Description
SS GG Smacker Punch English Willow Cricket Bat – Long Blade
The Punch is the accessible end of the Smacker family — the same big-edged, aggressive shape at a club-cricket price. This Long Blade version adds reach for taller batsmen who like to hit through the line.
Why Players Choose the Punch
The blade is Grade 5 English willow, air dried so the fibres settle at their own pace. On this grade expect visible grain variation and some natural marking across the face; none of it affects how the bat performs.
What you are paying for is the shape: heavy concave edges that move mass into the middle, giving a long blade that still comes through the swing without dragging.
Key Technical Specifications
- Willow: English Willow
- Grade: 5
- Blade profile: Long Blade — extended hitting area
- Edge profile: Heavy concave edges
- Seasoning: Air dried
- Weight class: Medium (2lbs 9oz – 2lbs 10oz)
- Handle: Multi-piece cane with rubber inserts
- Face: Wide, clean playing area
- Grip: High-quality moulded rubber grip
- Included: SS bat cover
- Origin: Made in India
Who Is This For?
- Taller batsmen, typically 6ft and above
- Limited-overs players who want a big-edged bat on a budget
- Club cricketers moving up to English willow for the first time
Under 6ft, the Short Handle Punch is the better fit.
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All photos shown are actual live images of the bat currently in stock.
FAQ
Q1: What is a Long Blade bat? A longer hitting area than a standard short handle, giving taller players more reach.
Q2: How tall should I be for one? Around 6ft and above.
Q3: What does Grade 5 English willow mean? More colour and grain variation than higher grades, all cosmetic.
Q4: Does it need knocking in? Yes, and on this grade it makes a real difference to how long the bat lasts.
Q5: Is a cover included? Yes, an SS bat cover.
Q6: Where does it ship from? All orders ship from our New Jersey warehouse.
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