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CA Sports · BA 56 Players Edition · Babar Azam

CA BA 56 Players Edition

£449.99

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Every bat is oiled, left to dry for 24 hours, given 12,000 knocks by our knocking machine, then fitted with a scuff sheet and edge tape. It arrives fully match ready.

  • Oiled with linseed
  • 24 hr drying time
  • 12,000 machine knocks
  • Scuff sheet applied
  • Edge tape fitted
  • Match ready dispatch
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About this bat

The CA BA 56 Players Edition is a significant step up within CA Sports' Babar Azam signature range — built for club and semi-professional cricketers who want a higher-grade willow and a more powerful profile than the standard BA 56. Individually 5-star tested before dispatch, the Players Edition is built to a tighter quality standard, with selectively sourced willow and a refined blade that delivers both more power and more feel at contact.

The blade features a mid-to-low profile with a wide playing area, large edges, and a clean bat face designed for powerful front-foot stroke play. The multi-piece treble spring cane handle provides superior vibration dampening and flexibility compared to the base model, while the grooved BA 56 grip offers enhanced comfort and control through long innings. Pick-up is light for the profile — a hallmark of the BA 56 range.

CA's Glass Protek technology is applied to the toe and face at the factory, reinforcing the willow surface against early cracking and wear. As with all English willow bats, oiling and knocking in is required before match use — where bat preparation is enabled, we complete this fully before dispatch so the bat arrives ready to play. The bat ships with Babar Azam's distinctive BA 56 Players Edition stickers and a designer carry bag.

At a glance

English Willow
Mid-to-Low Sweet Spot
Glass Protek Face
Includes Bat Case

Specifications

BrandCA Sports
ModelBA 56 Players Edition
WillowEnglish Willow
BladeMid-to-low profile, wide playing area, large edges, clean bat face
Sweet spotMid-to-low
ProfileFull profile, wide playing area
HandleMulti-piece treble spring cane handle, grooved BA 56 grip
SizeShort handle (SH)
ProtectionGlass Protek technology
Finish3D embossed CA branding
ConditionRequires knocking in before match use
IncludedBat case
WeightsMultiple options — shown per variant

Frequently asked questions

The Players Edition sits above the standard BA 56 in the range. It uses higher-grade, individually selected willow and is 5-star tested before dispatch. The blade moves to a more powerful mid-to-low profile with a wider playing area, and the multi-piece treble spring cane handle offers improved flexibility and vibration dampening compared to the base model.
Glass Protek is CA's proprietary face treatment — a reinforcing layer applied directly to the willow surface at the factory. It protects against early surface cracking and extends the lifespan of the bat's face. It does not replace the need to knock the bat in before use.
Yes — all English willow bats require knocking in before match use. If our bat preparation service is enabled, we oil, machine-knock and fit a scuff sheet before dispatch so it arrives ready to play. If preparing it yourself, start with light oiling, leave it to dry overnight, then progress from light to heavy knocking over several sessions.
Yes. Select an extra grip in the add-ons section and we'll fit it to the bat before it leaves us. Available in Gray-Nicolls, GM Terrain and SG Player options.
Available weights and handle types are listed as variants on the product page. If you're unsure which suits your game, message Yaseer on WhatsApp and he'll help you choose.
Most players opt for between 2lb 7oz and 2lb 10oz for this bat. The treble spring handle and mid-to-low profile carry well at heavier weights for power players, while lighter options suit stroke-makers who prioritise timing and feel. Message Yaseer on WhatsApp for a personal recommendation based on your playing style.
CA BA 56 Players Edition £449.99