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Warning! “Ready Play” Cricket Bats - Important Notes |
In recent years, most manufacturers have developed a range of bats which some consider to be "ready for immediate use" - these models are shown on our site as "Pre Prepared". We suggest that it would be extremely unwise to use this type of bat in a match situation without giving further preparation by "proper knocking-in" using a bat mallet.
Although the manufacturers' conditioning process will undoubtedly save the customer much time and effort, it is the user's responsibility to ensure that the blade has been fully prepared.
If a solid blow with a mallet to the surface of the blade produces a dent then the bat needs more preparation. A knocking-in mallet should be used to apply firm hits to the face of the blade, covering all areas a cricket ball would be expected to strike. It is important to carefully condition the 'edges' (i.e. 2cms of the face adjacent to the actual edge) as they are the most vulnerable parts of a cricket bat.
Most cricket specialists recommend fitting a clear 'antiscuff' sheet to the blade as these give a degree of protection from minor knocks. (Some Ready Play bats will already have these applied as standard)
It would be sensible to have a couple of nets using an old ball prior to match use
However thoroughly a bat is prepared, it must be accepted that some dents and cracks will occur from time to time. A hard, mistimed blow to the edge or toe WILL CAUSE DAMAGE
"READY PLAY" DOES NOT MEAN "INDESTRUCTIBLE"
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