Kashmir Willow Bats
Kashmir willow cricket bats handcrafted in Meerut, India — leather-ball blades plus hard and soft tennis-ball bats. Buy direct from the manufacturer.
Kashmir willow cricket bats from Heega Sports — durable, dependable and superb value. Kashmir willow is denser and tougher than English willow, which makes it ideal for training, tennis-ball and leather-ball cricket, and for players who want a hard-wearing bat that lasts. Handcrafted in Meerut and shipped worldwide in 4–5 days.
Read our guide: How to Choose a Kashmir Willow Cricket Bat
Why choose a Kashmir willow bat?
Kashmir willow bats take knocks in their stride, hold up well in all conditions and cost far less than English willow — so they're a smart pick for beginners, growing juniors, academies and everyday play. You still get a clean, well-balanced bat with a generous hitting area, made by the same craftsmen behind our English willow range.
Which Kashmir willow bats suit tennis-ball cricket?
A large part of this range is built for tennis-ball cricket rather than the season ball. Hard tennis ball cricket bats need a thicker, denser blade and a low sweet spot, because a taped or hard tennis ball sits up and asks to be hit rather than driven; soft tennis ball bats can run lighter for faster hands. Our scoop, mongoose and Hitter profiles are made for exactly this game — tournament tape-ball, gully and society cricket — while the straight-blade Kashmir willow bats double happily between leather and tennis ball play. The mongoose profile is made in English willow as well as Kashmir willow.
How do I look after a Kashmir willow bat?
A light oiling and a quick knock-in extend the life of any willow bat. Store it away from extreme heat and damp, and use a bat cover between games. Bats used only for tennis-ball cricket need less knocking-in than leather-ball bats, but a few sessions with a mallet still protect the edges.
| Kashmir willow | English willow | |
|---|---|---|
| Durability | Denser and tougher; takes knocks in its stride and holds up in all conditions | Not as dense or as tough as Kashmir willow |
| Cost | Costs far less than English willow | Costs more than Kashmir willow |
| Best use | Training, everyday play, beginners, juniors and academies | Competitive cricket — the best performance |
| Ball | Tennis ball and leather ball | Leather ball; the mongoose profile is made in English willow for tennis ball too |
Frequently asked questions
Kashmir or English willow — which should I buy?
Choose Kashmir willow for value, durability and casual or training use; choose English willow for the best performance in competitive cricket. Tell us your level and budget and we'll advise.
Are Kashmir willow bats good for tennis-ball cricket?
Yes — their density and durability make them a great choice for tennis-ball and gully cricket, and several bats in this range are built specifically for it.
Which bat is best for hard tennis ball cricket?
Look for a heavier, thick-edged blade with a low sweet spot — our scoop and mongoose profiles and the Hitter tennis bat are made for hard tennis and tape-ball play. For softer tennis balls a lighter straight blade gives you quicker hands.
Can I use a tennis ball bat for leather ball cricket?
We don't recommend it. Tennis-ball bats are pressed for a lighter ball and can be damaged by the season ball. Use one of our leather-ball Kashmir or English willow bats for hard-ball cricket.