Your new cricket bat won’t be truly ready for a game unless it goes through machine knocking. Whether it’s made of English willow or Kashmir willow, machine-knocking a cricket bat will stabilize the hitting area and make it more resilient against cracks.
Thankfully, you won’t have to look further for machine-knocking services because it’s one of our specialties here at All About Cricket. It’s the most advanced way to prepare your bat and get it on the pitch. Knocking involves tapping and hitting the hitting area consistently, from the shoulder to the toe. This process makes your bat strong enough to face the strokes and throws of leather balls.
If you’re new to machine-knocking cricket bats, this guide is for you. Read on as we share tips to ensure a smooth and convenient process.
Learn about the knocking service.
Machine knocking involves oiling a cricket bat to seal the moisture. This process also rounds the edges of the bat to resist cracks. At All About Cricket, our machine knocking service involves 10,000 knocks across the bat’s playing area. This should take around 2 to 3 business days.
Consider a full knocking service.
While machine knocking is a highly effective method by itself, we also offer a full knocking service that combines machine knocking with manual preparation. It involves 10,000 machine-knocked strokes followed by manual finishing. The process typically takes 8-10 business days, but we can expedite it if needed (depending on our workload).
Consider additional services
At All About Cricket, we also offer a scuff sheet service for the face of your bat to protect it from moisture loss and extending cracks. We use high-quality GM scuff sheets for optimum performance. Additionally, we have a toe bind service to safeguard the toe against yorker deliveries.
Ready to knock your new cricket bat?
You can learn more about our Cricket Bat Knocking Service here. Not sure whether to go for full knocking or machine knocking? Don’t hesitate to ask our experts.