Behind The Drawknife: Thoughts from the workshop
Why OX29 Is different when it comes to English ...
OX29 works without willow contracts, handpicking English willow in Oxfordshire through a trusted supplier relationship. No bulk stock, no overseas mixing - just complete focus on making the best cricket...
Why OX29 Is different when it comes to English ...
OX29 works without willow contracts, handpicking English willow in Oxfordshire through a trusted supplier relationship. No bulk stock, no overseas mixing - just complete focus on making the best cricket...
Why I don’t believe in bat shapes
Bat shapes are largely marketing. Most professional cricketers don’t use off-the-shelf bats at all - they use bespoke bats made specifically for them. Here’s why shape names matter far less...
Why I don’t believe in bat shapes
Bat shapes are largely marketing. Most professional cricketers don’t use off-the-shelf bats at all - they use bespoke bats made specifically for them. Here’s why shape names matter far less...
A Small Village in India Taught Me a Big Lesson
I started OX29 small - repairing bats, then making them - and sold cricket gear online to keep the lights on. eBay and Amazon taught me some hard lessons. I...
A Small Village in India Taught Me a Big Lesson
I started OX29 small - repairing bats, then making them - and sold cricket gear online to keep the lights on. eBay and Amazon taught me some hard lessons. I...
Butterfly Stain - More Than Just a Mark
A closer look at butterfly-stained willow and what it really means for cricket bats. Far from being a cosmetic flaw, these clefts are denser, stronger, and full of character -...
Butterfly Stain - More Than Just a Mark
A closer look at butterfly-stained willow and what it really means for cricket bats. Far from being a cosmetic flaw, these clefts are denser, stronger, and full of character -...
Putting Your Bat Away for the Winter
Before you put your cricket bat away for winter, give it the once-over. Whether you need repairs, refurbishment, or just proper storage, here’s how to keep your bat performing next...
Putting Your Bat Away for the Winter
Before you put your cricket bat away for winter, give it the once-over. Whether you need repairs, refurbishment, or just proper storage, here’s how to keep your bat performing next...
Is There Really a Cricket Bat Shortage?
There’s been plenty of talk about a “bat crisis” and English willow shortages, but from where I’m standing, that’s not the full story. Here’s my take on what’s really going...
Is There Really a Cricket Bat Shortage?
There’s been plenty of talk about a “bat crisis” and English willow shortages, but from where I’m standing, that’s not the full story. Here’s my take on what’s really going...