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The large toe depth and PowerArc bow are built for striking the ball rather than nudging it around.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrade 2 willow shows a little more natural colour variation and slightly less uniform grain than Grade 1. That is appearance, not performance, and it is why this sits at a genuinely accessible price for a made-in-England bat. The 2lb 9oz to 2lb 12oz range means pick-up varies between individual bats — tell us your preference and we will select accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKnocking-in\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe GM NOW! finish means no oiling is required. Knocking-in still is. New English willow is soft, and the fibres in the face must be compressed gradually before the bat faces a hard ball — typically six to eight hours across several sessions. Skipping it is the most common reason a bat cracks in its first season, and it is not covered by warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Houston workshop will do it before dispatch. 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The low swell and thick edges put mass low on the blade for maximum hitting power, which makes this a front-foot striker's bat rather than an accumulator's. It keeps the same power and attitude that made the Maxi name, in a cleaner, bolder 2026 design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKnocking-in\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe GM NOW! finish means no oiling is required. Knocking-in still is — new English willow is soft and its fibres must be compressed gradually before the bat faces a hard ball, typically six to eight hours across several sessions. Skipping it is the most common reason a bat cracks in its first season, and it is not covered by warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Houston workshop will do it before dispatch. Add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pro-full-knockingoiling-hand-knocking-rounding-of-edges-4-6-days-60\"\u003ePro Full Knocking\u003c\/a\u003e, 4–6 day turnaround. 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The iconic Maxi returns for 2026, re-engineered for the modern power player and carrying the same boundary-busting character that made its name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWillow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seasoned unbleached Grade 2 English willow — may have minor blemishes or some colour on one edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade:\u003c\/strong\u003e L540, for a dynamic sweet spot and enhanced power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProfile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bold, imposing, with massive edges and a low swell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSwell position:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low — ideal for front-foot, power-driven play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFace:\u003c\/strong\u003e F2, with sweeping contours and PowerArc bow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Treble spring cane, 310mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fuze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e GM NOW! and ToeTek fitted as standard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e England, from prime English willow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho this bat suits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for players who dominate from ball one — confidence built in, restraint left out. The low swell position sits mass toward the toe, which favours front-foot power hitting over back-foot placement. Massive edges and the sweeping PowerArc profile give it real presence at the crease. The 310mm handle is longer than standard, which suits taller players and helps generate leverage through the shot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKnocking-in\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe GM NOW! finish means no oiling is required. Knocking-in still is. New English willow is soft, and the fibres must be compressed gradually before the bat faces a hard ball — typically six to eight hours across several sessions. Skipping it is the most common reason a bat cracks in its first season, and it is not covered by warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Houston workshop will handle it before dispatch. Add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pro-full-knockingoiling-hand-knocking-rounding-of-edges-4-6-days-60\"\u003ePro Full Knocking\u003c\/a\u003e, 4–6 day turnaround. The ToeTek toe guard is already fitted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMore on grades, sweet spot and preparation in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/professional-cricket-bats\"\u003ecricket bat buying guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping and fitting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShips across the USA, free on orders over $200. Questions about weight or pick-up? Call the store or message us on WhatsApp.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GM","offers":[{"title":"2lb 9oz","offer_id":43993249775703,"sku":"GM-MAXISIGBAT","price":299.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/7700\/7703\/files\/Maxi_f2b6ff6d-fb39-4d45-97a9-518c21f8c5b5.webp?v=1782749358"},{"product_id":"kookaburra-prism-pro-2-1-elite-cricket-bat","title":"Kookaburra Prism Pro 2.1 Elite English Willow Cricket Bat","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Grade 2.1 English willow bat with a high sweet spot and full profile — built for all-round players who want lightweight pickup without giving up the size of the hitting area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWillow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grade 2.1 unbleached English willow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2lb 8oz – 2lb 10oz (1135g – 1200g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 857mm — 15mm shorter blade with 15mm longer handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProfile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSweet spot:\u003c\/strong\u003e High, approximately 200–210mm from the toe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdge thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 34–37mm, rounded profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBow:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 10–12mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFace:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rounded, approximately 2mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oval, extended length, with Prism grip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kookaburra Pre-Prepared (KPP)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho this bat suits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe high sweet spot is the distinguishing feature here. Sitting around 200–210mm from the toe, the middle is well up the blade — which rewards back-foot play, pulls, cuts and anything short. On bouncier surfaces, that is where the ball meets the bat. If you play most of your cricket on pitches with pace and carry, or you are a batter who scores square of the wicket, this is a better fit than a low-middled bat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorth knowing: this is the counterpart to the Glare Pro 2.1 Elite at the same price and grade. Same willow, same weight band — the Glare has a low sweet spot for front-foot players, the Prism a high one for back-foot players. If you are choosing between them, that is the decision, not price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKnocking-in\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShips with Kookaburra's Pre-Prepared (KPP) finish, so the initial fibre compression is partly done at the factory. It is not fully match-ready. A further knocking-in session, especially across the edges and toe where bats fail first, will extend its playing life considerably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Houston workshop handles this — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pro-full-knockingoiling-hand-knocking-rounding-of-edges-4-6-days-60\"\u003ePro Full Knocking\u003c\/a\u003e to your order and the bat arrives ready to face a hard ball. Turnaround is 4–6 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping and fitting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShips across the USA, free on orders over $200. Not sure whether a high or low sweet spot suits your game? 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The light weight band suits players who value control and quick hands, and juniors stepping up to a full-size bat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUnbleached willow and what to expect\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnbleached willow is left in its natural state rather than chemically whitened. It tends to look less uniform than a bleached face — more colour variation, sometimes visible grain marks or small blemishes — and this is cosmetic, not structural. Grade 2.1 willow is selected for performance first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKnocking-in\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike every natural English willow bat, this one needs knocking-in before it faces a hard ball. Skipping it is the single most common cause of early cracking, and it is not covered by warranty. You have two options: knock it in yourself over several sessions with a mallet, or have our Houston workshop do it for you — we knock in, oil, and prepare bats properly before they ship. Ask us to add the service to your order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShips across the USA. Free shipping on orders over $200. Questions about weight, pick-up, or fit? 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If you score most of your runs driving and playing straight, a low middle puts the mass where you actually make contact. The longer handle gives taller players room and helps generate leverage through the shot. Less suited to a batter who plays predominantly off the back foot, where a mid or mid-high middle serves better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKnocking-in\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bat ships with Kookaburra's Pre-Prepared (KPP) finish, so much of the initial fibre compression is already done at the factory. It is not, however, fully match-ready. A shorter additional knocking-in session — particularly on the edges and toe, where bats fail first — will meaningfully extend its life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Houston workshop can take care of it before your bat ships. 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