Description
ZX Sporting X Pro Kashmir Willow Cricket Bat
~ A full-profile Kashmir willow blade built for club and weekend cricket.
The ZX Sporting X Pro is a short-handle senior bat cut from air-dried Kashmir willow, with a full, even profile from shoulder to toe. Made for the player who wants a durable match bat for leather and tennis-ball cricket without the price of an English willow blade.
Kashmir willow is a harder, denser timber than English willow. It reaches playable condition with far less knocking-in and shrugs off hard grounds and long net sessions, which is why it remains the workhorse of club cricket in the US.
Why Players Choose the X Pro
Ready to play sooner
Dense Kashmir willow needs a fraction of the preparation English willow demands. A short knocking-in session and a few overs with an old ball, and the bat is match-ready.
Weighed individually
This is a single bat, weighed and listed on its own. Weight is spread evenly through the blade rather than stacked into a narrow band, which widens the usable hitting area and keeps the pick-up honest through the drive.
Key Technical Specifications
- Willow Type: Kashmir Willow
- Handle: Short Handle (adult)
- Weight: 2lb 9.5oz (1,176 g)
- Weight Band: Medium (2lbs 9oz - 2lbs 10oz)
- Handle Construction: Cane handle with rubber grip fitted
- Grip: Black rubber grip, pre-fitted
- Face: Natural willow, factory finish
- Ball Type: Leather ball and tennis ball
- Player Level: Club, league and recreational
- Willow Origin: Kashmir, India
Who Is This For?
The X Pro is ideal for:
- Club and league players who want a dependable match bat without an English willow budget
- Batters who prefer a medium-weight blade around the 2lb 9oz mark
- Weekend and tape-ball cricketers playing on hard, abrasive grounds
Brand Authority: Why ZX Sporting?
ZX Sporting is a value-focused bat maker. Every ZX bat we list has been in our hands, weighed and inspected before it reached the site.
Why Buy From TopCricketStore?
Shipped fast directly from our warehouse in Edison, NJ, USA. Spend over $100 and shipping is on us.
Size Guide: How to choose the perfect sized bat for you
Complete Your Kit
Pair this with Batting Gloves and a Cricket Kit Bag. Browse our full range of Kashmir Willow Bats, or check out Bat Accessories.
All product photos shown are actual inventory images of bats currently in stock.
FAQ Section
Q1: Is the X Pro ready to use out of the box? Almost. Kashmir willow needs much less preparation than English willow, but a short knocking-in session and a few nets with an old ball are still worth doing.
Q2: Can I use this bat with a leather ball? Yes. Kashmir willow is dense and durable and handles a leather ball comfortably in club cricket, as well as tape-ball and tennis-ball games.
Q3: What exactly does this bat weigh? 2lb 9.5oz, which places it in the Medium band. We weigh and list bats individually, so the weight shown is the weight you receive.
Q4: What size is it? Short Handle, the standard adult size, generally suited to players around 5ft 9in and taller.
Q5: How is Kashmir willow different from English willow? Kashmir willow is harder and denser, so it is more durable and needs less knocking-in. It does not have the rebound of English willow, which is why it costs less.
Q6: Should I oil this bat? A light coat of raw linseed oil on the face, edges and toe before first use stops the willow drying out. Keep oil off the splice and labels, and never over-oil.
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