SS Core Gladiator Youth Harrow Cricket Bat ~ Grade 1 English willow in Harrow — the bridge to a full-size bat. Harrow is the size between junior 6 and adult Short Handle, and it is the one most growing players spend a season or two in. The Core Gladiator Harrow gives that in-between batter a genuine Grade 1 English willow blade with the current TON shaping, rather than a stretched junior bat or an adult bat they cannot lift. Sareen Sports has been making bats in Meerut since 1969. Why Players Choose the Core Gladiator Harrow Super Grade 1 English willowThe same willow species and grading SS uses on its adult range. That is what separates a real ping off the middle from the dull response of a training blade. Concave TON edgesThe current TON profile takes weight out of the spine while keeping the edges thick, giving a wide sweet spot in a bat light enough for a teenager to swing through a full arc. Round handle and a proper finishA round handle gives wrist freedom and suits hands that are not yet adult-sized. Embossed chrome stickers and a premium SS bat cover included. Key Technical Specifications Willow Type: English Willow Grade: Super Grade 1 Range: SS Core Gladiator Size: Harrow Handle: Round handle Edges: Massive concave TON edges Sweet Spot: Extended, wide playing area Face: Clean, full-profile bat face Stickers: Embossed chrome Ball Type: Hard leather cricket ball Preparation: Requires knocking in and oiling before match use Origin: Made in India Supplied With: Premium SS bat cover Who Is This For? The Harrow size suits: Players roughly 5'0" to 5'5" tall, typically around 12 to 14 years old Batters who have outgrown a size 6 but cannot yet control a Short Handle School and academy cricketers playing a full hard-ball season Anyone who wants adult-grade willow in a shorter, lighter blade Why Buy From TopCricketStore? Every SS bat we sell is sourced through authorised channels, so what arrives is the genuine article. Shipped fast directly from our warehouse in Edison, NJ, USA. Spend over $100 and shipping is on us. Complete Your Kit Pair this with Bat Accessories for grips, mallets and oil, or browse our Junior/Youth English Willow Cricket Bats and SS Cricket Bats & Gear. Size Guide: How to choose the perfect sized bat for you All product photos shown are actual inventory images of bats currently in stock. FAQ Section Q1: What exactly is a Harrow bat? Harrow sits between junior size 6 and adult Short Handle. The blade and handle are both slightly shorter and narrower than a full-size bat, which lets a growing player use adult-grade willow before they have the height or strength for a Short Handle. Q2: Is my child ready for Harrow or should they stay on size 6? Go by height rather than age. Harrow generally suits a player around 5'0" to 5'5". The test is whether they can hold the bat at the top of the handle and swing it cleanly through a full arc without the hands dropping. If not, size 6 is still the right call for a season. Q3: When do they move up to a full-size bat? Most players move to Short Handle around 5'6". Buying a Short Handle early to "grow into" it is the most common mistake we see — it slows the hands and encourages bottom-hand play. Q4: Does this bat need knocking in? Yes. It is factory pressed but not match-ready. Give it a few hours of mallet work, a light coat of raw linseed oil on the face, edges and toe, then net sessions with an old ball before a game. Q5: Is this for a hard ball or a tennis ball? Hard leather cricket balls, in nets and matches. English willow of this grade will crack quickly under tape-ball or heavy tennis-ball use — use a Kashmir willow bat for that. Q6: Does it come with a cover? Yes, a premium SS bat cover is included. Q7: How should we look after it? Store it in the cover somewhere cool and dry, never a hot car. Re-oil lightly once or twice a season, check the toe and edges for opening seams after heavy use, and fit a toe guard or anti-scuff sheet for abrasive surfaces.
