Cricket Bat Willow Grades. For salix grading of timber is an ongoing process throughout bat manufacture. This is unbleached english willow with a slight irregular grain patterns.
There are various factors which contribute to the cost and most important one is the willow grading of the cricket bat. It has at least 6 straight grains on the face of the blade. Kashmir willow is usually used for lower range junior cricket bats priced under 50.
Grade 1 these are the best grade of willow used by professional players.
Grading of willow refers to the visual appearance of the timber rather than its. You can expect 7 plus grains clean and straight. But this doesn t affect the playing ability of the cricket bat. However being a tailor made bat we do offer all 3 grades of english willow.