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Player Grade Kashmir Willow · Meerut
GoldHard Tennis Cricket Bat — 45–50mm edges, 980–1090g
Our scoop profile in a black finish you cannot get on any other bat we make. Same willow, same price. Ready to play from day one — no knocking in, no oiling.
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Overview
Gold Edition — black cricket bat
The Gold Edition is a hard tennis cricket bat built for balls between 125g and 150g. It carries 45–50mm edges, weighs 980–1090g, and the back of the blade is single scoop, no spine. It is made from Player Grade Kashmir willow — the top grade we source, and now the only grade we use across the whole hard tennis range.
All five of our hard tennis bats cost ₹3,499. Same willow, same price. What differs is the shape of the blade, and that is the only thing you need to choose between — which is a far more honest way to buy a bat than picking whichever one happens to be discounted this week.
Every bat is made in our own Meerut workshop and shipped direct to you. A Player Grade Kashmir willow bat with these specifications reaches ₹4,500 to ₹6,000 through a normal retail chain. There is no distributor, wholesaler or retailer margin in ₹3,499.
What makes this one different
What the black finish actually is
The Gold Edition is our scoop profile in a finish no other bat we make carries. Here is the honest account of what you are choosing.
Let us be straightforward about this, because a page that invented a performance story would not survive a comparison. The Gold Edition is spec-identical to our Monster Edition. Same Player Grade Kashmir willow, same 45–50mm edges, same 980–1090g weight range, same single scoop with no spine, same price.
What differs is the finish. The back of the blade, where the scoop is cut, carries a deep black lacquer finish applied and cured in our own workshop. It is not a sticker or a wrap — it is a finish on the willow, and it is exclusive to this bat. No other bat in our hard tennis range is offered in black.
So the choice between the Gold and the Monster is a choice about how the bat looks, not how it plays. Some players do not care about that at all, and they should buy the Monster in natural or burn. Others want the bat that nobody else in the colony is carrying. Both are reasonable, and they cost the same.
Full specification
Gold Edition — technical detail
The full range
Five hard tennis bats, one price
All five are Player Grade Kashmir willow at ₹3,499, ready to play from day one. The only thing that changes is the shape of the blade.
Looking after it
Hard tennis bat care — what actually matters
No knocking in and no oiling. But four things will decide whether this bat lasts one season or three.
| Do this | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Never use a leather ball | A leather ball will damage a hard tennis bat quickly. This bat is built for 125–150g tennis balls, nothing heavier. For leather ball cricket, our English willow range starts at ₹7,999. |
| Keep a toe guard on it | The toe fails first, especially on concrete, matting and rough colony pitches. A toe guard is the cheapest protection there is. |
| Store it upright, at room temperature | Never in a car boot and never against a heater. Heat draws moisture out of willow and cracking follows weeks later. |
| Keep it dry | Wet balls and damp storage soften willow permanently. If it gets wet, dry it at room temperature — never with direct heat. |
Questions players ask
Gold Edition — frequently asked questions
Does the Gold Edition need knocking in? +
No. Hard tennis cricket bats are ready to play from day one — no oiling, no mallet work, no preparation. That is one of the real differences between a hard tennis bat and a leather ball bat, which needs 6 to 8 hours of knocking in before it faces a new ball. Take it out of the box and use it.
What is the Gold Edition made of? +
Player Grade Kashmir willow — the top grade we source. Every bat in our hard tennis range is now made from it. Kashmir willow is denser and more forgiving of abuse than English willow, which is exactly what a hard tennis ball demands. English willow is the wrong timber for tennis ball cricket at any price.
What is the difference between the Gold Edition and the Monster Edition? +
The specification is identical: Player Grade Kashmir willow, 45 to 50mm edges, 980 to 1090g, a single scoop with no spine, and the same Rs 3,499 price. The difference is the finish. The Gold Edition carries a deep black lacquer finish on the blade which is exclusive to this bat and is not offered on any other model in the range. It is a choice about appearance, not performance, and we would rather say so plainly.
Which hard tennis bat should I buy? +
All five cost Rs 3,499 and use the same Player Grade Kashmir willow, so the choice is about shape rather than price. The Killer is the heaviest with a full spine and no scoop. The AK-47 has both a scoop and a spine. The Monster, Gold and Sixer are scoop bats with no spine, with the Sixer scooped the most and picking up fastest. The Gold is the Monster profile in an exclusive black finish.
What weight is the Gold Edition? +
980–1090g. Hard tennis balls come in 125g, 135g and 150g weights, and the right bat weight depends on which your tournament uses. Lighter balls reward bat speed, heavier balls reward mass. Message us on WhatsApp with the ball you play with and we will pick from within the range accordingly.
Can I use this bat with a leather ball? +
No. Hard tennis bats are built for hard tennis balls between 125g and 150g. A leather ball will damage one quickly, and the bat is not designed to handle it. For leather ball cricket, our English willow range starts at Rs 7,999 and our Kashmir willow leather ball bats are a separate range again.
Can I use this bat for tape ball or soft ball cricket? +
You can use it for tape ball cricket, and many of our customers do. Soft rubber balls are a different matter — these bats are heavier and thicker than a soft ball bat needs to be, and while nothing will break, you are carrying weight you do not need. For hard tennis and tape ball, this range is correct.
Do you deliver with Cash on Delivery? +
Yes. Free shipping across India with Cash on Delivery available, dispatched from Meerut within 24 hours and typically delivered in 3 to 5 days. We also ship to more than 50 countries — message us on WhatsApp at +91 95481 82993 for international orders.
How long will a hard tennis cricket bat last? +
A Player Grade Kashmir willow bat used only with hard tennis balls will typically last a full season of regular colony and tournament cricket. The most common causes of early failure are using it against a leather ball, playing on very abrasive surfaces without a toe guard, and storing it somewhere hot such as a car boot.
Are these bats made by Ciel Sports? +
Yes. We are a manufacturer in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, not a reseller. Every bat is graded, pressed, shaped and finished in our own workshop and shipped directly to you — which is why a Player Grade Kashmir willow bat with these specifications costs Rs 3,499 rather than the Rs 4,500 to Rs 6,000 the same bat reaches through a retail chain.
Do you make bats for clubs and tournaments in bulk? +
Yes. Our minimum wholesale order is 30 bats and we manufacture under your own brand if you want it — your logo, your stickers, your colourways. Full details on our cricket bat manufacturer and wholesale page.
Also in the range
The other hard tennis bats
AK-47
Triple blade face, scoop and spine — the only bat with all three. Heavier, and it hits harder for it.
Killer
The heaviest bat we make for hard tennis. Full spine, no scoop — every gram stays behind the ball.
Monster
A single deep scoop, no spine. Light in the hands and quick through the line — the classic scoop bat.
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Player Grade Kashmir willow · 45–50mm edges · 980–1090g · Single scoop, no spine · Black — exclusive · No knocking in · Free shipping across India · COD available · Ships to 50+ countries
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