The world of sport has evolved to the point of very fine lines; the media profile, lucrative prize money and celebrity status of it's champions make many sporting events a series of fretful moments that can literally change lives. As it becomes an increasingly scientific pursuit - think goal-line technology, snick-o-meter, hawk-eye - the omnipresent eye of an overbearing official make each moment one of the utmost importance.
Take cricket, for instance. Run-outs, LBW appeals and edges into the slips (to name just a few) are monitored by an irritatingly accurate big brother with the ability to rewind and re-watch. Try to pull the wool over the eyes of an unwitting umpire, and he has an army of varying camera angles to help him make a decision. So how can you tackle the technology of the modern game? By equipping yourself with some technology of your own.
The PUMA Cobalt cricket range places the ultimate balance of power, precision and control into your hands. Taking its name from a chemical element that adds greater wear resistance and high strength to metal alloys, the unique blue pigment distinguishes the range - and you - from the rest of the crowd. The eye-grabbing style and dynamic performance facilitate the most exciting level of play ever seen.
Big-hitting stroke play, reduced weight and a unique multi-textured PUMA grip all combine to enhance driving power and stability. Distinctive and brimming with flair, the range of bats - including the Cobalt 1000, 2000, 3000, 4000/SB, 5000, 6000, Force and Blast - each include revolutionised weight distribution and a bowed blade, sophisticated toe protector, enlarged hitting zone and stiffened spine.
The leg guards achieve professional Test match specification, with unique PUMA styling once again setting you apart from the crowd. Anti-rebound foam panels and side wings provide cushioning, supplemented by premium padded shin bolsters. Ultra lightweight and easy to clean, both the Cobalt 3000, 4000 and 5000 provide manoeuvrable protection and stability, whilst the 2000/3000 Twin Wings are lightweight and perfectly fitted to both right and left-handed players.
Batting gloves take the form of the Cobalt 1000 and the 2000, with the former a junior model and the former a premium entry level glove. Both have superb comfort and protection, with anatomic pre-curved finger construction and mixed fibre impact protection. For wicket keepers, combining either the Cobalt 3000 GL or the 6000 GL as elite gloves, with the Cobalt 5000 FXT Test Match quality leg guards, you will never be found wanting behind the stumps.
