OX29 Custom Cricket Bats

Your cricket bat, your way.

Whether you have a favourite bat you’d like us to replicate, or a completely new specification in mind, we’ve got you covered. Our custom handmade bats are built to suit your exact preferences and playing style.

Every bat is individually selected and crafted by hand using premium English willow. You can customise every detail — including the grade of willow, weight, length, handle shape, toe style, middle position, and much more. There’s no part of the bat that we can’t tailor to you.

If you're ready to design your bat, head over to our Custom Bat Builder to explore all available options and place your order online.

 

We only work with the highest quality English willow.

You can choose from top-quality Grade 1+ to Grade 3 English willow clefts. We take pride in crafting exceptional cricket bats, using only premium English willow sourced from the most trusted willow merchants in the UK.

Custom Bat Builder

Build Your Bat, Your Way

At OX29 Bat Doctor, we know that cricket bats aren’t a one-size-fits-all product. That’s why our Custom Bat Builder lets you design a bat tailored precisely to your preferences and playing style.

We work exclusively with the finest grades of English willow, carefully selected to ensure every bat meets our high standards. You can be confident that your bat will be made from top-quality materials and built to perform at the highest level.

We don’t claim that our bats are better than every other brand. What we do guarantee is that your bat will be made to your exact specification, using the most suitable cleft from our stock — hand-selected by us to match your chosen shape, size, and balance.

Core Custom Features

At the heart of our process are four key bat characteristics:

Overall length

Handle length

Blade length

Middle position

These elements directly affect how your bat feels and plays. Even small adjustments can have a noticeable impact on your timing, balance, and strokeplay.

Our Custom Bat Builder makes it easy to choose these features — and more — so you can design a bat that’s built around your game.

Custom Bat Builder

Sticker Options

  • Classic

    Our classic red and black stickers are the colours that our customers know us by. We love this colour scheme, and we know lots of you do too.

  • Oxford Blue

    We’re an Oxford company, and blue is the colour of Oxford, it’s as simple as that. This beautiful navy blue colourway ties into our location on the map, while giving a smart visual on our bats. 

  • Hawthorn

    The first of our new colour schemes is a nod to Sam’s former mentor and inspiration, the late Gordon Clack. The colours match his famous ‘Tornado’ bats, which of course coincide with the name of his business, Hawthorn Sports. 

  • Minimalist

    Our minimalist colour scheme is here for those of you who enjoy a more classy and elegant look to their cricket bat. Less in your face, with more subtle and minimalistic branding. 

  • Metallic Splashes

    Something slightly different for us. Less traditional and more modern, our colour splashes colourway certainly catches the eye.

  • Night Hawk

    A classy half-and-half design of mat and shiny, our night hawk design is less garish and more traditional!

  • Yellow & Blue

    As requested by our followers on Instagram, this colourway offers something slightly different, where the colours also correspond with a certain local football team.

  • Pink & Chrome

    Because everyone loves pink, right? Males and females alike, our customers have been persistent in requesting a pink deign to match their ever growing demand for pink bat grips.

  • Hawthorn 2

    As the Tornado stood the test of time in Oxfordshire, the green seemed to evolve from one shade to another, so we decided to stock both!

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See what some of our customers had to say:

  • Sam is a master bat maker and Doctor! Gave me plenty of options, and insights to help decide on a stick, took all the time I needed, and then delivered a masterpiece. You get a top top quality bat, at a very decent price.

    Toby Gallington, Google.

  • I've used Sam for a couple of bat repairs and a custom bat. Fantastic service from a fantastic guy. Very reliable and the bat he made me is unreal. Highly recommend to anyone looking for new gear or repairs. I'll certainly be using him again!

    Matt Jenkinson, Google.

  • Created my bat via the Bat Builder option and couldn’t be happier with it. My bat arrived within a few days of ordering and after knocking in I took it for it’s first net session last week. It looks, feels and sounds great and can’t wait for the season to start. Would definitely recommend Sam’s bats and will be ordering again next year when my son needs his first SH bat.

    Phil S, Google.

  • Brilliant experience. Sam is attentive to all needs. I have only just started using my new bat but it pings like nothing else I’ve ever used. You should be buying your next bat from OX29!!!

    John de Bhal, Google.

  • Excellent service and great value, highly recommended!!

    Sam made me a custom bat to match my old one that succumbed to a yorker. The result is fantastic and I’m looking forward to scoring lots of runs with it this season.

    Antony Smith, Google.

  • Massive thanks to Sam at OX29 Bat Doctor, could not be more happier with the bat and the service. Sam was able to cater for my specific requests when it came to making my bat, weight / blade length / handle length / edge width / shoulder & toe shape / grade of wood etc. If your after a truly personalised bat then this is the place to go. I would definitely recommend OX29 Bat Doctor to my friends and team mates.

    Lawrence Allen, Google.

  • Sam helped me to decide on the spec for a new bat, based on a nice conversation about my requirements, type of play etc…. No upselling etc. He even encouraged my son to stick with his existing bat for now! I ended up with a custom made grade 2 bat. Have used it for the first match and it is AWESOME! Compared with my old GM (bought from Decathlon. which is actually lighter) it felt so much nicer, easier takeaway and the power was amazing.
    Overall the service was great, final result great and aftercare I know will also be spot on (according to other cricketers who have bought Sam’s bats). Fully recommend OX29!! (Batting gloves also really comfortable!)

    Andy Armstrong, Google.

  • Fantastic service from Sam at the ox29 Bat Doctor I love my new hand crafted cricket bat. It is made to the weight, size and shape I wanted and with his expert opinion has made me beautifully hand crafted bat. Also supplying with full new kit for up coming season. Highly recommend the bat Doctor for all your cricketing needs.

    Ryan Wastie, Google.

  • Quality bat made with care. Took an old favourite bat of mine and created a new one just like it. The softs are fantastic, and as a wicket keeper who gas struggled to fit all my kit in my bags, the kitbag is fantastic. Good bloke aswell!

    Steve Dobson, Google.

  • Sam sorted me out with a custom grade 1 bat like none I have ever used. He kept me up to date throughout the process and produced a spectacular work of art. The end result far exceeded my expectations and he delivered on all accounts and then some. Overall service was excellent with a very quick turnaround time from start to finish. To top it all off the sticker and logo design is world class and I am beyond excited to kick off the new season with this marverlous new gear!

    Hano Smith, Google.

  • Sam was fantastic in helping pick out a bat that suited my style and preferences. He can't help me score runs but can make one hell of a bat. An absolute weapon some might say.

    Alex Bull, Google.

  • I recently had the pleasure of getting a custom-made cricket bat from Sam (OX29 Bat Doctor), and I couldn't be more thrilled with the experience. From the start, he impressed me with his deep knowledge and enthusiasm for his craft. He took the time to understand my specific needs and preferences, ensuring that the bat was tailored perfectly for my playing style.

    When the bat initially turned out to be a bit too heavy, Sam didn't hesitate to make significant adjustments. His dedication to getting everything just right was evident, and the final product is an absolute masterpiece. The bat feels perfect in my hands, and I've noticed a substantial improvement in my performance on the field.

    I highly recommend OX29 Bat Doctor to anyone looking for a high-quality, custom-made cricket bat. His craftsmanship, attention to detail, and willingness to go the extra mile make him stand out. If you're serious about your cricket, you won't find a better bat maker!

    Frankie Crouch, Google.
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