Our promise
If the player succeeds, we succeed.
What makes a Cooper
Made in Brisbane
Every bat is built start to finish in our Northgate workshop. Nothing is outsourced.
Graded by hand
Players Grade and Grade 1, 2 and 3 English willow, chosen and shaped for you.
Backed for the long game
Repairs, knock-ins and honest advice. We are here long after the sale.
It starts with the willow.
There is nothing quite like the grain of good English willow. We make every Cooper in Brisbane by hand, refined with technology, so the bat you pick up is consistent and true, every time. A bat you trust is a bat that lets you play your own game. Our heart is in it for the player.
Whatever your level, there is a Cooper for it
Build your bat. Or let me help you choose.
I am Rod, the founder of Cooper Cricket. If you know what you want, jump into the Custom Bat Builder and design it from scratch. Not sure where to start? Answer a few quick questions and I will point you at the right bat for how you play.
Every bat has a season left in it.
We repair, restore and re-balance cricket bats of every brand. Fixed quotes from photos, and a 10 day guarantee: if we do not have it back to you in ten days, the standard repair is free.
Cricket is life.
The flashy stuff with the pros is great. But really it is about the kid who walks a little taller on Monday because of what they did on Saturday. A great bat makes everything better. That is what we are here for.
From our workshop to the world stage.
Plenty of you knew Josh Brown when he was here making bats with us. He built his own, walked out at the Gabba on New Year's Day and lit it up. He plays around the world now, but he is still one of ours.
From the workshop
A lot of players bring bats into the workshop thinking the bat is dead. They wonder if it needs oiling, or if it’s time for a new one. The first thing we look at is the handle.
If the handle has started to break down, energy gets lost through the bat instead of transferring cleanly into the ball.
We’re pleased to supply genuine English willow clefts and part made cricket bats to bat makers right across Australia, sourced direct from England and supplied from our Brisbane workshop.
This time of year, the workshop fills up with more than just the sound of tools and timber, it fills up with stories. Players wander in to have a bat repaired, to grab an extra set of gloves, or just to have a yarn, and with them comes summer - long days, hard work, and seasons taking shape.
We hear about early mornings at training, about hours spent in the nets, about preparation finally paying off.
Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 44 Google reviews
What players say.
Rod very kindly showed me his workshop and process whilst I was visiting Brisbane, and the guy really knows his stuff.
— Guy GibsonGoogle review
My boys love their Cooper bats! Excellent quality, looks professional and feels great to bat with.
— Amy DyerGoogle review
Sensational bat maker. Even my refurbished bats are like new! Couldn't recommend anybody else.
— v8maniac888Google review
Absolute brilliant service and craftsmanship personalised to the cricketer. Staff are all professional and helpful.
— Judith KabelGoogle review
Excellent communication, patience and analysis of how the old bats needed to be rounded and weighted. 7 stars to Rod.
— Rajat SainiGoogle review
Rod is an incredibly kind and generous individual. He's friendly, knowledgeable, and always goes the extra mile.
— Gurbhej SinghGoogle review
Professional, friendly and knowledgeable. Did a great job on both bats, particularly the Screaming Cat. His passion to work on this bat will not be forgotten.
— Luke KellyGoogle review
Excellent service always, Rod is great and very helpful. Highly recommended.
— Nilesh PatelGoogle review
Your bat. Your spec. Your confidence.
About five minutes to design. Made to order in our Brisbane workshop.