Gray Nicolls Havoc Gen 1.0 Test Cricket Bat (2026)

Gray Nicolls have released the Havoc and it’s very likely that it’s about to become a classic.

Bat speed and power are the secret weapons of the new Havoc.

Focusing on pick-up and performance, Stratos achieves a lightweight and a big profile thanks

to superior weight distribution.

Its’ mid-sweet spot and full profile give ultimate confidence with every shot.

A modern shape with long sweeping bow, Havoc maintains a full profile that creates a balance of power and pick up, along with an enlarged sweet spot and classic rounded toe.

Bow: Even - Mid.

Profile: Mid blade with exaggerated spine profile to enhance pick and give large hitting zone.

Face: Powercurve - Semi Rounded for increased profile and optimum ping.

Pick up: Mid to high balance point creates feather light pick up.

Edges: Off set edge profile– enhances swell and increases size of sweet spot.

Toe: Semi square toe.

Handle: Semi Oval

Grip: TRACTION – Lightweight high performance grip.

Test

– Superior Grade Two English Willow
– Wider Grain Structure Possibly with Wavy Grains
– Minor Blemishes and Pin Marks in Strike Zone Acceptable
– Some Redwood Present