New Balance Dc 1200 Cricket Bat

New Balance DC 1200 Cricket Bat

The New Balance DC 1200 Cricket Bat is a Grade 1 English willow cricket bat designed for players who want a full profile, powerful hitting area and enough forgiveness for confident all-round stroke play. Its very full profile, slightly lower middle and large edges make it particularly well suited to front-foot batting, while still giving players the shape and hitting area needed to score around the ground.

Made from Grade 1 English willow, the DC 1200 sits towards the premium end of New Balance's cricket bat offering. The quality of willow is combined with a substantial profile designed to deliver power without losing the balance and control needed when batting for longer periods.

Large edges add to the generous hitting area and forgiveness of the blade. For a batter, that means the DC 1200 is not solely about finding one narrow sweet spot. Its fuller shape is designed to give you confidence when playing both controlled drives and more aggressive attacking strokes.

Who is the New Balance DC 1200 best for?

The New Balance DC 1200 is best for club and elite-level cricketers who want a high-grade English willow bat with a full profile and slightly lower middle. It particularly suits front-foot players who like driving through the gaps but still want the hitting area for more aggressive stroke play.

Its combination of Grade 1 English willow, large edges and a very full profile make it an ideal option for batters this cricket season.

Key features

• Grade 1 English willow provides the high-quality blade material used for the DC 1200.

• Very full profile creates a substantial hitting area with plenty of wood through the blade.

• Slightly lower middle particularly suits front-foot players and driving.

• Large edges contribute to the bat's generous sweet spot and forgiveness.

• New Balance dynamic white grip provides a secure, tacky hold.

Why buy cricket bats from Players Sports?

Players Sports offers a broad cricket bat range backed by practical advice to help you choose a blade that suits how you actually bat. Profile, middle position, pickup and preparation all matter when selecting an English willow cricket bat. Our team can also help with cricket bat preparation, so you can get your new bat properly prepared before introducing it progressively to match use. Players Sports combines specialist cricket knowledge with the service of a New Zealand-owned sports retailer.

Shop the New Balance DC 1200 Cricket Bat online from Players Sports with delivery throughout New Zealand.

Frequently asked questions

What type of player is the New Balance DC 1200 suited to?

The New Balance DC 1200 particularly suits front-foot players who want a full-profile English willow cricket bat with a slightly lower middle. It is designed for all-round shot-making, combining the shape for classical drives with a substantial hitting area for more aggressive strokes.

What grade of willow is the New Balance DC 1200?

The New Balance DC 1200 is made from Grade 1 English willow. This is combined with a very full profile, slightly lower middle and large edges to provide the power, hitting area and forgiveness specified for this model.

Does the New Balance DC 1200 need knocking in?

Yes. The New Balance DC 1200 requires knocking in before use. Even after preparation, we recommend progressively introducing the English willow to harder impacts, moving from gentle throwdowns through to spin and seam bowling before taking the bat into full match use.

Is the New Balance DC 1200 suited to New Zealand pitches?

Yes. The full profile and slightly lower middle are specified as being well suited to New Zealand grass pitches. The lower middle also complements front-foot players who regularly look to get forward and drive the ball.

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