SS SKY Thunder English Willow Cricket Bat – Suryakumar Yadav Signature Grade 3 EW

The SS SKY Thunder English Willow Cricket Bat is the signature bat designed to Suryakumar Yadav's exact specifications — built for explosive 360° hitting in the modern T20 game. Crafted from Grade 3 English willow, finished with massive concave TON edges, a clean wide-play face, and a treble-spring multi-piece cane handle for elite feel and recoil. Each bat is individually tested to a 5-star performance standard.

Why Cricketers Pick the SKY Thunder

• Designed to Suryakumar Yadav's Specs — The shape, profile and pickup are engineered to SKY's personal preferences — the same bat trusted by one of the world's most destructive T20 batters.
• Grade 3 English Willow — Selected for ideal grain structure and weight. Real ping, real bite, real cricket bat feel — without the players-grade price.
• Massive Concave TON Edges — Thick concave edges deliver high impact and a forgiving sweet spot — turn mishits into boundaries.
• Wide Clean Play Face — Generous striking surface gives a bigger margin for error on every shot — the difference between an edge for four and a top-edge to fine leg.
• Treble-Spring Multi-Piece Cane Handle — Top-quality treble-spring construction delivers premium flex, feel and recoil through every shot.
• Transparent Embossed Sunridges Grip — Tactile embossed grip gives outstanding comfort and bat-handle feedback.
• Embossed Chrome Sticker — Premium chrome SKY Thunder graphics — looks the part on the crease.
• Individually 5-Star Tested — Every bat is tested individually to guarantee a 5-star performance standard — not factory-batched.
• Premium Leather Cover Included — Portable leather bat cover included for transport and storage — keeps the bat protected between matches.
• Limited Availability — Sourced based on premium willow availability — limited stock production each season.

Built for the Modern T20 Striker

Suryakumar Yadav is the reference point for 360° hitting in modern T20 cricket — ramps over fine leg, lap-sweeps off the pacers, late cuts behind the keeper. The SKY Thunder is built for that game: the concave TON edges and clean play face let you go aerial with confidence, while the treble-spring handle delivers the recoil for inside-out drives, scoops and pulls. If you're a top-order T20 striker looking for a bat that lets you play every shot — this is the bat designed for you.

Specifications

SKY Thunder vs SKY Player Kashmir Willow — Which Should You Pick?

SS SKY Thunder (this bat) — English Willow Grade 3: Real English willow ping, premium feel, treble-spring handle, individually 5-star tested. Best for: club premier league, first-grade, senior cricketers who want the SKY signature in real English willow.
SS SKY Player Kashmir Willow: Same signature shape and graphics, more affordable Kashmir willow build. Best for: junior cricketers, school cricketers, social players who want the SKY look-and-feel at a lower price point.

Care Instructions

• Light additional knocking-in is recommended before first match use — book the MCG Sports Cricket Bat Knocking & Preparation Service at checkout for a match-ready bat.
• Lightly oil the face with raw linseed oil — 2–3 light coats, 24 hours apart, before the first session.
• Store in the included leather cover when not in use.
• Keep in a cool, dry place; never leave in a hot car or in direct sunlight.
• Avoid using on saturated wet pitches or with cheap synthetic balls — these damage willow fibres.
• Consider toe guard application for added longevity — available as an add-on service.

Who It's For

Top-order T20 strikers, premier league all-rounders, club captains, first-grade senior cricketers — anyone who wants the SKY signature shape in real English willow without paying players-grade prices. Excellent gift for serious senior cricketers and SKY fans.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this really designed by Suryakumar Yadav?
The bat is engineered to Suryakumar Yadav's personal specifications — the shape, profile, pickup balance, and edge geometry are built to the spec sheet SKY plays with. It's the SS factory signature design that bears his name.

What's the difference between Grade 3 EW and players-grade?
Grade 3 English willow comes from the same trees as players-grade — what differs is the cosmetic grain count and grain straightness, not the playing characteristics. Grade 3 bats deliver real English willow ping and feel at a more accessible price point. The performance gap to players-grade is much smaller than the price gap.

Does it come pre-knocked?
No — like all premium English willow bats, the SKY Thunder is pre-prepared but benefits from additional knocking-in before first match use. You can add the MCG Sports Knocking & Preparation Service at checkout to receive a fully match-ready bat.

Is the leather cover really included?
Yes — a portable premium leather bat cover is included as standard, so you can carry and store the bat protected from day one.

Which weight should I pick — Light or Medium?
Light (2lb 7oz – 2lb 9oz) suits faster bat speed players and those prioritising 360° stroke play and quick wrist work. Medium (2lb 10oz – 2lb 12oz) suits players who want more bat presence at impact for hitting through the line and clearing the boundary. SKY himself plays around the Light–Medium boundary.

How does this compare to the SS GG Smacker Players Edition?
The GG Smacker Players is a Grade 1 players-grade bat at a higher price point — different signature shape (Gautam Gambhir's specs), thicker edges. The SKY Thunder Grade 3 delivers a strong-value English willow option in a SKY-signature shape designed for 360° T20 hitting.

Package Contents

1 × SS SKY Thunder English Willow Cricket Bat (in selected weight) with embossed chrome sticker, pre-fitted transparent embossed Sunridges grip, and premium leather bat cover.