DSC Blak 55 Grade 3+ English Willow Cricket Bat – Adult

DSC Blak 55 Cricket Bat

Product Description

The DSC Blak 55 Cricket Bat is built for cricketers who want strong all-round stroke play with the confidence to attack from both the front and back foot. Designed for club, representative, and developing players, it suits match play and high-performance training alike.

Endorsed by New Zealand international Rachin Ravindra, the DSC Blak range combines a powerful profile with a balanced pickup, giving batters the ability to generate power while maintaining control through the shot.

Built for Confident Stroke Play

The DSC Blak 55 features a full blade profile, thick edges, and a mid swell that supports a wide range of scoring options around the wicket. Whether you're driving through the covers, working the ball off your pads, or playing off the back foot, the bat delivers consistent response through the middle.

Its balanced pickup helps create faster bat speed without feeling heavy in the hands — particularly valuable when facing quicker bowling or rotating strike during longer innings.

Handcrafted from Grade 3+ English Willow, the Blak 55 offers excellent performance, strong ping, and reliable feel across the face of the bat at an accessible entry point into the Blak range. The Dynamic Sweetspot is designed to maximise performance from the middle, helping players achieve cleaner ball striking and better energy transfer.

Built for All-Round Performance

The mid swell profile makes this bat well suited to a variety of pitch conditions, where players need versatility across different surfaces and match situations. It performs effectively for batters who play both attacking and controlled innings.

The traditional blade length provides a familiar setup at the crease, while the duck bill toe helps improve weight distribution for a lighter pickup without sacrificing profile size.

Like all English willow bats, the Blak 55 needs proper knocking-in before match use — and SJ Sports offers this as a complimentary bat preparation service, so your bat arrives genuinely match-ready.

Key Features

• Endorsed by Rachin Ravindra — part of DSC's professional-grade Blak range
• Grade 3+ English Willow — handcrafted for reliable performance and genuine willow feel
• Full blade profile — generous hitting area for power and forgiveness
• Thick edges — designed for power without sacrificing control
• Mid swell profile — supports all-round stroke play, front and back foot
• Dynamic Sweetspot — consistent performance and energy transfer through the middle
• Balanced pickup — faster bat speed without feeling heavy in the hands
• Traditional blade length — a familiar, confident setup at the crease
• Duck bill toe — improved weight distribution for a lighter pickup

Complimentary SJ Sports Bat Preparation Service

Every Blak 55 purchased from SJ Sports is eligible for our complimentary bat preparation service, taking approximately 3 days to complete. This includes:

• 3 light oil coats — protects and conditions the willow
• 15,000 + 3,000 knocks using variable machine speed — compresses the fibres for match-ready durability
• Manual edge preparation — fine-tuned by hand for reliable performance
• Extratec sheet and edge tape protection — guards against damage from day one

Simply let our team know at the time of purchase, and we'll take care of the rest.

Built For

Club, representative, and developing players seeking strong all-round stroke play — suited to match play and high-performance training alike.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Grade 3+ English Willow?
Grade 3+ English Willow offers genuine willow performance and feel, with more visible grain or cosmetic markings than Grade 1 or Grade 2, making it a strong-value entry point into English willow bats without compromising on playability.

Does the DSC Blak 55 favour power or control?
The DSC Blak 55 is designed to provide both. Its full profile and thick edges help generate power, while the balanced pickup supports control and quicker bat speed.

How does the DSC Blak 55 compare to bats with a low swell?
A mid swell profile provides more balanced performance across different shot types. Low swell bats typically favour front-foot play, while the Blak 55 offers greater versatility for players who score all around the ground.

How does the Blak 55 compare to the Blak 11 and Blak 44?
All three share the same profile, mid swell, and Dynamic Sweetspot design. The difference comes down to willow grade — the Blak 11 uses Grade 1, the Blak 44 uses Grade 2, and the Blak 55 uses Grade 3+, offering genuine Blak range performance at the most accessible price point in the line-up.

Does the DSC Blak 55 need to be knocked in before use?
Yes — like all English willow bats, it needs proper preparation before match play. SJ Sports offers this as a complimentary service, taking approximately 3 days, so you don't need to organise it yourself.

What size should I get?
Bat sizing is based on the player's height. See our Bat Size Chart to find the right size.

How long does the SJ Sports bat preparation service take?
Approximately 3 days. It's offered complimentary with your purchase and includes oiling, machine and manual knocking-in, and edge protection.