Cricket Bats
Guide and Selection
Selecting a cricket bat
We personally select bats from a variety of suppliers and specialist bat makers. Choosing the right bat takes time – they come in all shapes and sizes. We have light bats, heavy bats, bats with low middle, specialist 20/20 bats.
The cricket bats we select are all still made by hand from English Willow. Each cleve is shaped individually to the makers bat design and as a result each has its own characteristics based on the structure of the wood and the distribution of the weight, which affects its pick up. The closeness and straightness of the grains in the wood will vary with very single bat and will affect its ability to help you middle the ball. For this reason we believe it’s important that a bat is experienced before you buy to ensure that it is exactly right for you.
In our shop you have the chance to try a wide range of bats and select what best suits your style of play. For Juniors, we have experienced staff on hand to advise regarding correct sizing and weight. We pride ourselves in providing the best possible service.
The quality of wood and the skill used to make the bat determines the price. We supply quality bats at different price points and invite you to come and see our selection.
What the rules say…
5.1 The bat
5.1.1 The bat consists of two parts, a handle and a blade.
5.1.2 The basic requirements and measurements of the bat are set out in this Law with detailed specifications in Appendix B.
5.2 The handle
5.2.1 The handle is to be made principally of cane and/or wood.
5.2.2 The part of the handle that is wholly outside the blade is defined to be the upper portion of the handle. It is a straight shaft for holding the bat.
5.2.3 The upper portion of the handle may be covered with a grip as defined in Appendix B.2.2.
5.3 The blade
5.3.1 The blade comprises the whole of the bat apart from the handle as defined 5.2 and in Appendix B.3.
5.3.2 The blade shall consist solely of wood.
5.3.3 All bats may have commercial identifications on the blade, the size of which must comply with the relevant specification in Appendix B.6.
Cricket Bat brands
Some of the brands KCD stock. Click to view bats…
Cricket Bat Sizes
Size 1
Age: 4-5, Height: 4′-4’3” (120-129cm) Length: 25¼”
Size 2
Age: 6-7, Height: 4’4″-4’6″ (129-137cm) Length: 27¾”
Size 3
Age: 7-8, Height: 4’7″-4’9″ (137-144cm) Length: 28¾”
Size 4
Age: 9-10, Height: 4’10”-4’11” (144-150cm) Length: 29¾”
Size 5
Age: 10-12, Height Range: 5’0″ – 5’2″ (150-157cm) Length: 30¾”.
Size 6
Age: 12-13, Height Range: 5’3″-5’5″ (157-163cm) Length: 31¾”
Size Harrow (H)
Age: 14-15, Height: 5’6″-5’8″ (163-172cm) Length 32¾”.
Short Handle (SH)
Age: 15+, Height Range: 5’9″ – 6ft 2″ (172-188cm) Length 33½”
Long Handle (LH) / Long Blade (LB)
Age 15+, Height Range: 6’3″ upwards (191cm+) Length 34⅜”.
Cricket Bats
Cricket Bats
Cricket Bats
Cricket Bats
Cricket Bats