Paul Griffiths
Cricket Coach
"To instil the sport of cricket with fun for all"
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| My Bat 2lb 12oz |
Your Bat..
Is your bat the right size for you?
How do you know which size is right for you?
Size 2, Size 1, a Harrow, all the different sizes, one will be right for you.
You are in the Cricket Shop, with your mum and or dad, and there is so many bats, all different sizes and from different makers, Gray-Nicolls, Gunn & Moore and others.
How do you make your decision?
The top of the handle should come to about the bottom of your school trouser pocket - when they are round your waist not hanging on your hips!!
I hope the table on this page will assist you in making the decision on size. Please remember though it is only a guide.
Weight?
The weight of the bat is mainly down to you. I would
suggest a bat that is not to heavy. You may pick it up in the
Cricket Shop and it looks and feels fantastic, its the right size -
e.g. Size 2 but it maybe too heavy?
How can you tell?
Simply pick the bat up by the handle and hold it out in front of you - horizontally. If after about 3o seconds your arms begin to ache, then the bat is probably on the heavy side and you should chose a lighter one.
| Bat Weights | |
| Light | 2lb 7 oz - 2lb 9oz |
| Medium | 2lb 9 oz - 2lb 11 oz |
| Heavy | 2lb 11 oz > 3lb |
| full size adult bats |
I would add that choosing your next cricket bat is a very personal decision and make sure you pick up several bats in the cricket shop before deciding on the one!!
Don't forget your Cricket Coach should be able to assist, but remember which ever bat you choose you will have to use it.
I use a Gray Nicolls but below are a few other cricket bat makers.
Bat makers:-
Gray Nicolls -
www.gray-nicolls.co.uk
Station Road, ROBERTSBRIDGE, East Sussex TN32 5DH
Gunn & Moore -
www.gm-cricket.com
Trent Lane, COLWICK, Nottingham NG2 4DS
Newbery -
www.newbery.co.uk
The County Ground, Eaton Road, HOVE, East Sussex BN3 3AF
Salix -
www.salixcricketbats.com
Butlers Farm, LANGLEY, Maidstone, Kent ME17 3JY
Inclusion on this page does not deem an endorsement but Paul's preferred brand is Gray Nicolls
Paul Griffiths
Last reviewed may 2008
Right Bat?
