Gray-Nicolls cricket bat sizes
5 ft 8 is the Short Handle starting height in Gray-Nicolls' FAQ. Its Harrow band overlaps that boundary.
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Measure without shoes. How to measure
Enter the player's height to see a starting size.
What to check on size
The FAQ gives Harrow as 5 ft 3 to 5 ft 8 and adult Short Handle from 5 ft 8. These are broad guides, not a reason to move a junior straight into an adult bat.
Academy can be a product name here. It does not automatically mean Newbery's intermediate Academy size. Read the size selector, not just the model title.
Names you will see
- Classic
- Stratos
- Ventus
These are catalogue references, not live stock matches. Prices, available sizes and specifications can change.
Ask before buying
- Does Academy describe the model or the bat size?
- Is this the junior or adult version?
- Where is the middle on this specific model?
Sources and review
Sources checked 7 September 2026. Content reviewed by Phil Patterson on 7 September 2026.