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- Grade 1 English willow, hand-selected cleft
- Mid-to-low sweet spot suits all-round stroke play
- Available Size 4 through Senior & Harrow
- Pure cane handle for clean, low-vibration pick-up
- 38–40 mm edges with a full, bowed face
- Bat cover included
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Product Overview
Product Overview
The Tornado is a Grade 1 English willow senior bat with a pure cane handle and a mid-to-low sweet spot. The blade is pressed to balance power and longevity, then sealed and finished by hand. At roughly 2lb 9oz with a mid profile, it rewards drives through the line as well as cuts and pulls off the back foot.
Grade 1 willow carries 6–8 mostly straight grains — a marker of a clean, well-seasoned cleft that performs early and holds its ping. The pure cane handle damps vibration and gives a light, lively pick-up, so the bat feels alive in the hands without sacrificing control on defensive shots.
It ships unprepared. Like every natural-willow bat, it needs knocking-in and a light oiling before it faces a hard cricket ball (see Care tips). Supplied with a fitted bat cover.
Product specification
Product specification
| Willow type & grade | Grade 1 English willow |
|---|---|
| Grains | 6–8, predominantly straight |
| Weight | 2lb 9oz (~1,191 g) |
| Handle | Pure cane, round |
| Profile / shape | Mid-to-low sweet spot, bowed face |
| Edge thickness | 38–40 mm |
| Toe | Sealed; toe guard recommended |
| Size | Senior — Short Handle (SH) |
| Preparation | Knocking-in required before match use |
| Included | Bat cover |
| Brand | Fore Sports |
Size guide
Size guide
Cricket bats are sized by player height, not age — use age only as a rough guide. This Tornado listing is Senior (SH); other sizes are available from the size selector.
| SIZE | PLAYER HEIGHT | TYPICAL AGE |
|---|---|---|
| Size 4 | 4'3"–4'6" (130–137 cm) | 9–11 |
| Size 5 | 4'6"–4'9" (137–144 cm) | 10–12 |
| Size 6 | 4'9"–4'11" (144–150 cm) | 11–13 |
| Harrow | 5'0"–5'5" (152–165 cm) | 13–15 |
| Senior SH • This Bat | 5'6"+ (168 cm+) | 15+ / Adult |
| Senior LH | 6'2"+ (188 cm+) | Tall Adults |
How to measure: Stand the bat upright beside the player. The top of the handle should sit around the top of the inner thigh. If it reaches the hip or higher, drop a size.
Player level & who this product is for
Player level & who this product is for
Willow grade tracks playing level. The Tornado uses Grade 1 English willow, which sits at the county / academy end — high performance early, with the natural cosmetic marks that come with top-grade clefts.
| LEVEL | SUITS | WILLOW GRADE |
|---|---|---|
| Junior / learner | Hardball juniors | Kashmir / Entry English |
| Club / amateur | Weekend league | Grade 2–3 English |
| County / academy • This Bat | Representative cricket | Grade 1 English |
| Professional | Elite | Grade 1+ / Players |
Care tips
Care tips
Knocking-in & in-season care
An English willow bat must be knocked in before facing a hard ball - it compresses the surface fibres so the willow can take impact without cracking. Allow around 6 hours for a senior bat.
- Apply 1–2 thin coats of raw linseed oil to the face, edges and toe. Avoid the splice and stickers. Leave 24 hours.
- Knock the face and edges with a bat mallet, light at first, building pressure over several sessions.
- Round the edges by striking at an angle so they harden and resist seam impact.
- Finish with short throw-downs using an old ball before match use.
In-season care: re-oil lightly every few weeks, store in the cover, and never leave the bat in a hot car or damp kit bag. Avoid cheap or wet balls and concrete surfaces.
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