{"product_id":"ss-super-power-english-willow-cricket-bat-long-blade","title":"SS Super Power English Willow Cricket Bat Long Blade","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSS Super Power English Willow Cricket Bat – Long Blade\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt for batsmen who want length and leverage without a premium price tag, the \u003cstrong\u003eSS Super Power Long Blade\u003c\/strong\u003e extends the hitting area so taller players can drive through the line rather than reaching across it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Players Choose the Super Power\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade is pressed from \u003cstrong\u003eair-dried English willow\u003c\/strong\u003e — seasoned slowly so the fibres settle naturally, which is what gives a well-knocked bat its working life. Expect visible grain character rather than a showroom-perfect face; on this grade the marks are cosmetic and have no bearing on performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003econcave edge profile\u003c\/strong\u003e pulls weight in toward the middle so the longer blade still comes through the swing without feeling top-heavy, and the cane handle absorbs the shock from anything struck off-centre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Technical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWillow:\u003c\/strong\u003e English Willow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long Blade — extended hitting area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdge profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Concave edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasoning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Air dried\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight class:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium (2lbs 9oz – 2lbs 10oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Multi-piece cane with rubber inserts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFace:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wide, clean playing area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrip:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-quality moulded rubber grip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e SS bat cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho Is This For?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one is for a specific batsman rather than everyone:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaller cricketers, typically 6ft and above, cramped by a standard short handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront-foot players who want the longest possible reach to the pitch of the ball\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClub cricketers wanting genuine English willow on a budget\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are under 6ft, the Short Handle Super Power is the better fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComplete Your Kit:\u003c\/strong\u003e browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cricket-batting-accessories\"\u003eCricket Batting Accessories\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/english-willow-cricket-bats\"\u003eEnglish Willow Cricket Bats\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll photos shown are actual live images of the bat currently in stock.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ1: What is a Long Blade bat?\u003c\/strong\u003e A longer hitting area than a standard short handle, giving taller players extra reach and a bigger effective middle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ2: How tall should I be for a Long Blade?\u003c\/strong\u003e Around 6ft and above. Below that a short handle gives better control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ3: What does the grade mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower grades show more colour variation and surface marks. They are cosmetic and do not affect how the bat plays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ4: Does it need knocking in?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Knocking in matters most on entry-grade willow and will significantly extend the bat's life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ5: Is a cover included?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, an SS bat cover ships with the bat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ6: Where does it ship from?\u003c\/strong\u003e All orders ship from our New Jersey warehouse.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SS","offers":[{"title":"Long Blade \/ 6 \/ Medium (2lbs 9oz - 2lbs 10oz)","offer_id":48201125789922,"sku":"CRIC-SSXX-EBAT-SUPO-LBME","price":149.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7924\/0418\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_9fb40a13-becb-4e84-8593-f5e155cbb66f.jpg?v=1786497112","url":"https:\/\/topcricketstore.com\/products\/ss-super-power-english-willow-cricket-bat-long-blade","provider":"TopCricketStore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}