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.