SS TON Devon Conway Players Premium English Willow Cricket Bat
The SS TON Devon Conway Players Premium English Willow Cricket Bat is a Grade 1 English willow bat designed for players who want a large hitting area without sacrificing pickup and control. Thick edges, a deep spine and a large sweet spot give the blade plenty of presence through the hitting zone, while the light pickup helps maintain bat speed.
Finished with retro graphics, the Devon Conway Players Premium combines a traditional look with a profile suited to modern stroke play.
Grade 1 English Willow
The Devon Conway Players Premium is made from Grade 1 English willow, placing it among the higher willow grades for players looking for quality performance and responsiveness.
As English willow is a natural material, the exact grain structure and appearance will vary between individual bats. Pickup, balance and how the bat feels in your hands should be considered alongside its cosmetic appearance when choosing your bat.
Large and Forgiving Sweet Spot
A large sweet spot provides a generous hitting area, giving batters more margin when contact is not perfectly centred. Thick edges and a deep spine put substantial willow through the blade, supporting powerful stroke play when you commit to the shot.
Importantly, that substantial profile is paired with a light pickup. This helps the Devon Conway Players Premium remain quick through the hitting zone, giving players the control to adjust against different lengths and bowling speeds.
Who is the Devon Conway Players Premium best for?
The Devon Conway Players Premium is best for cricketers who want Grade 1 English willow with a large sweet spot, substantial edges and a light pickup.
The combination makes sense for players who value a generous hitting area but still want enough manoeuvrability to play a varied range of strokes rather than relying purely on blade size.
Key features
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Grade 1 English willow provides a high quality blade with strong responsiveness
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Large sweet spot creates a generous and forgiving hitting area
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Thick edges put substantial willow behind the ball
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Deep spine adds volume through the hitting zone
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Light pickup supports quick bat speed and control
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Retro graphics provide a distinctive traditional inspired finish
Why buy an English willow cricket bat from Players Sports?
Choosing the right English willow cricket bat is about more than the grade on the sticker. At Players Sports Greenlane, you can compare bats from our multi brand range and get practical advice on pickup, balance, profile and how each bat feels in your hands. Our Greenlane store is located at 1–7 Marewa Road, Greenlane, Auckland, making it a useful destination for cricketers who want to assess their options in person before choosing a bat.
We can also help you think through the preparation and protection your new bat needs. For an English willow bat like the SS TON Devon Conway Players Premium, we recommend proper knocking in, along with a bat facing and toe guard, before progressively introducing the blade to harder ball impacts in the nets.
Players Sports combines specialist cricket advice with the range and supplier relationships of a major retailer, while remaining a New Zealand owned sports specialist. If you want to compare cricket bats rather than simply choose based on willow grade or appearance, visiting Players Sports Greenlane gives you the opportunity to make a more informed choice.
Frequently asked questions
What grade willow is the SS TON Devon Conway Players Premium?
The SS TON Devon Conway Players Premium is made from Grade 1 English willow. It combines this high quality willow with a large sweet spot, thick edges, deep spine and light pickup.
What type of batter suits the Devon Conway Players Premium?
The Devon Conway Players Premium suits players who want a substantial hitting area combined with quick pickup and control. Its large sweet spot, thick edges and deep spine provide plenty of willow through the blade, while the light pickup helps maintain bat speed.
Does the Devon Conway Players Premium need knocking in?
Yes. The Devon Conway Players Premium requires knocking in before use. Even after knocking in, gradually progress from gentle throwdowns to spin and seam bowling before using the bat at full match intensity.
Why should I gradually introduce a new English willow bat in the nets?
Gradual net use introduces newly prepared willow progressively to harder impacts. Moving from gentle throwdowns to spin and then seam bowling helps condition the blade before full match use, supporting durability and long term performance.
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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
| Senior Cricket Bats | |
| Bat Size | Player Height (cm) |
| Long Blade | 185 + |
| Short Handle | 175 - 183 |
| Please use the above as a guide only. | |
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