 This is an excert from notes written by the late John Newbery and updated by today’s leading Newbery bat maker Tim Keeley... it forms our extensive guide to bat preparation, care and damage issues. If you have any queries please get in touch, you can e-mail us at
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John Newbery Ltd - Cricket Bat Care
Dear Customer,
Having personally selected and hand crafted your cricket bat, I ask you to look after it in the correct manner:
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Before use, two coats of Newbery cricket bat oil (one coat is the equivalent of one teaspoonful) should be gently rubbed into the front, back, edges and toe of the blade (taking care to avoid the splice), 24 hours apart. Oiled correctly, the bat fibres should be supple and the face and edges will dent rather than crack during the knocking-in process.
Then the bat should be carefully knocked-in with a Newbery bat mallet concentrating on the blade and most importantly, the edge of the blade. The bat should be struck with gradually increasing force in all areas where one would normally expect to hit the ball although the edges or toe should never be struck at right angles as this would be likely to cause damage.
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Our cricket bats are handcrafted from natural materials and, as a result, are expected to deteriorate during usage. Cricket bat manufacturers have put together the following notes to assist the explanation of certain likely scenarios, which may occur within the life-span of the bat:
Breakage
* i)Handle Breaks
Cause General wear and tear.
Solution The bat itself is not replaceable but the handle may be repaired at the manufacturer's discretion.
* ii)Blade Breakage
Cause Weak or excessively dry willow.
Solution Potentially replaceable by full or partial credit at the manufacturer's discretion.
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* i) Cricket Bat Willow - English willow is by nature a soft fibrous reed. Performance and durability are enhanced by drying and pressing and during normal usage willow will become bruised, scarred or dented simply due to the nature of the game. The performance of the bat will not be affected. Such marking can occur at any time during the bats lifespan.
* ii) Returns - All repairs or discounts given on replacement bats are at the discretion of the manufacturer. Bats returned under complaint must be accompanied by proof of purchase (including date of purchase).
* iii) Lifespan of a Cricket Bat - There can be no definitive length of time that a cricket bat will last. The condition of a bat deteriorates with use. The length of time before a player the player needs to replace the bat will depend upon: the amount of use, the weight of bat (heavier bats tend to be more durable than lighter bats) and the care with which the bat is treated.
* iv) Age of the Cricket Bat - Bats over 12 months old will be considered entirely at the manufacturers discretion, taking into account the age and condition of the bat. It is possible for the condition of the bat to deteriorate even without use (due to the natural drying out process).
* v) In Case of Damage - Immediate action should be taken. This normally necessitates withdrawal from play whilst repairs are carried out. It is vital the repairs are carried out by professional bat makers. The manufacturers are unable to guarantee repair work carried out by non-approved repairers.
* vi) Winter Storage - At the end of each season your Newbery bat should be cleaned, lightly oiled and stored in a cool, dry location away from direct heat so as not to dry the bat out thereby making it brittle and susceptible to future damage. |
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