Pedigree
Hunts -County are one of the oldest bat makers in the UK& have made bats from their base in Huntingdonshire since 1904. In their time they have worked with some great players such as Shane Warne, Imran Kahn, Ashley Giles&England ladies captain Charlotte Edwards.
Hunts-County have been at the heart of the UK bat making industry combining traditional bat making with the modern needs of the players looking for bigger lighter bats creating 4 distinct ranges to suit different playing styles &pickup preferences. The XERO offers a well balance mid bladepower-zone ideal for all-round stroke player who enjoy bat foot attacking play.
Profile
Overview: Mid blade power-zone balanced using with various bat making techniques for pickup & power. Available ins Long & Short handle options.
Powerzone: Mid-blade, with extended sweetspotsupporting all-round stroke play off front & back foot or when playing on the rise.
Shaping: Moderate concaving in the back allows a pronounced spine with big edges for the weight. Duck bill toe bat reduces mass outside of the hitting area furthest away from the hands to improve pick up & balance. Bowed blade enhance power & pickup
Handle: High quality 6 piece Singapore cane, with semi-oval handle, ideal for natural bottom hand location &for players looking for control & power.
Toe: Classical rounded toe maximising comfort at the crease& pick up.Toe guard fitted at the factory.
Grip: Comes with the black& white wave grip which has a luxurious feel.
Finish: N: Natural face, requires full preparation. Try our R2P service for £19.95
Range
- XERO 700: Superior Grade 1 English willow with a hint of colour on one edge & minor cosmetic blemishes on the face. Predominantly straight grains with bats individually tested by the senior bat maker before being passed for finishing.
- XERO 750: Grade 1 English willow with a high chance of colour on one edge & minor cosmetic blemishes expected on front & back. Expect grain structure to have some distortion to it with bats individually tested by the senior bat maker before being passed for finishing. Available in SH, LH & SSH
- XERO 900: Superior Grade 2 English Willow with colour on one edge & cosmetic blemishes to be expected. Expect grain structure to have some distortion or wave to it.Available in senior sizes SH, LH & SSH. Junior sizes H, 6, 5, 4.