{"product_id":"ss-finn-allen-players-edition-junior-youth-english-willow-cricket-bat","title":"SS Finn Allen Players Edition Junior \/ Youth English Willow Cricket Bat","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSS Finn Allen Players Edition Junior \/ Youth English Willow Cricket Bat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e~ The Finn Allen Players Edition, scaled for young batters. Grade 1 English willow.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the junior version of the bat carrying the name of the New Zealand opener who plays one of the most explosive powerplay games in world cricket. It uses the same Grade 1 English willow and the same concave players profile as the senior range, shortened and lightened so a young batter can actually swing it. Sareen Sports has made bats in Meerut since 1969 and keeps a continuous international player roster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Young Players Choose the Finn Allen Players Edition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade 1 English Willow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe top commercial grade, selected for clean straight grain and minimal blemish. This is adult-grade willow in a junior blade, which is what gives real ping off the middle instead of the dull response of a starter bat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlayers-Grade Selection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlayers Edition clefts are picked ahead of standard retail stock, so grain count and cleft weight are tighter than the same model in a mass-market run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConcave Profile, Cane Handle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConcave edges move mass into the hitting zone, widening the sweet spot without adding pick-up weight — which matters more for a junior than anyone. Cane handle with a high-tack grip, supplied with a protective cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Technical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWillow Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e English Willow\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grade 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRange:\u003c\/strong\u003e Finn Allen Players Edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Junior size 6\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cane with rubber grip\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdges:\u003c\/strong\u003e Concave\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rounded\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e select your range above\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBall Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leather \/ hard ball\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New, requires knocking-in before match use\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Protective bat cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho Is This For?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis junior Players Edition suits:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSchool, club and academy players on a hard leather ball\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eYoung openers who back themselves to hit over the top early\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBatters outgrowing a Kashmir willow starter bat\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eParents who want genuine players-grade willow in a junior size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBrand Authority: Why SS?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery SS bat we list is sourced through the brand's authorised supply chain and ships from our own US warehouse, so what arrives is the genuine article.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\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\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComplete Your Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair this with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/topcricketstore.com\/collections\/cricket-batting-accessories\"\u003eBat Accessories\u003c\/a\u003e, and browse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/topcricketstore.com\/collections\/english-willow-junior-youth-cricket-bats\"\u003eJunior\/Youth English Willow Cricket Bats\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/topcricketstore.com\/collections\/ss\"\u003eSS Cricket Bats \u0026amp; Gear\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Buy From TopCricketStore?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShipped fast directly from our warehouse in \u003cstrong\u003eEdison, NJ, USA\u003c\/strong\u003e. Spend over $100 and shipping is on us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll product photos shown are actual inventory images of bats currently in stock.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ Section\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ1: What grade of willow is this bat made from?\u003c\/strong\u003e Grade 1 English willow — the top commercial grade, selected for straight, evenly spaced grain and minimal blemish. It is the same grade used on the senior Finn Allen Players Edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ2: Who does size 6 fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e Go by height, not age. Size 6 generally suits a player around 4'11\" to 5'3\". If your child sits outside that range, check the size guide linked above — buying a bat to grow into slows the hands and encourages bottom-hand play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ3: Does it come pre-knocked, or do we knock it in?\u003c\/strong\u003e It ships raw, like almost all English willow bats, and needs knocking-in before match use. Junior blades have thinner edges than adult bats, so skipping this stage is the most common cause of an early crack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ4: How is a Players Edition different from a standard junior bat?\u003c\/strong\u003e Players Edition clefts are selected ahead of standard retail stock and shaped closer to the profile Finn Allen uses — tighter grain selection and a more performance-oriented shape than a mass-market junior bat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ5: Is this for a hard ball or a tennis ball?\u003c\/strong\u003e Hard leather cricket balls, in nets and matches. English willow of this grade will crack quickly under tape-ball or heavy tennis-ball use — a Kashmir willow bat is the right choice there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ6: Does it come with a cover?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, a protective bat cover is included with every bat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ7: How should we look after it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Store it in the cover somewhere cool and dry, never a hot car. Re-oil lightly once or twice a season, check the toe and edges after heavy use, and fit a toe guard or anti-scuff sheet for abrasive surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SS","offers":[{"title":"6 \/ 1 \/ (1lb 11oz - 1lb 13oz)","offer_id":48199862747362,"sku":"CRIC-SSXX-EBAT-FAPL-S613","price":374.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"6 \/ 1 \/ (1lb 14oz - 2lbs)","offer_id":48199862780130,"sku":"CRIC-SSXX-EBAT-FAPL-S614","price":374.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"6 \/ 1 \/ Super Light (2lbs - 2lbs 3oz)","offer_id":48199862812898,"sku":"CRIC-SSXX-EBAT-FAPL-S6SL","price":374.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 \/ 1 \/ Very Light (2lbs 4oz - 2lbs 6oz)","offer_id":48199862845666,"sku":"CRIC-SSXX-EBAT-FAPL-S6VL","price":374.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/topcricketstore.com\/products\/ss-finn-allen-players-edition-junior-youth-english-willow-cricket-bat","provider":"TopCricketStore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}