10 Best Spartan Cricket bats

Here is the list of the 10 best Spartan Cricket bats reviewed for 2024. View all the info on every bat that made a list to make an informed decision. 

Spartan bats - Easy Comparison Guide

Table of Contents

1. Spartan Diamond Players Edition

Spartan Bats are made of "wood". You will feel the difference in your hands. This awesome Bat was designed for Hasim Amla with great balance and consistent willow throughout the bat.

Warranty 12 Months manufacturer’s warranty
Attribute set Cricket
ColourBlack
Brand colour Black
Playing level  International
Designed for International Matches
Age GroupSenior
Gender: Unisex
Handle length Standard Length
Handle grip type Rubber
Handle type Round to Oval
Blade material English Willow
Series Diamond

Handcrafted Superior Grade 1 Limited Edition English willow: The Players Choice: An imposing beautifully balanced mid range profile. With an original full bodied traditional style spine for all over blade performance maximizing explosive Power. The Diamond Edition is of the finest quality for any player demanding nothing but the best in performance.

An imposing beautifully balanced mid range profile with an original full bodied traditional style spine for all over blade performance maximising explosive power

Maximum edge profile running from shoulder to toe makes the Diamond range an imposing bat

Slight bow which generates perfectly balanced pick up to deliver increased power

Flat wide face with slight curvature providing an even distribution across the full face of the bat enabling precision, accuracy, power and confidence in your shot selection

This handle type allows for a lighter bottom-hand grip and will assist the hands not to twist with ball impact on the bat. Especially if the ball hit the bat off-center.

You might also like Slazenger bats

Spartan Diamond Players Edition Spartan bats – Full Profile Min Concaving: The bat has very limited wood taken out the back of the bat, therefore the wood is left where it really matters to ensure the utmost ping. It is someone that is looking at ultimate power at the forefront, then this shape may suit. The pickup will still be nice and balanced and feel superb in the hands. This is the shape that most pro’s like especially in the ODI/T20 format due to the value for strokes you receive with this profile.

Spartan Diamond Players Edition Spartan bats – A large Bow: A large bow acts as a counterbalance, raising the center of gravity of the cricket bat, thereby assisting pick-up. In other words, a bat with considerable bow and a lower middle can feel the same as a straight blade with a higher middle.

It helps with control of strokes, as the player’s hands are positioned more in front of the ball during contact. It acts like a scoop, to produce more lofted (higher) shots, which do however run the risk of being caught.

Spartan Diamond Players Edition Spartan bats – Higher spine or a thicker swell depth represents more willow mass behind the sweet spot. The sweet spot is deeper and exhibits better rebounding qualities. A deeper swell helps to give the cricket bat a larger sweet spot.

Spartan Diamond Players Edition Spartan bats – A FLATTER FACE profile: assists with better control of the bat, because of the flatter face.

Spartan Diamond Players Edition Spartan bats – Big EDGES: The Big edges make for a forgiving and powerful cricket bat with a wider sweet spot.

Spartan Diamond Players Edition Spartan bats – A Mid to low SWEET SPOT POSITION: A two-in-one setup that allows some favorability to players who like to hit down the ground but still want the benefits of a mid-sweet spot. Do you rarely find yourself on high-bouncing wickets? A synthetic wicket specialist? Or thinking about a tour of the subcontinent? Well, this sweet spot setup could really help some of your shots. Blast a straight drive through the inner field and you’ll know what we mean.

Spartan Diamond Players Edition Spartan bats –  Oval into round HANDLE TYPE: Higher spine or a thicker swell depth represents more willow mass behind the sweet spot. The sweet spot is deeper and exhibits better rebounding qualities. A deeper swell helps to give the cricket bat a larger sweet spot.

Spartan Diamond Players Edition Spartan bats – A Flat square TOE: A Flat toe is used by professionals and the flat toe leave still alot of willow in the bat.

2. Spartan SIKANDER Blue Edition English Willow - Grade 1 

The Warranty of the Spartan SIKANDER Blue Edition English Willow Spartan bats – Grade 1 is  a 12 Months manufacturer’s warranty. The Brand color of the Spartan SIKANDER Blue Edition English Willow Spartan bats – Grade 1: Blue. Made for Playing level: International. The Spartan SIKANDER Blue Edition English Willow Spartan bats – Grade 1 is used by Unisex Gender. The Handle length of the Spartan SIKANDER Blue Edition English Willow Spartan bats – Grade 1 is Standard Length. The Spartan SIKANDER Blue Edition English Willow Spartan bats – Grade 1 has Handle grip consisting out of Rubber.

Middle

Approximately 250 mm from the toe

Edge Thickness

Approximately  38mm -40 mm

Edge Profile

Rounded

Face Profile

No concave profiling and beautifully full bat profile

Toe Profile

Semi flat and square

Spine Height

Approximately 62mm

Handle

The handle is a 12 piece cane handle oval

Grip

Latex rubber

An imposing mid profile blade, with zero concaving at back is balanced with an original full bodied traditional spine for maximising explosive power and ultimate bat speed. Extremely suitable for attacking batsman with powerful hand-eye coordination.

Fitted with an extra thick double textured grip for feel and comfort.One extra is a fitted toe guard that will help retain or keep the moisture in the bat. Secondly, it will also protect the toe from damage and will give more durability to the Bat.

The mid-level bulge at the spine assists with a huge variety of strokes. The thickness of the edges is between 36-40 mm and will assist with miss-hits off the bat flying to the boundary. The willow is supported by 8 grades most of the time. The spine height is about 64 mm and there is a lot of wood behind this spine. The Bat’s weight is approximately 1160-1220 grams.

  • Available in different variants / grades – English Willow Cricket Bat
  • Mid to low profile
  • Even bow
  • Perfect balance
  • Large edge
  • Round face
  • 12 piece cane handle
  • Light to medium weight (2lb 8oz to 2lb 9oz)
Spartan Bat

Spartan SIKANDER Blue Edition English Willow Spartan bats – Grade 1 – Full Profile Min Concaving: The bat has very limited wood taken out the back of the bat, therefore the wood is left where it really matters to ensure the utmost ping. It is someone that is looking at ultimate power at the forefront, then this shape may suit. The pickup will still be nice and balanced and feel superb in the hands. This is the shape that most pro’s like especially in the ODI/T20 format due to the value for strokes you receive with this profile.

Spartan SIKANDER Blue Edition English Willow Spartan bats – Grade 1 – A large Bow: A large bow acts as a counterbalance, raising the center of gravity of the cricket bat, thereby assisting pick-up. In other words, a bat with considerable bow and a lower middle can feel the same as a straight blade with a higher middle.

It helps with control of strokes, as the player’s hands are positioned more in front of the ball during contact. It acts like a scoop, to produce more lofted (higher) shots, which do however run the risk of being caught.

Spartan SIKANDER Blue Edition English Willow Spartan bats – Grade 1 – Higher spine or a thicker swell depth represents more willow mass behind the sweet spot. The sweet spot is deeper and exhibits better rebounding qualities. A deeper swell helps to give the cricket bat a larger sweet spot.

Spartan SIKANDER Blue Edition English Willow Spartan bats – Grade 1 – A FLATTER FACE profile: assists with better control of the bat, because of the flatter face.

Spartan SIKANDER Blue Edition English Willow Spartan bats – Grade 1 – Big EDGES: The Big edges make for a forgiving and powerful cricket bat with a wider sweet spot.

Spartan SIKANDER Blue Edition English Willow Spartan bats – Grade 1 – A Mid to low SWEET SPOT POSITION: A two-in-one setup that allows some favorability to players who like to hit down the ground but still want the benefits of a mid-sweet spot. Do you rarely find yourself on high-bouncing wickets? A synthetic wicket specialist? Or thinking about a tour of the subcontinent? Well, this sweet spot setup could really help some of your shots. Blast a straight drive through the inner field and you’ll know what we mean.

Spartan SIKANDER Blue Edition English Willow Spartan bats – Grade 1 – Oval HANDLE TYPEHigher spine or a thicker swell depth represents more willow mass behind the sweet spot. The sweet spot is deeper and exhibits better rebounding qualities. A deeper swell helps to give the cricket bat a larger sweet spot.

Spartan SIKANDER Blue Edition English Willow Spartan bats – Grade 1 – A Semi square/flat TOE: A Semi square toe is the most common toe shape used by professional players and in general will help prevent damage to the bat toe particularly if you are a constant crease tapper.

3. Rhino English Willow bats - Grade 1

Spartan Diamond Players Edition

Middle

Approximately 250 mm from the toe

Edge Thickness

Approximately  38mm

Edge Profile

Rounded

Face Profile

Concave profiling and beautifully curved bat profile

Toe Profile

Semi-rounded to Round

Spine Height

Approximately 62mm

Handle

The handle is a 12 piece cane handle Oval

Grip

Latex rubber

An round handle with a Sarvak cane handle will bring power and control. This will give you the balance and benefits of an oval and round handle. Fitted with an extra thick double textured grip for feel and comfort. One extra is a fitted toe guard that will help retain or keep the moisture in the bat. Secondly,it will also protect the toe from damage and will give more durability to the Bat.

The mid-level bulge at the spine assists with a huge variety of strokes. The thickness of the edges is between 36-40 mm and will assist with miss-hits off the bat flying to the boundary. The willow is supported by 8 grades most of the time. The spine height is about 64 mm and there is a lot of wood behind this spine. The Bat’s weight is approximately 1160-1220 grams.

You might also like Staples bats.

Rhino English Willow Spartan bats – Grade 1 – A duckbill PROFILE SHAPE: A duckbill profile adds thickness to the toe yet aids pickup for a better-balanced bat. This is the bat profile preferred by many international players due to the balance and amount of wood left in the bat in the hitting zone. Perfect for front-foot players and on slow low English wickets. This bat is designed for big hitters and for clearing the ropes effortlessly.

Rhino English Willow Spartan bats – Grade 1 – A Standard BOW: The Cricket Bow is the curve of the cricket bat from the tip of the handle to the end of the toe. The Cricket bow is based on the personal preference of you as a batsmen. Some cricket players prefer cricket bats with a larger bow. When seen in profile, you’ll notice that there is a curve from the bottom of the handle through to the toe. This entire curve is referred to as the ‘bow’. The regular bow is found in the majority of modern cricket bats which gets your hands slightly ahead of the ball for ease of stroke play. It also helps the cricket bat feel more aggressive in your hands.

Kevin Pietersen with a Spartan Rhino bat in 2018

Rhino English Willow Spartan bats – Grade 1 – A Medium SPINE HEIGHT: What is the spine of a cricket bat? Cricket Bat Spine is found on the back face of the cricket bat. The spine is the line that runs down the center of the cricket bat’s back starting from the handle running down to the toe.  A higher spine or a thicker swell depth represents more willow mass behind the sweet spot. Often combined with big edges to create a forgiving bat with an extra wide hitting zone which still rewards striking the blade out of the very middle of the bat.

Rhino English Willow Spartan bats – Grade 1 – A Semi-Flat FACE: One of the latest trends in cricket bat faces was born from the need to add some durability to the edges of flat-faced bats. When prepared correctly semi-flat faces bring the benefits of slightly bigger edges, a wider sweet spot plus ‘point and shoot’ aiming of a flat face bat. A slight curve also allows batsmen to be confident when using the wrists to manipulate the face angle.

Rhino English Willow Spartan bats – Grade 1 – Big EDGES: Big edges make for a forgiving and powerful cricket bat with a wider sweet spot.

Rhino English Willow Spartan bats – Grade 1 – A Mid SWEET SPOT POSITION: Not too high or too low, the mid sweet spot position is the most popular setup among all cricket bats. You would be looking for a mid-sweet spot if you see yourself as a ‘complete’ batter. This means if you enjoy strokes on the front and back foot, you play on all types of wickets and you want the largest area for the sweet spot. This setup gives performance both straight and square of the wicket, while allowing players to be confident with an array of shots. This prime sweet spot position is also famous for what many refer to as a ‘balanced’ pickup.

Rhino English Willow Spartan bats – Grade 1 – Round HANDLE TYPE: Allows the bottom hand to come into play more easily for aerial shots. As a loose rule players that attack mainly with horizontal bat shots tend to prefer a Round handle as it allows for an easier roll of the wrist over the ball. Typically the choice of Asian players. It is for players who are wristy, like using the bottom hand and like to feel the bottom hand on the handle.
Rhino English Willow Spartan bats – Grade 1 – Semi flat or square TOE: This bat needs some form of toe preparation via shoe goo, a toe guard or your favourite secret recipe.

Spartan Rhino Semi Square toe

4. Spartan Dream bats - Grade 1

Middle

Approximately 215 mm to 235 mm from the toe

Edge Thickness

Approximately 37mm to 39 mm

Edge Profile

Semi Rounded

Face Profile

Semi Flat

Toe Profile

Semi Square

Spine Height

Approximately 63 mm to 65mm

Scallop

Approximately 1mm to 2mm

Bow

Enhanced Bow

Handle

Oval Handle

Grip

Pro-Lite grip

The unique duckbill profile is also commonly known as the dolphin shape. The toe is between square and rounded to give you the ultimate balance.

Duckbill: A duckbill profile adds thickness to the toe yet aids pickup for a better-balanced bat. This is the bat profile preferred by many international players due to the balance and amount of wood left in the bat in the hitting zone. Perfect for front-foot players and on slow low English wickets. This bat is designed for big hitters and for clearing the ropes effortlessly.

You might also be interested in GM Cricket bat reviews.

Duckbill Profile .#amazingcricketbats #cricketfans #cricketwireless #cricketbataccessories #cricketbatsonline #cricket

The Sweet spot would be middle and mid to slight low on the willow. There will be mostly 8 to 10 straight grains on the willow evenly spaced with almost no blemishes. This can vary from Bat to Bat. The pick-up is light for bats around 1200 grams.  The balance of this Bat is not comparable. The Bat willow will be very responsive and the ping will be active on the blade. You can pay from 400$ upwards for this awesome Bat. Prices may vary from different stores and online stores.

Spartan Dream Spartan bats – Grade 1 – A duckbill PROFILE SHAPE: A duckbill profile adds thickness to the toe yet aids pickup for a better-balanced bat. This is the bat profile preferred by many international players due to the balance and amount of wood left in the bat in the hitting zone. Perfect for front-foot players and on slow low English wickets. This bat is designed for big hitters and for clearing the ropes effortlessly.

Spartan Dream Spartan bats – Grade 1 – A Standard BOW: The Cricket Bow is the curve of the cricket bat from the tip of the handle to the end of the toe. The Cricket bow is based on the personal preference of you as a batsmen. Some cricket players prefer cricket bats with a larger bow. When seen in profile, you’ll notice that there is a curve from the bottom of the handle through to the toe. This entire curve is referred to as the ‘bow’. The regular bow is found in the majority of modern cricket bats which gets your hands slightly ahead of the ball for ease of stroke play. It also helps the cricket bat feel more aggressive in your hands.

Spartan Dream Spartan bats – Grade 1 – A Medium SPINE HEIGHT: What is the spine of a cricket bat? Cricket Bat Spine is found on the back face of the cricket bat. The spine is the line that runs down the center of the cricket bat’s back starting from the handle running down to the toe.  A higher spine or a thicker swell depth represents more willow mass behind the sweet spot. Often combined with big edges to create a forgiving bat with an extra wide hitting zone which still rewards striking the blade out of the very middle of the bat.

Spartan Dream Spartan bats – Grade 1 – A Semi-Flat FACE: One of the latest trends in cricket bat faces was born from the need to add some durability to the edges of flat-faced bats. When prepared correctly semi-flat faces bring the benefits of slightly bigger edges, a wider sweet spot plus ‘point and shoot’ aiming of a flat face bat. A slight curve also allows batsmen to be confident when using the wrists to manipulate the face angle.

Spartan Dream Spartan bats – Grade 1 – Big EDGES: Big edges make for a forgiving and powerful cricket bat with a wider sweet spot.

Spartan Dream Spartan bats – Grade 1 – A Mid SWEET SPOT POSITION: Not too high or too low, the mid sweet spot position is the most popular setup among all cricket bats. You would be looking for a mid-sweet spot if you see yourself as a ‘complete’ batter. This means if you enjoy strokes on the front and back foot, you play on all types of wickets and you want the largest area for the sweet spot. This setup gives performance both straight and square of the wicket, while allowing players to be confident with an array of shots. This prime sweet spot position is also famous for what many refer to as a ‘balanced’ pickup.

Spartan Dream Spartan bats – Grade 1 – Oval HANDLE TYPE: Allows the bottom hand to come into play more easily for aerial shots. As a loose rule player that attack mainly with horizontal bat shots tend to prefer a Round handle as it allows for an easier roll of the wrist over the ball. Typically the choice of Asian players. It is for players who are wristy, like using the bottom hand and like to feel the bottom hand on the handle.
Spartan Dream Spartan bats – Grade 1 – Flat or square TOE: This bat needs some form of toe preparation via shoe goo, a toe guard or your favorite secret recipe.

5. Chris Gayle Boss bats - Grade 1 LB and SH

Middle

Approximately 195mm to 215mm from the toe

Edge Thickness

Approximately 39mm to 40mm

Edge Profile

Semi Rounded

Face Profile

Semi Flat

Toe Profile

Semi Rounded

Spine Height

Approximately 62mm to 65mm

Scallop

Approximately no Scalloping

Bow

Enhanced

Handle

Semi Oval

Grip

Rubber grip

First-grade willow normally contains a minimum of 8 grains and can contain red color, butterfly stains and knots in the wood.  These grades can have small knots and butterfly stains. 

The grade willow has an influence on the ping and rebound of the bat. 

The Spartan Boss Spartan bats comes with thick edges, thick shoulders and thick toes. The willow has a natural finish with a slightly brownish tinge.

The Spartan Chris Gayle Boss Spartan bats – Grade 1 LB and SH comes in usually with 8 to 13 grains. It features a perfectly balanced design with edges and a full back design. A big blade suited to both front and back foot play is a key feature of this Bat. The Bat consists of a slide mid-position bow with a big edge profile. A lot of feeling comes from the multi-textured grip.

You might also like the reviews on GM Cricket bats.

Spartan Chris Gayle Boss Spartan bats – Grade 1 LB and SH – A Slightly scalloped PROFILE SHAPE: This bat is created to ensure a lightweight pickup with slight concaving to help control the weight. I would recommend this profile for a player who likes the spine running right through the toe and looking for a light bat with the sweet spot being positioned mid to high. Ideal for players who play on the back foot and enjoy using their wrists to pierce the field. A small amount of scalloping (Wood taken out of the back of the bat) is seen in this cricket bats. The goal is to save weight while still making the sweet spot as wide as possible.

Spartan Chris Gayle Boss Spartan bats – Grade 1 LB and SH – A Standard BOW: The regular bow is found in the majority of modern cricket bats which gets your hands slightly ahead of the ball for ease of stroke play. It also helps the cricket bat feel more aggressive in your hands.

Spartan Chris Gayle Boss Spartan bats – Grade 1 LB and SH – A Medium SPINE HEIGHT: Often combined with big edges to create a forgiving bat with an extra wide hitting zone which still rewards striking the blade out of the very middle.

Spartan Chris Gayle Boss Spartan bats – Grade 1 LB and SH – A Semi-Flat FACE: One of the latest trends in cricket bat faces was born from the need to add some durability to the edges of flat faced bats. When prepared correctly semi-flat faces bring the benefits of slightly bigger edges, a wider sweet spot plus ‘point and shoot’ aiming of a flat face bat. A slight curve also allows batsman to be confident when using the wrists to manipulate the face angle.

Spartan Chris Gayle Boss Spartan bats – Grade 1 LB and SH – Big EDGES: Big edges make for a forgiving and powerful cricket bat with a wider sweet spot. Please be aware that junior bats can still have big edges but they will be relative to 40mm due to their size.

Spartan Chris Gayle Boss Spartan bats – Grade 1 LB and SH – A Mid SWEET SPOT POSITION: Not too high or too low, the mid sweet spot position is the most popular setup among all cricket bats. This setup gives performance both straight and square of the wicket, while allowing players to be confident with an array of shots. This prime sweet spot position is also famous for what many refer to as a ‘balanced’ pickup.

Spartan Chris Gayle Boss Spartan bats – Grade 1 LB and SH – Semi-Oval HANDLE TYPE: A happy medium that brings the benefits of both oval & round handles. This shape aids alignment, slightly weakens the bottom hand for more controlled stroke play and still allows for creative use of the bottom hand.

Spartan Chris Gayle Boss Spartan bats – Grade 1 LB and SH – Semi flat or square TOE: This bat needs some form of toe preparation via shoe goo, a toe guard or your favourite secret recipe.

 

6. Spartan SIKANDER Pink Edition English Willow - Grade 1

  • Available in different variants / grades – English Willow Cricket Bat
  • Mid to low profile
  • Even bow
  • Perfect balance
  • Large edge
  • Round face
  • 12 piece cane handle
  • Light to medium weight (2lb 8oz to 2lb 9oz)

Middle

Approximately 250 mm from the toe

 Edge Thickness

Approximately  38mm

Edge Profile

Rounded

 Face Profile

Duck bill profiling

 Toe Profile

Semi-rounded to Round

 Spine Height

Approximately 62mm

 Handle

The handle is a 12 piece cane handle semi oval

 Grip

Latex rubber

Spartan Sikander cricket bats are expertly handcrafted by our master bat makers. An imposing mid profile blade, with zero concaving at back is balanced with an original full bodied traditional spine for maximising explosive power and ultimate bat speed. Extremely suitable for attacking batsman with powerful hand-eye coordination.

A huge, sweet spot combined with an extraordinary balance is a unique feature of this bat. 

The semi-round going into round handle allows you to move your hands around the bat for different bowlers. Ideal for bottom-hand dominant players.

A Duckbill Bat profile with concave edges. A Scale grip covers the Sarwack handle and assists with control and comfort. Edge thickness of 36 to 40 mm helps with miss-hit shots racing to the boundary as well.

I would put an extra grip on the bat as the handle feels a bit narrow to me. The pickup is also better with a thicker grip on the handle. This is an awesome bat for the beginner batsmen that want a professional profile bat. I like this bat as it is affordable, will still assist you in the middle with a wand in your hand.

 

Spartan SIKANDER Pink Edition English Willow Spartan bats – Grade 1 – A duckbill PROFILE SHAPE: A duckbill profile adds thickness to the toe yet aids pickup for a better-balanced bat. This is the bat profile preferred by many international players due to the balance and amount of wood left in the bat in the hitting zone. Perfect for front-foot players and on slow low English wickets. This bat is designed for big hitters and for clearing the ropes effortlessly.

Spartan SIKANDER Pink Edition English Willow Spartan bats – Grade 1 – A Standard BOW: The Cricket Bow is the curve of the cricket bat from the tip of the handle to the end of the toe. The Cricket bow is based on the personal preference of you as a batsman. Some cricket players prefer cricket bats with a larger bow. When seen in profile, you’ll notice that there is a curve from the bottom of the handle through to the toe. This entire curve is referred to as the ‘bow’. The regular bow is found in the majority of modern cricket bats which gets your hands slightly ahead of the ball for ease of stroke play. It also helps the cricket bat feel more aggressive in your hands.

Spartan SIKANDER Pink Edition English Willow Spartan bats – Grade 1 – A Medium SPINE HEIGHT: What is the spine of a cricket bat? Cricket Bat Spine is found on the back face of the cricket bat. The spine is the line that runs down the center of the cricket bat’s back starting from the handle running down to the toe.  A higher spine or a thicker swell depth represents more willow mass behind the sweet spot. Often combined with big edges to create a forgiving bat with an extra wide hitting zone which still rewards striking the blade out of the very middle of the bat.

Spartan SIKANDER Pink Edition English Willow Spartan bats – Grade 1 – A Semi-Flat FACE: One of the latest trends in cricket bat faces was born from the need to add some durability to the edges of flat-faced bats. When prepared correctly semi-flat faces bring the benefits of slightly bigger edges, a wider sweet spot plus ‘point and shoot’ aiming of a flat face bat. A slight curve also allows batsmen to be confident when using the wrists to manipulate the face angle.

Spartan SIKANDER Pink Edition English Willow Spartan bats – Grade 1 – Big EDGES: Big edges make for a forgiving and powerful cricket bat with a wider sweet spot.

Spartan SIKANDER Pink Edition English Willow Spartan bats – Grade 1 – A Mid SWEET SPOT POSITION: Not too high or too low, the mid sweet spot position is the most popular setup among all cricket bats. You would be looking for a mid-sweet spot if you see yourself as a ‘complete’ batter. This means if you enjoy strokes on the front and back foot, you play on all types of wickets and you want the largest area for the sweet spot. This setup gives performance both straight and square of the wicket, while allowing players to be confident with an array of shots. This prime sweet spot position is also famous for what many refer to as a ‘balanced’ pickup.

Spartan SIKANDER Pink Edition English Willow Spartan bats – Grade 1 – Semi-Oval going into round HANDLE TYPE: A happy medium that brings the benefits of both oval & round handles. This shape aids alignment slightly weakens the bottom hand for more controlled stroke play and still allows for creative use of the bottom hand.

Spartan SIKANDER Pink Edition English Willow Spartan bats – Grade 1 – Semi flat or square TOE: This bat needs some form of toe preparation via shoe goo, a toe guard or your favourite secret recipe.

 

7. Spartan White Edition English Willow - Grade 1

  • Full profile
  • Mid sweet spot
  • Even bow
  • Perfect balance
  • Large edge face
  • Cane handle
  • Light to medium weight (2lb 8oz to 2lb 09oz)
  • Available in English Willow Grade LE, 1+, 3 & 5

Middle

Approximately 250 mm from the toe

Edge Thickness

Approximately  38mm

Edge Profile

Rounded

Face Profile

Flat profiling

Toe Profile

Semi-rounded to Round

Spine Height

Approximately 62mm

Handle

The handle is a 12 piece cane handle semi oval

Grip

Latex rubber

The MSD Spartan WHITE Edition English Willow Cricket Bat is a class in its own. Made from optimally balanced premium English willow make this bat is truly a genius – just like MS Dhoni on the cricket pitch.

The bat has a traditional shape with minimal concaving made from some of the finest willow available. WHITE Edition is a top of the line bat which is exact same as used by the Legend himself. It has an improved larger swell depth meaning it has a bigger sweet spot and yet the blade still maintains a lightweight pickup which makes it easy for heavy hits out of the park.

 A Round Handle brings a different feel to this bat. The round handle allows you to move your hands around the bat for different bowlers. A Scale grip covers the Sarwack handle and assists with control and comfort.

A Full profile Bat profile with limited concaving. Edge thickness of 36 to 40 mm helps with miss-hit shots racing to the boundary as well.

Ideal for bottom-hand dominant players.

Great value for money.

Spartan bats

Spartan White Edition English Willow Spartan bats – Grade 1 – A duckbill FULL PROFILE SHAPE: The full players style cricket bat is the peak of cricket bat production. This kind of profile is both the most powerful and most forgiving. Such a design is what you will usually see at the international level. A full profile usually means one of two things. Either the bat is constructed from high quality lightweight willow or has an above average weight.

Spartan White Edition English Willow Spartan bats – Grade 1 – A Medium SPINE HEIGHT: What is the spine of a cricket bat? Cricket Bat Spine is found on the back face of the cricket bat. The spine is the line that runs down the center of the cricket bat’s back starting from the handle running down to the toe.  A higher spine or a thicker swell depth represents more willow mass behind the sweet spot. Often combined with big edges to create a forgiving bat with an extra wide hitting zone which still rewards striking the blade out of the very middle of the bat.

Spartan White Edition English Willow Spartan bats – Grade 1 – A Semi-Flat FACE: One of the latest trends in cricket bat faces was born from the need to add some durability to the edges of flat-faced bats. When prepared correctly semi-flat faces bring the benefits of slightly bigger edges, a wider sweet spot plus ‘point and shoot’ aiming of a flat face bat. A slight curve also allows batsmen to be confident when using the wrists to manipulate the face angle.

Spartan White Edition English Willow Spartan bats – Grade 1 – Big EDGES: Big edges make for a forgiving and powerful cricket bat with a wider sweet spot.

Spartan White Edition English Willow Spartan bats – Grade 1 – A Mid SWEET SPOT POSITION: Not too high or too low, the mid sweet spot position is the most popular setup among all cricket bats. You would be looking for a mid-sweet spot if you see yourself as a ‘complete’ batter. This means if you enjoy strokes on the front and back foot, you play on all types of wickets and you want the largest area for the sweet spot. This setup gives performance both straight and square of the wicket, while allowing players to be confident with an array of shots. This prime sweet spot position is also famous for what many refer to as a ‘balanced’ pickup.

Spartan White Edition English Willow Spartan bats – Grade 1 – Semi-Oval going into round HANDLE TYPE: A happy medium that brings the benefits of both oval & round handles. This shape aids alignment slightly weakens the bottom hand for more controlled stroke play and still allows for creative use of the bottom hand.

Spartan White Edition English Willow Spartan bats – Grade 1 – Semi flat or square TOE: This bat needs some form of toe preparation via shoe goo, a toe guard or your favorite secret recipe.

 

8. Spartan SIKANDER Edition English Willow - Grade 1

Spartan bats
  • Available in different variants / grades – English Willow Cricket Bat
  • Mid to low profile
  • Even bow
  • Perfect balance
  • Large edge
  • Round face
  • 12 piece cane handle
  • Light to medium weight (2lb 8oz to 2lb 9oz)

Middle

Approximately 250 mm from the toe

Edge Thickness

Approximately  38mm -40 mm

Edge Profile

Rounded

Face Profile

No concave profiling and beautifully full bat profile

Toe Profile

Semi flat and square

Spine Height

Approximately 62mm

Handle

The handle is a 12 piece cane handle oval

Grip

Latex rubber

An imposing mid profile blade, with zero concaving at back is balanced with an original full bodied traditional spine for maximising explosive power and ultimate bat speed. Extremely suitable for attacking batsman with powerful hand-eye coordination.

Fitted with an extra thick double textured grip for feel and comfort.One extra is a fitted toe guard that will help retain or keep the moisture in the bat. Secondly, it will also protect the toe from damage and will give more durability to the Bat.

The mid-level bulge at the spine assists with a huge variety of strokes. The thickness of the edges is between 36-40 mm and will assist with miss-hits off the bat flying to the boundary. The willow is supported by 8 grades most of the time. The spine height is about 64 mm and there is a lot of wood behind this spine. The Bat’s weight is approximately 1160-1220 grams.

  • Available in different variants / grades – English Willow Cricket Bat
  • Mid to low profile
  • Even bow
  • Perfect balance
  • Large edge
  • Round face
  • 12 piece cane handle
  • Light to medium weight (2lb 8oz to 2lb 9oz)

Spartan SIKANDER Edition English Willow Spartan bats – Grade 1 – Full Profile Min Concaving: The bat has very limited wood taken out the back of the bat, therefore the wood is left where it really matters to ensure the utmost ping. It is someone that is looking at ultimate power at the forefront, then this shape may suit. The pickup will still be nice and balanced and feel superb in the hands. This is the shape that most pro’s like especially in the ODI/T20 format due to the value for strokes you receive with this profile.

Spartan SIKANDER Edition English Willow Spartan bats – Grade 1 – A large Bow: A large bow acts as a counterbalance, raising the center of gravity of the cricket bat, thereby assisting pick-up. In other words, a bat with considerable bow and a lower middle can feel the same as a straight blade with a higher middle.

It helps with control of strokes, as the player’s hands are positioned more in front of the ball during contact. It acts like a scoop, to produce more lofted (higher) shots, which do however run the risk of being caught.

Spartan SIKANDER Edition English Willow Spartan bats – Grade 1 – Higher spine or a thicker swell depth represents more willow mass behind the sweet spot. The sweet spot is deeper and exhibits better rebounding qualities. A deeper swell helps to give the cricket bat a larger sweet spot.

Spartan SIKANDER Edition English Willow Spartan bats – Grade 1 – A FLATTER FACE profile: assists with better control of the bat, because of the flatter face.

Spartan SIKANDER Edition English Willow Spartan bats – Grade 1 – Big EDGES: The Big edges make for a forgiving and powerful cricket bat with a wider sweet spot.

Spartan SIKANDER Edition English Willow Spartan bats – Grade 1 – A Mid to low SWEET SPOT POSITION: A two-in-one setup that allows some favorability to players who like to hit down the ground but still want the benefits of a mid-sweet spot. Do you rarely find yourself on high-bouncing wickets? A synthetic wicket specialist? Or thinking about a tour of the subcontinent? Well, this sweet spot setup could really help some of your shots. Blast a straight drive through the inner field and you’ll know what we mean.

Spartan SIKANDER Edition English Willow Spartan bats – Grade 1 – Oval HANDLE TYPEHigher spine or a thicker swell depth represents more willow mass behind the sweet spot. The sweet spot is deeper and exhibits better rebounding qualities. A deeper swell helps to give the cricket bat a larger sweet spot.

Spartan SIKANDER Edition English Willow Spartan bats – Grade 1 – A Semi square/flat TOE: A Semi square toe is the most common toe shape used by professional players and in general will help prevent damage to the bat toe particularly if you are a constant crease tapper.

9. Spartan bat - Grade 4 SH

Middle

Approximately 195mm to 215mm from the toe

Edge Thickness

Approximately 39mm to 40mm

Edge Profile

Semi Rounded

Face Profile

Semi Flat

Toe Profile

Semi Rounded

Spine Height

Approximately 62mm to 65mm

Scallop

Approximately no Scalloping

Bow

Enhanced

Handle

Semi Oval

Grip

Rubber grip

Fourth-grade willow normally contains a minimum of 4 grains and can contain red color, butterfly stains and knots in the wood.  These grades can have small knots and butterfly stains. 

The grade willow has an influence on the ping and rebound of the bat. 

The Spartan Boss Spartan bats comes with thick edges, thick shoulders and thick toes. The willow has a natural finish with a slightly brownish tinge.

The Spartan Chris Gayle Boss Spartan bats – Grade 1 LB and SH comes in usually with 8 to 13 grains. It features a perfectly balanced design with edges and a full back design. A big blade suited to both front and back foot play is a key feature of this Bat. The Bat consists of a slide mid-position bow with a big edge profile. A lot of feeling comes from the multi-textured grip.

 

Spartan bats – Grade 4 SH- A Slightly scalloped PROFILE SHAPE: This bat is created to ensure a lightweight pickup with slight concaving to help control the weight. I would recommend this profile for a player who likes the spine running right through the toe and looking for a light bat with the sweet spot being positioned mid to high. Ideal for players who play on the back foot and enjoy using their wrists to pierce the field. A small amount of scalloping (Wood taken out of the back of the bat) is seen in this cricket bats. The goal is to save weight while still making the sweet spot as wide as possible.

Spartan bats – Grade 4 SH – A Standard BOW: The regular bow is found in the majority of modern cricket bats which gets your hands slightly ahead of the ball for ease of stroke play. It also helps the cricket bat feel more aggressive in your hands.

Spartan bats – Grade 4 SH – A Medium SPINE HEIGHT: Often combined with big edges to create a forgiving bat with an extra wide hitting zone which still rewards striking the blade out of the very middle.

Spartan bats – Grade 4 SH – A Semi-Flat FACE: One of the latest trends in cricket bat faces was born from the need to add some durability to the edges of flat faced bats. When prepared correctly semi-flat faces bring the benefits of slightly bigger edges, a wider sweet spot plus ‘point and shoot’ aiming of a flat face bat. A slight curve also allows batsman to be confident when using the wrists to manipulate the face angle.

Spartan bats – Grade 4 SH – Big EDGES: Big edges make for a forgiving and powerful cricket bat with a wider sweet spot. Please be aware that junior bats can still have big edges but they will be relative to 40mm due to their size.

Spartan bats – Grade 4 SH – A Mid SWEET SPOT POSITION: Not too high or too low, the mid sweet spot position is the most popular setup among all cricket bats. This setup gives performance both straight and square of the wicket, while allowing players to be confident with an array of shots. This prime sweet spot position is also famous for what many refer to as a ‘balanced’ pickup.

Spartan bats – Grade 4 SH – Semi-Oval HANDLE TYPE: A happy medium that brings the benefits of both oval & round handles. This shape aids alignment slightly weakens the bottom hand for more controlled stroke play and still allows for creative use of the bottom hand.

Spartan bats – Grade 4 SH – Semi flat or square TOE: This bat needs some form of toe preparation via shoe goo, a toe guard or your favourite secret recipe.

 

10. Spartan Dream bats - Grade 2,3 & 5

Middle

Approximately 215 mm to 235 mm from the toe

Edge Thickness

Approximately 37mm to 39 mm

Edge Profile

Semi Rounded

Face Profile

Semi Flat

Toe Profile

Semi Square

Spine Height

Approximately 63 mm to 65mm

Scallop

Approximately 1mm to 2mm

Bow

Enhanced Bow

Handle

Oval Handle

Grip

Pro-Lite grip

The unique duckbill profile is also commonly known as the dolphin shape. The toe is between square and rounded to give you the ultimate balance.

Duckbill: A duckbill profile adds thickness to the toe yet aids pickup for a better-balanced bat. This is the bat profile preferred by many international players due to the balance and amount of wood left in the bat in the hitting zone. Perfect for front-foot players and on slow low English wickets. This bat is designed for big hitters and for clearing the ropes effortlessly.

The Sweet spot would be middle and mid to slight low on the willow. There will be mostly 8 to 10 straight grains on the willow evenly spaced with almost no blemishes. This can vary from Bat to Bat. The pick-up is light for bats around 1200 grams.  The balance of this Bat is not comparable. The Bat willow will be very responsive and the ping will be active on the blade. You can pay from 400$ upwards for this awesome Bat. Prices may vary from different stores and online stores.

Spartan Dream Spartan bats – Grade 2,3 & 5 – A duckbill PROFILE SHAPE: A duckbill profile adds thickness to the toe yet aids pickup for a better-balanced bat. This is the bat profile preferred by many international players due to the balance and amount of wood left in the bat in the hitting zone. Perfect for front-foot players and on slow low English wickets. This bat is designed for big hitters and for clearing the ropes effortlessly.

Spartan Dream Spartan bats – Grade 2,3 & 5 – A Standard BOW: The Cricket Bow is the curve of the cricket bat from the tip of the handle to the end of the toe. The Cricket bow is based on the personal preference of you as a batsmen. Some cricket players prefer cricket bats with a larger bow. When seen in profile, you’ll notice that there is a curve from the bottom of the handle through to the toe. This entire curve is referred to as the ‘bow’. The regular bow is found in the majority of modern cricket bats which gets your hands slightly ahead of the ball for ease of stroke play. It also helps the cricket bat feel more aggressive in your hands.

Spartan Dream Spartan bats – Grade 2,3 & 5 – A Medium SPINE HEIGHT: What is the spine of a cricket bat? Cricket Bat Spine is found on the back face of the cricket bat. The spine is the line that runs down the center of the cricket bat’s back starting from the handle running down to the toe.  A higher spine or a thicker swell depth represents more willow mass behind the sweet spot. Often combined with big edges to create a forgiving bat with an extra wide hitting zone which still rewards striking the blade out of the very middle of the bat.

Spartan Dream Spartan bats – Grade 2,3 & 5 – A Semi-Flat FACE: One of the latest trends in cricket bat faces was born from the need to add some durability to the edges of flat-faced bats. When prepared correctly semi-flat faces bring the benefits of slightly bigger edges, a wider sweet spot plus ‘point and shoot’ aiming of a flat face bat. A slight curve also allows batsmen to be confident when using the wrists to manipulate the face angle.

Spartan Dream Spartan bats – Grade 2,3 & 5 – Big EDGES: Big edges make for a forgiving and powerful cricket bat with a wider sweet spot.

Spartan Dream Spartan bats – Grade 2,3 & 5 – A Mid SWEET SPOT POSITION: Not too high or too low, the mid sweet spot position is the most popular setup among all cricket bats. You would be looking for a mid-sweet spot if you see yourself as a ‘complete’ batter. This means if you enjoy strokes on the front and back foot, you play on all types of wickets and you want the largest area for the sweet spot. This setup gives performance both straight and square of the wicket, while allowing players to be confident with an array of shots. This prime sweet spot position is also famous for what many refer to as a ‘balanced’ pickup.

Spartan Dream Spartan bats – Grade 2,3 & 5 – Oval HANDLE TYPE: Allows the bottom hand to come into play more easily for aerial shots. As a loose rule player that attack mainly with horizontal bat shots tend to prefer a Round handle as it allows for an easier roll of the wrist over the ball. Typically the choice of Asian players. It is for players who are wristy, like using the bottom hand and like to feel the bottom hand on the handle.
Spartan Dream Spartan bats – Grade 2,3 & 5 – Flat or square TOE: This bat needs some form of toe preparation via shoe goo, a toe guard or your favorite secret recipe.

INTERNATIONAL PLAYERS PLAYING WITH SPARTAN

Chris Gayle

Chris Gayle dominated the T20 arena for more than a decade. He is a T20 legend and has made a name for himself with his fearless ways to batting.

Was Chris Gayle an exceptional Batsman?

I think so. Nicknamed “the Universe Boss”, Gayle is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most destructive batsmen to have played Twenty20 cricket, and by some as the best ever. He played a crucial role in the West Indies teams that won 2004 ICC Champions Trophy, 2012 ICC World Twenty20 and 2016 ICC World Twenty20.

Chris Gayle Career Batting Statistics

Conclusion

Spartan cricket bats have been one of, if not the most, popular cricket bat in the world for the last few years. Their cricket bats have thrived on the cricket market due to their affordability, popularity, and high quality.

Return policyWarranty and Guarantees

The different Brand suppliers have different return policies. Normally there is no warranty or guarantee on cricket bats. The reason is the nature of the game called Cricket.

Some companies and online suppliers can have their own rules regarding the first week of purchase. The return of the product might be possible if you are not satisfied with the bat or product and the product is still in sellable condition. That will depend on the specific store and supplier.

There can be mishaps with the online shopping experience is great in terms of range, price and delivery.

 I bought an item from your website. But this is not what I want. Can I give it back?

Yes, you can. However, there might be limitations to accepting back-sold goods. The date of delivery and the date of return should not be more than 7 days apart.

 Returned items need to be in an unused state along with all the product tags and labels intact.

  • What do I do? I received a broken/damaged item.

Cricket Equipment suppliers will have their own procedures they would follow.

I would suggest making sure that you check the return policy and procedures before you buy a Cricket Item online.

Disclaimer: This article is only my opinion on the specific bat Brand. I can’t be held responsible for the wrong bats purchased.

https://spartansportshq.com/, https://bestcricketstore.com/Pinterest,Kevin Pietersen With The New Spartan Kp Rhino Bat – Free Transparent PNG Download – PNGkey , www.sportskeeda.com www.sportskeeda.com, Srinjoy Sanral (Article on Dhoni and BAS) bestcricketstore.com and www.cricketershop.com, Facebook for pictures, ESPN Cric info and free Wikipedia encyclopaedia. All Rounder Cricket – Cricket Equipment and Cricket Bats Store, facebook.com for pictures, https://photos.google.com/,https://www.espncricinfo.com, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page, Amazon.com. Online Shopping site in India: Shop Online for Mobiles, Books, Watches, Shoes and More – Amazon.in

4.4/5 - (309 votes)