Sturdy and durable bat suitable for practice with leather ball
Perfect design and contour let you play your shot with elegance
GM 404 English willow bat is best for enthusiastic cricketers
Warranty: Manufacturer's repair/replacement warranty against handle breakage
Product Code: BBI-GM-104134
SUPC: 1517372
Description
Brand
Details:
Gunn & Moore, commonly known as GM, specialises in cricket
accessories and gear. It was founded in 1885 and has covered milestones to
reach its current position. Their bats are used worldwide by renowned cricket
players like Mark Boucher, Jonathan Trott, Joe Root, Robin Petersen and many
more of the same foray.
Product
Details:
What is an English Willow Cricket Bat?
English willow also known as Salix alba 'Caerulea' is the traditional
and most commonly used wood. Its combination of being both tough yet lightweight
when coupled with a reasonable resistance to splitting means it is an ideal
choice for use in cricket bats. English willow is known for its rebound which
in turn gives a cricket shot its ping as the ball races away. Finally, its
being white willow is an additional advantage as the wood tends to be lighter
in colour with a clean finish.
An English willow bat is a perfect bat to deliver nice guaranteed hits
with the accurate shots. A quality bat matters a lot when playing a game of
cricket. Of course the maintenance of a bat matters too but expect no less from
an English willow. A straight strike with an English willow cricket bat will
make the ball race the ground 360 degrees.
As the name suggests English willow is largely grown in the UK (true English
willow is only grown in the UK), usually in low laying wetland areas, along
river banks and in coppices. As it is a fast growing wood, trees can be ready
for turning into bats after four years.
Product
Highlights:
Trendy shape and style
Made from superior quality English Willow
Handle is made from imported Saravak cane to deliver power and control
New Chevtec grip to give you a superior sense of control
Special toe protector for higher durability and maintain the moisture
level
Adjustable strap with a full length padded bat cover
Choosing
the right Size of Cricket Bat
You can choose a suitable size of cricket bat for yourself depending
upon your age and height.
Children between ages 4 to 5 yrs. with 4' to 4' 3'' height- Size 1
Children between ages 6 to 7 yrs. with 4' 3'' to 4' 6'' height- Size 2
Children at the age of 8 yrs. with 4' 6'' to 4' 9'' height- Size 3
Children between ages 9 to 10 yrs. with 4' 9'' to 4' 11'' height- Size 4
Children between ages 10 to 12 yrs. with 4' 11'' to 5' 2'' height- Size
5
Children between ages 12 to 14 yrs. with 5' 2'' to 5' 4'' height- Size 6
Children of 14 yrs. age or more with 5' 6'' height- Full Size - Short
Handle
Vital
Tips for Bat Care:
Oiling - All natural faced cricket bats must be treated using raw linseed or a
special cricket bat oil. The main purpose of oiling is to maintain moisture
levels within the blade, and hence reduce the chances of cracking and
splitting. Light coats should be applied to the face, edge, toe and back of the
blade. Each oil coat must be allowed to dry before a second coat is applied.
Knocking
in - All bats are pressed, however 'knocking in' is crucial and vital.
This is the process by which the fibres of the willow in the face and edges are
compressed together to form a barrier, which protects the bat against the
impact of the ball. Effective 'knocking in' will significantly improve the
performance and increase the life span of the bat. The bat should be gradually
struck with while increasing the strength of the knock. Appropriate attention
should be paid to the edges and the angles of a bat; they should not be
affected by the hits as that may decrease the quality of a shot.
The next step is to hit short shots with an old but quality cricket
ball; this will let anyone know that whether a bat requires further
conditioning or is set for matches.
Winter
Care:
The ideal place for a bat in winter is in a garage or shed with a sealed
floor - this will provide sufficient but not excessive moisture. If the floor
is not sealed, support the bat above the floor. Try to store your bat in a bat
cover.
Summer
Care:
Temperatures in a car, will reach a level that will dry the bat as if it
had been left next to a fire or radiator. Wherever possible, remove your bat
from the car as soon as possible and store as per 'winter care' above. Every 20
days during the season apply a light coat of oil to preserve the juice in the
willow and to keep the fibres of the willow elastic. This will not only prolong
the life of the bat but will enhance the ping.
Please
Note:
Warranty: Manufacturer's repair/replacement warranty against handle
breakage.
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