{"product_id":"players-grade-english-willow-cricket-bat-2-7-lbs-buy-melbourne","title":"Players Grade English Willow Cricket Bat 2.7 LBs | Buy Melbourne","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2.7 lbs Players Grade is built for cricketers who play with their hands. The 1125-gram lighter mass unlocks natural bat speed through the hitting zone; your timing does the work, not your arms. This bat rewards technique, precision, and soft hands. Edges sing. Late cuts land. Drives flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Is the 2.7 LBs Right For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the stroke player's weight. It suits technically refined batters, openers who need to play late and soft against early movement, players who find mid-weight bats shortening their backlift under pressure, and anyone who has been told their bat is “too heavy” by a coach or physio. It's also a common choice for female cricketers and shorter players who want a full-size blade without the arm fatigue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your runs come from placement, timing, and reading the ball early rather than brute force, the 2.7 will feel alive in your hands in a way heavier bats never do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose a Players Grade English Willow Bat?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade 1 English Willow:\u003c\/strong\u003e The same grade used in first-class and international cricket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2.7 LBs Light Pickup:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maximum bat speed, natural timing, less load on wrists and forearms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCustomisation Available:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built to your exact requirements, weight verified, profile and grip chosen by you\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFree Postage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Free delivery within Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBat Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.7 lbs (1125 g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProfile Options:\u003c\/strong\u003e SS Duck Bill Profile for enhanced control, or Full Profile for powerful hitting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdges:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thicker edges for a larger sweet spot and increased power off the meat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCustomisation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Can be custom-built to your exact weight and profile requirements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1-year warranty on the handle only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKnocking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Must be knocked in before use. Knocking-in service available at an additional cost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompare Weights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant more power with a heavier pickup? See the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/players-grade-english-willow\"\u003ePlayers Grade 2.7 LBs\u003c\/a\u003e. For a full breakdown of how to choose your weight, read our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/cricket-bat-weight-guide\"\u003eCricket Bat Weight Guide\u003c\/a\u003e or browse the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/players-grade-english-willow-cricket-bats\"\u003efull Players Grade range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SGM Cricket Bats","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49278430806273,"sku":null,"price":699.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/4283\/5201\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_7ab41877-60da-471a-8ab7-00374f294f1f.png?v=1781914836","url":"https:\/\/sgmcricketbats.com.au\/products\/players-grade-english-willow-cricket-bat-2-7-lbs-buy-melbourne","provider":"SGM Cricket Bats","version":"1.0","type":"link"}