SG English Willow bats listed on TopCricketStore, including the Sunny Tonny, Triple Crown, and Icon series, are designed specifically for professional leather ball cricket. For hard tennis ball cricket, we recommend looking at our Kashmir Willow specific collection.

Most SG bats come with a basic factory press, but they are not fully knocked in. To prevent damage and ensure the willow performs correctly, we highly recommend adding our "Professional Machine Knocking" service before using the bat in a match.

Yes. American cricket pitches often vary between synthetic turf and grass. SG bats feature a "mid-to-low" sweet spot, which is excellent for the variable bounce often found on US wickets, allowing for powerful drives and controlled back-foot play.

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.