WHAT SHOULD I LOOK FOR IN A GOOD CRICKET BAT?

electing the right cricket bat can be a daunting task, especially if you don’t know exactly what you’re looking for. On a recent episode of about what he looks for when helping someone choose a cricket bat.

Based on Craze Sports expertise, we’ve put together these helpful suggestions to dispel common myths, reveal important truths, and most importantly — give you confidence when choosing your cricket bat.

PING

Ping describes the rebound after impact on the face of a cricket bat. A bat with good ping will offer greater control and power when hitting a cricket ball. We determine the qualities of a bat’s ping with a cricket bat mallet. When striking the face of a bat with a mallet, an experienced cricketer can feel the bat’s quality in the rebound of the mallet, and he can hear the quality of the timber in the sound that the willow makes when struck.

PICKUP

Pickup describes how a cricket bat feels in a player’s hands when he picks it up. It’s a combination of the bat’s weight, shape, and balance. How a bat picks up is more important than how much it weighs; a well-balanced bat with good pickup can be heavy but still feel light when it’s picked up. This is by far the most important factor to consider when choosing your bat, and it should really be a no-brainer — a cricket bat is worthless to a player who can’t wield it effectively.

PRICE

Price — how much the bat costs. Good pickup and ping can be found in bats of all grades and shapes, so the last important factor is your budget! There’s no reason to empty your wallet for a high-end cricket bat if it’s not realistically within your budget. If the bat you’re considering has good pickup, good ping, and you can afford it, then it’s the perfect bat for you.