BAT CARE

Knocking In

All bats are double pressed, but proper ‘knocking in’ is essential. It compresses the willow fibres, strengthening the bat for impact. Use a bat mallet to gently strike the face and edges, increasing force gradually. A bat is ready when no seam marks appear from a leather ball. Proper knocking in boosts performance and lifespan. Never use a bat in a match before it’s fully prepared.

WARNING: Do not use the bat in match conditions until it is fully knocked in and prepared, or it may cause damage.

Knocking In

All bats are double pressed, but proper ‘knocking in’ is essential. It compresses the willow fibres, strengthening the bat for impact. Use a bat mallet to gently strike the face and edges, increasing force gradually. A bat is ready when no seam marks appear from a leather ball. Proper knocking in boosts performance and lifespan. Never use a bat in a match before it’s fully prepared.

WARNIING: Do not use the bat in match condition until it is fully knocked in and prepared, or it may cause damage.

ANTI-SCUFF SHEET​

We recommend the use of an Anti Scuff Sheet on your bat as it can vastly improve its lifespan. It helps protect the edges of the blade as well as the face.

Toe Guard

Toe guards can help to protect the toe of the bat from feathering during use and stops moisture from being absorbed into the toe area. However, some players prefer the natural “feel” so our bats do not have a toe guard applied. We can apply one at the time of purchase if required but it will marginally affect the weight distribution and hence, the pickup of the bat.

General Advice​

1) Moisture (e.g. water) should not be allowed to penetrate your bat, particularly at the base/toe of the blade as this can cause swelling and splitting of the willow.

2) Extreme heat should be avoided, e.g. car boots/interiors or utility rooms. Drying out will cause cracking and splits. Store in a moderate temperature to help preserve the condition of the willow.

Toe Guard

Toe guards can help to protect the toe of the bat from feathering during use and stops moisture from being absorbed into the toe area. However, some players prefer the natural “feel” so our bats do not have a toe guard applied. We can apply one at the time of purchase if required but it will marginally affect the weight distribution and hence, the pickup of the bat.

General Advice

1) Moisture (e.g. water) should not be allowed to penetrate your bat, particularly at the base/toe of the blade as this can cause swelling and splitting of the willow.

2) Extreme heat should be avoided, e.g. car boots/interiors or utility rooms. Drying out will cause cracking and splits. Store in a moderate temperature to help preserve the condition of the willow.

Please Note - NEVER

  • Over oil a bat making the willow dead with no ping.
  • Wash a bat clean with water – never wash the bat with water.
  • Expose the bat to damp conditions.
  • Constantly tapping the toe of the bat in the crease on a wet wicket, thus saturating the base of the bat, causing the pressing to lift and the base of the bat to swell and generally crack horizontally.
  • Excessive use bowling machines – this will damage bats due to the hardness of balls. We recommend to use an old bat for bowling machines.
  • Using cheap cricket balls (especially those with hard centers) which bruise and dent the willow. Many bats are dented due to this reason.
  • Continue to play with a damaged bat causing the bat to become non-repairable.

ENGLISH WILLOW is a natural product prone to superficial damage from the impact of a cricket ball, hence proper preparation is paramount to avoid damage.

Minor cracks and indentations are common on all cricket bats due to the nature of the sport (soft willow vs hard ball) and are not warrantable items.

BAT CARE

Knocking In

All bats are double pressed, but proper ‘knocking in’ is essential. It compresses the willow fibres, strengthening the bat for impact. Use a bat mallet to gently strike the face and edges, increasing force gradually. A bat is ready when no seam marks appear from a leather ball. Proper knocking in boosts performance and lifespan. Never use a bat in a match before it’s fully prepared.

WARNING: Do not use the bat in match conditions until it is fully knocked in and prepared, or it may cause damage.

Knocking In

All bats are double pressed, but proper ‘knocking in’ is essential. It compresses the willow fibres, strengthening the bat for impact. Use a bat mallet to gently strike the face and edges, increasing force gradually. A bat is ready when no seam marks appear from a leather ball. Proper knocking in boosts performance and lifespan. Never use a bat in a match before it’s fully prepared.

WARNING: Do not use the bat in match conditions until it is fully knocked in and prepared, or it may cause damage.

ANTI-SCUFF SHEET​

We recommend the use of an Anti Scuff Sheet on your bat as it can vastly improve its lifespan. It helps protect the edges of the blade as well as the face.

Toe Guard

Toe guards can help to protect the toe of the bat from feathering during use and stops moisture from being absorbed into the toe area. However, some players prefer the natural “feel” so our bats do not have a toe guard applied. We can apply one at the time of purchase if required but it will marginally affect the weight distribution and hence, the pickup of the bat.

General Advice​

1) Moisture (e.g. water) should not be allowed to penetrate your bat, particularly at the base/toe of the blade as this can cause swelling and splitting of the willow.

2) Extreme heat should be avoided, e.g. car boots/interiors or utility rooms. Drying out will cause cracking and splits. Store in a moderate temperature to help preserve the condition of the willow.

Toe Guard

Toe guards can help to protect the toe of the bat from feathering during use and stops moisture from being absorbed into the toe area. However, some players prefer the natural “feel” so our bats do not have a toe guard applied. We can apply one at the time of purchase if required but it will marginally affect the weight distribution and hence, the pickup of the bat.

General Advice

1) Moisture (e.g. water) should not be allowed to penetrate your bat, particularly at the base/toe of the blade as this can cause swelling and splitting of the willow.

2) Extreme heat should be avoided, e.g. car boots/interiors or utility rooms. Drying out will cause cracking and splits. Store in a moderate temperature to help preserve the condition of the willow.

Please Note - NEVER

  • Over oil a bat making the willow dead with no ping.
  • Wash a bat clean with water – never wash the bat with water.
  • Expose the bat to damp conditions.
  • Constantly tapping the toe of the bat in the crease on a wet wicket, thus saturating the base of the bat, causing the pressing to lift and the base of the bat to swell and generally crack horizontally.
  • Excessive use bowling machines – this will damage bats due to the hardness of balls. We recommend to use an old bat for bowling machines.
  • Using cheap cricket balls (especially those with hard centers) which bruise and dent the willow. Many bats are dented due to this reason.
  • Continue to play with a damaged bat causing the bat to become non-repairable.

ENGLISH WILLOW is a natural product prone to superficial damage from the impact of a cricket ball, hence proper preparation is paramount to avoid damage.

Minor cracks and indentations are common on all cricket bats due to the nature of the sport (soft willow vs hard ball) and are not warrantable items.

BAT CARE

Knocking In

All bats are double pressed, but proper ‘knocking in’ is essential. It compresses the willow fibres, strengthening the bat for impact. Use a bat mallet to gently strike the face and edges, increasing force gradually. A bat is ready when no seam marks appear from a leather ball. Proper knocking in boosts performance and lifespan. Never use a bat in a match before it’s fully prepared.

WARNING: Do not use the bat in match conditions until it is fully knocked in and prepared, or it may cause damage.

Knocking In

All bats are double pressed, but proper ‘knocking in’ is essential. It compresses the willow fibres, strengthening the bat for impact. Use a bat mallet to gently strike the face and edges, increasing force gradually. A bat is ready when no seam marks appear from a leather ball. Proper knocking in boosts performance and lifespan. Never use a bat in a match before it’s fully prepared.

WARNIING: Do not use the bat in match condition until it is fully knocked in and prepared, or it may cause damage.

ANTI-SCUFF SHEET​

We recommend the use of an Anti Scuff Sheet on your bat as it can vastly improve its lifespan. It helps protect the edges of the blade as well as the face.

Toe Guard

Toe guards can help to protect the toe of the bat from feathering during use and stops moisture from being absorbed into the toe area. However, some players prefer the natural “feel” so our bats do not have a toe guard applied. We can apply one at the time of purchase if required but it will marginally affect the weight distribution and hence, the pickup of the bat.

General Advice​

1) Moisture (e.g. water) should not be allowed to penetrate your bat, particularly at the base/toe of the blade as this can cause swelling and splitting of the willow.

2) Extreme heat should be avoided, e.g. car boots/interiors or utility rooms. Drying out will cause cracking and splits. Store in a moderate temperature to help preserve the condition of the willow.

Toe Guard

Toe guards can help to protect the toe of the bat from feathering during use and stops moisture from being absorbed into the toe area. However, some players prefer the natural “feel” so our bats do not have a toe guard applied. We can apply one at the time of purchase if required but it will marginally affect the weight distribution and hence, the pickup of the bat.

General Advice

1) Moisture (e.g. water) should not be allowed to penetrate your bat, particularly at the base/toe of the blade as this can cause swelling and splitting of the willow.

2) Extreme heat should be avoided, e.g. car boots/interiors or utility rooms. Drying out will cause cracking and splits. Store in a moderate temperature to help preserve the condition of the willow.

Please Note - NEVER

  • Over oil a bat making the willow dead with no ping.
  • Wash a bat clean with water – never wash the bat with water.
  • Expose the bat to damp conditions.
  • Constantly tapping the toe of the bat in the crease on a wet wicket, thus saturating the base of the bat, causing the pressing to lift and the base of the bat to swell and generally crack horizontally.
  • Excessive use bowling machines – this will damage bats due to the hardness of balls. We recommend to use an old bat for bowling machines.
  • Using cheap cricket balls (especially those with hard centers) which bruise and dent the willow. Many bats are dented due to this reason.
  • Continue to play with a damaged bat causing the bat to become non-repairable.

ENGLISH WILLOW is a natural product prone to superficial damage from the impact of a cricket ball, hence proper preparation is paramount to avoid damage.

Minor cracks and indentations are common on all cricket bats due to the nature of the sport (soft willow vs hard ball) and are not warrantable items.