SS TON Gutsy English Willow Bat SH with Air-Dried Grade 4 Willow and Concave TON Edges

Description

The SS TON Gutsy English Willow Bat in Short Handle is a full-size cricket bat made for adult players competing with a leather ball. It is built from Grade 4 air-dried English willow and shaped with concave TON edges and a wide playing face, giving intermediate to advanced cricketers a dependable bat for club and league play.

AIR-DRIED GRADE 4 ENGLISH WILLOW

How the Willow Is Treated

This bat uses English willow that is air-dried rather than force-dried. Air-drying conditions the wood gradually, which helps the willow retain its natural fibre strength and gives a consistent feel at contact. As a Grade 4 cleft, it is positioned for club-level players who want genuine English willow performance without the cost of a higher-grade match bat.

BLADE PROFILE AND PLAYING FACE

Concave TON Edges and a Wide Clean Face

The blade is shaped with concave TON edges, a profile that removes weight from the back while keeping wood along the edges where off-centre contact happens. The result is a bat that stays manageable to lift but holds a wide hitting area. The clean playing face gives a broad, uninterrupted contact zone across the blade for front-foot and back-foot strokes.

HANDLE AND CONSTRUCTION

Singapore Cane Handle with 3-Way Cork Insertion

The handle is made from Singapore cane with a 3-way cork insertion, a layered construction that absorbs impact and reduces the jarring felt through the hands on hard contact. The traditional round handle shape supports a natural, comfortable grip for full-swing stroke play, and the flat toe completes a clean, conventional bat profile.

SIZE AND SUITABILITY

Full-Size SH for Players 15 and Above

This is a full-size Short Handle bat, measuring around 33.7 inches, suited to players aged roughly 15 and above and standing about 5 feet 6 inches or taller. It is built for intermediate to advanced cricketers playing leather ball cricket, whether in nets, club matches or weekend league fixtures. A portable SS bat cover is included to protect the bat during storage and transport.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q1. What willow is the SS TON Gutsy English Willow Bat made from?
Ans. It is made from Grade 4 air-dried English willow, with the wood conditioned gradually to retain fibre strength and give a consistent feel.

Q2. Who is this bat suitable for?
Ans. It is a full-size Short Handle bat for players aged about 15 and above, around 5 feet 6 inches or taller, at intermediate to advanced level.

Q3. Can the bat be used with a leather ball?
Ans. Yes, it is built for leather ball cricket and suited to nets, club matches and league play.

Q4. What does air-dried willow mean?
Ans. Air-drying conditions the willow gradually rather than force-drying it, helping the wood keep its natural strength and feel at contact.

Q5. What kind of handle does it have?
Ans. A traditional round Singapore cane handle with 3-way cork insertion, which absorbs impact and supports a comfortable grip.

Q6. Does the bat come with a cover?
Ans. Yes, it includes a portable SS bat cover for storage and transport.

Q7. Does the bat need knocking in before use?
Ans. English willow bats generally need knocking in before leather ball use. Check the product condition on arrival and knock in as needed before match play.