Which cricket bat

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Headstart IPL 4. Kookaburra Masuri 7. The natural soft willow cleft for use in the game has to be pressed during manufacture. Huge downward pressure is applied mechanically to the face and edges of the bat by running it beneath a roller that compresses the fibres together, strengthening the wood. The pressing element is regarded as the most important process in the production of a cricket bat. The skill, experience and knowledge of the bat maker determines the amount of pressing" that is needed to be applied to the products.

The best performance generally comes from a lightly pressed bat. However, a softer pressed bat will be much more likely to sustain damage and cracks than a harder one. A hard pressed bat has greater durability but is weakened in performance. The expertise of the bat maker is used to try and strike a fine balance between durability of the bat versus performance against a cricket ball.

In general it is the more expensive bats which perform better but of course they do not always last as long as cheaper bats. The reviews are compiled through a mix of expert opinion and real-world testing. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later?

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