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.

Reserve Edition English Willow Cricket Bats

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Buy English Willow Cricket Bats – Player’s Grade | Melbourne

Regular price $799.00

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Buy English Willow Cricket Bats – Player’s Grade 2.9 LBs | Melbourne

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Limited. Handpicked. Exceptional.

The SGM Reserve Edition represents the pinnacle of our craft. This small-batch, hand-selected range of top-tier English willow cricket bats is reserved for the most discerning players. Each blade is individually assessed for grain quality, willow density, and natural ping before being accepted into this exclusive collection.

Reserve Edition bats feature the finest Grade 1+ English willow, chosen from premium-quality clefts with 6 to 12 straight grains, minimal blemishes, and exceptional natural hardness. These are bats that perform as beautifully as they look.

Reserve Edition: What Sets It Apart

Grade 1+ English Willow: individually hand-selected clefts, top 10% of the harvest
6 to 12 straight grains: the hallmark of an elite English willow blade
Exceptional natural ping: minimal knock-in required, match-ready faster
Premium finish and aesthetics: showcase-worthy craftsmanship from our Melbourne workshop
Limited stock: only a handful produced per season, each uniquely individual
Fully customisable: weight, profile, toe shape, and sticker design available on request