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Title: Wasps' new kit - what we know so far
Post by: Rossm on August 12, 2019, 12:01:27 PM
Bobby Bridge speculates ;)

https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/rugby/wasps-rugby-new-kit-launch-16740522 (https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/rugby/wasps-rugby-new-kit-launch-16740522)

Malakai Fekitoa, Jeff Toomaga-Allen and Ben Vellacott to attend kit unveiling.

I hope they'll bring one big enough for JTA :)
Title: Re: Wasps' new kit - what we know so far
Post by: W2APS on August 12, 2019, 12:30:27 PM
I hope they'll have one big enough for Sting!

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Title: Re: Wasps' new kit - what we know so far
Post by: W2APS on August 12, 2019, 12:34:29 PM
I find it interesting that last seasons kit is referenced as a hooped shirt (I guess because that's what Wasps wanted it to be). I never thought of it as such because the bands on the front and back didn't actually wrap around like a hoop.

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Title: Re: Wasps' new kit - what we know so far
Post by: Shugs on August 12, 2019, 01:29:19 PM
I think we're in for a largely black number  - something like the previous year but perhaps with a tad more gold (and hopefully a tad more silver!).
Title: Re: Wasps' new kit - what we know so far
Post by: W2APS on August 12, 2019, 05:17:08 PM
And now it has been announced it will. Be launched at Coventry Motor Museum. Tickets available to be there.

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Title: Re: Wasps' new kit - what we know so far
Post by: Sliminator on August 13, 2019, 09:30:24 PM
https://www.facebook.com/12083590956/posts/10156221825745957/

Headshot of Bassett in the new shirt?

Edit. Brad on twitter too:
https://twitter.com/WaspsRugby/status/1161327623642976257?s=19
Title: Re: Wasps' new kit - what we know so far
Post by: Neils on August 13, 2019, 09:58:30 PM
Looks black. Not bad so far. Closer to Clermont types over recent years.
Title: Re: Wasps' new kit - what we know so far
Post by: SilverShire on August 13, 2019, 10:45:45 PM
I think Brad is wearing a waterproof training top
Title: Re: Wasps' new kit - what we know so far
Post by: WallyWasp on August 14, 2019, 01:55:52 PM
I don't think he is, you can see the lettering of Wright Hassall on the shoulder which I don't recall being on the training tops... Interesting to note on twitter a black and gold theme to collar and shoulder on the this year's away shirt... Full hoops?
Title: Re: Wasps' new kit - what we know so far
Post by: SilverShire on August 14, 2019, 02:32:43 PM
Yeah you could be right, just to me looks too baggy to be a fitted top. I would love a full hoops shirt, would be interesting to see how sales differ between full hoops and no hoops (assuming the home kit doesn't have hoops)
Title: Re: Wasps' new kit - what we know so far
Post by: Sliminator on August 14, 2019, 02:56:48 PM
Now Juan in the away kit:
https://twitter.com/WaspsRugby/status/1161608408258273282?s=19
Title: Re: Wasps' new kit - what we know so far
Post by: W2APS on August 14, 2019, 03:44:48 PM
Hoping from photos that away shirt is inverse of the home. Ie yellow and black shoulder details. Ie inverse of 2002/03 home shirt

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Title: Re: Wasps' new kit - what we know so far
Post by: SilverShire on August 14, 2019, 04:24:42 PM
Well not long to wait now, think its being released at 9am
Title: Re: Wasps' new kit - what we know so far
Post by: jamestaylor002 on August 14, 2019, 04:31:41 PM
I'm hoping for a nice looking away kit judging by that picture of Juan!
Title: Re: Wasps' new kit - what we know so far
Post by: Rossm on August 14, 2019, 04:55:08 PM
Well not long to wait now, think its being released at 9am

Bugger it. I've got to spend all morning in hospital out patients. Have to be gone from my desktop before 0900 >:(
Title: Re: Wasps' new kit - what we know so far
Post by: SilverShire on August 14, 2019, 05:41:44 PM
ahaha the perks of being a student means I can order one when they come out! the cons is I'll have to pick up a few more shifts at the pub to pay for it  ;D
Title: Re: Wasps' new kit - what we know so far
Post by: W2APS on August 14, 2019, 08:52:34 PM
The perk of being on holiday this week is I could buy one straight away. The reason I'm on holiday (sorting the house for a new baby) however means I can't afford to!

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Title: Re: Wasps' new kit - what we know so far
Post by: Vespula Vulgaris on August 14, 2019, 10:53:21 PM
The perk of being on holiday this week is I could buy one straight away. The reason I'm on holiday (sorting the house for a new baby) however means I can't afford to!

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Congratulations!
Title: Re: Wasps' new kit - what we know so far
Post by: westwaleswasp on August 14, 2019, 11:17:56 PM
Plus one.
I hope you had your sleep stored up, fora are ideal for babies.... the dreaded 3 am "Morning all".

Title: Re: Wasps' new kit - what we know so far
Post by: W2APS on August 14, 2019, 11:18:32 PM
Thanks! Looking forward to 9 tomorrow!

Good news is baby is due in the middle of the world cup at least! :)

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Title: Re: Wasps' new kit - what we know so far
Post by: Neils on August 15, 2019, 09:02:07 AM
Very Black & Very Yellow (Gold).
Title: Re: Wasps' new kit - what we know so far
Post by: AKWasp on August 15, 2019, 09:06:33 AM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190815/3f316441e7b33e8dffedb0067efb03c2.jpg)

Should I change my name to Mystic AK ?
Title: Re: Wasps' new kit - what we know so far
Post by: Shugs on August 15, 2019, 09:08:45 AM
Both kits look great to me. Much better than last year.
Title: Re: Wasps' new kit - what we know so far
Post by: W2APS on August 15, 2019, 09:11:45 AM
Much prefer the high vis all yellow away kit. So much more Wasps than white.

And I'll claim a prediction point too!


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Title: Re: Wasps' new kit - what we know so far
Post by: JonnyD on August 15, 2019, 09:20:42 AM
Can’t quite make out who we’re sponsored by this year!!!
Title: Re: Wasps' new kit - what we know so far
Post by: WallyWasp on August 15, 2019, 09:28:07 AM
It doesn’t look as bad as I thought it would, but I do wish they had gone with just the white outline…

I am weirdly ambivalent about the home kit. Feels too much like they’ve sat down and gone “so… where can we move the strips now” doesn’t look different enough for me.

I do, however, love the away kit. Really nice! And the all black sponsor logo is really smart!

All that said, I will probably end up buying both! HAHA
Title: Re: Wasps' new kit - what we know so far
Post by: SilverShire on August 15, 2019, 09:29:16 AM
I'm rather disappointed by the lack of full hoops, the home kit will be my purchase
Title: Re: Wasps' new kit - what we know so far
Post by: jamestaylor002 on August 15, 2019, 09:34:04 AM
I went from not buying a shirt to now wanting to buy one !! I like the away shirt the most  :)
Title: Re: Wasps' new kit - what we know so far
Post by: baldpaul101 on August 15, 2019, 09:35:32 AM
I suspect there may well be a "euro kit" or some other special, maybe charity, kit at some point in the season. The sort of thing that allows a kit designer to go a bit over the top.
Title: Re: Wasps' new kit - what we know so far
Post by: mike909 on August 15, 2019, 09:45:26 AM
Like the home kit - very 1993-ish

The away kit - on screen its a tad radio active - I'll wait to see it in the flesh

Can't wait for the season now!
Title: Re: Wasps' new kit - what we know so far
Post by: Mikeuk56 on August 15, 2019, 09:56:26 AM
Really Like the Home kit not so sure about  the away. I think it could be a bit Marmite
Title: Re: Wasps' new kit - what we know so far
Post by: Heathen on August 15, 2019, 10:53:38 AM
Like both but would have prefered the red blob on the away kit as well.
Title: Re: Wasps' new kit - what we know so far
Post by: matelot22 on August 15, 2019, 11:11:30 AM
I think I like both, but, like mike909, I'll reserve final judgement on the away kit until I see it properly.
Title: Re: Wasps' new kit - what we know so far
Post by: AKWasp on August 15, 2019, 12:04:13 PM
I’m really happy with both kits, think they’re both sharp and smart.

Also happy with the away kit, feels like a good change from the recent white reverse shirts while staying true to Wasps
Title: Re: Wasps' new kit - what we know so far
Post by: ardenwasp on August 15, 2019, 03:58:32 PM
Like them both. So much better than last year.

No Dell/EMC2 logo I can see (unless it’s on the back). Have they left us as a sponsor? Would be a shame - EMC2 were with us since 2009 just after Magners as main shirt sponsor I think. Maybe after the Dell merger the sponsorship was never going to be renewed?
Title: Re: Wasps' new kit - what we know so far
Post by: wasps on August 15, 2019, 07:23:19 PM

I don't dislike the kit, but it feels a little pain.

If it wasn't for the vodaphone logo, it would be incredibly bland below the shoulders.

I think I would have liked a little detailing down the sides
Title: Re: Wasps' new kit - what we know so far
Post by: Tervueren on August 16, 2019, 10:29:27 AM
"The performance-enhancing kit incorporates Under Armour’s innovative ArmourGrid™ technology, which makes it near-impossible to grab players, allowing them to slip tackles and break contact."

We should see a massive improvement in tries-scored next season.
Title: Re: Wasps' new kit - what we know so far
Post by: InBetweenWasp on August 16, 2019, 11:16:37 AM
The perk of being on holiday this week is I could buy one straight away. The reason I'm on holiday (sorting the house for a new baby) however means I can't afford to!

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Always good to have another mini-Wasp to indoctrinate! The Ricoh is very baby-friendly too...
Title: Re: Wasps' new kit - what we know so far
Post by: W2APS on August 16, 2019, 11:55:33 AM
Like them both. So much better than last year.

No Dell/EMC2 logo I can see (unless it’s on the back). Have they left us as a sponsor? Would be a shame - EMC2 were with us since 2009 just after Magners as main shirt sponsor I think. Maybe after the Dell merger the sponsorship was never going to be renewed?
Dell Technologies are listed as a main partner on the club website still so guessing it's below the collar on the back again.

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Title: Re: Wasps' new kit - what we know so far
Post by: W2APS on August 16, 2019, 11:57:14 AM
The perk of being on holiday this week is I could buy one straight away. The reason I'm on holiday (sorting the house for a new baby) however means I can't afford to!

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Always good to have another mini-Wasp to indoctrinate! The Ricoh is very baby-friendly too...
Hoping to be back again after New Year with possibly half season tickets. Got plenty of friends in Wycombe for lifts too (and spare tickets in the meantime).

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Title: Re: Wasps' new kit - what we know so far
Post by: westwaleswasp on August 16, 2019, 04:56:13 PM
Have to admit, my conservative tastes and my non six pack figure mean I will pass. I mean I am eleven ish stones, not exactly fat, and yet with modern shirts I feel pretty much like the stay-puft marshmallow man. Should something made of cotton with a collar pop up in similar colours, count me in.
Title: Re: Wasps' new kit - what we know so far
Post by: mike909 on August 17, 2019, 08:57:43 AM
11 stones Mr WestWales? I was last that weight as a 15 year old prop!

With my now "ex prop" figure - a loose black shirt is exactly what the fashion experts suggests....whereas a bright gold fitted shirt, might be "bold"
Title: Re: Wasps' new kit - what we know so far
Post by: westwaleswasp on August 17, 2019, 01:36:42 PM
Elevenish......
Everyone was bigger than me from about teenage years. I think props get away with wearing whatever they want rugby shirt wise, ex props too. Technically it is Dr. Eleven ish stone WwW, but either way I don't think the shirt will do me any favours....
Title: Re: Wasps' new kit - what we know so far
Post by: andermt on August 17, 2019, 02:11:40 PM
For info, the tops have DS Smith & Dell Technologies on the back. Picked up an away shirt today, proper one despite the non athletic physique, as I usually get the Authentic shirt, interestingly I think this is the 1st one that actually has a GPS pocket on it.
Title: Re: Wasps' new kit - what we know so far
Post by: mike909 on August 17, 2019, 02:38:25 PM
Elevenish......
Everyone was bigger than me from about teenage years. I think props get away with wearing whatever they want rugby shirt wise, ex props too. Technically it is Dr. Eleven ish stone WwW, but either way I don't think the shirt will do me any favours....

Even as "big lad" - loose and black is definitely better than hi viz fitted!
Title: Re: Wasps' new kit - what we know so far
Post by: westwaleswasp on August 18, 2019, 07:44:18 PM
Plus one!
Title: Re: Wasps' new kit - what we know so far
Post by: andermt on August 25, 2019, 05:03:20 PM
.....
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as I usually get the Authentic shirt, interestingly I think this is the 1st one that actually has a GPS pocket on it.

Adding to my previous post after listening to the Any Sting Goes podcast with Pudsey, this is the 1st time they have had the sensor pockets in the tops from Under Armour despite asking for them for a few years, therefore the players can stop wearing the 'sports bra's' they have in recent years to hold the sensors.