{"product_id":"sg-klr-vortex-1-0-english-willow-cricket-bat-26-27-adult","title":"SG KLR Vortex 1.0 Grade 1+ English Willow Cricket Bat '26\/27 - Adult","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSG KLR Vortex 1.0 English Willow Cricket Bat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a premium new model for the 2026\/27 season, handcrafted from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrade 1+ Premium English Willow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for high-level performance, power and durability. Its semi-duckbill profile is designed around stability and balanced weight distribution, providing a controlled feel through the swing. 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