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Article Title: Tips For Buying A New Cricket Bat
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When it comes to buying a new cricket bat there are a number of
factors that you need to address before making your final
decision to purchase a new cricket bat, such as:

- The brand,
- The size,
- The model,
- The weight,

…these are just a few factors to consider.

This article will look briefly at a few tips to follow when it
comes to replacing your old favourite bat with a new cricket
bat.

Choosing a cricket bat based on its brand really comes down to
personally preference, as realistically there is not much major
difference between brands. They all have cricket bats with
similar attributes and features; it is the variation between
models that I would pay closer attention too, not the brand
name. However it is worth mentioning that some of the new
Kookaburra cricket bat models are almost unique, as some are
now reinforced with a new graphite matrix, giving “maximum
power transfer and increased strength”.

When buying a new cricket bat, carefully select the model of
cricket bat that most suitably fits your style of play. As some
bats are designed specifically certain styles in mind, for
example the Kookaburra Big Kahuna, is designed for strong, ‘big
hitters’. Whereas the Kookaburra Kahuna Ricky Ponting cricket
bat is an excellent choice for a stroke player who likes to hit
boundaries.

It is very important when buying a new cricket bat to choose
the correct size bat. As a bat that is too large or too small
will only hinder your playing ability. I’ve found the best way
to determine if a bat is of the right size, is to stand in your
batting stance and rest the toe of the bat against the outside
of your back foot, lean the cricket bat so that the top of the
handle rests next to the inside groin of your front leg. If the
bat is of the right size it should rest comfortably next to your
box on the inside groin of your front leg.

The weight of a cricket bat is probably most important and you
should choose a lighter bat where possible. A lot of players
make the mistake of buying a bat which is too heavy and their
performance suffers as a result, this is especially applicable
to younger players who are often lulled into buying bats which
are either to heavy or too big. As an adult I tend to choose a
weight of around 2’ 8 – 2’ 10 oz, in a short handle (SH).

You should also take into account to grade and type of the
willow of the cricket bat. Most bats are made from English
Willow, which is a soft fibrous wood, with good striking
qualities and is the best option. There is also Kashmir Willow,
which is cheaper, harder and quite durable. It is often used in
junior bats and produces less ball striking satisfaction.
Always choose English Willow given the option.

Cricket bat willow is graded on a scale from G1+ to G4. A
willow grade of G1+ is the highest grade and is used by the top
professionals, it is the best willow and is unbleached with
straight even grains and no markings or discolouration. It’s
more expensive but as always you get what you pay for!

Grade 4 (G4) willow is often non-oil and will usually have a
covering on the face, such as an anti-scuff covering. It is the
lowest grade of willow, which is represented in the price. If
you have the money always opt for the highest grade willow you
can afford.

You can now buy cricket bats online cheaper than you can
offline, as online stores tend to have fewer costs associated
with their businesses and so can offer cheaper prices and
discounts. Also most offer guarantees on their bats so you can
return it if the size or weight is not quite what you want. A
sneaky tip; if you see a new bat you like go to your local
store, check the size, weight, feel and pickup, then buy
online, so you’ll get exactly what you want and save money in
the process.

These are just a few ideas and tips I consider when buying a
new cricket bat, most important are the bats size, weight and
feel. Obviously the price is an important factor, but by buying
online you can often save money.


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