Designed for street cricket, casual play, or school matches, the Soft Ball Bat — Hard Ball Shape combines a rugged bat profile with lighter materials suitable for softer balls. While it maintains the classic shape and power look of a hard-ball cricket bat, its weight, profile, and materials are optimized for safe use with tennis balls, soft balls, or wind balls.
The bat features a pronounced edge, thick face, and flatter toe — mirroring the style of hard-ball bats — giving both confidence in appearance and performance in power shots. BUT it uses lighter woods or synthetic materials so that the impact is more forgiving, swings are faster, and it’s easier to control.
Whether you’re playing in the alley, garden, or local pitch, this bat gives you the feel of a heavy-duty cricket bat without the risk and cost of a hard-leather ball.
Key Features
- Hard-ball bat shape: thick edges, pronounced sweet spot, classic curvature.
- Suitable for use with soft balls, tennis balls, wind-balls, etc.
- Materials often lighter; may be soft wood, poplar, or even plastic/synthetic-blend for durability.
- Gripped handle for better control and comfort.
- Balanced profile to allow both drive hits and control strokes.
- Good for beginners, casual players, or anyone who prefers low risk but classic bat feel.
