{"product_id":"somi-msd-player-english-willow-cricket-bat","title":"Somi MSD Player English Willow Cricket Bat","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSomi MSD Player English Willow Cricket Bat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e~ Players-grade MSD willow, one step below the MSD 7.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Somi MSD Player sits just below the MSD 7 at the top of Somi's MSD series: a short-handle English willow bat for serious leather-ball batters who want a players-grade bat with a mid-level bulge, thick edges and a light, balanced pickup. \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 MSD Player\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlayers-grade English willow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs one of the top two bats in the Somi lineup, the MSD Player gets premium hand-selected willow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMid-level bulge for every shot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe meat of the bat sits mid-blade, so it rewards both front-foot drives and back-foot pulls and cuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThick, contoured edges\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEdges run roughly 36-40mm and are contoured to keep the thickness behind the sweet spot, so mistimed shots still carry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Technical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRange:\u003c\/strong\u003e Somi MSD series - players bat, below the MSD 7\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\u003eProfile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-level bulge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdges:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thick, contoured, approx. 36-40mm (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 MSD Player is ideal for:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdult leather-ball batters who want a players-grade bat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiddle-order and finishing batters who play all around the wicket\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, compare other \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/topcricketstore.com\/collections\/original-players-cricket-bats\"\u003eplayers-grade 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 MSD Player?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a players-grade English willow bat in Somi's MSD series, second only to the MSD 7: a short-handle players bat with a mid-level bulge and thick edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ2: Is this the bat MS Dhoni uses?\u003c\/strong\u003e The MSD name links the series to MS Dhoni, whose bats Somi Kohli has made. This is a retail bat built in the same style; we do not claim it is a bat Dhoni has used in matches.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ3: How is the MSD Player different from the MSD Punch and MSD Hitter?\u003c\/strong\u003e All three share the MSD mid-bulge shape. The MSD Player gets the better willow, the MSD Punch sits a step below, and the MSD Hitter is the value entry. Only the MSD 7 sits above the MSD Player.\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":67777322025186,"sku":"CRIC-SOMI-EBAT-MSDP-SHLI","price":649.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Short Handle \/ Medium (2lbs 9oz - 2lbs 10oz)","offer_id":67777322057954,"sku":"CRIC-SOMI-EBAT-MSDP-SHME","price":649.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7924\/0418\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_56d426fe-20cc-4799-bee2-096787f5c346.jpg?v=1792706839","url":"https:\/\/topcricketstore.com\/products\/somi-msd-player-english-willow-cricket-bat","provider":"TopCricketStore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}