{"product_id":"premium-cricket-bats-english-willow-buy-melbourne","title":"Premium cricket bats | English Willow Cricket Bat | Buy Melbourne","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePREMIUM CRICKET BATS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for Performance. Selected on Ping.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerformance Edition bats are for cricketers who care about how a bat performs, not how it looks on a shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMade 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose a Performance Edition English Willow Bat?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe traditional grading system focuses on grain count, visual appearance, and colour. We don’t — because none of that guarantees performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerformance 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBat Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Available from 2.5 lbs to 2.12 lbs for a perfect balance across all playing styles\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\u003eThicker Edges:\u003c\/strong\u003e Larger sweet spot and increased power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\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 additional cost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Custom Build (to your exact specs) or Ready-made workshop bats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFree Postage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Free delivery on all orders over $150 within Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Is This Bat For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the ideal choice if you:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCare more about runs than looks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWant top-level performance at better value\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand that cosmetics do not equal quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWant a bat custom-built to your exact requirements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out our socials for examples of previous bats made or to view current available clefts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNot Sure Which Bat Is Right for You?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead our full \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/cricket-bat-buying-guide\"\u003eCricket Bat Buying Guide\u003c\/a\u003e for help choosing your grade, weight and profile, or check the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/cricket-bat-size-guide\"\u003eCricket Bat Size Guide\u003c\/a\u003e to find the right size for your height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurious how Performance, Players and Reserve compare? Read \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/english-willow-cricket-bat-grades-explained\"\u003eEnglish Willow Cricket Bat Grades Explained\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlready own a bat rather than buying new? 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