SH Classic English Willow Bat 2022
The “SH Classic English Willow is here”.
The bat comes in a brown leather bag with SH Classic branding, which already makes the whole unboxing experience premium.
SH Classic English Willow Bat 2022
The idea is simple. SH puts two Classic bats in one bag. One is for the main matches while the other is for training in nets. The main bat is way expensive and aesthetically better than the practice bat. Both bats are extremely similar in weight, design, profile, and other areas except aesthetics. Both bats will also provide a similar batting feel and that is the whole purpose of two bats. You don’t want to wear off your main bat in net practice because it is more expensive. You want a separate but similar bat to help you practice in nets so that your main one does not get broken. This summarizes the needs of professional cricket players who feel this need. SH Classic English Willow is just simply not for starters!
Profile Of SH Classic English Willow 2022
Now coming down to profile, SH Classic English Willow is very different compared to other SH bats. It has a thin shoulder width which gives more room for willow to be concentrated in the middle and bottom. The edges are extremely thick with a high spine. The toe profile is squared and is also way thicker than most player bats. The spine meets the toe without making a duckbill shape like other bats. All these specs mean one thing. The bat is made for powerful performance. The mid-to-low profile would make SH Classic English Willow a perfect fit for aggressive hitters who need a huge sweet spot and good shock absorption throughout the bat. It will also do great for players who like to play slots, cuts, drives, and pull shots on the crease.
Edge Thickness And Sweet Spot
These bats are semi-oval-handed with extremely thick edges. The toe of the bat is 25 to 28 mm thick (compared to a normal 18mm-20mm thickness). With an even thicker spine height, you get an amazing hitting experience with SH Classic. The bat is 40mm wide, which is the international limit for bats. The sweet spot is 250mm from the bottom of the bat, which is already huge!!!
Ping And Weight Balance
The ball takes off as soon as it lands on the bat surface and gives a great ping. The thin shoulder and thick toe make this bat a bit bottom-heavy because all the willow is concentrated at the middle and bottom of this bat.