Review roundup: Best cricket bats under $500
Are you looking for a cricket bat on a budget? The best cricket bat under $500 can vary based on several factors like the player's skill level, weight preference, and playing style. The first few bats that come to mind for us are some big names that you might have already heard of:
Gray Nicolls Oblivion: A top-end English willow cricket bat known for its superior performance and affordability.
New Balance DC 1080: Made from high-quality English willow, this bat is known for its balance and power.
Kookaburra Kahuna: This is a popular choice among players and is known for its durability and performance.
SS Ton Elite: A great all-rounder bat, made from high-quality English willow and offers a good balance of power and control.
However, it's important to note that the best cricket bat for a player may not be the same for others and that personal preference plays a big role in the selection process. So we’ve rounded up some videos from experts to show you some of the different opinions and options that are out there.
Our first video comes from the Cricket Merchant, with stores across the US, Canada and India. His top picks include the KLR Extreme SG; Chroma Signature; KG Retro; SS Blaze and more. Nipun’s list here is bats under $250, so if you’re looking for an entry-level bat or just a good bargain, this would be a good place to start.
Sports Hukoty has a great list here of very affordable bats available in India. Including some options from MRF, Kookaburra and New Balance. And if you haven’t checked him out already, Sports Hukoty has a great channel on YouTube reviewing many bats and other pieces of sporting equipment that you will find on sites like Amazon India and Flipkart.
Finally, this roundup of five bats from Eclipse All Sports in Leeds, UK is a great lesson in trying to find the right bat for your playing style. Hanif walks you through the SS Master 500; the Ton Gutsy; the MRF Bullet (the lightest bat in Hanif’s top 5); the SG Roar Icon (a lower grade Rishabh Pant profile bat); and coming in at #1, another SG, the SG Savage Extreme, a Hardik Pandya profile bat. Give the video a view and see why Hanif thinks these are five great bats for cricketers on a budget.