When you get ready to go shopping for cricket equipment, usually the first thing you go to buy is the cricket bat. Selecting a bat is essentially a matter of personal preference and what feels right to you. Regardless of what brand it is, cricket bats are pretty much the same, so don’t get carried away with the feeling that you have to buy one brand because it’s better than all the others.

While it’s true that a bat with more modern technology might have a slight advantage, such as using reinforced graphite, this will make it more expensive and isn’t entirely necessary to be an effective competitor. So why buy more expensive cricket equipment when cheaper equipment can provide the same job? Choosing a less expensive cricket bat saves you some money and can work just as well. Here are some tips to help you choose a cricket bat.

Determining the proper size of a bat is simple. Just go to a local sporting goods store and check out bats in various lengths. Get into batting stance, hold the bat and place it next to the heel of your front foot. If the handle fits inside your snout, then it is the correct size. Write down the size of the bat; Now you know your size length, so you can go online to find a better deal if you want.

The next thing to consider is the grade of the wood. G1+ is considered the best and G4 the worst. If you’re buying a starter bat for training, it’s probably going to be a G4. G1 indicates that the word was from the best quality English willow; professional cricketers use these bats. But if you’re shopping for your first bat, price can be an issue, so the G2 might be the best thing to do. The higher grade will offer a more comfortable feel, where the ball will feel like it bounces with little effort. Only get the best rating you can afford to buy.

Weight is another important battlefield criteria to consider. You should select a bat that is not so heavy that you cannot swing it successfully. One mistake many people make is buying bats that are too heavy, particularly youth cricket kits. A bat should be easy to swing and light. If you feel lethargic, you should change it to a lighter one, or you will regret it later.

If you have carefully considered the three criteria listed above, then you should be confident with your new cricket bat. The grade of the wood is possibly the most important characteristic of the bat that you should pay close attention to, because it can really make a big difference. Of course, weight and feel are also just as important, so always try it out before you buy and make sure you have fun in the game where you break out the new bat.