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Top 10 Cricket Bats in the World

                 Cricket is the sport of the gentlemen, and the players are extremely meticulous about everything in the game. From the rules in the game to the kits used by the players. There are many things at play when it comes to the best of performance. While the skill and rigorous practice of the player is very important, the gears that he uses also have a very important role to play. The key components of cricket are a ball and a bat. 

                 Cricket has simply become one of the most watched and marketable games in the world. The number of spectators is increasing day by day and it has proved to be a revelation in all perspectives. It is the second most popular sport in the world only after football. The die-hard fans and the cricket fraternity get immense pleasure in watching sailing sixes out of the park more than anything. Though the player's form plays a key role in the huge shots, it can be vastly attributed to the bats used by cricketers. The cricket bats of the modern era have been made with top willows and seem to be flawless. The bats are customed to suit the batsman which includes sizes, thickness, weight, handle and grip. The cricket bats have also fetched the cricketers with hefty contracts with the manufacturers.

In this context, we take a look at the top 10 cricket bats used by cricketers.

#1 Kookaburra Angry Beast

The Beast is one of the premier bats of the ranges by the brand. Besides, it is made of the highest grade hand-selected English willow, which undergoes a natural process of air drying after it has been harvested. The bat has a huge profile, and yet, quite surprisingly, it is amazingly light. It comes with a design that is handcrafted, and optimum power picks up ratio. Its dynamic power shaped face enhances the delivery of explosive stroke play. The bat with a Big Edge Square edge profile and Sarawak cane handle.

Characteristics:

• Grade One hand selected Unbleached English Willow.

• HANDLE: 12 Piece Sarawak cane.

• GRIP: Red Snake grip.

• WEIGHT: 2 lb 8oz (1150 gms) to 2 lb 12oz (1250 gms).

• SWEET SPOT: Mid Blade.

• EDGE PROFILE: ‘Big Edge’ Square.

• FACE PROFILE: Flat Face.

• SCALLOP: Slight Concave.

• BOW: Mid / Low Blade.

• SIZE: SH and LB.

Endorsed By:

• Brad Hodge.

• Brad Haddin.

• Simon Katich.

• Matthew Wade.

#2 Spartan CG Authority

Spartan Sports is an Australian-based sports manufacturer for many sports such as Cricket, Rugby, Football, Touch Football, Volleyball, Basketball, and Net Ball. Despite being only originated a few years back, they have stood above the rest and have proved to be a huge revelation. Spartan Sports have a trademark way of signing endorsement deals with proven performers by splashing huge sums of money and signing long-term deals.Spartan CG Authority is one of the best cricket bats used by players from around the world. Besides, this bat has been designed with the ability to handle even the most explosive power of the mightiest stroke makers. It has been crafted in a way to be perfect for the power-hitting style of modern cricket. It has a massive sweet spot, and the edges are really thick. The bat is made of Super Grade I English willow and has its mid-profile with a full spine. The handle is made of cane and rubber and also provides great flexibility, control, and power. It has a flat face with a curvature. 

Characteristics:

• Made of the Super Grade I English willow.

• PROFILE: Mid profile with a full spine to ensure maximum edge thickness and

• side profiling for destructive precision.

• HANDLE: Round handle with 9 piece cane and rubber to delivers optimum

• combination of power, control and flexibility.

• WEIGHT: 2 lb 10oz (1200 gms) to 3 lb (1350 gms).

• FACE: Flat Face with slight curvature to provide even distribution

• across the face of the bat for accurate shot making.

• BOW: Slight bow which generates perfectly balanced pick up to deliver

• increased power.

• TOE: Slightly square, designed to increase the hitting area, lowering the center of gravity of the bat to promote greater swing weight and power distribution.

• SIZE: SH.

Endorsed By:

• Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

• Michael Clarke.

• Chris Gayle.

• Andre Russell.

• David Warner.

• Johnny Bairstow.

• Matt Prior.

#3 Reebok Blast

Reebok is a world-renowned brand of sports equipment, and it has a premium collection of bats. The Blast is considered one of the best in Reebok’s line of cricket bats. The bat has been designed in a traditional way with a heavy shape, but, interestingly, its pick up is amazingly light. Reebok also puts together the expertise of the best designers, and the latest bat technology to craft this bat. Made of Grade I English willow, the Sarawak cane handle enhances shock absorption and performance, and has thick edges. 

Characteristics:

• Made of the Grade I English willow.

• Traditionally shaped and styled bat.

• HANDLE: 9 Piece Sarawak cane for excellent shock absorption and performance.

• GRIP: CHEVRON Grip.

• WEIGHT: 2 lb 9oz (1150 gms) to 2 lb 13oz (1275 gms).

• SWEET SPOT: Lower mid Blade.

• EDGE PROFILE: Thick Edges.

• Embossed Toe Protector for better durability.

• Curved blade

• SIZE: SH.

Endorsed By:

• MS Dhoni.

• Yuvraj Singh.

• Gautam Gambhir.

• Sanath Jayasuriya.

#4 SS Ton Gladiator

SS Cricket is undoubtedly one of the most popular cricket goods manufacturers in the world. Sareen Sports Industries was established in Meerut by N.K. Sareen in the year 1969. SS Cricket is well known for its two acclaimed models of the bat, namely: Sunridges and TON. SS cricket bats are well built with the finest willow and are known for their long life. Their bats are traditionally made from willow wood, from a variety of White willow called Cricket Bat willow. Their bats are manufactured in a unique way as the willow is treated with raw and unboiled linseed oil. The SS Ton Gladiator is quite a sought after a bat, mainly because it provides great power, balance, and impact.  It is made of hand-selected super grade I English Willow, and its handle is made up of Sarawak combination cane, which boosts power hitting and helps in shock absorption, as well. The rounded edges are designed to help the particularly aggressively players. 

Characteristics:

• SS Hand Selected Super Grade I English Willow.

• 11-13 Straight Grains.

• Super Rebound Quality.

• Rounded edges for the aggressive player.

• HANDLE: 12 Piece Sarawak Combination Cane Handle for Shock Absorption and Power Hitting.

• GRIP: Special Scale Grip for the Bat Handle- for control and comfort.

• WEIGHT: 2 lb 9oz (1160 gms) to 2 lb 12oz (1230 gms).

• SIZE: SH and LB.

Endorsed By:

• Kieron Pollard.

• Kumar Sangakara.

• Shikhar Dhawan.

• Dinesh Karthik.

• Kedar Jadhav.

• Mohammad Nabi.

• Mohammad shehzad.

• Mahmudullah.

• Moeen Ali.

• Manish Pandey.

• Ravindra Jadeja.

• Colin de Grandhomme.

• Thisara Perera.

• Denesh Ramdin.  

• Ambati Rayudu.

#5 Puma Ballistic

Puma is another company of sports equipment which is widely popular among players of different sports. The Puma Ballistic cricket bat is one of the best in the industry. It is made of unbleached English willow of grade one. The willow is picked according to specific weight, performance, and grain structure. The higher and stronger swell enhances high-speed hitting power, along with precision, control and balanced pick up, without sacrificing the high impact of power-hitting which is boosted by the massive hitting zone. Besides, its handle is made of Puma-specific cane.

Characteristics:

• The very best Grade 1 English willow.

• High and powerful swell.

• Massive hitting zone.

• HANDLE: PUMA-specific cane handle for optimum comfort and a highly responsive feel.

• GRIP: Unique multi-textured PUMA grip with new cosmetics ensures the best possible touch and control.

• WEIGHT: 2 lb 6oz (1075 gms) to 2 lb 12oz (1250 gms).

• Sophisticated blade profiling removes weight from the blade and ensures contoured edges remain as thick as possible.

• Molded PUMA toe protector fitted as standard increases durability and reduces toe swell from moisture uptake.

• SIZE: SH.

Endorsed By:

• Brendan McCullum.

• Yuvraj Singh.

• Marlon Samuels.

• Adam Gilchrist.

#6 SG Cobra Select

Sanspariel Greenlands (SG) and Sareen Sports (SS) are clearly the stalwarts of cricket goods in India. Sanspariel Greenlands (SG) was set up by brothers Kedarnath and Dwarakanath Anand in Sialkot in 1931. Sanspariel Greenlands are established and reputed manufacturers of cricket bats, balls, pads, gloves, leg guards, shoes, thigh pads and helmets.They also export cricketing goods to countries like Australia, England, New Zealand and South Africa on a regular basis. 

Sanspareils Greenlands is the largest manufacturer of cricketing gear in the world. It is also the No.1 cricket gear brand in India. The R & D team of SG has famous first-class cricketers, as well as international players, as panel members, who provide valuable feedback, so that the gears can be updated accordingly. The SG Cobra select’s blade is made of the best quality English willow, while the handle is made of premium quality imported Sarawak cane which enhances control and power. It has a traditional shape and style which boosts maximum stability while playing shots.

Characteristics:

• Made of the highest quality English willow.

• Traditionally shaped and styled for maximum stability while playing shots.

• HANDLE: Made from premium, imported Sarawak cane to deliver superior power and control.

• GRIP: New multi color Player grip for a superior sense of control.

• SWEET SPOT: Lower mid Blade.

• EDGE PROFILE: Thick edges and curved blade for balance and control.

• Toe protector for better durability and maintaining the moisture level

• Comes with a full length padded bat cover with adjustable strap.

• SIZE: SH.

Endorsed By:

• Sunil Gavaskar.

• Rahul Dravid.

• VVS laxman.

• Wasim Jaffer.

• Virendar Shewag.

• Mohammad Azharuddin.

• Suresh Raina.

• Shane Watson.

• Shakib Al Hasan.

• Evin Lewis.

• Shreyas Iyer.

• Rishabh Pant.

• Hardik Pandya.

• Cheteshwar Pujara.

• Mayank Agarwal. 

• Rashid Khan.

#7 GM Icon

Gunn and Moore (GM) is a famous cricket manufacturing company and it supplies mostly to the cricketers belonging to Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Bangladesh, India. It was founded in 1885 by businessman Thomas James Moore and English test batsman William Gunn in Colwick, a village in Nottinghamshire in England. The GM bats are made with modern technology ( CAD and CAM ) in England. The most famous range of GM bats are Octane, Icon, Six6, Purist, Maxi, Mana, Luna, Epic, Aura, GMax and Maestro. Gunn & Moore maintains a staff of best craftsmen who work with prime English Willow to design and manufacture cricket bats in the factories that are probably the most technologically advanced in the industry. GM is the only brand that has the capability to bring together the state-of-the-art DXM technology and 125 years of experience in crafting cricket bats. GM Icon is made of the latest materials and comes with unparalleled design. Its pick up is surprisingly light and comes with concentrated power. It has massive edges and a flatter face.

Characteristics:

• Iconic design.

• Made of the highest grade English willow.

• High swell position.

• Surprisingly light pick-up.

• Lightweight design.

• Concentrated Power.

• EDGE PROFILE: Massive Edges (38 mm).

• FACE PROFILE: Flatter Face.

• SCALLOP: Super concave profile & Toe Up.

• SIZE: SH and LB.

Endorsed By:

• Graeme Smith.

• Anil Kumble.

• Nathan McCullum.

• Shane Watson.

• Quinton de Kock.

• Ben Stokes.

• Corey Anderson.

• Stephen Cook.

• Ross Taylor

• Aiden Markram.

• James Vince.

• Jonathan trot.

• Alex Hales.

#8 Gray - Nicolls viper

Along with Gunn and Moore, Gray-Nicolls is another English sports manufacturer that was originated in the 18th century. Gray-Nicolls started as a racket-making company in 1855 and it was only in 1876 that they shifted to making cricket equipment. Gray-Nicolls widely sponsors the cricketers belonging to United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, India, Pakistan, West Indies, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. The most famous variant of Gray-Nicolls bat is Shockwave. The Shockwave model is best suited to the modern era of the game and is highly recommended for playing unorthodox shots with ease. The other top-class variants in Gray-Nicolls segment are Powerbow 6X, Supernova, and Classic.

Gray-Nicolls, the company that manufactures some of the best bats in the industry, used colored bat labels for the first time. The Gray-Nicolls Viper has the highest quality and is designed to incorporate the latest bat technology. The brand has maintained the perfect balance between tradition and innovation, and the result is visible in this unique cricket equipment. It has the capability to perform at every level, because of great balance, lightweight pick up and thick edge. These bats are hand finished and tested rigorously by experts.

Characteristics:

• World famous Gray Nicolls scoops.

• Perfectly balanced Bat.

• Lightweight pick up.

• EDGE PROFILE: Thick

• SWEET SPOT: Huge Mid Blade.

• SPINE PROFILE: Steep.

Endorsed By:

• Alastair Cook.

• Shaun Marsh.

• George Bailey.

• Kraigg Brathwaite.

• Kane Williamson.

• Shivnarine Chanderpaul.

• Peter Nevill.

• David Warner.

• Karun Nair.

• Matt Henry.

• Alex Hales.

• Cameron White.

• Chris Lynn.

• Chris Woakes.

• Matt Renshaw. 

• Shaheen Afridi.

#9 Adidas Incurza

Adidas is a reputed brand in the world sports, for the varied range of sporting items, from shoes to bags, or jerseys. It also manufactures cricket bats. The Incurza is a bat that is one of the most sought after bats in international cricket. It has been designed for batsmen with strength for an attacking game-play. It has an amazing profile that flows through the increased bow and middle, with excellent pickup and balance due to great edges. This is one of the most-looking bats, crafted out of English willow, and has a sculptured shoulder.

Characteristics:

• Sculptured shoulder.

• Power available for every type of shot.

• SWEET SPOT: Low powerful middle.

• WEIGHT: 2 lb 7oz (1100 gms) to2 lb 12oz (1250 gms).

• SIZES: SH and LB.

Endorsed By:

• Kevin Pietersen.

• Sachin Tendulkar.

• Suresh Raina.

• Ravindra Jadeja.

#10 kookaburra Kahuna

Kookaburra is an Australian-based sports company which was founded in 1980 by Alfred Grace Thompson. It is specifically known for manufacturing cricket and field hockey equipment. Kookaburra is undoubtedly one of the best cricket bat manufacturers in the world as the cricket bats are hand-made. Hand-made cricket bats offer great balance and allow the batsman to change the grip at the last moment (usually for playing unorthodox shots). The top models of Kookaburra's cricket bats are Kahuna, Fever, Obsidian, Ghost, XLR8, Blaze and Surge. The famous now-defunct ranges of Kookaburra are Sword, Ice, Beast, Diablo, Genesis, and CCX.

Kookaburra is a cricket bat manufacturer that is widely known around the world by all cricketers. It has a wide range of bats, and the Kahuna is often considered the best in the lot. It combines light pick up with great power, and generates maximum impact with its clean hitting area with straight evenly spaced grains. Its accurate shape and square face, along with the edge thickness and sweet bow help make great strokes. With its blade made of English willow of the highest grade and the handle from 12-piece round Sarawak cane, the Kookaburra Kahuna is no doubt one of the best.

Characteristics:

• Made of the highest grade English willow.

• HANDLE: 12 Piece Sarawak cane (round).

• GRIP: ‘Max Trio’ Octopus Xtreme.

• WEIGHT: 2 lb 7oz (1100 gms) to 3 lb 4oz (1475 gms).

• SWEET SPOT: Mid Blade (approx 225mm from toe).

• EDGE PROFILE: ‘Big Edge’ Square (36 – 41mm).

• FACE PROFILE: Flat ‘Power Plus’ Face.

• SPINE PROFILE: Pronounced from Handle to Toe (64 – 67mm).

• SCALLOP: Slight Concave (4 – 5mm).

• BOW: Mid / Low Blade (11 – 12mm).

• SIZE: SH.

Endorsed By:

• A B De Villiers.

• Martin Guptill.

• Ricky Ponting.

• Brad Hodge.

• Jos Buttler.

• Keaton Jennings.

• Tom Latham.

• Glenn Maxwell.

• Tim Paine.

• Alex Carey.

• Usman Khawaja .