What makes the CA Gold Legend different from other CA Gold bats?

The Gold Legend is the flagship of CA's Gold range. No stickers — a unique serial number is laser-carved onto each blade and the grip is CA emblem-sealed. Grade 1 English willow with 12+ straight grains, individually handcrafted by CA's most experienced craftsmen.

What is the laser-carved serial number?

Every Gold Legend bat has a unique serial number laser-carved directly onto the blade — not a sticker. This is a mark of individual craftsmanship and premium status. The CA emblem is also heat-sealed onto the grip as a seal of authenticity.

Does the CA Gold Legend need knocking in before use?

Yes — all English willow bats require knocking in before match use. If bat preparation is enabled we oil, machine-knock and fit a scuff sheet before dispatch so it arrives ready to play.

Can I add a replacement grip before dispatch?

Yes. Select an extra grip in the add-ons section and we will fit it before the bat leaves us. Available in Gray-Nicolls, GM Terrain and SG Player options.

How do I choose the right weight for the CA Gold Legend?

Most players opt for 2lb 7oz to 2lb 10oz. The full-profile blade picks up exceptionally well. This is a bat worth getting exactly right — message Yaseer on WhatsApp for a personal recommendation based on your playing style.

CA Sports · Gold Legend

CA Gold Legend

£649.99

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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 Gold Legend is the pinnacle of CA Sports' Gold range — the flagship model that sits at the very top of the Gold lineup, sitting alongside the CA Pro Legend as one of the most premium bats CA makes. CA has been making cricket bats since 1958, and the Gold Legend is the distillation of that heritage: only the most carefully selected Grade 1 English willow clefts are chosen, and each bat is finished by CA's most experienced craftsmen to a standard that speaks for itself at the crease.

The bat carries 12+ straight grains — and rather than covering the blade in stickers, CA let the willow do the talking. Each Gold Legend features a unique laser-carved serial number directly on the blade and a CA emblem-sealed grip, making every bat an individual piece of craftsmanship. The full-profile blade delivers an excellent pick-up and responsive feel, with a strongly bonded cane handle providing vibration dampening and confident control through long innings.

CA's Glass Protek technology protects the toe at the factory. 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 Gold Legend ships in CA's special prestige packaging — a bat that arrives feeling like an occasion before you've even picked it up.

At a glance

English Willow

12+ Straight Grains

Laser-Carved Serial Number

Prestige Packaging

Specifications

Brand	CA Sports
Model	Gold Legend
Willow	Grade 1 English Willow
Blade	Full profile, duckbill toe, super selected willow, no sticker — laser-carved finish
Sweet spot	Full profile, excellent pick-up and feel
Profile	Full profile, wide playing area
Handle	Strongly bonded cane handle, CA emblem-sealed grip
Size	Short handle (SH)
Protection	Glass Protek technology
Finish	Laser-carved serial number, no stickers or decals, CA emblem grip seal
Condition	Requires knocking in before match use
Included	Bat case
Weights	Multiple options — shown per variant

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Frequently asked questions

The Gold Legend is the flagship of CA's Gold range — the highest model in the lineup. Where other CA Gold bats carry 3D stickers, the Legend has none: instead, CA laser-carves a unique serial number directly onto the blade and seals the grip with the CA emblem. Each bat is individually handcrafted from super selected English willow with 12+ straight grains. It is built for serious cricketers who want the very best the Gold range has to offer.

Every CA Pro Legend bat is individually serialised — a unique number is laser-carved directly onto the blade rather than applied via a sticker. This is a mark of the bat's premium status and individual craftsmanship. No two Pro Legends are identical. The CA emblem is also heat-sealed onto the grip as a further seal of authenticity.

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 the Gold Legend. The full-profile blade picks up extremely well for its size — many players can comfortably bat with the upper end of that range. This is a bat worth getting exactly right, so message Yaseer on WhatsApp for a personal recommendation based on your style and format.

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