Dutch Willow Cricket Bat Alternatives

Looking for a Dutch Willow cricket bat alternative? The strongest alternative is a premium English willow bat, handmade and ready to deliver. Here is why, and where to get one.

The best Dutch Willow alternative: English willow

Dutch Willow is a newer, value-focused willow. English willow (Salix alba caerulea) is the traditional performance willow used in the world's best bats: lighter, more responsive and with a cleaner ping. If you are weighing up Dutch Willow, an English willow bat from JPGavan gives you better performance, and you actually receive it, fast.

  • Better performance from premium English willow.
  • Handmade in Sydney since 2012, with in-house repairs.
  • Ready to deliver: pre-made in stock now, custom in about two weeks.

English willow bats, ready to deliver

Pre-made bats are in stock and ship straight away. Custom bats are hand-built in around two weeks. Every JPGavan bat is prepared and delivered Australia-wide, ready to play.

JPGavan pre-made English willow cricket bats
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Why players buy from JPGavan

Fast, tracked deliveryIn-stock bats ship straight away and custom builds take about two weeks. Tracked delivery, Australia-wide.
Handmade in Sydney since 2012A real workshop crafting and repairing bats for 14 years, trusted by club and grade players.
Talk to the makerPersonal advice on willow, weight and pickup, so you end up with the right bat for your game.
What you see is what you getEvery bat is photographed and prepared, so you receive the exact bat, ready to play.
Repairs and servicing in-houseWe look after your bat for the long run, so it lasts season after season.
Simple, secure checkoutOrder online with confidence and get your bat delivered anywhere in Australia.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best alternative to a Dutch Willow bat?

A premium English willow bat. JPGavan make them pre-made (in stock) and custom (about two weeks), delivered Australia-wide.

Is English willow worth it over Dutch Willow?

If performance and feel matter to you, yes. English willow is lighter and more responsive and is used in the world's top bats.

How fast can I get one?

Pre-made bats ship straight away and custom bats are hand-built in around two weeks. See Dutch Willow vs English willow or the English willow alternative in Australia.