New Balance TC Cricket Bat Range 2022
Pedigree
New Balance have fast become a well-respected brand in the world of cricket & support some of the world’s best cricketers with a full array of cricket equipment, including high quality bats. The TC profile was the start for New Balance cricket bats & is still their flagship range supported by the DC, Burn & Heritage.
The TC range is currently used by some of the world’s best men’s cricketers in the means & ladies’ games. Across all 3 international formats players such as Matthew Wade, Australian wicket keeper batsman, Temba Bavuma of South Africa, top order batter. The TC range is also the favoured weapon of choice for currently the best batter in the world… England’s Joe Root, who has scored over 10,000 runs in test cricket, 6,000 runs in ODi cricket & 893 runs from just 32 T20i.
The TC range is also favoured by top ladies’ cricketers, Tania Bhatia, India lady’s keeper batter & Suzie Bates of New Zealand who has over 5,000 runs &12 WODi centuries to her name along with 3,000 WT20i runs including 21 50’s.
Profile
Overview: Mid to high blade profile with full spine ideal for punchy players who enjoy hitting the ball on the rise & attacking off the back foot.
Powerzone: Mid to high blade, allows for exceptional control when staying on top of the bounce on front or back foot & exceptional control for cross batted shots.
Shaping: A fill spine profile with concaving between the spine & the edge maximising their height to achieve a combination of balance & power.
Handle: High quality 6 piece Singapore cane, Semi-oval handle, ideal for comfortable bottom hand location & control.
Toe: Rounded toe aids balance & gives a traditional feel in set-up. Comes with factory fitted toe guard
Grip: Comes with the NB standard grip with a slightly thick standard rib bottom & a thinner matrix top to aid top hand control.
Finish: Natural face, requires full preparation. Try our R2P service for £19.95
Range
NB have tailored their ranges to cater for a wide variety of player levels, styles & budgets meaning if you love the TC profile there are 5 options for you in SH sizes & 5 options in junior bats.
The Players Edition: Made from the highest quality Grade 1 English willow, available to pro’s & amateurs alike, specially selected for it’s naturally lighter cleft weight & superior grain structure. These bats are selected by the head bat maker for their aesthetic properties & potential performance after the bats final press. Limited by the rarity of this quality of willow, the Players Edition would be pride of place in any pro’s armoury. If you are a player who relies on timing & placement over power hitting then definitely consider the Players Edition.
TC1260: High quality grade 1 English willow, with some minor cosmetic blemishes such as a touch heart wood on one edge & predominantly straight grains. In general grains will be slightly wide in comparison to the Players Edition but this is just a guide. Ideal for players who rely on timing & placement over power hitting but looking for a better balance of high-performance & value.
TC1060: Quality grade 2 English willow, with minor blemishes in an around the hitting & some colour on one edge. In general grains will be slightly wider & have a minor wave in comparison to theTC1260. Ideal for players who like to meet with ball and play with power timing & placement hitting or looking for a better balance of value & performance.
TC860: Quality grade 3 English willow, with blemishes in an around the hitting & some colour on one edge which may exceed 1 inch. In general grains will be slightly wider & have a minor wave in comparison to the TC1060. Ideal for players who like to meet with ball and play with power timing & placement hitting or looking for a better balance of value & performance.
TC660: Quality grade 4 English willow, with blemishes in an around the hitting & some colour on one edge which may be up to 50% of the blade width. In general grains will be a minimum of 4 & have a wave in comparison to the TC1060. Ideal for players who like to meet with ball and play with power timing & placement hitting or looking for a great value English willow bat.
TC360: Kashmir Willow cricket bat which is suitable for soft ball play only & offers exceptional value for beginners & juniors.
