Description
SS Waves English Willow Cricket Bat – Short Handle
The Waves is SS's entry into genuine English willow — the bat for the club cricketer who wants the feel of English willow off the face without stepping up to a players-grade price. This is the Short Handle version, the standard senior size that suits most adult batsmen.
Why Players Choose the Waves
The blade is air-dried English willow, seasoned slowly so the fibres settle rather than being forced dry. Expect more natural colouring and grain variation than a top-grade bat — cosmetic only, and the trade-off that keeps the price accessible.
Concave edges and a wide, clean face give a forgiving middle, and the multi-piece cane handle takes the sting out of anything you don't quite time.
Key Technical Specifications
- Willow: English Willow
- Grade: 6
- Blade profile: Short Handle — standard senior size
- Edge profile: Concave edges
- Seasoning: Air dried
- Weight class: Medium (2lbs 9oz – 2lbs 10oz)
- Handle: Multi-piece cane with rubber inserts
- Face: Wide, clean playing area
- Grip: High-quality moulded rubber grip
- Included: SS bat cover
- Origin: Made in India
Who Is This For?
The Waves Short Handle is built for:
- Club and social cricketers moving up from Kashmir willow
- Adult batsmen under 6ft, where short handle is the standard fit
- Players wanting a second bat for nets and practice
- Anyone buying their first English willow bat
Taller batsmen should look at the Long Blade version instead.
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All photos shown are actual live images of the bat currently in stock.
FAQ
Q1: Is Short Handle the right size for me? Short handle is the standard senior size and suits most adult players up to around 6ft.
Q2: What does Grade 6 English willow mean? Grade 6 shows more colour, marks and grain variation than higher grades. It is genuine English willow and the marks are cosmetic.
Q3: How is this different from a Kashmir willow bat? English willow is lighter and more responsive off the face, giving noticeably better rebound than Kashmir willow at the same weight.
Q4: Does it need knocking in? Yes, and it matters most on entry-grade willow. Knock it in properly and it will last far longer.
Q5: Is a cover included? Yes, an SS bat cover ships with the bat.
Q6: Where does it ship from? All orders ship from our New Jersey warehouse.
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