New Balance TC 500 Senior English Willow Cricket Bat
The New Balance TC 500 Senior English Willow Cricket Bat is designed for senior players who want the balanced feel of the TC range with a low swell that puts more of the bat's profile towards the bottom of the blade. This makes it particularly well suited to club and school cricketers who favour front foot batting and want plenty of bat behind drives and attacking shots played through the lower hitting area.
Who is the New Balance TC 500 Best For?
The New Balance TC 500 is best suited to senior school and club cricketers who favour front foot batting and want a lower hitting area.
What Should You Consider Before Buying?
Profile and pickup should be considered alongside the willow grade when choosing any cricket bat. At Players Sports, we recommend comparing individual bats where possible, as weight distribution can make two bats at a similar scale weight feel noticeably different in the hands.
Before match use, make sure your new English willow cricket bat has been properly prepared. After your cricket bat is knocked in, gradually introducing a freshly prepared bat to harder cricket balls through throwdowns and net sessions is also recommended before facing a hard new ball at full match intensity.
Key Features
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Grade 5 English Willow
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Low swell, front foot focused profile particularly suits driving and attacking strokes
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White NB print Bat Grip
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Semi-oval handle
Why Buy an English Willow Cricket Bat from Players Sports?
Choosing the right cricket bat is about more than the model name or willow grade. At Players Sports Greenlane, 1-7 Marewa Road, you can handle and compare individual bats from our multi brand cricket range, with our team helping you assess weight, pickup, balance and profile.
Our Cricket Bat Workshop can also help with bat preparation and protection. Players Sports is a New Zealand owned sports specialist, with cricket bats available in store and online with delivery throughout New Zealand.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the low swell on the New Balance TC 500 mean?
A low swell positions more of the bat's profile and main hitting area towards the bottom of the blade. This particularly suits players who regularly make contact lower on the bat when driving and playing off the front foot.
What type of batter suits the New Balance TC 500?
The TC 500 is particularly suited to front foot dominant batters who favour drives and other attacking strokes played through the lower hitting area. Its low swell is the key difference to consider when deciding whether the profile suits your game.
Is a low swell cricket bat good for New Zealand conditions?
It can be, particularly on slower or lower bouncing wickets where contact is regularly made lower on the blade. However, the best profile depends on your batting technique and where you typically make contact rather than location alone.
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*Players Workshop Knock In, Bat Facing and Toe Guard application options are available (where applicable) once this bat is added to the cart. For assistance email info@playerssports.co.nz
| New Balance Cricket Bats | |
| Bat Size | Player Height (cm) |
| Long Blade | 183 + |
| Short Handle | 175 - 183 |
| Small Adult | 170 - 175 |
| Harrow | 165 - 170 |
| Size 6 | 160 - 165 |
| Size 5 | 152 - 160 |
| Size 4 | 145 - 152 |
| Size 3 | 137 - 145 |
| Size 2 | 130 - 137 |
| Size 1 | - 130 |
| Please use the above as a guide only. | |
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