{"product_id":"sg-king-of-jungle-2-koj-2-english-willow-cricket-bat","title":"SG King of Jungle 2 (KOJ 2) English Willow Cricket Bat","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSG King of Jungle 2 (KOJ 2) English Willow Cricket Bat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe King of Jungle 2 is the middle bat in SG's new KOJ series, built on \u003cstrong\u003eGrade 2 English willow\u003c\/strong\u003e. Grade 2 is where most serious club and league players land: close to the top selection in how it plays, without the price attached to a flawless-looking blade. 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 2\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe KOJ series runs 1, 2 and 3 in descending willow selection. The \u003cstrong\u003eKOJ 2\u003c\/strong\u003e is the value pick of the three: you keep genuine high-selection English willow and give up mainly cosmetic evenness in the grain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe stock it in \u003cstrong\u003eshort handle\u003c\/strong\u003e with a \u003cstrong\u003emedium\u003c\/strong\u003e pick-up, which is the default for most adult batters. Medium carries weight through the line on the drive while leaving enough hand speed for square shots.\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 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e SG King of Jungle (KOJ), mid-tier\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 2 suits a regular league batter who wants high-selection willow without going to the top of the range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClub and league players batting most weekends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBatters who want Grade 2 performance at a mid-range price\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone comparing the KOJ series and weighing grade against cost\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 2 mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is high-selection English willow one step below the top grade, usually with slightly more colour or marking in the blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ2: Is a Grade 2 bat noticeably worse than Grade 1?\u003c\/strong\u003e Mostly the difference is cosmetic. Grade 1 is more consistent across the face, but a good Grade 2 plays extremely well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ3: How does it compare to KOJ 1 and KOJ 3?\u003c\/strong\u003e KOJ 1 is Grade 1 and KOJ 3 is Grade 3. The KOJ 2 sits between them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ4: Does this bat need knocking in?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Knock it in properly and build up through the nets before you use it in a match.\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 \/ 2 \/ Medium (2lbs 9oz - 2lbs 10oz)","offer_id":48274866307298,"sku":"CRIC-SGXX-EBAT-KOJ2-SHME","price":499.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7924\/0418\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_76305e37-a449-4067-bf43-276bd59a3dfd.jpg?v=1787875211","url":"https:\/\/topcricketstore.com\/products\/sg-king-of-jungle-2-koj-2-english-willow-cricket-bat","provider":"TopCricketStore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}