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SF Almandus Proface English Willow Cricket Bat

Grade 5 English willow · 5 sizes

From ₹13,600

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Quick specs

Willow: English willow
Grade: Grade 5
Sizes: 5 sizes
Profile: Mid-blade swell
Sweet spot: Mid blade, sustained along the blade

Specs and photos from SF’s official listing (stanford.in), checked 4 Oct 2026.

About this bat

The SF Almandus Proface is a Grade 5 English-willow bat from SF.

SF’s listing describes a mid-blade swell, a sweet spot that SF says is sustained along the blade, generous edges and grain tape with side fibre tape.

Available in Short Handle, Harrow and sizes 6 to 4. Comes with a full-length bat cover with adjustable straps.

Grade 5 English willow
Mid-blade swell
Sweet spot: Mid blade, sustained along the blade
Generous edges
Grain tape with side fibre tape
Full-length bat cover with adjustable straps

Bat specifications

Willow: English willow
Willow grade: Grade 5
Grains: Not specified by SF
Profile: Mid-blade swell
Sweet spot: Mid blade, sustained along the blade

Construction

Edges: Generous edges
Handle: Not specified by SF
Face & finish: Grain tape with side fibre tape
Making: Handcrafted

Sizes & weight

Sizes: Short Handle, Harrow, Size 6, Size 5, Size 4
Weight: Not specified by SF

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Manufacturer

Brand: SF
Manufacturer: Stanford Cricket Industries
Official name: SF Almandus Proface English Willow Bat
In the box: Full-length bat cover with adjustable straps
Product code: B060

Care & preparation

A new English-willow bat needs knocking in before it faces a hard leather ball; the store offers machine knocking.
Keep the bat dry and out of heat (a car boot in summer, a damp kit bag).
When the bare willow looks dry, give it a light coat of bat oil; too much oil adds weight.

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Delivery & returns

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Ask the store about returns before you order. Returns policy

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