Cricket Bat Repair and Maintenance

Caring for your Cricket Bat

Oiling

  • Lightly oil the face, edges, toe and back of your bat (avoid the splice and stickers) with linseed oil, which reinforces the face of the bat
  • Use a soft cloth to apply a thin layer
  • Leave to dry horizontally for 24 hours before repeating
  • If you have sanded down any imperfections it’s essential to re-oil your bat

Knocking In

  • Knocking In compresses the fibres to reduce the chance of cracking - essential for preparing your bat for match play
  • With a bat mallet or old ball gently tap the face, edges and toe
  • Build up to firmer knocks over a few hours
  • Aim to recreate the glancing blows your bat will receive in play
  • We recommend bats are knocked in for six hours

Storage

  • Your bat is made from natural willow – it needs care off the pitch too
  • Store in a cool, dry place and check regularly for damage
  • Moisture can cause rotting - avoid damp rooms, sheds or leaving it outside
  • Heat will dry out your bat and make it brittle

Cricket Bat Repairs

Look after your bat and it’ll look after you.
Oiling, knocking in, toe guards, full refurbs – we do it all.

Ask in store for more information

Cricket Bat Clean up, Sanding & Re-grip £37.50*

Sanding and oiling of the blade, polish, new anti-scuff sheet and a new grip.
This doesn't include repairs.

Cricket Bat Cracked Shoulder Repair £35*

The impact of a cricket ball can cause damage in the form of splits and cracks. This service will restore structural integrity.

Cricket Bat Toe Guard Fitting £10

Protect the toe of your cricket bat from the effects of splits, cracks and feathering, to extend the lifespan of a bat and help maintain its performance.

Front of Blade Repairs £85*

Your bat face may become delaminated by the force of hitting the ball. This service repairs the bat face laminate and includes
clean up.

Cricket Bat Full Refurb £60*

Front of bat playing area only.
Includes blade repairs, sanding and oiling of the blade, polish, new anti-scuff sheet and a new grip.

Cricket Bat Knocking In & Oiling £35

Your cricket bat will be professionally oiled and fully knocked in ready for your first innings.

*An additional £12 postage and packaging charge applies to cover the cost of returning the bat to the manufacturer on your behalf.