{"product_id":"ss-gladiator-player-grade-english-willow-cricket-bat-26-27-junior-range","title":"SS Gladiator Player Grade English Willow Cricket Bat '26\/27 - Junior Range","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSS Gladiator Player Grade English Willow Cricket Bat – Junior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e brings the premium Gladiator range to developing cricketers in junior bat sizes. Crafted from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehand-selected Player Grade English Willow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the Gladiator features a mid-low sweet spot, full profile and semi-duckbill shaping designed to provide a balanced combination of performance, pickup and control. A slight bow through the blade complements the profile and supports comfortable stroke play for young cricketers progressing their game.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enew release for the 2026\/27 Australian cricket season\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the junior Gladiator features SS's latest sticker design for a contemporary premium finish. Air-dried English Willow and a generous playing area provide the performance characteristics expected from a high-grade junior bat, while a quality handle and grip support comfortable control through the swing. The SS Gladiator Junior is supplied with a premium bat cover for protection during storage and transport.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cricket bats are individually crafted from natural willow, so variations in grain structure, colour and appearance are normal. Grain characteristics are subject to availability, and product images are for illustration purposes only. 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