
WILLOW GRADING & MANUFACTURING
WILLOW GRADING - ADULT BATS
The best looking and performing willow money can buy. There will be a minimum of 10 grains without any blemishes on the playing surface. These pieces of willow are scarce and hard to come by.
There will be a minimum of 9 grains. Nearly as rare as GA/EW, these are exceptional pieces of willow
There will be a minimum of 8 grains. Graded on having equal performance to our Limited willow without the higher price tag. The only difference is the grain aesthetics with the possibility of minor blemishes.
The GP+/EW grade will have a slightly cleaner grain structure then the GP/EW.
There will be a minimum of 8 grains. Graded on having equal performance to our Limited willow without the higher price tag. The only difference is the grain aesthetics with the possibility of minor blemishes.
The GP+/EW grade will have a slightly cleaner grain structure then the GP/EW.
There will be a minimum of 7 grains that will perform to a high level. The odd blemish is common, but generally, they will have a clean grain structure.
The G1+/EW grade will have a slightly cleaner grain structure then the G1/EW
There will be a minimum of 7 grains that will perform to a high level. The odd blemish is common, but generally, they will have a clean grain structure.
The G1+/EW grade will have a slightly cleaner grain structure then the G1/EW
There will be a minimum of 6 grains. We move into a slightly broader grain structure, which is still relatively clean and produces great bats. There will be at least five straight grains on the face of the bat, and you'll commonly see blemishes, pin knots, or " specks" visible.
The G2+/EW grade will have a slightly cleaner grain structure then the G2/EW
There will be a minimum of 6 grains. We move into a slightly broader grain structure, which is still relatively clean and produces great bats. There will be at least five straight grains on the face of the bat, and you'll commonly see blemishes, pin knots, or " specks" visible.
The G2+/EW grade will have a slightly cleaner grain structure then the G2/EW
There will be a minimum of 5 grains. We move into a grain structure that isn't always straight, but the performance is still of a good standard. Again, small knots and a little 'butterfly' stain may be present, perhaps with a more prominent "speck."
The G3+/EW grade will have a slightly cleaner grain structure then the G3/EW.
There will be a minimum of 5 grains. We move into a grain structure that isn't always straight, but the performance is still of a good standard. Again, small knots and a little 'butterfly' stain may be present, perhaps with a more prominent "speck."
The G3+/EW grade will have a slightly cleaner grain structure then the G3/EW.
There will be a minimum of 4 grains. Less visual attraction than our higher grades, but it's a great value for money option. Again, small knots, and a little 'butterfly' stain may be present with perhaps more prominent "speck".
There will be a minimum of 4 grains. Butterfly-stained willow doesn't have the aesthetics of the grades above. Fortunately, good looks can only go so far, and butterfly willow can often perform exceptionally well. The ball can ping off a bat with a butterfly stain. This grade makes a standout value for money.
There will be a minimum of 7 grains. The odd blemish is common, but generally, they will have a clean grain structure.
WILLOW GRADING - Junior BATS
There will be a minimum of 5 grains with a possibility of minor blemishes. The best looking and performing Junior willow money can buy.
There will be a minimum of 4 grains. that will perform to a high level. The odd blemish is common, but generally, they will have a clean grain structure.
There will be a minimum of 4 grains. We move into a slightly broader grain structure, which is still relatively clean and produces great bats. There will be at least five straight grains on the face of the bat, and you'll commonly see blemishes, pin knots, or " specks" visible.
There will be a minimum of 4 grains. We move into a grain structure that isn't always straight, but the performance is still of a good standard. Again, small knots and a little 'butterfly' stain may be present, perhaps with a more prominent "speck."
There will be a minimum of 4 grains. Less visual attraction than our higher grades, but it's a great value for money option. Again, small knots, and a little 'butterfly' stain may be present with perhaps more prominent "speck".
There will be a minimum of 4 grains. Butterfly-stained willow doesn't have the aesthetics of the grades above. Fortunately, good looks can only go so far, and butterfly willow can often perform exceptionally well. The ball can ping off a bat with a butterfly stain. This grade makes a standout value for money.
There will be a minimum of 5 grains. The odd blemish is common, but generally, they will have a clean grain structure.

HOW OUR BATS ARE MADE
PRE-MADE BATS:Raw clefts are machined, handled, pressed, shaped, and finished in our Jalandhar, India, or Meerut, India, factories. You'll also find the odd pre-made bat made in New Zealand; the location of the bat's manufacture is listed on the product page.
MADE TO ORDER BATS:Raw clefts are machined, handled, pressed, shaped and finished in our Auckland, New Zealand workshop
We trust in our process, which allows you to walk to the crease confidently, knowing that you're using a premium product that will perform under pressure.