Who Is SG? India's Biggest Cricket Brand, Explained
Sanspareils Greenlands — SG to anyone who's ever padded up — is the largest cricket equipment manufacturer in India and has been since 1931. The company started in Meerut, about 70 km northeast of Delhi, making cricket balls by hand. By the 1980s, SG had become the official ball supplier for all Test matches played in India — a status it holds to this day.
What does that mean for a US cricketer walking into a weekend league game? SG is not a niche heritage brand. It's the mass-market backbone of Indian cricket, worn by schoolkids in Mumbai and Test players in Chennai. The gear is built for volume and durability, not just showroom appeal. And because TopCricketStore has stocked SG across categories since 2021, you can get the full range delivered to your door in the US without international shipping hassles.
This guide is the definitive US-market SG catalog — organized by category, with actual prices, player series explained, and honest advice on what's worth your money. No other US retailer has laid out the complete SG lineup this way.
SG Cricket Bats: The Complete Player Series & Grade Ladder
SG's bat range is structured around player endorsements — and unlike some brands that slap a name on a mid-tier bat, SG's Original Players grades are genuinely different constructions from their entry-level sticks. Here's the full lineup, from pro-grade down to beginner, all available at TopCricketStore:
Original Players Grade (Elite English Willow, $829.99–$1,049.99)
These are the bats SG makes for its sponsored internationals — the same pressing, same cleft grade, same handle construction. If you're spending this much, you're getting a Grade 1+ English willow blade.
- SG IK Original Players Cricket Bat ($1,049.99): Ishan Kishan's signature bat. Pronounced bow, thick edges, and a power profile built for aggressive strokeplay through the off-side. 2.8–2.10 lbs typical weight range. This is the top-tier bat in SG's entire lineup and the most expensive single product we carry.
- SG KL Rahul KLR 1 Original Players ($849.99): KL Rahul's classic-profile blade. Less aggressive bow than the IK, cleaner pick-up for timing players. If you're a top-order batter who relies on placement over power, this is the target.
- SG Hardik Pandya HP 33 Original Players ($849.99): Hardik's heavy-hitter profile. Shorter blade, thicker shoulders, built for clearing boundaries. 2.9+ lbs standard — not a bat for the wristy player.
Signature Series English Willow ($299.99–$549.99)
These carry the player name but use Grade 2–3 English willow instead of Grade 1. Lower price, still genuine performance. Best value spot in the SG range for serious league players.
- SG RP Icon English Willow Cricket Bat ($349.99): Rishabh Pant's accessible-tier bat. Same profile philosophy as his pro bat — slightly shorter blade, heavier pick-up for attacking cricket — but at Grade 3 willow pricing that's actually reachable for a club player.
- SG KLR Edition English Willow ($549.99): KL Rahul's mid-tier signature. Clean face, traditional shape, Grade 2 English willow.
- SG King Cobra English Willow ($449.99): The no-player-name power option. Aggressive profile without the endorsement premium — one of our best-selling SG bats.
- SG Triple Crown Ultimate English Willow ($359.99): Grade 3 English willow in a traditional mid-to-low sweet spot shape. Good value for a league bat.
- SG HP Icon English Willow 2026 ($349.99): Hardik Pandya's value-tier signature. Same attacking DNA, Grade 3 pricing.
Youth & Junior Bats ($64.99–$329.99)
- SG Sunny Legend Youth Harrow English Willow ($329.99): Named for Sunil Gavaskar — the original "Little Master." Harrow size (slightly smaller than full-size short handle), genuine English willow, built for serious youth players graduating to full-weight gear.
- SG Century Classic Junior English Willow Cricket Bat ($209.99): Full-size junior bat in English willow. Good first "real" bat for a committed youth player.
- SG Super Cover Junior Cricket Bat ($64.99): Kashmir willow entry point. The bat for beginners — inexpensive, durable, gets a kid into cricket without a $200+ commitment. Our most popular junior bat for new players.
SG Cricket Balls: From Test Match to Training
SG makes the red ball every Indian Test match is played with. That heritage trickles down through every tier:
- SG Test Red Leather Cricket Ball ($37.99): The closest you'll get to the official match ball — hand-stitched, 5½ oz, dyed red. Two-piece construction. For league cricket and serious net sessions.
- SG Test White Leather Cricket Ball ($39.99): White-ball equivalent for limited-overs play and evening net sessions. Same construction quality as the red.
- SG Club Red/White/Pink Leather Cricket Ball ($14.49–$14.99 each): The workhorse club ball. Three-piece construction, durable enough for 50+ overs of club cricket. Pink option for day-night practice.
- SG Prosoft Cricket Ball 136g ($9.99): Soft training ball — lower seam, softer core. Ideal for indoor nets, younger players, and coaching environments where a hard ball is risky.
- SG Supasoft Cricket Ball ($9.99): Even softer — borderline tennis ball feel with a cricket ball look. For kids and absolute beginners.
SG Batting Gloves: $24.99 to $84.99, Every Budget Covered
SG makes gloves across a wider price band than any other brand we carry. The top-tier pairs compete with premium UK brands at half the price.
- SG Hilite White Adult Batting Gloves ($84.99): The premium pick. High-density foam, reinforced fingers, full two-piece side bar. These are what a league player should buy if they're spending 20+ overs in the middle.
- SG RP 17 Cricket Batting Gloves ($64.99): Rishabh Pant's glove spec — aggressive styling, reinforced lead hand, molded finger rolls. Built for keepers who bat top 4 and need real protection.
- SG Savage Lite Adult Batting Gloves ($49.99): Lightweight and ventilated. For summer leagues where your hands sweat through three pairs of inners in an innings.
- SG Optipro Junior Batting Gloves ($24.99): Entry-level youth glove with solid finger protection. Good enough for school and club cricket.
SG Pads, Helmets & Protective Gear
Batting and Wicket Keeping Pads
- SG Megalite Adult Batting Pads ($69.99): Lightest adult pad SG makes. Traditional cane construction in a reduced-weight shell — good for long innings in the heat.
- SG Players Xtreme Adult Batting Pads ($69.99): Full protection with a modern contoured shape. Better knee roll than the Megalite.
- SG Test White Junior Batting Pads ($74.99): Premium junior option — three-piece knee roll, full-length cane. Built for serious youth players.
- SG Hilite Adult Wicket Keeping Pads ($54.99): Lightweight keeper-specific pad with reduced bulk at the ankle for mobility behind the stumps.
- SG Club Junior Keeping Pads ($34.99): Entry-level youth keeper option — functional, affordable.
Chest, Elbow & Thigh Guards
- SG Supalite Adult Chest Guard ($22.99): Ultra-light chest protection for batters who find traditional guards restrictive. Good for T20 where mobility matters.
- SG Proflex Adult Chest Guard ($19.99): Molded foam with ventilated panels. Better breathability than the Supalite.
- SG Super Test Adult Elbow Guard ($12.99): Reinforced elbow cup with full forearm coverage. Solid for batters facing quick bowling.
- SG Ultimate Combo Thigh Guard Junior ($39.99): Combo thigh + side guard for youth players. Waistband fit, adjustable positioning.
SG Wicket Keeping Gloves: The RP17 Standard
The SG RP 17 Adult Wicket Keeping Gloves ($99.99) are the gloves Rishabh Pant wears behind the stumps — reinforced palm, high-density foam at the webbing, and a cuff design that doesn't restrict wrist movement. If you're keeping to quick bowling in a US league, this is the pair.
For club-level keepers, the SG Club Adult Keeping Gloves ($44.99) offer solid protection at less than half the price. Soft flex webbing, decent cuff padding, and built to last a full season of league cricket.
SG Kit Bags, Full Kits & Accessories
Kit Bags
- SG 22 Yards X3 Wheelie Kit Bag ($89.99): Three-compartment adult wheelie that fits a full kit — bat, pads, gloves, helmet, shoes, clothing. Padded bat sleeve, reinforced wheels that don't snap on parking lot asphalt. Our most popular SG bag.
- SG 22 Yards Duffle Kit Bag ($69.99): Same capacity as the wheelie but carry-only. Lighter and cheaper.
- SG Blaze Junior Duffle Wheelie ($49.99): Scaled-down wheelie for youth players. Fits junior-sized gear with room to grow.
Full Junior Kits
- SG My First Cricket Kit (Ages 3-5) ($79.99): Complete starter set — plastic bat, plastic ball, stumps, and a carry bag. For introducing cricket to pre-schoolers.
- SG My First Cricket Kit Size 2 (Ages 6-8) ($99.99): Step up to real gear — Kashmir willow bat, soft ball, stumps, bag. The go-to birthday gift for cricket families.
- SG Eco Combo Kashmir Willow Junior Full Kit Set ($169.99): Everything a junior league player needs: Kashmir willow bat, batting gloves, pads, kit bag. The best value complete package in the store.
Training & Accessories
- SG Catch Bat ($49.99): Short-blade practice bat built for catching drills — coaches use these to hit high catches to fielders. Much better than a regular bat for this purpose.
- SG iBat Practice Bat ($59.99): Leather-faced technical training bat — thinner face, forces you to middle the ball. The same tool SG supplies to academies.
- SG Chevron/Chevtech Grips ($7.99 each): Classic chevron-pattern grip. Good general-purpose replacement. Pack of 3 available for $24.99.
- SG Players Cricket Grip ($9.00): Thicker, more cushioned than the Chevron. Better feel for players who prefer a fuller grip in the bottom hand.
- SG 1-Inch Bat Edge Tape ($5.99): Basic edge protection. One roll covers 2-3 bats.
SG Player Series: Who Uses What?
| Player | Bat Model | Price | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ishan Kishan | IK Original Players | $1,049.99 | Aggressive strokeplayers, attacking openers |
| KL Rahul | KLR 1 / KLR Edition | $549.99–$849.99 | Timing players, classical technique |
| Hardik Pandya | HP 33 / HP Icon | $349.99–$849.99 | Power hitters, middle-order finishers |
| Rishabh Pant | RP 17 / RP Icon / RP17 Gloves | $349.99–$829.99 | Attacking left-handers, keeper-batters |
| Sunil Gavaskar | Sunny Legend Youth | $329.99 | Junior players, classical-style youth |
How to Build an SG Kit: Three Real Budgets
Beginner Junior (Under $100): SG Super Cover Junior Bat ($64.99) + SG Optipro Junior Batting Gloves ($24.99) + SG Club Junior Keeping Pads as batting pads ($34.99) = ~$125. Add an SG Prosoft ball ($9.99) for net practice.
Club Player ($300–$500): SG King Cobra Bat ($449.99) + SG Savage Lite Gloves ($49.99) + SG Megalite Pads ($69.99) + SG 22 Yards Duffle Bag ($69.99) = ~$640. Drop to a KLR Icon ($299.99) to stay under $500.
Tournament Keeper-Batter ($700+): SG RP Icon Bat ($349.99) + SG RP17 Keeping Gloves ($99.99) + SG Hilite Keeping Pads ($54.99) + SG RP17 Batting Gloves ($64.99) + SG X3 Wheelie Bag ($89.99) = ~$660. Add an SG Test Red ball ($37.99) for match day.
What US Players Should Know About SG
Three things that matter for the American cricketer:
1. Availability has been the problem — until now. SG dominates India but has historically had thin distribution in the US. Most American players who wanted SG bats had to buy from Indian websites and pay $50–$80 in international shipping. TopCricketStore solved that — we stock SG bats, balls, gloves, pads, and kit bags in our US warehouse. When you order from us, it ships from within the country.
2. SG bats run slightly heavier than UK brands. If you're switching from a Gray-Nicolls or Kookaburra, be ready for 2-3 ounces more at the same size. Indian willow clefts tend to be denser, and SG's pressing technique produces a firmer face. This isn't a flaw — it means the bat takes longer to knock in but lasts longer once it's ready.
3. The value sweet spot is $299–$449. The KLR Icon ($299.99), RP Icon ($349.99), HP Icon ($349.99), and King Cobra ($449.99) are genuine English willow bats with proper performance characteristics, at prices where UK brands are still selling Kashmir willow. SG's mid-tier is where the brand does its best work.
SG vs Other Brands: Quick Comparison
If you're cross-shopping, here's how SG stacks up against brands we also carry:
- SG vs SS Ton: SS Ton is more premium-focused; SG covers a wider price range. SG has better ball options. SS Ton has deeper bat collection at the high end. Read our SS Cricket Bats Guide for a full comparison.
- SG vs CEAT: CEAT is newer to cricket (tire company turned bat maker). SG has 90+ years of cricket-only heritage. CEAT's Rohit Sharma RS-45 is a standout bat, but SG's player-grade options go deeper. See our CEAT Brand Guide.
- SG vs Gray-Nicolls: Gray-Nicolls is the premium English heritage play. SG is the Indian volume play — more models, wider price band, more gear categories. Our Gray-Nicolls Guide covers the GN lineup in depth.
Why SG Matters for Junior Cricket in America
American youth cricket is growing fast, and SG is uniquely positioned here. No other brand offers a complete, affordable junior pathway from "My First Cricket Kit" ($79.99 for age 3–5) through to the Sunny Legend English Willow at $329.99. The Eco Combo full kit at $169.99 is the single best-value junior cricket purchase in the US market — bat, gloves, and pads in one box from a brand that supplies Test cricket.
If you're a parent who's never held a cricket bat before but your kid just joined a school league, start with the Super Cover Junior ($64.99) and Optipro gloves ($24.99). Total commitment: under $100. If they're still playing next season, the gear path is clear.
Recommended Products
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are SG bats genuine English willow?
SG uses both English and Kashmir willow depending on the model. The Original Players series (IK, KLR 1, HP 33, RP 17) and Signature lines (KLR Edition, RP Icon, King Cobra, HP Icon, Triple Crown, RP Ultimate, Sunny Legend) are English willow. The Super Cover Junior and kit-set bats are Kashmir willow. Every English willow bat is labeled as such on its product page.
Why are SG bats cheaper than Kookaburra or Gray-Nicolls?
SG manufactures in Meerut, India, where labor and materials cost less than in the UK or Australia. The brand also operates at much higher volume — they produce equipment for millions of Indian cricketers, which drives per-unit costs down. Lower manufacturing cost doesn't mean lower quality; SG's Test balls and Original Players bats are world-class equipment.
How long do SG leather balls last?
The SG Test ball will go 80+ overs in match conditions with proper care. The Club ball holds up for 50-60 overs — enough for 2-3 league matches. Both require polishing on one side and occasional seam maintenance. For training, the Prosoft and Supasoft balls are nearly indestructible.
Do SG pads fit American sizes?
SG uses standard cricket sizing — Small, Medium, Large, and Junior sizes. If you're over 6'2" or have larger calves, go a size up from your usual. The Megalite pads run slightly narrower through the calf than the Players Xtreme.
What SG gear do professional players actually use?
Sachin Tendulkar used SG for years before his late-career switch. Current internationals using SG include Rishabh Pant (bats, gloves, pads), KL Rahul (bats), Hardik Pandya (bats), and Ishan Kishan (bats). SG also supplies balls for all BCCI domestic and international matches played in India.
Where can I buy authentic SG equipment in the USA?
TopCricketStore.com stocks the full SG range — bats, balls, gloves, pads, kit bags, protective gear, and junior sets — with US-based shipping. Every product on this page links directly to our store. We've carried SG since 2021 and verify authenticity on every shipment.