Types of Wood to make a cricket Bat

Which type of wood do you use to make cricket bats?

English Willow- This is the finest wood which is used for making a cricket bat. This is the strongest, smoothest and produces a perfect sound when it releases a shot from the bat. The most expensive are made with the english willow and the bats are used all around the world by cricketers who represent their country, state or city. Most of the english willow bats produced are lightweight and perfectly shaped and the biggest benefit is that there is less of a need to knock the bat in. They are very solid and even if you don't knock them in you can still use them for playing as they are pre-knocked. Even though they may be already knocked in, you should always knock it in for an extra hour or two to be more confident about its sharpness and lifespan. You may be asking why you should use the english willow bat. Usually the top class batsman use an english willow bat even though kashmir bats are known for its quality and durability but the english willow bat are much lighter, softer and have the best grain quality unlike the kashmir bats. This is why most professional cricketers use english willow. However english willow bats are way more expensive than kashmir willow. 

Kashmir Willow- The kashmir cricket bat is well known for its perfect sound and shape and these types of bats are cheaper than english willow bats. These bats can be used in a cricket match if you have it from an established and good company. It's an appropriate bat for players which are new to the sport. If you're asking why you should purchase a kashmir willow cricket bat, it is very tough and shock resistant, durable as well as very light in weight making it an exceptional bat for cricketers to use. 

Poplar Willow- Poplar willow cricket bats are light weight with a thick sweet spot and a nice curve on the bat. This type of willow are most commonly used for tennis ball cricket.