and it carries an MRP of ₹26,999.

Key features

• Grade 3 English Willow: a proper match-grade English Willow blade with good rebound off the face.
• High spine, thick middle and bottom: the mass sits through the middle and lower blade, so full-length deliveries come off the bat with power. This profile rewards players who drive on the front foot.
• Balanced pickup: the weight is distributed so the bat feels lighter in the hands than its scale weight, making it easier to bring the bat down quickly.
• Oval handle: the oval shape helps your top hand stay in control and stops the handle turning in your grip on off-centre hits.
• 2026-27 Delta edition: the latest version of GN's Delta line, with a black and white sticker design.

Specifications

Who it's for

• Club and league batters who play leather-ball cricket and score mostly through drives.
• Players moving up from Kashmir Willow or an entry-level English Willow bat who want a genuine GN blade without paying for Grade 1 willow.
• Batters who like a bat with mass low in the blade for power on full and slightly short-of-length balls.

Who should skip it

• Players who mainly pull, cut and play off the back foot. A bat with a higher sweet spot will suit you better.
• Anyone who wants a very light bat under 1100 g for fast hands-led stroke play.
• Tennis-ball or soft-ball cricketers. English Willow is made for the leather ball; a Kashmir Willow bat is the better buy for tennis-ball play.

Store it in its cover in a cool, dry place. Keep it out of hot car boots and away from damp, which can swell or crack the willow.

Frequently asked questions

What grade of willow is the Gray Nicolls GNX 1000 Delta?
It is made from Grade 3 English Willow. Higher grades such as the Delta Exclusive use Grade 1 willow, which mainly gives straighter grains and a cleaner face; the playing difference at club level is smaller than the price gap suggests.

How much does the GNX 1000 Delta weigh?
Men's short-handle bats weigh between 1170 g and 1190 g. Each bat varies slightly within that range.

What kind of batter suits the GNX 1000 Delta?
Its high spine and thick middle and bottom put the power low in the blade. It suits front-foot players who drive through the covers and down the ground.

Can I use it with a tennis ball?
It is built for leather-ball cricket. A soft tennis ball will not damage it, but you will not feel the benefit of English Willow, and a Kashmir Willow bat is better value for tennis-ball play.

Where is the Gray Nicolls GNX 1000 Delta made?
It is made in India by Worldwide Cricket Co. Pvt. Ltd. in Jalandhar, Punjab, which manufactures Gray Nicolls bats for the Indian market.

Is this a genuine Gray Nicolls bat?
Yes. SportsUncle has supplied genuine cricket equipment to beginners and professionals since 2016, and every bat we sell is original stock. See the full Gray Nicolls range.