How Knocking-In Your Cricket Bat Makes You a Better Batsman Once you receive a bat, it can be tempting to dive right in. But before using, it must be properly tuned up before being put into service. Start by oiling and using a bat mallet to shape the bat by knocking in its edges and toe. Expect this task to take approximately 30 minutes on either side. All of our OCS Cricket Bats come with factory knocking, we also provide knocking and oiling service for an extra cost. Strength Once you purchase a new cricket bat, your eagerness may be...

The History of the Cricket Bat Over time, cricket bats have gone through many changes - from their hockey stick-like origins to the rectangular profile we recognize today. Not until the late 1800s did bat manufacturers start using sapwood trees - later known as white willow - as raw material for making bats lighter and easier to play with. This led to bats becoming significantly lighter. OCS Bats is carrying this legacy to uphold cricket standards by providing our customers with the best quality available! Origins The cricket bat is an essential component of the game and serves as a...

Cricket Bat Size Guide - How to Choose a Cricket Bat A quality cricket bat can make all the difference to a player's game, so they must select an ideal bat that fits both their height and age requirements. Utilizing an inadequate bat can inhibit your play and develop poor habits over time. Meanwhile, using too heavy of a bat may make controlling it more challenging. OCS Cricket Bats goes through a quality check, you as a cricketer have the option on our site to choose the right cricket bat for your need! Weight Weight can have a major influence...

Top 10 Cricket Bat Brands Cricket bats are treasured possessions among players and purchasing one can be an indulging experience. But finding the appropriate bat can be challenging with so many shapes, sizes, and willow grades available - it takes time and a good knowledge of cricket bats before selecting your ideal one! OCS Bats takes pride in competing against the top cricket brands, and we make sure that we are providing our customers with the best quality! Kookaburra's Kahuna bat is an elite product that delivers power and light pick-up with a classic profile, drawing praise from some of...

Are Bamboo Bats the Future of Cricket? Few sounds are more associated with cricket than that leather-hitting willow, but an innovative bamboo bat could soon change all that. Engineers from Cambridge University believe their prototype bamboo bat is lighter, cheaper to produce, and more eco-friendly than its traditional willow counterparts. OCS Cricket Bats are created from the top grade-quality English Willow. Moso bamboo used in bat production typically matures within five or six years and grows abundantly across China, Southeast Asia, and South America. Furthermore, its regular cellular structure means less raw material is wasted during production. Stronger Bamboo wood bats...