{"product_id":"sg-klr-class-english-willow-cricket-bat","title":"SG KLR-Class English Willow Cricket Bat","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSG KLR-Class English Willow Cricket Bat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe KLR-Class sits in the upper half of SG's KLR range, the line built around KL Rahul. It is a high-selection \u003cstrong\u003eEnglish willow\u003c\/strong\u003e bat for batters who want a proper KLR blade without going all the way to the players edition. SG has been making cricket equipment since 1931 out of Meerut, India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Players Choose the KLR-Class\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRahul's game is built on balance and playing the ball late, and the KLR blades are shaped with that in mind rather than for pure power hitting. We stock this one in \u003cstrong\u003eshort handle\u003c\/strong\u003e with a \u003cstrong\u003emedium\u003c\/strong\u003e pick-up, the setup most adult batters get on with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt this point in the range the willow selection is good enough that the bat rewards proper preparation. Knock it in properly and the \u003cstrong\u003esweet spot\u003c\/strong\u003e broadens through the first season rather than staying narrow.\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\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e SG KLR (KL Rahul) 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 KLR-Class suits a regular league batter buying above the entry tier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClub and league players who bat most weekends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBatters who value balance and pick-up over sheer mass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone already in the SG KLR setup upgrading from a 150 or 250\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 does this differ from the KLR 250 or KLR Edition?\u003c\/strong\u003e The KLR range steps up through several tiers by willow selection and price. The KLR-Class sits above the 150 and 250 bats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ2: 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\u003eQ3: 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\u003eQ4: What does \"Medium\" mean in the weight option?\u003c\/strong\u003e The blade weighs between 2lbs 9oz and 2lbs 10oz. We weigh each bat individually before listing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ5: Is there a junior version?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, the KLR-Class junior\/youth bat is listed separately as a size 6.\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 \/ Medium (2lbs 9oz - 2lbs 10oz)","offer_id":48274871812322,"sku":"CRIC-SGXX-EBAT-KLRC-SHME","price":584.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7924\/0418\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_02459fa1-e1dd-43c4-8a51-55c1e2bffd72.jpg?v=1787875710","url":"https:\/\/topcricketstore.com\/products\/sg-klr-class-english-willow-cricket-bat","provider":"TopCricketStore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}