Our Bat Making Process

Bat Making process!

Every Simply Cricket bat is made using traditional craft methods, meaning each bat is treated individually and is truly unique. Each of our bats are skilfully handcrafted using the top 6% of Grade One English Willow meaning you will get a bat that will not only look great but will absolutely ping! Please see the various skilful processes that go into making the masterful Simply Cricket Bats!

 

Shaping of the bat to prepare for pressing. Shaping of the bat to prepare for pressing.
Wet the bat is preparation for pressing. Wet the bat in preparation for pressing.
Bat is run through the press pendulum up to 8 times. Bat is run through the press pendulum up to 8 times.
Sanding process allows the shape of the bat to be perfected. Sanding process allows the shape of the bat to be perfected.
Handle Shaping. Handle Shaping.
Boning helps to round off the edges to avoid splintering. Boning helps to round off the edges to avoid splintering.
Stringing Stringing
Polishing puts the finishing touches onto the bats ensuring the bat is finished to Perfection! Polishing puts the finishing touches onto the bats ensuring the bat is finished to Perfection!