Description
Somi Sapphire English Willow Cricket Bat
~ A traditional English willow bat from Somi.
The Somi Sapphire is a traditionally shaped short-handle English willow bat for leather-ball batters who prefer a classic look and feel. Contoured edges keep the thickness behind the sweet spot, and an imported Sarawak cane handle gives power and control. It sits in the middle of the Somi range, above the MSD Hitter and below the Exploder.
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 Sapphire
Traditional shape and styling
The Sapphire keeps a classic English willow shape, for batters who like a bat that looks and picks up the way a cricket bat always has.
Contoured edges
The edges are contoured to provide thickness at the sweet spot, so good shots get full value and slight mistimes still travel.
Sarawak cane handle
The handle is made from premium imported Sarawak cane to deliver power and control and to absorb shock on off-centre hits.
Protected from day one
It comes with a full-length padded bat cover with an adjustable strap.
Key Technical Specifications
- Range: Somi English willow - mid range
- Willow Type: English willow, hand-selected
- Size: Short Handle (adult)
- Shape: Traditional
- Edges: Contoured for thickness at the sweet spot
- Handle: Imported Sarawak cane, round handle
- Cover: Full-length padded cover with adjustable strap
- Weight: Light (2lbs 7oz - 2lbs 8oz)
- Recommended Ball: Leather ball (knock in before match use)
Who Is This For?
The Somi Sapphire is ideal for:
- Adult leather-ball batters who prefer a traditional bat shape
- Technically correct, along-the-ground stroke makers
- Players wanting Somi quality in the middle of the range
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 Sapphire? It is a traditionally shaped short-handle English willow cricket bat from Somi, with contoured edges, a Sarawak cane handle and a full-length padded cover.
Q2: Who should choose the Sapphire over the MSD Hitter? Choose the Sapphire if you prefer a classic traditional shape; choose the MSD Hitter if you want the MSD series' mid-level bulge for improvised stroke play. The Sapphire sits slightly higher in Somi's range.
Q3: What weight is this bat? This listing is a Light weight bat (2lbs 7oz - 2lbs 8oz). Lighter bats suit quick hands and batters who rely on timing. For other weights, call us at 732-250-3598.
Q4: Is the Somi Sapphire the same as the SF Sapphire? No. The SF Sapphire bats are made by SF (Stanford), a different brand. This Sapphire is made by Somi.
Q5: 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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