Wular Sports is a handcrafted Kashmiri Willow cricket bat manufacturer based in Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, India, with a factory running since 2015 and an online store live since 2025. Every bat is made by hand from naturally seasoned willow, fitted with a Singapore cane handle and fully knocked and oiled before it ships. Here is how the craft works, step by step, from founder Moin Wani's workshop to your kit bag.
Who is behind Wular Sports?
Wular Sports was founded by Moin Wani in Srinagar. The workshop has been making bats since 2015, building quietly on the region's long tradition of willow craftsmanship, and moved online in 2025 to reach players across India. The brand's name comes from Wular Lake, the largest freshwater lake in Jammu & Kashmir, and its promise is simple: honest, handcrafted bats at honest prices, with no shortcuts on the willow.
Why Kashmir willow?
Kashmir willow is grown in the Kashmir Valley and has become one of the most respected bat timbers in the game. It offers an excellent balance of strength and ping at a price that serious club and street cricketers can actually afford. Wular Sports sources this willow and seasons it naturally for one to three years before a single bat is shaped, which is what gives the blades their firm, responsive feel.
How is a Wular Sports bat made?
The process starts with the cleft. Wular selects seasoned Kashmir willow and shapes each blade by hand to its intended profile and weight. The blade is then pressed hard to firm the face and bring the middle to life, and fitted with a Singapore cane handle for shock absorption and control. The bat is finished, oiled and knocked-in in the workshop, so it arrives ready to play rather than needing weeks of preparation. Throughout, the aim is consistency: a hard-pressed Kashmir willow face, a clean ramp or flat profile and a handle that feels secure from the first ball.
Seasoning and pressing
Seasoning is where the quality is decided. Wular's willow rests naturally for one to three years, which lets the moisture leave the wood slowly and evenly. A properly seasoned cleft is lighter, stronger and less likely to crack. After shaping, the blade is hard-pressed, which compresses the face and creates the sweet spot that makes the ball ping off the middle.
Profiles and scoops
Wular offers a few distinct profiles, each built for a different player. The ramp scoop on the Legacy 2.0 adds pickup and power for hard tennis and heavy balls, the flat non-scoop face of the Legacy 1.0 and Bahubali keeps timing simple, and the honeycomb scoop on the AK-47 strips weight for quick, soft tennis play.
Handles and finish
Every bat is fitted with a Singapore cane handle, which absorbs the shock of a hard ball and gives a secure, controlled feel in the top hand. The bat is then oiled and knocked-in in the workshop — a step many makers leave to the buyer. Because Wular does it before shipping, the bat is genuinely ready to play the day it arrives, not weeks later.
Which Wular Sports bat should you choose?
Your choice comes down to the ball you face. Hard tennis and tape ball players should look at the flat-faced Legacy 1.0 or Bahubali, stepping up to the hard-pressed Legacy 2.0 for heavier balls. Soft tennis players want the light, scooped AK-47. And if you play with a proper leather ball, the Grade A+ leather cricket bat is built for it, with 5–12 grains, 1150–1250g and a non-scoop profile.
The full Wular Sports range at a glance
| Feature | Legacy 1.0 | Legacy 2.0 | Bahubali | AK-47 | Leather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | ₹2,799 (MRP ₹4,000) | ₹3,499 (MRP ₹4,600) | ₹2,999 (MRP ₹4,500) | ₹1,999 (MRP ₹3,000) | ₹4,799 (MRP ₹6,500) |
| Willow | Grade A Kashmir | Premium 3-yr seasoned Kashmir | Kashmir ~1yr seasoned | Soft tennis | Grade A+ |
| Weight | 950–1050g | 980–1100g | 950–1100g | 820–950g | 1150–1250g |
| Edges | 48–52mm | 48–52mm | 46–52mm | 40–45mm | — |
| Face | 4.4" | 4.5" | 4.4" | 4.3" | — |
| Profile | Flat non-scoop | Ramp scoop, hard-pressed | Flat non-scoop | Honeycomb scoop | Non-scoop |
| Best for | Hard tennis | Hard tennis, heavy balls | Hard tennis / tape ball | Soft tennis | Leather-ball cricket |
What do you get with every order?
Every Wular Sports bat comes with the same back-up, because the craft does not stop at the workshop door:
- Free delivery anywhere in India.
- A 1-year warranty on your bat.
- 7-day returns if it is not the right fit.
- Cash on delivery (COD) so you can pay on arrival.
How to reach the workshop
If you want to ask about a bat, check stock or simply talk willow, the team is easy to reach. Message on WhatsApp at +91 93206 22451, email wularsports@gmail.com, or follow @wular.sports on Instagram and @wularsports on YouTube to watch the bats take shape. Whether you are a gully regular or a club cricketer, the same handcrafted standard goes into every blade that leaves Srinagar.
Written by Moin Wani, founder of Wular Sports. Published Jul 15, 2026.
How does Wular Sports control quality in the workshop?
Every bat passes through the same hands and the same checks before it leaves Srinagar. The willow cleft is inspected for grain and density, shaped to its profile, hard-pressed, and fitted with a Singapore cane handle. Before dispatch the bat is oiled, knocked in and checked for balance, edge shape and finish. Because the workshop is small and founder-run, a single pair of eyes — Moin Wani's — sees each blade through from cleft to courier. That consistency is what keeps the flat-faced Legacy 1.0, the ramp-scooped Legacy 2.0 and the Bahubali playing to the same standard, bat after bat.
Can I order a customised bat?
Yes. Wular Sports offers full customisation for both tennis and leather ball bats, including blade profile, scoop, weight range, length, handle type, toe guard, sticker design and finish. Custom bats are handmade to order from the same seasoned Kashmir willow used in the standard range, so the build quality is identical. To place a custom order, use the customisation section on the homepage or message the workshop directly on WhatsApp at +91 93206 22451 and describe exactly what you want.
Why does handcrafting matter for your game?
A machine can shape willow, but it cannot judge how a particular cleft will play. Handcrafting lets the maker feel the density of each piece, press it to the right firmness and balance the bat for the player, rather than stamping it to a template. For hard tennis, where the heavier ball punishes inconsistency, that judgement shows up as a bigger effective sweet spot, better pickup and a longer working life. It is the difference between a bat that feels alive from the first ball and one that only looks the part — and it is the standard every Wular Sports bat is built to in Srinagar.
Where does the Wular Sports name come from?
Wular Sports takes its name from Wular Lake, the largest freshwater lake in Jammu and Kashmir. The name reflects the brand's roots in the valley and its promise to build honest, handcrafted bats with no shortcuts on the willow. It is a small detail, but it signals the same care and patience that go into every bat that leaves the Srinagar workshop — the same patience that seasons willow for up to three years before it ever reaches a player's hands.
