{"title":"Cricket Bats","description":"\u003cp\u003eCricket Bats for Women and Girls\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dsc-cynos-player-edition-cricket-bat","title":"DSC Cynos Player Edition Cricket Bat","description":"\u003cp\u003eDSC CYNOS CRICKET BAT\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDSC have produced a bat which focuses on the burgeoning market for female players and males who appreciate a very lightweight bat which offers heavyweight power\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpecification:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing a traditional blade design crafted for classic performance and feel\u003cbr\u003e\nBoasting massive edges for enhanced power and hitting prowess\u003cbr\u003e\nA Powerarc bow face profile for improved power and sweet spot precision\u003cbr\u003e\nWith a traditional full blade profile for balanced performance and increased hitting area\u003cbr\u003e\nFeaturing a mid swell position for optimal balance between power and control\u003cbr\u003e\nDesigned for all-round stroke play, enabling versatility in shot selection and execution\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlayers Edition - Pro Grade\u003cbr\u003e\n44 – Grade Two bat\u003cbr\u003e\n33 – Grade Three\u003cbr\u003e\n22 – Grade Four bat\u003cbr\u003e\n11 – Grade Six bat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWillow Grades:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlayer Grade: This will be exactly what could have gone to a professional. These bats are selected for performance - they may not be the most attractive but they will fly!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGrade One: The most expensive willow and usually the most attractive blades. There may be some red wood evident on the blade and generally there will be at least 6 fairly straight grains. There may be a small knot or speck on the edge or back of the bat but the playing area should be clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGrade Two: Excellent quality but usually more red wood may be visible on the bat. This won’t affect the playability of the bat. Similar number of grains as a grade 1 with potentially the odd blemish or butterfly mark on the face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGrade Three: The most extensively used grade – and certainly the most popular at Romida as it offers outstanding value for money. A grade 3 blade may have up to half the face with a tint or red wood colour but this won’t affect the playability. This grade will have about five grains on the face which might not be straight and there is likely to be some specks or butterfly marks on the face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGrade Four: Usually over half the blade will have red wood but the playability will be good. 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These bats are selected for performance - they may not be the most attractive but they will fly!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGrade One: The most expensive willow and usually the most attractive blades. There may be some red wood evident on the blade and generally there will be at least 6 fairly straight grains. There may be a small knot or speck on the edge or back of the bat but the playing area should be clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGrade Two: Excellent quality but usually more red wood may be visible on the bat. This won’t affect the playability of the bat. Similar number of grains as a grade 1 with potentially the odd blemish or butterfly mark on the face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGrade Three: The most extensively used grade – and certainly the most popular at Romida as it offers outstanding value for money. A grade 3 blade may have up to half the face with a tint or red wood colour but this won’t affect the playability. This grade will have about five grains on the face which might not be straight and there is likely to be some specks or butterfly marks on the face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGrade Four: Usually over half the blade will have red wood but the playability will be good. 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Made from Grade 4.1 unbleached English Willow, it features a shorter blade and longer handle for a lighter pickup and improved control. This design provides excellent bat speed and precision, ideal for players who value balance and responsiveness at the crease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrade 4.1 unbleached English Willow\u003cbr\u003eShorter blade (15mm) and longer handle (15mm) with overall length of 857mm\u003cbr\u003eEnhanced balance and pickup for confident shot-making\u003cbr\u003eFull-profile design offering control and power\u003cbr\u003eKookaburra Pre-Prepared (KPP) finish\u003cbr\u003eFitted with Prism grip for comfort and control\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfile: Shorter blade, longer handle setup with full profile.\u003cbr\u003eSweet Spot: High, approx. 200mm–210mm from toe.\u003cbr\u003eEdge Thickness: approx. 34mm – 37mm.\u003cbr\u003eEdge Profile: Rounded.\u003cbr\u003eFace Profile: Rounded (2mm).\u003cbr\u003eToe Profile: Standard.\u003cbr\u003eHandle: Oval, extended length.\u003cbr\u003eBow: approx. 10mm – 12mm.\u003cbr\u003eWeight Range: 2lb 8oz (1135g) – 2lb 10oz (1200g).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs part of the 2026 Prism range, the 4.1 Hero delivers a balanced, responsive feel with a design that supports confident play across all formats. Order your Prism 4.1 Hero today and experience the perfect blend of control, precision, and Kookaburra craftsmanship for the 2026 season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKookaburra Willow Grading\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the production of Kookaburra’s Cricket Bats, they use willow sourced in the UK from the World’s leading growers – in combination with their definitions \u0026amp; experience the appearance of the willow that you can expect to receive are as follows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Jos Buttler Replica Grade – these bats are made from the same grade of willow which is used for Jos’ own bats \u0026amp; as such they are graded wholly on performance not appearance. If you are looking for a bat which has the potential to perform as well as those used by Jos, then these are the ones for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Pro Grade – the grain structure will have at least 6 fairly straight grains visible on the face but there also may be some red wood on the edge. The playing area should be clean but there may be small knots or specks in the edge or back of the bat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• 1.1 Grade – visually very similar to the ‘Pro’ but there will usually be more red wood visible \u0026amp; potentially the odd blemish or butterfly in the grain on the face of the blade; however, this will not impact on the performance of the bat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• 2.1 Grade – these bats will have around 5 grains on the face with potentially more red wood than the 1.1. The grains will not necessarily be straight \u0026amp; there will be some specks or butterfly marks on the grains on the face of the bat; however, they represent excellent value for money \u0026amp; are ideally suited to the Club player.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• 3.1 Grade – there will be typically 4 grains with a greater proportion of red wood, more blemishes \u0026amp; marks on the face – again these bats offer excellent performance \u0026amp; represent good value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• 4.1 Grade - the grain structure will be similar to the ‘3.1’ with potentially 4 grains visible on the face; however, there will be more stain in the wood making these bats less attractive visually but again performance will not be impacted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• 5.1 Grade – these bats have been selected during the production process for their performance, they will be more heavily stained than other bats but may still play as well as more expensive options.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kookaburra","offers":[{"title":"2lb 6\/7oz","offer_id":60619642339662,"sku":null,"price":254.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"2lb 8\/9oz","offer_id":60619677860174,"sku":null,"price":254.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1070\/3795\/0286\/files\/KookaburraPrism4.1HeroBatGroup.jpg?v=1788230853"}],"url":"https:\/\/thefemalecricketer.com\/collections\/cricket-bats.oembed","provider":"The Female Cricketer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}