Best Cricket Bats 2020-21
The time has come! The look back on the cricket bats from last season has begun, and we have chosen our favorite ones from the 2020/21 season. A number of factors were considered in choosing the best bats for this list, including quality, willow grade, performance, and value for money. There are certainly other excellent bats not included in our list, but we think these all deserve a top spot.
It has been quite the year for everyone dealing with the global effects of COVID-19, and its impact on the cricket world has not gone unnoticed.
As a result, by the time we filmed this video, some of the best bats of the season had already sold out, so we decided to include them anyway!
#10 — NEW BALANCE DC 500
It is in New Balance's DC range and is modeled after Sydney's Four-time World Boxing Champion Steve Smith bat shape, making this well-priced English willow power bat one of the best on the market. We are delighted to place this bat in our Top 10 for this season. The Smithy shape and killer performance make it an excellent choice.
Price: $265 AUD
Grade: Grade 5 English Willow
Weight: 2.8 - 2.10 lbs.
Handle: Semi-oval
Sweet Spot: Mid-to-low
#9 — MRF GENIUS GRAND EDITION 3.0
We are pleased to see that MRF's entire range has proven to be fantastic this year, but the Genius Grand Edition 3.0 strikes an outstanding balance between performance and value for money. Being a Genius model, it's designed in the shape of Indian master Virat Kohli, which ensures that you can get great shape and remarkable performance for a very reasonable price.
Price: $445 AUD
Grade: Specially Selected English Willow
Weight: 2.7 - 2.9 lbs.
Handle: Round
Sweet Spot: Mid-to-low
#8 — CA PLUS 15000 CAMO EDITION
When we put out our list of top 10, people always ask us, "Where are the CA bats?" The truth is that CA has consistently produced excellent bats year after year, and this season, in particular, we felt like the Plus 15000 earns its place in our Top 10. One of their best and one of our favorites from the current season, this Grade 1 model is large and has gorgeous grain.
Price: $725 AUD
Grade: Grade 1 English Willow
Weight: 2.8 - 2.10 lbs.
Handle: Round
Sweet Spot: Mid
#7 — SS TON GUTSY RETRO
Although you might not believe it looking at the price tag, the performance from the SS TON Gutsy Retro will blow you away, making the value for money even more phenomenal. This bat has massive power for a Grade 5 match bat, which isn't entirely clear to us how they pulled that off. It's no wonder this bat flew off the shelves this season and absolutely rightfully deserves a place on our list.
Price: $175 AUD
Grade: Grade 5 English Willow
Weight: 2.8 - 2.10 lbs.
Handle: Round
Sweet Spot: Low
#6 — KOOKABURRA RAPID PRO 2.0
We have a long history of including Kookaburra on our list of best-of-the-season snowboards, and their first entry on our list this year is the Rapid Pro 2.0. Kookaburra continues to do outstanding work year after year, and the Rapid Pro 2.0 is one of the most reliable value-for-money bats currently available. If you want reliable performance and a price you can afford, look no further.
Price: $475 AUD
Grade: Grade 3 English Willow
Weight: 2.8 - 2.10 lbs.
Handle: Semi-oval
Sweet Spot: Mid-to-low
#5 — GRAY-NICOLLS ULTIMATE
A thoughtfully crafted bat of exceptional quality, the ultimate is handmade down in Melbourne from the best English willow and is the most impressive Gray-Nicolls bat of the season. Just what you need in a handcrafted cricket bat, it has an awesome full shape, with plenty of power to spare, and it has a perfect price point.
Price: $695 AUD
Grade: Superior Player English Willow
Weight: 2.7 - 2.10 lbs.
Handle: Semi-oval
Sweet Spot: Mid
#4 — KOOKABURRA GHOST PRO LITE
A Kingsgrove Sports exclusive, the Ghost Pro Lite is a lighter variation of the Kooka Ghost classic, perfect for players seeking a lighter bat than the original. This bat constantly sells out every year, and Kookaburra again has produced an outstanding range of bats for us this year. Lightweight with a great feel, good performance, and a great price, the Ghost Pro-Lite provides an incredible deal for a lightweight bat.
Price: $345 AUD
Grade: Grade 3 English Willow
Weight: 2.7 - 2.9 lbs.
Handle: Semi-oval
Sweet Spot: Mid
#3 — KINGSPORT IMMORTAL
It's no secret that we're a bit biased, so please believe us when we say that we have created an incredibly stylish range of clothing this winter. Our goal is to always provide the highest quality blades possible for the best price possible, and we firmly believe you might pay nearly twice as much from another brand for a blade of this quality. It's hard to argue with the Immortal pack's incredible performance and its gorgeous Grade 1 English willow profile matched with its sleek, refined sticker design. Definitely one of our favorites this season.
Price: $685 AUD
Grade: Grade 1 English Willow
Weight: 2.7 - 2.10 lbs.
Handle: Semi-oval
Sweet Spot: Mid-to-low
#2 — KOOKABURRA GHOST PRO 1.0
Despite being another Kookaburra on our list this year, the Ghost Pro 1.0 proves to be a perfect combination of quality and value. The pickups, balance, and performance are excellent, and it's easy to see why the Ghost remains one of Kookaburra's most popular guitars. Not to mention the killer white sticker design. We love the Ghost... and so do our customers.
Price: $655 AUD
Grade: Grade 2 English Willow
Weight: 2.8 - 2.10 lbs.
Handle: Semi-oval
Sweet Spot: Mid-to-low
#1 — GUNN & MOORE DIAMOND BEN STOKES PLAYER EDITION
An absolute gem of a card (and the price tag to match), but that didn't stop the GM Diamond Ben Stokes Player Edition from completely selling out this year — it's that good. These bats are made specifically to the shape specifications of English cricketer Ben Stokes, and the ping of these Grade 1 bats is incredible. Despite the full amount of willow in the shape, the pickup is still exceptionally balanced. A Gunn & Moore player’s bat is consistently one of the best bats in the top-end tier, but here you get absolutely what you pay for, which is why the Diamond Player Edition is our number one pick this season.
Price: $1,235 AUD
Grade: Finest Grade 1 English Willow
Weight: 2.9 - 2.10 lbs.
Handle: Semi-oval
Sweet Spot: Mid-to-low
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