{"product_id":"newbery-academy-cricket-bat","title":"Newbery - Academy Cricket Bat","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Newbery Academy (Super Short Blade) has an inch-shorter blade than a traditional Short Handle bat with its striking new Newbery 2026 decals in blue and vibrant magenta-pink colorways. This academy-range bat has been meticulously designed for balanced weight distribution, with the concentration of weight in the middle of the blade, helping players generate powerful hits without added bulk. A powerful yet lightweight choice for young cricketers progressing from junior to senior-level equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul class=\"list-disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Super Short Blade (SSB) - 1-inch shorter length of standard Short Handle (also available in standard sizes)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProfile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full profile with a wide sweet spot for maximum impact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slight duckbill toe for enhanced stability and pick-up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 2lb 5oz to 2lb 7oz for SSB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Premium polished design with the fresh new Blue \u0026amp; Magenta Pink Newbery 2026 decals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Newbery Cricket South Africa","offers":[{"title":"Size 5","offer_id":47599981822130,"sku":"9908550517874","price":8999.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/2971\/7170\/files\/9942ba8ec8216697b385cba4a5941d66.jpg?v=1781876002","url":"https:\/\/www.newbery.co.za\/products\/newbery-academy-cricket-bat","provider":"Newbery Cricket South Africa","version":"1.0","type":"link"}