SS is trusted by modern greats. Suryakumar Yadav (SKY) uses the SS Sky Original Players Bat, known for its 360-degree stroke play design and endorses the SS Sky Bat Series. Ravindra Jadeja and Jonny Bairstow are also key faces of the brand, while the legendary MS Dhoni has used SS throughout his career. You can view our full Original Player Cricket Bats collection to see the exact profiles used by these pros.

SS offers a bat for every style. The SS Vintage Finisher is a callback to classic profiles with modern edges, while the Master Series offers incredible value for club cricketers. For those who want the absolute best in terms of willow grade and performance, the Gladiator and Legend series remain top-tier choices.

These bats are shaped for different roles:

• SS SKY (Surya Kumar Yadav): Designed for modern T20 play. It typically features a "duckbill" toe (less wood at the bottom) to shift the balance point up. This makes the bat feel lighter, allowing for the incredibly fast hands needed for scoops and ramps.
• SS Dhoni (Vintage/Thala): Designed for raw power. It usually carries more weight at the bottom (full toe) and has a lower sweet spot. This extra mass behind the ball is perfect for drilling yorkers and hitting straight down the ground.

"TON" is SS's heritage mark of quality. Originally, it stood for a bat capable of scoring a "Ton" (100 runs). Today, it signifies that the bat uses SS's premium "embossed" stickers and has passed their higher quality control checks for handle flexibility and cleft drying.

The grade primarily determines the bat's "ping" (rebound) and weight distribution. Higher grades (like Grade 1+) offer superior rebound and a lighter pickup, allowing for better timing and power with less effort. Lower grades (Grade 3 or 4) are often denser and more durable, making them excellent "workhorse" bats for heavy hitting or daily practice.

Yes, that is often called a "Full Spine" profile. By keeping the spine high all the way to the bottom, SS ensures the "sweet spot" extends lower down the blade. This is crucial for playing on American pitches (which can be low bounce) or synthetic turf, where you often have to hit the ball closer to the toe.

Yes, SS produces excellent bats for young stars check out our SS Junior English Willow Bats Collection. The SS Custom Junior and Dynasty ranges are designed with lighter pickups to help juniors maintain good technique. If you aren't sure which size to buy (Size 4, 5, 6, or Harrow), check out our Ultimate Parent's Guide to Junior Bats before you purchase.