Description
SG RP 150 Junior / Youth English Willow Cricket Bat
The junior RP 150 comes from SG's RP range, the line built around Rishabh Pant, in size 5 and size 6. It is genuine English willow at a junior price point, which is a rarer combination than it sounds — most bats at this size are Kashmir willow. SG has been making cricket equipment since 1931 out of Meerut, India.
Why Players Choose the RP 150 Junior
Size is the decision that matters most here. A bat that is too long pulls the hands down and encourages a bottom-handed swing. Size 5 and size 6 cover most players roughly 4ft 6in to 5ft 3in, and height is a much better guide than age.
Because the blade is English willow, it gives proper rebound off the middle once knocked in instead of deadening the ball the way a cheap starter bat does. For a junior playing hard-ball cricket that difference shows up in confidence as much as in runs.
Key Technical Specifications
- Willow: English willow
- Series: SG RP (Rishabh Pant) range
- Sizes: 5 and 6
- Size 5 Weight: 1lb 14oz - 2lbs
- Size 6 Weight: Super Light (2lbs - 2lbs 3oz)
- Ball Type: Leather ball
- Brand: SG (Sanspareils Greenlands)
- Country of Manufacture: India
- Preparation: Knocking in required before leather-ball use
- Condition: New, unused
Who Is This For?
A junior moving into organised hard-ball cricket.
- Age-group and school cricketers
- Players roughly 4ft 6in to 5ft 3in depending on size
- Parents wanting English willow without a premium price
Complete your kit with our SG English willow bats, cricket batting gloves, bat grips and cricket kit bags.
Photos 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.
FAQ Section
Q1: How do I pick between size 5 and size 6? Stand the bat upright beside the player. If the top of the handle sits around the hip, the size is right. Size 6 is the larger.
Q2: Should I size up so it lasts longer? No. An oversized bat is the most common cause of bottom-hand-dominant technique in young batters.
Q3: Does a junior bat need knocking in? Yes. English willow needs knocking in and gradual net use at any size before facing a hard leather ball.
Q4: How is this different from the adult RP 150? Same model line, different size. The adult version is short handle and is listed separately.
Q5: How do I look after it? 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.
Q6: Is English willow worth it for a junior? If they play hard-ball cricket, yes. It performs properly while technique is still forming.
Q7: Do you ship from the US? Yes. Every order ships from our Edison, New Jersey location, with free US shipping on orders over $100.
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