{"product_id":"ss-ton-reserve-edition-junior-youth-english-willow-cricket-bat","title":"SS Ton Reserve Edition Junior \/ Youth English Willow Cricket Bat","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSS Ton Reserve Edition Junior \/ Youth English Willow Cricket Bat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e~ Player-reserved willow, massive TON edges, scaled for young batters.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Reserve Edition sits at the top of the SS TON range — the line built from the clefts SS holds back for its sponsored players. This is that bat in junior sizes 5 and 6, with the same air-dried Grade 1 willow and the same concave profile as the senior blade, shortened and lightened so a young batter can swing it cleanly. Sareen Sports has made bats in Meerut since 1969.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Young 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. This is adult players' 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\u003eMassive Concave TON Edges\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe current TON profile carves weight out of the spine while keeping the edges thick. A junior gets the wide hitting area without the blade becoming a chore to lift — a bat a child cannot swing cleanly teaches bad habits fast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinished Like the Senior Bat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEmbossed chrome stickers and a premium grip, with a clean, wide bat face and a light pick-up for the weight. Supplied with 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\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasoning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Air dried\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\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 pick-up for the weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStickers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Embossed chrome\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 Hard leather cricket 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 Premium SS carry bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho Is This For?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe junior Reserve 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 batters who have outgrown a club-grade or Kashmir willow blade\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePlayers who want thick edges without losing bat speed\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eParents who want top-of-range SS 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 Super best Grade 1 English willow — the top of SS's own grading, from the clefts the brand reserves for its 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: 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: How is the Reserve Edition different from a standard SS TON junior 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 TON shape with concave edges and a higher balance point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ4: 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\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. We stock the Reserve Edition in Kashmir willow as a separate junior listing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ6: Does it come with a cover?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, a premium SS carry bag 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. 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