Behind The Drawknife: Thoughts from the workshop

Cricket Bat Myths That Need Retiring

Cricket Bat Myths That Need Retiring

Samuel Cross

Tradition is great, but some bat care tips are pure myth. From 10-hour knocking-in and oil-as-a-cure-all to toe guards, grain counts, and garage storage - here’s a straight-talking guide from...

Cricket Bat Myths That Need Retiring

Samuel Cross

Tradition is great, but some bat care tips are pure myth. From 10-hour knocking-in and oil-as-a-cure-all to toe guards, grain counts, and garage storage - here’s a straight-talking guide from...

Why I Don’t Press Other Bat Brands

Why I Don’t Press Other Bat Brands

Samuel Cross

Many people ask if I’ll re-press bats from other brands. The answer is no - and for good reason. Pressing defines a bat’s character and shouldn’t be altered once done....

Why I Don’t Press Other Bat Brands

Samuel Cross

Many people ask if I’ll re-press bats from other brands. The answer is no - and for good reason. Pressing defines a bat’s character and shouldn’t be altered once done....

English Willow: From Sapling to Six

English Willow: From Sapling to Six

Samuel Cross

From sapling to finished masterpiece, every OX29 cricket bat begins its journey decades before it reaches the player’s hands. Discover how true English Willow, grown exclusively in the UK, is...

English Willow: From Sapling to Six

Samuel Cross

From sapling to finished masterpiece, every OX29 cricket bat begins its journey decades before it reaches the player’s hands. Discover how true English Willow, grown exclusively in the UK, is...

Bat makers rehandling other brands of bat

Bat makers rehandling other brands of bat

Samuel Cross

Rehandling a cricket bat isn’t always straightforward – every brand’s splice design is different, which affects how easily a new handle can be fitted. At OX29 Bat Doctor, we’ve built...

Bat makers rehandling other brands of bat

Samuel Cross

Rehandling a cricket bat isn’t always straightforward – every brand’s splice design is different, which affects how easily a new handle can be fitted. At OX29 Bat Doctor, we’ve built...

Handles: Finding the Perfect Feel for Your Bat

Handles: Finding the Perfect Feel for Your Bat

Samuel Cross

The handle shape is where your cricket bat truly becomes yours. Whether you prefer a round, oval, or semi-oval handle, each shape changes the way your bat feels and performs....

Handles: Finding the Perfect Feel for Your Bat

Samuel Cross

The handle shape is where your cricket bat truly becomes yours. Whether you prefer a round, oval, or semi-oval handle, each shape changes the way your bat feels and performs....