{"product_id":"new-balance-dc-650i-english-willow-cricket-bat","title":"New Balance DC 650i English Willow Cricket Bat","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe New Balance DC 650i English Willow Cricket Bat\u003c\/strong\u003e brings Grade 5A English willow, large edges and a wide sweet spot to an adult Short Handle bat. Its six-piece Singapore cane handle and protective fibre-taped edges are complemented by a padded full-length cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade 5A English willow:\u003c\/strong\u003e specified for the DC 650i by the supplier and manufacturer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstantial profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e a generous blade with large edges and a broad hitting area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSix-piece Singapore cane handle:\u003c\/strong\u003e specified for balance and shock absorption.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFibre tape on the edges:\u003c\/strong\u003e an additional protective layer on the edge area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Short Handle:\u003c\/strong\u003e one senior-size option in this listing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePadded full-length cover:\u003c\/strong\u003e included with the bat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eChoosing the DC 650i\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe DC 650i offers an English willow option with a substantial profile and edge protection in the New Balance DC range. Individual bat weights and pickup vary; contact NZ Cricket Store before ordering for selection help.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs the DC 650i English willow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The supplier and manufacturer identify Grade 5A English willow for this exact model.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere is the protective tape?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe published specification identifies fibre tape on the edges, rather than a full-face fibre covering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs this an adult or junior bat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is adult Short Handle (SH). Contact us before ordering for size advice; no junior variant is included here.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs there a guaranteed weight or grain count?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Natural willow varies. Ask NZ Cricket Store to request individual-stock details before ordering when you have a specific weight or appearance preference.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo the gallery photos show my exact bat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey are manufacturer model photographs. Natural timber, grip and graphic details can vary between batches. Current-stock photos can be requested before purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes the edge tape mean it is ready to play?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Follow the manufacturer's preparation guidance and confirm any knocking-in service separately. A protective covering does not replace correct preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs a padded cover included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, a padded full-length bat cover is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow long will dispatch take?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRefer to the fulfilment and delivery estimates shown on this page. An additional preparation service may extend the dispatch time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I get after-sales support?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eContact NZ Cricket Store with your order details and photos of the issue. The store's shipping and returns information explains the applicable process.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eExplore the range\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/new-balance-cricket-bats\"\u003eNew Balance cricket bats\u003c\/a\u003e or compare our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cricket-bats\"\u003efull cricket bat range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New Balance","offers":[{"title":"Short Handle","offer_id":67602591842625,"sku":"198689011186","price":539.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1348\/4519\/files\/new-balance-dc-650i-cricket-bat-short-handle.jpg?v=1790818054","url":"https:\/\/www.nzcricketstore.com\/products\/new-balance-dc-650i-english-willow-cricket-bat","provider":"NZ Cricket Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}