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The SS TON Devon Conway Player Plus Cricket Bat is a Grade 2 English willow bat designed for cricketers who want a large hitting area, substantial profile and light pickup at a more accessible willow grade. With thick edges, a deep spine and generous sweet spot, it suits school, club and competitive players who want power through the blade while retaining good control.

Built around the Devon Conway profile, the Player Plus is a practical choice for batters who play a full range of shots and want a quality English willow cricket bat for regular training and match use.

Grade 2 English Willow

The Devon Conway Player Plus is made from Grade 2 English willow. It provides a strong balance between performance and value for players who want quality English willow without moving into the higher Grade 1 options.

Large Sweet Spot and Powerful Profile

The Devon Conway profile combines a large, forgiving sweet spot with thick edges and a deep spine. This keeps plenty of willow through the hitting area, giving the bat a substantial feel when you commit to your shots.

That larger profile is balanced by a light pickup. In practical terms, you get plenty of bat behind the ball without the blade feeling unnecessarily cumbersome when you're reacting to changes in pace, length and bounce.

This combination makes the Player Plus well suited to batters who want power available when they attack but still need the manoeuvrability to defend, rotate strike and score around the wicket.

Preparing Your New Cricket Bat

The Devon Conway Player Plus requires knocking in before match use. Even after the initial preparation, we recommend gradually introducing the bat to harder impacts through your first few net sessions.

Start with controlled throwdowns before progressing to spin and seam bowling. Avoid taking a freshly prepared English willow bat straight into a match against a hard new ball.

We also recommend fitting a bat facing and toe guard. The facing provides additional protection across the blade, while the toe guard helps protect the bottom of the bat from moisture and general wear during a New Zealand cricket season.

Key Features

• Grade 2 English willow

• Large and forgiving sweet spot

• Thick edges for plenty of willow through the hitting area

• Deep spine creates a substantial blade profile

• Light pickup supports bat speed and manoeuvrability

• Retro inspired graphics