Complete Guide on Cricket Shoes

January 11, 2015 JammykCric

Cricket is the most popular game these days. As cricket is so popular so do the cricketers, being famous is a big responsibility towards fan. Cricket players have to take care of everything they have to maintain their reputation by playing good. For a good game a player needs the best equipment’s as bat, ball, helmet, gloves or their shoes. Shoes play an important role in the game for the player. The player has to select the Best Cricket shoes according to his need.

The player has to remember few tips while selecting the shoes. As the order of the batsman and bowler is different so is the need of their shoes. Batting, bowling and fielding are the three trait of the game. For each trait we need special kind of shoes. All three traits need the shoes with the best grip to the ground and for that we suggest the spike soles. The manufacturers give emphasis on the toe protection which makes these shoes for all rounder.

The Upper: The upper is the part of the shoe which covered the foot. The upper part is in the close contact to the foot so it should be flexible and comfortable. Most of the shoes upper offer the ventilation in the field. Most of the shoes are designed in the low-cut style. In this style the shoe finishes below the ankle offers flexibility. Bowler’s shoes are designed in mid or high cut style. This style offer great support to the ankle during the delivery and follow through stage and try to prevent injury.

The Sockliner: Sockliners are also known as footbeds. It makes the direct contact with the foot. Shockliner should have extra cushioning to provide good comfort, control, support, shape, moisture or smell of the shoe. Some shoes have removable and replaceable shockliner to keep their shoes fresh.

The Midsole: The midsole is the layer between the outsole and insole. A midsole is designed for shock absorption. Bowlers need good cushioning as they have to run hard to bowl. Batsman needs cushioning so that their long innings can be comfortable.

The Heel: the heel keeps foot safe and secure. It needs to fasten the back of the foot and heel should be comfortable. Bowlers need a secure heel so that when they step down it should be on its place. Batsman needs a comfortable heel so they don’t feel irritated while running between the creases.

The Outsole: The outsole is the part of the shoe which is always in contact with the ground. The outsole is made of very durable material such as polyurethane. Most of the cricket shoes have spikes on the sole so that it can make a good grip with the ground. Some of the shoes have dimple or cleat feature for indoor or synthetic surface. Bowler’s shoes should have flat outsole for a great impact on the surface and give more support to the foot.

The Spikes: Spikes on the shoes helps to provide a grip on the ground. It offers an immense grip to wet or greasy field.

Trusstic System/ Torsion Bar: Some brands include a characteristic to increase strength and stability even as minimizing torsion of the mid and outsole and help to reduce injuries. Shoes are made of firm and flexible material to support the arches of the foot.

Lasting: There are three ways to attach upper of the shoe to the midsole called slip lasting, board lasting and partial or combination lasting. In slip lasting the upper of the shoe is pulled over the last and glued or stitched to the midsole. In the midsole the upper part is attached to the bottom of a flexible board atop the midsole. Partial or combination lasting has the board technique in the heel and slip technique in the fore foot.

Material used for shoes:

Leather: Previously leather was in high demand but now a day’s synthetic material has taken its place. The reduction of leather is due to its cost, it is quite high in case and synthetic material are quite cheaper in comparison.

PU/TPU: Polyurethane or Thermoplastic Polyurethane is highly used in different ways in the shoes. They are found in different varieties. If PU is combined with cloth then it form breathable synthetic leather and if combined with some PVC based synthetic leather is the material that forms the most of the cricket shoes upper. PU based material also provide extra support in the shoes.

Polyester/ Nylon Mesh: Polyester or nylon mesh materials provide shoes with the feature of light weight and breathable material. By using this material player can get lighter shoes, good ventilation, great protection and comfort.

Eva/ Phylon: Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate (EVA) is expanded rubber or foam rubber and is used for shock absorption in the midsole. Eva has a number of qualities as shock absorption, light weight, odorless, glossy finish, water proof, and UV resistance and cheap in cost. Generally EVA is molded by an injection molding technique, but can also be molded by high temperature compression molding which creates a different material with almost the same characteristics but with high density. This material is known as Phylon.

SpEVA: SpEVA is a midsole material developed from EVA by Asics. It has bounce back feature and decreases the midsole breakdown while running. It has several other features as high durability and shock absorption. You can also include in the shoe as an extra layer called as lasting. SpEVA comes in three different levels of densities 45, 55 and 65 degree. These three levels provide different cushioning and stiffness.

Zoom Air: Zoom Air is Nike’s unique air shock absorption technique, in which a group of thread, plastic and pressurized gas in the shoe’s midsole. Zoom Air is different with other Nike’s based technology, it offers the player’s feet to be close to the ground for excellent feel and response.

Sizing:

Cricket shoes are available in the international sizes in the market. One has to identify his shoe size by international sizing only. Some players wear two pair of socks or a thick pair of socks while playing as it provides them more comfort in the game. In some cases player need a half size bigger shoe for this. Adidas shoes are somewhat thinner and up to half a size smaller than standard size. Nike is often wider and up to half a size larger than standard sizes. Here is the size chart available in terms of international standard.

UK	EUROPE	US Men	US Women	Japan
2	34	3	4	22
3	35.5	4	5	23
4	37	5	6	23.5
5	38	6	7	24.5
6	39.5	7	8	25.5
7	41	8	9	26
7.5	41.5	8.5	9.5	26.5
8	42	9	10	27
8.5	42.5	9.5	10.5	27.5
9	43	10	11	28
9.5	44	10.5	11.5	28
10	44.5	11	12	28.5
10.5	45	11.5	12.5	29
11	46	12	13	29.5
11.5	46.5	12.5	13.5	30
12	47	13	14	n/a
13	48	14	15	n/a
14	49.5	15	16	n/a

Purchasing Decision:

There are many cricket shoes available in the market. In our daily life when one has to select the shoes it comes down to budget. You should focus on few points while purchasing the shoes as fitting, comfort and the budget of the shoes.

If you are a bowler you should perform high impact action. The shoes should offer good support and shock absorption that will secure you.
For a batsman you should take care of support and weight. You need the shoes with spike sole.
One should have a look at the size of the shoe according to the international size chart.
Before purchasing the shoes for you, you should review all the above points and then choose the shoes accordingly.

Maintenance:

For the performance and durability of the shoes you have to take good care of them.

Before removing your shoes, untie and lose your shoe laces. If you will not do so it can reduce the longevity of the heel
After the game you should remove the dirt and grass from the soles of the shoes
If the shoes have been used in the wet conditions do not leave them in the bag. Place them in air to keep them dry.
Wash your shoes regularly with luke warm water not hot.

Best Selling Badminton Shoe in Year 2014

December 30, 2014 JammykCric

Like 2013, we are ready with the list of top selling badminton shoes for Year 2014. In this year, shoes from different brands like Yonex, Li Ning, Gravity, Thrax, Pro Ace and NIVIA were on top of list. Best Seller for 2014 will guide users to identity the best shoes while user need to also check the proper buying option with the help of buying guide .

List of Top Selling Badminton shoes and Footwear in 2014:

Li Ning Champion Shoe:

LI Ning Champion is a best option for intermediate or advance badminton player. It is a light weight shoes (1 shoe weight is around 350gms). This shoe is suitable for Men and Women’s Badminton players. Shoe sole is made combination of Rubber Out sole, Phylon Mid sole and TPU. With rubber out sole, it will give you perfect traction force and grip to badminton court. Its Phylon Mid sole is designed to give you best is class cushioning effort. It is available in two color schemes.

Red Color
Yellow Color

With bases color and matching color lining, LI Ning Champion gives all together a different look to Li Ning shoe.

YONEX Excerol 301 Shoe:

Next best selling model in the list is from YONEX and it is YONEX Excerol 301. This shoe is designed for intermediate badminton players. The Unique selling point of this shoe is attractive look and perfect grip. This shoe is equipped with lightweight design by Yonex and advance features like Ergoshpe, Power Cushion, Hexa Grip, Non Marking Sole and many more. With advance features and innovative technologies, YONEX Excerol 301 is good option in economical price range. It comes in 4 color schemes:

Blue Base – Red and Green Linings
Red Base – Black and Green Linings
White Base – Black and Blue Linings
White Base – Black and Red Linings

With these color combination and dynamic shoe design, Excerol 301 gives unique look.

YONEX Excel FIM Shoe:

YONEX Excel FIM is next best selling model from YONEX. It is launched in late 2014 but quickly captured the market. It is designed for Beginners or intermediate players those just started the badminton game. It is very economical in nature but equipped with features like ergoshpe, basic power cushion and Hexagrip. YONEX kept its design simple and light weight which is required for entry level badminton players.

Yonex Excel FIM shoe comes in 3 Color scheme:

White base and Red Linings
Gray base and pink Linings
Black base and Red Linings

NIVIA Appeal Court Shoe:

Next model in the list from NIVIA, NIVIA is an Indian sports equipment and Footwear manufacturing company known for its quality & economical price range products. NIVIA Appeal court is an economical price range shoe designed for entry level badminton players.

Its nonmarking rubber role and hexa meshing will provide you optimum level of traction force needed for perfect game play. Its base color is white and lining of red and black color give unique look to this shoe. With Rubber Nonmarking shoe sole, badminton player will get better grip and comfort.

Pro ACE Court Shoe:

Pro Ace court shoe is last in our top selling list. Khelmart introduces this shoe in mid of 2014 and it becomes top selling model in just 5 month. Pro Ace is equipped with non marking sole with super cushion placed in center of sole. With super cushion, Pro ace gives comfortable feel to badminton player. During badminton play we need to often moves very fast and shape. For making Sharpe movements, badminton shoe plays a key role. With super cushion place in mid sole, pro ace gives extra cushioning effect which helps in making shape court movements.

Pro Ace court shoe comes in 4 color scheme:

White base and Red Linings
White Base and Blue Linings
Blue Base
Yellow Base

Useful Links on Badminton Shoes and Footwear:

Best Sellers in Year 2013 , Comparison between Yonex Excerol 301 and Pro Ase Badminton , Comparison between Yonex SHB01Ltd and Li-Ning Lin Dan Limited Edition Hero , PRO ASE Court Badminton Shoe , Nivia Badminton Court Shoes

Selection of Table Tennis Blade

December 18, 2014December 18, 2014 JammykCric

It is important to choose the right table tennis blades for your playing style. Your style of play will help to determine which blade that feels good in your hand and you can be confident that it will be right for you. Every player plays differently and has different ability on either section. There are several things to be considered when choosing your table tennis blade:

1) Weight of the blade

2) Stiffness of the blade

3) Thickness of the blade

4) Speed of the blade

5) Balance of the blade

6) No of layers/ply

7) Combination with Rubber

8) Handle Type of the blade

9) Price

10) Conclusion

1) Weight of the blade:

It can be divided into two parts:

A) Lighter

B) Heavier

A) Lighter table tennis blades will give you more swing and slower spin and speed. It is suitable for all-round or defensive playing styles.

B) Heavier table tennis blades will generate more power and gives maximum ball speed. In physics terms, momentum is equal to mass multiplied by velocity, So you should look for heavier blade that produce a swing comfortably and higher speed to spin ratio for topspin attacking shots. It tends to be faster and suitable for offensive attacking players.

2) Stiffness: It is important to consider the stiffness of the blades. The stiffness of the blade refers the amount of elasticity or flex the blade has.

A stiffer table tennis blade will usually be faster and provides you more speed and quick balance reaction.
A flex table tennis blades are provides you more control.

3) Thickness of the Blade: Thickness is generally defined into three parts-

a) Thinner b) Thicker c) Thickest

Thinner blades are less than 6mm and suitable for looping.
Thicker blades are 6 – 7mm and used for driving.
Thickest blades are 7mm or more and used for blocking.

Thickest blades being used for blocking is that any attempt to block the hard loops initiate at the higher levels of play requires the face of the blade to be as closed as possible.

4) Speed of the Blade:

It is important to choose the right speed of your blade to suit your playing style.

It can be classified into two parts:

a) Faster Blades

b) Slower Blades

The faster blades provide you more speed and control on ball. It is suitable for aggressive players.

The slower blades provide you amount of time of the ball is in contact with the rubber and giving the more spin on the ball. Players who use more spin also tend to prefer slower blades. It is suitable for more defensive players.

5) Balance of the Blade:

The balance of a blade mention to the center of gravity of your table tennis blade is closer to the handle or top of the racket head. It can be classified into two parts:

a) Head Light b) Head Heavy

Head heavy blades produce the more power on shots. It is suitable for topspin or counter attack players.

Head light blades produce the quickest racket acceleration.

6) No of layers/ply of the Blade:

The two things are important of the layers of your table tennis blade.

a) First thing is the number of layers

b) Second is what type of materials is used for the layers of blade.

The number of wood layers of a blade generally ranges from 1 to 7.
5 ply blades are the most common in the all-round range.
5 plies of blade are used for looping while 7 plies of blade are used for blocking and driving.
At least 85% of the blade thickness must be natural wood. The other 15% of the blade can comprise layers made of such materials such as carbon fiber, glass fiber, titanium or aralyte.
Carbon fiber is used to make the blade harder and faster, as well as facilitate the blade to have a better sweet spot.

7) Combination with Rubber: The selection of table tennis rubber is important to match your blade and suits the play of your style. There are 3 main differences you need to be aware of-

a) Thickness of the sponge b) Pimples Out c) Pimples In

Table tennis rubber is available in different thickness of the sponge. A 2.0mm or 2.5 mm sponge will be more suitable for an attacking and offensive style of play, while a 1.0mm or 1.5mm sponge will suit more defensive players.

Pimples- out Rubber have facing outwards the playing area which means that the smooth side of the rubber is attached to the sponge.

Pimples -In rubber type, players get more effective hitting area so table tennis balls observed more area of contact. It is generally designed for advanced players who want to play a particular type of play. The good combination of rubber gives you good control and can help to develop your strokes.

8) Handle Type of the Blade: The choice of handle type is a personal decision. The size and shape of the handle that feels best in your hand is what you should use. There are three main types of handle:

a) Flared b) Straight c) Anatomic

Flared handle is also called concave handle are the most popular. They allow a loose grip with less risk of the blade slipping out of the hand during play than the straight handle.

Straight handle are the second most popular type of grip with layers of all styles and more admired with defensive type players.

9) Price: You are looking for a table tennis blade that suits the way you play and the cost you are willing to pay for. Expensive blade is not surely better but the cheaper blade may have just the right selection of characteristics that suit you best. If price is important factor to you select a blade before looking at prices.

10) Conclusion: We hope this selection guide will help to choose the right table tennis blade for your style of play and feels comfortable in your hand. It will provide you a large sweet spot and more stability of the blade. The slower blade is better for control factor and faster blade is good for offensive shots. Now you will decide which table tennis blade is suitable for you.

Tennis Rackets Selection Guide

December 10, 2014December 10, 2014 JammykCric

In this post we shall Explain the selection of Tennis Rackets based on following Characteristics:

1- Head Size

2- Length

3- Balance

4- Weight

Head Size: The head size of a tennis rackets are the area of the racket head where the strings create the face of the rackets calculated in square inches. Head size is a determining factor in frame power and hitting surface area. A larger head offers a large hitting area and sweet spot, providing more forgiveness on off center hits. On the other hand, a smaller tennis rackets head size will provide players less surface area and lower margin for error when hitting, while large racket demand to beginning and intermediate players seeking more power and a large sweet spot.

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Length: The length of a tennis rackets are vary from racket to racket. The traditional length of racket is about 27-29 inches. Standard racket are 27 inches long. A longer racquet will provide players more leverage or the ability to achieve greater force when striking a tennis ball, which helps increase the power of the tennis rackets. Longer racquets are lighter than their standard length counterparts to keep them maneuverable.

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Balance: The balance is measure of where the center of mass is located along the length of a frame and usually ranges from 290mm to 360mm. Balance is most often expressed as points head heavy or head light. Head heavy tennis rackets will provide players with more power and stability and head light can also help improve stability on contact with the ball. The Balanced rackets try to strike a satisfied medium with enough weight in the head to provide power, increase stability in the grip and maneuverability in the head.

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Weight: It is important that you feel comfortable with your racket, which means that selecting the correct weight of racket is important. Most racket are made from graphite as its light weight aluminum or titanium, as these provide good power , better feel for the ball when striking it. Handle heavy tennis rackets are easier on the arm and offer greater control, more power and spin and head light is designed for players who provide their own power.

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A Complete Guide on Butterfly Table Tennis Rackets Rubber – its Champion choice

November 28, 2014 JammykCric

Butterfly, world’s leaders in table tennis equipment manufacturing is setup a new Research and Development center and centralized rubber production facility. With R & D center and centralized rubber production house, now butterfly can fulfill the requirement of latest table tennis sports in better way.

Table Tennis Rubbers plays key role in TT Game as its give speed, spin and control to table tennis balls. Lots of professional players are using the butterfly rubber as they are superior in quality, better in performance and with different playing options players can select best rubber as per playing style.

About History of Table Tennis Rubbers:

Initially, Table tennis rackets are only made of wood, and there were no rubber on blade. Further, players start using some abrasive material on wooden surface go get more control and spin. It was 1950 when Japanese used rubber material on racket blade. With application of rubber on top of TT Blade, player achieved more spin, speed and control. After 1950, rubber application of table tennis Blade becomes a common practice. Further research of table tennis rubbers results into different type of rubber outer surface. Pimpled rubber surface is commonly used on Table Tennis Blades.

Butterfly Tenergy Rubber:

Tenergy rubber from Butterfly is very popular in Table Tennis player’s community. A survey which is conducted in 2013 world championships shows that majority of table tennis players used rubbers from Butterfly Tenergy series. In fact, 52 % table tennis users used the Tenergy Table Tennis Rubbers.

Butterfly Tenergy Rubber Technology:

Spring Sponge:

With innovative material and latest technology, butterfly innovate new rubber which gives better speed, spin and control. With spring sponge, player feels better control and gets maximum spin. Secret of spring sponge lies in its material which gives spring like behavior to sponge and control and rubber parameters in order to get maximum performance. Butterfly, with decades of Research and Development developed with rubber material in which air is kept inside the sponge to change the characteristics of rubber.

High Tension:

Putting extra tension on rubber sponge, Butterfly researched a new and different rubber characteristic which gives better feel and control to table tennis players. By keeping extra tension on rubber, butterfly maintains the adhesiveness on rubber surface and it’s also eliminated the need of extra protective film.

By putting tension on rubber gives better crack resistance ability moreover if rubber tension is maintain evenly then it will also give deformation free surface.

Different Type of Table Tennis Rubbers:

Pips-In Rubber

Pips-Out Rubber

Long Pimples Rubber

Pips-Out Rubber with Sponge

Pips-In Rubber:

Pips-in Table Tennis Rubbers type

In Pips-In Table Tennis Rubber type, pimples of rubber are kept towards the ply of blade.

With Pips-In rubber type players get following playing characteristics:

In Pips-In rubber type, players get more effective hitting area so tennis balls observed more area of contact.
Pips-In rubber A pips-in rubber with built-in energy offers high-level of reaction and heavy spin.
Pips-in Rubber with High Level Reaction and High Friction offers high-level reaction and high friction.
Pips-in Rubber with High Tackiness and Friction – A pips-in rubber with grip enabling heavy

rotation to be imparted on the ball.

Pips-Out Rubber:

In Pips-Out Table Tennis Rubber type, pimples of rubber are kept towards playing area /Outside of blade.

With Pips-Out rubber type players get following playing characteristics:

Pips-out Rubber with Built-In Energy – A pips-out rubber with built-in energy and high-level reaction.
Pips-out Rubber with High-Level Reaction and Spin -A pips-out rubber with high-level reaction and high friction.
Pips-out Rubber with High-Level Reaction – A pips-out rubber with high-level reaction.

Pips-Out Rubber with Long Pimples:

In this type of rubber, pimples are kept long and towards playing area of Table Tennis Bat. With Pips out with long pimples, player will get better control on shots as ball faces less area of contact while long pimples feel deformation during ball impact. Due to deformation, long pimples feel deformation and gives better control on ball.

With Pips-Out with long pimples rubber type players get following playing characteristics:

Long Pimples Rubber with Built-In Energy – A long-pimpled rubber with built-in energy offering a wide range of spin varieties and high-level reaction.
Long Pimples Rubber with Sponge – A long-pimples rubber with a wide range of spin varieties.
Long Pimples Rubber without Sponge – A long-pimples rubber without sponge.

Pips-out Rubber without sponge:

Pips-Out Rubber without Sponge is equipped with medium length ping with less or no sponge. With this type of configuration, players get less bounce during ball impact.

Characteristics of Butterfly Rubbers:

Speed: Speed of rubber is explains the how quickly tennis ball will be repelled from rubber. Speed of Rubber is measured on scale of 10. 10 show the speedy rubber for fast ball movement.

Spin: Spin of rubber shows the ability to give more rotations to table tennis ball. Spin is depends on sponge of rubber, More sponge will provide you more spin. Spin of rubber is measured in a scale of 10.

Comparison between Yonex Excerol 301 and Pro Ase Badminton Shoes

November 27, 2014 JammykCric

About Yonex Excerol 301 Badminton Shoes:

Yonex Excerol 301 badminton shoe is developed by Yonex. In the medium price range, Excerol is a perfect choice for intermediate and advanced badminton players. Upper design of shoe is made of high quality material, lightweight and it provides you perfect fitting and comfort. This shoe sole is equipped with non marking rubber which will offer you great grip, better feel during movement and rapid court covering. Yonex Excerol 301 badminton shoe comes in base color of blue with side strap of black and green color with better shoe finishing. On the top red color gives standard look to the shoe. Excerol 301 provides you long lasting durability, great comfort and all-round court performance.

Pro ASE Court Badminton Shoes:

In the lowest price range, Pro ASE is a perfect choice for Start-up and intermediate badminton players. This shoe is made of fine quality material which will give superb comfort and feel. This upper portion of shoe is manufactured with non leather Material and good shape gives you freely move on badminton court. Pro ASE Shoe sole is made from TRP rubber which will provide you better grip and effective energy transfer. PRO ASE court badminton shoe is available in Yellow and Black color. Its base color is yellow on which black color side strap with good-looking shoe graphics. This shoe along with Yellow-Black color gives different look on badminton court and provides you better traction force for maximum court covering.

: Comparison Between Yonex Excerol 301 and Pro ASE Badminton Shoes

About Badminton Shoe Technology:

A) Yonex Excerol 301 Footwear Technology-

There are many technologies used in Yonex Excerol 301 badminton shoes, which are listed as follows:

Round Sole:
This technology is used to provide all-round support for quick and smooth footwork
Provides better shoe grip and convert maximum energy into foot movement
Is designed to provide all-round performance

Hexagrip:
Hexagrip is unique pattern line in foam of hexagon shape on non marking shoe surface
It gives 3 % more gripping action and it is 20% lighter as compare to traditional sole material
More stability for better and perfect shot delivery

Ergo Shape:
It designed to provide more comfort to the forefoot and toe area of the shoe
Gives you more stability and accurate shot delivery

Power Cushion:
Power cushion is the concept of shock absorbing material
Power Cushion construction provides 3 times more shock absorbing power
Absorb the impact energy and released it in control manner
It gives perfect energy transfer and helps in smooth footwork on badminton court

B) Pro ASE Footwear Technology-

There are many technologies used in Pro ASE badminton shoes, which are listed as follows:

Power Cushion:
It gives you good shock absorbing ability and protect from any heel injuries
This technology help in hitting jump smashes and provides you better comfort and control
It provides you full feet cushioning and advance flexibility

Hexagrip:
This technology gives better griping action as it’s make perfect contact with court surface
Provides Lighter shoe material as compare to conventional shoe material
It provides you powerful support, more stability and all-round court performance.

Ergo Shape:
This technology which gives better shoe shape at toe area
It provides you perfect traction force for maximum court covering and more stability

Round Sole:
Round Sole ensures smooth movements and transfer of maximum energy
Provide smooth footwork and quick response time

Summary:

Yonex excerol 301 badminton shoes is specially designed for advance player looking for more comfort in forefeet and better cushioning while Pro ASE badminton shoes is good for intermediate players with better grip and effective energy transfer. Based on features and specification we can summarize that both the badminton shoes are good option for intermediate badminton players. Based on price range, Excerol is perfect choice for intermediate and advanced players and Pro ASE is perfect choice for start- up and intermediate players.

Comparison between Yonex SHB01Ltd and Li-Ning Lin Dan Limited Edition Hero Badminton shoes

November 27, 2014 JammykCric

About Yonex SHB 01 Ltd:

Yonex SHB 01 Ltd badminton shoe is choice of world’s number one badminton player Lee Chong Wei. Lee Chong Wei is one of the all time outstanding badminton talents. This is the best badminton shoe category of Yonex with excellent stability and durability. Its PU leather, double russel and durable skin upper materials while Midsole consist of toughbrid light, power cushion, T.P.U and power graphite sheet. With rubber outsole is designed to give shock absorption and optimize the energy transfer for next foot movement. SHB 01 Ltd footwear is available in flash yellow and red color. It is made in china badminton shoe. Yonex SHB 01 Ltd shoe will be suitable for those who want aggressive playing style.

: Yonex SHB01 Ltd Badminton shoes

About Li-Ning Lin Dan Limited Edition Hero:

Li- Ning Lin Dan Limited Edition Hero badminton shoe is designed for aggressive and advanced level players. Its synthetic leather and mesh upper materials will provide you superb combination of style and comfort with extended durability. Midsole material phylon, T.P.U and EVA designed to give you more cushioning effect and eventually save you feed from sudden impact. With rubber outsole, badminton player will get more comfortable and smoother ride. This shoe Structure providing powerful support and stability. Lin Dan Limited Edition Hero footwear is available in vibrant orange and phantom color. This shoe provides you long lasting durability and great comfort.

: Li- Ning Lin Dan Limited Edition Hero Badminton shoes

About Badminton Shoe Technology:

Yonex SHB01Ltd Footwear Technology:

There are many technologies used in SHB01Ltd badminton shoes, which are listed as follows:

: Power Cushion Badminton shoes Technology

3 Layer Power Cushion:

Sole is divided into 3 parts- Upper, lower part, and a middle part
Upper and lower part absorb 30% more shock as compare to traditional power cushion
It provide 5% more repulsion for perfect energy transfer
Middle part is rapidly converts the shock energy to the power
Helps in smoothly footwork on badminton court.

ToughBrid Light:

ToughBrid Light is 11% lighter as compare to toughbrid but it provide the exact performance as toughbrid
It helps to reduce the knee and leg stress

Round Sole:

YONEX shoes which is designed to give you better feel and Comfort
With round sole, player get better shoe grip and convert maximum energy into foot movement
Round sole also ensures the perfect foot movement on court
Round sole is designed to provides all-round performance

Power Graphite:

Power graphite plate is inserted under the middle portion of the foot to increase stability, lightweight and effective energy transfer

Hexagrip:
It gives 3 % more gripping action and its 20% lighter as compare to traditional sole material
Enhanced gripping action player gets more stability for better and perfect shot delivery

2. Li-Ning Lin Dan Limited Edition Hero Footwear Technology:

: Lightweight Badminton shoes Technology

There are many technologies used in Lin Dan Limited Edition Hero badminton shoes, which are listed as follows:

Cushion-
Li-Ning Super:
Mid sole of shoe is special manufactured with high polymer material
It gives you high flexibility and full feet of cushioning
It transforms elasticity and high efficient round scheme
Soft and Lightweight

Li-Ning Arc:
Single portion rubber outsole technology for cushion and easy comfort
Full rubber arc design on the mid sole which provides flexibility during running.
Lightweight , flexible and easily bended

Cushio:
Concept of shock absorbing material that impact quickly and protect from impact injuries to the heel
It provides you smooth ride and maximum energy transfer

Bounse:
BOUNSE has higher resilience as compare an average midsole material
Better resilience of foot propulsion and reducing loss of energy during energetic faction
It provides you better feel and wonderful energy

Lightweight:
RB lite:
RB lite is 17% lighter as compare to normal rubber
Better comfort for performance and high output activities everyday use

Foam RB lite:
40% lighter as compare to normal rubber stuff
Foam RB lite is a foam rubber fabric

Foam EVA:
lightweight EVA foam material
This material is 30-40% lighter than regular EVA stuff
It minimizes the energy loss and provides more comfort

Durability:
Tuff OS:
Tuff OS has an excellent abrasion resistance rubber element
This shoe technique has 5 times abrasion resistance performance than normal rubber
Good durability performance of the footwear and superb abrasion resistance.

Tuff Tip:
High abrasion resistance equipments used for upper area of toe and the upper of the whole upper
Abrasion resistance is 10 times higher than an ordinary material
Tuff tip material can increase the shoes life and protect the toe

Comfort:
Cooling:
Li-Ning badminton shoe is used for cooling techniques.
This technology is used for transfer heat away from the shoe
Gives you more comfort for sports performance and enhances the energy level

HEMP Li-Ning Tech:
It provides quick drying and excellent function of odor and moisture absorption
Provides you extra comfort and feel

Stability:
Flex Shell:
Flex shell is made of elastic materials with special structure and perfectly combines with rational distribution
An excellent package of material
Makes the side to side transition smoother

X-Claw:
Gets hard and soft surface
Provides you good traction force during the sole flexing
Excellent support and protects your feet when they move around on court

Summary:

Based on specifications, features and technical parameters we can summarized that both the shoes are good option for professional and advance badminton players. YONEX SHB 01 Ltd is equipped with latest technology while Li Ning Lin dan is combination of better innovation and manufacturing technique. YONEX shoe is good those players who needs more comfort in forefeet and better cushioning while Li Ning shoes a specially designed for aggressive player looking for more stiff cushioning effect.

Top End SS English Willow Cricket Bats

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In this post we shall explain the top end SS English willow cricket bat:

SS Reserve Edition Cricket Bat:

SS Reserve Edition is a top class bat from SS with super grade 1++ willow. Reserve edition is one of the top range cricket bats from SS Ton series cricket bat. SS reserve edition willow is finest hand crafted naturally air dried and exactly the same quality English willow as used for top players. This SS English willow cricket bat uses the combination of 9 piece Sarawak cane handle for shock absorption and power hitting. Reserve edition is equipped with massive SS ton edges, super rebound quality, very light pick up and highly concave edges. It consists of 11+ straight grains, 42mm edges thickness and special scale grip for the bat handle. Weight of the bat varies from 1280 grams. This cricket bat provides you wonderful hitting power, balance and stroke. This bat is the choice of International players like Ravindra Jadeja and Ravi Bopara. SS Reserve Edition bat is ideal for top class batsmen who prefer a perfect control and thick edges. SS Gladiator Ton Cricket Bat:

SS Gladiator Ton is most premium bat ever launched by SS Sunridges. Gladiator Ton is made from finest grade 1++ willow with narrow grains and the top level of performance. The short round handle of this SS bat comes covered in a special grip for better control and handling when striking the ball. This bat uses the combination of 12 piece Sarawak cane and huge edge. It consists of massive profile, 42mm edges thickness and 11-13 straight grains. This SS English willow cricket bat is designed for big hitting players with super rebound quality. SS Gladiator Ton English willow cricket bat is available in SH size and 1160 to 1250grams of weight. This SS English willow cricket bat handle provides you super control and comfort. SS Gladiator Ton is used by Kumar Sangakara and Kieron Pollard. This bat is designed for professional level players. SS Player Edition Cricket Bat:

SS Player Edition is latest model of SS cricket bats. SS Player Edition is made of best selected unbleached seasoned grade A++ English willow. This bat is top line SS English willow cricket bat. This SS English willow cricket bat is specially designed scale grip for control and comfort. It’s fitted with top quality treble spring multi piece cane handle for outstanding feel, flex and good balance. It consists of 9-13 straight grains, huge sweet spot and weight varies from 1160gms to 1250gms. A huge sweet spot combined with excellent balance and weight distribution. It is equipped with massive profile, high spine, light weight and famous SS concave edges. SS Player Ton Edition English willow bat is a premium range bat. SS Player Ton Edition is choice of Indian player Yusuf Pathan. This SS English willow cricket bat is suitable for professional players. SS Ton Matrix Cricket Bat:

SS Ton matrix is top class model SS cricket bat as per demand of world class cricket. It is made of best selection willow with unbleached condition. Ton matrix is built with hand selected super grade English willow. It consists of extra thick concave edges and delivers exceptional rebound quality. It is equipped with 9 pieces round Sarawak cane handle gives you better control and stability and when this handle is paired with the specially designed scale grip, you enjoy unbeatable performance. This SS English willow cricket bat offers enhanced pick up, large sweet spot and more balance. Top matrix is an impressive cricket bat. SS Ton matrix is ideal for professional and advanced players. This bat provides you light weight pick up, better playing feel and performance. SS Limited Edition Cricket Bat:

SS Limited Edition is top of line legendary cricket bat from SS cricket. This SS English willow cricket bat is specially designed for the front foot dominating and aggressive stroke maker players. SS Limited Edition is designed in conjunction with international players like Shikhar Dhawan. This SS English willow cricket bat is constructed with super grade A+ English willow. This semi oval handle made out of 12 piece imported cane delivers great power, control and flexibility. It consists of scale grip, 40mm edges thickness and 8-12 straight grains. It’s beautifully balanced mid range profile and traditional style spine make it ideal for maximizing explosive power and all over blade performance. SS Silver Edition Cricket Bat:

SS Silver Edition English willow cricket bat is made from handle for selected naturally air dried grade 1 English willow. It has a 9 piece imported Sarawak cane handle for outstanding feel, strong grip and balance which gives you excellent result. This cricket bat is very well balanced and light pick up for playing attacking strokes. It consists of 7-11 straight grains with clear visibility and toe guard fitted for better protection and maintaining the moisture level. SS Silver Edition bat has light weighted design and contoured edges. Weight available is 2lb 8oz to3lb. Its aggressive and powerful shape is ideally suited to the stroke maker with big and wide sweet spot. SS Silver Edition English willow is perfect bat for advance level of players. SS Ton Professional Cricket Bat:

SS Ton Professional English willow cricket bat by Sunridges is designed to the demand of international players at the highest level of competitive play. SS Ton Professional is a grade 1 English willow cricket bat. It is used by many players at club cricket, first class level in Indian domestic cricket circuit. This SS English willow cricket bat is very light pick up and weight about 1280 grams. It consists of unique shape which gives great balance and control. It is equipped with round handle, big edges and high rebound speed. Ton Professional cricket bat exhibits a wide sweet spot zone which increases the probability of boundaries and sixes. This thick and concave edge gives you more strength to respond to deliveries. It is specially designed scale grip for extra comfort and control.

Guide on Spartan Cricket Bats Series

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Spartan is one of the famous brands in the cricket world. This company manufactured wide range of sports product and equipments. Spartan produces the finest quality English willow cricket bats with perfect balance and control. Spartan Cricket Bats are known for its quality, better shape, perfect bat balance and explosive power. Spartan cricket bats are developed in conjunction with Spartan ambassadors including MS Dhoni, Michael Clarke, Chris Gayle and Viv Richards.

Types of Spartan Cricket Bats Series:

There are three types of Spartan cricket bats series. In This post we will explain the Spartan cricket bats Series:

1) MSD Series

2) MC Series

3) CG Series

1) MSD Series Cricket Bat-

Spartan MSD cricket bats are endorsed by International Cricket Players MS Dhoni. Spartan MSD series is releases on name of Indian cricket captain MS Dhoni. This Spartan Cricket Bats series is designed for the powerful and destructive stoke makers whilst maintaining a beautifully balanced pick up. MSD series cricket bats are beautifully balanced mid range profile with full body traditional style spine for all over blade performance maximizing explosive power. Spartan Cricket Bats are equipped with multi color scale grip and colored toe guard which protect your bat from moisture. MSD series cricket bat are suitable for aggressive batsman while its flat face helps those players who want to dominate in game with power and more control on shots.

MSD Limited Edition Cricket Bat–

MSD Limited Edition cricket bat is the top bat in Spartan’s MSD range and made from grade 1 English willow. It is equipped with rounded 9 piece cane handle, and extended thick edges generate perfectly balanced pick up and frightening power. This type of optimized handle will delivered the extra ordinary shock absorbing ability and durability. MSD Limited Edition consists of slightly square toe which is designed to increase the hitting surface area whilst lowering the center of gravity of the bat which promotes greater swing weight and power distribution. It consists of flat face with slight curvature which provides a more even distribution across the face for accurate shot making. Weight of the bat varies from 2lb 8oz-2lb 12oz. MSD Limited Edition cricket bat is designed for aggressive level players.

2) MC Series Cricket Bat-

Spartan MC Cricket bats are endorsed by international test legend Michael Clarke. Spartan Cricket Bats MC Series is releases on name of Australian captain Michael Clarke. This unique middle profile and slightly bow raised belly through the face is positioned for the perfect balance and pick up combined with thick edges which creates an abundance of force. MC range delivers a tremendous all-round power shape that enables our bats to have amazing control, graceful power and perfect for the all-round and destructive players. MC series cricket bats are equipped with the widest of curvature faces with a slightly raised belly providing a maximum rebound system for execution, confidence and power. Spartan Cricket Bats MC series is specially designed for the conventional all-round dominating and elegant stroke maker.

MC Limited Edition Cricket Bat-

MC Limited Edition cricket bat is made from super grade 1 English willow with tradition bat profile. It is equipped with large constant maximum rounded edge profile starting from bat shoulder to bat toe area. Due to its rounded edge, MC limited edition is a destructive cricket bat for powerful stokes. Its nine piece cane handle and multi color grip provide power, flexibility and superb control on bat. This Spartan Cricket Bat spine is traditionally designed while its toe is having unique shape which gives control bat swing. MC Limited Edition bat consist of slight bow for excellent sweet spot zone and beautifully balanced mid range profile that magnifies pick up and ultimate batting experience. Weight of the bat varies from 2lb 8oz-2lb 12oz. MC Limited Edition cricket bat is ideal for top class batsmen who prefer a perfect weight and balanced pick up.

3) CG Series Cricket Bat-

Spartan CG Series Cricket bats are endorsed by international player Chris Gayle. CG is designed to handle Chris Gayle explosive power. This cricket bat is made from fantastic grade 1 English willow with traditional style. Its round handle made out of nine piece cane and rubber which delivers optimal combination of power, flexibility and control. CG cricket bats consists of slightly square toe which is designed to increase the hitting surface area whilst lowering the center of gravity of the bat which promotes superior swing weight and power distribution. It is equipped with flat face and rounded edges which generates perfectly balanced pick up, frightening power. This Spartan Cricket Bats are beautifully balanced mid range profile with full body traditional style spine for all over blade performance maximizing explosive power. Weight of the bat is 2lb 10oz-3lb. Spartan CG authority is perfectly suited to modern 20-20 game.

Guide on Kookaburra Cricket Bats Series

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Kookaburra Cricket Company is world’s leading cricket equipment manufactures with high quality standard. International Cricket Players like Ricky Ponting, A B De Villiers, Steven Davies and Martin Guptill are associated with Kookaburra Cricket bats and enjoying the quality and precision of cricket equipments.

In This blog post we shall explain the Kookaburra English willow Cricket bats Series:

Kookaburra Kahuna Series:

Kookaburra Kahuna Players-

Kookaburra Kahuna Players cricket bat is limited edition and best model from kahuna style which is endorsed by A B De Villiers, Ricky Ponting and Martin Guptill. Kahuna Players bat is manufactured with top quality unbleached English willow with naturally drying process to give maximum performance. Kahuna players cricket bat is equipped with mid blade sweet spot and 34-41mm edge thickness, 12 pieces round cane handle and 58-64mm spine height gives super power, aggression and Control. With flat power plus face profile and thicker edges is designed for power hitter to get the perfect blend of power and test match quality performance. This Kookaburra Cricket Bats is specially designed for secure grip for top hand and flexibility of players grip on bottom. Its powerful profile, square edges, 10mm to 12mm bow and renowned graphics make it ideal for the stroke maker. Weight of the bat is 2lbs 7oz-2lbs 12oz. This Kookaburra Cricket Bats is developed by master bat maker with high standard of kookaburra. Kahuna players bat is suitable for advanced players.

Kookaburra Kahuna 1250-

Kookaburra Kahuna 1250 cricket bat is made of test match quality unbleached English willow construction fitted with a premium round 12 piece cane handle with an xtreme grip which gives perfect blend of strength, control and more power. This kookaburra cricket bat offers enhanced pick up, mid position sweet spot(approx 225mm), max trio grip and edge thickness of 36-41 mm. Weight of the bat is 2lbs 7oz-2lbs 11oz and size available in SH and LB. Its flat power plus face and perfectly designed large edge will provide super bat pick up which is required to deliver powerful hits. Due to its mid and low bow (11-12mm) kahuna prodigy 1250 will ensure the optimize bat balance. Kookaburra Kahuna 1250 is made of professional and aggressive players.

Kookaburra Kahuna 800-

Kookaburra Kahuna 800 cricket bat is made of professional quality unbleached English willow which features a high spine and big edge and dynamic power shaped that allows you to play shots to the boundary with accuracy. This bat is equipped with 12 pieces round Sarawak cane handle, max trio grip and mid blade sweet spot. Weight of the bat is 2lbs 7oz-2lbs 11oz and size available in SH and LB. This kookaburra cricket bat offers enhanced pick up, mid position sweet spot(approx 225mm), max trio grip and edge thickness of 36-41 mm. Due to its mid and low bow (11-12mm) kahuna wonder 800 will ensure the optimize bat balance. Kookaburra Kahuna 800 is developed with advanced kookaburra bat preparation techniques like Hand crafted Power drive, KPP and Xtreme grip.

Kookaburra Kahuna 600-

Kookaburra Kahuna 600 is top class bat in kahuna series which is choice of Ricky Ponting. Kookaburra Kahuna 600 cricket bat is made of premier league quality unbleached English willow with G2 willow grade type. Edge profile of kahuna 600 is square while face profile is flat face with 36mm edge thickness. It is equipped with 12 pieces round handle, 4 to 5mm scallop and 58 to 64mm spine height. Weight of the bat varies from 2lbs 7oz-2lbs 11oz and size available in SH and LB. The sweet spot of kahuna 600 is located 220mm above from toe of the bat mid position sweet spot which gives destructive power. Kahuna 600 bat is suitable for aggressive players.

Kookaburra Ricochet Series:

Kookaburra Ricochet Players-

Kookaburra Ricochet Players cricket bat is lighter specification with spine or edge and best model from Ricochet style which is endorsed by Steven Davies, Jos Buttler , Rob key and Moeen Ali. It is made of unbleached English willow with naturally air drying process to give maximum performance. This bat is an ultra light bat which gives flexibility to deliver improvisational cricketing shots. With the help of high sweet spot and square edge profile, Ricochet players give extra power and control in shots. This bat handle is made of 12 pieces round cane which suits the overall bat profile and give super easy bat handling. The 12mm to 15mm bow, 58 to 64mm spine height and flat power plus surface ensures the perfect bat pick up. Weight of the bat varies from 2lbs 7oz-2lbs 9oz and size available in SH.

Kookaburra Ricochet 1000-

Kookaburra Ricochet 1000 cricket bat is made of test match quality unbleached English willow production fitted with a premium round 12 piece cane handle with an xtreme grip which gives perfect blend of strength, control and more power. This kookaburra cricket bat offers enhanced pick up, mid position sweet spot(approx 225mm from toe), max grip and edge thickness of 34-41 mm. Weight of the bat is 2lbs 7oz-2lbs 9oz and size available in SH and LB. Its flat power plus face and perfectly designed large edge will provide super bat pick up which is required to deliver powerful hits. Due to its mid and low bow (12-15mm) Ricochet genius 1000 will ensure the optimize bat balance. Kookaburra Ricochet 1000 is made of advanced players.

Kookaburra Ricochet 750-

Kookaburra Ricochet 750 is made of professional quality unbleached English willow with traditional process of air drying to give stronger hitting areas. With the help of high sweet spot and square edge profile, Ricochet 750 gives more power and control in shots. This bat handle is made of 12 pieces round cane which suits the overall bat profile and give super easy bat handling. The 12mm to 15mm bow, 58 to 64mm spine height and flat power plus surface ensures the perfect bat pick up and large sweet spot. Weight of the bat varies from 2lbs 7oz-2lbs 9oz and size available in SH and LB. Kookaburra Ricochet 750 bat is suitable for aggressive players.

Kookaburra Ricochet 550-

Kookaburra Ricochet 550 is made of premier league quality unbleached English willow. This bat is preferred choice of England player Steven Davies. Ricochet 550 handle is made from 12 pieces of specially selected cane to offer strength and flexibility. This unique flat face on this model yields greater contact with the ball during stroke play while maximizing power. This bat is specifically designed for exacting standard of modern cricket the max grip combines a secure grip for the top hand and the flexibility of the players grip on bottom. Weight of the bat varies from 2lbs 7oz-2lbs 9oz and size available in SH and LB. Ricochet 750 is developed with advanced and innovative bat manufacturing techniques like: Max Grip, Natural Air Dried and power Drive.

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