{"product_id":"dsc-rs-080-english-willow-cricket-bat","title":"DSC RS 080 English Willow Cricket Bat","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDSC RS 080: Grade 1 English willow in adult Short Handle\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe DSC RS 080 offers Grade 1 English willow with the RS range's extended power zone, pronounced bow and duckbill toe. It pairs this blade profile with a round nine-piece treble-spring handle and textured Hex grip. This listing is for the adult Short Handle bat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat distinguishes the RS 080\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade 1 English willow:\u003c\/strong\u003e selected to DSC's premium willow grading specification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtended power zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e substantial timber through the hitting area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePronounced bow:\u003c\/strong\u003e the curved blade profile associated with the RS range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDuckbill toe:\u003c\/strong\u003e shaped timber distribution towards the lower blade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRound nine-piece treble-spring handle and Hex grip:\u003c\/strong\u003e a familiar round-handle feel with a textured gripping surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand and model: DSC RS 080.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWillow: Grade 1 English willow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: adult Short Handle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndicative adult weight range: approximately 1160–1200 g. Exact weight and pickup vary between individual bats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied as one cricket bat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eChoose by pickup, not appearance alone\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWillow grade describes the manufacturer's selection; it does not guarantee an identical grain count, colour or performance from every blade. Product photographs show the model. Contact us before ordering when a specific weight or pickup is essential, so availability can be checked against the individual bats.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePreparation and care\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrepare the bat appropriately before hard-ball use, including oiling and gradual knocking-in as required. Do not assume a factory-prepared blade is ready for full-speed match play. Build up net use progressively, keep the toe clear of standing moisture, and dry naturally away from heaters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs RS 080 the same as RS 040?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. They are different models. The RS 080 is specified with Grade 1 English willow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a junior size?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. It is adult Short Handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs a particular grain count guaranteed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Natural willow varies and the photos are not a guarantee of the exact blade supplied.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DSC","offers":[{"title":"Short Handle","offer_id":67602073878849,"sku":"8909178019949","price":1299.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1348\/4519\/files\/DSC_RS_080_English_Willow_Cricket_Bat_Size_SH_Composite_View.webp?v=1790804075","url":"https:\/\/www.nzcricketstore.com\/products\/dsc-rs-080-english-willow-cricket-bat","provider":"NZ Cricket Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}