2006-11-20 07:58:05 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Cricket
There are two kinds of willows bats are usually made from: The english willow and the Kashmir willow. There have been occasions when people like Dennis Lillee have used Alumunium as well.
2006-11-20 13:34:52 · answer #1 · answered by pressurekooker 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The willows
The bat is traditionally made from willow wood, specifically from the Cricket-bat Willow (Salix alba var. caerulea), treated with linseed oil. This wood is used as it is very tough and shock-resistant, not being significantly dented nor splintering on the impact of a cricket ball at high speed, while also being light in weight. It incorporates a wooden spring design where the handle meets the blade. The rules of the game limit the allowable size for a bat as not more than 38 in (965 mm) long and the blade may not be more than 4.25 in (108 mm) wide. Bats typically weigh from 2 lb 8 oz to 3 lb (1.1 to 1.4 kg) though there is no standard. The handle is usually covered with a rubber or cloth sleeve to enhance grip and the face of the bat may have a protective film.
Modern cricket bats are usually machine made, however a few specialists still make hand-made bats. These people delight in the archaic name of podshavers.
2006-11-20 08:05:19 · answer #2 · answered by man123470 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Cricket bat is traditionally made from willow wood, specifically from the Cricket-bat Willow (Salix alba var. caerulea), treated with linseed oil. This wood is used as it is very tough and shock-resistant, not being significantly dented nor splintering on the impact of a cricket ball at high speed, while also being light in weight. It incorporates a wooden spring design where the handle meets the blade. The handle is usually covered with a rubber or cloth sleeve to enhance grip and the face of the bat may have a protective film.
Modern cricket bats are usually machine made, however a few specialists still make hand-made bats.
If you want to have more details about cricket bat, please check the following website:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cricket_bat
2006-11-20 14:48:01 · answer #3 · answered by vakayil k 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
English Willow.
2006-11-20 08:24:44 · answer #4 · answered by Fiona Volpe © 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Willow
2006-11-21 00:41:30 · answer #5 · answered by Siva 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Willow
2006-11-20 08:57:41 · answer #6 · answered by taxed till i die,and then some. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Willow. Traditionally wrapped in a cloth soaked in linseed oil to toughen and protect - My Grandfather showed me how. This gave the bat a darker colour. Later he bought me a Slazenger bat, which was coated in a white plastic protective coating called Poly-armour.
2006-11-20 08:06:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The finest English willow
2006-11-20 08:22:39 · answer #8 · answered by dennis 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Willow.
2006-11-20 08:00:07 · answer #9 · answered by Stephen L 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It used to be Willow.
2006-11-23 00:35:54 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋