CHAMP DGX 5000 Cricket Bat

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                                                                     CHAMP DGX 5000 Grade 1+ English Willow

                                                       Hugely Popular Bat In The UK But Rarely Found In Australia

This bat is brand new and normally retails for $399, and is being offered for sale well under the retail price. This bat is a fantastic piece of willow and extremely eye catching, huge edges (36mm) and hitting zone complimented by a fantastic pickup. This bat is designed for stroke play whilst maintaining power through the stroke. Importantly to note whilst selling or buying on EBay that this product is 120% authentic and not a Kashmir willow bat that has been re-stickered as a CHAMP bat.

That is why I am offering a 7-day return policy, if you are unhappy with your purchase simply return the bat in a new condition and I will refund your money no questions asked, I will also pay for the postage if required.

Bat Specification

Weight 2lb 9oz

Short Handle

Black Octopus Champ Grip

7/8 Straight Grains (Meaning The English Willow is 7/8 Years Old)

12 Piece Sarawak Cane Handle

CHAMP Pre-prepared  (Will Need More Preparation However)

Massive 36mm Edges (If you edge it with this bat they will need to be good to catch it)

Extra Tec sheet is included

Huge Profile And Spine. One of The Biggest Bats I Have Seen Even Bigger Than The SS Yuvi

Grade 1+ Unbleached and Naturally Air Dried English Willow (‘Test Match Quality)

Designed For Stroke-Play Whilst Maintaining Power And All important Bat Speed

Full Length CHAMP Bat cover

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Thanks very much for taking the time to view this bat. I will also through the cricket season be offering some great and authentic Grade 1 English willow bats that will represent fantastic value so keep an eye out. Please read further as there is some very useful information on the bat making and selection process.

Choosing a Right Grade of Willow

Well first thing that comes in most people's mind while choosing a bat is the willow grade, so does is it really going to make any difference on the performance of the bats, in my opinion it does, grade 1 English willow will usually out perform Grade 2, 3, 4 English willow. My reasoning for this is normally Grade 1 English willow is naturally air dried which allows the willow to perform to higher standard (Better Ping) hence the higher price for Grade 1 English willow. Importantly, it is also about how you select the bat & prepare it as well you must knock the bat in correctly I will only be happy to give out advice to any on who asks on how to do this properly. Below are also some fantastic pointers utilised as a guide to achieving this outcome.

Remember, it is never the brand of the bat, it is the grade of English willow utilised in making the bat that matters most.

1. Number of grains – up to 6, this means willow is younger so therefore it will generally have a longer life, but punch or ping is less. So you need to work on more knocking in both net play (gradual knocking) and also with your mallet, it will take time for this willow to play with that ultimate ping.

2. Number of grains -7 to 12-approx - willow is of moderate/middle age and has better ping then the above willow mentioned, but yes time is required to prepare the bat, though not as much required as for younger willow. Life of the bat is lower then the above case. (The Bat For Sale Fits Into This Category)

3. Number of grains - 13 and above, willow is highly matured and has a superb ping, pros usually select this type of willow as this does not require preparation at all but at the same time bat life is very less, some times a few matches only, but these are pros and they can afford these particular bats as it is generally at the sponsors expense)...but having said this I would recommend a little bit of bat preparation. Remember the professional players have at anytime 10-15 bats in their kit, so if one breaks there is a replacement.

 Most if not all of the English willow supplied to make bats comes from JS Wright & Sons based in UK; they do the grading themselves before dispatching the willow to big manufacturers. There is a process of naturally air-drying and kiln drying (using heating to make willow dry quicker), all grade 1 bats are naturally air dried!!!!

Pickup/Balance & Weight are attributes, which are affected by a few factors like style of playing, batting position, bounce on the pitch, Pickup /balance & Weight are categorized as follows.

Pickup - Light or moderate or heavy

Weight - Light, Medium, Heavy

Light Weight is 2lb 8oz to 2lb 10oz (The Bat For Sale Fits Into This Category)

Medium Weight is 2lb 11oz to 2lb 12oz

Heavy Weight is 2lb 13oz and beyond

Light Weight bats are more specific for players who require a higher bat speed. Especially for players who open the innings and are facing fast bowlers with a new ball, especially for batsman who require higher bat speed (The Bat For Sale Fits Into This Category)

Medium Weight bats usually used by middle order batsmen, as they don't have any definite strategy to score, they only need to materialize the innings. Most middle order batsmen like to have a medium weight bat as it moderates the performance in all facet of game whether you need fast scoring, more balanced and focused scoring or even aggressive scoring at any point of time.

Heavy Bats are for those players who are more balanced and can play strokes effortlessly by easily middling the ball, a heavier bats gives the batsman the power needed to clear the boundary rope easily!!!! Also aggressive scoring in slog over’s, can also be done with heavier bats as you need more power generation and more weight generally generates more power for an equal bat speed, this requires extremely strong forearms!!!!