{"product_id":"ss-vintage-dhoni-kashmir-willow-cricket-bat-grade-1-hand-selected-short-handle","title":"SS Vintage \/ Dhoni Kashmir Willow Cricket Bat","description":"The \u003cstrong\u003eSS Vintage Players Kashmir Willow Cricket Bat\u003c\/strong\u003e (also known as the SS Dhoni Vintage edition) is SS Sunridges' top-tier Kashmir willow build — hand-selected \u003cstrong\u003eGrade 1 Kashmir Willow\u003c\/strong\u003e with the latest SS shape, massive concave TON edges, and a clean wide play area. Engineered to deliver pro-style strokeplay at a Kashmir-willow price point.\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand-Selected Grade 1 Kashmir Willow\u003c\/strong\u003e — Top-grade Kashmir willow personally hand-picked by SS master craftsmen for the best ping in the Kashmir range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAir-Dried Willow\u003c\/strong\u003e — Slow air-drying retains fibre flexibility for stronger rebound and longer working life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatest Shape with Massive Concave TON Edges\u003c\/strong\u003e — SS's signature shape — enables high-impact strokeplay with optimum performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesigned to World Top Players' Specs\u003c\/strong\u003e — Crafted around the spec sheets pro batters trust.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmbossed Chrome Sticker\u003c\/strong\u003e — Classic SS Vintage \/ Dhoni branding with a premium chrome finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Quality Grip\u003c\/strong\u003e — Pre-fitted premium grip for confident handling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWide Play Area, Clean Bat Face\u003c\/strong\u003e — Generous strike zone with a clean, professional finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePremium SS Portable Bat Cover Included\u003c\/strong\u003e — Protect your bat in transit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePride of India\u003c\/strong\u003e — Hand-crafted in Meerut, India by Sareen Sports.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTop-Tier Kashmir Willow at a Smart Price\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Vintage Players Kashmir is the \u003cstrong\u003etop of the SS Kashmir willow range\u003c\/strong\u003e — built around hand-selected Grade 1 Kashmir clefts with the same massive concave TON edges and SS Devils-style shape that the English willow Devils and Gunther bats use. 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Ideal for batters stepping up from basic Kashmir bats, T20 power-hitters playing club cricket, and any cricketer who wants Grade 1 Kashmir willow quality at a value price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGrade 1 vs Grade 2 Kashmir — Which Should You Pick?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade 1 Kashmir (this bat \/ Vintage):\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-selected, the best Kashmir clefts SS uses. Better ping and a longer working life. Best for: serious club cricket, players who want maximum Kashmir willow performance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade 2 Kashmir (e.g. Devils Red Kashmir):\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid Kashmir willow at a step-down grade. Best for: training, tennis-ball cricket, weekend league play, value picks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare \u0026amp; Knock-In Instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKnock In:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kashmir willow needs less knock-in than English willow — 3–4 hours of progressive mallet work is recommended before match use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply 1–2 thin coats of raw linseed oil to the face, edges and toe (avoid splice and stickers).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quality leather or tennis cricket balls — Kashmir willow handles tennis-ball cricket very well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cool, dry place — keep in the supplied SS cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToe Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply a toe guard for extra protection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy hand-selected Grade 1 Kashmir willow?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrade 1 is the top-grade Kashmir willow SS uses. 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