{"product_id":"sg-klr-1-classic-english-willow-cricket-bat","title":"SG KLR-1 Classic English Willow Cricket Bat","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSG KLR-1 Classic English Willow Cricket Bat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe KLR-1 Classic is the flagship of SG's KL Rahul range and a \u003cstrong\u003eGrade 1 English willow\u003c\/strong\u003e bat. It sits above the standard KLR-1 players bat, using SG's highest production willow selection. SG has been making cricket equipment since 1931 out of Meerut, India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Players Choose the KLR-1 Classic\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade 1 willow\u003c\/strong\u003e is the top selection SG puts into a production blade: straight, even grain and clean colour across the face. At this level the bat is chosen on the quality of the timber itself, which is what gives you consistent response right across the middle rather than just in one spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe stock this in \u003cstrong\u003eshort handle\u003c\/strong\u003e with a \u003cstrong\u003emedium\u003c\/strong\u003e pick-up. Medium is where most senior batters settle, giving weight through the line on the drive without costing you hand speed 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 KLR (KL Rahul), Classic 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 KLR-1 Classic is a top-of-range purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremier league and representative players wanting Grade 1 willow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBatters upgrading from a mid-range KLR bat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors after the flagship of the KL Rahul line\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: How is this different from the SG KLR 1 Original Players bat?\u003c\/strong\u003e They are separate bats in the same range. The Classic is the higher tier and carries a Grade 1 stamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ2: 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\u003eQ3: Does a Grade 1 bat still need knocking in?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, and 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 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.\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":48274871877858,"sku":"CRIC-SGXX-EBAT-K1CL-SHME","price":1254.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7924\/0418\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_1db89101-80ed-4fde-b36d-3f9c92a4b79f.jpg?v=1787872915","url":"https:\/\/topcricketstore.com\/products\/sg-klr-1-classic-english-willow-cricket-bat","provider":"TopCricketStore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}