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Preparation and care of cricket bats

Understand your bat

A cricket bat is made from either English willow (Salix ceraelea), cashmere willow, or alternative willow, which in their natural state are soft, fibrous reeds. As such, it must be prepared before it can be used to bat a cricket ball.

All racquets are pressed during production, this pressing gives a degree of conditioning and also improves the ‘drive’ (or power) of the racquet. Kookaburra cricket bats are individually pressed, which means our bat maker will assess each gap and determine how much pressure to use to optimize drive and durability for that particular piece of wicker.

The “tapping in” is an additional requirement and a very important part of club preparation (minimum 6 hours recommended) during which the new club is repeatedly hit with either a mallet or an old ball to increase durability and promote “drive”.

Care for your racquet throughout its life by storing it in a racquet case and safely in your cricket bag when not in use.

During the lifespan of a cricket, all bats crack when a natural piece of wood is repeatedly struck by a fast-moving object. It may be worth considering using either fiberglass tape on the edges of the bat or an “Armor Tec” cover, which is a high quality anti-chafing film with cricket fiberglass tape on both sides, around the face and edges of a cricket bat to protect.

Bat Preparation

Cricket bats are made from natural willow and as with all natural materials the condition of the bat can be expected to deteriorate over time with use.

Regardless of a bat’s brand or finish, superficial facial and edge markings will almost certainly appear along with indentations or bruises of the natural pasture. This happens especially when “polytype” coverings have been used, when the covering (an artificial material) does not react in the same way as willow (a natural fibre). In these circumstances, there is no need to worry or worry as the racquet’s durability and performance will not be compromised.

Almost all racquets returned to us by affected players are not the result of defects in materials or workmanship, but are part of the natural wear and tear process of natural pasture.

If in doubt, please contact us before returning your new racquet. It could save you unnecessary postage, inconvenience and time.

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We set out to create the most reliable bat size chart on the web. For this we needed real user data. We also needed to see which tables were already out there. We found strange things. And some useful stuff. We also think that we have developed the best. That follows.

Bat Size Chart [Survey Data]

First, we polled thousands of real players to see what racquet size they were using. Here’s our data, organized by baseball and fastpitch, as well as league, age, and relative size.

To our knowledge, this is the only empirical study of baseball and fastpitch bat sizes conducted to date.

Player size as shown in the table is determined by the parent who completed the survey. They were asked how tall their child was compared to their age group.

Other bat size charts

The second way we think we’ve found the best bat size chart is through groupthink. But most bat size charts on the internet are copies of each other. They have the same exact dates but are just pasted into a different color scheme or calculator.

We found seven different bat size charts. Everything else on the internet, as far as we can see, is a copy of each other.

BatSizeChart.com JustBats.com Marucci Sports Dicks Sporting Goods Anthem & Company Bracket & Company Arizona University

Club Size Suggestions for players of average height according to size table

Scroll right to see all club size suggestions by average tall players in each age group. Also note that many bat sizing charts don’t provide a weight suggestion – just a length. For non-BBCOR players, this makes the youth bat proposal a partial mystery as bats come in a variety of drops.

Age Height (in) Feet Weight Bat Digest Bat Size Chart.com Just Bats Marucci Dicks Sporting Goods Anthem & Co. Arizona University 6 45 3 9 45 26/14 None 27 in 25 – 26″ 28 in 28 in 19 -oz 7 47 3 11 51 27/15 26/14 27″ 25 – 26″ 28″ 28″ 19 oz. 8 50 4 2 57 28/16 27/15 28″ 26 – 27″ 29″ 29″ 20 oz 9 53 4 5 64 28/18 28/16 29 in 26 – 27″ 30 in 30 in 22 oz 10 55 4 7 74 29/19 29/18 29 in 27 – 28″ 30 in 30 in 23 oz 11 57 4 9 85 30/20 30/19 30” 27 – 28″ 30” 30” 24 oz 12 59 4 11 110 31/21 31/21 30-” 27 – 28” 31” 31” 26 oz 13 61 5 1 125 31/ 26 32/24 31 in 28 – 30″ 32 in 32 in 27 oz *13 61 5 1 125 32/29 30/27 28 – 30″ 32 in 32 in 27 oz 14 64 5 4 140 32/29 32/29 31 /28 28 – 30″ 32 in 32 in 28 oz 15 67 5 7 150 32/ 29 33/30 32/29 30 – 34″ 33 in 33 in 29 oz 16 68 5 8 160 33/30 33/30 32/29 30 – 34″ 33 inches 33 inches 30 ounces 17 70 5 10 170 33/30 33/30 32/29 30 – 34″ 33 inches 33 inches 31 ounces

*Second line for 13 year olds are BBCOR suggestions. The first row for 13-year-olds are recommendations for the size of youth racquets.

We discuss them in detail below.

1. BatSizeChart.com Bat Size Chart

In full disclosure, we also own the website called BatSizeChart.com. We wanted to create a website that was built entirely for the appropriate size of bats. At that time we built what is, toot! toot!, the most useful single bat card there is. Unlike other charts that lack the suggested weights, BatSizeChart.com adds the length and weight by color-coding a drop into the mix and separating BBCOR players.

Inside the chart there are two ways to split it up. The top section is the player’s height vs. weight. The second is age vs. weight.

For example, a 91-100 pound player who is 4’6″ should swing between a 30″ drop 12 and a drop 11. Or a 151-pound player at 5’10” should be swinging a 33″ BBCOR racquet.

2. Bat size chart from JustBats.com

The bat size chart on JustBats.com has an interactive interface. You can choose from different types of racquets, then the size and weight of the player. Once selected, it suggests the length of a bat.

A 4’6″ youth baseball player weighing between 91 and 100 pounds should use a 29 to 31 inch bat, or so they say.

But what weight?

The calculator doesn’t say what weight. Most bat size charts do not record weight information. Youth barrel bats in a 30-inch, for example, range from 17 ounces to 25 ounces. The 4’6″ player above could easily settle down to a 29″ to 31″ racquet. But without a weight suggestion, recommending a club length doesn’t make much sense.

With BBCOR bats the answer is more obvious as BBCOR bats must be a drop 3. That is, her weight in ounces is three less than her height in inches. So a 33 inch BBCOR racquet has a declared weight of 30 ounces.

3. Marucci bat size chart

Marucci’s bat size chart is recommended for its honesty. In short, it is claimed that the right bat has too many variables to put on a graph. Instead, they point you in the right direction by giving you a rough sense of where many players of a certain size are and then telling you to try a few and see what works for you.

The club length they suggest is by height. A 4’6″ player should have a 27 or 28″ racquet and a 5’10” player should have a 30 to 34″ racquet. No specific details, but they at least point to the reality that bat size depends on far more than size and weight.

4. DicksSportingGoods bat size chart

Dick’s Sporting Goods also has a simplified bat size chart. They don’t have a slick calculator like JustBats, but they do discuss bat weights. They also have a chart that organizes recommended club length by age and weight.

If your player is 4’6″ and weighs between 91 and 100 pounds, then the chart suggests a 30″ racket. 30 inches is the same length as the JustBats calculator showed. However, the 5’10” player, who weighs 150 pounds, needs a 33″ racquet according to the DSG table. But according to the JustBats chart, they need a 32 inch bat.

5. Anthem Sport (and company)

It’s hard to tell where the “Anthem” chart below came from. The chart data can be found on many websites in various formats and color schemes. (No, seriously, many). Somewhere, somehow, someone put together a diagram, and then everyone else seemed to copy it. Why the table of this table is so ubiquitous and replicated is not readily apparent.

Based on a 4’6″ player weighing 91 pounds, the chart suggests a 30″ racket. A 5’10” player at 151 should be swinging a 33″ racquet.

6. Bracket/Cheap Bats Bat Size Chart

Another bat size chart you may find is a derivation of the above. If you look closely, you’ll see that this table just fills in the blank cells that are missing from the table above. You can find this derivation diagram here (and elsewhere as well).

In its peculiarities it is remarkable. For example, consider a three-foot-tall player who weighs 181 pounds. The chart recommends this hitter use a 30 inch bat. Of course that can’t be true. The only thing a 181 pound, 3 foot tall person should use is a phone to call an ambulance.

Like the other chart this one was copied from, a 91-pound, 4’6″ player should be using a 30″ racquet. A 5’10” player with a 151lb 33″ racquet.

7. University of Arizona study

The other study besides ours that used empirical data to determine the correct bat size was a study by some physicists at the University of Arizona.

The study contains some complicated things. But ultimately, it’s a formula for deriving the optimal racquet size that should deliver the optimal amount of power. It uses the size of a player. But most unique is that it uses the typical pitch speed the player sees to optimize the amount of energy at impact.

We created an infographic to help you with the math.

Using this formula, a 4’6″ player seeing an average shot speed of 50 mph should be using a racquet that weighs 22.653 ounces. A 5’10 player averaging 75 miles per hour should use a racquet that weighs 29.995 ounces.

We like the idea behind this working model for bat sizes. However, the algorithm tuned for the correct racquet size seems to overestimate a smaller player’s ability to wield a heavy racquet. For BBCOR type players, there seems to be an accurate suggestion.

Bat Digest Survey Bat size data

The data we collected from 2700 survey responses is analyzed by age and documented below.

A few highlights that we found interesting.

The age variable (not height or weight) is usually the indicator of the correct racquet size. Big kids tend to prefer shorter racquets. (We still don’t fully understand why, but it is). Weight doesn’t help determine bat size — or at least our data didn’t show it. Most 8-year-olds think their racket is too heavy. Most 13-year-old non-BBCOR players think their racquet is too light.

Average bat size by age

We measured the most popular bat sizes by age. These measurements include bat size, litter and frequency (% of use). For example, the most popular racquet for a 9-year-old is 28/18, which 26.6% of players use. The second most popular 9-year-old bat is a 29/19, which is used by 24.5%.

We used RawGraphs to generate much of the structure and then some animation software to improve clarity.

Bat size chart for 7 year olds

The correct racquet size for a 7 year old, as most commonly stated, is a 27 inch length and 17 ounce racquet. There are more using a 28/18 than a 26/16, but it’s close. The 26-, 27-, and 28-inch Drop 10 bats account for approximately 65% ​​of all 7U bats. We recommend you to stay in this area. Find out more about our best racquet for 7 year olds.

We asked 100 parents of 7-year-old players what is the right racquet size for their player. The alluvial chart below documents their sentiment based on the player’s metrics of height, weight, strength, and skill level in relation to their peers.

The chart contains too much information to comment here. Every time we look, we notice something different. Of the important things, we note that the average 7-year-old uses a 17-ounce racquet with an almost 50/50 split on a 27- or 28-inch racquet. There are more 26-inch bats in the 7U space than 29-inch, but not by much. Average-sized kids tend to go for an 18-ounce racquet just as much as a 16-ounce racquet, but the majority fall somewhere in between at 17-ounces. Only excellent players tend towards the 29/19s.

There is also a sizeable range of weights (from 13 to 19 ounces).

7 year old most common bat selection (in order)

27/17

28/18

29/19

28/17

The right size racquet for a 7 year old seems to circle the 27/17. On average, most are also happy with the 28/18 and the 26/16. For some reason, perhaps because of the model sizes offered, the 28/17 is considered too heavy.

Average players with average physical conditions should be fine with 27/17. But a 26.5/16.5 mode leads us to suggest a 26/16 as the second most likely fit. Also note that 13-ounce bats can be found in the T-ball room. If your 7U player sees kid or coach field, you know their t-ball bat isn’t going to do as well.

We talk more about this table of specific club suggestions on our Best Club for 7 Year Olds page as well as on our Best T-Ball Club page.

Bat size chart for 8 year olds

The correct racquet size for an 8 year old, as determined by actual use, is a 28 inch length, 18 ounce racquet. There are hardly any more users with 29 inches than with 27 inches. The 27-29 inch range accounts for more than 80% of all 12-year-old racquet sizes. If you are unsure, we recommend that you opt for an 18 or 17 ounce racquet. Find out more about our best racquet for eight year olds.

We asked over 200 8-year-old players about their racquet size choices. We’ve compiled this data into a chart that focuses on player skill, strength, height and weight compared to their peers. For the results for the 8-year-old, see this bat size chart.

The most common bat size for 8-year-olds is a 28-inch, 18-ounce baseball bat. There are more 29-inch bats than 27-inch bats in the 8U range, but there are still more 19-ounce bats than 17-ounce bats. Many use a Drop 11 in a 30-inch (which increases the number of 19-ounce racquets in the hands of 8-year-olds).

Here are the most common sizes for 8-year-olds (in order)

28/18 29/19 29/18 28/17 27/17

Interestingly, players whose parents think they are short tended to avoid 18-ounce racquets in the 8-year-old range. They swing either 17 or 19 ounces. While big players preferred 18 ounces.

As we see in other age categories, very tall players tend to use lighter racquets. We cannot explain why this applies to almost all of the data we collect. Parents of a tall child may not see the need for a longer racquet. Or maybe oversized kids at 8 years old tend to be weak and uncoordinated and therefore prefer a shorter racquet. In any case, the polls we’ve received from real players show that very tall players tend towards the lighter end of the 8-year-bat spectrum.

In short, there are a lot of racquet options for 8-year-olds. To be sure, 28/18 seems to be the most common choice among almost all attribute types. If the player is particularly strong or skilled, a 29/19 could be in the mix. But if you want bat speed, then the 28/17 could be a home run.

For more details on the best and right racquets for 8-year-olds click here.

Bat size chart for 9 year olds

The correct racquet size for a 9 year old, depending on actual use, is a 28 or 29 inch drop 10 racquet. Drop is the numerical difference between the club’s length in inches and its weight in ounces. 28″ and 29″ racquets ranging in weight from 18 to 20 ounces account for more than 80% of all 9U racquet usage. When in doubt, we recommend a 28/18, regardless of the size of the 9-year-old player – as these are poor guides to correct racquet size, as we have proven in our data collection. Find out more about our best racquet for 9U year olds.

There is a remarkably wide range of baseball bat sizes for 9-year-olds. Also, there doesn’t seem to be a specific theme other than a general amalgamation around the size 29/19 and 28/18 bats. But there are at least a few who swing a 30/20 and even fewer in the 31/21 range. We found the 30/20 to be a too heavy racquet for most and players rated it too heavy for the 9U market.

We find that excellent 9-year-old players gravitate toward the 20-ounce baseball bat and weak players avoid anything but an 18-ounce bat. Fighting players don’t swing anything above a 29-inch racquet, and only the strong and very strong consider anything above a 20-ounce racquet.

Average weight 8-year-old players are fairly evenly split between the 18, 19 and 20 ounce racquet weights, but tend to prefer the 29 and 28 over the 30. That means, if any, there are at least a few 29″ Drop 9 users out there.

The most common bats for 9-year-olds are (in order):

28/18

29/19

30/20

29/18

20 ounce rackets for 9 year olds tended to be too heavy. Some liked him, but most found him too difficult for their age group. We recommend if you are an excellent or tall player to keep the racquet size in the 29/19 range and stay away from 20oz racquets until you are 10 years old. You can find more comments on this chart and recommendations for bat choices for 9 year olds on our top bats for 9 year olds page.

Bat size chart for 10 year olds

The correct racquet size for a 10 year old, depending on use, is a 29 or 30 inch drop 10 or 11 racquet. Drop is the numerical difference between the club’s length in inches and its weight in ounces. 29″ and 30″ racquets in the 18-20 ounce weight range account for more than 90% of all 10U racquet usage. When in doubt, we recommend a 29/19, regardless of the size of the 10-year-old – as these are poor guides to correct racquet size, as we have proven in our data collection. Find more details on our best racquet for 10U players.

For 10 year olds, the 29 and 30 inch drop 10 racquets are the most common racquet lengths, a far cry from other young age categories. But unlike other younger players, each group of club sizes for 10-year-olds was generally happy with their club size.

Most common bat sizes for 10-year-olds (in order)

29/19 30/20 28/18 30/19 or 31/21

As we observe in other age specific racquet charts, very tall players tend to avoid heavier racquets. They tend towards lighter and shorter racquets and more average kids in their age group. We’re honestly not entirely sure why that is. It might be because they don’t need as much length as smaller children, so don’t worry about bat range. Or maybe oversized kids aren’t as coordinated and therefore need as small bats as they can find.

There are some strong and powerful kids who swing a 21 ounce bat as a 10 year old. But we didn’t find anyone swinging a 32-inch racquet. That said, at least some of the more advanced and bigger kids have been using a 30/21 Drop 9, if you want to play it safe stick with a 29/19 or 30/20.

We dissect this chart a little more and have specific bat model suggestions on our Best Bats for 10 Year Olds page.

Bat size chart for 11 year olds

The correct racquet size for an 11 year old, as determined by actual usage, is a 30 inch racquet in the 19 to 21 ounce range. 30-inch bats in a 19-21 ounce weight range account for more than 40% of total 11U bat usage. Also, another 40% of players use either 29 or 31 inches in the same weight classes. When in doubt, we recommend a 20-ounce racquet in 31, 30 or 29 inches, regardless of the size of the 11-year-old player – as these are poor guides to correct racquet size, as we have proven in our data collection. Find out more about our best racquet for 11 year olds.

Over 200 parents of 11-year-old players took part in our Racket Size Chart survey. We asked about the player’s height, weight, skill level and strength compared to their peers. As in all other categories, parents tended to believe their child was gifted above average, smaller than everyone else and stronger than most. Our site may have some selection bias as only those with skills above average would take care of their bats – and would find themselves on our site.

The perception that our children are generally smaller than themselves is a common theme in all of these bat size charts. This misconception also persisted in the 11-year group of bat size chart surveys.

We learn at least a few interesting things from the 11-year-old bat chart survey data. The 30-inch, 20-ounce racquet in particular is a runaway favorite. But regarding a specific trait that leads to bat size, we haven’t found overwhelming evidence. Players of all shapes and sizes swing racquets from 29/19 to 31/21 fairly regularly.

Also, similar to the 10-year-old group, the players are generally happy with their racquet. While conjecture, we think it’s a reasonable assumption that 11-year-old players have played enough baseball to know which bat is a good fit for them. So, even those who liked a Drop 5 31/26 are just as lucky as the 29/19 players.

Most common bat sizes for 11-year-olds (in order)

30/20

31/21

29/19

30/22

29/21

Strong 11-year-old players gravitated towards the 30-inch as much as they liked the 31-inch. Powerful players were all over the 31-inch and made up a good portion of the 22-ounce hitters too. The very large ones, as we have seen in almost every juvenile bat size chart, still tend towards smaller and lighter bats. More 11-year-olds swing a 23-ounce racquet than an 18-ounce racquet. We only found a few parents who found their player excellent who swing a 29″ racket, but even fewer of them swing a 32″ racket. Almost none of the parents who took part in the survey believe that their child has problems. But those who made a disproportionate amount of the 28-inch bats swung.

We have more comments on 11 year olds’ batting tendencies on our Best Bat for 11 Year Olds page.

Bat size chart 12 years old

The correct bat toss for a 12 year old varies widely between actual users. However, the most common is still a Drop 10 in a 30 or 31 inch length. While players are probably most comfortable with this racquet size since swinging it last year, we think it is wise to find a Drop 8 in a 31 or 30 inch for any 12 year old and encourage our players to do so to do. Our data shows that 12-year-olds are just as happy with a Drop 8 as they are with a Drop 10. Plus, going to a Drop 5 might be tempting. Our survey data, shown below, claims that most are 12-year-old players who use a Drop 5 found it a bit too heavy. Find out more about our best racquet for 12 year olds.

The bat size chart for the 12 year old is by far the most complicated. The range of typical bat sizes is as wide as the range of 12-year-old baseball body types. On average, bats range from 9 ounces and no single bat weight is more than 15% of the regular market. It’s a stark contrast to, say, the 17-year-old population, which is clustered around just a few different bats.

While there is no clear winner, the two most common racquet sizes for 12-year-olds are 30/20 and 31/21. But there are more other sizes than these two combined. There are many happy 32/22, 30/22, 31/23, and 32/24 12-year-old racquets out there.

There is so much to watch in terms of the alluvial map. Excellent players, who make up the bulk of the skill section, wield all types of clubs. High-performing players are also split evenly from 21- to 27-ounce bats. Heavy kids tend to stick with 30, 31 and 32 while the average weight section fills most of the 29 inch racquet section. Weak kids swing lighter racquets (no surprise), but very tall kids swing shorter racquets (no idea why this is still the trend).

The things to consider are endless.

There are many Drop 5 30, 31 and 32 inch players out there. Although the average for the drop five place claims the bats are a little too heavy, there were some who felt the bat weights were spot on.

The most popular sizes for 12 year old bats

30/20

31/21

30/22

32/22

31/23

31/26

We discuss more details of the table of specific bat suggestions in our Best Bats for 12 Year Olds section. But in terms of proper racquet size, we recommend a 12-year-old go to a 31/21 if he’s clueless. If this is a kid with above average ability then a drop 8 in a 31/23 or 32/24 could make a lot of sense too.

In truth, however, most 13-year-old gamers go to a BBCOR standard. That means they must swing a Drop 3. Some believe it makes sense to gradually work your way up and try to get into a Drop 5 as quickly as possible so that the jump to prom and a Drop 3 isn’t too painful. That’s rational thinking and we support the idea. However, a 12-year-old player who can’t hit the ball because his bat is too heavy doesn’t play high school baseball that often anyway. So, sure, a drop 5 makes sense – but only if you can still hit with it.

Bat size chart for 13 year olds – NOT BBCOR

Based on the data we’ve collected, around 1/3 of all 13-year-olds still play in non-BBCOR leagues. Our data collected about 100 of these individuals, and as you can see in the charts above, the bats tend to walk a little lightly for most. But there are still many who find the right size. We would suggest that at 13 you look for a drop 5 in 32. But based on your skill level, height, weight, and strength, the following might be more indicative. Check out our best 13U racket for more info.

There’s a lot to consider when it comes to bat size for 13-year-olds. Almost no player uses a 29 inch anymore. Very tall players continue to swing shorter racquets than their average sized counterparts. Excellent players swing a 31″ far more than 32″ and much more often than their “average” peers who tend to swing a 32″ more often. Bat weight options are well spread across several sizes, but the most common is 26 ounces.

In terms of abundance, there is an enormous range of bat sizes in the 13-year-old non-BBCOR bat range.

Most common 13-year-old bat sizes by height (in order)

31/26

32/27

32/22

30/25

31/23

It turns out that most batters in the non-BBCOR 13-year baseball field think their bat is too light. Those still swinging a 30/20, a sizable portion, will be surprised if they have to jump to a drop three next year. Only the more significant drop 8’s and drop 5’s seem to soothe the growing muscles of 13-year-old baseball players.

We have an article here that discusses the ins and outs of bat models in the 13-year-old range. However, if you want a general sizing recommendation, we’ll stick with nothing lighter than the Drop Eight and shoot for 32 inches as well. A 32/27 is a monster bat and might feel like a big boy bat early in the year. But as our data shows, most 32/27 racquets are pretty happy with their racquet size – and sticking with the racquet size that 11- and 12-year-olds prefer doesn’t deliver the power you want to see on a 13-year-old ball field.

Bat size chart for 13 year olds – BBCOR

Entry into the BBCOR bat world calms the chart lines significantly. Mainly because the BBCOR world only uses Drop Threes. That means BBCOR bats only come in 34, 33, 32, 31, 30 and 29 inch options. (There are some companies that also use a 32.5 and 33.5 model). These six limited size options make it easy to choose. Sehen Sie sich weitere Details zu unserem besten Schläger für einen 13U-Reisespieler an.

Beachten Sie für diese Daten. Wir haben Holzfledermäuse entfernt, die, wie wir wissen, von der BBCOR zugelassen sind. Wir haben auch die Längenoptionen 32,5 und 33,5 entfernt, obwohl wir sie in unserer Umfrage hatten. Es gab zu wenige 32,5- und 33,5-Antworten, um die Daten aussagekräftig zu machen, also haben wir sie entfernt und Ihnen unten sozusagen die ganzen Zahlen gezeigt.

Wir sind sehr überrascht, wie wenige 13-jährige BBCOR-Spieler sich für die 29/26 entscheiden. Es gibt nur wenige Unternehmen, die so viel bieten. Aber wenn man bedenkt, dass viele der Nicht-BBCOR-Pendants, die wir oben dokumentieren, einen 23- oder 24-Unzen-Schläger bevorzugen, würden Sie denken, dass sich mehr für einen 26-Unzen-Schläger in BBCOR freuen würden. Aber dieser kurze 29-Zoll-Lauf treibt viel dazu, auf den 30-Zoll zu schauen.

Allerdings sind wir auch überrascht zu sehen, dass die meisten 13-jährigen BBCOR-Spieler 31-Zoll- oder 32-Zoll-Spieler schwingen als 30-Zoll-Spieler. Etwa genauso viele verwenden einen 33-Zoll-BBCOR als einen 30-Zoll. Mit 13 überrascht uns das. Überraschend ist auch, dass nur so viele 13-Jährige 31/28 verwenden wie der Bereich 32/29.

Die häufigsten 13-jährigen BBCOR-Fledermausgrößen (in Reihenfolge)

31/28 oder 32/29

30/27

33/30

29/26

Für den 13-jährigen BBCOR-Spieler scheinen die meisten den Schläger gefunden zu haben, der gut zu ihnen passt. Obwohl es mehrere 33/30-Hitter gibt, bewerteten sie ihren Schläger als das Gefühl, dass er das richtige Gewicht für sie hatte. Dieser Bereich macht es schwierig, eine bestimmte Größe für einen BBCOR-Schläger und einen 13-Jährigen zu empfehlen. Die Tatsache, dass 31 und 32 Zoll die gleiche dominante Frequenz haben, lässt uns in diesem Bereich bleiben. Wenn Sie sich nicht ganz sicher sind, welchen Schläger Sie bekommen sollen, dann würden wir sagen, tendieren Sie zum 32-Zoll, damit er Sie auch durch Ihre 14-jährige Saison halten kann.

In Bezug auf den besten BBCOR-Schläger für Sie haben wir einen ganzen Artikel, der diesem Gespräch gewidmet ist.

Fledermaus-Größentabelle – 14 Jahre alt – BBCOR

Die Größentabelle für 14-jährige BBCOR-Fledermäuse ist gleichmäßig über den 31-, 32- und 33-Zoll-Raum verteilt, mit einem leichten Vorteil gegenüber der 32-Zoll-BBCOR-Fledermaus. Wie bei unseren anderen Altersgruppen und Kategorien bestimmen nur wenige spezifische Merkmale die Art des Schlägers, den sie schwingen sollten. Zum Beispiel schwingen starke Spieler genauso wahrscheinlich einen 29-Unzen-Schläger wie einen 30-Unzen-Schläger (mit vielleicht einem kleinen Trend in Richtung 30-Unzen). Hervorragende 14-jährige Spieler schwingen in fast gleicher Anzahl 31, 32 und 33 Zoll. Wir empfehlen Ihnen, die oder zwei Variablen zu finden, die Sie am besten beschreiben, und sich für die mittlere zu entscheiden. Was für die meisten 14-Jährigen eine 32/29 BBCOR-Fledermaus wäre.

Beachten Sie auch, dass große Spieler immer noch dazu neigen, kurze Schläger zu schwingen. Die Verbindung zwischen großen Menschen und kleinen Fledermäusen besteht seit jeher. Tatsächlich haben wir aus den 100 Umfragen, die wir bei 14-jährigen BBCOR-Spielern gesammelt haben, diejenigen, die als „groß“ angesehen wurden, die EINZIGEN, die den 30-Zoll-Schlägerraum ausmachten. Kurze Spieler tendierten zu den längeren Schlägern. Wir finden diese Beobachtung faszinierend und sie gilt für praktisch jede Altersgruppe. Haben kleinere Spieler das Gefühl, dass sie mit einem längeren Schläger mehr Reichweite brauchen, während es größeren Spielern egal ist? Die Daten sagen es uns nicht.

Häufigste BBCOR-Fledermausgröße für 14-Jährige (in Reihenfolge)

32/29

33/30

31/28

30/27

Der 32/29 BBCOR-Schläger ist der beliebteste Schläger für einen 14-Jährigen. Kein Wunder. Wir fanden jedoch, dass der 33/30 im Durchschnitt etwas zu schwer für genügend Spieler war, um in die Kategorie „wenig zu schwer“ zu wechseln. Das bedeutet nicht, dass es für alle ein bisschen zu schwer war. Aber stattdessen fanden diejenigen, die eine 33/30 schwangen, im Durchschnitt, dass es ein bisschen viel war. Es könnte die richtige Größe für Sie sein, und das Schwemmdiagramm oben sollte helfen, dies zu klären.

Bemerkenswert ist, dass kein 14-Jähriger, den wir befragt haben, angefangen hat, einen 34-Zoll-Schläger zu schwingen. Wie sich zeigen wird, gibt es nicht sehr viele 17-Jährige, die dasselbe tun. Tatsächlich wird der 32/29 mit 14 Jahren zu einer großartigen Größe für die nächsten drei Jahre, und vorausgesetzt, die Haltbarkeit und der Pop sind intakt, könnte der Schläger eine ganze Highschool-Karriere überstehen.

Wenn Sie einige spezifische Modellempfehlungen wünschen, sehen Sie sich unseren Abschnitt über die besten BBCOR-Fledermäuse an.

Fledermaus-Größentabelle – 15 Jahre alt

Der durchschnittliche 15-Jährige schwingt einen 32/29 BBCOR-Baseballschläger. Es gibt mehr 33/30er als 31/28er, aber es gibt genug 31-Zoll-BBCORs, um sie trotzdem in Betracht zu ziehen. Unsere Umfrage unter über 75 15-jährigen BBCOR-Spielern ist aufgeschlüsselt nach Größe, Gewicht, Kraft und Können sowie nach Beliebtheit der Schlägergröße und wie zufrieden die Spieler mit ihrer Wahl sind.

Wie jede Altersgruppe, die wir befragt haben, tendieren sehr große Spieler dazu, kürzere Schläger zu schwingen. Große Spieler schwingen im Vergleich zu den „durchschnittlichen“ und „kleinen“ selten bedeutendere Schläger. Wir sind uns nicht ganz sicher, warum das so ist, aber die Daten sind in jeder Altersgruppe so weit verbreitet, dass es unmöglich ist, sie zu ignorieren.

Bemerkenswert ist auch, dass diejenigen, die sich für ausgezeichnete Baseballspieler halten, viel häufiger einen 32/29 verwenden als einen 33/30, und fast jeder von denen, die glauben, dass sie Probleme haben, einen 33/30 zu schwingen. Also, wenn Sie Zweifel haben, schwingen Sie die 32/29.

Die gängigsten BBCOR-Fledermausgrößen für 15-Jährige (in Reihenfolge)

32/29

33/30

31/28

34/31

Fledermaus-Größentabelle – 16 Jahre alt

Eine Fledermaus-Größentabelle für einen 16-Jährigen ist viel einfacher als die eines 12-Jährigen. Wir haben beide gemessen und berichten unten über die Ergebnisse auf der Fledermausgrößentabelle eines 16-Jährigen. Kurz gesagt, die Mehrheit verwendet eine 33/30, dicht gefolgt von einer 32/29. Von den über 50 16-Jährigen, die wir befragten, schwang keiner einen 31-Zoll. Es gab mehrere, die behaupteten, einen 34-Zoll-BBCOR-Schläger zu schwingen, und ihre Umfragedaten deuteten darauf hin, dass sie auch mit der Größe vollkommen in Ordnung waren.

In Bezug auf Trends und Vorhersagewert ist der einzige wirkliche Markt, den wir sehen, der, dass Short-Spieler eher die 33er als die 32er bevorzugen. Außerdem machen diejenigen, die sich selbst für exzellent halten, die große Mehrheit der 34-Zoll-16-Jährigen aus BBCOR-Markt. Es gibt keine leistungsstarken Spieler, die einen 32-Zoll wollen, und sehr leichte Spieler wollen nur einen 32-Zoll.

Die beliebtesten BBCOR-Fledermäuse für 16-Jährige (in Reihenfolge)

33/30

32/29

34/31

Sie finden die 33/30 auf dem Teller in den Händen eines 16-Jährigen etwa 15% mehr als die 32/29. 34/31 BBCOR-Fledermäuse für 16-Jährige sind selten, aber die Benutzer behaupten, dass sie genauso glücklich sind. Wenn Sie nach dem besten BBCOR-Schläger für einen 16-Jährigen suchen, empfehlen wir Ihnen, sich unseren Artikel über die besten BBCOR-Schläger anzusehen. In Bezug auf die Größe sagen wir, dass Sie als 16-Jähriger bei einer 33/30 bleiben sollten, wenn Sie sich nicht sicher sind, wo Sie landen. Ein 31er wird viel zu leicht sein und den 34-Zoller vielleicht für nächstes Jahr aufsparen.

Bat Size Chart – 17 Year Old

If you jumped to this section of the article, you might like to know that we surveyed thousands of baseball players. We categorized them by age and built charts to explain how bat sizes divide. The categories we used were height, weight, skill level, and strength. You can follow along in this alluvial diagram as to what BBCOR bat 17-year-olds use most often.

The 17-year-old bat size chart is the cleanest of them all. Of some note, not a single player considered themselves ‘tall’ in this group of our surveys. We aren’t sure why that is–maybe it is just the luck of the draw. But, as we’ve observed elsewhere, most athletes believe themselves to be shorter than average—not taller than average. We also found the fact that no player who considered themselves an ordinary skill 17-year-old swings a 32-inch.

Most common 17-Year-old BBCOR Bat Sizes

33/30

32/29

34/31

By 17 years old, everyone has figured out the bat size they like. The three bat sizes in the chart above (which the 17-year-old players use) had the closest grouping of happiness in any age category. Not surprising.

If you want to get a better feel for what models we think are best, then check out our best BBCOR bats page. In terms of the best size for a 17-year-old, we’d suggest going with your gut as you would know best at this point in your career. If this is the first time you’ve played and you need advice, we say go with the 33/30. If that doesn’t work, then borrow a teammates 32/29.

Another Alternate Theory on Bat Size Charts

Like us, you’ve likely concluded that bat size charts are, at best, guesswork. An honest bat size chart wouldn’t have numbers as much as it would principles.

Swing Weight and Bat Weight

Much to the surprise of many, there are THREE different weights for every bat you pick up. They are the Stated Weight, the Actual Weight, and the Swing Weight. The stated weight is what the manufacturer claims the bat should weigh. The Actual weight is what the bat weighs (which is often not the stated weight). The swing weight is a measurement of how much power it takes to swing the bat.

All bat size charts fail in that they make recommendations on bats without respect to swing weight.

From a hitting performance perspective, the only thing that matters is swing weight. Yet, in bewildering fashion, the general public doesn’t have access to swing weights. Instead, we are left to consider the stated weight of the bat, which is often inaccurate from the actual weight—neither of which would give you the swing weight.

As such, for example, a 30/27 BBCOR bat of any particular bat model may not have the same total weight as another 30/27 BBCOR. Even if the two bats did have the same total weight, they might not have the same swing weight. Due to the distribution of the bat’s total weight along its length.

In other words, not only is it likely that two different model bats with the same stated weight weigh differently, but how their weight distributes along the length of the barrel makes the two bats swing weights often remarkably different.

Swing Weight vs. Actual Weight Example

If that concept of swing weight and total weight needs more clarification, imagine swinging a sledgehammer with the hammer portion in your hands with the handle as your bat. The sledgehammer, you could imagine, swings rather quickly. Now turn the imaginary sledgehammer around and swing by holding on the handle. Such a feat is much more difficult. The sledgehammer didn’t change it’s total weight at all, but it did change its swing weight. That swing weight changed because you moved the balance point of the object from more towards your hands to more towards the end. As such, the swing weight changes by adjusting the distribution of the weight along the bat’s axis.

So Where Do I Find Swing Weight?

Sadly, at the moment, no manufacturer is actively publishing their swing weights (often referred to as the mass moment of inertia or M.O.I.). The only way that we know is on our datasheet list. We also show you how to calculate your own on this YouTube video.

Today is The content of this page was originally published on October 6, 2003 and last modified on March 27, 2008

racquet weight, swing speed and ball speed

NOTE (3/27/08): This article is a summary of the published literature on paddle speed and paddle weight. However, much recent research clearly shows that weight distribution (as measured by moment of inertia) is far more important than weight itself. As a result, some of the conclusions summarized below are no longer entirely realistic. I’m currently writing an article summarizing the impact of moment of inertia (MOI) on racquet swing speed and batted ball speed.

Variety of bat weights

Model Material Weight Bombat 9000Q Aluminum 27oz Louisville Slugger 225YB Ash (wood) 26oz Sam Bat CD1 Rideau Crusher Maple (wood) 26oz Hoosier Bat HB6000 Dream® Ash Hickory Maple 26oz Louisville Slugger YB8 Aluminum 23oz YardstickTM Ash (wood) 23oz Louisville Slugger 225YB Ash (Wood) 23oz Easton LK20 Aluminum 21oz Louisville Slugger 225YB Ash (Wood) 20oz Easton LX10E Black Magic Aluminum (V.R.S.) 20oz Combat CB-YB1 Composite 18oz

Some of the little league bats I’ve tested in

Kettering University Acoustics Laboratory.

Bats in the photo do not exactly match the list in the table.

Do professional players use heavy or light racquets?

The answer to this question is “both”, although players of the past tended to use heavier racquets than players today. Baseball’s “King of Swat” Babe Ruth reportedly started his batting career with a 54 ounce (1.5 kg) hickory bat and is known to have been using a 40 ounce bat in 1927 when he hit his 60 homers.[1] Ty Cobb and Joe Di Maggio both played with 42-ounce racquets and Rogers Hornsby used a 50-ounce piece of wood. George Sisler, who played for the St. Louis Browns in the 1920s, made his racquet heavier by hammering Victrola needles down the barrel of his racquet.[2] In the 1950s, Ted Kluszeski of the Cincinnati Reds hammered Tenpenny nails into his racquet to make it heavier. Other big racquets like Ted Williams, Rod Carew and Stan Musial used much lighter racquets: 31-33 ounces.[1] Roger Maris used a 33 oz bat to hit his 61 home runs in 1961. Many players have tried to lighten their racquets by drilling a hole in the barrel and filling it with cork. Norm Cash of the Detroit Tigers admitted to using a corked bat in 1961 when he won the batting title with a .361 average (although he dropped to .243 the next year with the same corked bat). Kirkpatrick[3] reports that in 1962 Roger Maris participated in an experiment in which he competed for distance with 5 different new racquets ranging in weight from 33 to 47 ounces. He hit 5 long flyballs with each racquet and distances were measured and correlated to racquet weight. The heavier bats resulted in a further distance on average. However, Maris’ racquet of choice (with which he broke Babe Ruth’s home run record) was the lightest of the set, although it produced the shortest flies. Mark McGwire used a 35-ounce bat to hit his 70 home runs in 1998 and Barry Bonds used a 32-ounce bat to hit his 73 home runs in 2001. Physicists have shown [3,4] using a simple collision analysis that the optimal racquet weight is between 15 and 18 ounces. However, no professional batter uses a bat that light (in fact, you can’t make a wooden bat that light). NCAA regulations[x] recently introduced a -3 rule (length in inches minus weight in ounces must not exceed 3), requiring 34-inch bats to weigh 31 ounces. To date, there is no such rule for Little League play, and -12 composite bats were introduced for the 2003 season. Which brings us back to our original questions: which is better: heavier or lighter bats? So what is the optimal racquet weight and what criteria influence this choice? Let’s first look at the collision between the ball and the racquet.

Ty Cobb and his 42 ounce bat

Collisions and conservation of momentum

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m 1 vs 1b + m 2 vs 2b = m 1 vs 1a + m 2 vs 2a

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This equation tells us how the velocity of the batted ball (v 1a ) depends on the mass of the ball (m 1 ) and batter (m 2 ), the elasticity of the ball (e), the velocity of the pitched ball (v 1b ), and the impact velocity (v 2b ). The properties of the ball can be treated as constants because they do not change during a racquet spin. The batsman has no control over the speed of the pitched ball and while it can vary significantly from pitch to pitch, we assume it is a constant. The only two remaining variables that determine the final velocity of the ball are the mass of the bat m 2 and the initial velocity of the bat v 2b . Knowing these two parameters, we can predict the speed of the batted ball. However, as we shall see, the problem is further complicated by the fact that the speed at which a player can swing a racquet depends on the weight of the racquet.

Club weight and speed of the ball hit

To see the effects of racquet weight and racquet speed, here is a summary of an experiment I found summarized in a 1980 high school textbook, Physics of Sports, developed by Florida State University.[6] For this experiment, ball mass, throwing speed, and racquet hitting speed were all held constant. Only the racket mass was changed. The data shows that a heavier racquet produces faster hit ball speed. This makes intuitive sense as a heavier racquet will add more momentum to the collision. Doubling the bat’s mass results in an increase of almost 12 miles per hour. So using a heavier racquet should result in faster shots, meaning the batted ball will fly farther. If a player can maintain the same racquet swing speed with a heavier racquet, the heavier racquet will produce greater batted ball speed and distance. But any player who has experimented with swinging racquets of widely different weights knows that it’s easier to swing a light racquet than a heavier racquet. In other words, it takes more effort to swing a heavy racquet at the same speed as a lighter racquet, and most players can’t swing a heavy racquet as fast as a racquet half the weight. So we need to see how the speed of the batted ball depends on the swing speed of the racquet. Club Weight Batted Ball Velocity 20 oz (0.57 kg) 68.5 mph (30.6 m/s) 25 oz (0.71 kg) 73.0 mph (32.6 m/s) 30 oz (0. 85 kg) 76.2 mph (34.0 m/s) 35 oz (0.99 kg) 78.6 mph (35.1 m/s) 40 oz (1.14 kg) 80.4 mph (35, 9 m/s)

Club swing speed and batted ball speed

A similar experiment (from the same 1980 high school Physics of Sports textbook developed by Florida State University[6]) varied the swing speed of the racquet while keeping ball mass, throwing speed, and racquet mass (30 oz) constant. The data shows that a faster racquet swing produces more speed in the batted ball. Doubling the racquet’s swing speed results in an increase of almost 22 miles per hour. So it seems that swinging the same racquet faster is more beneficial than swinging a heavier racquet at the same speed. Ideally, the best result would be to swing a heavier racquet faster. But like I said, it’s harder to swing a heavier racquet at the same speed, let alone swing a heavier racquet faster. So it looks like we have two different effects (increasing racquet weight and increasing racquet swing speed), both of which result in higher batted ball speeds. However, it does not seem possible to achieve both effects at the same time. In fact, increasing racquet weight can decrease racquet swing speed. So we need to see how these two parameters are related before we can answer the question, “What is the final batted ball velocity?” Club Swing Speed ​​Ball Shot Speed ​​20.5 mph (9.2 m/s) 62.0 mph (27.7 m/s) 27.3 mph (12.1 m/s) 68.8 mph (30, 7 m/s) 34.3 mph (15.3 m/s) 76.2 mph (34.0 m/s) 41.0 mph (18.3 m/s) 83.8 mph (37.4 m /s) 47.9mph (21.4m/s) 91.4mph (40.8m/s)

Club weight, swing speed and batted ball speed

v 2b = – 0.42 m 2 + 75 (impact)

(m 2 + 28)(v 2b +12.8) = 2728. (Little Leaguer)

Assume that the baseball’s mass is constant m 1 = 5.125 oz, the coefficient of restitution is e = 0.55, and that the baseball’s initial velocity is representative of a typical throwing velocity (v 1b = −90 mph for major league players and v 1b = -40mph for the Little League player). Then we can substitute one of the club velocity equations into the batted ball velocity equation and make some graphs as shown by Bahill in his articles [2,7] and book [8]. The blue dots with error bars represent measurements of racquet swing speed for different racquet weights. The blue curve in each graph shows how racquet swing speed decreases with increasing racquet weight according to the equations above. The red curve in each graph shows how the resultant batted ball speed depends on both the weight of the racquet and the swing speed of the racquet. Note that the curves for the Major League Power Hitter and Little League are very different. The pro has much more control over their racquet swing speed and can generate a much higher top end speed of the ball.

Perhaps a relevant question is why would a major league power hitter choose a lighter racquet (say 32 ounces) when an optimal 41 ounce racquet would produce greater batted ball speed? Two possibilities occur to me. First, the fact that you can swing a lighter racquet faster means you can wait a little longer before committing to a swing. For a pro, the ability to wait even 1/10th of a second longer to watch a pitched ball can result in a significant improvement in contact chance. Second, most racquets can control a lighter racquet more effectively than a heavier racquet. Club control affects the position of the club as it crosses the plate, and more control over club position is definitely a good thing when the pitched ball crosses the plate and has significant differences in height or distance from the hitter. Also note from the plot for the Major League Power Hitter that for club weights in the range of 35 ounces to 45 ounces there is very little change in batted ball speed. Using a 33-ounce racquet instead of a 41-ounce racquet only slightly decreases the speed of the batted ball, but has a significant impact on the racquet’s swing speed and resulting swing time. Based on such a compromise between ball speed and racquet control, Bahill has defined the Ideal Bat WeightTM as the weight at which the batted ball speed falls 1% below the racquet weight speed at optimal batted ball speed. As shown in the chart, the ideal racquet weight for the power hitter is around 32-33 ounces. This is right in the weight range used by most professional players.

The results for the Little League player were very different. The optimal racquet weight for maximum hit ball speed is about 16 ounces, and the ideal racquet weight is about 12-13 ounces. As shown in the chart at the top of this page, most available Little League 30″ wood and aluminum bats weigh between 20 and 26 ounces, which is well above the optimum and ideal weight for this player. From the chart we can see that if this player used a 23 ounce racquet, he would have a much lower racquet swing speed and a significantly lower batted ball speed. Most young players are forced to use racquets that are heavier than their ideal racquet weight due to the lack of light enough racquets available. As recently as this year (2003) compound bats are available that approach 16 ounces for a 30 inch bat.

Rules of thumb for recommended racket weights

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Player Recommended Bat Weight (oz) Major League Baseball Size/3 + 7 Amateur Baseball Size/3 + 6 Fast Pitch Softball Size/7 + 20 Slow Pitch Softball Weight/115 + 24 Junior League Baseball (13-17 yrs) Size/3 + 1 Little League Baseball (11-12 years) Weight/18 + 16 Little League Baseball (9-10 years) Height/3 + 4 Little League Baseball (7-8 years) Age*2 + 4

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(added 2/15/05) A reader pointed out to me that the data for the 10-year-old Little Leaguer in the chart above suggests an ideal racquet weight of 13 ounces, while the equation for a typical 9-10-year-old player is ( 55″ tall) results in a suggested ideal racquet weight of 22 ounces. Why the discrepancy? The table formula represents the average of 27 Little Leaguers, while the graph represents data for a single player (Bahill’s son) who appears to be quite well below average lies readings.

But wait – club weight isn’t as important as “swing weight” (moment of inertia)!

references

[1] S. Ashley, “Getting Good Wood (or Aluminum) on the Ball”, Mechanical Engineering, 112(10), 40-47 (1990)

[2] Terry Bahill and William Karnavas, “The Ideal Baseball Bat,” New Scientist, 130, 26-31 (April 6, 1991)

[3] P. Kirkpatrick, “Batting the ball”, American Journal of Physics, 31(8), 606-613 (1963)

[4] P. Brancazio, Sports Science: Physical Laws and Optimal Performance, (Simon and Schuster, 1984)

[5] Robert G. Watts and Steven Baroni, “Baseball-bat collisions and the resulting trajectories of spinning balls,” American Journal of Physics, 57(1), 40-45 (1989)

[6] Physics of Sport, (Ginn and Company, 1980), part of the Individualized Science Instructional System for Grades 9-12, developed by Florida State University.

[7] A. Terry Bahill and Miguel Morna Freitas, “Two methods for recommending bat weights”, Annals of Biomedical Engineering, 23(4), 436-444 (1995)

[8] Robert G. Watts and A. Terry Bahill, Keep Your Eye on the Ball: Curve Balls, Knuckleballs, and Fallacies of Baseball, Revised Edition. (WH Freeman and Co., 2000)

Back to the physics and acoustics of baseball and softball bats

Top 10 cricket bats 2019-20

It’s that time again – all the bats of the season have arrived and we’ve looked through our fantastic range to select what we think are the standout bats of the summer.

#10 – MRF walking machine

You can’t have a list of top bats without an entry from MRF. The Run Machine features the exceptional quality and iconic red labels that MRF is best known for. The Run Machine is a Virat Kohli model and comes in full form with a great powerful punch – a must have for any serious MRF fan.

Price: $500AUD

Class: Class 2 English pasture

Weight: 2.8 – 2.10 pounds.

Handle: round

Sweet Spot: Medium to low

#9 – Masuri TON T-line

The T-Line is a brand new entry into the cricket bat market from famed helmet maker Masuri and one of four new bats they have released this season in partnership with renowned Indian bat maker Sareen Sports. Made from the finest 4.5% of global English pasture, the T-Line has a full, classic shape with plenty of power and the quality at this price point is fantastic value for money.

Price: $600

Rating: Top 4.5% of the world’s English pasture

Weight: 2.8 – 2.10 pounds.

Handle: oval

Sweet spot: middle

#8 – Kookaburra Fever Pro 2000

This unconventional racquet may surprise you, but it packs a powerful punch that is hard to miss. With a slightly shorter blade and longer handle, and a whopping price tag of under $400, the only thing lighter than the Fever Pro 2000’s pickup is its price tag.

Price: $375$

Grade: Grade 3 English Willow

Weight: 2.7 – 2.10 pounds.

Handle: oval

Sweet Spot: Medium to high

#7 – SG Players Edition

We’re finally welcoming the coveted SG brand to our range this season, and it’s been worth the wait. The Players Edition packs exceptional punch in full player form – it’s so good, in fact, we’ve had to order more. And what’s even better? You can take home this premium racquet for under $600.

Price: $575$

Grade 1 English Willow

Weight: 2.8 – 2.10 pounds.

Handle: round

Sweet spot: middle

#6 – New Balance DC 1080 Players Edition

We can’t promise you’ll hit sixes like Steve Smith did, but you can definitely have a racquet like his. The New Balance DC 1080 Players Edition is modeled exactly on the racquets that Smithy dominated in the recent Ashes series – full, balanced and powerful – and as you would expect from an elite racquet like this, exceptional quality comes with a price tag to match.

Price: $1,100

Class: Selected Class 1 English Willow

Weight: 2.8 – 2.10 pounds.

Handle: semi-oval

Sweet Spot: Medium to low

#5 – Gray Nicolls Giant

If willow were sold by the pound, this bat would be an unbeatable deal – and in many ways it still is! The aptly named giant is an absolute entity. Huge, bold, meaty — any word you can think of to describe a hefty cricket bat powerhouse weapon — this thing is. Just make sure you’re in the gym regularly – you’ll need all the muscles you can muster to wield this giant monster.

Price: $275$

Grade: Grade 3 English Willow

Weight: 3+ pounds.

Handle: round

Sweet Spot: Medium to low

#4 – Kingsport deadly

The Deadly is a cricket bat that lives up to its name. It was built to kill the opponents. We launched the Deadly in 2020 in a slightly lower quality willow to make its performance profile more affordable and it has proven to be a huge hit. The power of this racquet is surprisingly improved over last season’s models, scoring high for quality and value – and with Aboriginal-inspired graphics redesigned in collaboration with superstar Ash Gardner, it comfortably earns its spot on ours List.

Price: $450$

Class: Class 2 English pasture

Weight: 2.8 – 2.10 pounds.

Handle: round

Sweet Spot: Medium to high

#3 – Kookaburra Ghost Pro 1500

The Ghost is one of Kookaburra’s most popular models, and with good reason. A bat of this quality for under $300 is unheard of. This powerful full form is beautifully finished and looks even better with its iconic all white decals. You’ll be hard pressed to find the same power and punch for the price in any other racquet, especially with so much style.

Price: $275$

Grade: Grade 3 English Willow

Weight: 2.8 – 2.10 pounds.

Handle: oval

Sweet spot: middle

#2 – Gunn & Moore Diamond Ben Stokes Player Edition

Cricket bats are rarely as extraordinary as this model. Crafted to the precise specifications of the dynamic Ben Stokes, this aggressive power model is made for elite hitters – from the finest, most pristine Grade 1 English pasture Gunn & Moore has to offer. And like every Elite model, it comes with an Elite price tag.

Price: $1,195

Class: Selected Class 1+ English Pasture

Weight: 2.10 – 2.11 pounds.

Handle: oval

Sweet spot: middle

#1 – Kookaburra Shadow Pro 2000

The perfect balance of power, performance, price and prestige, this full-player shape offers competitive, well-balanced power – and made from the best Class 2 pasture we’ve seen in a while, so you’re getting it at a great price . Plus, we personally handpick our racquets at the factory level in Kookaburra, so our selection of racquets is second to none. The Shadow Pro 2000 ticks every single box you should be looking for in a fantastic cricket bat, securing our #1 choice for the season.

Price: $575$

Class: Selected Class 2 English Willow

Weight: 2.8 – 2.10 pounds.

Handle: semi-oval

Sweet Spot: Medium to low

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(Note: This list is our subjective opinion of the top 10 cricket bats for the 2020 season and has been prepared as a guide only, to help you make a purchasing decision.)

Kashmir Willow vs. English Willow Bat cricket bat

Many young cricketers have been selected with the wrong bat. The wrong bat could be the wrong size, weight, or even the wrong type of willow. These variables can have a significant impact on a player’s performance.

Let’s start with the type and variety of willow (wood). Two types of willow are commonly used to make cricket bats: cashmere willow and English willow. Willow is the most important thing in a cricket bat. It gives the racquet power and pressure. There are major performance differences between these two willow species. First, English willow is grown in England while cashmere willow is grown north of India, Kashmir. English willow bats differ from Kashmir willow bats. English willow is white while cashmere willow is tan. The Kashmir willow bats are heavier than English willow bats and therefore much cheaper to purchase. They are not as “pingy” as English willow bats and junior cricketers do not get the same value from Kashmir Willow bats.

Difference between cashmere willow and english willow

General Factors

Both willows come from the same tree, Salix alba. This tree can be found all over the world. The physical characteristics of this tree vary depending on where they are located. This is due to differences in physical factors such as precipitation, climate changes, soil nutrients and moisture. The best growing areas for Salix alba are England and Kashmir. They are solid and durable, with a high rebound quality and low moisture content. This makes them ideal for use against leather cricket bats. Now let’s look at the differences between the two types and how they affect cricket fraternity picks around the world.

durability

Both willows come from the same tree, so there is little difference between a Kashmir willow and an English willowbat in terms of durability. Both willow types have almost the same probability. However, English willow is more delicate.

colour

The main difference between these two types of wood is their color. English willow bats glow brighter than their Kashmiri counterparts because English willow is lighter than Kashmiri willow.

grain structure

Grains are red-brown/black lines found on the surface of cricket bats. English Willow Cricket Bats have more visible grains than Kashmir Willow Cricket Bats. The grain is not visible in Kashmir willow bats. However, the difference in grains is not that significant. Both willow species are 4-5 broad grain, and the English willow is up to 15 grain.

Weigh and orient

The bat’s weight and orientation are other distinguishing factors. The Kashmir willows are typically heavier than their English counterparts. This is because Kashmir willows are denser and wetter than their English willows, causing them to be heavier. High quality Kashmir bats are balanced and do not affect the speed or ping of the bat. The orientation of the fibers in cashmere willow is slightly more horizontal than in English willow. These orientations are why the grains are slightly less pronounced than cashmere willow.

longevity

English willow is more fragile than cashmere willow and more prone to breakage (especially if not properly crushed). With proper care, cashmere willow can last up to five years longer than English willow.

Price

That’s what matters! English willow bats cost more than Kashmir willow bats. English willow rackets can be purchased for INR 3,000 to INR 100,000. Prices for cashmere willow sticks range from INR 1,000 to INR 4,000. Your cricket level, age and budget all play into the choice.

Which ones should you buy?

High quality English willow is more expensive than high quality cashmere willow. English willow is more expensive than cashmere willow of comparable quality. It also has lower ping and racquet speed, resulting in better racquet flexibility. A high quality cashmere willow would be better than an English willow when starting your career. If the above factors are considered when purchasing a quality cashmere bat, it can be used for professional cricket. It is better to switch to a higher quality English pasture over time.

Cricket Equipment Size Chart

TALENT CRICKET SIZE GUIDE

We understand how difficult it can be to order certain items that we stock online, so we’ve put together a comprehensive size chart that will help guide you in the right direction. If you have any further questions or questions about your purchase please contact us on 01509 266666 and either Paul or Andy will be happy to help.

If for any reason you receive your goods and they don’t fit or feel right, you can rest assured that we offer a returns policy, meaning you can opt for either an exchange or a refund if the goods arrive be returned to us within 14 days in the original condition.

Cricket Bat Size Chart

Choosing the right bat size is crucial for the proper technical development of young cricketers. It is important that the racket is not too long and, above all, not too heavy in order to prevent correct stroke play and good technique. Junior bats are scaled down in size and weight to meet this important requirement. Below is a detailed guide to help you choose an exact size for a junior cricketer.

Approx Bat Size AGE HEIGHT OF BATSMAN BAT LENGTH BAT WIDTH 1 4-5 years old Up to 4ft 3″ 25 1/4″ 3 1/2″ 2 6-7 years old 4ft 3″ – 4ft 6″ 27 3/4 Inches 3 1/2 in 3 8-9 years old 4ft 6″ – 4ft 9″ 28 3/4 in 3 3/4 in 4 9-10 years old 4ft 9″ – 4ft 11″ 29 3/4 in 3 3/ 4″ 5 10- 11 years old 4ft 11″ – 5ft 2″ 30 3/4″ 4″ 6 11-13 years old 5ft 2″ – 5ft 5″ 31 3/4″ 4″ HARROW 12-14 Years Old 5ft 5″ – 5ft 8″ 32 3/4″ 4 1/6″ FULL SIZE (Short Handle) 15+ Years Old 5ft 8″ – 6ft 3″ 33 1/2″ 4 1/4″. FULL SIZE (long handle/blade) 15+ years old 6ft 3″ and over 34 3/8″ 4 1/4″.

SLUTSHEET SIZE GUIDE

The measurement you need to take here is from the center of the kneecap to the toe (where the tongue of your shoe would fit). Sizes can vary slightly from manufacturer to manufacturer, but this guide should give you a good idea.

PLATE SIZE LENGTH SMALL JUNIOR 30-32 cm JUNIOR 32-35 cm YOUTH/SMALL ADULT 36-38 cm ADULT 39-43 cm LARGE ADULT 44-48 cm

BATTING/WICKET KEEPING GLOVES SIZE CHART

The measurement you need to take here is from the base of your wrist to the tip of your middle finger (the longest) in a straight line. Gloves can also vary slightly from manufacturer to manufacturer, but this guide should help.

BASEBALL BAT, SOFTBALL BAT AND GLOVE SIZE CHART If your child needs a new bat or glove this year, use these charts to help guide you: Bat: Determine your bat size by age 5-7 year old 24″-26″ 8-9 Years 26″-28″ 10 years 28″-29″ 11-12 years 30″-31″ 13-14 years 31″-32″ 15-16 years 32″-33″ 17 years old 34″ Use this to determine your club length of weight and height Your height (inches) Your weight (lbs) 36-40 41-44 45-48 49-52 53-56 57-60 61-64 65-68 69-72 73 Club length under 60 26″ 27″ 28 ” 29″ 29″ 61-70 27″ 27″ 28″ 29″ 30″ 30″ 71-80 28″ 28″ 29″ 30″ 30″ 31″ 81-90 28″ 29″ 29″ 30″ 30″ 31″ 32″ 91-100 28″ 29″ 30″ 30″ 31″ 31″ 32″ 101-110 29″ 29″ 30″ 30″ 31″ 31″ 32″ 111-120 29″ 29″ 30″ 30″ 31″ 31 ” 32″ 121-130 29″ 29″ 30″ 30″ 31″ 32″ 33″ 33″ 131-140 29″ 30″ 30″ 31″ 31″ 32 ” 33″ 33″ 141-150 30″ 30″ 31″ 31″ 32″ 33″ 33″ 151-160 30″ 31″ 31″ 32″ 32″ 33″ 33″ 33″ 161-170 31″ 31″ 32″ 32″ 33″ 33″ 34″ 171-180 32″ 33″ 33″ 34″ 34″ 180 33″ 33″ 34″ 34″ Gloves: Sizi Chart Age Position Glove Size Under 8 Inner Field 9 Inch Under 8 Out Field 11 Inch 9-13 Inner Field 9-10 Inch 9-13 Out Field 11- 12″ High School/Adult Inner Field 10 1/2-11 1/2″ High School/Adult Outfield 12-12 1/2″ Fit Tips Youth and Beginners: Gloves that are too large allow for “cheating” which prevents beginners from developing the right skills and to refine. Children’s gloves should not be bought to grow into. The best way to learn the basics of catching and catching is by wearing a well-fitting glove.

Gloves that are too large allow for “cheating,” which prevents beginners from developing and honing the right skills. Children’s gloves should not be bought to grow into. The best way to learn the basics of catching and catching is by wearing a well-fitting glove. Children under 12: No taller than 12 inches. Children as young as 8 years old should try gloves in the 11s, while younger children (especially if they are smaller) should consider gloves in the 9- to 11-inch range.

No larger than 12 inches. Children as young as 8 years old should try gloves in the 11s, while younger children (especially if they are smaller) should consider gloves in the 9- to 11-inch range. Youth: Choose the lower end of the adult size range for your position. NLL is not responsible for incorrect purchases. We are providing this information only to help those who don’t know where to start.

Nine years old is a difficult time to find the perfect racquet. On the one hand, your player is growing and no longer needs a bat for long, but on the other hand, many 9-year-olds are starting to take baseball pretty seriously, and the right bat can make all the difference to the Reiseball or the All-Star team. Still, it’s a tough decision to spend a small fortune on a top-of-the-line racquet that will last a lot longer than it does.

We suggest if you are very serious about baseball and fastpitch at 9, pick the best on this list. Then try to sell your racquet on the secondary market next season (or whenever it grows out). If you’re playing rec and just figuring things out, we’d recommend sticking with the cheaper options as it doesn’t matter that much. If your kid just needs a racquet for this year and you want to give them a legitimate option, then go for the cheaper ones.

Does the weight of a cricket bat matter? Well, some would argue that individual caliber matters and that such things shouldn’t matter in the game between racquet and ball. But when you consider the facts, the weight of a cricket bat plays a big part in a batsman’s performance. However, there are a few rules to follow when making a cricket bat.

Rules for a cricket bat:

According to the “laws of cricket”, a bat should not be longer than 965 mm and 108 mm wide. The standard weight of cricket bat is about 1.2 kg to 1.4 kg. These rules were introduced after the “Monster Bat Incident” in 1771.

The incident involved the use of a cricket bat as wide as the wicket during a game between Chertsey and Hambledon. The bat was used by Thomas White and later objected to by Hambledon. After the controversy, it was decided in 1774 that the maximum width of a bat should not exceed four and a quarter inches. This regulation is still valid today.

weight shift:

Various companies have manufactured cricket bats over the years and made them in accordance with the Laws of the Game. In the 1960s, Slazenger developed a cricket bat without shoulders, which allowed the bat’s weight to be shifted to the “sweet spot”.

The racquet allowed batsmen to pick up easily and easily and generate a lot of power with the racquet. Former New Zealand all-rounder Lance Cairns used this style of racquet in the 1980s and had people sit up and take notice after hitting 6 sixes in an over.

In the 1970’s the GN 100 was released which focused on removing the wood from the center back of the club. This made the racquet lighter and also improved the sweet spot. Even the tailenders could hit shots with this racquet as it had a lightweight pickup.

Players have even tried using a different material within the legal weight for better results. In 1979 Australian cricketer Dennis Lillee used an aluminum bat which was later rejected by players who claimed the aluminum had damaged the cricket ball. The claims turned out to be false, but the rules were then changed, stating that the racquet had to be made only of wood.

Mongoose Bat:

The mongoose bat caused a lot of hype when it was first brought into play by Australian cricketer Matthew Hayden during the Indian Premier League. The bat was 33% shorter than a traditional cricket bat. The goal was to reduce the unwanted part of a cricket bat and thicken the center of the bat, which was necessary to hit the big shots with less power and it was intended to only play attack shots.

Hayden struggled to get the racquet going early in the tournament, but went on to put up 93 runs in a short span of time. The other notable player to score a century with the Mongoose racquet was Gareth Andrew in a match between Worcestershire and Surrey in 2010.

Cashmere Willow Bats:

Production of these bats began as early as the 1920s when the British ruled India. These bats need constant tapping for 6 hours to get the edges well formed. They will later be oiled on the front, back, tip and edges to make them more durable.

History has only taught us that the weight and height of a cricket bat play a huge role in endgame and innovation will only increase to make the game even more enjoyable.

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We think the Kookaburra Shadow 5.1 is an excellent Kookaburra cricket bat for those on a budget. This series of bats makes its debut for the 2020 season. This racquet has a powerful and aggressive profile aimed at players looking to dominate the middle by hitting runs quickly.

The bat profile is very similar to the famous Kahuna range. It has large edges and a high back, but is a slightly thinner racquet overall. The spine tapers towards the toe, which distributes the weight well. The bat is fairly light, weighing in at around the 2 lbs 8 oz mark.

This bat is made from grade 5 English willow, but we definitely think it could qualify for a higher grade. The racquet has a medium middle that is great for all-around hitting. The racquet features a square, tapered tip that gives the impression that there’s a lot of wood behind every shot.

A unique feature of the Shadow range is the counterweight that sits on top of the handle. This primarily adds weight over the handle, which improves pickup. The pickup is light and feels less than its own weight.

Cricket Equipment Size Chart

TALENT CRICKET SIZE GUIDE

We understand how difficult it can be to order certain items that we stock online, so we’ve put together a comprehensive size chart that will help guide you in the right direction. If you have any further questions or questions about your purchase please contact us on 01509 266666 and either Paul or Andy will be happy to help.

If for any reason you receive your goods and they don’t fit or feel right, you can rest assured that we offer a returns policy, meaning you can opt for either an exchange or a refund if the goods arrive be returned to us within 14 days in the original condition.

Cricket Bat Size Chart

Choosing the right bat size is crucial for the proper technical development of young cricketers. It is important that the racket is not too long and, above all, not too heavy in order to prevent correct stroke play and good technique. Junior bats are scaled down in size and weight to meet this important requirement. Below is a detailed guide to help you choose an exact size for a junior cricketer.

Approx Bat Size AGE HEIGHT OF BATSMAN BAT LENGTH BAT WIDTH 1 4-5 years old Up to 4ft 3″ 25 1/4″ 3 1/2″ 2 6-7 years old 4ft 3″ – 4ft 6″ 27 3/4 Inches 3 1/2 in 3 8-9 years old 4ft 6″ – 4ft 9″ 28 3/4 in 3 3/4 in 4 9-10 years old 4ft 9″ – 4ft 11″ 29 3/4 in 3 3/ 4″ 5 10- 11 years old 4ft 11″ – 5ft 2″ 30 3/4″ 4″ 6 11-13 years old 5ft 2″ – 5ft 5″ 31 3/4″ 4″ HARROW 12-14 Years Old 5ft 5″ – 5ft 8″ 32 3/4″ 4 1/6″ FULL SIZE (Short Handle) 15+ Years Old 5ft 8″ – 6ft 3″ 33 1/2″ 4 1/4″. FULL SIZE (long handle/blade) 15+ years old 6ft 3″ and over 34 3/8″ 4 1/4″.

SLUTSHEET SIZE GUIDE

The measurement you need to take here is from the center of the kneecap to the toe (where the tongue of your shoe would fit). Sizes can vary slightly from manufacturer to manufacturer, but this guide should give you a good idea.

PLATE SIZE LENGTH SMALL JUNIOR 30-32 cm JUNIOR 32-35 cm YOUTH/SMALL ADULT 36-38 cm ADULT 39-43 cm LARGE ADULT 44-48 cm

BATTING/WICKET KEEPING GLOVES SIZE CHART

The measurement you need to take here is from the base of your wrist to the tip of your middle finger (the longest) in a straight line. Gloves can also vary slightly from manufacturer to manufacturer, but this guide should help.

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Cricket bats come in a variety of standard sizes. Here is a list of the junior cricket bat sizes available and the corresponding size of player each is best suited for.

Size 0 – This is the smallest racquet size available, best suited for youth under 122cm tall. Generally, this means children around the age of four or younger.

Size 1 – These racquets are suitable for children in the 4-4ft 3″ (122-130cm) height range and are perfect for children aged 4-5 years.

Size 2 – This size is ideal for children 130cm (4ft 3in) to 137cm (4ft 6in) tall with a typical age of 6 to 7 years.

Size 3 – Suitable for children between 4’6” (137cm) and 4’9” (144cm) tall. Typically, these bats are suitable for 8-year-olds.

Size 4 – Suitable for children between 4’9″ (144cm) and 4’11” (150cm) tall, which corresponds to children aged 9-10 years.

Size 5 – Suitable for children between 150 cm (4’11”) and 157 cm (5’2″), size 5 is intended for children aged 10-11 years.

Size 6 – Size 6 racquets are suitable for players 157 cm (5 ft 2 in) to 163 cm (5 ft 4 in) tall, aged 12 to 13 years.

The Harrow is designed for players between 163cm (5ft 4″) and 168cm (5ft 8″) tall between the ages of 13 and 15.

Beyond the Harrow there are different sizes for racquet players aged 15+ – essentially adult sized cricket bats. They are the Small Mens (SM), the Short Handle or Standard Handle (SH) is the standard adult club size, and the Long Blade (LB) is generally for those who are at least 6 feet tall.

While these size guides should give you a good idea of ​​which racquet to buy for your child, they are by no means the final word on the subject. The measurements used are average sizes, and as we all know, children often don’t correspond to textbook numbers.

Fortunately, there is a very effective way to determine if a particular racquet is the right size for your child. Have them stand erect with good posture and arms relaxed, hands at their sides. Place the cricket bat upright next to it, out of the leg but in the hand. If it’s the right size, the top of the handle should come down to where the wrist begins — where a watch band rests. If the grip doesn’t reach that far, the racquet is too short and ideally you should go for a larger one.

That should give you a good idea of ​​finding the right size cricket bat for a junior cricketer. Make the right selection and you’ll provide your child with a quality racquet that will last him through the season and see him build lots of runs, fours and sixes.

Top 10 cricket bats 2019-20

It’s that time again – all the bats of the season have arrived and we’ve looked through our fantastic range to select what we think are the standout bats of the summer.

#10 – MRF walking machine

You can’t have a list of top bats without an entry from MRF. The Run Machine features the exceptional quality and iconic red labels that MRF is best known for. The Run Machine is a Virat Kohli model and comes in full form with a great powerful punch – a must have for any serious MRF fan.

Price: $500AUD

Class: Class 2 English pasture

Weight: 2.8 – 2.10 pounds.

Handle: round

Sweet Spot: Medium to low

#9 – Masuri TON T-line

The T-Line is a brand new entry into the cricket bat market from famed helmet maker Masuri and one of four new bats they have released this season in partnership with renowned Indian bat maker Sareen Sports. Made from the finest 4.5% of global English pasture, the T-Line has a full, classic shape with plenty of power and the quality at this price point is fantastic value for money.

Price: $600

Rating: Top 4.5% of the world’s English pasture

Weight: 2.8 – 2.10 pounds.

Handle: oval

Sweet spot: middle

#8 – Kookaburra Fever Pro 2000

This unconventional racquet may surprise you, but it packs a powerful punch that is hard to miss. With a slightly shorter blade and longer handle, and a whopping price tag of under $400, the only thing lighter than the Fever Pro 2000’s pickup is its price tag.

Price: $375$

Grade: Grade 3 English Willow

Weight: 2.7 – 2.10 pounds.

Handle: oval

Sweet Spot: Medium to high

#7 – SG Players Edition

We’re finally welcoming the coveted SG brand to our range this season, and it’s been worth the wait. The Players Edition packs exceptional punch in full player form – it’s so good, in fact, we’ve had to order more. And what’s even better? You can take home this premium racquet for under $600.

Price: $575$

Grade 1 English Willow

Weight: 2.8 – 2.10 pounds.

Handle: round

Sweet spot: middle

#6 – New Balance DC 1080 Players Edition

We can’t promise you’ll hit sixes like Steve Smith did, but you can definitely have a racquet like his. The New Balance DC 1080 Players Edition is modeled exactly on the racquets that Smithy dominated in the recent Ashes series – full, balanced and powerful – and as you would expect from an elite racquet like this, exceptional quality comes with a price tag to match.

Price: $1,100

Class: Selected Class 1 English Willow

Weight: 2.8 – 2.10 pounds.

Handle: semi-oval

Sweet Spot: Medium to low

#5 – Gray Nicolls Giant

If willow were sold by the pound, this bat would be an unbeatable deal – and in many ways it still is! The aptly named giant is an absolute entity. Huge, bold, meaty — any word you can think of to describe a hefty cricket bat powerhouse weapon — this thing is. Just make sure you’re in the gym regularly – you’ll need all the muscles you can muster to wield this giant monster.

Price: $275$

Grade: Grade 3 English Willow

Weight: 3+ pounds.

Handle: round

Sweet Spot: Medium to low

#4 – Kingsport deadly

The Deadly is a cricket bat that lives up to its name. It was built to kill the opponents. We launched the Deadly in 2020 in a slightly lower quality willow to make its performance profile more affordable and it has proven to be a huge hit. The power of this racquet is surprisingly improved over last season’s models, scoring high for quality and value – and with Aboriginal-inspired graphics redesigned in collaboration with superstar Ash Gardner, it comfortably earns its spot on ours List.

Price: $450$

Class: Class 2 English pasture

Weight: 2.8 – 2.10 pounds.

Handle: round

Sweet Spot: Medium to high

#3 – Kookaburra Ghost Pro 1500

The Ghost is one of Kookaburra’s most popular models, and with good reason. A bat of this quality for under $300 is unheard of. This powerful full form is beautifully finished and looks even better with its iconic all white decals. You’ll be hard pressed to find the same power and punch for the price in any other racquet, especially with so much style.

Price: $275$

Grade: Grade 3 English Willow

Weight: 2.8 – 2.10 pounds.

Handle: oval

Sweet spot: middle

#2 – Gunn & Moore Diamond Ben Stokes Player Edition

Cricket bats are rarely as extraordinary as this model. Crafted to the precise specifications of the dynamic Ben Stokes, this aggressive power model is made for elite hitters – from the finest, most pristine Grade 1 English pasture Gunn & Moore has to offer. And like every Elite model, it comes with an Elite price tag.

Price: $1,195

Class: Selected Class 1+ English Pasture

Weight: 2.10 – 2.11 pounds.

Handle: oval

Sweet spot: middle

#1 – Kookaburra Shadow Pro 2000

The perfect balance of power, performance, price and prestige, this full-player shape offers competitive, well-balanced power – and made from the best Class 2 pasture we’ve seen in a while, so you’re getting it at a great price . Plus, we personally handpick our racquets at the factory level in Kookaburra, so our selection of racquets is second to none. The Shadow Pro 2000 ticks every single box you should be looking for in a fantastic cricket bat, securing our #1 choice for the season.

Price: $575$

Class: Selected Class 2 English Willow

Weight: 2.8 – 2.10 pounds.

Handle: semi-oval

Sweet Spot: Medium to low

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(Note: This list is our subjective opinion of the top 10 cricket bats for the 2020 season and has been prepared as a guide only, to help you make a purchasing decision.)