Cricket bats

Cricket bats by willow and grade, sizes and weights, profiles, junior bats and knocking in.

English willowGrades and profiles

Kashmir willowValue and durability

Bat sizing & careSize, weight and knocking in

Cricket bats

English willow

ComparisonEnglish Willow vs Kashmir Willow Cricket Bats

Cricket bats

English willow and Kashmir willow cricket bats compared: performance, grades, durability, price and which suits juniors, club players and tape-ball cricket.

Cricket bats

Bat sizing & care

Buying guideCricket Bat Size Chart

Cricket bats

A cricket bat size chart by height and age, from size 1 to Short Handle and Long Handle, plus how to judge weight and pick-up for juniors and adults.

Buying guideHow to Knock In a Cricket Bat

Cricket bats

Why new cricket bats need knocking in, how to oil a bat, how long knocking in takes with a mallet, and how to start using it with old balls.