What is the difference between Performance Grade and Players Grade cricket bats?

Performance Grade bats use Grade 2 English willow with fewer grain lines and a denser face, built for hard-hitting players who want maximum ping and immediate responsiveness. Players Grade bats use Grade 1 premium English willow with straight, tightly-packed grains, delivering better timing, feel, and durability. SGM Cricket offers both grades plus a limited Reserve Edition, all handmade in Melbourne, Australia.

What is a Reserve Edition cricket bat?

The SGM Reserve Edition is a limited-release range of cricket bats made from Grade 1+ English willow, hand-selected for 6 to 12 straight grains, minimal blemish, and exceptional natural hardness. Produced in small numbers each season and finished by hand in Melbourne, they require minimal knock-in and are intended for the most serious cricketers.

What weight cricket bat should I use?

Most adult club cricketers perform best with a bat in the 2.7 to 2.9 lb range. Lighter bats suit players who value bat speed; heavier bats suit stronger players who want more power. SGM Cricket offers custom weights from 2.6 to 2.12 lbs across all grades.

Does SGM Cricket make custom cricket bats?

Yes. SGM Cricket specialises in custom-made English willow cricket bats built to your specifications including weight, bat profile, spine height, toe shape, and handle grip type. Custom bats are available across Performance Grade, Players Grade, and Reserve Edition from their Melbourne workshop.

How do I knock in a new cricket bat?

Apply two to three light coats of raw linseed oil to the face, edges, and toe, allowing 24 hours between coats. Then use a bat mallet to tap the face for at least three to four cumulative hours, starting gently and increasing force. After mallet work, spend two to three net sessions hitting with an old ball before match play.

Where is SGM Cricket located?

SGM Cricket Bats is based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. They handcraft English willow cricket bats and supply a full range of cricket gear including batting gloves, pads, thigh guards, bags, and training balls. Free local pickup is available in Melbourne and they ship Australia-wide.

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The choice of serious club cricketers across Australia.

SGM's Players Grade English Willow Cricket Bats are crafted from Grade 1 premium English willow, the same quality used by first-class and international cricketers. With straight, tightly-packed grains and a precision-pressed blade, these bats deliver the ideal balance of power, timing, and durability that demanding players expect.

Each bat is individually hand-shaped at our Melbourne workshop. Available in weights from 2.6 to 2.12 lbs to suit all batting styles, from technically sound stroke-makers to aggressive top-order batters.

Why Players Grade?

Grade 1 English Willow: premium straight grains, superior willow quality
Match-ready performance: tested and trusted at club and rep level
Choice of weights: 2.6 lbs through to 2.12 lbs available
Handcrafted in Melbourne: every bat individually shaped and finished
Custom profiles available: toe shape, spine height, and handle grip tailored to you

Whether you're playing Saturday afternoon club cricket or pushing for representative honours, a Players Grade SGM bat gives you the edge you need at the crease.

Australia-wide shipping. Free local Melbourne pickup. Custom orders welcome. Contact us.