{"product_id":"cricket-new-bats-hammer-black-edition-core-cricket-bat","title":"Hammer Black Edition Core Cricket Bat","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hammer Black Edition Core offers reliable performance for club cricketers seeking value without compromising on quality. The Grade 2 English Willow provides good ping and durability, supported by Hammer's strict quality control process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePremium Willow Selection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-selected Grade 2 English Willow offering balanced performance and durability\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuality Craftsmanship:\u003c\/strong\u003e Undergoes Hammer's comprehensive seven-step quality verification process\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium blade width with standard bow for versatile stroke play\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eValue Proposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Delivers professional-grade performance at a competitive price point\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean, minimalist design with the distinctive Black Edition styling\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is the Hammer Black Edition Core Cricket Bat suitable for professional play?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e While the Hammer Black Edition Core uses Grade 2 English Willow rather than premium Grade 1, many club and semi-professional players find it offers excellent value and performance for competitive cricket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is the recommended knock-in period for the Hammer Black Edition Core Cricket Bat ?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe Hammer Black Edition Core Cricket Bat requires a standard 6-8 hour knock-in period with a bat mallet, followed by gradual use with increasingly harder balls before match play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How does the weight of the Hammer Black Edition Core Cricket Bat  compare to other bats?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe Hammer Black Edition Core Cricket Bat falls in the medium-weight range at approximately 2.8-2.9 lbs, striking a balance between power and maneuverability for all-round players.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does the Hammer Black Edition Core Cricket Bat come with any protective covering?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Hammer Black Edition Core Cricket Bat comes with a basic toe guard pre-applied, but we recommend adding a protective bat face tape and carrying it in a quality padded bat cover to extend its lifespan.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hammer Cricket","offers":[{"title":"Light ( 2.6-2.9) \/ SH - Short Handle (Regular Adult Cricket Bat)","offer_id":46525442195623,"sku":"SKU-FE10809_Light","price":199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium ( 2.9-2.12 ) \/ SH - Short Handle (Regular Adult Cricket Bat)","offer_id":46525442228391,"sku":"SKU-FE10809_Medium","price":199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Heavy ( 2.13-2.15 ) \/ SH - Short Handle (Regular Adult Cricket Bat)","offer_id":46525442261159,"sku":"SKU-FE10809_Heavy","price":199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0624\/1111\/2615\/files\/6_11__74769.1704992451.600.600_5e5e5be2-a3a3-47ed-9cb7-6ad5b5157fd7.jpg?v=1738595724","url":"https:\/\/cricketstoreonline.com\/products\/cricket-new-bats-hammer-black-edition-core-cricket-bat","provider":"Cricket Store Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}