{"product_id":"ss-ton-reserve-edition-english-willow-cricket-bat","title":"SS Ton Reserve Edition English Willow Cricket Bat","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSS Ton Reserve Edition English Willow Cricket Bat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e~ Player-grade willow. Massive TON edges. Tournament-ready pickup.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Reserve Edition sits at the top of the SS TON range, built from the clefts SS holds back for its sponsored players. It is for the batter who has outgrown a club-grade blade and wants a genuine players' bat without waiting on a custom order. Sareen Sports has been making bats in Meerut since 1969 and is one of the most widely used names in international cricket; this is the Jonny Bairstow Reserve Edition profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Players Choose the Reserve Edition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuper best Grade 1 English willow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHand-selected clefts, \u003cstrong\u003eair dried\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than kiln-forced so the fibres stay springy and responsive. This is the willow stock SS reserves for its top players.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMassive concave TON edges\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe current TON profile carves weight out of the spine while keeping the edges thick, giving you a bigger hitting area and more power through the ball without a heavy feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight pickup, big playing area\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA high, well-balanced pickup point makes the bat feel lighter than it weighs — faster hands, later shot selection, control off front and back foot. Finished with embossed chrome stickers, a three-tone aqua grip and a premium SS carry bag.\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 Super best Grade 1, player-reserved clefts\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRange:\u003c\/strong\u003e SS TON Reserve Edition (Jonny Bairstow profile)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasoning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Air dried\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Short Handle (adult)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable Weights:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium and Heavy — see the weight selector\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdges:\u003c\/strong\u003e Massive concave TON edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSweet Spot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wide playing area across the blade\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well balanced, light pickup for the weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFace:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean, wide bat face\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Three-tone aqua premium grip\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBall Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hard leather cricket ball\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Requires knocking in and oiling before match use\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupplied With:\u003c\/strong\u003e Premium SS carry bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho Is This For?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Reserve Edition is ideal for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eClub, league and academy batters playing hard-ball cricket\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePlayers moving up from a Grade 2 or 3 bat\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBatters who want thick edges without losing bat speed\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnyone wanting player-spec SS TON without a custom order from India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Buy From TopCricketStore?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery SS bat we sell is sourced through authorised channels, so what arrives is the genuine article. Shipped 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\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 for grips, mallets and oil, or browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/topcricketstore.com\/collections\/english-willow-cricket-bats\"\u003eAdult English Willow Cricket Bats\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/topcricketstore.com\/collections\/ss-cricket-bats\"\u003eSS Cricket Bats\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed bulk quantity pricing? Call us at 732-250-3598.\u003c\/p\u003e\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\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 Super best Grade 1 English willow — the top of SS's own grading, from the clefts reserved for sponsored players. It is air dried, which keeps the fibres responsive and gives the bat its ping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ2: Does the bat need knocking in before I use it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. It is professionally pressed but not match-ready out of the wrapper. Plan on several hours of mallet work, a light coat of raw linseed oil on the face, edges and toe, then net sessions with an old ball. Skipping this is the fastest way to crack a new edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ3: Which weight should I choose?\u003c\/strong\u003e Take the heaviest bat you can still swing cleanly through a full arc. The TON profile picks up lighter than the listed weight, so most adult club batters get on well with Medium; Heavy suits stronger players who hit through the line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ4: What size is Short Handle and will it fit me?\u003c\/strong\u003e Short Handle is the standard adult size and suits most players around 5'6\" and taller. If you are between sizes, work through the size guide linked above before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ5: What kind of ball is this bat for?\u003c\/strong\u003e Hard leather cricket balls, in matches and nets. Using English willow of this grade for tape-ball or heavy tennis-ball cricket will damage it quickly — a Kashmir willow bat is the right tool there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ6: Does it come with a bat cover?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, every Reserve Edition ships with a premium SS carry bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ7: How is the Reserve Edition different from a standard SS TON bat?\u003c\/strong\u003e The cleft and the profile. Reserve Edition bats come from SS's player-reserved willow rather than general retail grading, and carry the current player-spec TON shape with concave edges and a higher balance point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ8: How should I store and look after it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep it in the supplied cover somewhere cool and dry — never a hot car or a damp garage. Re-oil lightly once or twice a season, check the toe and edges after heavy use, and add a toe guard or anti-scuff sheet for abrasive surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SS","offers":[{"title":"Short Handle \/ Medium (2lbs 9oz - 2lbs 10oz)","offer_id":48199721124066,"sku":"CRIC-SSXX-EBAT-REED-SHME","price":799.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Short Handle \/ Heavy (2lbs 11oz - 2lbs 12oz)","offer_id":46953104113890,"sku":"CRIC-SSXX-EBAT-REED-SHHE","price":799.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7924\/0418\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_0aed73c5-2c4e-461d-b38d-2473bd14ca75.jpg?v=1786472621","url":"https:\/\/topcricketstore.com\/products\/ss-ton-reserve-edition-english-willow-cricket-bat","provider":"TopCricketStore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}