Description
Somi Exploder English Willow Cricket Bat
~ Built for batters who clear the ropes.
The Somi Exploder is a short-handle English willow bat for leather-ball batters who play an attacking game. It sits in the upper-middle of the Somi range, above the Sapphire and below the MSD Punch.
Somi is the bat label of Somi Kohli, the Indian bat maker behind BAS, whose workshop built bats for MS Dhoni, including the lighter bat Dhoni asked for at the 2019 World Cup.
Why Players Choose the Exploder
Power-focused English willow
The Exploder is aimed at batters who want to hit through the line. Each blade is hand-selected English willow, so every bat has its own grain and feel.
Thick, contoured edges
Like the rest of the Somi English willow range, the edges are contoured to keep thickness behind the sweet spot, which helps mistimed shots still travel.
Round Sarawak cane handle
A round handle in imported Sarawak cane gives a familiar grip and absorbs shock on off-centre hits.
Key Technical Specifications
- Range: Somi English willow - upper-mid range power bat
- Willow Type: English willow, hand-selected
- Size: Short Handle (adult)
- Edges: Thick, contoured (varies by cleft)
- Handle: Imported Sarawak cane, round handle
- Toe: Toe protector fitted
- Cover: Full-length padded Somi bat cover
- Available Weights: Light (2lbs 7oz - 2lbs 8oz), Medium (2lbs 9oz - 2lbs 10oz)
- Recommended Ball: Leather ball (knock in before match use)
Who Is This For?
The Somi Exploder is ideal for:
- Adult leather-ball batters with an attacking, boundary-hitting style
- T20 and limited-overs league players
Why Buy From TopCricketStore?
Every Somi bat we sell is genuine stock, shipped fast from our warehouse and store in Edison, NJ, USA. Spend over $100 and shipping is on us. Want to see the bat first? Visit us in Edison or call 732-250-3598.
Complete Your Kit
See the full range of Somi cricket bats or browse all English willow cricket bats. Check out Bat Accessories here.
Size Guide: How to choose the perfect sized bat for you
All product photos shown are actual inventory images of bats currently in stock.
FAQ Section
Q1: What is the Somi Exploder? It is a short-handle English willow cricket bat from Somi, positioned as a power bat in the upper-middle of the Somi range, with thick contoured edges and a Sarawak cane round handle.
Q2: Is the Somi Exploder the same as the BAS Exploder? No. They are separate bats from separate brands. Somi is Somi Kohli's newer label; BAS is the older brand he founded. Check the sticker and the listing vendor to be sure which one you are buying.
Q3: How does the Exploder compare with the MSD Punch and the Sapphire? The Exploder sits between them: above the Sapphire and below the MSD Punch in Somi's range. Choose the MSD Punch if you want Somi's MSD-series willow, or the Sapphire for a traditional shape at a lower price.
Q4: What weight will I get? Choose Light (2lbs 7oz - 2lbs 8oz) or Medium (2lbs 9oz - 2lbs 10oz). Every bat is a natural cleft, so call us if you want the exact weight of a specific bat.
Q5: What grade of willow is it? Somi does not publish a grade stamp for this model, so we do not print one. Ask us and we will check the grains on the actual bat in stock.
Q6: Does this bat need knocking in? Yes. Like every English willow bat, knock it in for 4-6 hours with a bat mallet and play throw-downs with an old ball before it faces a new leather ball.
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