{"product_id":"sg-hp-150-junior-youth-english-willow-cricket-bat","title":"SG HP 150 Junior \/ Youth English Willow Cricket Bat","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSG HP 150 Junior \/ Youth English Willow Cricket Bat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe junior HP 150 comes from SG's HP range, built around Hardik Pandya, in size 5 and size 6. It is genuine \u003cstrong\u003eEnglish willow\u003c\/strong\u003e at a junior price, which is unusual at this size where most bats are Kashmir willow. SG has been making cricket equipment since 1931 out of Meerut, India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Players Choose the HP 150 Junior\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe list the size 5 in \u003cstrong\u003etwo separate weight bands\u003c\/strong\u003e because the bats we received genuinely differ — one sits in the 1lb 11oz to 1lb 13oz range and one in the 1lb 14oz to 2lbs range. For a small player that difference is significant, so we would rather you choose it than have it chosen for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize is still the first decision. \u003cstrong\u003eSize 5 and size 6\u003c\/strong\u003e cover most players roughly 4ft 6in to 5ft 3in, and height is a better guide than age. Because the blade is \u003cstrong\u003eEnglish willow\u003c\/strong\u003e, it rebounds properly off the middle once knocked in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Technical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWillow:\u003c\/strong\u003e English willow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e SG HP (Hardik Pandya) range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 and 6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize 5 Weights:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1lb 11oz - 1lb 13oz, and 1lb 14oz - 2lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize 6 Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Super Light (2lbs - 2lbs 3oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBall Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leather ball\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e SG (Sanspareils Greenlands)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Knocking in required before leather-ball use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New, unused\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho Is This For?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA junior playing organised hard-ball cricket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge-group and school cricketers in leather-ball leagues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmaller players who need the lighter of the two size 5 options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParents upgrading from a Kashmir willow starter bat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComplete your kit with our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sg-english-willow-cricket-bats\"\u003eSG English willow bats\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cricket-batting-gloves\"\u003ecricket batting gloves\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bat-grips\"\u003ebat grips\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cricket-kit-bags\"\u003ecricket kit bags\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhotos show the actual bat in stock. Every bat we list is photographed in our Edison, NJ showroom, so the bat in the images is the bat you receive. Grain count and blade markings vary naturally from piece to piece.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ Section\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ1: Why are there two size 5 options?\u003c\/strong\u003e The two size 5 bats we have in stock fall into different weight bands. They are otherwise the same model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ2: Which size 5 weight should I choose?\u003c\/strong\u003e Lighter is usually safer for a younger or smaller player. If they can hold the bat up one-handed at shoulder height without dropping it, the weight is manageable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ3: How do I pick between size 5 and size 6?\u003c\/strong\u003e Stand the bat upright beside the player. If the top of the handle sits around the hip, the size is right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ4: Does a junior bat need knocking in?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. English willow needs knocking in and gradual net use at any size before facing a hard leather ball.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ5: How do I look after it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Oil the face lightly with raw linseed a couple of times a season, keep an anti-scuff sheet and toe guard on, and store it dry and away from heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ6: How is this different from the adult HP 150?\u003c\/strong\u003e Same model line, different size. The adult version is short handle and is listed separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ7: Do you ship from the US?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Every order ships from our Edison, New Jersey location, with free US shipping on orders over $100.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SG","offers":[{"title":"5 \/ (1lb 11oz - 1lb 13oz)","offer_id":48274937970914,"sku":"CRIC-SGXX-EBAT-HP15-511O","price":129.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 \/ (1lb 14oz - 2lbs)","offer_id":48274938003682,"sku":"CRIC-SGXX-EBAT-HP15-514O","price":129.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 \/ Super Light (2lbs - 2lbs 3oz)","offer_id":48274938036450,"sku":"CRIC-SGXX-EBAT-HP15-6SLX","price":139.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7924\/0418\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_f5f04a7a-0c54-43c3-b42e-01592ce0e80b.jpg?v=1787946278","url":"https:\/\/topcricketstore.com\/products\/sg-hp-150-junior-youth-english-willow-cricket-bat","provider":"TopCricketStore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}