Behind The Drawknife: Thoughts from the workshop
About OX29 bats
Handmade cricket bats crafted from hand-selected English willow. From junior and entry-level bats through to premium and custom Players Grade options, all OX29 bats are built to perform.
About OX29 bats
Handmade cricket bats crafted from hand-selected English willow. From junior and entry-level bats through to premium and custom Players Grade options, all OX29 bats are built to perform.
05/02/26 Instagram Q&A Full Recap
A full recap of our recent Instagram Q&A, covering willow grades, grain myths, butterfly stains, bat care, laminated bats, pricing, and product philosophy. We break down what really matters for...
05/02/26 Instagram Q&A Full Recap
A full recap of our recent Instagram Q&A, covering willow grades, grain myths, butterfly stains, bat care, laminated bats, pricing, and product philosophy. We break down what really matters for...
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 -...