{"product_id":"ss-voice-of-willow-kashmir-willow-cricket-bat","title":"SS Voice of Willow Grade 1 Kashmir Willow Cricket Bat – Player Edition","description":"\u003ch1\u003eSS Voice of Willow – Player Edition Kashmir Willow Cricket Bat\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHear the willow speak. The SS Voice of Willow is the newest Player Edition cricket bat from SS (Sareen Sports) — a premium Grade 1 Kashmir Willow bat hand-built for club, league, and tournament cricketers in the United States who want professional feel without the English Willow price tag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy \"Voice of Willow\"?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery SS Voice of Willow bat carries the signature \"Voice of Willow\" stamp on the back — a mark reserved for blades hand-picked for tonal response, straight grains, and pure ping. Knock one in and you'll hear it: a clean, crisp \"voice\" off the middle that tells you the willow is alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted for the Modern Stroke-Maker\u003cbr\u003eShaped by SS master bat-makers in Meerut, the Voice of Willow features a full profile, a mid-to-low sweet spot, a concave back, and a traditional round\/semi-scooped toe that keeps weight balanced through the hitting zone. The result is a bat that feels lighter in the hands than its scale weight suggests — ideal for fast hand-speed and front-foot stroke play on US club wickets, turf pitches, and harder hard-ball league surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePremium Grade 1 Kashmir Willow\u003cbr\u003eNaturally air-dried and hand-selected, this Grade 1 Kashmir Willow delivers dense fibres, straight grains, and a wide, forgiving sweet spot — giving you the power of a professional-grade bat at a fraction of the English Willow cost. The smartest upgrade a club cricketer can make in the US market today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Willow: Premium Grade 1 Kashmir Willow (hand-selected, air-dried)\u003cbr\u003e- Profile: Full profile with concave back\u003cbr\u003e- Toe: Traditional round\u003cbr\u003e- Sweet Spot: Mid-to-low\u003cbr\u003e- Weight: 2 lb 7 oz – 2 lb 10 oz (approx.)\u003cbr\u003e- Handle: Premium Sarawak cane, short handle, oval shape\u003cbr\u003e- Grip: SS tournament-grade rubber grip\u003cbr\u003e- Finish: Natural with \"Voice of Willow\" back-of-bat stamp\u003cbr\u003e- Cover: SS branded full-length bat cover included\u003cbr\u003e- Knocking: Additional knocking \u0026amp; oiling recommended\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ1. What is the SS Voice of Willow cricket bat?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe SS Voice of Willow is a Player Edition cricket bat made from hand-selected Grade 1 Kashmir Willow, featuring a full profile, concave back, and the signature \"Voice of Willow\" back-of-bat stamp. It is built by SS in Meerut, India, for club and league cricketers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ2. What is the difference between Kashmir Willow and English Willow?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEnglish Willow is lighter, softer, and offers superior ping but costs 3–5x more. Kashmir Willow is denser, more durable, and far better value — ideal for amateur and intermediate players who want pro-grade feel at an accessible price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ3. Does the SS Voice of Willow bat come knocked-in?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe bat is lightly pre-knocked at the factory but requires an additional 4–6 hours of mallet knocking and a light coat of raw linseed oil before match use. We also offer a professional knocking-in service at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ4. What weight is the SS Voice of Willow Player Edition?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Short Handle model weighs approximately 2 lb 7 oz – 2 lb 10 oz — a balanced \"light\" pickup suited to stroke-makers and players with fast hand speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ5. Do you ship the SS Voice of Willow bat across the USA?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. We ship from our New Jersey warehouse to all 50 US states. Orders over $100 qualify for free standard US shipping, with 1–2 business day handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/topcricketstore.com\/blogs\/blog-posts\/how-to-choose-the-perfect-sized-bat-for-you\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SS","offers":[{"title":"Short Handle \/ Kashmir Willow \/ Light (2lbs 7oz - 2lbs 8oz)","offer_id":47805863428322,"sku":"SSXX-KBAT-VOFW-SHLI","price":134.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Short Handle \/ Kashmir Willow \/ Medium (2lbs 9oz - 2lbs 10oz)","offer_id":47808257065186,"sku":"SSXX-KBAT-VOFW-SHME","price":134.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7924\/0418\/files\/ss-voice-of-willow-kashmir-willow-cricket-bat-front-view.jpg?v=1779044641","url":"https:\/\/topcricketstore.com\/products\/ss-voice-of-willow-kashmir-willow-cricket-bat","provider":"TopCricketStore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}