Back in October, we were kindly invited to the Gunn & Moore HQ in Nottingham to see how their world renowned cricket bats are made. And we weren’t the only ones there that particular day. Three members of the England squad, due to fly out for the Ashes (come on boys!), were personally overseeing the crafting of their own custom bats for the tests. We had the fantastic opportunity to spend some time with them and find out a bit about what makes them tick, and more importantly, what’s inside their kit bag. The first in a series of three, here’s Hampshire’s James Vince talking us through what ..read more

We caught up with England cricketer, record smasher and all-round good egg Alex Hales at Trent Bridge to talk about his kit and cricket in general – enjoy. To see our range of Gray-Nicolls cricket equipment click here. The post Chat with Alex Hales appeared first on Romida ..read more

We’ve all been there. Finished our last game of the season, packed our kit away neatly, and then forgot about it until winter nets.  Cue the nightmare when you dig it back out for the first time and notice a nasty crack or a hint of breakage. Even worse, you don’t spot it until you’ve absolutely creamed a ball and heard that splintering sound.   Why does this happen? Nine times out of ten, it’s down to the conditions the bat has been stored in. If an area is too dry, then the moisture in the bat’s willow will dry out too. Dry out too much, and the overall strength of the bat is ..read more

Whether you’ve made a New Year’s resolution to pick up your cricket bat again (maybe you’re picking it up for the first time) or have a budding Ben Stokes or Sophie Ecclestone on your hands at home, you may be pondering over where to start if getting into cricket is on your to-do list for 2023. We’ve taken a look at some of the most frequently asked questions we’ve seen to put together this handy guide for you. Can you start at any age? Cricket really is a sport for all – in fact, most clubs will accept anyone over the age of 5 years old to join their ranks. Age isn’t the only factor to consid ..read more

Whether you’re a cricket-mad parent or you’re just looking for a way to encourage your kids to be more active, this article will help you get your children engaged and enthusiastic about cricket, from total beginner to aspiring professional. Cricket is a hugely beneficial sport for children to play from an early age. It teaches a great number of skills that are transferable to other facets of life, including: Fitness and athleticism Hand-eye coordination Depth perception Quick reactions Flexibility Strength Strategy and forward planning Sportsmanship Teamwork Maths and statistics Cricket is ..read more

In the run up to Christmas and birthdays, we often get asked about bags as presents. While it’s impossible to give precise help, this should act as a good guide for you to be able to buy a bag from us over the phone or online. Types of Bags There are two main categories of bag – wheelie bags and duffle bags. Wheelie bags have wheels (obviously) and are pulled around. Duffle bags are carried on the back. In general, junior players will tend to use wheelies and senior players duffles – about two thirds is the rough proportion. A notable exception in seniors are wicket keepers. Keepers tend to ha ..read more

We are excited to announce the opening of our largest store to date in Knutsford in Cheshire. This 5,200 sq ft shop will be opening in January 2020 and will stock all major cricket brands and many niche ones too. When we have an exact date we will let everybody know so keep informed on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram. The post New Knutsford Store appeared first on Romida ..read more

In May we had to move our Brighouse store to a temporary location due to the fire that had been in an adjacent building. We have now permanently relocated to a site on Leeds Road in Huddersfield – only 4.5 miles from our site on Wakefield Road in Brighouse. The new shop is behind the John Smiths’ Stadium The new address is: Unit 7, Mini Park Leeds Road Huddersfield HD1 6PA 01484 401193 We apologise for any inconvenience this move has caused but hope to see you soon at our new home. Regards The Romida Team The post Our New Huddersfield Store appeared first on Romida ..read more

The one and only Kevin Pietersen stopped by to promote his new range of Spartan bats and raise awareness of his new passion, a conservation project closely linked to Save the African Rhino Foundation. In the last couple of years Kevin has become a real voice for the rhino, speaking out about the illegal trade in horns, and generously donating all the profit from his Rhino range of cricket bats to charity. Kevin explained this is something very close to his heart and heritage, ‘a rhino gets killed in Africa every eight hours. It kills me to see it and hear about it on a daily bas ..read more

We went to meet Chris Gayle and have a look through his Spartan kit bag. He has some of the biggest bats we have ever seen and we have seen many thousands! We hope you enjoy the video. To see our Spartan range click here. The post Chris Gayle Kit Bag Video appeared first on Romida ..read more