NEWS

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.

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.

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...

We've just released our latest #howto video - How To Oil a Cricket Bat.

In this video, Rod Grey shows you how to oil a brand new bat and how to clean and oil on older bat between seasons.

Not sure what it is lately, but we have been seeing lots of toes in need of repair. The great thing is that busted toes are more often than not, very repairable.

Over the years the cricket bat's evolution has been quite amazing.

Back when things were black and white, cricket bats were made just like they are now. English willow, cane handle, binding to keep the handle and bat joint strong and a grip. The difference was that the willow had more moisture in it and bats were oiled regularly with linseed oil.