{"product_id":"dsc-blu-200-junior-youth-english-willow-cricket-bat","title":"DSC Blu 200 Junior \/ Youth English Willow Cricket Bat","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDSC Blu 200 Junior \/ Youth English Willow Cricket Bat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e~ Real English willow performance, sized for juniors.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DSC Blu 200 brings genuine English willow to junior cricket. Its mid-blade shape and big edges give young batters the ping and carry of a senior bat in a junior size, making it a natural upgrade from Kashmir willow once technique starts to settle.\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 Blu 200\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatural English willow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLighter and more responsive than Kashmir willow, so the ball comes off the bat faster for the same effort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMid-blade with big edges\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThick edges through the drive zone and a centred sweet spot suit juniors who score on both sides of the wicket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTreble-spring handle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReduces jarring on impact and adds strength where the handle meets the blade.\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 3 (DSC rates this range Grade 3+)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRange:\u003c\/strong\u003e DSC Blu\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 (junior)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable Weights:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1lb 8oz - 1lb 10oz, 1lb 11oz - 1lb 13oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSweet Spot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid blade\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 Thick, concentrated at the drive zone\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Round, treble-spring cane\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hex grip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho Is This For?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Blu 200 is ideal for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eJuniors (roughly ages 9-11) stepping up to English willow\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAcademy players who have outgrown a Kashmir willow bat\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eYoung batters who want a responsive bat for leather-ball matches\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-junior-youth-cricket-bats\"\u003eJunior English 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: Which size is this?\u003c\/strong\u003e We stock the Blu 200 in junior size 4. Use the size guide above to match it to your child's height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ2: What weights are in stock?\u003c\/strong\u003e Two weight bands: 1lb 8oz - 1lb 10oz and 1lb 11oz - 1lb 13oz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ3: Does an English willow bat need knocking in?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Knock the face and edges in with a bat mallet for around 4-6 hours and apply a light coat of linseed oil before using a leather ball.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ4: Can it be used with a tennis ball?\u003c\/strong\u003e It can, but English willow is designed for the leather ball and lasts longer when used for that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ5: Why choose English willow for a junior?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is lighter for the same size and gives more power for less effort, which helps young players develop proper timing.\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":"4 \/ 3 \/ (1lb 8oz - 1lb 10oz)","offer_id":67589328634082,"sku":"CRIC-DSCX-EBAT-BL20-4108","price":199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 \/ 3 \/ (1lb 11oz - 1lb 13oz)","offer_id":67589328666850,"sku":"CRIC-DSCX-EBAT-BL20-4111","price":199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7924\/0418\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_e4341a1c-6a73-40ee-8eef-93511987f11f.jpg?v=1791158104","url":"https:\/\/topcricketstore.com\/products\/dsc-blu-200-junior-youth-english-willow-cricket-bat","provider":"TopCricketStore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}