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

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 nets, this is a step that you must not skip!

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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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