{"product_id":"dsc-blak-400-adult-english-willow-cricket-bat","title":"DSC Blak 400 Adult English Willow Cricket Bat","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDSC Blak 400 Adult English Willow Cricket Bat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e~ Grade 1 willow, big edges, built to dominate.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DSC Blak 400 is a Grade 1 English willow bat for batters who want to take the game on. A powerful profile with large edges and a generous sweet spot means good contact travels and edges still carry, while a pronounced bow keeps the pick-up quick for its size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDSC (Delux Sports Company) has been hand-making cricket bats in Batala, Punjab for decades, and its willow is trusted by international batters including David Miller and Usman Khawaja. Every DSC bat we sell is sourced through authorised channels and shipped from our US warehouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Players Choose the Blak 400\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade 1 English willow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTop-grade cleft with straighter grains, chosen for performance and a crisp ping straight off the shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMassive edges at the drive zone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTraditional shaping concentrates wood where the ball is struck most, so drives through the line come off with real power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTreble-spring handle and pronounced bow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe handle absorbs shock on full-blooded shots, and the bow gives a light, balanced pick-up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Technical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWillow Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e English Willow\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRange:\u003c\/strong\u003e DSC Blak\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Short Handle, round, treble-spring cane\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light (2lbs 7oz - 2lbs 8oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pronounced\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdges:\u003c\/strong\u003e Massive, concentrated at the drive zone\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSweet Spot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generous, traditional placement\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hex grip\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProfile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Powerful, traditionally shaped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho Is This For?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Blak 400 is ideal for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eClub and league batters playing competitive leather-ball cricket\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAggressive stroke-makers who want edges that still carry\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePlayers upgrading from Grade 2-3 willow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize Guide:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/topcricketstore.com\/blogs\/blog-posts\/how-to-choose-the-perfect-sized-bat-for-you\"\u003eHow to choose the perfect sized bat for you\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComplete Your Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair this bat with a grip and scuff sheet from our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/topcricketstore.com\/collections\/cricket-batting-accessories\"\u003eBat Accessories\u003c\/a\u003e, and browse the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/topcricketstore.com\/collections\/english-willow-cricket-bats\"\u003eEnglish Willow Bats\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Buy From TopCricketStore?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShipped fast directly from our warehouse in \u003cstrong\u003eEdison, NJ, USA\u003c\/strong\u003e. Spend over $100 and shipping is on us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ Section\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ1: What grade of willow is the Blak 400?\u003c\/strong\u003e Grade 1 English willow, the top grade in DSC's Blak range below the Pro and Player Edition bats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ2: What handle and weight is in stock?\u003c\/strong\u003e Short Handle in the Light band (2lbs 7oz - 2lbs 8oz).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ3: Does it need knocking in?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Knock in the face and edges with a bat mallet for 6-8 hours and apply a thin coat of linseed oil before playing with a new leather ball.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ4: Is it suitable for tennis ball cricket?\u003c\/strong\u003e English willow is designed for the leather ball. Tennis ball use is fine occasionally, but it is not what this bat is built for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ5: What makes the Blak range different?\u003c\/strong\u003e Blak bats pair DSC's traditional big-edge shaping and treble-spring handle with a distinctive black sticker set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ6: Where does it ship from?\u003c\/strong\u003e From our warehouse in Edison, NJ. Orders over $100 ship free in the US.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DSC","offers":[{"title":"Short Handle \/ 1 \/ Light (2lbs 7oz - 2lbs 8oz)","offer_id":67589329322210,"sku":"CRIC-DSCX-EBAT-BK40-SHLI","price":399.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7924\/0418\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_12cec250-eef4-4178-8095-3497bb838d58.jpg?v=1791156958","url":"https:\/\/topcricketstore.com\/products\/dsc-blak-400-adult-english-willow-cricket-bat","provider":"TopCricketStore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}