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English Willow Grading

When it comes to purchasing your new bat, you'll probably want to know what grade of timber or willow has been used.

Most customers will of course look for the higher cricket bat willow grades available in the price range they are looking at. However is this a crucial factor in terms of selection?

In 2021 we sourced some information from one of the largest English Willow suppliers worldwide - JS Wright & Sons. When it comes to English Willow, this company is regarded as the world leader - it is very likely when purchasing a new English Willow bat from The Cricket Warehouse - JS Wright & Sons timber has been used.

New cricket bat? Where to begin?

You might be in the market for a new cricket bat, and be wondering where to begin? There are so many choices and brands available now that it can be difficult to find your ideal bat.

Cricket Bat selection

When choosing a bat, there are four key steps to getting the bat that’s perfect for you, and we believe the order of importance is something like this:

Cricket Bat Weight Guide | How to Choose the Right Bat Weight

Choosing the correct cricket bat weight is one of the most important performance decisions a player can make. The right bat is not the lightest or the heaviest — it is the heaviest bat a player can swing efficiently without losing control, timing or bat speed through the hitting zone.