Cricket Bats

A cricket bat is a crucial part of a cricketer’s journey, and for a batsman, it could be something that makes or breaks their career. So, it is not so hard to understand that everyone, from coaches to the players, put a lot of importance on how to buy the right cricket bat. Before you make your choice on any bat, you have to understand what makes a piece of wood into a solid, winning cricket bat.

At Decathlon we design cricket bats that are durable, light weight, packed with power yet easy to adapt and play with. Discover a wide range of cricket bats options available at the store or buy cricket bats online. We have the best range of tennis cricket bats and leather cricket bats.

Cricket bats are usually made of poplar or willow wood. Poplar wood is usually two types: regular poplar wood and kashmir poplar wood. Willows as well usually have two types: English willow and Kashmir Willow.

The Wood

Many factors need to be considered while buying a perfect cricket bat based on your batting style and level of expertise. Before we get into specifics of the bat, it is important to note that beginners can opt for kashmir willow cricket bat or Kashmir poplar willow cricket bat or any other type of wood. The poplar willow and Kashmir willow are the most popular type of wood used for tennis ball cricket. The intermediates could opt for the Kashmir willow and the english willow cricket bat is usually not used by tennis ball players. For a tennis ball, you do not need a bat that is too or too thick given the type and the duration of tournaments. Go for a bat that is lightweight and flexible.

Sweet Spot

A cricket bat can be designed according to the position of the sweet spot to increase the value of stroke play. A sweet spot is the area of the cricket bat that makes more effective contact with the cricket ball. If you are a front foot player, have the sweet spot positioned mid to low. Similarly, if you are the one who loves to play off the back foot, then go for a cricket bat that has a sweet spot positioned a bit higher. If you are someone who plays drive shots, i.e. if you hit mostly straight shots or hard drive, then a low cricket bat is appropriate for you. Low cricket bats mainly concentrate the sweet spot of the bat lower down away from your hand. These bats make it easier for you to hit hard drives based on their positioning and make. If you are someone who loves to hit on the front foot, i.e. if you hit mostly from the front foot, then go for a bat that has the sweet spot in the middle. It is generally known as the medium bat. It is great for general players and for those who love to play on the front foot. If you are someone who loves hook shots/ cuts or on the back foot, then you should go for a medium-high or high bat. This will have the sweet spot positioned up towards your hands that makes hitting those late shots effectively

Blade

If you are the one who plays the ball late and hits a lot of cut shots, then you should choose a bat with a thicker blade and a power cricket bat. The main body of the bat is called the blade. The rear of the blade has an outward curve that provides weight and rigidity to the bat, whereas the front of the blade is flatter and provides the main striking surface.

Type of Ball

While we make a clear distinction when it comes to selecting a cricket bat for a leather cricket bat or tennis cricket bat, it is important to consider the type of ball used. For a hard tennis ball, Kashmir Willow bat would be ideal, whereas, for a soft tennis ball, poplar wood bat could also work. A tougher wood bat for a hard tennis ball will ensure a longer life of the bat. For leather ball a premium willow wood cricket bat is needed to combat the layered ball. It is important to understand that a bat that is perfect for someone may not work for you. So, you should rather focus on your playing style and select a bat that feels right to you. There are no proven scientific theories that you must follow, use the factors mentioned above to pick a bat that feels right and falls within your budget.

Few of the benefits that our tennis ball cricket bat offer -

Power: extra thick edges, elevated spine on kashmir willow specifically designed for tennis ball cricket. Lightweight: ultra lightweight cricket bat, best lightweight cricket bat for hard tennis ball with 900-1000 gms weight and optimized for power

Few of the benefits that our English willow cricket bats provide are:

Control: Lightweight English willow bat ( 950 gms for size 5) enables excellent control. Vibration Dampening: 4 piece cane handle with 3 cork inserts for great durability

Few of the benefits that our Kashmir willow cricket bats provide are:

Control: Ultralight bat (<900 gms- Size SH) + short handle offers great shot control. Vibration Dampening: 4 Split cane handle with 3 rubber inserts reduces vibration. Bigger hitting area: Extra large bat blade ( 110 mm x 61 mm ) for enhanced forgiveness

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Cricket Bat Price

To buy the best cricket bat depends on your playing style and expertise level. To start with you pick the type of wood you need, this depends mostly on the kind of cricket ball you play with and the type of matches your playing. If your a beginner its better to go for a poplar or kashmir poplar bat, if your a seasoned player then a longer lasting kashmir or english willow bat would better suit you.

Bat size depends on a players height, bats in India range from sizes 6, SM and SH. If your a junior then its smaller sizes of 4 or 5.

For a 5 year old bat size would be 2 or 3.

At Decathlon we design cricket bats that are durable, light weight, packed with power yet easy to adapt and play with. Discover a wide range of cricket bats options available at the store or buy cricket bats online. We have the best range of tennis cricket bats and leather cricket bats.

Decathlon India has complete range of cricket bats for you. You can also drop in to any decathlon store or buy online at decathlon.in to select the best cricket bat

Picking out the perfect bat for tennis cricket depends on the type of tennis ball you are going to play with. For hard tennis ball a kashmir willow bat is better, its stronger and will not damage as easily as regular poplar. For soft tennis balls usually a poplar wood bat is suitable. For all your cricketing needs, you can visit decathlon.in, to explore our range of tennis bats.

Choosing a perfect leatherball bat depends on the size of the cricket bat, the weight, the wood and the quality. Even though an english willow bat is considered the most superior bat, if you are a beginner cricket player its better to opt for a kashmir willow bat, a more durable wood that while you learn will not easily damage your bat.