Far too many bats coming back for repair have been over-oiled. There is a danger that you can damage the wood fibres by over oiling. It is better not to oil than to over-oil.
Polyarmour bats or bats with face tape do not need oiling other than perhaps a very light coat to the toe to avoid water getting in and causing the wood to swell.
TO OIL YOUR BAT PROPERLY
1) Using a soft rag, apply a light coat of oil to the front, edges, toe and back of the bat blade. DO NOT OIL THE SPLICE AREA
2) Keep bat in a horizontal position.
3) After 2 weeks, lightly sand with very fine sandpaper and apply another light coat of linseed oil to the face, edges and toe (not the back)
4) Repeat after 2 more weeks ensuring that the bat is kept horizontal between oilings
5) Only use raw linseed oil
Best Selling Items
Ignite Players Batting Gloves
- New for 2010
- Traditional style glove offering Test Match protection.
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- EFP panels for all over protection.
- Comfortec lining for optimum comfort.
- Calf leather palm provides soft, smooth feel and perspiration resistance.
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- Carbon Fibre in the Carbo handle gives extra reinforcement whilst still maintaining flex and stability in the handle and assured power in the hitting zone
- Maximum spine and edge height to enhance powerful profile
- Mid to high sweet spot
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- Fitted with the new Pyramid grip as standard
The highly successful Powerbow is exactly as its name suggests. A bat, with an exaggerated bow to the lower blade, that is full of power. A steeper spine profile allows the re-distribution of weight into the hitting area enhancing a massive edge and sweet spot, along with a pick up that is light but extreme in power.
- Reinforced carbon fibre support to handle for added power and control
- Designed by our international stars
- Imposing steep spine profile
- Unique shoulder and toe contouring
- Provides modern day cricketers with enormous power on both sides of the bat
- Revolutionary double sided bat for reverse sweeping
- Unique pressing technique
- Comes Pre Prepared - oiled and partially prepared to improve rebound performance. Saves hours of preparation time.
