Cricket Bat Guide
In order to develop stroke-play, it is vitally important that a players has a cricket bat that is both the correct weight and size. To assist this we offer a range of products which will allow aspiring players to develop their range of shots and play the game as their coaches would like.
Size Guide
| Player Height | Recommended Bat Size |
|---|---|
| Up to 4' | 0 |
| 4' to 4' 3" | 1 |
| 4' 3" to 4' 6" | 2 |
| 4' 6" to 4' 9" | 3 |
| 4' 9" to 4' 11" | 4 |
| 4' 11" to 5' 2" | 5 |
| 5' 2" to 5' 4" | 6 |
| 5' 4" to 5' 6" | Harrow |
| 5' 6" to 6' | Short Handle |
| 6' + | Long Handle |
Size Guide Illustration
Cricket Bat Grain
Generally we would expect a cricket bat to have wide grain if it has less than 6 grains on the face. The width of the grain is dependant on how fast the tree has grown and each grain represents one years’ growth. Factors affecting the rate of growth are the soil quality and amount of water available to the tree.
Generally 12 to 18 years gives a wider grain with 25 years or more a narrower grain. A narrow grain cricket bat will certainly play well, quicker, but will not have a particularly long life.
On the other hand a wider grain cricket bat (with as little as 4 grains on the face) will play as well, given time, as a narrow grain, it will also, without doubt have a longer life span. The reason for this is that the wood is not as old, so it is stronger and will stand up better to the beating with some of the very hard balls used in matches these days in the UK
If you would like any further information or advice about which cricket bat might be best for you, please contact us on 0845 676 0099
