A good bat is made by a craftsman from natural raw materials. Mouldering a bat to good shape is an art work. Soft pressed bats are better to play but have a risk of breaking the bat when hit harder. Soft pressed bats will be less weight and will help the batsman to lift with ease and drive the ball a little bit harder with good timing. Hard pressed bats are more in weight to lift and play and well known for hard hitting. Hard pressed bats will last for many days without any breaking risks. In order to maintain a good balance a bat should be made moderate press.
ECB Guidelines On Bat Sizing
Age 4 to 5 | Height - 4' to 4' 3" | Bat height - 27"
Age 6 to 7 | Height - 4' 3" to 4' 6" | Bat height - 28"
Age 8 | Height - 4' 6" to 4' 9" | Bat height - 29"
Age 9 to 10 | Height - 4' 9" to 4' 11" | Bat height - 30"
Age 10 to 12 | Height - 4'11" to 5' 2" | Bat height - 31"
Age 12 to 14 | Height - 5' 2" to 5' 4" | Bat height - 32"
Short Handle | Age 15+ | Height - 5' 8" to 6' 4" | Bat height - 33.5"
Long Handle | Age 15+ | Height - 6' 4" + | Bat height - 34.5"
Final Touch To Bat
1) Round off the edges of the face.
2) Apply Anti-Scuf to the face of the bat to minimize the surface damage.
3) Most important thing is to apply linseed oil to your bat.
4) Applying Toe Guards is also a good idea.
