{"product_id":"ss-devils-blue-kashmir-willow-cricket-bat-short-handle","title":"SS Devils (Blue) Kashmir Willow Cricket Bat – Short Handle","description":"The \u003cstrong\u003eSS Devils (Blue) Kashmir Willow Cricket Bat\u003c\/strong\u003e brings SS's most-wanted T20 hard-hitting shape to a smart-priced Kashmir willow build with a bold blue colourway. 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Ideal for batters stepping up from basic Kashmir bats, T20 power-hitters playing club cricket, and any cricketer who wants the SS Devils look and feel in a striking blue finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDevils Blue vs Devils Red — Which Should You Pick?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth Devils Kashmir bats share the exact same Grade 2 willow, shape, edges and specs — the only difference is the colourway:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDevils Blue (this bat):\u003c\/strong\u003e Bold blue Devils sticker — distinctive on coloured kit, popular with white-ball cricketers.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDevils Red:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic red Devils sticker — pairs with traditional whites and a wider range of kits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKashmir vs English Willow — Which Should You Pick?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKashmir Willow (this bat):\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavier, denser, more durable. 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