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SG
SG KLR Combo Cricket Bat
SKU: 1244577 · Cricket Bats
R3 695
incl. VAT
The SG KLR Combo is a smart hybrid bat from the KL Rahul range — an English willow face for power married to a Kashmir willow base for durability. SG's Hybrid-Tec construction gives you premium feel at a club-friendly price.
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Why players pick it
The KLR Combo is the clever middle ground: a hard-pressed English willow face for the performance and feel off the middle, bonded to a Kashmir willow base for durability and value. SG calls this Hybrid-Tec construction — and it's what lets the bat punch above its price.
The KLR range is shaped to KL Rahul's preference, with a generous sweet spot sitting slightly lower on the blade — which is why it responds so well to classical front-foot strokes like the cover and straight drive.
A traditional round cane handle gives superior grip and bat control. It's the bat for the player who wants English-willow strokeplay without the full English-willow price.
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English + Kashmir hybridEW face for power, Kashmir base for durability.
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Hybrid-Tec constructionSG's bonded-willow technology.
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Lower, generous sweet spotTuned for front-foot drives.
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Round cane handleSuperior grip and bat control.
What buyers say
SG's KLR range is praised for a generous, slightly-lower sweet spot suited to front-foot play and strong ping off the middle even before full knocking-in.
Third-party buyer sentiment from reviews across other retailers — not yet Cricket Company's own pro-shop note (added later with Wayne).Specifications
| Brand | SG |
| Construction | English willow face + Kashmir base (hybrid) |
| Range | KL Rahul (KLR) |
| Sweet spot | Slightly low — front-foot bias |
| Handle | Round cane |
Common questions
Is this a full English willow bat?
No — 'Combo' means a hybrid: English willow face with a Kashmir willow base. That blend is what gives it the price/performance balance.
What's the advantage of a hybrid bat?
You get the feel and ping of an English willow face with the durability and lower cost of a Kashmir base — a good fit for club players who want performance without the top-end price.
Who suits the KLR profile?
Front-foot players — the sweet spot sits slightly low, which suits drives down the ground and through the covers.
Does it need knocking in?
Yes, though hybrids often ping well early; we still recommend proper knocking in, which we do in-store.