Original Players Cricket Bats 2022 | In-Depth Review

Original Players Cricket Bats 2022

Original Player bats are the most premium bats in each bats range. Every bat manufacturer has endorsement deals with some major cricketers and sells their bats. These players' bats are the same bats that professional players use in their matches. In terms of build, profile, and English willow used, everything is the same. So yes, you can now play with the same bat that your favorite batsmen use in their matches.

At Cricket Store Online, Amar and Dipesh visit each manufacturer at their factories to hand-pick the best and the highest quality original player bats. All the original player bats in each bats range are top-of-the-line products made with the finest and the rarest grade 1 willow. These bats have an excellent profile, great ping sound, and imported bat handle. In short, no compromises are made by the manufacturers while making these bats.

If you want a video review of each Original Player bat, we have a detailed review on our Youtube channel.

DSC Krunch Bull 31 - David Warner Original Players Cricket Bat 2022

Also referred to as TheBull 31, DSC’s Krunch Bull 31 is an original plyer bat used by David Warner in his day-to-day cricket. This bat is a perfect example of a monster build. Apart from an obvious grade 1+ English willow used in this bat, it has the biggest approved bat size when it comes to the blade. The curved blade is 107mm wide with 40mm thick edges and a spine height of 64mm. This bat has a treble spring bat handle for maximum shock absorption. This true work of art is made for monstrous hitting and spectacular performance in all formats. Watch full video review here.

Weight Range - Medium (2.9lb-2.12lb)

Willow Grade Quality – 1+

Handle- Semi-Oval

Edge: 40mm

Sweet Spot: Huge Mid-to-Low Sweet Spot

Protos Original Players Cricket Bat 2022

This high-quality grade 1+ English willow bat has 12-15 even grains on the face with a thick and full bat profile. The bat has a 62mm spine and 40-42mm edges. Like other Protos bats, this bat has a duckbill-shaped squared toe profile that provides a great balance. The Singapore cane handle with 3-way cork insertion provides excellent flexibility and shock absorption to play shots. A slight shave-off on the sides of the spine provides a curved look to the bat and reduces its weight (2.9lbs) to provide light pick-up. The low sweet spot makes this bat a perfect choice for classic gameplay. Watch a complete video review on our channel.

Weight Range - Medium (2.9lb)

Willow Grade Quality – 1+

Handle- Round

Edge: 40-42 mm

Sweet Spot: Huge Low Sweet Spot

SS TON Original Players Cricket Bat - DJ Bravo

This SS TON Original Players cricket bat is used by the Champion DJ Bravo himself. This bat is an SS TON and has a ‘Champion’ branding on its spine. Made from air-dried grade 1 English willow, this bat has a wide sweet spot in the middle to provide the godly ability for the batsmen to hit the ball out of the park. If you are a versatile batsman and love oval handles, this might be the bat you are looking for. Watch a complete video review on our channel.

Weight Range - Medium (2.9 lbs -2.12 lbs)

Willow Grade Quality – 1

Handle- Oval

Edge: 40 mm

Sweet Spot: Low Sweet Spot

SS TON Original Players Cricket Bat - Surya Kumar Yadav

The Surya Kumar Yadav version of SS TON’s player bat is on another level. With a mid-swell position and curved edges, you can expect a long inning of powerful hitting and excellent shock absorption. The bat ping alone is enough to make you a fan of this bat. This bat has a medium weight of about 2.9 lbs and a scallop spine on both sides. This means a lighter pickup and more runs on the crease. If you are looking to score with a bat that feels light and strong in the hands, this is your choice. Watch a complete video review on our channel.

Weight Range - Medium (2.9lb)

Willow Grade Quality – 1+

Handle- Semi-Oval

Edge: 38 mm

Sweet Spot: Huge Mid-Low Sweet Spot

SS TON Original Players Cricket Bat - Kieron Pollard

Keiron Pollard version of SS TON original players comes in a 3 tone chrome color scheme and is made of the same grade 1+ English willow. This bat has massive edge thickness like other TON bats and provides massive performance for aggressive gameplay. For the huge edge thickness and full-face profile, this bat still manages to come with a medium weight. This makes the weight to ratio and balance easier for the batsmen and helps in a lighter pickup. This bat comes with a counterbalance handle. Watch a complete video review on our channel.

Weight Range - Medium (2.9lb-2.10lb)

Willow Grade Quality – 1+

Handle- Semi-Oval

Edge: 40 mm

Sweet Spot: Mid-Low Sweet Spot

SS TON Original Players Bat

SS TON Original Players bat is a top-grade bat from the SS TON lineup. Although this bat is not used by a specific player like other SS player bats, this player bat has been endorsed by many players throughout. The build quality and profile are top grade and match that of other player bats.

This bat is also made from air-dried Grade 1 English willow and has thick edges. Like other SS bats, scalloping on the sides has been done which makes the spine look thicker. This bat weighs around 2lb 10oz and has a flat bat face. Anyone who is looking to score lots of runs and has an aggressive playing style should go for this bat. Watch a complete video review on our channel.

Weight Range - Medium (2.10lb)

Willow Grade Quality – 1+

Handle- Semi-Oval

Edge: 40 mm

Sweet Spot: Huge Low Sweet Spot

GM Ben Stokes Cricket Bat 2022

GM Ben Stores cricket bat is made to cater to the needs of the English cricket star who has been known to play match-winning innings for his team. This bat has a relatively shorter blade and a huge and dynamic sweet spot to play a large variety of shots from several areas of the bat. The edges are 39mm thick and the bat handle is oval-shaped. The handle is slightly arched to be ahead of the ball and provide a loftier shot. This bat is perfect for hitting and long innings, whatever you prefer. Watch a full video review here!

Blade Length: 555 mm

Weight: 2lb 10 oz - 2lb 11 oz

Wood Grade: 1+

Grip: HEX

Edge: 36-38 mm

Sweet Spot: Huge Mid-Low Sweet Spot

GM Aiden Markram Cricket Bat 2022

GM Aiden Markram's bat is made for the long innings and wide array of shots. This bat has a mid swell position and a very thick 66mm steep spine. It provides a huge sweet spot from mid to low position and a satisfying ping sound. The blade has no scalloping on the sides of the spine and a full bat profile. This means that this bat will feel heavier than most bats. This bat is made for strokes, pulls, and late cuts which require balance and shock absorption that only this bat can provide. If you are someone who loves to play master innings, get your hands on this bat from our store. Watch a full video review here!

Edge: 39 mm

Weight: 2lb 9 oz - 2lb 11 oz

Wood Grade: 1+

Grip: Pro Lite

Sweet Spot: Mid-Low Sweet Spot

GM Ross Taylor Players Edition Cricket Bat 2022

GM has a special computer-aided DXM technology that can make perfect original player bats. This GM Ross Taylor Player Edition bat is made for players who love to play controlled strokes down the field. Slight shave off on the sides of a high spine, pro lite grip, and duckbill toe provide an excellent and lighter pickup while hitting the ball. If you are someone who wants a 1+ grade English willow bat that is easy to use and great for long innings, this might be your #1 choice. Watch a full video review here!

Edge: 37 mm

Weight: 2lb 9 oz - 2lb 11 oz

Wood Grade: 1+

Grip: Pro-Lite

Sweet Spot: Huge Mid Sweet Spot

GM James Vince Players Edition Cricket Bat 2022

If you admire the playing style of James Vince, you might be tempted to buy the GM James Vince Players Edition bat of 2022. This bat is a marvel when it comes to weight distribution. A sharp stoop at the toe and smoothly increasing bulge in the center make sure that all the weight is concentrated in the center. This bat provides a lighter pickup despite the heavyweight and offers extreme counterbalance and aerodynamics. With a bat like this, you just need to guide the ball in a direction and it will go into the stands. Watch a full video review here!

Edge: 39 mm

Weight: 2lb 9 oz - 2lb 11 oz

Wood Grade: 1

Grip: Pro-Lite

Sweet Spot: Mid Sweet Spot

GM DAN LAWRENCE PLAYERS EDITION CRICKET BAT 2022

This bat has Dan Lawrence’s autograph engraved into it. Featuring a 66m swell depth and 40mm edge thickness, GM Dan Lawrence Players Edition is a perfect bat for strokes. With a heavyweight of around 2.10 lbs, this bat has an unbleached grade 1+ English willow reserved for 0.05% blades. With a relatively shorter blade length and short handle, this bat is perfect for people with an average height. Watch a full video review here!

Edge: 40 mm

Weight: 2lb 10 oz

Wood Grade: 1

Grip: Pro-Lite

Sweet Spot: Mid-low Sweet Spot

MRF Genius Chase Master Cricket Bat 2022

The MRF Genius Chase Master is a replica of the legendary Virat Kohli who has been the #1 batsman in Cricket for quite a long time. This bat has a VK 18 branding on it along with Virat’s autograph printed on the bat face sticker. This bat comes with a subcontinent style bow for better shock absorption and immense power even in the toe of the bat. This bat has a dual-tone handle grip and more than 12 straight grains on the bat's face. If you are looking for a bat with a traditional and classic look that is great to play with, this might be your partner. Watch complete unboxing on our channel.

Bow Profile: Curved and Concave Bow

Handle: Round Handle - SH (Imported cane)

Weight: 2lbs 9oz - 2lbs 12oz

Edge: 40-42 mm

Sweet Spot: Dynamic Sweet Spot

New Balance Burn Original Players Cricket Bat 2022

The New Balance Burn Original Players bat has been named after Rory Burns. This bat has a mid swell position with a larger sweet spot that runs from mid to low of the blade. Made from premium quality grade 1+ English willow wood, this bat features a high spine profile and thick sharp edges. The oval-shaped grip on the handle provides control and balance. There is little to no arch in the bat which means that it is made to cater to the needs of classic middle-order batsmen who love to play long innings. Watch the full Youtube review.

Grade quality: Grade 1 English Willow

Sweet Spot: Mid sweet spot

Edge: 39mm

Handle: Oval Handle - SH (Imported cane)

Weight: 2lbs 9oz - 2lbs 12oz

New Balance TC 1260 Original Players Cricket Bat 2022

If you watch cricket, there is no way you don’t laude the batting style of Joe Root. He has been one of the most consistent batsmen in one day and test cricket. So if he trusts his whole career on the New Balance TC 1260 Original Players bat, why can’t you? This bat is a classic New Balance bat with a huge mid to low sweet spot, mid swell, and large edges. The bat has an oval grip, grade 1+ English willow, and slight scalloping on the sides of the spine to reduce weight. Watch the full Youtube review.

Grade quality: Grade 1 English Willow

Handle: Oval Handle

Weight: 2lbs 9oz

Edge: 38 mm

Sweet Spot: Huge Mid Sweet Spot

New Balance DC 1280 Original Players Cricket Bat 2022

When you are playing on a wicket that favors the bowlers, you need a blade in your hand that is quick to move wherever you want it to. For that, you need New Balance DC 1280 Original Players version which is also trusted by Steve Smith. With thick edges, scalloping on the spine, round handle, curved edge profile, and squared toe, you can rest assured that this bat will offer a light pick-up and fast swing so that you can play according to different pitch conditions and paces. Watch the full Youtube review.

Grade quality: Grade 1 English Willow

Handle: Oval Handle

Weight: 2lbs 9oz

Edge: 40 mm

Sweet Spot: Dynamic Sweet Spot

SG Rishab Pant Original Players Bat

SG Rishab Pant Original Players bat is a modern-looking bat when it comes to branding design. With a powerful blue and black combination design, this bat has a dual-tone grip made from Sarawak cane that provides excellent shock absorption. This bat has a grade 1 English willow, thick and concave edges of 38-40mm in thickness. Bat length is approximately 86cm and is perfect for players with an average height. Watch the full Youtube review

Grade quality: Grade 1 English Willow

Handle: Round Handle (Sarawak Cane)

Weight: 2lbs 9oz

Edge: 38-40 mm

Sweet Spot: Huge Low Sweet Spot

SG KL Rahul Original Players Bat

KL Rahul is another top Indian batsman who uses SG bats. His SG KL Rahul Original Players bat comes with 12+ straight grains and a top-quality grade 1 English willow wood. This bat has an arch from top to the bottom which makes it a perfect bat for dynamic gameplay. There is little to no scalloping on the sides of the spine and has a sharp edge and spine profile. With a modern look and mid swell bat face, you can play all kinds of shots with this bat. Watch the full Youtube review

Grade quality: Grade 1 English Willow

Handle: Round Handle (Sarawak Cane)

Weight: 2lbs 9oz

Edge: 38 mm

Sweet Spot: Low Sweet Spot

SG Hardik Pandya Original Players Bat

SG Hardik Pandya Original Players bat is made for hard-hitting purposes. Although the bat has quick thick edges, the spine height is pretty medium. This bat has a squared toe profile and little to no arch throughout the length. Sweet spot runs from mid to low as it suits the playing style of Hardik Pandya. This bat comes with a round handle made of Singapore cane with special cork insertion to absorb shocks and improve balance. If you are someone who loves these trendy grip colors and stickers on SG bats, you should opt for these options. Watch the full Youtube review

Grade quality: Grade 1 English Willow

Handle: Round Handle (Singapore Cane)

Weight: 2lbs 8oz

Edge: 38-40 mm

Sweet Spot: Mid-low Sweet Spot

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Are Original Player bats from each company exact bats that the players use?

1. All bat manufacturers have some kinds of endorsement deals with international players. They manufacture exact models of the same bats to increase sales so yes if you buy Original Players bat from a certified store like Cricket Store Online, you will get an exactly similar bat in terms of profile, build quality, and other dimensions.

Q. Which English willow grade is used in Original Players bats?

1. Player bats are the most expensive and high-quality bats in each company. They are made from the finest English willow with the most number of grains and zero spots. Since this bat is going to be used by the player himself, the company ensures that they get the best build quality. So if you are buying an original player bat, you will get the highest quality grade 1 English willow.

Q. Are the Original Player bats in Cricket Store Online original?

1. At Cricket Store Online, Amar and Dipesh ensure that every product is of high quality. To increase our customer satisfaction, we visit each bat manufactuer’s factory and hand pick the best models on our own so that the customers can enjoy the best bats Head over to our store Cricket Store Online to select your bat now!

Conclusion

Original Player bats are the highest quality and the most expensive cricket bats in each bat range. These bats are not compromised in any way. Manufacturers always ensure to put the best quality English willow, and provide the best grip, handle, branding, and profile which matches the exact bat of the original player that uses it. All these bats have top-grade English willow, excellent shock absorption in their grip, great balance, and aerodynamics.

If you are looking to buy an original player bat of your favorite player, we have all the bats available in our store. These bats have been bought directly from the original manufacturers. So, head over to Cricket Store Online now.

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