{"product_id":"zx-sporting-x-pro-kashmir-willow-cricket-bat","title":"ZX Sporting X Pro Kashmir Willow Cricket Bat","description":"\u003ch2\u003eZX Sporting X Pro Kashmir Willow Cricket Bat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e~ A full-profile Kashmir willow blade built for club and weekend cricket.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKashmir 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Players Choose the X Pro\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReady to play sooner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDense 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeighed individually\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 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.\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 Kashmir Willow\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Short Handle (adult)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2lb 9.5oz (1,176 g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight Band:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium (2lbs 9oz - 2lbs 10oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cane handle with rubber grip fitted\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black rubber grip, pre-fitted\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFace:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural willow, factory finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBall Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leather ball and tennis ball\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlayer Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Club, league and recreational\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWillow Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kashmir, India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho Is This For?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe X Pro is ideal for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eClub and league players who want a dependable match bat without an English willow budget\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBatters who prefer a medium-weight blade around the 2lb 9oz mark\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWeekend and tape-ball cricketers playing on hard, abrasive grounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBrand Authority: Why ZX Sporting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZX 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.\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\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-gloves\"\u003eBatting Gloves\u003c\/a\u003e and a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/topcricketstore.com\/collections\/cricket-kit-bags\"\u003eCricket Kit Bag\u003c\/a\u003e. Browse our full range of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/topcricketstore.com\/collections\/kashmir-willow-tennis-ball-bats\"\u003eKashmir Willow Bats\u003c\/a\u003e, or check out \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/topcricketstore.com\/collections\/cricket-batting-accessories\"\u003eBat Accessories\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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: Is the X Pro ready to use out of the box?\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ2: Can I use this bat with a leather ball?\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ3: What exactly does this bat weigh?\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ4: What size is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Short Handle, the standard adult size, generally suited to players around 5ft 9in and taller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ5: How is Kashmir willow different from English willow?\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ6: Should I oil this bat?\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZX Sporting","offers":[{"title":"Short Handle \/ Kashmir Willow \/ Medium (2lbs 9oz - 2lbs 10oz)","offer_id":48303210463458,"sku":"CRIC-ZXSP-KBAT-XPRO-SHME","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7924\/0418\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_e1627945-13f6-4ebe-bf5d-d3b822576ac9.jpg?v=1788217205","url":"https:\/\/topcricketstore.com\/products\/zx-sporting-x-pro-kashmir-willow-cricket-bat","provider":"TopCricketStore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}