Cricket bat are specialized piece of wood equipment that is necessary to play cricket. Batting manufacturers have responded to the requirements of the modern game by producing a range of bats that have a thick edge and large bow, which helps maximise power without compromising on a light pick-up.

To ensure you are getting the best value the three main things to consider when purchasing cricket bat.

• Durability
• Size
• Cost

English Willow cricket bats have a variation in quality due to the different grades of Willow manufacturers use. Due to the vast amount of expertise required to turn a willow sapling into a tree suitable for cricket bat production, there are only a small collection of UK companies who have the skillset to nurture English Willow for the entire world market.

A rough indicator of quality of the grade of bats is:
G1+: Test match standard
G1: Professional standard
G2: Top club standard
G3: Lower-league standard
G4: Beginner standard

Kashmir Willow is grown in the Kashmir region of Pakistan and India. It is a very cost-effective material for manufacturers in those nations. Kashmir willow makes the bats often drier, harder and browner than English Willow equivalents, which therefore impacts on durability. Kashmir Willow lacks the resilience of English Willow as well as not having as good a sweet spot. As a result of that, Kashmir Willow tends to be used in lower end bats Adult and Junior Bats.

Despite this, if you want to maximise your potential and reach maximum performance then you should by the highest quality bat you feel is within your budget for a cricket bat.

Other Materials: The handle of a cricket bat, which is usually covered by a plastic grip, is made from cane and connected to the blade via a splice.

The handle of a cricket bat, which is usually covered by a plastic grip, is made from cane and connected to the blade via a splice.