{"product_id":"dsc-blu-500-english-willow-cricket-bat-grade-1-carve-boundaries-create-legends","title":"DSC BLU 500 English Willow Cricket Bat – Grade 1+ \"Carve Boundaries, Create Legends\"","description":"DSC BLU 500 English Willow Cricket Bat — Carve Boundaries, Create Legends\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eDSC BLU 500 Cricket Bat\u003c\/strong\u003e blends striking aesthetics with elite-level performance. Hand-shaped from premium \u003cstrong\u003eGrade 1+ natural English willow\u003c\/strong\u003e, the BLU 500 features a curved blade, massive drive-zone edges, and an extended power zone — perfectly balanced for cricketers who want to stand out and play fearless at the crease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePremium Grade 1+ English Willow\u003c\/strong\u003e — Hand-selected, fine-grained willow with exceptional ping and rebound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurved Blade Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e — Concave-pressed for explosive power through the impact zone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMassive Drive-Zone Edges\u003c\/strong\u003e — Generous edges concentrated through the sweet spot for confidence on every drive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMid-Bladed, Perfectly Balanced\u003c\/strong\u003e — Pickup feel that rewards both front-foot and back-foot strokeplay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMid-to-Low Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e — Sweet spot positioned for traditional, fearless strokeplay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtended Power Zone\u003c\/strong\u003e — Monstrous hitting area for explosive boundaries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreble Spring (6-Piece) Handle\u003c\/strong\u003e — Multi-layered cane and rubber construction for shock absorption and strength.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHex Grip\u003c\/strong\u003e — High-traction Hex pattern grip for secure, fatigue-free handling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandcrafted by Master Craftsmen\u003c\/strong\u003e — Shaped, pressed and finished by DSC's expert willow craftsmen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilt for Fearless, Balanced Strokeplay\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BLU 500 is designed for batters who want a balanced, mid-bladed bat that performs on both feet. Whether you're driving on the up, cutting square, or pulling off the back foot, the BLU 500 rewards confident strokeplay — ideal for \u003cstrong\u003eclub and league cricketers, top-order batters, and modern white-ball play\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnology Breakdown\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade 1+ English Willow:\u003c\/strong\u003e One step above standard Grade 1 — tighter grain, cleaner heartwood, louder ping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurved Blade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Concave-pressed face that pre-loads the willow for a more powerful release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTreble Spring (6-Piece) Handle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Six alternating layers of cane and rubber springs cushion mistimed shots and maximise energy transfer on the middle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMid-Bladed Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced sweet-spot position that adapts to front-foot drives and back-foot pulls equally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSport\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCricket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBat Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdult \/ Men's Cricket Bat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRange\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBLU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWillow Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnglish Willow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWillow Grade\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrade 1 Plus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBat Weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1160 – 1200 g (Mens \/ Short Handle)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHandle Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRound\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHandle Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShort Handle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHandle Construction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTreble Spring (6-Piece) Cane \u0026amp; Rubber\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBlade Profile\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCurved Blade — Mid-bladed, perfectly balanced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSweet Spot\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMid-to-Low\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrip\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHex Pattern\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSkill Level\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntermediate to Professional\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for \u003cstrong\u003eclub, league, university and senior cricketers\u003c\/strong\u003e who want a balanced, mid-bladed Grade 1+ English willow bat that performs across both feet. 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