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Testing methodology
Every recommendation on CricketReviewed follows the same process, so you can compare pages with confidence.
Safety standards
Helmets and protection are compared on the standards they meet, and every helmet guide says which standard applies.
A clear verdict
Each guide says who the kit suits, who should look elsewhere, and what to check before you buy.
No paid placements
Brands cannot buy a review or a spot on a list. Partner codes save you money; they never decide what we recommend.
Kept current
Prices are dated, codes are updated across the site at once, and pages are revised when a product, standard or rule changes.
Where our facts come from
We use manufacturers' published specifications (willow grade, weight, size, profile), the British Standard BS 7928:2013 for cricket helmets, ECB and ICC equipment regulations, and published guidance from national cricket boards on junior sizing.
What we check, by product type
| Bats | Willow type and grade, size for your height, weight and pickup, profile, edges and knocking-in needs. |
|---|---|
| Helmets | BS 7928:2013 certification, grille type, fit and adjustment, ventilation and weight. |
| Pads & gloves | Size, weight, protection materials, straps, finger protection and left- or right-handed fit. |
| Shoes | Full spikes, half spikes or rubber soles, ankle support, sizing and replaceable spikes. |
| Balls | Leather or synthetic, weight for age group, seam quality and match or practice grade. |
Hands-on testing versus research
A review carries a "Hands-on tested" badge only when our team has used the product, and it lists the date and what we did. Every other page is built from published specs, governing-body rules, the brand's own documentation and owner feedback, and says so. Comparisons are research-based unless marked otherwise.
Prices and codes
Prices come from each brand's own store and are dated on every review. Reader codes come directly from the brands we partner with. When a brand changes an offer, we update the code everywhere it appears on the site at once.
Corrections
If you spot something out of date, email info@cricketreviewed.com and we'll check it and fix it.