When it comes to choosing a perfect bat, you might get confused as there are several factors that you must keep in mind before taking your final call. Some of the major factors that you should consider are: Your budget, Use of the bat, Your height and the weight of the bat. We will discuss these in detail below.
Your budget - You must set a budget for your bat. For instance, if you are just starting to play cricket with leather balls or have taken admission in a cricket academy then you should not invest a huge sum of money on a bat as you are at junior level of the game. You can opt for a Kashmir Willow bat ranging from Rs. 3,000 to Rs. 4,500. On the other hand, if you are a professional and have been playing with leather balls then you can opt for an English Willow bat. The cost of an English Willow bat usually starts from a price range of Rs. 6,000. Having a budget not only helps you in narrowing down your possible options but it also helps the shopkeeper give you the best of the bats in your price range.
Usage of the bat - Choosing a bat as per your requirement and usage is always a great idea. For instance, if you are buying a bat just for fun and playing on weekends or leisure time then there is no point spending a huge sum of money on a bat as it’s of no use to you. You can opt for a bat in the price range from Rs.2,000 to Rs. 3,000. If you want to buy a bat for tennis balls or soft balls then you can get a decent bat under Rs. 2,000. Although, tennis bats are also available in price range from Rs. 1,000 but the willow quality and handles of these bats are not good. You should make your decision wisely.
Your height - The table given below shows what size of bat one should be buying as per one’s height.
This table shows the primary consideration when buying a cricket bat.
Weight of the bat - The weight of the bat that you buy should go parallelly with with its size. Using a bat that is too heavy can hinder your performances resulting in playing shots a lot slower and with much less power. One way to test if a bat is an appropriate weight for you is to try holding the bat at arm’s length in front of you. If you can do this comfortably for an extended period of time then it is a suitable bat for you to be using. This simple test, when combined with the size table given above will definitely help you buy a good bat for yourself. A lighter bat allows a player to play strokes more freely and quickly and thus will allow them to develop a better technique and play with more confidence. Playing with a bat that is too heavy at a young age is just unnecessary and is something that should be avoided. Most bats weigh in the range of 1.1kg-1.6kg, however there are bats that are lighter/heavier than these limits. Once you are grown up and have reached the senior level of cricket, you will probably have picked up enough knowledge over your time in junior cricket to determine which kind of bat suits you the most. You can decide for yourself which bat to go for.
We have tried covering probably every aspect that is important to know and consider before buying a perfect cricket bat for yourself. We hope this blog helps you in deciding which bat to go for and how much to spend on it.
Happy Shopping!
