{"product_id":"dsc-blak-maverick-english-willow-cricket-bat","title":"DSC BLAK Maverick English Willow Cricket Bat - Short Handle","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Maverick. Unleash the Dark Force.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery range has one bat that doesn't sit neatly on the ladder — the one built for the player who doesn't bat like everyone else. In DSC's BLAK line, that's the Maverick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandcrafted from English willow and finished in the BLAK range's unmistakable dark livery, the Maverick pairs a powerful blade with the treble spring handle and Hex grip that run through the whole BLAK family. It sits near the top of the range and is built for players who back themselves to take the game on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBulletproof Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePremium English willow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handcrafted from selected English willow for genuine rebound and the crisp sound that tells you the ball has gone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePowerful blade profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mass positioned for energy transfer through the ball, built for players who look to dominate rather than accumulate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBig edges:\u003c\/strong\u003e BLAK-range edge thickness that keeps mistimed shots travelling to the rope instead of to a fielder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRound treble spring handle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Three-layer sprung cane absorbs shock on impact, keeping your hands comfortable against genuine pace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHex grip fitted:\u003c\/strong\u003e Comes ready to knock in and take straight to the nets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBLAK range finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e The dark, understated livery that makes the BLAK line one of the most recognisable in club cricket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree only, and the Maverick is a limited model within the BLAK range.\u003c\/strong\u003e It isn't a bat that gets restocked on demand — when this allocation is gone, it's gone.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e DSC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRange:\u003c\/strong\u003e BLAK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWillow:\u003c\/strong\u003e English willow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e SH (Short Handle) — Mens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 1160–1200 g (2.9 – 2.10 lb)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Round, treble spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hex grip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handcrafted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKnocking In\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnglish willow must be knocked in before it faces a hard ball. Work a mallet across the face and edges for several hours over multiple sessions, starting gently and building up, rounding the edges as you go. Follow with throw-downs using an old ball. Oil lightly two to three times a season with raw linseed — face, edges and back only, never the splice or stickers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAggressive top and middle-order batters, players who want a BLAK bat that stands apart from the numbered ladder, and anyone drawn to a limited model rather than the obvious choice.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DSC","offers":[{"title":"2.9 \/ Grade 1 \/ Duckbill","offer_id":52612419453208,"sku":"DSC-BLAKMAVERICK-EW-SH","price":799.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.10 \/ Grade 1 \/ Duckbill","offer_id":52614580371736,"sku":"MCG-4900","price":799.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/9028\/1496\/files\/blak-pe-india-5_3_bc5bdcf1-f649-47de-94ba-72126d9abff0.jpg?v=1788518431","url":"https:\/\/mcgsports.com.au\/products\/dsc-blak-maverick-english-willow-cricket-bat","provider":"MCG Sports","version":"1.0","type":"link"}