{"product_id":"sg-rp-150-junior-youth-english-willow-cricket-bat","title":"SG RP 150 Junior \/ Youth English Willow Cricket Bat","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSG RP 150 Junior \/ Youth English Willow Cricket Bat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe junior RP 150 comes from SG's RP range, the line built around Rishabh Pant, in size 5 and size 6. It is genuine \u003cstrong\u003eEnglish willow\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Players Choose the RP 150 Junior\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize is the decision that matters most here. A bat that is too long pulls the hands down and encourages a bottom-handed swing. \u003cstrong\u003eSize 5 and size 6\u003c\/strong\u003e cover most players roughly 4ft 6in to 5ft 3in, and height is a much better guide than age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the blade is \u003cstrong\u003eEnglish willow\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\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\u003eSizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 and 6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize 5 Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1lb 14oz - 2lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize 6 Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Super Light (2lbs - 2lbs 3oz)\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\u003eA junior moving into organised hard-ball cricket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge-group and school cricketers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayers roughly 4ft 6in to 5ft 3in depending on size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParents wanting English willow without a premium price\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 do I pick between size 5 and size 6?\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ2: Should I size up so it lasts longer?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. An oversized bat is the most common cause of bottom-hand-dominant technique in young batters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ3: Does a junior bat need knocking in?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. English willow needs knocking in and gradual net use at any size before facing a hard leather ball.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ4: How is this different from the adult RP 150?\u003c\/strong\u003e Same model line, different size. The adult version is short handle and is listed separately.\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 English willow worth it for a junior?\u003c\/strong\u003e If they play hard-ball cricket, yes. It performs properly while technique is still forming.\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":"5 \/ (1lb 14oz - 2lbs)","offer_id":48274937905378,"sku":"CRIC-SGXX-EBAT-RP15-514O","price":129.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 \/ Super Light (2lbs - 2lbs 3oz)","offer_id":48274937938146,"sku":"CRIC-SGXX-EBAT-RP15-6SLX","price":139.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7924\/0418\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_4a2fc65d-9805-43d2-85fb-3b2374b91f0c.jpg?v=1787947033","url":"https:\/\/topcricketstore.com\/products\/sg-rp-150-junior-youth-english-willow-cricket-bat","provider":"TopCricketStore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}