{"product_id":"nk-sports-hitmen-kashmir-willow-scoop-cricket-bat","title":"NK Sports Hitmen Kashmir Willow Scoop Cricket Bat","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNK Sports Hitmen Kashmir Willow Scoop Cricket Bat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e~ A light, scooped-back tennis ball bat built for quick hands and clean hitting.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe NK Sports Hitmen is a Kashmir willow scoop bat made for hard tennis ball cricket. Its scooped back takes weight out of the blade, so the bat picks up fast and stays easy to swing through a full innings. At a Very Light 2lbs 4oz to 2lbs 6oz, it suits batters who rely on bat speed and timing rather than brute weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a 34-inch overall length and an 11.5-inch handle, the Hitmen sits comfortably in the hands of most adult players and works well in weekend leagues, tape ball games and tournament play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Players Choose the Hitmen\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScooped back profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWood removed from the back of the blade lowers the overall weight while keeping a full-width face. The result is fast pick-up and quick wrists through the shot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery Light weight band\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt roughly 1020 to 1080 grams, the Hitmen is easy to control on short-pitched deliveries and lets you react late to pace off a hard tennis ball.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull 4.25-inch face\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe wide blade gives a generous hitting area, helping you middle more balls and carry the ball over the infield.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Technical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWillow Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kashmir Willow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProfile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scoop (scooped back)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Light (2lbs 4oz - 2lbs 6oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Bat Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 34 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11.5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.25 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdges:\u003c\/strong\u003e 43.25 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpine:\u003c\/strong\u003e 56.5 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Short Handle (adult)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Ball:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hard tennis ball \/ tape ball\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll measurements are approximate and may vary based on the bat being selected.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho Is This For?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hitmen is ideal for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdult tennis ball and tape ball cricketers who want a light, fast bat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeague players looking for a dependable scoop bat for the season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBatters who prefer timing and bat speed over a heavy blade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\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\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\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComplete Your Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair this with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/topcricketstore.com\/collections\/heavy-cricket-tennis-balls-tape-ball\"\u003eHeavy Cricket Tennis Balls\u003c\/a\u003e and a fresh grip from our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/topcricketstore.com\/collections\/cricket-grips\"\u003eCricket Grips\u003c\/a\u003e range. Browse our full range of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/topcricketstore.com\/collections\/kashmir-willow-tennis-ball-bats\"\u003eKashmir Willow \/ Hard Tennis Ball Bats\u003c\/a\u003e, or check out \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/topcricketstore.com\/collections\/cricket-batting-accessories\"\u003eBat Accessories\u003c\/a\u003e here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll product photos shown are actual inventory images of bats currently in stock.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ Section\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ1: What ball is the NK Sports Hitmen designed for?\u003c\/strong\u003e The Hitmen is a Kashmir willow scoop bat made for hard tennis ball and tape ball cricket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ2: Can I use this bat with a leather ball?\u003c\/strong\u003e Some players do use Kashmir willow with a leather ball, but TopCricketStore does not recommend it. For leather ball cricket we only recommend English willow bats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ3: How much does the bat weigh?\u003c\/strong\u003e This listing is the Very Light weight band, 2lbs 4oz to 2lbs 6oz (about 1020 to 1080 grams).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ4: What size is this bat?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is an adult Short Handle bat with a 34-inch overall length and an 11.5-inch handle, which suits most adult players.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ5: What does a scoop bat do differently?\u003c\/strong\u003e The scooped back removes wood from behind the blade, lowering the weight for faster pick-up while keeping a wide hitting face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ6: Will the bat I receive match the measurements exactly?\u003c\/strong\u003e Measurements are approximate and can vary slightly from bat to bat, since each one is made from natural willow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ7: Does the bat need knocking in?\u003c\/strong\u003e Kashmir willow scoop bats used with tennis balls generally do not need knocking in, but a few minutes of light hitting with an old ball helps you get a feel for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"NK Sports","offers":[{"title":"Short Handle \/ Kashmir Willow \/ Very Light (2lbs 4oz - 2lbs 6oz)","offer_id":67589481660642,"sku":"CRIC-NKSP-KBAT-HITM-V340","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7924\/0418\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_4dfd0469-b5a0-4368-a9cf-c903bf482c6f.jpg?v=1791157354","url":"https:\/\/topcricketstore.com\/products\/nk-sports-hitmen-kashmir-willow-scoop-cricket-bat","provider":"TopCricketStore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}