BAS: The Meerut Brand Making Premium English Willow Accessible
BAS (Beat All Sports) is a Meerut-based cricket equipment manufacturer that's been producing bats since 1987. They're smaller than SS or SG but have carved out a reputation for offering premium English willow bats at prices that undercut the bigger brands — often by $50-100 for comparable willow grades.
We stock BAS bats and gloves at our Edison warehouse. This guide covers every BAS product we carry, the quality you can expect at each price point, and whether BAS is the right brand for your game.
BAS Bat Range: From $219 to $549
BAS Sporty — $219.99
The BAS Sporty at $219.99 is the entry point to BAS English willow. Grade 3-4 English willow with 5-7 grains, a traditional Indian bat profile (full face, mid-to-low sweet spot), and 33-36mm edges. The Sporty is BAS's answer to the SS Master 500 — similar quality at a slightly higher price, but with better finishing and a cleaner face. Good first English willow bat for club players moving up from Kashmir willow.
BAS Retro Plus — $399.99
The BAS Retro Plus at $399.99 uses Grade 2 English willow with a throwback profile — more concave back, slightly narrower blade, lower sweet spot. This is the bat for players who like the feel of older-style bats from the 1990s-2000s era when profiles were less aggressive and timing mattered more than edge size. 7-9 grains, traditional shape, understated stickers.
BAS Retro MSD Classic Long Blade — $369.99
The BAS Retro MSD Classic Long Blade at $369.99 is a longer-bladed version of the Retro Plus, designed for taller players who want extra reach without extra weight. The long blade adds about 1.5 inches to the hitting area while maintaining the same weight distribution. If you're over 6 feet tall and find standard blades feel short, this is worth a look.
BAS Blaster — $389.99
The BAS Blaster at $389.99 is the power-hitter's bat in the BAS range. 38-42mm edges, thick spine, aggressive profile built for maximum ball-striking. Grade 2 English willow with 6-8 grains. The Blaster competes with bats like the SS GG Smacker and Kookaburra Beast — heavy in the hitting zone, built for boundaries. If you bat at number 5-7 and your job is to score quickly, the Blaster is built for you.
BAS Player MSD Edition — $499.99
The BAS Player MSD Edition at $499.99 is the Dhoni-signature model. Grade 1-2 English willow, 8-11 straight grains, player-grade pressing, and a profile designed around MS Dhoni's preferences — slightly heavier pick-up, low-to-mid sweet spot, thick edges for the helicopter shot. The MSD Edition includes premium finishing with the Dhoni signature embossed on the blade. It competes with the SS Ton Player Edition at $549.99 — similar quality, $50 less.
BAS MSD Legend — $499.99
The BAS MSD Legend at $499.99 is the premium tier of the Dhoni range. Grade 1 English willow, 10-12 grains, maximum edge profile (40-44mm), and the heaviest spine BAS produces. The Legend is a limited-production bat — fewer than 500 made per year. It's functionally identical to the Player MSD Edition in profile but uses a higher cleft grade with visibly better grain structure.
BAS Bow 20/20 — $549.99
The BAS Bow 20/20 at $549.99 is BAS's T20-specific bat. The profile is engineered for the short format — slightly lighter pick-up than the Blaster, higher sweet spot for back-foot play, and a spine designed to maximise rebound speed rather than durability. Grade 1 English willow with 10-12 grains. This is a specialist T20 bat built for players who need to score at a strike rate of 130+.
BAS Batting Gloves — $74.99
The BAS Player Adult Batting Gloves at $74.99 are BAS's premium glove offering. Full finger protection with thermoplastic inserts, leather palm with reinforced wear patches, and ventilated finger stalls. The protection level is comparable to SG's top-end gloves at $50-60 — the $74.99 price reflects the premium leather and BAS branding rather than a measurable protection advantage.
BAS vs SS vs SG: Where BAS Fits
| Feature | BAS | SS | SG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price range | $219-$549 | $50-$899 | $65-$1,049 |
| Entry English willow | Sporty ($219) | Master 500 ($174) | Sunny Legend ($329) |
| Premium ceiling | Bow 20/20 ($549) | Gladiator ($899) | IK Original ($1,049) |
| Best value point | $389 Blaster | $249 Orange | $449 King Cobra |
| Dhoni connection | Yes (MSD Edition) | Yes (MSD Core) | No |
| Non-bat gear | Batting gloves only | Full range | Full range |
BAS occupies a specific niche: premium English willow bats without the premium brand markup. You're paying for the willow and the craftsmanship, not the marketing. The tradeoff is a smaller product range — BAS doesn't make pads, helmets, shoes, or bags. They're a bat company first.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BAS a legitimate cricket brand?
Yes. BAS (Beat All Sports) has been manufacturing cricket bats in Meerut, India since 1987 — 37 years. They're a smaller operation than SS or SG but have a legitimate factory, use genuine English willow, and export to multiple countries including the UK, Australia, and the US. MS Dhoni's endorsement (the MSD Edition and Legend models) is an officially licensed partnership, not an unauthorised use.
How does BAS willow quality compare to SS at the same price?
At $350-400, BAS typically offers one grade higher willow than SS. A BAS Blaster at $389 uses Grade 2 willow with 6-8 straight grains, while an SS Master 2000 at $259 uses Grade 3-4. The tradeoff is that SS has a broader model range at every price point and better finishing consistency. BAS wins on raw willow quality per dollar; SS wins on model variety and finishing polish.
Do BAS bats come with a warranty?
BAS bats carry a 12-month manufacturer's warranty against manufacturing defects (handle breakage at the splice, delamination of the blade). The warranty does NOT cover damage from inadequate knocking-in, misuse against non-leather balls, water damage, or toe damage from playing on hard surfaces without a toe guard. This is standard across all cricket bat brands — not specific to BAS.
Can I buy BAS equipment in the US?
Yes. TopCricketStore in Edison, NJ is an authorised BAS dealer in the United States. We stock the full BAS bat range (Sporty, Retro Plus, Blaster, Player MSD Edition, MSD Legend, Bow 20/20) and BAS batting gloves. Every BAS bat sold through our store comes with a certificate of authenticity. We ship nationwide.