looking to buy a cricket, how can you tell what is good ?
2007-07-26 04:23:53 · 21 answers · asked by Harryboy 1 in Sports ➔ Cricket
Look along the grains on the face, they should be relatively straight and you want about 6 grain lines. Watch out for knots in the wood, not good . Generally speaking the big name manufacteurs do a grade 2 range and premier range , the price will reflect this , so depending on the level you expect to play and your ability , you can pick up a decent bat for £100 and a Grade 1 top quality for £250, with loads in between.
2007-07-26 06:59:49 · answer #1 · answered by ph 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are three ways to check if a cricket bat is good. They are Balance, Grains and Height.
The bat should have good balance in terms of the wield. When you hold the bat in the parellel to the ground it it should not be heavy on one side.
Also there should be enought meat or the Sweet spot. If you are batting in subcontinent and slow pitches you should select a bat with its sweet spot low on the bat. If you are playing on bouncy tracks or even on matting you should have the sweet spot about 3-5 inches higher than the normal.
The second important this is the grains. If it is an english willow bat generally there will be good straight lines on the wood. Any other willow will have to be checked before bought. See if all the lines are straight and there is no circular grain. Also check for the curve of the blade. The more the curne the better the balance.
Last but not the least is the height. The bat should be long enough for you to take a stance comfortably while tapping on the ground. Too long and you will be too erect, to short and you will bend too much. Both will lead to an imbalance while playing. Bats are generally marked on sizes. Anybody between 5 feets and 6 feets will be comfortable with a number 6 bat.
2007-07-26 23:43:18 · answer #2 · answered by Dhim 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If it is already "Pre knocked in" than it is ready for immediate use It wont harm to get an old ball and play a bit of keepie uppy with your new bat ,.Or ask a mate to throw down a few deliveries . It will still need regular cleaning ( Rub down occasionally with fine sandpaper) and a bit of raw linseed oil to keep it in tip top condition I hope you score a lot of runs with the new bat Good Luck
2016-05-19 00:33:52 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy a bat which is your size,
Make sure you can shake the bat easily,
And if your going to play with a soft ball buy a soft ball bat.
2007-07-27 05:33:08 · answer #4 · answered by Devaka 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go for a kookaburra, woodworm, slazenger, maybe a gray nicolls. My favourite is Kookaburra, because of the design, weight, and style. Kookaburra Ice is the best bat I think so far!!!!
If not, Kookaburra genisis, or the greem woodworm, and I can't remember the name of it now.
2007-07-29 02:51:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Visit a store instead of shopping on the internet.
2017-03-11 15:22:38 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
we can say it is a good bat
(1)on it's quality
(2)if the bat is light
(3)if it is your size
(4)it should not brake(while playing)
these are the points through which you can say it is a good bat......
2007-07-26 05:02:27 · answer #7 · answered by aks m 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
One that makes a goodly farting noise when thumping the ball.
I have sat next to many an oldish bloke that makes a loud fart when a ball is hit well.
It must be some indication.
2007-07-26 08:48:12 · answer #8 · answered by Bob the Boat 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Take a lap around the grocery store prior to starting shopping.
2016-04-21 08:24:27 · answer #9 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its personal preference what feels good in your hands,would you like a heavier bat or lighter etc
2007-07-29 02:12:00 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋