Whether you are an aspiring cricketer or a casual player in the sports complexes, you might have heard about ‘willow’- which is essentially a type of tree whose wood is used in the manufacturing of cricket bats. These trees or shrubs are grown in cold climates where the average monthly temperature is not extreme. So naturally, the best cricket bat manufacturers like GLS Sports procure these woods from regions with temperate climates.

One of the widely preferred bats by professional cricketers is the English Willow Cricket Bat, which is made from a specific tree called Salix Alba Var Caerulea. The woods of this tree have a diffused porous fibrous structure which gives optimal impact resistance when hitting the ball and it has an unparalleled weight-to-strength ratio. Let’s explore deeply about English willow cricket bat, what makes it highly useful and why it is the premium offering from the Best Cricket Bat Manufacturers.

Qualities of English Willow Cricket Bats  

The English Willow is grown slowly in temperate climates and those conditions make the wood dense but lightweight. As a result, it has the strength of hardwood and the light weight of softwood. It has several special qualities that make it better than the rest types of woods for manufacturing of cricket bat. Here are the qualities of English Willow Cricket Bats which make it the most sought-after bat in the world of cricket:

• Diffuse Porous Fibre: The english willow has diffused fibres, making it absorb shock effectively. When the ball repeatedly hits over 75-80 miles per hour, any other type of wood would develop cracks or vibrate, making the batting uncomfortable. Hence, diffused fibres are essential to counter the impact and balance the stiffness.
  
• Lightweight: The wood in English willow is light due to less moisture content. The climate in which the English willow tree is grown has less humidity and as a result, the moisture is just fine enough to give ample balance between quick response and prevents it from breaking.
  
• Grain Structure: English willow has a distinct grain structure with straight lines, and minimum imperfections like pin knots, dead knots and false growth. According to grain structure, the grade of willow is categorized from 1-5, where grade 1 is the highest quality bat.
  
• Colour: English Willow is lighter in colour than other types of bat.
  
• Control: The lightweight, shock resistance, stiffness and strength of english willow gives great control and balance while batting.

GLS Legend English Willow Cricket Bat 

Being one of the Best Cricket Bat Manufacturers, GLS Sports uses its decades of experience and expertise to provide English Willow cricket bats in their best form. GLS Legend English Willow Cricket Bat is one of the best cricket bats that professional cricketers and casual cricket enthusiasts can buy to get the best performance and control. The main features of the GLS Legend Cricket Bat are:

➔     Designed to suit the requirements of the world's top players

➔     Made from Hand Selected English Willow with 8-10 Grains

➔     Latent Shape with massive concave edges

➔     Beautifully handcrafted with Laser Engraved Design

➔     Singapore Cane Handle with 3-way Cork insertion in between for Shock Absorption

➔     Light Weight Ranging between 1100-1150 Grams

➔     Full size length approx. 85.1 cm (33.5 inches)

➔     High-Quality Double Design Grip

➔     Comes with Premium GLS Bat Cover

Manufacturing of English Willow Cricket Bats 

The manufacturing of english willow cricket bats is an intricate process, involving procurement of best willow, cutting, shaping, treatment and knocking in. Best Cricket Bat Manufacturers like GLS Sports follow each step with utmost care and precision. Here is the process in detail:

Selection: Mature english willow is selected to extract the wood of most suitable qualities.

Cutting: The log of tree is cut into clefts.

Shaping: Using precision carpentry tools, clefts are cut into the desired bat profiles with a hunched back and straight striking face and cane handle.

Quality Analysis: The quality of the bat is analyzed and graded for potential performance by reading the grain patterns.

Finishing: The bat is treated with raw linseed oil to retain its moisture and protected by fibre tap on the edges and anti-scuff on the top.

Why Choose GLS Legend English Willow Cricket Bat 

GLS Sports is the best cricket bat manufacturers that craft English willow for professional cricketers with utmost precision. GLS Legend English Willow Cricket Bat is one of their best product that is preferred by cricketers across the globe and always exceeds expectations. The rubber inserts provide a comfortable grip while playing fluent strokes. GLS Sports rigorously tests these bats for optimal performance while promising the best quality. Therefore, if you are looking to buy professional cricket bats, choose GLS Legend English Willow Cricket Bat and enjoy the pleasant sound when the ball hits the sweet spot.