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

August 6, 2022
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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.

January 4, 2022
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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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October 7, 2021
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Our new bat wall and range

Our motto is 'Your Bat, Your Way' which means we can make any bat to suit your style. Whilst we can shape any kind of bat that comes through our doors, our bat wall displays 12 predefined styles that we can customise to your liking!

September 29, 2021
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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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August 9, 2021
0 commentson A day out at the Alberton Ormeau Cricket Club

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.

March 9, 2021
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Square toes vs round toes

Traditionally cricket bats have had varying degrees of round toes throughout the years; however, the recent trend is the square toe.

March 3, 2021
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Bat face protection: is it worth it?

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.

February 18, 2021
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Our latest batch of English willow has landed

Hooray! Our latest batch of English willow has landed!!!

January 28, 2021
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Willow grades

What do the English willow grades mean and who grades them?

At Cooper Cricket, we carry 5 grades of English willow and these are graded by our willow supplier. There grades are:

Players Pro
Players Grade
Grade One
Grade Two
Butterfly