New Balance Heritage 1000 Cricket Bat (SH)

Overview:

The New Balance Heritage 1000 Cricket Bat (SH) is a premium English willow cricket bat that combines traditional styling with modern performance. Inspired by the rich heritage of cricket, this distinctive bat blends the celebrated New Balance DC blade profile with a thicker TC-style handle, making it an excellent choice for players who appreciate classic craftsmanship and powerful stroke play.

Crafted from quality Grade 2 English willow, the Heritage 1000 features a full blade profile, pronounced low swell and substantial edges designed to deliver impressive hitting power. Its generous hitting area makes it particularly suited to confident front-foot drives and attacking strokes, while the carefully engineered shape provides a responsive feel at the crease.

The semi-oval cane handle combines the benefits of oval and round handle designs, offering excellent comfort, control and hand speed. The rounded toe complements the traditional blade shape, while the premium black and white Players grip provides secure handling throughout an innings.

Finished with a natural English willow blade and elegant black and white New Balance graphics, the Heritage 1000 delivers timeless styling alongside excellent performance. An outstanding choice for serious club cricketers looking for a premium English willow bat with a classic appearance and powerful playing characteristics.

Key Features:

• Grade 2 English Willow – Quality willow for excellent hitting performance.

• Full DC Profile – Substantial blade shape for powerful stroke play.

• Low Sweet Spot – Excellent power for front-foot drives and attacking shots.

• Large Edges – Generous hitting area for confident batting.

• Semi-Oval Cane Handle – Comfortable control and excellent hand speed.

• Thicker TC-Style Handle – Secure handling and a substantial feel at the crease.

Technical Specifications:

• Product Type: English willow cricket bat

• Brand: New Balance

• Model: Heritage 1000

• Bat Size: Short Handle (SH)

• Willow Grade: Grade 2 English Willow

• Blade Profile: Full DC profile

• Handle Design: Thicker TC-style handle

• Sweet Spot: Low

• Swell Position: Low blade

• Edges: Large edge profile

• Toe: Rounded

• Handle: Semi-oval cane handle (34/40)

• Grip: New Balance Players Black / White Grip

• Blade Finish: Natural

• Playing Style: Traditional and attacking stroke play

• Colour Scheme: Black / White