{"product_id":"ss-valarie-4-0-grade-5-english-willow-cricket-bat-26-27-women-sh","title":"SS Valarie 4.0 Grade 5 English Willow Cricket Bat '26\/27 - Women SH","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSS Valarie 4.0 English Willow Cricket Bat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is purpose-built for women cricketers seeking a lighter, easier-handling bat without sacrificing useful willow through the hitting area. Made from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrade 5 English Willow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the blade uses contemporary concaved shaping to assist with weight distribution and create a balanced pickup. Its 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 4.0 a manageable option for players who prefer a lighter feel 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 4.0 receives refreshed styling while retaining the established specifications of the previous model. Air-dried English Willow supports durability and playing performance, while a quality handle provides firm, comfortable control at the crease. The natural blade finish is complemented by updated Valarie graphics, and a full-length protective bat cover is included for 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, 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 5 English Willow:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Crafted from Grade 5 English Willow to provide a natural English Willow option within the women-specific SS Valarie cricket bat range.\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 Purpose-built to provide a lighter, more manageable pickup while retaining sufficient willow through the blade for confident stroke play.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLightweight Range:\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, providing 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 manage weight distribution through the blade, contributing to comfortable pickup, balance and control during stroke play.\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 with the bat, supporting control and confidence through the swing.\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 graphics give the bat 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 model specifications.\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 convenient 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":50521298993205,"sku":"SS-EW-26VALARIE4.0-WSH","price":340.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0285\/7618\/6421\/files\/ss-valarie4.0-26-1.webp?v=1790654078","url":"https:\/\/highmarkcricket.com.au\/products\/ss-valarie-4-0-grade-5-english-willow-cricket-bat-26-27-women-sh","provider":"Highmark Cricket","version":"1.0","type":"link"}