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FIX YOUR OLD BAT OR BUY A NEW BAT? - Cooper Cricket

Fix your old bat or buy a new bat?

This is a very tricky question and one without a straightforward answer. There is no standard amount of time or use that determines when it is time to buy a new cricket bat. A bat can last many years. Some say it will last roughly 1000-1500 runs. Others prefer to measure it as three or four seasons, but it all depends on how much you use it and how well you maintain it.

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DOES YOUR BAT HANDLE NEED REPLACING? - Cooper Cricket

Does your bat handle need replacing?

There are a lot of things that can go wrong with your bat handle, and it might not be immediately obvious that there is a problem. So, what should you check for?

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HAVE YOU GOT YOUR BAT READY FOR THE UPCOMING SEASON? - Cooper Cricket

Have you got your bat ready for the upcoming season?

To set you up for success in the new season, there are a few general maintenance jobs you need to do on your bat and some potential issues you need to look out for before jumping into pre-season training. Follow our three top tips for getting your bat into shape for next season.

  1. OIL YOUR BAT
  2. REPAIR SHOULDER CRACKS
  3. TOE PROTECTION.

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LOTS OF REPAIRS! - Cooper Cricket

Lots of repairs

We know it's unfortunate that your bat might break, however rest assured that standard repairs are guaranteed back to you within ten days of your bat reaching the workshop, or the standard repair is free.

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BACK IN THE WORKSHOP - Cooper Cricket

Back in the workshop

It has been a great Christmas and New Year break for us and hopefully you as well!

We are back at it here in the workshop with plenty of repairs happening before the season kicks off again and below are some examples of what we have been working on.

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THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN HANDLE TYPES - Cooper Cricket

The difference between handle types

There are quite a few different variations of handle types on the market today and it can be confusing trying to find the perfect one for you. At Cooper Cricket, we shape three main handle types that are custom-made to front-foot players, back-foot players and the best of both worlds.

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VINTAGE BAT RESTORATION - Cooper Cricket

Vintage bat restoration

Nothing touches our hearts more than when we have the opportunity to refurbish vintage bats that are of huge importance. We love being able to perform refurbishments on vintage bats and when one comes waltzing through our doors, we go the extra...

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A DAY OUT AT THE ALBERTON ORMEAU CRICKET CLUB - Cooper Cricket

A day out at the Alberton Ormeau Cricket Club

Alberton Ormeau Cricket Club had invited us down to make some cricket bats while they hosted their Celebrity Cricket Match for 2021 that featured the likes of Nathan Hauritz, Chris Hartley and Georgia Prestwidge just to name a few.

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TODAY IN THE WORKSHOP - Cooper Cricket

Today in the workshop

We always find ourselves with plenty of repairs to do and today is no different. Broken toes and general cleanups are the main flavour this week and below are a few examples of this.

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