{"product_id":"sg-rp-150-english-willow-cricket-bat","title":"SG RP 150 English Willow Cricket Bat","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSG RP 150 English Willow Cricket Bat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe RP 150 is the entry point into SG's RP range, the line SG builds around Rishabh Pant. It is a genuine English willow blade for players who want a real leather-ball bat without stepping up to players-grade money. SG has been making cricket equipment since 1931 and turns out its bats from Meerut, India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Players Choose the RP 150\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003efull-size short handle\u003c\/strong\u003e bat in the \u003cstrong\u003elight\u003c\/strong\u003e pick-up band, which is where a lot of club batters actually play their best cricket. A lighter blade lets you play late, adjust to movement off the seam and still get through the line on the drive, instead of committing early because the bat is dragging you into the shot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it is \u003cstrong\u003eEnglish willow\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than Kashmir, the blade compresses and rebounds properly once it has been knocked in. The \u003cstrong\u003esweet spot\u003c\/strong\u003e opens up with use rather than staying dead, and that is the single biggest thing separating a leather-ball bat from a starter bat.\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 RP (Rishabh Pant) 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 Light (2lbs 7oz - 2lbs 8oz)\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 RP 150 suits a batter moving up from Kashmir willow into a first proper leather-ball bat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClub and league batters who want English willow without players-grade pricing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBatters who prefer a lighter pick-up and quick hands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone already in the SG RP setup looking for a second bat for nets and practice\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: Does this bat need knocking in?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Like any English willow bat it needs knocking in and gradual net use before you face a hard leather ball with it in a match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ2: How do I look after an English willow bat?\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 it, and store it somewhere dry and away from direct heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ3: What does \"Light\" mean in the weight option?\u003c\/strong\u003e The blade weighs between 2lbs 7oz and 2lbs 8oz. We weigh each bat individually before listing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ4: 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\u003eQ5: Can I use it with a tennis ball?\u003c\/strong\u003e You can, but it is built for leather-ball cricket and you will get considerably more life out of it there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ6: How is this different from the SG RP Icon or RP Ultimate?\u003c\/strong\u003e The RP 150 sits below both in the RP range. The Icon and Ultimate are built on higher-selection willow and priced accordingly.\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 \/ Light (2lbs 7oz - 2lbs 8oz)","offer_id":48274837242082,"sku":"CRIC-SGXX-EBAT-RP15-SHLI","price":109.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7924\/0418\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_07c3e1b0-ee84-447d-a1be-bebc3cbbc9d4.jpg?v=1787877706","url":"https:\/\/topcricketstore.com\/products\/sg-rp-150-english-willow-cricket-bat","provider":"TopCricketStore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}