{"product_id":"ss-heinrich-klaasen-english-willow-cricket-bat","title":"SS Heinrich Klaasen Players Edition English Willow Cricket Bat","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSS Heinrich Klaasen Grade 1 English Willow Cricket Bat – Players Edition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e~ Built for the players who clear the ropes from ball one.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeinrich Klaasen built his reputation as one of the most destructive middle-order hitters in the world game, and this is the bat range that carries his name. Grade 1 English willow, a players-grade cleft and a modern concave profile give you a wide middle and the pick-up to swing hard late in an innings. It is a bat for the batter whose job is to change the rate, not hold an end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Players Choose the Heinrich Klaasen 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. Grade 1 clefts respond faster out of the wrapper and hold their rebound longer than lower grades.\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. 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 Players Edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Short Handle, cane with rubber grip\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e select Light or Medium above\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\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\u003eThe Heinrich Klaasen Players Edition is ideal for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMiddle-order power hitters in T20 and limited-overs cricket\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eClub and league cricketers who want professional-grade willow without a custom order\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAcademy and representative players stepping up from a standard retail bat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBrand Authority: Why SS?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSareen Sports has made cricket bats in Meerut since 1969 and keeps a continuous international player roster. Every bat we list is sourced through SS’s authorised supply chain and ships from our own US warehouse.\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-gloves\"\u003eBatting Gloves\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/topcricketstore.com\/collections\/cricket-batting-pads\"\u003eBatting Pads\u003c\/a\u003e. Browse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/topcricketstore.com\/collections\/english-willow-cricket-bats\"\u003eAdult English Willow Cricket Bats\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/topcricketstore.com\/collections\/cricket-batting-accessories\"\u003eBat Accessories\u003c\/a\u003e here.\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ2: Does it come pre-knocked, or do I need to knock it in?\u003c\/strong\u003e It ships raw, like almost all English willow bats, and needs knocking-in before match use to compress the fibres and reduce the risk of cracking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ3: What weights are available?\u003c\/strong\u003e Light (2lbs 7oz – 2lbs 8oz) and Medium (2lbs 9oz – 2lbs 10oz). Stock varies by weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ4: How is a Players Edition different from a standard retail bat?\u003c\/strong\u003e Players Edition clefts are selected ahead of standard retail stock and shaped closer to the profile the named player uses — tighter grain selection and a more performance-oriented shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ5: Is the Short Handle size right for me?\u003c\/strong\u003e Short Handle suits most adult players of average to tall height. Check the size guide above against your own height and reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ6: Does TopCricketStore ship this within the USA?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, from our Edison, NJ warehouse to addresses nationwide, with free shipping on orders over $100.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SS","offers":[{"title":"Short Handle \/ 1 \/ Light (2lbs 7oz - 2lbs 8oz)","offer_id":48194931720418,"sku":"CRIC-SSXX-EBAT-HKPL-SHLI","price":999.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Short Handle \/ 1 \/ Medium (2lbs 9oz - 2lbs 10oz)","offer_id":48194932670690,"sku":"CRIC-SSXX-EBAT-HKPL-SHME","price":999.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7924\/0418\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_c63d0df6-4480-4c22-b6d4-fe0b3058f113.jpg?v=1786472102","url":"https:\/\/topcricketstore.com\/products\/ss-heinrich-klaasen-english-willow-cricket-bat","provider":"TopCricketStore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}