{"product_id":"dsc-krunch-9-0-english-willow-cricket-bat-junior","title":"DSC Krunch 9.0 English Willow Cricket Bat - Junior","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eDSC Krunch 9.0\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Grade 4 English Willow cricket bat with a full blade profile, mid-swell position and generous hitting area. It is designed for developing players who want an all-round junior bat with a strong profile and controlled pickup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrade 4 natural English Willow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandcrafted by DSC master craftsmen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional full blade profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMid-swell position for balanced all-round stroke play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOval handle for secure control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong edges and generous sweet spot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJunior sizes available: Size 6 and Harrow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJunior Bat Size Guide - Player Height\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize 6:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately \u003cstrong\u003e160-168 cm (5'3\"-5'6\")\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarrow:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately \u003cstrong\u003e168-175 cm (5'6\"-5'9\")\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is a general guide. Player strength, reach and preferred pickup should also be considered.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho is the Krunch 9.0 Junior best suited to?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is suited to junior and youth hard-ball players wanting a balanced English Willow bat for school, club, academy and match cricket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich size should I choose?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the player-height guide first. If the bat feels difficult to lift or control through a full swing, choose the smaller size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it need knocking-in?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck the bat on arrival and complete any required oiling, knocking-in and protective preparation before match use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill the exact grains and pickup vary?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. English Willow is a natural material, so grain pattern, shade, weight and pickup vary between individual bats.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DSC","offers":[{"title":"Size 6","offer_id":52164551573825,"sku":"K9S6D2Q7PX","price":419.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Harrow","offer_id":52164551606593,"sku":"K9HRD8M4QW","price":419.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1348\/4519\/files\/dsc-krunch-9-0-official-03_d7dafd75-cc54-457b-a13d-9aa52e813a15.jpg?v=1788419625","url":"https:\/\/www.nzcricketstore.com\/products\/dsc-krunch-9-0-english-willow-cricket-bat-junior","provider":"NZ Cricket Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}