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

Custom Made Cricket Bats
★★★★★4.9 |302 ratings |Most Gifted

₹74,999.00
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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

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
                ₹74,999.00
                ESTIMATED DISPATCH
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                ₹74,999.00
                The Alpha · Player's Grade
                ESTIMATED DISPATCH
                Calculating…
                After specs confirmation · Handcrafted to order
                Accepting new builds
                Not sure what you need?
                Ships fromWolfer Sports
                Sold byWolfer Sports
                ReturnsCustom — non-returnable
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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.
                SizeHeightTotal
                Harrow5'6"–5'8"32¾"
                Short Handle5'8"–6'2"33½"
                Long Bladeover 6'2"33¾"
                Long Handleover 6'2"34¼"
                LB & LHover 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

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                Grain Count8+ Grains10+ Grains
                Willow GradeLIMITEDPLAYER'S
                CustomisationFullFull
                Cleft Images Shared
                EngravingCustom Engraving anywhere on the batName or Number Engraving on the side or back
                Designer Consultationvia WhatsApp for Custom Engraving Designs
                AvailabilityLimited BuildsLimited Builds
                Est. Dispatch
                Up to 30 days
                Depends on design finalisation
                7–14 Days
                India₹64,999₹69,999
                UK£599£649
                USD / Rest of World$849$899
                Europe€699€749
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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.