{"product_id":"ss-finn-allen-player-premium-cricket-bat-sh","title":"SS Finn Allen Player Premium Cricket Bat - SH","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSS TON Finn Allen Player Premium Cricket Bat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SS TON Finn Allen Player Premium Cricket Bat is a Grade 1 English willow cricket bat designed for players who want a powerful profile with a light, controlled pickup. With a large sweet spot, thick edges and a deep spine, it suits batters looking for plenty of wood through the hitting area without giving up bat speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from Grade 1 English willow, the Player Premium brings the key performance characteristics of the Finn Allen profile into a high quality option for competitive cricket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrade 1 English Willow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Finn Allen Player Premium is made from Grade 1 English willow, providing a high quality blade for players who train and compete regularly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs English willow is a natural material, grain structure, colour and cosmetic appearance will vary from bat to bat. When choosing a cricket bat, we recommend considering pickup and feel alongside the visual appearance of the willow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilt for Powerful Batting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA large, forgiving sweet spot gives the Finn Allen Player Premium a substantial hitting area. For an attacking batter, that means plenty of wood behind the ball when driving, pulling or looking to score more aggressively. Thick edges and a deep spine add volume through the blade and support the powerful characteristics of the profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe light pickup is important here. Rather than simply feeling like a large, heavy bat, the Finn Allen profile is designed to remain quick through the hitting zone, helping players maintain bat speed and control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Finn Allen Player Premium best for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Finn Allen Player Premium is best suited to competitive cricketers who want Grade 1 English willow, a large hitting area and a light pickup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt makes particular sense for attacking batters who prefer a substantial blade profile but still want the bat to feel manageable when reacting to different lengths and changing the pace of an innings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrade 1 English willow provides a high quality blade for competitive cricket\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge sweet spot creates a generous and forgiving hitting area\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThick edges put substantial wood through the hitting zone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep spine contributes to the powerful blade profile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight pickup supports quick bat speed and easier manoeuvrability\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBalanced feel combines a substantial profile with control through the shot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does the Player Premium compare with the Player Elite?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe key confirmed difference is the willow grade. The Finn Allen Player Premium uses Grade 1 English willow, while the Player Elite uses Players Grade English willow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth are built around the Finn Allen profile characteristics of a large sweet spot, thick edges, deep spine and light pickup. The Player Premium is the option to consider if you want the same style of powerful profile in Grade 1 English willow.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brittain Wynyard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55882816159912,"sku":null,"price":1499.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2498\/6462\/files\/SS_TON_Finn_Allen_Player_Premium_Grade_1_Cricket_Bat_face639223237608072129.png?v=1787031751","url":"https:\/\/sportingedge.co.nz\/products\/ss-finn-allen-player-premium-cricket-bat-sh","provider":"Sporting Edge Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}