{"product_id":"ss-sky-thunder-english-willow-cricket-bat-suryakumar-yadav-signature-grade-3-ew","title":"SS SKY Thunder English Willow Cricket Bat – Suryakumar Yadav Signature Grade 3 EW","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSS SKY Thunder English Willow Cricket Bat\u003c\/strong\u003e is the signature bat designed to \u003cstrong\u003eSuryakumar Yadav's exact specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e — built for explosive 360° hitting in the modern T20 game. Crafted from \u003cstrong\u003eGrade 3 English willow\u003c\/strong\u003e, finished with \u003cstrong\u003emassive concave TON edges\u003c\/strong\u003e, a clean wide-play face, and a \u003cstrong\u003etreble-spring multi-piece cane handle\u003c\/strong\u003e for elite feel and recoil. Each bat is individually tested to a 5-star performance standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Cricketers Pick the SKY Thunder\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesigned to Suryakumar Yadav's Specs\u003c\/strong\u003e — 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade 3 English Willow\u003c\/strong\u003e — Selected for ideal grain structure and weight. Real ping, real bite, real cricket bat feel — without the players-grade price.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMassive Concave TON Edges\u003c\/strong\u003e — Thick concave edges deliver high impact and a forgiving sweet spot — turn mishits into boundaries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWide Clean Play Face\u003c\/strong\u003e — 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreble-Spring Multi-Piece Cane Handle\u003c\/strong\u003e — Top-quality treble-spring construction delivers premium flex, feel and recoil through every shot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTransparent Embossed Sunridges Grip\u003c\/strong\u003e — Tactile embossed grip gives outstanding comfort and bat-handle feedback.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmbossed Chrome Sticker\u003c\/strong\u003e — Premium chrome SKY Thunder graphics — looks the part on the crease.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndividually 5-Star Tested\u003c\/strong\u003e — Every bat is tested individually to guarantee a 5-star performance standard — not factory-batched.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePremium Leather Cover Included\u003c\/strong\u003e — Portable leather bat cover included for transport and storage — keeps the bat protected between matches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLimited Availability\u003c\/strong\u003e — Sourced based on premium willow availability — limited stock production each season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilt for the Modern T20 Striker\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuryakumar 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWillow\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrade 3 English Willow (air-dried, premium-selected)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight Range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight (2lb 7oz – 2lb 9oz) · Medium (2lb 10oz – 2lb 12oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProfile\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSKY signature profile — designed to Suryakumar Yadav's specs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSweet Spot\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModern mid-blade sweet spot — optimised for power hitting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePickup\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBalanced, fast pickup for 360° stroke play\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHandle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTreble-spring multi-piece cane handle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrip\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTransparent embossed Sunridges grip pre-fitted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFace\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClean wide play face for generous striking area\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEdges\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMassive concave TON edges\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpine\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePronounced mid-spine for power transfer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSticker\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEmbossed chrome SKY Thunder graphics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCover\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePremium leather bat cover included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eYear \/ Model\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2026 model\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePreparation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-prepared; light additional knocking-in recommended before first match (knocking service available at checkout — see Add Cricket Bat Knocking \u0026amp; Preparation Service)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSKY Thunder vs SKY Player Kashmir Willow — Which Should You Pick?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSS SKY Thunder (this bat) — English Willow Grade 3:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSS SKY Player Kashmir Willow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Same signature shape and graphics, more affordable Kashmir willow build. 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Excellent gift for serious senior cricketers and SKY fans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this really designed by Suryakumar Yadav?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between Grade 3 EW and players-grade?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrade 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. 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