{"product_id":"sg-hp-t-20-english-willow-cricket-bat","title":"SG HP T-20 English Willow Cricket Bat","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSG HP T-20 English Willow Cricket Bat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HP T-20 is SG's white-ball bat in the HP range built around Hardik Pandya. It is a \u003cstrong\u003eGrade 4 English willow\u003c\/strong\u003e blade shaped for the short format, where the job is to hit through the line and clear the ring rather than bat all day. SG has been making cricket equipment since 1931 out of Meerut, India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Players Choose the HP T-20\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eT20 batting rewards \u003cstrong\u003ebat speed\u003c\/strong\u003e over pure mass, which is why we stock this one in both \u003cstrong\u003elight\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003emedium\u003c\/strong\u003e pick-up. Lighter lets you go late and still get the hands through on a slower ball; medium gives you more carry when you do catch it clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs \u003cstrong\u003eGrade 4 English willow\u003c\/strong\u003e it is a playing bat rather than a display piece. The willow is honest, unbleached selection that performs once knocked in, and it is priced so you can swing hard without worrying about the cost of a mistimed slog.\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\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4\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\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built for T20 and limited-overs cricket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Short Handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight Bands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light (2lbs 7oz - 2lbs 8oz) and Medium (2lbs 9oz - 2lbs 10oz)\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\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho Is This For?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HP T-20 suits a batter whose cricket is mostly white-ball.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiddle-order hitters in T20 and limited-overs leagues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayers who want a dedicated short-format bat alongside a red-ball bat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone in the SG HP setup after a Grade 4 playing 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: What does Grade 4 mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a lower selection of English willow than Grade 1 or 2, with more colour and marking in the blade. It plays properly, it just looks less pristine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ2: Does this bat need knocking in?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Like any English willow bat it needs knocking in and gradual net use before facing a hard leather ball in a match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ3: Can I use it for red-ball cricket?\u003c\/strong\u003e You can. It is built with the short format in mind, but there is nothing stopping you using it in longer formats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ4: Should I take the light or the medium?\u003c\/strong\u003e Light suits players who rely on hand speed. Medium suits players who want more weight behind the ball. Same blade either way.\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: Is this a full-size adult bat?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Short handle is the standard adult size and generally suits players from around 5ft 9in upward.\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":"Short Handle \/ 4 \/ Light (2lbs 7oz - 2lbs 8oz)","offer_id":48274866176226,"sku":"CRIC-SGXX-EBAT-HPT2-SHLI","price":309.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Short Handle \/ 4 \/ Medium (2lbs 9oz - 2lbs 10oz)","offer_id":48274866208994,"sku":"CRIC-SGXX-EBAT-HPT2-SHME","price":309.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7924\/0418\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_f08c458f-c820-4099-ac34-38d717dc0fde.jpg?v=1787953076","url":"https:\/\/topcricketstore.com\/products\/sg-hp-t-20-english-willow-cricket-bat","provider":"TopCricketStore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}