WHAT DOES ‘KNOCKING IN’ A CRICKET BAT ACTUALLY DO? - Cooper Cricket
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WHAT DOES ‘KNOCKING IN’ A CRICKET BAT ACTUALLY DO?

The reason we ‘knock in’ a cricket bat is to enable it to withstand the pressure of being repeatedly hit by cricket balls without breaking. No matter how keen you are to try out your new bat in the...

AdviceHAVE 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 t...

AdviceTHE 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 th...

AdviceTHE BENEFITS OF KNOCKING IN YOUR BAT! - Cooper Cricket

THE BENEFITS OF KNOCKING IN YOUR BAT!

The lifespan of a cricket bat varies depending on how well the bat is knocked in. The ultimate goal here for the laborious process is to compress the willow into itself (predominantly the edges and...

AdviceVINTAGE 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 co...

AdviceA 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 Geor...