{"product_id":"somi-exploder-english-willow-cricket-bat","title":"Somi Exploder English Willow Cricket Bat","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSomi Exploder English Willow Cricket Bat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e~ Built for batters who clear the ropes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSomi 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Players Choose the Exploder\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower-focused English willow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThick, contoured edges\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLike 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRound Sarawak cane handle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA round handle in imported Sarawak cane gives a familiar grip and absorbs shock on off-centre hits.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Technical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRange:\u003c\/strong\u003e Somi English willow - upper-mid range power bat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWillow Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e English willow, hand-selected\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Short Handle (adult)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdges:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thick, contoured (varies by cleft)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Imported Sarawak cane, round handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toe protector fitted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCover:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-length padded Somi bat cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable Weights:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light (2lbs 7oz - 2lbs 8oz), Medium (2lbs 9oz - 2lbs 10oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Ball:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leather ball (knock in before match use)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho Is This For?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Somi Exploder is ideal for:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdult leather-ball batters with an attacking, boundary-hitting style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eT20 and limited-overs league players\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Buy From TopCricketStore?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery Somi bat we sell is genuine stock, shipped fast from our warehouse and store in \u003cstrong\u003eEdison, NJ, USA\u003c\/strong\u003e. Spend over $100 and shipping is on us. Want to see the bat first? Visit us in Edison or call 732-250-3598.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComplete Your Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSee the full range of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/topcricketstore.com\/collections\/somi-cricket-bats\"\u003eSomi cricket bats\u003c\/a\u003e or browse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/topcricketstore.com\/collections\/english-willow-cricket-bats\"\u003eEnglish willow cricket bats\u003c\/a\u003e. Check out \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/topcricketstore.com\/collections\/cricket-batting-accessories\"\u003eBat Accessories\u003c\/a\u003e here.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize Guide:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/topcricketstore.com\/blogs\/blog-posts\/how-to-choose-the-perfect-sized-bat-for-you\"\u003eHow to choose the perfect sized bat for you\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll product photos shown are actual inventory images of bats currently in stock.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFAQ Section\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ1: What is the Somi Exploder?\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ2: Is the Somi Exploder the same as the BAS Exploder?\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ3: How does the Exploder compare with the MSD Punch and the Sapphire?\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ4: What weight will I get?\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ5: What grade of willow is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ6: Does this bat need knocking in?\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Somi","offers":[{"title":"Short Handle \/ Light (2lbs 7oz - 2lbs 8oz)","offer_id":67777323172066,"sku":"CRIC-SOMI-EBAT-EXPL-SHLI","price":439.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Short Handle \/ Medium (2lbs 9oz - 2lbs 10oz)","offer_id":67777323204834,"sku":"CRIC-SOMI-EBAT-EXPL-SHME","price":439.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7924\/0418\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_1c2e94da-5395-4f2a-96e3-ed712153c7d1.jpg?v=1792707305","url":"https:\/\/topcricketstore.com\/products\/somi-exploder-english-willow-cricket-bat","provider":"TopCricketStore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}