What is a Cricket Bat?
A cricket bat is a specialized piece of equipment used by batters in the sport of cricket to hit the ball, typically consisting of a cane handle attached to a flat-fronted willow-wood blade.
How To Oil A Cricket Bat In South Africa?
Oiling. Before use, apply two coats of cricket bat oil, 5ml oil per coat, 24 hours apart.
Gently rub into the front, back, edges, and toe of the blade with the oil, taking care to avoid the splice.
How many coats of oil does a cricket bat need?
Generally, two or three coats should be sufficient. Each coat should be allowed to dry into the blade in a slightly elevated horizontal position from the handle down before the next light coat is applied.
All bats are pressed, however, ‘knocking in’ is vital.
How do I know if my cricket bat needs oiling?
To do this, using a reasonable amount of pressure, run your thumbnail up the blade of the bat, from the toe to just below where the front sticker is.
If there is a speck of oil where your thumbnail is, there is enough oil. However, if there is no oil the blade will need to be oiled again.