{"product_id":"mrf-genius-grand-exclusive-english-willow-cricket-bat","title":"MRF Genius Grand Exclusive English Willow Cricket Bat","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMRF Genius Grand Exclusive English Willow Cricket Bat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e~ Premium English willow, weighed and photographed before it ships.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MRF Genius Grand Exclusive is a full-size senior English willow bat built to hold up to a full season of leather-ball cricket. It comes up cleanly through the shot without feeling thin at contact, and is available in both a standard short handle and a long blade profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMRF has been one of the most recognised names in cricket for four decades, and its bats have been carried by some of the biggest names in the international game. Bats in this range are made in India and finished to MRF's senior specification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Players Choose the Grand Exclusive\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeighed individually, not estimated\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEvery bat in this listing has been put on the scale in our warehouse. The weight band shown is the band that bat actually falls into, not a nominal figure off a spec sheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShort handle or long blade\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe long blade option lengthens the hitting area and shortens the handle, which suits taller batters who want more bat in front of the ball. Choose the profile that matches how you set up at the crease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou see the bat you get\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe do not use manufacturer stock photography on bats. The images on this page are of the actual bat in stock, so you can look at the grain and the face before you commit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReady for the season\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLike all English willow bats, this one needs knocking in and oiling before match use. Our bat preparation service can handle that before it leaves us.\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\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Short Handle or Long Blade (adult)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium (2lbs 9oz – 2lbs 10oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-size senior profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBall Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suitable for leather ball cricket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e MRF\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade In:\u003c\/strong\u003e India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRange:\u003c\/strong\u003e Genius Grand Exclusive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brand new, unused\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShips From:\u003c\/strong\u003e Edison, NJ, USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho Is This For?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Grand Exclusive is ideal for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClub and league players who need a bat for a full leather-ball season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBatters stepping up from an entry-level or Kashmir willow bat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaller batters who prefer a long blade profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBrand Authority: Why MRF?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery MRF bat we list is bought through official supply channels and ships from our own warehouse rather than being drop-shipped from overseas.\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\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComplete Your Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair this with a grip and a bat cover from our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/topcricketstore.com\/collections\/cricket-batting-accessories\"\u003eCricket Batting Accessories\u003c\/a\u003e range, or browse the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/topcricketstore.com\/collections\/english-willow-cricket-bats\"\u003eEnglish Willow Cricket Bats\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/topcricketstore.com\/collections\/cricket-batting-accessories\"\u003eBat Accessories\u003c\/a\u003e here.\u003c\/p\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\u003ch2\u003eFAQ Section\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ1: Will I receive the exact bat in the photographs?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. We photograph our own stock rather than using manufacturer images, so the bat pictured is the bat that ships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ2: What is the difference between short handle and long blade?\u003c\/strong\u003e A long blade bat moves length from the handle into the blade, giving a bigger hitting area. It suits taller players; most adults are best served by the standard short handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ3: What weight is this bat?\u003c\/strong\u003e It falls in the medium band, 2lbs 9oz – 2lbs 10oz. Each bat is weighed individually before listing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ4: Does it come knocked in?\u003c\/strong\u003e It ships unknocked unless you add our bat preparation service at checkout. English willow needs knocking in and oiling before facing a hard ball.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ5: Is this genuine MRF stock?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. We buy through official channels only and can verify authenticity on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ6: Where does it ship from and how fast?\u003c\/strong\u003e It ships from our warehouse in Edison, New Jersey. Orders over $100 ship free within the US.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MRF","offers":[{"title":"Short Handle \/ Medium (2lbs 9oz - 2lbs 10oz)","offer_id":48236019187938,"sku":"CRIC-MRFX-EBAT-EXCL-SHME","price":319.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Long Blade \/ Medium (2lbs 9oz - 2lbs 10oz)","offer_id":48246806151394,"sku":"CRIC-MRFX-EBAT-EXCL-LBME","price":339.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7924\/0418\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_14b38688-df50-422c-9f4c-c12683c0bc97.jpg?v=1787180678","url":"https:\/\/topcricketstore.com\/products\/mrf-genius-grand-exclusive-english-willow-cricket-bat","provider":"TopCricketStore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}