The DSC Blak 400 is a high-performance English Willow cricket bat designed for aggressive players who Favor powerful, dominating strokes. Handcrafted by master artisans in India, it features massive edges and a pronounced bow to optimize balance and strike-play.
Key Performance Features
- Massive Edges: Features tournament-spec edges ranging from 38mm to 40mm, providing a large “drive zone” for powerful hitting.
- Sweet Spot: Designed with a mid-to-low sweet spot, making it ideal for assertive play on subcontinental pitches where bounce may be lower.
- Pronounced Bow: The blade’s performance-optimized curvature enhances stroke play and allows for a lighter pick-up despite the bat’s thick profile.
- Extended Power Zone: This design feature ensures a “monstrous” hitting area, maximizing the transfer of energy to the ball upon impact.
Technical Specifications
- Willow Grade: Typically crafted from Grade 1 or Grade 2 English Willow, featuring 7 to 9 straight grains.
- Weight Range: Standard weights fall between 1160g and 1225g (approx. 2lb 8oz to 2lb 10oz).
- Handle: Equipped with a treble-spring Singapore cane handle (often 9-piece) for maximum shock absorption and a firm Hex-Tech grip.
- Spine Profile: Features a high spine for improved balance and a full profile with minimal concaving.
Expert Reviews & Insights
- The Cricketer testers gave the bat an overall score of 7.6, noting it delivers significant power “off the middle”.
- Build Quality: it as feeling “a bit thick” like a “plank of wood,” though others praised its remarkably lightweight profile relative to its power.
- Handle Preference: Some testers noted that the handles tend to be slightly thin, following modern trends.













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