Understanding the grade of English Willow helps you choose the right bat for your budget and performance needs. All SG bats are crafted from hand-selected English Willow.
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Grade 1+ (Player Edition / Limited):
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Models: Sunny Tonny Legend, Players Edition
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Profile: The absolute best willow available. Visually stunning with 8-12+ straight, even grains. Free from blemishes on the playing face. These are the same clefts reserved for international pros.
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Grade 1 (Top Tier):
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Models: Sunny Tonny Classic, Triple Crown Ultimate
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Profile: Premium quality with 6-9 straight grains. May have very minor specks but offers exceptional performance and ping. Designed for serious club and league cricketers.
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Grade 2 (Performance):
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Models: Triple Crown Classic, some Icon models
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Profile: Excellent value. Typically 5-7 grains with some minor blemishes or "redwood" on the edges (which creates durability). Delivers near-Grade 1 performance at a better price point.
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Grade 3 (Club Level):
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Models: Icon, xTreme, Cobra
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Profile: The workhorse grade. 4-6 grains with more visible markings or butterfly stains. These bats are durable and offer fantastic power-to-price value for weekend warriors.
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