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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.
Cricket bat making is more than just a craft—it’s a passion, a challenge, and for those of us who do it, a privilege. At Cooper Cricket, the journey started in a garage, fueled by a deep love for the game and a desire to create something tangible, something meaningful.
For those of you who love to drive but still play a 360° game, our Original cricket bat is the best choice for you. With a true middle the Original provides the best opportunity to power through both your straight and cross bat shots.
We’re thrilled to announce that we have an extensive selection of hundreds of customisable clefts available both in-store and online, ready for you to explore. Each cleft is the finest quality, genuine English willow. These clefts come in a range of fantastic weights, making them incredibly adaptable and easily tailored to suit your specific playing style and preferences.
What size of bat should I use?
When serious cricketers are facing 100's or 1000's of balls each week, the life expectancy of their high-grade match bat can be shortened if over-used in the nets.
To overcome this, it is becoming more popular for players to have a practice bat made to match their game bat.
Butterfly English willow comes from the same tree as other grades of English willow however, it gets its name from the butterfly shaped stain across the face.
This stain is caused from a branch being pruned as the tree is growing over a 10 - 15 year period. It causes a visible scar which creates a tough point that makes a cricket bat with good ping, great performance and longevity.
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.
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.