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cricket bats? i'd be very grateful if someone could explain the process of knocking a new cricket bat in please - as in do all bats need it and how is it done? cheers!

Cricket Bats? I don't want to spend too much on a cricket bat and at the same time I would like to get a light bat with great stroke in it as I am an attacking player and play a lot of aerial shots. Your suggestions pls.. I live in the US and am looking for a bat for about 100 dollars and thereabouts. Thanks.

What are the canterbury weapon cricket bats like? has anybody bought or used the canterbury weapon cricket bats? i am thinking about buying one and want to know what people think of them.

Cricket bats.? Whats the best bat you've ever used.Name an manufacturer.Bowed or Regular.???

How would you rate Surridge, Salix, Smasher Cricket Bats? I'm interested in purchasing either a Stuart Surridge, Salix or Smasher cricket bat? Has anyone purchase any one of these bats and how would you rate these bats?

Are the new adidas cricket bats good? Recently adidas have come into cricket and are now endorsed by kevin pietersen, one of the worlds best batsmen. I'm sure this will interest people and it has for me. Some im wondering does anyone have one of these bats and if so whats ur opinion on it?

Pre knocked in cricket bats need extra knocking in? I just bought a new Slazenger hyper blade cricket bat and on the label it says "pre-knocked in" and that i should oil it before use. I've oiled it but do i need to knock the bat in some more or can i just use it?

What is the best brand of cricket bats? i am wondering what is the best brand of cricket bat + a good price for a junior cricket bat

What are the lines on the handle of the cricket bats? I think that they are called strings, but I am not sure. I just bought a new bat. Slazenger Hyperbalde (SH) and it has a line, gap, then another line, please tell me what it means and the effect on my bats.

is the face of a cricket bat actaully flat, or concaveI have heard that cricket bats are flat, and other peopl I have heard that cricket bats are flat, and other people said it curves in? i was wondering which is true.

The protective plastic covering often applied to cricket bats is called antiscuff/proface what is it????? Checked a number of cricket websites but it is always supplied under the generic terms above. Basically it is a very tough durable plastic film which helps protect the face of bats from carcking and impact damage. Are there different types used or is there one type of plastic. Does it have uses in other sectors of industry?? Answers such as /dont know/called plastic facing not really helpful. Type of plastic please??

does anyone know someone special who handmakes cricket bats in the UK? I am looking for someone who makes cricket bats and is the oldest in their field in the UK....i want to take some photos of a traditional bat maker....

What are GM Hero Original LE cricket bats like, anybody use one and what do you think? I am really interested in buying one, but don't know how they actually feel and what their good and bad points are. Cheers.

What are the grades for the english willow cricket bats? What do the grades mean and which one is best?

Why are cricket bats still made of willow? Do we have something against the willow, trees in general or sports manufacturing progress in general for some reason?

i have purchased a cricket bat from kashmir srinagar only at Rs.170.Are these bats good? The bat look nice but i have not played with.i have absolutely no idea about it.Please tell me if u know about these bats.

What is it about willow wood that makes it the preferred material for Cricket bats?

How will better and more expensive cricket bats help me score and play better.? I have a really crappy bat that i've had since i started u/12 (I'm now u/16) and it doesnt hit very well at all unless you hit it perfectly and even that is only half decent. But i went to the nets today and it made me think that perhaps it's just my inability rather than the bat. Will a new bat help at all and how expensive should i get one if i do??? Please Help

Anybody Know Were To Get Good Cheap Cricket Bats ? I need a good curved and thick bat for the big hit and closes to about £50 with postage. It also has to be full size and UK only please.

Please could anyone tell me a website where i can look at old cricket bats and see the value of them? preferably UK sites which have a wide range of old bats. thanks to anyone who can help, much appreciated.

Where can i buy cricket bats in Brampton or Mississauga in Canada?

where to buy Saint Peter Cricket bats or get a saint peter sponsorship? does anyone no where u can buy saint peter cricket bats or get cricket sponsorships

When are the next line of Gray-Nicolls cricket bats coming out? If possible, could you provide a picture of what they look like

with what wood cricket bats made? who invented sense in plants? who is santa clauss? where does he live?

What does size 6 or like size 4 mean for cricket bats? I was wandering what that meant when it said like size 6 or size four, how big is that. Is that a youth size or could size 6 be for older people.

Can anyone tell me the name of any website that sells Cricket Bats online.? Delivery should be to the USA.

What kind of Wood is used to make Cricket bats?How are they manufactured?

what is so good about MRF cricket bats? Apart from satchin tandulca<(thats probly not spelt rite) using one? what is so good? they have a realy small back n thin edges?

From which type of wood are cricket bats traditionally made?

Tell me some online stores where we can buy Cricket Bats.? I want delivery to USA.

when will the new kookaburra cricket bats come out in australia? Im talking about the range with the 'CCX' Bat

What are the iQ cricket bats like? I've seen a few on some websites and on the county 20/20 games. Were these bats released before or after woodworm went under? If so are they to be phased out also? Its not iQ bats, i just realised it's iBats

Where can I buy cricket bats in Toronto?? Where can I buy cricket bats in Toronto that are good looking and are good to use in high school cricket...I can spend unlimited money for that,,,I am also looking for shops that sell special cricket bat's oil and is currently selling proffesional productts of companies like MRF, Puma, Reebok.... PLease any help will be appriciated.. Please note I know that I can buy it off the internet but I want to look at the bat and buy; not look at its photo and buy.

what do you think the best cricket bats are? what do you think the best cricket bat out is? (e.g. predator max, fusion, implala redback etc) please say why and how much thx

how does the "cardon handle" affect cricket bats? In gray niccols bats etc. I have heard rumours of handles snapping off. Thanks

can fibreglass tape or extra tec covers be applied to oiled cricket bats?

What is the right cricket bat and how do i choose it? I've been looking for cricket bats for quite some time and i want to know how to choose one, like the amount of grains. And also, if i keep would that improve my "ball-eye" coordination? oh, and how do i choose the best answer?

how does the A grade english willow cricket bats compare with other english willow cricket bats?

How to spot an English Willow Cricket bat? Can anyone please tell me how we know a cricket bat is English Willow? What are the features of English Willow bats? If it says "HAND MADE PERFECTION" written on it, does that mean its English Willow?

Cricket bats: Willow, Hockey Sticks: Mulberry, ________: Walnut Wood? Cricket bats: Willow, Hockey Sticks: Mulberry, ________: Walnut Wood

How many cricket bats can you buy with Rs 96,000? http://news.indiainfo.com/2008/12/03/0812030829_kasab_promised_rs_96000.html Please look at the link, this is a distraction

what kind of wood are cricket bats and match sticks made from?

Should i get a Seniors cricket bat or a Juniors cricket bat? I was just wondering if should i get a Seniors cricket bat or a Juniors cricket bat? I am 14 about 157 cm (5 foot 1) and weigh about 48 kilos (100 pounds). I like to use light bats.

Gray Nicolls Gladius 1000 AND Power Bow 1000 Cricket Bats? Any Good? Hi All, Does Anyone have any opinions as to which of these cricket bats is better or how they play? Also what Grade English Willow are these cricket bats made out of? I am looking at the Gladius 1000 however I have no experience with this bat, can anyone tell me if this was the top of the range bat or was there higher than the 1000? Thanks in advance!!

Where can i get second hand cricket bats in kerala?

Where do I get Quality Cricket Bats ( Cricket ball bats) in the United States ?

What stores sell cricket bats in Canada? where can i buy cricket equipment

Buying cricket bats in India? I am off to India in mid november, and was wondering how much a decent, english willow cricket bat would cost me? Also if anyone knows of any good places to buy bats from in Delhi please let me know. thanks

Whats better, Gabba cricket bats or Grey Nicholls cricket bats? im buying a new cricket bat and cant decide between a gabba or a grey nicholls. which one should i buy

Which of the following is a better cricket bat to buy? I am a big hitter as well as wristy driving middle order batsman. I am looking to buy a dual purpose bat, but I am still in a confusion. The following are the bats I am considering: Kookaburra Ricky Ponting Grade 1 with graphite, Kookaburra Beast Grade 1 with graphite, and the grade 1 Puma bats with carbon core. Which do u guys think is the best bat for my purpose? My cricket league is up in a month. Please help me!!!!

how does the A grade english willow cricket bats compare with other english willow cricket bats?

How much would a cricket bat signed by lancashire cricket team from 2003 be worth? I won a fernley cricket bat signed by lancashire players including Flintoff and Chapple, how much would I be able to sell it for?

Can I Fly international with a cricket bat sticking out of my suitcase? The handle of my cricket bat won't fit in the suitcase. Can I zip the case and have about 5 inches sticking out?

Where in singapore can i purchase a good cricket bat and gear? I am in need of a cricket bat and gear. Need help in knowing where to purchase it?

where can i buy a used cricket bat online? So for halloween this year I'm planning to dress up as shaun from shaun of the dead. therefore i need a secondhand used cricket bat. I'm too lazy to make one, so I'm looking online. The ones on ebay are too costly however. Does anyone know where I could order on online for cheap?

MRF,SS,GM,Gray Nicholls and Reebok cricket bats? Hi im going to gujrat in india and to dubai and will be buying a bat from the makes listed in the question for my 13yr old son. He likes the MRF Genius,Wizard,Blazer,Bonzer and the Cameo but thinks it will be too heavy for him to play with. Do dubai sell cirkcet bats and what makes? also could you post the prices for the cricket bats as well.Thanks

Does a protective sheet on a cricket bat effect the weight or power of the bat? I have recently bought a new cricket bat and have decided to put on protective covering. oes this effect the balance/weight and power of the bat?

Where can you get Grey Nicolls Ledend cricket bat stickers? My stickers on my cricket bat have peeled off and i need some new ones and ive been looking at bats and the Grey Nicolls Legend looks the best but i cant find the stickers of the bat to buy.

Where can you get your cricket bat knocked in? Is there a place close to me where i can get my cricket bat knocked in? I live in Sydney near the Mt Druitt - Rooty Hill area. If you know any good places near here or even a bit further away it would be much appreciated. Thanks for the help.

How come i have grains on one edge of my cricket bat but not the other? On one side of my cricket bat (the smaller side - i.e. not the face or the back) there are grains streaming everywhere and not just in straight lines like on the face of the bat, but in fine curved lines which have a slight darkening in the wood surrounding and following the lines. is this normal?

where can you get cheap and good quality cricket bats?

How do you know if it is a real cricket bat? How much does it cost? Is it supposed to be heavy or really heavy? Should the face be hard and polished? I bought a bat for about $50 but it doesn't seem to hit the cricket ball very hard, rather absorbing most of the impact.

Where can I buy a plain wooden cricket bat in the United States? I want a plain wooden cricket bat like the one in Shaun of the Dead for my Halloween costume. Where do I find one? All the sports stores have fancy ones w/ a ton of graphics on them. Everything on eBay is like that too. I don't know where else to try?

Cricket. Which good bats men tend to play spinners on back foot or front foot? pros and cons? Knowledge answers only please.

can u use flaxseed oil instead of linseed oil on cricket bats?

What does a bow on a cricket bat do and what is a concaved shape on a bat and what does it do? What do these do and what would you rather on a cricket bat and what are the positive and negatives of having them or not having them

What is the best way to prepare a cricket bat? Today I went out and bought myself my first brand new cricket bat and i have only a faint idea of how to harden and prepare it for next saturday's game and beyond. If you could please take the time to answer my question with your step-by-step instructions it would be very greatly appreciated

Where can I get a Wooden Cricket Bat on the web? I live in the USA and want a wooden cricket bat(like from "Shaun of the Dead"). Are there any websites that sell them for reasonable prices? They don't sell them much here in the US.

what are the differences in same cricket bat but from different shops/sites? I'm looking to buy a cricket bat, one site says its willow grade is 2, whereas another site say's its grade is 1?

Where can I buy Cricket Bat Stickers online, other than ebay? I have got a plain bat and I wanted to put some cricket bat stickers on it to make it more interesting. I don't know where to buy them from, i would ideally like to buy them online from a place other than ebay.

How can i fix the dark spot cricket bat? I put my cricket bat in a bag in the garage for around 2 months. I took it out and there is a dark sport on it. It is soggy and i am not sure whether it is water or if some insects have eaten through it. Please help!

Are there kookaburra cricket bats made of...? Are there kookaburra cricket bats made of Kashmir Willow? How good are they compared to English willow bats?

How do I prepare my new kookaburra cricket bat? I have just purchased a new Kookaburra Mayhem cricket bat (RRP $350) and was just wondering if anyone has any advice on how long the preparation process (e.g. knocking in and oiling) takes. It is currently late october; when should it be ready to be used? Thanks ;)

of which english tree the best cricket bats in the world made?

my cricket bats sticky? my bats a Reebok cricket bat fantastic bat. my brother decided to rip the stickers of it and now its really stticky and effets my shot play. ANY IDEA ON HOW TO GET RID OF IT WITHOUT AFFECTING MY BAT PERFORMANCE

How to get refunded cricket bat? My cricket bat is breaking at the toe and its going to chip off. Its about worth 400 dollars and about a year old. Just today my brother tried to take it to his practice because his is getting fixed and i said no but he threw it on the concrete. And now theres like a dent in the toe, If i show them the breaking of the toe of the bat would they think that its been mis treated?? Also what you reckon i should say?? Its a gm and its pre knocked in.

Can anyone tell me how to knock in a cricket bat? I have bought a Woodworm Globe Cricket bat, and on the description, it says it is pre knocked in?? Do I need to knock it in, and if I do how long, how do I knock it in?? Thanks

in cricket bats is heartwood better than sapwood? wat wood is better in cricket bat willow

need you opinion on: CRICKET BATS!? Which brand makes the best cricket bats and why: Gray-Nicolls, Gunn and Moore, Kookaburra or Reebok? Is there any specific bats you reccomend? please stick with the brands listed above

How to wreck a cricket bat? I want to wreck my cricket bat, but not make it look to obvious as i want a new one.

Cricket bats in UAE? Where can I buy cricket bats in the UAE? (dubai)

Where can I buy a Scorpion Emperor Cricket Bat? One of my friends said his Uncle has a Scorpion Emperor Cricket Bat which his Uncle says is the best Bat he has ever used and he made a century with it last season. Where can I look at some pictures and maybe buy one of these?

What type of cricket bat should i get ? What type of cricket bat should i use i likeo to drive and glance the ball and i like lighter cricket bats my budget is 220$

Compare cricket bat- Confused?...Which one should i buy out of these 2 bats.? I am looking to buy good English Willow bat , light weight with power to clear boundry and hit hard. I am more of pinch hitter who gets asked to open innings at time, i am confused between these 2 bats. Please help http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Kookaburra-Genesis-8000-Cricket-Bat-English-Willow-SH_W0QQitemZ350010710626QQihZ022QQcategoryZ149282QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem And http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Puma-Stealth-4000-Cricket-Bat-SH-07-08-English-Willow_W0QQitemZ350010990919QQihZ022QQcategoryZ149282QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem

What oil to use for a cricket bat? Hey guys, what oils can i use for a cricket bat? Can i use normal cooking oil ( XD ) also do i sand paper the bat down first then apply the oil? Thanks.

where in ottawa ontario is a place to buy a cricket bat? i just want a cricket bat rideau hall? do you mean downtown? or rideauview?

Where can I get my cricket bat re-handled in Ireland or the UK? I have a Hunts County cricket bat that I need to get re-handled in Ireland if anyone does it here or in the UK if I have to. Postage will be a killer but it is worth it.

How much is my mini cricket bat worth? I have a mini cricket bat. Dimensions: 1.4 in. wide & 11.6 in. long (including handle) The bat is from West Indies 1966/1967 and is marked Extra Special (4 star) ans is also signed by the actual players. Could anybody tell me how much is my bat worth? What is 'tour choice'?

Best Cricket Bats To Purchase? What do you think is the best performance bat manufacture at the moment in cricket? Newberry, MRF, Kookaburra, GM, etc.

how can i increase the strength and the strokes of my cricket bat and which is the best bat producing cmpny i am going to purchase new cricket bat so which is the best bat producing company an how can i increase the strokes of my bat.and which is the best bat willow.

I left my cricket bat in its case in my mums car boot for about 4 days. Did i make a mistake. what shal i do? I know you should never put a cricket bat in a car boot but i totally forgot all about it! I am worried i might have damaged it. Any tips?

What year was the Duncan Fearnley Supreme GT1000 cricket bat made? Duncan Fearnley Cricket Bats - Supreme GT1000

what does it mean if a cricket bat has thick edges. What does that change when hitting the ball? they say a cricket bat has thick edges what does that mean and what does it do different to a bat with thin edges. i dont get it why would u want thick edges

what good website will let you order cricket bats? what good website will let you order cricket bats?

How to Apply a cricket bat grip without using a cone? Hey friends, I live in US. So, I can't get a cone right now. My friends have a cone, but they are not with me right now. I think buying a new cone online for 10 to 20 dollars just for applying a cone for once is waste of money, so can u guys help me how to apply a grip without using a cone? Please hurry up, My cricket season starts this weekend. Thank you.

How much does a cricket bat cost? I am going to Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji in about 5 weeks. My dad wants me to buy a cricket bat for him since he is a huge sports fan. About how much would a cricket bat cost and in what country would I have a better chance finding one? (By the way...we won't use the bat....just for display but nothing cheap)

who will the champions of cricket bats man?

What is the good Cricket bat in India? I am wondering what kind of cricket bat would be good quality which could be purchased in India?

Do all bats, even ones only used for street cricket with tennis balls or taped balls, need to be knocked in? I have other bats that are knocked in because I play in the nets with them using cricket balls

*Cricket bats: Willow, Hockey Sticks: Mulberry, ________: Walnut Wood? *Cricket bats: Willow, Hockey Sticks: Mulberry, ________: Walnut Wood

NZ cricket bats? looking for a cricket bat for the heavy hitter, what would you recommend? looking to pay in the 300 range...when the more expensive ones are on sale this winter

Whats the best cricket bat in the world? i want to buy a cricket bat whats the best one.