{"product_id":"sg-king-of-jungle-1-koj-1-english-willow-cricket-bat","title":"SG King of Jungle 1 (KOJ 1) English Willow Cricket Bat","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSG King of Jungle 1 (KOJ 1) English Willow Cricket Bat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe King of Jungle 1 is the top of SG's new KOJ series and a \u003cstrong\u003eGrade 1 English willow\u003c\/strong\u003e bat. Grade 1 is the highest selection SG puts into a production blade: straight, even grain and clean colour, chosen for players who want the willow itself to do the work. SG has been making cricket equipment since 1931 out of Meerut, India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Players Choose the King of Jungle 1\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe KOJ series runs 1, 2 and 3 in descending willow selection, and the \u003cstrong\u003eKOJ 1\u003c\/strong\u003e sits at the top. At this level you are paying for grain structure and consistency across the blade rather than for cosmetics, and the difference shows in how quickly the bat comes into its own after knocking in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe stock this one in \u003cstrong\u003eshort handle\u003c\/strong\u003e with a \u003cstrong\u003emedium\u003c\/strong\u003e pick-up, the combination most senior batters settle on. Medium gives you weight behind the ball through the line without sacrificing the hand speed you need square of the wicket.\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 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e SG King of Jungle (KOJ), top of the range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Short Handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight Band:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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\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\u003eThe KOJ 1 is for a serious batter buying at the top of a range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremier league and representative players who want Grade 1 willow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBatters who have outgrown mid-range blades and want top selection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors and players wanting the flagship bat of SG's newest series\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 1 mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is the top selection of English willow in a production bat, with straighter, more even grain and cleaner colour than lower grades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ2: How does the KOJ 1 differ from KOJ 2 and KOJ 3?\u003c\/strong\u003e The series descends by willow grade. KOJ 1 is Grade 1, KOJ 2 is Grade 2 and KOJ 3 is Grade 3.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ3: Does a Grade 1 bat still need knocking in?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, and arguably more carefully. Knock it in properly and build up through the nets before match use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ4: 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 direct heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ5: Does more grain mean a better bat?\u003c\/strong\u003e Not on its own. Grain count is one signal among several, and a Grade 1 blade is selected on the whole picture rather than on grains alone.\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 \/ 1 \/ Medium (2lbs 9oz - 2lbs 10oz)","offer_id":48274866274530,"sku":"CRIC-SGXX-EBAT-KOJ1-SHME","price":919.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7924\/0418\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_d3bffd1f-a431-4acd-9488-60eabc65a343.jpg?v=1787874872","url":"https:\/\/topcricketstore.com\/products\/sg-king-of-jungle-1-koj-1-english-willow-cricket-bat","provider":"TopCricketStore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}