SS TON Slasher Cricket Bat
The SS TON Slasher Cricket Bat is a Grade 3 English willow cricket bat designed for club and competitive cricketers looking for a powerful hitting profile with balanced pickup and control. Featuring a large striking surface, concave blade shaping and responsive willow, the Slasher offers a practical combination of hitting performance and manoeuvrability.
Made from hand-selected Grade 3 English willow, the SS TON Slasher combines a contemporary blade profile with modern graphics, making it an appealing choice for batters who want strong performance without the premium price of higher-grade English willow models.
Large Striking Surface for Powerful Batting
The Slasher features a large striking surface, providing a generous hitting area for front-foot drives, back-foot shots and attacking stroke play.
The responsive English willow construction is designed to produce strong rebound through the hitting zone, rewarding batters who consistently find the middle of the blade.
For club cricketers, the combination of a substantial hitting area and good ping makes the Slasher an appealing option for playing both controlled and attacking shots.
Concave Profile for Balance and Control
The SS TON Slasher uses a contemporary blade profile with concave shaping, helping manage the distribution of wood through the bat.
Concaving removes material from the back of the blade, which can help improve pickup and manoeuvrability while retaining a substantial hitting area.
This makes the Slasher suitable for batters who want a powerful blade without an unnecessarily heavy feel when bringing the bat through the hitting zone.
Who is the SS TON Slasher best for?
The SS TON Slasher is best suited to club and competitive cricketers looking for Grade 3 English willow, responsive hitting performance and a balanced pickup.
Its large striking surface and concave profile make it particularly appealing for batters who enjoy attacking stroke play but still want control when defending, driving or adjusting to different deliveries.
It is also a practical option for players looking to move into a quality English willow bat without investing in a premium Grade 1 model.
Key features
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Grade 3 English willow provides a quality blade for club and competitive cricket.
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Hand-selected willow is chosen for responsive hitting performance.
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Excellent ping supports strong rebound when striking the ball cleanly.
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Large striking surface provides a generous hitting area for attacking and controlled shots.
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Concave blade shaping helps manage weight distribution and pickup.
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Contemporary profile combines a substantial hitting area with balance and control.
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Modern SS TON graphics give the bat a distinctive, high-tech appearance.
Why buy SS TON cricket bats from Players Sports?
Players Sports offers one of New Zealand's largest cricket bat ranges, giving players the opportunity to compare different willow grades, blade profiles, weights and pickup before choosing their next bat.
Visit Players Sports Greenlane, Auckland, where our knowledgeable cricket staff can help you find a bat that suits your playing style and preferences. Our specialist Cricket Bat Workshop also provides knocking-in, preparation and maintenance services.
Alternatively, shop online with delivery throughout New Zealand.
Frequently asked questions
What grade of willow is the SS TON Slasher Cricket Bat made from?
The SS TON Slasher is made from Grade 3 English willow. This grade provides a practical balance of hitting performance and value for club and competitive cricketers. Grade 3 bats may display more cosmetic variation than premium grades, but willow appearance alone does not determine how well a bat performs.
Is the SS TON Slasher suitable for attacking batters?
Yes. The SS TON Slasher is designed with a large striking surface and responsive hitting characteristics, making it suitable for batters who enjoy playing attacking shots. Its balanced profile also supports controlled stroke play when adjusting to different deliveries.
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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 |
| Small Adult | 170 - 175 |
| Please use the above as a guide only. | |
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