There are many kits of cricket which you can purchase.
The Best Cricket Bats are made of English Willow. The best bats can up your game and help you deliver on the field.
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Best Cricket Bats and Kits
Lurags ETA Poplar Willow Cricket Bat
This bat is made from Kashmir Willow. This is the next best thing to the English willow.
It has thick edges and is of good quality. Kashmir willow is stronger wood as compared to the English willow and lasts longer.
This bat weighs between 1140 to 1240 GM’s …around 3 pounds.
SS T20 Storm Kashmir Willow Cricket Bat
This bat is made from Willow and is of good quality. This bat has a great stroke and is a must for cricketers.
This is a good bat for hard hitting. It connects well and is sturdy.
It has a good grip and is lightweight.
How to Select the Right Cricket Bat
There is actually a science to purchasing a good cricket bat for your child. The right bat is decided on two factors. The height of your child and the age of child.
Taller kids should be able to handle the weight of the bat. Just because your child is tall, do not buy the longer bat.
It might be too heavy for your child.
5 Factors to Decide if the Cricket Bat is good for your Kid or Adults
Lets us look at some factors for choosing the right cricket bat.
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Pick a bat which suits your personally. Pick up the bat to get an idea of what bat you want.
Get a feel for it. Try a shot.
Some people like single grip and a thin grip.
Bat speed depends on many factors and this can help adjust shot better.
Heavier bat you don’t need to swing as hard. With heavier bats you lose a bit of bat speed.
Sachin Tendulkar using a heavier bat. The shot is very powerful with such a bat.
But you compromise on speed with heavier bats
Some bats are thinner while others are rounder and thicker.
Price of bat varies with the quality of willow. Longevity of bat does not have to do with price.
English willows are expensive but shatter after constant playing.
The Indian willow is denser, stronger and costs lesser. This wood lasts longer.
Usually pricier bats have better grain.
#1 Child’s Age
Younger kids might not be able to handle the weight of the bat.
Wooden boats are heavy and need someone responsible enough to handle it.
If your child is below three years it might be wise to purchase the plastic bats.
These are lightweight and the child cannot harm himself or others.
Kids aged around 4 should be able to take responsibility for the bat.
Most bat manufacturers assume that your child is of a certain height at a particular age.
If you or your child are shorter or taller do not go by these numbers.
#2 Child’s Height
Depending on how tall the child is they can find the bat best for their height.
Too tall with a short bat will cause posture problems as well as the child will not be able to play well.
#3 Wood or Material of Bat
If your child is mature enough to handle a wooden bat then buy one. Else go for softer alternatives which will not hurt others.
In my child’s school I have heard of cases of serious injury to the head caused by the cricket bat and ball.
So please do not take this lightly. Be safe.
#4 Length of Handle
Typically you get SH short handle and LH long handle.
A short handled bat provides better control. If you are tall then go for the long handled bat.
#5 Shape of Handle
Your game can be affected by the shape of handles. Different handles have different grips.
Some top batsmen prefer the thinner grips.
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