What is the best type of Cricket Bat?

Question

I want a new bat, what should i get?

Answer 1

Personally I prefer Gunn & Moore and I use the GM Hero, but its down to personal choice and what you like the feel of.

Answer 2

Listen bro

The best in the world would be the Ricky Ponting RP Kahuna

and the KP Woodworm

But seems like u are in India so go to any Reebok official outlet and ask them to show you the rbk bats.

Its all about what suites u so pick one u like.

Be sure to see if it has the new blue reebok sticker on

Best of luck

Answer 3

Dennis Lillie's  Aluminum Bat

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Answer 4

Grade 1 English willow is the best wood but apart from that all bats are pretty much open to choice. From personal experience only the worst bats I have had were a Gunn &Moore and Gray Nicholls which both split badly after relatively little use, the best was a Newbery, still have it after 12 years and still very usable though I now have a Millichamp Hall which is a lovely bat.

Answer 5

It depends upon your batting style otherwise there would not have been so many brands. You should try out some well known bats like Kookaburra, Gun and Moore, RBK, MRF and so on. Ultimately it comes down to how much you want to invest in a cricket bat.

Answer 6

It's true that you shouldn't compromise on the price, but you can also make the most of an inexpensive bat if you know what you're shopping for. There have been several theories regarding which cricket bat is the best. The trick is to find the right combination of weight and "pick up" of the bat. You should see if the weight of the bat is balanced or distributed along the willow. Many batsmen prefer bats that are heavier down below as it makes it easier to drive elegantly.

You should also see whether a bat you buy has been knocked in properly or not. Some more expensive bats come pre-knocked and they are usually on the higher end of the pricing spectrum. Your bat should come with some instructions or a brochure that describes the condition of the bat and whether it has been knocked or not. If you choose a less expensive bat, you could use a special hammer tool or a mallet to knock the bat, oil and such. In any case, do not use your brand new bat to for match straight out of the store! Always get some knocking in done before going for your big bat debut, if the bat has not been knocked in. Check out http://www.owzat-cricket.co.uk/about_cri... for some good tips.

As far as the wood of the bat is concerned, traditional English willow is considered superior. The cricket bat willows are in several grades. Do some research on the various grades. Don't be confused with terms like Titanium or Carbon, though. These are not made of titanium but wood. However, newer and less expensive bats use the Kashmir willow just as much and are great for keeping a variety in your armoury.