The Alpha — Player's Grade English Willow Cricket Bat | Fully Customisable | Hand Picked Top 1% Willow

Name: The Alpha - Player’s Grade Custom English Willow Cricket Bat
SKU: WF-BAT-HUM-ENG-PLR
Price: 74999.00 INR
Availability: InStock

Custom Made Cricket Bats

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Complimentary Add-Ons Include:

✓ Knocking✓ Oiling ✓ Double Grip✓ Face Tape ✓ Toe Guard✓ Laser Engraving

About this item

Hand-picked clefts — images shared before production begins
38–40mm edge thickness depending on your specs
Low, mid or high sweet spot matched to your playing conditions
Every bat crafted by our most experienced master craftsmen
Ships in 7–14 days after specs confirmation

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Custom Made Player's Grade

Fully configured to your specs — profile, weight, handle, sweet spot and more

Light Weight Duckbill — Short Handle

Great balance and pickup, built to tackle the quicks and high bounce

Full Profile for Hitters — Short Handle

Thick edges, full profile, low sweet spot — ideal for power hitters and finishers

Built from scratch — every single time. The Alpha is not an off-the-shelf bat. Whether you choose a standard profile or go fully custom, your bat is crafted to order. Someone from our team will get in touch before production begins.

Bat Size

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Short Handle 33.5"

Short Blade Long Handle

Long Handle +0.5–0.75"

Long Blade +0.5–0.75"

Long Blade & Handle +0.75–1.5"

Profile

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Duckbill

Thick Toe Duckbill

Full Profile

Weight Range

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<1190g Light

1160–1220g Mid-Light

1190–1250g Mid-Power

1220–1300g Power

Handle Shape

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Round

Semi-Oval

Oval

Handle Type

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4-Piece Cane

6-Piece Cane

12-Piece Cane

Sweet Spot

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Low

Mid

High

Extended

Toe Shape

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Semi-Concave

Square Toe

Round Toe

Complimentary Add-Ons Optional — All Free

Oiling

Raw linseed — hydrates willow fibres · +1 day

Prevents surface cracking on new bats
Over-oiling kills ping — thin coat only

Additional Knocking

5,000+ extra machine cycles · +1 day

Full face, edges, toe, and spine covered
Recommended before first match use

Double Grip

Shifts balance to hands — lighter pick-up feel

Adds ~20g to handle only
Makes a heavier bat pick up lighter

Face Tape

Face protection — choose type below

Fish Tape: opaque, maximum durability
English Tape: transparent, willow face visible

Fish Tape — Longer lasting, face not visible

English Tape — Willow face visible

Toe Guard

Moisture defence at the toe

Toe is the most porous part of the bat
Essential for wet outfields or damp matting

Laser Engraving

Your name carved into the willow — max 10 chars · +2 days

Permanent — carved into the blade
Max 10 characters

Max 10 characters · Permanently laser engraved

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The Alpha · Player's Grade

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The Alpha · Bat Guide

Know your bat.
Own your game.

Every spec changes how the bat behaves in your hands. This guide explains what each decision actually means.

6 topics covered

Size · Weight · Handle · Sweet Spot · Willow Grains · Add-Ons

↑ Tap right to begin

01 · Bat Size

Find your size.

Bat length affects your reach, pick-up speed, and where the sweet spot sits relative to your stance.

Size	Height	Total
Harrow	5'6"–5'8"	32¾"
Short Handle	5'8"–6'2"	33½"
Long Blade	over 6'2"	33¾"
Long Handle	over 6'2"	34¼"
LB & LH	over 6'4"	34½"

Most players: Short Handle is the universal standard at all professional levels.

02 · Weight

Weight is not what you think.

Dead Weight

What the scales say

A bat can be 1240g and still feel light if weight sits in the right place.

Balance Point

Where the weight lives

Weight in the blade plays heavy. Weight toward the handle plays light.

Pick-Up Feel

What your hands feel

Dead weight + balance point + grip weight combined.

02 · Weight continued

What weight suits you?

Under 1190g

Light Weight

T20 specialists, wristy players, sub-continental pitches.

1160–1220g

Mid-Light

Versatile — covers most formats and surfaces.

1190–1250g

Mid-Power

The professional standard. Best balance of speed and power.

1220–1300g

Power

Finishers and anchor batters. Maximum kinetic energy at impact.

03 · Handle

Shape & construction.

Shape

Round · Semi-Oval · Oval

Round: wrist freedom. Semi-Oval: alignment, most popular. Oval: full face control.

Construction

4 · 6 · 12 Piece Cane

4-piece: max ping. 6-piece: pro standard. 12-piece: max shock absorption.

Vibration: If your hands sting after edges, move to 6 or 12-piece cane.

04 · Sweet Spot

Where you make contact.

Low

Sub-continental pitches

India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh. Low bounce. Drives, sweeps, pulls.

Mid

All conditions

Most versatile. Wide hitting window across all formats.

High

UK / Australia / SA

Pace and bounce. Back-foot punches, pulls, hooks.

Extended

Maximum coverage

Wide sweet zone for players who face varied conditions.

05 · Willow Grains

What is a grain?

One year of willow growth — a vertical line on the bat face. Number and straightness define quality.

12+

Straight grains on every Alpha bat

More grains = older, denser willow. Denser fibres compress and rebound faster. Straight grains mean no dead spots.

06 · Add-Ons

All free. All meaningful.

Oiling

Raw linseed hydrates fibres. Prevents cracking. Over-oiling deadens the wood.

Additional Knocking

5,000+ extra machine cycles. Arrives closer to match-ready.

Double Grip

Adds ~20g at handle only. Heavier bat picks up lighter.

Face Tape · Toe Guard · Engraving

Tape protects face. Toe guard blocks moisture. Engraving carved into the blade — max 10 chars.

The Alpha · Wolfer Sports

Now you know your bat.

Every Alpha is hand-picked, hand-crafted, and built to your exact specifications.

"The cleft chooses the player as much as the player chooses the bat."

— The Wolfer Master Craftsman

Handle Shaping

Surface Plaining

Willow Splicing

Handle Cutting

Player Reviews

★★★★★ 4.9 · 302 verified reviews

★★★★★

"The experience of buying an alpha felt like a luxury. Unlike top brands that charge almost double the price, customising with Wolfer was a dream. I got pictures at every stage, even the raw clefts. Truly Impressed"

Sandy

Vancouver, Canada

★★★★★

"Sent me three cleft options before starting. Bat was dispatched in less than 2 weeks. 39mm edges, plays like a dream and exceptional customer service, I had many doubts but Wolfer guys were very patient."

Ryan Sandhu

Birmingham, UK

★★★★★

"I have been using Wolfer for over a decade. This is my third Wolfer bat now. I had tigon before, it had 8 odd grains. Tigon was a beast but the Alpha, it is even more responsive, better rebound."

Dev Patel

Dubai, UAE

★★★★★

"The cleft had 14 grains. Couldn't believe the willow quality at this price. Dispatched in 19 days, but that was well compensated for since they do not charge any fee for add-ons, I got like 6 of them."

Omar

London, UK

★★★★★

"I opted for 12-piece cane, double grip, Long Handle and duckbill profile. All specifications were to the mark. They shared images before and after the production, which I feel is a cool feature"

Rahul

Bengaluru, India

★★★★★

"I was about to buy a very expensive bat, just happened to call a friend of mine before making the purchase. He is a bat nerd and he recommeneded I buy Wolfer, best decision ever, Period."

David

Johannesburg, South Africa

★★★★

"My bat arrived in over 3 weeks, so I was a little disappointed there, but the bat I received, was an absolute beauty, no complaints there. Great customer service and very responsive people "

Steve

Sydney, Australia

★★★★★

"I play pro and collect top bats. The bat has great pickup. I ordered a Semi-oval handle, 6-piece cane, mid sweet spot and got exactly what I asked for. The willow had nice grains, one of my best buys."

Ronnie

Auckland, New Zealand

Compare The Player's Grade Lineup

A feature comparsion of top 3 Player's Grade fully customisable English Willow Cricket Bats

	LIMITED EDITION The Arctic	PLAYER'S GRADE The Mackenzie	RARE FIND The Alpha
Grain Count	8+ Grains	10+ Grains	12+ Grains
Willow Grade	LIMITED	PLAYER'S	Top 1% PLAYER'S PRO
Customisation	Full	Full	Full
Cleft Images Shared	✓	✓	✓
Engraving	Custom Engraving anywhere on the bat	Name or Number Engraving on the side or back	Name or Number Engraving on the side or back
Designer Consultation	via WhatsApp for Custom Engraving Designs	—	—
Availability	Limited Builds	Limited Builds	Limited Builds
Est. Dispatch	Up to 30 days Depends on design finalisation	7–14 Days	7–14 Days
India	₹64,999	₹69,999	₹74,999
UK	£599	£649	£699
USD / Rest of World	$849	$899	$949
Europe	€699	€749	€799
	View The Arctic →	View The Mackenzie →	View The Alpha →

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Frequently Asked Questions | FAQs

Customisation, delivery, sizing and everything else before you order.

You can choose bat length, weight, handle shape, handle type, sweet spot position, toe shape, edge profile, grip type, and add-ons such as knocking, oiling, face tape, toe guard, double grip and laser engraving.

Under 1190g suits light pick-up and quick hands. 1190–1220g is the most balanced range for all-format players. 1220–1250g is better for power hitters and players who want more mass behind the ball.

Low sweet spot suits front-foot players and lower-bounce pitches. Mid sweet spot is ideal for all-round use. High sweet spot is best for back-foot players and faster pitches in the UK, Australia and New Zealand.

Short Handle is the most common choice. Long Handle is better for taller players. 6-piece cane gives a softer feel and better shock absorption, while 12-piece cane offers more vibration control and stability.

Yes. We can shape the bat for a lighter pick-up, fuller blade, or more top-weight depending on your style. Share your height, batting role and current bat preference on WhatsApp and we will guide the balance to suit your game.

Yes, always. Before production starts, we share cleft images on WhatsApp for approval. If you want a different cleft, we can suggest alternatives before the bat is made.

Most custom bats are dispatched in 7–14 days after final spec confirmation. The Arctic may take up to 30 days depending on design finalisation and engraving consultation.

Yes. We ship worldwide, including India, UK, USA, Canada, Australia, UAE and Europe. If your country is not listed at checkout, contact us on WhatsApp and we will confirm shipping options.

Delivery timing depends on your location and customs clearance. India and UK are usually the fastest. North America, Australia, UAE and Europe take longer, but we always share tracking once the order ships.

Yes, we regularly ship to all of those regions. If you are ordering from another country, we can still check availability and estimated transit time before you buy.

Yes. Laser engraving for your name is available on all models. The Arctic also offers full custom engraving and a WhatsApp designer consultation to decide what goes on the front and back of the bat.

The Alpha uses 12+ grains and is our top performance model. The Mackenzie uses 10+ grains and is a strong all-round player's grade option. The Arctic uses 8+ grains and is a limited build focused on full engraving and custom design.