{"product_id":"ss-heinrich-klaasen-players-edition-junior-youth-english-willow-cricket-bat","title":"SS Heinrich Klaasen Players Edition Junior \/ Youth English Willow Cricket Bat","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSS Heinrich Klaasen Players Edition Junior \/ Youth English Willow Cricket Bat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e~ The Heinrich Klaasen 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 South African middle-order hitter known for clearing the ropes against pace and spin alike. 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 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. 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 Heinrich Klaasen Players Edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Junior sizes 5 and 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 middle-order players whose job is to change the run rate\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 Heinrich Klaasen Players Edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ2: Should I buy size 5 or size 6?\u003c\/strong\u003e Go by height, not age. Size 5 generally suits a player around 4'6\" to 5'0\" and size 6 around 4'11\" to 5'3\". The test is whether they can hold the bat at the top of the handle and swing it cleanly through a full arc. Work through the size guide linked above before ordering.\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 Heinrich Klaasen 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":"5 \/ 1 \/ (1lb 11oz - 1lb 13oz)","offer_id":48199860027618,"sku":"CRIC-SSXX-EBAT-HKPL-S513","price":349.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 \/ 1 \/ (1lb 14oz - 2lbs)","offer_id":48199860060386,"sku":"CRIC-SSXX-EBAT-HKPL-S514","price":349.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 \/ 1 \/ Super Light (2lbs - 2lbs 3oz)","offer_id":48199860093154,"sku":"CRIC-SSXX-EBAT-HKPL-S5SL","price":349.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 \/ 1 \/ Very Light (2lbs 4oz - 2lbs 6oz)","offer_id":48199860125922,"sku":"CRIC-SSXX-EBAT-HKPL-S5VL","price":349.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"6 \/ 1 \/ (1lb 11oz - 1lb 13oz)","offer_id":48199860158690,"sku":"CRIC-SSXX-EBAT-HKPL-S613","price":374.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"6 \/ 1 \/ (1lb 14oz - 2lbs)","offer_id":48199860191458,"sku":"CRIC-SSXX-EBAT-HKPL-S614","price":374.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"6 \/ 1 \/ Super Light (2lbs - 2lbs 3oz)","offer_id":48199860224226,"sku":"CRIC-SSXX-EBAT-HKPL-S6SL","price":374.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 \/ 1 \/ Very Light (2lbs 4oz - 2lbs 6oz)","offer_id":48199860256994,"sku":"CRIC-SSXX-EBAT-HKPL-S6VL","price":374.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/topcricketstore.com\/products\/ss-heinrich-klaasen-players-edition-junior-youth-english-willow-cricket-bat","provider":"TopCricketStore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}