Whenever anyone plans to buy a cricket bat the question comes which bat to buy English Willow or Kashmir Willow.? Its always better to have a clear understanding of both the willows,to get the best cricket bat.
In order to get the best value for money,here I have listed down some difference between English Willow and Kashmir Willow so that even a layman could find it easy to understand.
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English Willow(EW)
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Kashmir Willow (KW)
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1
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EW is grown in England specially for manufacturing cricket bats.
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KW are grown in the areas of Kashmir .
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2
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EW is soft in nature this makes the bat light.
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KW bats are heavier in nature as compare to EW.
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3
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EW bats require regular maintenance and care.Because of soft nature of willow, EW needs proper knocking.
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KW bats don’t require regular knocking and oiling, thus makes it a low
maintenance cricket bat.
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4
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Experienced players used EW cricket bats, as they provide better strength & performance.
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Beginners used KW cricket bats.
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5
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EW are whiter in color.
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KW are brownish in color.
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6
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EW are grainier and has clear grains. Normally EW offers 4 to 11
grains based on grade of willow.
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KW are less grainy and less clarity in grains.
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7
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EW bats offers best ping or punch, due to its soft nature of willow.
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KW bats offers less ping or punch, as compare to EW bat. This makes a
huge difference in their performance, thus makes EW a better choice for
professional players.
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8
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EW bats are costly.
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KW are less costly as compare to EW.
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Below is the image of EW cricket bat with clear and straight grains.This bat is having 9 clear straight grains and you can compare the color of the willow with the KW bat's image.
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