English Willow Bat
Being a cricket fanatic, you must have encountered the words English willow bat and Kashmir Willow bat at some point in your life. These are the two types of cricket bats available in the market. English willow Bats are premium quality cricket bats used by international players. These premium quality cricket bats are manufactured from the finest quality English willow. It is a soft fibrous wood that has perfect compressibility, durability and pressure to face bowlers bowling at a rapid pace.
English Willow is both incredibly light and reacts remarkably well to heavy impact. Being easy to maintain, hold and very resistant to splitting and tearing, our English willow delivers the properties batters of all ages and abilities need to play at their very best.The potential performance of every Cricket Bat, based on the quality of wood, is evaluated constantly throughout the manufacturing process by our master bat makers.
The misconception that thin grain bats are superior is debunked, as they may break more easily. On the other hand, wider grain bats, although initially tougher, tend to be more robust pieces of willow that can deliver optimal performance after some play.
Why is it Called English Willow Bat?
The answer to this lies in the question itself. The reason behind the name is that English willow bats are made from the willow plant of Salix alba. Willow is a tall plant that can grow up to 60-80 feet and is usually found in cold regions. Since these bats are made of willow found in England that is why the name English willow. Now you know why it’s called English willow, you can check out English willow bats available on the official website of DSC.
Nature of English Willow Bats
Color
An English willow bat is white in color. Since England is a country with cold weather, the willow wood is bright in nature. Due to the white shade, English willow bats are shiny.
Grain Texture
Grains are the thin lines present on a bat’s surface. Grains in English willow bats are visible easily. Cricket bats who have more grains usually reach their peak performance quickly. The drawback of having more grains is that the chances of the cricket bat getting cracked or broken intensifies.
Weight
English willow bats are lighter in nature. And the reason is the absence of moisture in the wood. If we talk about the orientation then the English willow bat is generally vertically oriented. This is the reason why grains are visible in English willow cricket bats.
Price and Ping
The price of the English willow bats is usually high as compared to other cricket bats in the market. English willow bats have significant ping. Ping is the rebound impact after a ball hits the face of the bat. A bat with good ping generates more power and provides great control.
