Bat Care and Accessories
A new bat needs knocking in unless it is sold pre-knocked, and a light coat of oil keeps the wood from drying out. Keep it dry and cool, and use a cover between games. Replace a grip when it feels slick. This range has the oil, mallets, grips, handles, covers, stumps and gauges.
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All bat care and accessories27 products
How to choose
Start with what the bat needs. A new willow bat needs a light oiling and a knock-in before its first innings, unless it is sold pre-knocked. Our bat oil is linseed oil. Apply it to the face, edges and blade, and keep it off the splice and labels. Our four mallets, from the Knocker 1.0 to the Slinger, are for knocking in. The bat care kit puts a toe guard, edge tape, anti-scuff sheet, oil and binding thread in one box.
Protect it between games. A padded cover with a shoulder strap suits a bat that travels on its own or shares a bag. A lightweight non-padded sleeve keeps dust and damp off a bat that lives in a kit bag.
Fix what wears out. Replace a grip as soon as it goes shiny or starts to split. Textures such as octopus and dotted circle give more bite in the hand. Use a grip cone to fit it. For a broken handle, we list Singapore cane replacements in 35 to 40 mm and 40 to 45 mm.
For the rest of the kit, choose plastic or wooden stumps, a batting tee, or a bat gauge or ball gauge.
Retail prices
| Type | Retail price band | Products |
|---|---|---|
| Bat oil and bat care kit | ₹169 to ₹569 | 2 |
| Mallets for knocking in | ₹299 to ₹573 | 4 |
| Grips and grip cone, smallest pack (2 to 6 grips) | ₹190 to ₹320 | 6 |
| Replacement handles | ₹400 to ₹900 | 3 |
| Bat covers | ₹289 to ₹799 | 3 |
| Stumps, plastic and wooden, smallest pack or set | ₹299 to ₹1,149 | 5 |
| Miniature showpiece stumps | ₹199 | 1 |
| Batting tee, pack of 2 | ₹189 | 1 |
| Bat and ball gauges | ₹464 to ₹577 | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
How do I look after a cricket bat?
Oil the face lightly, knock it in if it is not pre-knocked, and fit an anti-scuff sheet and toe guard. Keep the bat dry, away from heat and damp, and store it in a cover once it is dry. Repair small cracks quickly, because they can grow into bigger ones.
Do I need to knock in my bat, and for how long?
Yes, unless it is sold as pre-knocked, and many of our bats are. Knocking in compresses the fibres and prepares the face and edges. Oil the bat first, then use a mallet, starting gently and building up. Allow at least 4 to 6 hours. 6 to 8 is also fine, and the more you knock it in, the better it performs.
What does a bat gauge do?
A bat gauge checks whether a bat fits the size limits a competition uses. If the bat passes through the slots, it is within the limits. Umpires and officials use gauges when there is a doubt about a bat. Our range has an iron bat gauge and a 3-in-1 umpire gauge.
What is a Singapore cane handle?
It is a bat handle made from Singapore cane, which gives strength and flex, with cork inserts that absorb shock. Most of our willow bats use one. We also sell replacements in 35 to 40 mm and 40 to 45 mm diameters, with three cork inserts, for both English and Kashmir willow bats.
How often should I change my bat grip?
Replace a grip as soon as it feels slick or shows splits, typically once or twice a season for regular players. Use a grip cone to roll the new grip on. Octopus and dotted-circle textures give more bite in the hand. Spiral patterns feel smoother.