BS55 - The Ben Stokes Range
The GM Diamond range has been made in conjunction with England captain Ben Stokes, and has been given a dynamic new look for 2024. The bat was originally designed with Ben in mind and the results have been clear to see! His Man of the Match performance in the 2019 World Cup final was just a warm-up for arguably the greatest Test Match innings ever played at Headingley against Australia in the Ashes just a few weeks later, providing two once-in-a-lifetime innings in one summer. Fast forward to a match winning knock in the 2022 T20 World Cup final victory, another Ashes century to go down in history in the epic 2023 home series, and a record individual score for England in the 50 over format! GM bats are undoubtedly Made by England’s Best, for England’s Best.
For 2024, Ben's own unique tattoo design has been incorporated into the English Willow bat labels, giving them a hugely personal touch and distinctive look to set apart the Diamond.
Boasting a large sweet spot, the Diamond allows for unparalleled ball-striking confidence. The shorter blade length also provides fantastic balance, creating a perfect pick up and feel. The mid swell position, traditional full blade profile and flowing contoured spine combine to show off a smooth and well-rounded bat profile, ideal for dynamic stroke-makers.
The Diamond now features the Hex grip, specifically engineered to offer the most grip available on the market, ensuring perfect grip at all times.
With availability in five different grades, there’s a Diamond waiting for you, whatever your budget. Made in England from Prime English Willow.
F4.5 FACE PROFILE
POWERARC BOW FACE PROFILE
TRADITIONAL FULL BLADE PROFILE
FLOWING CONTOURED SPINE
MID SWELL POSITION FOR ALLROUND STROKEPLAY
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MADE IN ENGLAND FROM PRIME ENGLISH WILLOW
HEX GRIP
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Type 1 - The mid to low sweet spot is great for players who love to play shots in the V and through the cover, and the larger sweet spot also aids aggressive players
Type 2
A great shape that has a mid to low sweet spot with the spine running through the toe, and the wood more evenly distributed across the bat.
Type 3
It has a low middle which ensures you have sufficient power in the lower third of the bat. If you are aggressive, or a batter who mostly hits front foot shots, this maybe for you
Type 4
Type 4 This profile bat suits players with fast hands, and mainly back foot shots. More importantly, the profile has a high middle which suits players that play on fast and bouncy tracks.
Type 5 Convex
Looking for a powerful big hitter profile? This may be the shape for you. This has the same profile as the Type 1 but is a convex shape. Please note the lowest weight for these bats is 2:10
type 2 example
type 3 example
type 4 shape
type 5 shape example
Grade 4
Grade Four bats often have more than half the blade with red wood or natural "butterfly" staining.
Made from good quality willow, they perform well but have fewer grains and more visible knots, blemishes, and specks.
Many feature bleached willow, which reduces the visibility of marks and gives a cleaner appearance.
Performance is unaffected; grading is based on appearance.
Grade 3
Grade Three bats are made from very good quality willow, offering a balance between performance and appearance.
They are popular and provide great value for money, often produced in large quantities.
Up to half of the blade may have colored wood, with small knots or specks, and at least five grains on the face.
Performance is not affected; grading is based on appearance.
Grade 2
Grade Two bats are made from high-quality willow and perform similarly to Grade One bats.
They have at least six visible grains, with occasional knots or blemishes.
More red wood may appear towards the edge of the blade compared to Grade One.
Performance is unaffected; grading is based on appearance.
Grade One
Grade One bats are made from top-quality willow selected for both performance and appearance.
They typically feature at least six straight, visible grains on the face.
Some red wood may appear on the edge, with occasional knots or specks on the edge or back, but the playing surface remains clean.
Performance is not affected; grading is based on looks.
No Returns on Personalized Items: Items like teamwear, custom-made bats, personalized helmets, and spiked trainers cannot be returned or refunded.
30-Day Return Policy: Unused items, returned in original packaging with tags, are eligible for exchange or refund within 30 days (except for personalized bats and teamwear).
Customer Responsibility: Customers bear the cost of return postage, and additional charges may apply for exchanges. Returns must be initiated by contacting Cobra Cricket.
Damaged/Incorrect Items: Must be returned within 30 working days after receiving confirmation from customer service.
Non-returnable Items: Imported items like Asics shoes and items worn/washed before customization cannot be returned.
Cricket bats will endure wear and tear due to the natural properties of willow, which can only handle limited stress and strain.
The bat’s lifespan depends on the frequency of use, with more frequent use leading to quicker breakage.
Cobra Cricket bats come with a 12-month warranty, while non-Cobra bats have a 6-month warranty.
Common damages not covered by the warranty include toe damage, edge impacts, water/moisture damage, and damage from low-quality or colored balls.
Proper preparation, such as knocking-in the bat, is essential. Failure to prepare the bat voids the warranty.
Bats used without being properly knocked-in or prepared will not be eligible for warranty coverage.
If claiming warranty, customers must email images of the damage for assessment, but inward postage costs are not covered.
The cause of damage will be assessed based on the nature of damage, general condition, and maintenance.
If the bat is damaged by player-inflicted causes and no material flaw is found, repair work will be chargeable.
Proper bat care and maintenance are crucial for performance and durability; Cobra emphasizes this as the owner's responsibility.
