The Ihsan X3 English Willow Cricket Bat — listed by the maker as the Lynx X3 — is the classic shape in Ihsan's X Series. It pairs a traditional face profile with a large mid-to-low swell and thick contoured edges, built for batters who score all round the ground.

What makes the X3 hit is what Ihsan leave in rather than take out: minimal concaving keeps wood behind the middle, while a reduced shoulder and toe keep the blade moving through the shot. Every bat here is individually photographed, so you choose the exact one.

Ihsan X3 specifications

Traditional face, large swell

The X3 is the X Series bat for players who want a classic feel rather than an engineered one. The face is traditional, the swell is large and sits mid-to-low, and the middle is positioned so the bat works on the front foot without going dead when you rock back. Thick contoured edges give you something to hit with when you are not perfectly in line.

Minimal concaving and reduced shoulder

Most modern bats scoop the back of the blade heavily. The X3 does not. Keeping concaving to a minimum leaves more wood directly behind the hitting area, and Ihsan claw back the balance elsewhere — a reduced shoulder and toe, so the blade still comes through cleanly instead of feeling blunt at the top.

Handle and control

Ihsan offer the X3 with a semi-oval or round handle so you can match your grip preference, finished for comfort and blade control. Want a thicker handle or a chevron grip? Add an extra grip above and we will fit it before dispatch.

English willow and individual bat selection

Willow is natural, so grain count, colour, markings and edge depth vary bat to bat — the table above is the build Ihsan work to. Crystal Sports photographs every available Ihsan X3, so what you see in the selector is the bat that gets dispatched. Short Handle is stocked as standard, Harrow and Long Blade to order.

Knocking in and bat preparation

English willow must be prepared before facing a hard ball, unless it is already fully knocked in. Our optional Bat Preparation service covers linseed oil, 24 hours drying, 12,000 machine knocks, a scuff sheet and edge tape. Add a fitted toe guard too if the bat will see damp outfields or nets on hard surfaces.

Who is the Ihsan X3 for?

• Club and league cricketers wanting Grade 1 English willow in a classic shape
• Batters who play front and back foot equally
• Players who want an X Series bat without stepping up to the X1
• Anyone who wants to choose the exact bat before it ships

Buy the Ihsan X3 cricket bat in the UK

Crystal Sports is an independent cricket shop in Luton, Bedfordshire, stocking the Lynx X3 alongside the wider Ihsan cricket bat range. Order online with tracked UK delivery, or visit Unit 2, 200 Dunstable Road, Luton LU4 8JL to compare them in person.