{"product_id":"versant-pro-dg-english-willow-cricket-bat","title":"Versant Pro DG English Willow Cricket Bat - Short Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll product photos shown are actual inventory images of bats currently in stock.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVersant Pro DG English Willow Cricket Bat - Short Handle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e~ Premium English willow, weighed and photographed before it ships.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Versant Pro DG is a full-size senior English willow bat built to hold up to a full season of leather-ball cricket. It arrives as a short handle in a light weight, so it comes up cleanly through the shot without feeling thin at contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVersant Sports builds equipment for cricketers who want a premium playing feel without the price of a marquee player bat. The range has grown quickly in North America, and every Versant bat we stock is sourced directly so authenticity is never in question.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Players Choose the Pro DG\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeighed individually, not estimated\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEvery bat in this listing has been put on the scale in our warehouse. The weight band shown is the band that bat actually falls into, not a nominal figure off a spec sheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou see the bat you get\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe do not use manufacturer stock photography on bats. The images on this page are of the actual bat in stock, so you can look at the grain and the face before you commit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReady for the season\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLike all English willow bats, this one needs knocking in and oiling before match use. Our bat preparation service can handle that before it leaves us.\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\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Short Handle (adult)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light (2lbs 7oz – 2lbs 8oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-size senior profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBall Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suitable for leather ball cricket\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Versant\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRange:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pro DG\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brand new, unused\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShips From:\u003c\/strong\u003e Edison, NJ, USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho Is This For?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pro DG is ideal for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eClub and league players who need a bat for a full leather-ball season\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBatters stepping up from an entry-level or Kashmir willow bat\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePlayers who want a known brand without paying player-edition prices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBrand Authority: Why Versant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Versant bat we list is bought through official supply channels and ships from our own warehouse rather than being drop-shipped from overseas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComplete Your Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair this with a grip and a bat cover from our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/topcricketstore.com\/collections\/cricket-batting-accessories\"\u003eCricket Batting Accessories\u003c\/a\u003e range, or browse the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/topcricketstore.com\/collections\/english-willow-cricket-bats\"\u003eEnglish Willow Cricket Bats\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/topcricketstore.com\/collections\/cricket-batting-accessories\"\u003eBat Accessories\u003c\/a\u003e here.\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\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ Section\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ1: Will I receive the exact bat in the photographs?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. We photograph our own stock rather than using manufacturer images, so the bat pictured is the bat that ships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ2: What weight is this bat?\u003c\/strong\u003e It falls in the light band, 2lbs 7oz – 2lbs 8oz. Each bat is weighed individually before listing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ3: Is this a full-size adult bat?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, this is a short handle senior bat. If you are buying for a junior, use our size guide or contact us and we will point you to the right size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ4: Does it come knocked in?\u003c\/strong\u003e It ships unknocked unless you add our bat preparation service at checkout. English willow needs knocking in and oiling before facing a hard ball.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ5: Is this genuine Versant stock?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. We buy through official channels only and can verify authenticity on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ6: Where does it ship from and how fast?\u003c\/strong\u003e It ships from our warehouse in Edison, New Jersey. Orders over $100 ship free within the US.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Versant","offers":[{"title":"Short Handle \/ Light (2lbs 7oz - 2lbs 8oz)","offer_id":48236119458018,"sku":"CRIC-VERS-EBAT-PRDG-SHLI","price":239.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7924\/0418\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_bdb39547-fe70-4454-af2e-cd8f0cd2c75f.jpg?v=1787179388","url":"https:\/\/topcricketstore.com\/products\/versant-pro-dg-english-willow-cricket-bat","provider":"TopCricketStore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}