{"product_id":"sg-king-of-jungle-3-koj-3-english-willow-cricket-bat","title":"SG King of Jungle 3 (KOJ 3) English Willow Cricket Bat","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSG King of Jungle 3 (KOJ 3) English Willow Cricket Bat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe King of Jungle 3 is the entry bat in SG's new KOJ series, built on \u003cstrong\u003eGrade 3 English willow\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is the cheapest way into the series while still being a genuine English willow leather-ball bat. 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 3\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrade 3 willow carries more colour and marking than the higher grades, and that is essentially what you are paying less for. Structurally it is the same species of blade, and once it is knocked in properly it performs as a match bat rather than a compromise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe stock the KOJ 3 in \u003cstrong\u003eshort handle\u003c\/strong\u003e in both \u003cstrong\u003elight\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003emedium\u003c\/strong\u003e pick-up, so you can pick the balance that suits how you play rather than taking whatever is left.\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 3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e SG King of Jungle (KOJ), entry 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 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\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 3 suits a player who wants the KOJ series without top-grade pricing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClub batters who care how a bat plays more than how it looks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayers wanting a second match bat or a hard-use net bat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone moving up into English willow for the first time\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 3 mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is English willow with more natural colour and marking than Grades 1 and 2. It is a cosmetic grading, not a structural one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ2: Will a Grade 3 bat last as long?\u003c\/strong\u003e Looked after and knocked in properly, yes. Preparation and care matter far more than grade for how long a bat survives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ3: How does it compare to KOJ 1 and KOJ 2?\u003c\/strong\u003e KOJ 1 is Grade 1 and KOJ 2 is Grade 2. The KOJ 3 is the entry point of the series.\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 weight behind the shot. 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 \/ 3 \/ Light (2lbs 7oz - 2lbs 8oz)","offer_id":48274866372834,"sku":"CRIC-SGXX-EBAT-KOJ3-SHLI","price":334.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Short Handle \/ 3 \/ Medium (2lbs 9oz - 2lbs 10oz)","offer_id":48274866405602,"sku":"CRIC-SGXX-EBAT-KOJ3-SHME","price":334.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7924\/0418\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_ee793a10-8ba7-4bf4-8452-5fdf21906f0a.jpg?v=1787955167","url":"https:\/\/topcricketstore.com\/products\/sg-king-of-jungle-3-koj-3-english-willow-cricket-bat","provider":"TopCricketStore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}