Grip Grip Tape Cricket? The 25 Correct Answer

There comes a time in a cricketer’s life when we need to buy a new cricket bat or replace an old one! But perhaps even more important than buying a new bat is the post-purchase treatment that you need to do to cricket!

You don’t want to get into a situation where your new cricket bat is about to be cracked! After all, a good cricket bat is expensive and a little pre-treatment can greatly extend its life! This is where it comes in handy to hammer in a cricket bat.

Knock-in is a process of preparing a cricket bat for use. It helps to compact the fibers of the willow and make the bat stronger. This is done with a hammer hitting the face, edges and tip of the racquet. The tapping in combination with the oiling will help the racquet last longer.

You may be wondering why you can’t use your new cricket bat directly in a match! In today’s article, we answer these and other related questions along with the detailed procedure on how to correctly batt a cricket bat!

Why do cricket bats need knock-in?

Decent modern cricket bats are expensive. It would be unwise to use them for batting without properly preparing them for the impact of the leather ball.

Often the racquet breaks after the first few hits, leaving the racquet owner confused as to what went wrong. That’s why it’s important to understand what knock-in is and how to do it properly. What does hitting a cricket bat do?

All cricket bats are pressed during the manufacturing process. The pressing gives you a bit of conditioning and increases your punching power. A well-pressed racket will last longer. All cricket bats eventually break. A good impact ensures that the racquet lasts longer and does not break on the first first hits of the hard leather ball.

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Beating in is an essential process to prepare the racquet for hitting as it helps the willow fibers in the face and edges to compress further to create a barrier. This barrier helps the bat take the impact of the fast cricket ball.

The process does not take much time, in general, 6 hours of knocking is enough. When done correctly, tapping can significantly increase the life of the racquet.

A little due diligence in understanding the knock-in process would go a long way in ensuring you have a perfect tool operating at its highest potential when it is your turn in a match.

It’s really not that difficult. All it takes is a little meticulousness and a little patience and a lot of controlled hitting with a mallet – the hammering.

Step-by-step procedure for knocking in a cricket bat

The cricket bat knock-in process can be broken down into two separate entities – oiling and knock-in. But before we delve any further into the process, let’s first get acquainted with the elements required to batter a cricket bat so we’re ready to begin the process.

Items needed to batter a bat

Have the following items ready before beginning the procedure –

A cricket bat bat – The most important item in the batting process. You can buy a decent bat hammer from Amazon. Linseed Oil or Specialty Cricket Bat Oil – These are essential for the oiling phase. Sandpaper – Used to clean the racquet surface prior to oiling. A soft cloth – To clean the racquet after oiling.

All of these items are reasonably easy to obtain and not that expensive.

Now that you have all of this ready, let’s move on to understanding the step-by-step process of oiling and tapping a cricket bat.

Oiling a Cricket Bat – What does oiling do to a cricket bat?

All cricket bats made of natural wood must be oiled with linseed or special cricket bat oil. The cricket bats generally crack or splinter due to the lack of moisture in them. Oiling helps maintain moisture levels in the racquet.

Care must be taken to avoid using too much oil as this is just as harmful as using too little oil. Some players dip the racquet in oil, which is an absolute no-no. The oiling takes place before the tapping process. In addition, the oiling may only be done at certain points of the racket.

Steps for oiling the cricket bat

Lightly clean the surface of the racquet with 180-200 grit sandpaper. After cleaning, you can use either raw linseed oil or special bat oil like Gray-Nicoll’s Linseed Oil [on Amazon] to oil it. Put some oil on the soft rag and apply a thin layer to the face, edges, toes and back of the racquet. “Thin” is a very important word here. Don’t overdo this step. Excessive oiling will dampen the fibers of the wood and affect performance. Also, be careful not to oil the racquet on the splice, grip, or lettered part. This could affect the glue that holds these parts together. Now let the bat lie horizontally overnight with the bat’s face facing up. Make sure the bat is completely dry in the morning.

Repeat the above process a few times. It cannot be stressed enough that you need to use just enough oil. Too much oil will damage your racquet.

Also, some cricket bats have “scuffs” – a protective cover on the face. It is not necessary to apply oil to the worn area of ​​the racquet. The oil is essentially applied to the wood. Everything else should be excluded from the oil process.

Now the oiling process is complete. The racquet is ready to hit. The knock in process is not that difficult, all it takes is patience and dedication to meticulously complete the process.

Cracking a Cricket Bat: Phase One

The first part of patting a cricket involves the following steps –

Before beginning the tapping process, ensure that excess oil from the oiling phase has been wiped off and the racquet surface is completely clean and dry.

Begin the impact process from the clubface. Hold the hammer and hit the club face hard but not too hard for the initial few hours. The punch can leave a small dent in this bat’s face, anything less than that means you’re hitting it harder than you should.

Note: An old cricket ball can also be used for the impaction process, but it is recommended to use a hammer for better control when hitting the bat surface.

When hitting the racquet face, make sure you hit evenly in the areas not covered with stickers. The racquet can break at any point that is not sufficiently compressed with sufficient impact. If the racquet surface is hit randomly, some areas may be insufficiently hit, leaving the racquet vulnerable in those places. It will defeat the purpose of hitting if the racquet breaks at these points.

A common mistake players make during the impact process is only hitting the 10-30 cm area at the bottom of the blade. Although this is the area primarily used to hit the ball, it’s important to hit the entire blade evenly.

Batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar hits his bat with a hammer. (photo credit)

The best way to achieve evenness is to start with the edges and then move the center blade up and down while hitting the surface with the hammer consistently and with enough pressure. Increase the pressure as you advance the wrapping process.

Be extra careful when hitting the tip and edges of the club. Many players hitting the first tie make the mistake of hitting the clubhead directly on the toe and edges of the club.

It’s important to understand that the purpose of hammering in the tip and edges is to round off those areas and harden them. The best approach to doing this is to use grazing hits on these areas instead of direct hits. Some players use the back of the hammer to hit the tip and edges.

One can start with an angle of the hammer closest to the blade and then gradually move the edge where the angle would become 90 degrees. Continue this process on the edges and toes.

Note: Toes and edges require special attention as most badly hit racquets break at these points.

Do not hit the back of the racquet and the area around the splice with the racquet. The back of the racquet is not used to hit the ball and the splice is at risk of coming loose if hit by the racquet.

The back of the racquet is not used to hit the ball and the splice is at risk of coming loose if hit by the racquet. It is also advisable to oil the racquet at least twice between impacts. Generally, the oiling process is repeated after the 2nd and 5th hour. Please refer to the above article to do the oiling.

It is important to note that prior to the oiling process, the racquet must be re-sanded to clean the surface. Although the entire tapping process can take around 6 hours, the intermittent oiling makes it a multi-day project.

Note: Don’t ignore interval oiling just because it prolongs the tapping process. Remember that too little oil is just as harmful to the bat as too much oil.

As you cycle through the oiling and tapping process, gently press your fingernails against the beater every now and then. In the beginning this will leave some marks on the racquet surface, but as we continue, the racquet will be pressed more and it will be difficult to make these marks with fingernails.

Here is a good video of the tapping process. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XzreSR98Is

After 6 hours of impact testing, check that the club has sufficient oil. To do this, run your finger over the blade of the racquet with appropriate pressure. If there is some oil on the finger, the bat has enough oil.

If the oil is not there, the racquet may need to be re-oiled. Repeat this process of checking the oil every 3 to 4 weeks. Stage one ends when the above steps are completed and the bat is ready to complete stage two.

Cracking a Cricket Bat: Phase Two

Your bat needs to be treated like a child. It should be slowly and steadily introduced to the harsher conditions – in this case, the impact of a high-speed cricket ball. Stage two is relatively simpler and somewhat validates the work done in stage one. If phase two doesn’t deliver the results you expect, don’t hesitate to go back to phase one.

Phase two is all about giving catches from close range with an old ball. Two things to note here: First, the ball should not be brand new or too old, that is, the seam should be pronounced – not too soft. Second, it should be a quality cricket ball.

Note: A leather ball hammer, as shown below, can also be used for this purpose for stage two controlled striking purposes, as explained in the video above.

A ball hammer made of leather. (photo credit)

Try to practice catching for about an hour. Hit the ball in different places on the racquet, including the edges. Check the bat in between to see if there are any seam marks on the bat.

If you find that certain spots are making marks on the racquet, try hitting those areas for about half an hour and repeat the second stage process.

If the traces of the seam can still be seen on these parts, the previous impaction process is not sufficient – at least not on the part where the traces are visible.

If such a situation arises, please go back to phase one and do a little more recording. If there are no markings on the face or edges of the racquet, the racquet can be assumed to be ready for break-in – which is the next and final step in the impaction process.

Cracking a Cricket Bat: Phase Three – Breaking In

Now your racquet has become stronger. But it would be unwise to send it directly to the battlefield – in this case, the live match. It really would be wasted effort if you centered the racquet against a new ball in a live game without warming it up and it broke.

Here you use the training sessions in the nets to play the racquet. Don your batting gear and get ready to hit the nets with your newly bashed racquet. Ask your bowlers to bowl at you with older but quality leather balls. If you have the bowling machine in your facility, use it to deliver you old balls at medium speed.

Try not to hit the shots right away. Play with soft hands first. Try to intentionally hit different parts of the racket. It’s okay to get some edges at this point. Let the balls hit the tip of the racket every now and then. Remember that you are trying to check every part of the bat.

It is generally recommended to have at least two net sessions as part of the play-in process. In the first session, try to keep things simple and avoid flashing. In the second step, gradually begin to become more aggressive and play full-fledged shots.

However, continue to play with a straight racquet and delay the cross hits until the end of the second net session when you are confident that the straight hits are going well.

If all goes well, you can consider the knock-in process complete. You now have a racquet ready to go center and play against those fast new ball deliveries. As mentioned above, continue to monitor the racquet for dryness or seam marks and use oils and targeted tapping as needed.

How long should you batter a cricket bat?

A general consensus is that about 6 hours of targeted tapping is enough for the racquet to be ready for normal catching practice and break-in.

However, these 6 hours were rarely in a row. As already mentioned, oiling is intermittent during the knocking process. Oil takes time to be absorbed and dry the surface for further tapping.

So the actual knock-in can take about 6 hours, the complete knock-in process is a multi-day event.

Is it possible to hit the cricket bat too hard?

It is theoretically possible to hit the racquet too hard. However, that would require a lot of effort. As it stands, the knock-in process requires a lot of dedication and patience before using the new willow in the live match. Not many would have the patience to overdo it.

However, if an entrained soul bangs bat on bat for longer, then theoretically it would be called a bat hit too much.

The purpose of tapping is to maintain moisture in the racquet but compact the surface enough to handle the impact. A properly struck racquet does not lose the natural ‘spring’ in the racquet, but a racquet that is struck excessively risks losing that natural spring that is essential to hitting.

How do you know if your cricket bat is batted and ready to use?

There are several ways to ensure that the club is fully impacted or not.

1. Seam Marks

The first would be to subject it to a light impact from good quality cricket balls. Increase the speed of the ball as you keep going. When the seam of the ball does not dent the racquet surface, the racquet is ready for actual play.

2. Racket weight is reduced after knock-in

Another simple but not complete method is to compare club weight before and after impact. A well battered racquet would feel lighter compared to a new racquet because of all the compression that comes from impact.

3. Sound of the cricket bat

Here’s another clue to a well-beaten racquet. A properly struck racquet would produce a confident, light tone when it hits the leather ball, especially in the sweet spot.

Whereas a brand new non-impact racquet would make a flat noise when presented against the leather ball.

Be careful when starting with the recently hammered club so that if a problem is found the club is in good condition to fix the problem.

What are anti-abrasion films and fiberglass edge tape?

Some bats come with anti-abrasion blades attached to the face of the bat.

However, it is advisable to only place the anti-chafing film on the surface of the racquet after it has been struck.

The benefit is that the scuff guards would adhere better to the racquet after the oiling and tapping process is fully completed. Of course, fitting the scuff guard is optional but highly recommended as it would help extend the life of the racquet.

Additionally, you can also use the fiberglass edge tape to protect the edges and tip. The tip and edges of the racquet are also at risk of breaking after impact. The fiberglass tape would help protect against that as much as possible.

Fiberglass edge tape. (photo credit)

If you have decided to apply any of these, make sure you apply it after the oil has completely dried on the club face, rim and cable.

What are pre-knocked cricket bats?

Pre-knocked bats are the ones that are prepared with the oiling and patting process at the factories themselves. Racquet manufacturers are aware that once the racquet has been manufactured, it must be battered in order to be ready to play.

However, it is a costly process for manufacturers that increases the cost of the racquet. Therefore, in order to keep the racquets affordable, manufacturers generally sell them without oiling and patting.

Pre-rapped or not, it’s still a good idea to do a little oiling and rapping yourself after purchasing a new cricket bat.

Precautions when oiling and batting a cricket bat

Here is a short list of precautions to take when oiling and tapping the racquet.

Never over oil your racquet and avoid oiling the racquet grip and splice as this will adversely affect the adhesives.

A common mistake is to stand the racquet upright in the oil. That too would be too much oil for the bat.

The clubs must be held horizontally for a long time after oiling. The goal is to consistently draw the oil into the racquet while holding it vertically to collect the oil at the toe end of the racquet.

This cannot be stressed enough that the edges need to ricochet on impact and not hit square. The purpose is to make the bat around the edges.

Use quality balls when pointing out throwdowns or during the break-in phase.

Finally, never strike the back of the racquet, the splice, and the racquet decal area.

Final Thoughts

Bats are a very popular subject for many batsmen. You must have observed certain batsmen frantically checking their bat when they hit a bad shot, or making a strange noise when the leather ball hits the bat. Imagine their distress when they realize that the damage to their racquet could have been avoided with a few days of oiling and patting care.

This article is for all players who want to extend the life of their racquet while improving their own performance. Also, good cricket bats are expensive. It would be a shame to lose all that money because you didn’t follow a few simple oiling and patting procedures.

I hope this article proves useful next time you buy a racquet and do the hitting.

Knocking cricket bat machine

Bought a new racquet with a “Ready to Play” sticker and took it out for a game the next day? If so, then that was the worst thing you could do to your new racquet. This is a rookie mistake; What you should have done is sharpen the racquet by smashing it in.

Tapping can be done with a machine or manually with bullets or a hammer.

Many bats are also pre-knocked. When you think about it, many questions must come to your mind, how do you tap the bat? What are the pros or cons? What tools are needed for the process? How do I know my blade is ready to use? If you are facing these similar questions and no answers are currently available then you are in the right place; This article will make sure that all your doubts are cleared.

Here is a complete guide to breaking in your new racquet.

Benefits of tapping

Tapping on cricket bat machines can be done with a machine made for the same purpose, or in the traditional way. It is important to tap before using a racquet in tournaments or games of any kind, as racquets are compressed during the manufacturing process to create a barrier to absorb hits from a leather ball, but this compression is not enough to sustain the racquet To protect bats and increase their longevity tapping is done.

The tapping strengthens this barrier formed by compression, so the racquet does not break on impact. The edges are to be rounded off by beating so that they do not go beyond the grit of the racquet.

Disadvantages of tapping

Although there are no significant disadvantages to hitting a cricket bat. Failure to use proper technique when executing can damage your racquet. For example, many people hold their racquet somewhere in the middle while hitting the toe area of ​​the racquet with a hammer; this destroys the handle of the racquet. Vibration travels through the tip to the handle, weakening the glue used to hold the handle together.

If the edges are not rounded, the tapping has not been performed correctly and this cannot be achieved by a cricket bat tapping machine or even by automatic tapping. To achieve this, a mallet/mallet should be tapped in a circular motion.

Also, it’s important not to use a hammer to tap the part just below the sticker, as this is the most sensitive area and tapping will do more harm than good. Changing the intensity of the mallet strikes as you move from the toe to the grip of the racket is crucial; Hits at the bottom can be more challenging than hits in the middle.

Also Read: How to Choose the Right Cricket Shoes for Your Game?

Does the machine knock enough to hit the ground?

It’s a myth that machine-hit bats are ready to play. You can use them to play, but they will pop or break on impact with a fastball.

Manual tapping is also known as magic tapping because it is in this phase that the racquet’s grains are compressed to strengthen the racquet. The performance of the racquet will be reduced if not hit properly. Without manual tapping, you don’t get the full potential of machine tapping. Machine tapping gives you a good punch, but that’s useless unless you hand tap to properly open the grains and round the edges, which machine tapping can’t do.

Online sites that fool you by saying 5000 or 9000 hits on each club

As mentioned, it is important that you hit your racquet, but many online sites suggest that pre-knocked racquets are good enough to play, which is a myth. Pre-knocking can help the knocking process, but is certainly not enough. These claims made by online sites are rarely accurate. A bat describing “9000 hits” does not necessarily mean that the bat was hit 9000 times, and there is no way for you to verify these claims.

Every willow is different and one standard cannot be used to perfect different types of willow. The frequency with which punches at the bat release is just a marketing gimmick. On some good English willows even 3000 hand strokes is enough and provides an optimal shot and opens the grains, so more than that stroke will only damage the racquet. It’s not the number, it depends on how experienced or knowledgeable the person knocking is.

Also Read: Light Cricket Bat or Heavy Cricket Bat?

hand knocking

What to choose, hammer or ball hammer?

It is considered an amateur mistake to use a ball mallet instead of a hammer mallet. Although both appear similar, hitting the racquet with a ball hammer can lead to seam marks on the racquet (today good ball hammer-like ones from SM keep the seam away and leave no marks), and these are usually very light, so there is behind the hits no real power.

When using a hammer hammer, on the other hand, you don’t have to worry about the seam markers, and they come in a variety of sizes. It’s important to use a heavy hammer to make sure the hits are good. If a racquet or a real ball is used to hit the racquet, care must be taken to avoid the seam of the ball hitting the blade and to ensure that the racquet is struck evenly.

What did Sachin and Dhoni use for tapping?

There are images of Sachin Tendulkar using a hammer hammer to smash in a racquet and videos of MS Dhoni using a ball and even an old racquet to do the same. Old ball or racquet are both great tools for smashing your racquet, but it’s safe to assume that pros use the right gear to smash their racquets.

Why don’t they knock on the machine or don’t have enough money or equipment? Sounds weird, but think about why they look more interested in hand tapping from what we’ve seen.

Which area of ​​the bat should be tapped less?

It is important to hit the vertical center of the racquet or the part where the sticker is attached with less intensity than the tip of the racquet. The edges should be hit manually, some edges can easily break, so don’t worry if you don’t do it manually, then the ball will hit the ground and it can be hard. The back of the racket should not be battered. There is no use oiling the racquet splice or hammering the splice in as in real match situations; This part is never used to hit the ball and hitting it with a hammer will loosen the glue.

How do you know if a bat has landed?

The generally accepted time it takes to smash a club is 6 hours, but nobody manages it all at once. The batting process also requires the bat to be oiled first and then dried. So it’s a multi-day process. Until you see that your grains are very slightly open, the bat isn’t fully knocked out. Even after tapping, the first thing you should do is take the racquet to the net sessions and practically check if the racquet is ready to be used in the games.

What is the correct way to tap your hand?

Hand tapping or manual tapping should be done with a hammer. In order to achieve the best results, the correct techniques must be used to hit the racquet. The club should hit the club in a circular motion; The power behind the shots should vary depending on the part of the racquet being hit. It is best to hit your racquet evenly, starting with the toe, the tapping should be in a straight horizontal line (toe to center or center to toe) and the process should be done in the same way, as you move towards the top sticker. Don’t try to hit/hit the back of the racket.

Also Read: Servicing a Cricket Bat.

How do you oil a cricket bat?

Oiling is very important to get your willow game ready. Before the knock-in process begins, the club must be oiled and then dried to remove excess oil. The best way to oil your racquet is to take 1 tablespoon of oil, dip a cloth in it and use that oil-soaked cloth to wipe the racquet’s face.

This will ensure the wood is oiled and you don’t have to worry about excess oil either. Be careful not to oil the decals and scuff guard; The scuff guard will wear out in about a year, then you can oil that area as well.

Before oiling, clean the surface with very fine sandpaper, but don’t overdo it. Splice and handle of the racquet must not be oiled; it weakens the glue that holds it together. After the oiling process is complete, hold the club horizontally with the face parallel to the ceiling.

The next morning, use sandpaper to clean the surface of the racquet and reapply a very thin coat of oil as mentioned above. Let the bat lie the same way, horizontally with the batting face parallel to the ceiling, for another 24 hours. This process can be repeated a maximum of 3 times, but 2 times should be enough. Now the club is ready to be tapped out, if there is any unabsorbed oil, remove it from the fine sandpaper.

Oiling is necessary for a new racket?

Oiling a new bat is necessary to maintain moisture levels in the pasture. If the moisture level is not right, it will crack or even break clean. It is recommended to oil your racquet or check the moisture level every 3-4 weeks. Tapping without oiling the racquet will shorten blade life.

Linseed oil moisturizes the fibers inside the racquet, allowing it to be easily compressed and creating a barrier, as mentioned earlier, when the racquet is hit.

Which oil to use and how much?

It is best to use raw linseed oil for your blade. This oil is available on every major ecommerce site. As previously mentioned, use 1 tablespoon of oil and a piece of cloth to oil your racquet. Be careful not to put too much or too little oil on your blade, either way it will reduce the bat’s lifespan and darken the pasture.

We hope that all your doubts and questions about hitting your new racquet have been clarified. The task of doing it alone might be tedious, but knowing and understanding the nuances of your sport always helps if you want to be successful. If you still have a question that is still unanswered and can’t find any answers, ask the question below and we will try to answer your question.

Also read: 6 tips for choosing a cricket bat that suits you.

“How many grips should you put on a cricket bat?” is a question that comes to mind for every cricketer when looking to buy a bat. Today we’re going to talk about the different grip options a batsman adopts for an enjoyable batting session.

A cricket bat has a handle if you bought it fresh from the store. However, adding a grip makes the grip thicker, which also helps improve control. An extra grip has extra weight and can therefore also change the balance of the racquet. However, it is an individual decision and each player should decide for themselves.

Having a single cricket bat handle

The most important thing to remember when buying a racquet is that it is not specifically made for larger hands and therefore depends on each individual’s own comfort level. For some people, having a single cricket bat grip is more convenient and suits their grip and batting stance comfortably. However, others may feel that a single grip is uncomfortable or can reduce their precision.

It really comes down to what drives you. For some batsmen, a racquet that comes straight from the factory seems like the perfect fit. For some who are not as comfortable with a single grip and have issues like the racquet grip slipping or slipping through the hands, they add multiple grips to lighten the racquet’s weight and raise it slightly.

Why multiple cricket bat grips?

This question plays a very important role as a grip is a key element for the batsman to play freely. A multi-grip racquet changes the weight and balance of the racquet to suit your needs. The grip of the racquet becomes thicker, giving you a solid grip, especially for players with large hands.

Having 2 grips is popular, but some players even use 4-5 grips at a time depending on need. The main reason for multiple racquet grips is to make the grip thicker. This allows the grip to take up the extra room in the hands and makes the batsman more comfortable with his grip when batting.

have big hands

A single grip racquet that comes straight from the factory may not be the best choice for a player with big hands. Usually players with big hands feel quite loose when holding the racquet and this is where having multiple grips plays a crucial role.

The grip of the racquet becomes thicker and therefore takes up all the extra space of the batsman’s large hands and also allows him to comfortably pick up the racquet without hesitation and grip the racquet with a firm grip. There are batsmen who have really huge hands that require three or more grips to make them feel more confident and comfortable while batting. It all depends on what the batsman wants in the end.

counterweight

This is an interesting approach to having multiple grips on your cricket bat. Having multiple grips is helpful in balancing a ground-heavy racquet. When you use more than one grip on a heavy racquet, the grip becomes thicker, which immediately shifts the weight and balance of the heavy racquet to the center, as the thicker grip makes the racquet appear much lighter when picked up.

So when the batsman picks up a heavy multi-grip racquet, the weight of the multi-grip shifts the heavy ground to the center and makes it convenient to use, and that is a great benefit for the players.

psychological reasons

At the end of the day it all depends on what the player wants and how they want it. It can feel better for the player’s wellbeing and mental state for some reason as it can boost their morale when things are how they want during practice or even a big game.

Psychologically, if they are comfortable with a single grip, a double grip may not provide them with the physical or mental comfort that may cause them to reconsider their choices. So they definitely need to go with whatever helps them feel more secure when being held.

Should you double grab a cricket bat?

Certainly an extra grip will make the grip thicker, but not too much. When a player is comfortable with a single grip, there is no need to double grip a racquet. However, if it’s a heavy ground racquet, you’ll need to double-grab it to balance the racquet. For some people 2 holds ruins their accuracy so it clearly sums up what the batsman’s choice is.

You should double grip the racquet if you have a large hand or in general as it takes up the extra space in the hand and gives you comfort when hitting and makes the racquet feel lighter.

Conclusion

All in all I would just like to say that batsman choice and comfort matters and you absolutely must try it in action to make your decision on whether to have your cricket bat single grip or multiple grips.

Bat handles slide up. It happens all the time! It’s annoying when that happens. It’s even more annoying when you realize the grip has come up mid-innings. The only way to continue hitting is to change clubs as there is no time to change grips. Don’t worry. We’re here to talk about different methods that can help you avoid the frustrations of the handle slipping up all the time!

You can attach a racket handle that slides up by using PVC electrical tape under the handle on the racket handle. Keep the sticky side of the tape out. The sticky side sticks to the handle and prevents it from sliding up. Using special grip tapes like GripGrip Pro can be very handy.

There are efficient ways to fix this racket grip ride-up problem. Let’s take a look at these methods.

How to fix a bat handle that slides up?

When a racquet handle slides up, hitting becomes difficult. The extra part protruding from the top of the grip interferes with shot making. It can also create unwanted noises when playing cricket bats, which could make the referee think you stole the ball when in fact you didn’t. It would be really unfortunate to come out this way!

Therefore, it is very important that you always pay attention to the handle and prevent it from riding up. Let’s talk about the possibilities.

Things to check BEFORE attaching the handle

There are certain things you need to check before deciding to repair the handle.

1. Check the condition of the handle

First, check the condition of the handle. If it’s torn or worn badly enough, throw it away. It is very difficult to hit with such a grip. It would divert your focus from the next delivery to be completed.

If you need to put in a new grip, be sure to check out our other post on how to change the grip of a cricket bat, where we also have our recommendations on which types of grips to choose!

2. Check the thread winding on the racquet handle

Another thing you should do is check the thread wrap around the cricket bat grip under your existing grip. If the winding is missing or the threads are broken, repair the threading before preventing the handle from riding up.

If you don’t have proper threads on the racquet, the grips can continue to slide up even after you’ve completely followed the process. So be sure to fix the thread winding first!

3. Check the adhesive capacity of the tape

The other thing to check before you start fixing the grip issue is the stickiness of the tape you are going to use.

If you’re using electrical tape that has been in your home for a few months, chances are the tape has lost some of its stickiness.

If you feel the need to buy one, we recommend this black PVC electrical tape [on Amazon]. It has excellent adhesion properties and is quite suitable for a racquet grip.

It is not necessary to use black tape, although this is the usual preference most cricketers have when it comes to grip tape.

4. Make sure your hands are clean

Finally, make sure you wash your hands before you start applying the tape. If your hands are dirty, there is a chance that the dirt will stick to the sticky side of the tape and reduce the stickiness of the tape. In such a scenario, you may not get the desired result even if you have followed all the steps below.

Method 1 – Secure the racquet handle with electrical tape

Using PVC-based electrical tape to keep the grip from riding up is perhaps the quicker of the two methods we’re going to talk about. This is simply because most of us most likely have electrical tape at home. So no need to order and wait for it to arrive!

While some cricketers prefer to simply wrap the electrical tape around the splice at the bottom of the handle at the shoulder of the cricket bat (as indicated in the image to the right).

While this is good practice, it’s mostly just a temporary arrangement before the band wears out and the handle starts slipping up!

Here is a suitable method to prevent the handle from sliding up with electrical tape –

Step 1 – Move the handle to the desired position

Your first step is really to properly attach the grip with a cone or other method you are familiar with. Check out our in-depth post on how to get a grip on a cricket bat.

Remember that the position of your grip before you begin the process will be your final grip position. So make sure it is correct and in the desired position you need.

Step 2 – Attaching the PVC insulating tape

The next step is to apply the PVC electrical tape under the handle.

Roll the grip from the bottom of the racquet as shown in the picture.

To do this, roll the handle up from the bottom by about 3 to 4 inches. Make sure the threads underneath are in the correct condition.

Place the electrical tape on the racket handle like this

Next, wrap the electrical tape around the handle, about 1 to 1 inch (2.5 to 2.5 cm) from the shoulder of the racquet.

Start by holding the band on the racquet shoulder and pull to wrap it around the shoulder. Make sure the sticky side of the tape is on the outside.

Pro Tip:

When applying the tape, be careful not to cut the tape before applying it to the racquet handle. This allows you to simply roll the tape onto the handle. You can just snip off the end with scissors once you’re done attaching the tape to the handle!

Step 3 – Attach the handle to the bottom of the racquet handle

After applying the tape, you now need to roll the handle back to its original position. Make sure the grip is fully down and reaching the racket’s shoulder.

Hold the handle after rolling it all the way down to secure

Squeeze around the area where the electrical tape was wrapped. This will ensure that the electrical tape is properly adhered to the handle.

Secure the bottom of the handle by wrapping the tape around the racket’s shoulder

The last thing you want to do to fully secure it from the bottom is make sure you wrap some tape around the area where the handle ends! Putting tape around the splice at the shoulder of the racquet can be a great extra measure to keep the grip from riding up!

Step 4 – Secure the handle to the top of the racquet handle

Now this is just an extra step. While it may not be necessary for most players. However, it is an essential step for cricketers who prefer to use more than one grip!

It is also highly recommended to secure the grip from above when playing in hot or humid conditions such as B. in countries of the subcontinent like India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh or even in countries like Australia, United Arab Emirates, etc.

Repeat the process on the upper part of the handle

To secure the handle at the top of the racquet handle, you must follow a similar process.

Simply roll the handle down about 2 to 3 inches from the top. Then attach the tape to the thread. About 2 to 3 wraps of webbing around the racquet handle should be enough. Next, roll the handle back to its original position.

Don’t forget to hold the handle firmly over the tape for about 30 seconds to fix it.

Method 2 – Using GripGrip Pro

One of the biggest challenges when using PVC electrical tape is applying the tape sticky side out! This is hard to get right, especially if you haven’t done it a few times already!

A perfect solution to this problem is the GripGrip Pro – The Non-Moving Cricket Grip Tape [on Amazon]. It’s an ingenious solution and makes applying it to the racquet handle to secure the grip a super easy process!

The GripGrip Tape is made of vulcanized rubber and takes advantage of the fact that the racket handle is also made of rubber. It is difficult for rubber to move when in contact with another rubber, thus preventing the racquet handle from sliding up.

Best of all, it’s barely a few dollars more than traditional PVC electrical tape, but saves a lot of trouble! In addition, a roll of GripGrip Pro Tape can be used up to 7-8 times to secure the racquet’s grip.

Procedure for attaching the GripGrip Pro

The process of attaching the GripGrip Pro is quite similar to the steps mentioned above.

Here is a video explaining the process of applying GripGrip Pro tape to the handle of a cricket bat –

The only major difference in the process would be that you would need to cut the tape to about 4 inches in length before applying it to the racquet.

Cutting the tape before attaching it to the racquet handle should be done for the following two reasons:

It prevents excessive use of the tape

If you have a small piece of GripGrip Pro in hand, you can stretch it appropriately while applying it to the racquet handle

note –

Some people also perform the above procedure with glue. While it solves the problem of the handle riding up, the adhesive tends to stick to the thread wrap and makes replacing the handle difficult. We would NOT recommend using an adhesive to prevent the handle from sliding up.

Why does a cricket bat handle slide up?

The racquet handle is first wrapped with a coil of thread and one or more rubber handles lie on top of it.

The grip helps the batsman not to slip the bat out of his hand when hitting. When the batsman plays a shot, he holds the grip, but the movement of the bat is away from the batsman. This will slowly move the grip towards the batsman.

The activity is fixed for those cricketers who have an overhand grip, meaning the hand near the top of the grip is their dominant hand when batting.

How many grips should a cricket bat have?

The number of grips on a racquet is a matter of choice, like many other aspects of hitting. The most important thing is to feel comfortable hitting. Most hitters prefer single grip. Some use two or three handles.

If you think 3 is too many, remember that cricketer Vinod Kambli used to have 6 grips on his racquet when he played for India. He has two consecutive double centuries in international cricket.

Obviously, the number of holds has no direct relation to success. However, the right number of grips provides more comfort when hitting. This, in turn, can lead to increased performance and greater success.

Final Thoughts

A cricket bat handle is often the most neglected part among all cricket accessories. Cricket players only pay attention if it’s torn or ridden up and causing trouble. However, there are certain things you need to do to make the grip stay where you want it and therefore last longer.

I hope this article has given you detailed insights on how to do it.

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Year of Establishment 2015 Company Legal Form Individual – Owner Type of Business Wholesaler Number of Employees Up to 10 people Annual Sales Up to Rs. 50 Lakh IndiaMART Member since September 2016 GST 24BMZPK7040L1ZF

Established in 2015, M S Distributors indulges in the wholesale and trade of a wide range of Cricket Bats, Cricket Balls, Girls Sportswear, Men’s Sportswear, Batting Gloves and much more. In their development process, we ensure that our suppliers only use first-class base material together with state-of-the-art tooling. Also, for various reasons, we check them before finally shipping them to our customers’ destination.

With a firm commitment to quality, our organization strives to offer a wide range of cricket bat rubber grips to our respected customers.

Specifications:

– Color: available in different colors

– Usage: to cover the racket handle

– Material: rubber

Features:

– Stylish look

– Tear resistance

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Bat face shield. Clear protective films offer excellent protection against cracks and dents. Almost invisible after applying to the bat face. Fiberglass edge tape attaches to the edge of the panel, giving you two layers of protection. Can be easily removed with a hair dye, even after a long period of time. Size: 320 – 330 mm length width 135 mm Please make sure that there are no oil residues on the blade, otherwise it will not stick so well!

frequently asked Questions

HOW DO I PREPARE A BLACK CAT RACKER FOR USE?

All Black Cat clubs are hand oiled and battered prior to shipment to the customer. This service is included in the price of the cricket bat and saves the customer hours of personal effort.

However, the bat will still benefit from further preparation. It is recommended to spend a few hours gently hitting a good quality old cricket ball. The intensity should build up over time until you hit the ball like a game.

HOW LONG DOES A CRICKET BAT LAST?

As a rough guide, a racquet will last approximately 1000 runs, including practice. This means that for some players a racquet will last three or four seasons, for others just one.

In making the bat, the batmaker presses the gap to prepare the bat for use against a hard cricket ball. There is a fine line between overpressing (loss of performance) and underpressing a cricket bat (loss of durability). Black Cat bats are pressed to perfection, ensuring unmatched performance with the durability our customers have come to expect.

A bat’s life can be extended with good preparation and care during bat deployment. However, all bats are different, which means that seemingly identical bats that are groomed and cared for in the same way can last for different lengths of time.

IS IT POSSIBLE TO ATTEND THE BLACK CAT WORKSHOP?

Unfortunately, it is not possible for customers to visit the Black Cat workshop.

WHERE CAN BLACK CAT CRICKET BATS BE PURCHASED?

This website is the only place where a Black Cat cricket bat can be purchased: we do not sell our cricket bats through retailers. Therefore there is no place where you can try our bats before ordering. If you are unsure which model/weight to order please contact us – our racquet maker will be happy to recommend the most suitable racquet for you.

DOES BLACK CAT OFFER SPONSORSHIP?

Black Cat of London does not sponsor individual cricketers.

Unfortunately, due to the number of such requests we receive, we cannot guarantee a response to sponsorship requests.

First check if your racquet needs another coat of oil. To do this, with reasonable pressure, run your thumbnail along the face of the racquet, from the toe to just below where the front sticker is located. If there is a tiny spot of oil where your thumbnail is, there is enough oil. However, if there is no oil, the blade must be oiled again.

YOUR BATS SHOULD GET APPROX. EVERY 3 TO 4 WEEKS.

Lightly sand the surface of the club with 180-200 grit sandpaper.

THIS SHOULD BE DONE PRIOR TO OILING YOUR RACKET AT ANY OPPORTUNITY.

Pour enough oil onto the blade of the club to hold about a dime.

Using either your finger or a piece of cloth, rub the oil into the face, sides and tip of the racquet being careful not to get any oil on any of the decals. DO NOT PUT OIL ON THE CONNECTION.

Let the racquet lie horizontally (blade up) overnight.