The best cricket bat

dont compromise on price. you batting is as good as the bat i would say go with the one you're most comfortable with

It's true that you shouldn't compromise on the price, but you can also make the most of an inexpensive bat if you know what you're shopping for. There have been several theories regarding which cricket bat is the best. The trick is to find the right combination of weight and "pick up" of the bat. You should see if the weight of the bat is balanced or distributed along the willow. Many batsmen prefer bats that are heavier down below as it makes it easier to drive elegantly.

You should also see whether a bat you buy has been knocked in properly or not. Some more expensive bats come pre-knocked and they are usually on the higher end of the pricing spectrum. Your bat should come with some instructions or a brochure that describes the condition of the bat and whether it has been knocked or not. If you choose a less expensive bat, you could use a special hammer tool or a mallet to knock the bat, oil and such. In any case, do not use your brand new bat to for match straight out of the store! Always get some knocking in done before going for your big bat debut, if the bat has not been knocked in. Check out http://www.owzat-cricket.co.uk/about_cricket_bats/about_cricket_bats.htm for some good tips.

As far as the wood of the bat is concerned, traditional English willow is considered superior. The cricket bat willows are in several grades. Do some research on the various grades. Don't be confused with terms like Titanium or Carbon, though. These are not made of titanium but wood. However, newer and less expensive bats use the Kashmir willow just as much and are great for keeping a variety in your armoury.

I got a GRIZZLY (pink) Newbery bat for Christmas and it looks and feels fantastic - just took it to winter nets and it certainly turned a few heads.

I think you can only get it from PRO4SPORT (.co.uk), or from the Sussex cricket shop (the Sussex captain Chris "Grizzly" Adams will be using it next year apparently).

http://www.pro4sport.co.uk/cricket/shopdisplayproducts.asp?id=841&cat=The+Grizzly

The bat looks so cool I have emailed pro4sport to find out if there is going to be a Grizzly range. Bring on the '08 season.

I got a harrow bat that was a predator Gold it is awsome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi
Thanks to johnthedinasour I went to Pro4Sport today to have a look at the Grizzly range of bats by Newbery and came away with a pink one because they are donating some of the profits to breast cancer and it looks and feels fantastic.
I can't wait for nets on wednesday. My club has been signed up by Pro4Sport on their rebate scheme so my club earned £40 today as I bought pads and gloves too. Apparently we have £700 in our kitty so far in 2and a1/2 months.
The shop they have is awesome I could have stayed there all day, and they were very knowledgable and helpful I even got a cup of coffee.
They were telling me that they have signed up over 100 clubs so far and growing by the day I think this is an awesome initiative as most clubs find it hard to raise funds.
They are also doing our teamwear for 2008 which looks fantastic and they will even hold stock of our items so we don't have minimum order problems in the summer.

Well done and thanks

Lawrence

I ve got a Gray Nicolls Predator, and it has one of the sweetest middles, considering it's price. I think Gray Nicolls are original and the best when it comes to mass produced bats. I have heard and read that Laver & Wood are the best bats in the world. Each one is custom made in New Zealand!

Good morning everybody,
I'm a new membern of this site.First of all excuse-me for my english.
I want ask you a thing:someone can give me the address of a site in which I can buy a indian or pakistany bat????????
Thanks a lot
Urbano(Rome)

Pakistani bats are easily available on most of english cricket equipment sites.
here are some brand names of Pakistani bats:

CA
AS
MB
IS
Smasher
Irfan

I prefer CA.

i played with me mates charlie french custom and it was fantastic a couldnt stop htting boundries also a gray nichols nitro carbon is a hell of a bta great power!!

i had a chance to paly with Grizzly the other day at a social match.

from personal experience, i can tell you guys ,.this is the best bat i have ever used. i hit 3 sixes and 5 fours. effortlessly ....


bat is amzaing and i would recommend it highly ...nice pick, light with great stroke.....


Bilal

Go For . SS (Matrix) ...its superb bat...very well balanced but quite costly....

second option would be SG (Sunny Tonny)

thanks

best of all would be kookaburra kahuna range. ahead in technology, well balanced, huge sweet spot, big profile and bets qulity willow. its simple the best.

can't go past the old millichamp & hall's

I have tried a range of bats from BDM, SS,SG,Kookabura,Gray Nicolis,GM,Puma,Reebok. Well mate gotta hand it to u. The best bat i have ever used in my life is the Private Bin from Laver & Wood. I got it specially knocked from them but its an unbelievable bat. For me the best bat in the world.

In my opinion the best cricket bat is called Sanspariels Greenland - SG, for short. Used widely in India. YOu can order them on the net.

Those of you wondering how to get a good back -try maletting it (i.e. knocking it in) - a long task but the results will suprrse you.

Go for Ihsan Inferno 950, see alibaba.com and look at cannonball/ihsan sports. They are the makers of Ihsan and are giving excellent prices. I am using it as does Chris Gayle of the West Indies and it is awesome.

Rgds

I just bought an SG Sunny Gold. It has great power and it is not heavy at the same time. Its hts the ball very sweetly.

all said and done. Sanspareils greenlands is the best bat maker in the world.They produce top quality bats as well as balls which are widely used all around the world.If u want any SG equipment u can easily visit www.sgcricket.com and select the best among the best .

the bat i find amazing is the PEAK SPORTS AUTOGRAPH its made from grade 1 natturally seasoned english willow, naturral finish, toe guard,huge sweet-spot and the middle on it is amazing. It is prociessley 1.5 inch(s)

i want a thick harrow bat. I have had a cji thats thick but it cracks very easily. i was thinking about a puma what do you think

newbury uzi bmf is the best

go for aero
technically speakin its the best sample of engineering in cricket equipments

Ihsan bats are pretty good too.

i think if u r a hard hitter of the ball then go for Puma bats with wide grains. I myself use only Puma(Venedetta 3000), believe me this bat is amazing or rather u can look upto SS bats, they are amazing too..
The Best bat evr is BAS bats..

I am 10 years old and i just bought myself an iridium 5000, It is AWESOME! it is a short handle and it cost $180 on special! it has got me so many runs!

i got a puma czalibre 5000 and it has a very good sweet spot in a light bat. its used by brendon mcullum of newzealand but it is pretty expensive

CA 10000 best bat in the world

i have a willostix bat... i got the anaconda it is amazing... totally worth the £230..

Great cricket bat is the GN Viper 2006/2007 edition. I myself have used 1 both in net sessions & in match innings...pick up's amazing,quite a low-med middle,excellent ping which really makes strokes nice & effortless. It's not a big bat...more suited to guys who like to be "class acts" with nice cut shots,drives,pull shots and so on. Edges are about an inch in width to be more specific and the Viper also has GN's brilliant "scoop" technology where they're 4 grooves cut out in the back of the bat which help with balance & give a very light pick up. Bat's a dream though!!!

Hi There, I’m new here, What do you guys think of the GM Luna 808 5 star, I’m playing with this bat for the first time in a T20 tonight and I’m not sure what to expect? My old bat GM ICON snapped in training a few days ago so it’s sort of a last minute emergency and I thought I would go with the Luna this time. . . it’s a beautiful bat but I haven’t had any play time with it.. . . . thanks cheers