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Academy English Willow Cricket Bats

Discover our handmade English Willow Academy Cricket Bats. Available in Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, and Butterfly Willow, these traditional short-handle (SH) bats offer the perfect balance with a lightweight pick-up and incredible ping.

Lighter than a standard SH but larger than a Harrow, they're the ideal choice for young adults looking for a bridge between a Harrow cricket bat and a standard adult short-handle. 

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Our handcrafted English Willow Academy Cricket Bats, are the perfect synergy of tradition, performance, and style.

Each bat is carefully fashioned from premium English willow and expertly shaped to help players of every skill level excel at the crease.

Our Academy Cricket Bats are available in a range of grades, including Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, and Butterfly Willow—ensuring you can find the right balance of performance and budget to suit your batting needs.

From the initial selection of the willow cleft to the final finishing touches, every step in our bat making process showcases our unwavering commitment to craftsmanship.

The traditional short-handle (SH) bat provides a remarkably lightweight pick-up that conceals the substantial power within.

Each bat delivers an incredible ping due to our pressing technique. With a perfectly balanced feel and a generous sweet spot, these bats elevate your performance whether you’re facing spin, pace, or swing.

A key distinction of our Academy Cricket Bats lies in their sizing, which serves as an ideal bridge between a Harrow cricket bat and a standard adult short-handle.

Slightly lighter than a typical SH yet larger than a Harrow, they fill the gap for players moving from junior cricket into the adult game.

This thoughtful design is especially beneficial for young adults, offering just the right amount of weight so they can become accustomed to a bigger bat without compromising on comfort or control.

We hand-make each bat with love and attention to detail to maximise both durability and performance.

By pressing every willow cleft we create a bat with a wonderful ping and a large hitting surface that harnesses maximum power.

The handle design, complete with high-quality grips, provides outstanding comfort and are available in oval, semi-oval or round.

Beyond their technical excellence, our bats highlight the timeless beauty of genuine English Willow.

Whether you opt for the immaculate appearance of Grade 1, the balanced value of Grade 2 or Grade 3, or the distinctive look of Butterfly Willow, you can rely on consistent performance across our lineup.

Our finishing process accentuates the natural aesthetics of the willow while safeguarding its structural integrity.
Choosing one of our Trogon Cricket Academy Cricket Bats means investing in a cricketing bat that performs on the pitch and or nets and is built to last.

From grassroots to competitive leagues, these bats empower you to refine your technique, develop your confidence, and deliver match-defining performances.
Take the next step in your cricket journey with a bat that strikes the perfect blend of craftsmanship, style, and performance.

Embrace the excellence of our handmade English Willow bats and experience the confidence that comes from wielding a true masterpiece at the crease.

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