PREMIUM CRICKET BATS

Built for Performance. Selected on Ping.

Performance Edition bats are for cricketers who care about how a bat performs, not how it looks on a shelf.

Made from premium Grade 2 English willow, these bats are built using a rigorous selection process with one clear focus: ping performance. Grain count and wood blemishes don’t determine how a bat plays. We do things differently.

Why Choose a Performance Edition English Willow Bat?

The traditional grading system focuses on grain count, visual appearance, and colour. We don’t — because none of that guarantees performance.

At SGM Cricket, performance comes from the pressing, the handle construction, the density and quality of the willow, and the shape, profile, and balance. Not how clean the face looks.

Performance Edition bats may feature fewer grains, minor stains or colour variation, or slight visual imperfections in the willow. What they don’t lack is performance. These bats are pressed the same, shaped the same, and built to the same standard. You get a high-performing bat, without paying for a perfect-looking piece of wood.

Bat Specifications

• Weight: Available from 2.5 lbs to 2.12 lbs for a perfect balance across all playing styles
• Profile Options: SS Duck Bill Profile for enhanced control, or Full Profile for powerful hitting
• Thicker Edges: Larger sweet spot and increased power
• Handle: 1-year warranty on the handle only
• Knocking: Must be knocked in before use. Knocking-in service available at additional cost
• Available as: Custom Build (to your exact specs) or Ready-made workshop bats
• Free Postage: Free delivery on all orders over $150 within Australia

Who Is This Bat For?

This is the ideal choice if you:

• Care more about runs than looks
• Want top-level performance at better value
• Understand that cosmetics do not equal quality
• Want a bat custom-built to your exact requirements

Every SGM Cricket bat is handcrafted from premium Grade 2 English willow, selected on ping performance — not cosmetics. Designed for real match conditions. Tested through real use.

Check out our socials for examples of previous bats made or to view current available clefts.

Not Sure Which Bat Is Right for You?

Read our full Cricket Bat Buying Guide for help choosing your grade, weight and profile, or check the Cricket Bat Size Guide to find the right size for your height.

Curious how Performance, Players and Reserve compare? Read English Willow Cricket Bat Grades Explained.

Already own a bat rather than buying new? See our Cricket Bat Repair & Re-Handle Service in Melbourne for splice, crack, edge and toe repairs.