SG RP 17 Adult Cricket Bat

The SG RP 17 Bat is a high-performance cricket bat made for power hitters and serious players. Handcrafted from Grade 1 English Willow, hard‐pressed with big edges and a round cane handle with cork inserts for shock absorption. Balanced mid-sweet spot and strong profile deliver aggressive stroke play. 

📏 Size & Specs

• Willow: Grade 1 English Willow, hard pressed

• Handle: Round cane handle with cork inserts for flexibility & shock absorption 

• Sweet Spot: Mid-sweet spot for versatile front & back foot play 

• Edges: Big edges (~38-40mm in many Australian stock) for forgiveness & power 

• Weight: approx 2.8-2.11 lbs (≈1160-1200 g) for senior Short Handle 

🔍 Key Features
✅ Grade 1 English Willow for premium performance
✅ Big edges + full profile for maximum hitting zone
✅ Cork inserted cane handle to dampen vibration & improve pickup
✅ Mid sweet spot for balanced shot play across wicket positions
✅ Natural toe & semi-flat face keeping traditional aesthetics

🎯 Ideal For

• Advanced club, state or performance level batters

• Players seeking power & balance in one bat

• Those who want a bat that handles both front-foot drives & back-foot shots with confidence

Choosing a cricket bat comes down to four things: size, weight, willow and how it feels in your hands.

• Size: most adults use a Short Handle bat. For juniors, choose by height, and if they're between sizes, go smaller.
• Weight: pick the heaviest bat you can swing comfortably for a whole innings, not the heaviest you can lift.
• Willow: English willow is lighter and livelier for hard-ball cricket. Kashmir willow is tougher and more affordable, great for a first bat.
• Knocking in: a new English willow bat needs knocking in before you face a leather ball, unless it's sold as Play Now or Match Ready.

Read the full cricket bat buying guide

Prefer to talk it through? Visit us at Western Sports Centre in Derrimut or call 0450 227 972.