{"product_id":"ss-ton-dhoni-thala-2-0-english-willow-cricket-bat-long-blade","title":"SS Ton Dhoni Thala 2.0 English Willow Cricket Bat Long Blade","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSS Ton Dhoni Thala 2.0 English Willow Cricket Bat – Long Blade\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Thala series carries one of the most recognisable names in Indian cricket, and the 2.0 is its refined second generation. This \u003cstrong\u003eLong Blade\u003c\/strong\u003e edition extends the hitting area for taller batsmen who want to meet the ball further down the pitch without reaching for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Players Choose the Thala 2.0\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePressed from \u003cstrong\u003eGrade 2 English willow\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is a genuine performance blade — straight grains, clean face, and the responsive ping that separates higher grades from club-level willow. The \u003cstrong\u003eair-drying\u003c\/strong\u003e process is slower than kiln seasoning and lets the fibres settle naturally, which pays back in durability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMassive \u003cstrong\u003econcave TON edges\u003c\/strong\u003e move mass toward the middle and away from the shoulders, so the extended blade still picks up cleanly through the backswing.\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 2\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 Massive concave TON 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 Premium portable 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\u003eThe Long Blade profile suits a particular batsman:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaller players, typically 6ft and above\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront-foot drivers wanting maximum reach to the pitch of the ball\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeague and representative cricketers who want Grade 2 willow without a players-edition price\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder 6ft, the Short Handle Thala will suit you better.\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 more 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 Roughly 6ft and above. Below that a short handle gives better control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ3: What does Grade 2 English willow mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e Grade 2 offers largely straight grains with minor cosmetic marks, and performance close to top-grade willow at a more accessible price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ4: Does it need knocking in?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Every English willow bat needs knocking in and time against an old ball before facing a new one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ5: Is a cover included?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, a premium portable 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 \/ 2 \/ Medium (2lbs 9oz - 2lbs 10oz)","offer_id":48201125298402,"sku":"CRIC-SSXX-EBAT-THA2-LBME","price":399.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7924\/0418\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_3d54c762-2744-4c8b-b056-37ca531b26bb.jpg?v=1786498233","url":"https:\/\/topcricketstore.com\/products\/ss-ton-dhoni-thala-2-0-english-willow-cricket-bat-long-blade","provider":"TopCricketStore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}