{"product_id":"dsc-pearla-6000-grade-5-english-willow-cricket-bat-adult","title":"DSC Pearla 6000 Grade 5 English Willow Cricket Bat '26\/27 - Adult","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eDSC Pearla 6000 English Willow Cricket Bat\u003c\/strong\u003e brings the distinctive Pearla shape to a more accessible Grade 5 English Willow model. Its \u003cstrong\u003etraditional full blade profile and mid-positioned swell\u003c\/strong\u003e create a broad, dynamic hitting zone suited to cricketers who want versatility across their stroke play. Massive edges give the blade a substantial presence, while subtle concaving helps control the weight distribution and contributes to a pickup that feels lighter than the imposing profile might suggest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by the Pearla range endorsed by Australian cricketer \u003cstrong\u003eMatt Renshaw\u003c\/strong\u003e, the 6000 combines a pronounced \u003cstrong\u003ePowerarc bow face profile\u003c\/strong\u003e with a generous extended sweet spot and short-handle configuration. The result is an all-round profile suited to developing, social and club cricketers looking for the characteristics of the Pearla shape at a value-focused price point. Crafted from \u003cstrong\u003eGrade 5 English Willow\u003c\/strong\u003e with a natural blade finish, it includes a full-length bat cover and refreshed styling for the \u003cstrong\u003e2026\/27 season\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cricket bats are individually crafted from natural willow, so variations in grain structure, colour, appearance and weight are normal. Bat weights and grain characteristics are subject to availability, and product images are for illustration purposes only. The bat you receive may therefore vary in appearance from the images shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade 5 English Willow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural Grade 5 English Willow makes the Pearla 6000 an accessible option for players wanting the distinctive Pearla profile and English Willow construction.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePearla Full Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional full-blade shaping retains a substantial amount of willow through the hitting area for a strong, imposing profile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDynamic Mid Sweet Spot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid swell positioning and an extended sweet spot create a versatile hitting zone suited to a broad range of cricket shots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePowerarc Bow Face:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pronounced bow shaping contributes to the Pearla's distinctive profile and complements its substantial hitting area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMassive Edge Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thick edges add presence through the blade and maximise the amount of willow surrounding the primary striking zone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalanced Concaving:\u003c\/strong\u003e Subtle concaving through the back helps manage weight distribution and contributes to the Pearla range's notably comfortable pickup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile Batting Shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-positioned swell makes the Pearla 6000 a natural option for all-round stroke makers rather than favouring predominantly front-foot or back-foot play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMatt Renshaw Endorsed Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Part of the DSC Pearla family associated with Australian top-order batter Matt Renshaw.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Willow Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uncovered natural blade allows the individual grain pattern and appearance of each English Willow cleft to remain visible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShort Handle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supplied in the traditional adult short-handle configuration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAverage Weight Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately \u003cstrong\u003e2 lb 8 oz to 2 lb 10.5 oz\u003c\/strong\u003e, covering a popular range of adult bat weights.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull-Length Bat Cover:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes a full-length protective cover for convenient storage and transportation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2026\/27 Refresh:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features updated Pearla presentation for the \u003cstrong\u003e2026\/27 Australian cricket season\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"DSC","offers":[{"title":"Senior SH","offer_id":43991631691829,"sku":"261504465","price":315.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0285\/7618\/6421\/files\/DSC-PEARLA-6000-CRICKET-BAT-1.jpg?v=1788482539","url":"https:\/\/highmarkcricket.com.au\/products\/dsc-pearla-6000-grade-5-english-willow-cricket-bat-adult","provider":"Highmark Cricket","version":"1.0","type":"link"}