{"product_id":"ss-valarie-2-0-grade-3-english-willow-cricket-bat-26-27-women-sh","title":"SS Valarie 2.0 Grade 3 English Willow Cricket Bat '26\/27 - Women SH","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSS Valarie 2.0 English Willow Cricket Bat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is designed specifically around the requirements of women cricketers, offering a lighter overall feel while maintaining good blade presence through the hitting area. Crafted from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehand-selected Grade 3 English Willow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, its modern concaved profile helps reduce unnecessary weight and contributes to comfortable pickup and balance. An average weight range of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 lb 4 oz to 2 lb 7 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e makes the Valarie 2.0 particularly manageable through the swing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2026\/27 Australian cricket season\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the Valarie 2.0 receives refreshed styling while retaining the established specifications of the previous model. The air-dried willow features straight, evenly spaced grains, complemented by a natural blade finish and quality handle for comfortable control. The combination of a lightweight pickup and sufficient willow through the blade makes it a practical performance option for women seeking a lighter English Willow bat. A full-length protective bat cover is included.\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, 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\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrade 3 English Willow:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hand-selected Grade 3 English Willow provides a quality natural blade, with straight and evenly spaced grains contributing to the bat's premium presentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for Women Cricketers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Developed to provide a lighter, more manageable pickup while retaining sufficient willow through the blade for a generous hitting area and responsive performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLightweight Pickup:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Average weight of approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 lb 4 oz to 2 lb 7 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provides a lighter feel through the hands and swing than many standard adult cricket bats.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBalanced Concaved Profile:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Contemporary concaving helps remove unnecessary weight from the blade, contributing to comfortable pickup and balance without excessively reducing the hitting area.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAir-Dried Willow:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e English Willow is air-dried to achieve appropriate moisture characteristics for playing performance and durability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuality Handle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e High-quality handle provides a firm and comfortable connection through the hands, supporting control and confidence during stroke play.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRefreshed for 2026\/27:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Updated Valarie styling provides a fresh appearance for the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2026\/27 Australian cricket season\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e while retaining the established specifications of the model.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull-Length Bat Cover:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Supplied with a protective full-length bat cover for storage and transportation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SS","offers":[{"title":"Women SH","offer_id":50521284149301,"sku":"SS-EW-26VALARIE2.0-WSH","price":525.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0285\/7618\/6421\/files\/ss-valarie2.0-26-1.webp?v=1790652320","url":"https:\/\/highmarkcricket.com.au\/products\/ss-valarie-2-0-grade-3-english-willow-cricket-bat-26-27-women-sh","provider":"Highmark Cricket","version":"1.0","type":"link"}