Description
SS Nicholas Pooran Players Edition Junior / Youth English Willow Cricket Bat
~ The Nicholas Pooran Players Edition, scaled for young batters. Grade 1 English willow.
This is the junior version of the bat carrying the name of the West Indies left-handed wicketkeeper-batter and one of the biggest hitters in the T20 game. 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.
Why Young Players Choose the Nicholas Pooran Players Edition
Grade 1 English Willow
The 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.
Players-Grade Selection
Players 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.
Concave Profile, Cane Handle
Concave 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.
Key Technical Specifications
- Willow Type: English Willow
- Grade: Grade 1
- Range: Nicholas Pooran Players Edition
- Sizes: Junior sizes 5 and 6
- Handle: Cane with rubber grip
- Edges: Concave
- Toe: Rounded
- Weight: select your range above
- Ball Type: Leather / hard ball
- Condition: New, requires knocking-in before match use
- Included: Protective bat cover
Who Is This For?
This junior Players Edition suits:
- School, club and academy players on a hard leather ball
- Young left-handed middle-order batters and wicketkeeper-batters
- Batters outgrowing a Kashmir willow starter bat
- Parents who want genuine players-grade willow in a junior size
Brand Authority: Why SS?
Every 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.
Size Guide: How to choose the perfect sized bat for you
Complete Your Kit
Pair this with Bat Accessories, and browse all Junior/Youth English Willow Cricket Bats and SS Cricket Bats & Gear.
Why Buy From TopCricketStore?
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All product photos shown are actual inventory images of bats currently in stock.
FAQ Section
Q1: What grade of willow is this bat made from? 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 Nicholas Pooran Players Edition.
Q2: Should I buy size 5 or size 6? 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.
Q3: Does it come pre-knocked, or do we knock it in? 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.
Q4: How is a Players Edition different from a standard junior bat? Players Edition clefts are selected ahead of standard retail stock and shaped closer to the profile Nicholas Pooran uses — tighter grain selection and a more performance-oriented shape than a mass-market junior bat.
Q5: Is this for a hard ball or a tennis ball? 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.
Q6: Does it come with a cover? Yes, a protective bat cover is included with every bat.
Q7: How should we look after it? 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.
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