New Balance DC 400+ Cricket Bat (SH)

Overview:

The New Balance DC 400+ Cricket Bat (SH) is a versatile English willow cricket bat designed for players seeking an excellent combination of power, control and value. Featuring the celebrated New Balance DC profile, this bat delivers a generous hitting area and comfortable pick-up, making it an excellent choice for developing and recreational club cricketers.

Crafted from English willow, the DC 400+ features a mid-to-low sweet spot, substantial edges and a powerful blade profile designed to deliver confident hitting performance. The protective fibre sheet fitted to the bat face provides an additional layer of protection against surface wear, helping maintain the blade during regular use.

The semi-oval cane handle and carefully balanced pick-up provide excellent comfort and handling, allowing batters to play both attacking and controlled strokes with confidence. Its classic DC shape makes it particularly suited to players who enjoy scoring runs all around the wicket.

Finished with a natural willow blade, distinctive blue and black New Balance graphics and a premium chrome Players grip, the DC 400+ offers dependable performance and excellent value for cricketers looking to improve their game.

Key Features:

• English Willow – Quality construction for dependable performance.

• Protective Fibre Face – Helps protect the blade against surface wear.

• Mid-to-Low Sweet Spot – Powerful drives and attacking stroke play.

• Large Edges – Generous hitting area for confident batting.

• Balanced Pick-Up – Comfortable handling and responsive bat speed.

• Semi-Oval Cane Handle – Secure grip and excellent control.

Technical Specifications:

• Product Type: English willow cricket bat

• Brand: New Balance

• Model: DC 400+

• Bat Size: Short Handle (SH)

• Willow: English Willow

• Blade Profile: Traditional DC profile

• Sweet Spot: Mid-to-low

• Swell Position: Mid-to-low blade

• Edges: Large edge profile

• Face Protection: Protective fibre sheet

• Handle: Semi-oval cane handle (33/37)

• Pick-Up: Balanced

• Grip: New Balance Players Chrome Grip

• Blade Finish: Natural with fibre face protection

• Playing Style: All-round stroke play

• Colour Scheme: Blue / Black / Chrome