MACE Duckbill Cricket Bat - Grade 2
The MACE Duckbill Grade 2 is a technical masterpiece designed for the modern "360-degree" player. By utilizing a specialized duckbill toe profile, MACE engineers have redistributed wood from the toe into the heart of the bat, creating a towering sweet spot and an exceptionally light pickup. Whether you are facing high-velocity bowling at the Naperville Cricket Ground or competing in elite Midwest T20 leagues, this bat provides the rapid bat speed and explosive "ping" required to dominate across the USA.
Premium Grade 2 English Willow: Hand-selected for a balance of elite performance and long-term durability.
Duckbill Power Profile: Dramatically tapers toward the toe to ensure a weightless feel in the hands without sacrificing power.
Massive Mid-to-Low Sweet Spot: Engineered to reward aggressive front-foot drives and lofted shots.
USA Performance Ready: Naturally seasoned to thrive in the Illinois climate, from humid summers to dry indoor winter training.
✔ Cricket Bat Specifications
- Willow: Hand-selected Grade 2 Unbleached English Willow.
- Profile: Full Duckbill with a high-tapered spine for rapid bat speed.
- Handle: 12-piece Singapore cane with "Pro-Flex" shock absorption.
- Edges: Imposing 38mm–40mm power edges.
- Grip: Multi-textured chevron grip for maximum control.
📌 Detailed Description: The Precision Instrument for the Midwest
The MACE Duckbill Grade 2 is the go-to choice for cricketers in Naperville and the wider Midwest who prioritize timing and maneuverability. In the fast-paced nature of USA cricket, the ability to adjust your hands at the last microsecond is the difference between a wicket and a boundary. The duckbill design achieves this by thinning the wood at the very bottom of the blade, shifting the balance point closer to the player's hands.
Despite the reduction in toe weight, the Grade 2 willow retains a massive "Big Block" middle. This ensures that when you find the sweet spot, the ball stays hit. Each bat is naturally air-dried to withstand the Illinois seasons, ensuring the wood remains resilient during winter net sessions and explosive on hot summer match days. For the technical batsman looking for a professional-grade "ping" at an incredible value, the MACE Duckbill is unmatched.
📌 Comparison Table: MACE Duckbill Grade 2 vs. Competitors
| Feature | MACE Duckbill Grade 2 | Kookaburra Beast 3.1 | SS Ton Silver Edition |
| Toe Profile | Duckbill (Light Pickup) | Traditional Full | Rounded Taper |
| Pickup Feel | Exceptionally Light | Balanced | Solid / Mid-Weight |
| Edge Size | 38mm - 40mm | 38mm - 40mm | 36mm - 38mm |
| Willow Grade | Grade 2 English | Grade 3 English | Grade 2 English |
| Best For | 360° Innovation | Front-Foot Power | All-Round Dominance |
📌 Technical Specifications
- Weight Range: 2lb 8oz to 2lb 10oz (Feels like 2lb 7oz).
- Sweet Spot: Mid-to-Low (210mm to 240mm from toe).
- Handle Shape: Semi-Oval for superior grip and reduced twist.
- Bow: Pronounced pro-bow for enhanced torque and leverage.
- Spine: High-spine architecture (up to 65mm) for energy transfer.
- Toe: Specialized duckbill taper with factory moisture shield.
📌 Why Mace Duckbill Cricket Bat-Grade2
1. The Science of the Duckbill
The Duckbill profile is not just an aesthetic choice—it’s an aerodynamic advantage. By removing wood from the toe where it’s least needed, MACE creates a bat with a lower "Moment of Inertia." For players in Naperville, this translates to faster bat speed on the pull shot and the ramp, allowing you to react to 85mph+ bowling with ease.
2. Engineered for the USA Hard-Ball Game
We understand that Midwest cricketers play on a mix of professional turf and hard-ball synthetic pitches. The MACE Duckbill is pressed to a specific PSI that ensures the face is hard enough to resist surface cracking from synthetic mats while maintaining the "soft" feel required for elite turf performance.
3. Pro-Flex Singapore Cane Handle
A lightweight bat needs a handle that can handle high-impact vibrations. The 12-piece Singapore cane handle is interleaved with specialized rubber laminates. This filters out the "sting" on cold Illinois mornings, ensuring you maintain a firm, comfortable grip through long innings.
4. Hand-Selected Grade 2 Quality
Every Duckbill Grade 2 bat is hand-finished to ensure the grain structure and wood density meet MACE’s high standards. You are receiving a bat that stands toe-to-toe with Grade 1 models in terms of performance, offering the best value-to-power ratio in the USA market.
| Brand | MACE |
| Bat Size | SH |